Good morning!!!!

[riptides]

Rip, please remind me again why the chimney needs to come down? Is it structurally unsound? They give such character to buildings IMO.

Whatever you do, be careful.

The chimney is not up to today's code, obviously. I forget what they call this type of construction. They are to be removed if work is needed.

My problem is one of space in the room in the picture. I need that corner wall gone for a water heater and plumbing. The opening is just under 24 inches.



I have tools stuffed in there now, and the supporting framing is suspect.



The plan is two fold. One is to see if a roofer can patch the hole when the chimney comes out. I have some tin laying around. The other is to build a supporting platform in the attic and lay the salvaged bricks back in the hole. Effectively keeping the look. A fake chimney.

You can see it really is not that big, and should not be missed if we can patch the hole.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

No rains here. We could use more.

Had a weird dream about flying drone and it went haywire, flying randomly around, then it crashed into a tree and exploded to where I couldn’t find any pieces.

Electric off again last night for another 5-10 minutes after I went to bed.

 

[Thomas]

61F light rain ending around noon low 70's for high.

Outside chores done E muffin time.
Plans for today...Hospital call last evening having open cancellation for 11am,sooo I'll be there for CDL physical Not what I'll stir up today yet.

Enjoy your day all.

 

[Popgadget]

Good Morning.
72 with a high in the low 80’s for today. Fog burning off now, chance of rain later in the day.

Still repairing-discovering lightning damage. Yesterday’s discoveries were a PTZ camera and Wi-Fi access point in the barn. Repairs included getting new 16 port POE switch installed and desktop computer back on line. I used a USB-C Ethernet adapter to get around the the fried onboard adapter. Speedtest shows just short of a gigabit connection, so I’m pleased with that. Cameras are back on line except for the barn. I’m still waiting for replacement Ethernet surge protectors, so I’m disconnecting the shop at night.
Big news was the discovery of the what the lightning hit. There was pieces of wood scattered around behind the house, and we have been smelling smoke since Sunday. After a bit of looking around, found a limb on the ground smoldering in the hedgerow.

Apparently, it was smoldering for a while, there was an outline of ash where it was consumed. Good thing that it was as wet as it was, this is how wild fires can start.

I’ve got a couple hundred feet of hose on a reel, so I drug it out and soaked everything pretty well, got the fire out, and all is well. My trusty assistant came up to help.

Called the local fire chief and told him about it, he asked that I confirmed it was out, and did I want a junior fireman helmet. Same guy that met me at the firehouse with my grandson and let him in the fire engines.

Today I’m off to Cedar Rapids and Denver and back for proving runs with the FAA. We get to take 4 inspectors to observe and simulate scenarios. Not the best use of resources for anyone. But I’ll leave it at that. This is the first of at least 3 days. Won’t get back until midnight or so. I’d much rather be here fixing stuff…….

 

[wngsprd]

75 going to 91. Got a quarter inch of welcome rain yesterday...After an hour outside this morning feels good to be back in A/C.

Thanks for the bug zapper advice and sound effects. I guess it's a No Deal on that.

Rip, thanks for pushing the pro route...if you did that, I guess I will, too. Did you use a local, or one of the franchise outfits? If franchise, mind sharing a reco? Milk House is looking real nice.

Kyle, I rarely ever get cramps, learned long ago to drink lots of water. But an excuse for a brat (and cooked a sausage) with mustard was worth it. Ever had sausage from Slovacek's? I them on The Texas Bucket List tv show a lot. Be careful on the highway...sounds more peaceful than the other route, but hazardous.

Joel, sounds like having a few black bears around here isn't too bad compared to what you have in Alaska.

Buppies, glad you got a nice sleep.

Windless morning allowed me to spray 65 gallons of gly 2% yesterday on a number of wildlife food plots...trying to "once and for all" rid them of bindweed, buttonweed, and a little stiltgrass. I know it's a fool's errand. Need to mow today...time it during the window after the grass dries, but before the ground dirt does.

 

[wngsprd]

Good Morning.
72 with a high in the low 80’s for today. Fog burning off now, chance of rain later in the day.

Still repairing-discovering lightning damage. Yesterday’s discoveries were a PTZ camera and Wi-Fi access point in the barn. Repairs included getting new 16 port POE switch installed and desktop computer back on line. I used a USB-C Ethernet adapter to get around the the fried onboard adapter. Speedtest shows just short of a gigabit connection, so I’m pleased with that. Cameras are back on line except for the barn. I’m still waiting for replacement Ethernet surge protectors, so I’m disconnecting the shop at night.
Big news was the discovery of the what the lightning hit. There was pieces of wood scattered around behind the house, and we have been smelling smoke since Sunday. After a bit of looking around, found a limb on the ground smoldering in the hedgerow.

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Apparently, it was smoldering for a while, there was an outline of ash where it was consumed. Good thing that it was as wet as it was, this is how wild fires can start.

I’ve got a couple hundred feet of hose on a reel, so I drug it out and soaked everything pretty well, got the fire out, and all is well. My trusty assistant came up to help.

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Called the local fire chief and told him about it, he asked that I confirmed it was out, and did I want a junior fireman helmet. Same guy that met me at the firehouse with my grandson and let him in the fire engines.

Today I’m off to Cedar Rapids and Denver and back for proving runs with the FAA. We get to take 4 inspectors to observe and simulate scenarios. Not the best use of resources for anyone. But I’ll leave it at that. This is the first of at least 3 days. Won’t get back until midnight or so. I’d much rather be here fixing stuff…….

Glad you found the strike site. I had to do that in the forest next to us one time...smoke coming from a standing dead oak tree, near the road, but too far to carry water, so called fire department.

Don, I think I spot a 4-leaf clover next to the hose reel?

 

[daugen]

Rip, new siding looks nice.

 

[txdon]

Good morning! Today might be the day!! The day we don't exceed 100˚.
76˚F heading hopefully to only the predicted 98˚. Best chance for rain will be next week 40%.

The new neighborhood trail opened up yesterday. I helped very little on it because of the heat, I know my limitations. We now have over 20 miles of trails in the neighborhood.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I think I spot a 4-leaf clover next to the hose reel?

Think I see one.

My woods “grass” is all stiltgrass. That stuff just took over.

74° and 96% humidity.

 

[scott_vt]

Goood Morning Guys,
60 to start going to 70. Light rain clearing later today.

PopG, glad you found the smoking branch, and had your junior FF was able to help you put the fire out ! I have been a volunteer in our local FD for 40 years, and have seen some pretty horrific fires and MVA crashes through the years ! It has been a great experience for me along with my family !

TxDon, glad to hear your finally going to get some relief from that heat !

All have a blessed and safe day !