Good morning!!!!

[two_bit_score]

The person that was supposed to pick up the trampoline flaked out yesterday, next guy on the list says he'll come over this morning. We'll see.

Hope he makes it. Sounds like a deal if someone wants a trampoline.

 

[Buppies]

48 drizzling rain more rain today wind tomorrow and with the exception of a cold day or three winter done here high in 50s

Prayers for SIL m7040

i still have shirts I can wear from high school even sports coat

Thanks Helo for info two bit hope you have a great day

Thomas the bays are really good ours come from Walmart do not raise sugar levels much

Glad you made it back BEF

 

[m7040]

In addition to attending the Ukrainian children's conference in Riga D also took this picture of old town Riga Street and library in Riga

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning! Low of 18°, high predicted to be 41°. Sunny, light winds. Snow is about half gone in the 'untouched' areas, anywhere a tire track, footprint, or where shoveled is dry. Can't complain.

Should be gone over the next few days.... temps hovering in the mid / upper 40's all week. The lows still in mid 20's, still pretty cold.....

Did a few small honey-do jobs yesterday. Glad they are done.... just those pesky little things that take longer to get the tools than to do the job......

Retrieved a few bags of pellets out of the shop. Then proceeded to mix them together. I had gotten oak hardwood pellets for the first batch, wanted to see if they were worth the extra $. They have far more ash, but do burn more consistently. Because of the ash, have to clean the stove more often.

So, bought an equal amount of softwood (Doug Fir) pellets to mix with the hardwood. Last night's burns were still consistent, but could definitely tell the difference in the amount of ash in the burn pot was less.
I'm surprised that the hardwood pellets were not better. Makes one wonder about quality control. Were they really oak? Were they even a hardwood?

Not sure of the agenda today.... take it as it comes.

Dennis, I bet you're glad to be home. Now you can get some R&R.....

Drew, glad the heater worked out keeping the temp up. The plants thank you! We had some nights were the greenhouse temps dropped to around 36°, no harm to the plants that were in there. I don't think it was that cold for too long though.....

Fritz, thanks for sharing the pics. Looks like a beautiful city!

Paul, glad you found some parts that were needed. Hope organizing the parts goes good.

RNG, another successful moving trip done! Hope there aren't too many more to do! I had a good visualization of you raising the shelf --- needing another arm and hand.... be careful!

I hope everyone has a great day and start to the week!

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Wifey finally picked out a "style" for the cabinet. Now I can move forward on it. It won't be painted, but stained to show the wood grain.


Not exact, but the basic concept. Definitely easier than an angled corner cabinet. Probably make the doors up to the next shelf up. Makes more sense... two enclosed, two open.

 

[sodamo]

62°F and .39 inches rain

Enjoyed the SB game yesterday., but cheering for a different outcome.

Happy Hour at friends this afternoon. Mardi Gras theme.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[riptides]

...taking a break from the Milk House and got to thinking about my water heater install.

I have 12 foot high ceilings and floor space is limited. I could build a platform to elevate the water heater at least to six feet. This would free up floor space in the corner, which I could use as a closet.

Has anyone suspended their water heater? I am estimating 300 pounds, it is a 30 gallon.

 

[kenmbz]

...taking a break from the Milk House and got to thinking about my water heater install.

I have 12 foot high ceilings and floor space is limited. I could build a platform to elevate the water heater at least to six feet. This would free up floor space in the corner, which I could use as a closet.

Has anyone suspended their water heater? I am estimating 300 pounds, it is a 30 gallon.

Just make sure you have enough room up top to remove anode rod.
In Europe you see a lot of raised water heaters.
Also make sure you have a decent pan and place for water to flow for drain/flush.

When do we get pics of the Milkhouse work?

 

[riptides]

....
In Europe you see a lot of raised water heaters.
....

When do we get pics of the Milkhouse work?

Yep. Good point on the rod.

Pics soon, the big room is basically done. Wife has furniture going in, and there are boxes of tile everywhere. The entrance way, all done too. Just need to rehang some metal panels. An electrical outlet is not to my liking (recessed too much). Lots of concrete rubbish that needs to go to the dump is also on the way.

The mini-split is doing a great job, set at 66 and it feels nice and cozy.

Almost there...almost...

 

[daugen]

finally back home from errands
geez, forecast is now 5 to 7 inches of snow tonight and tomorrow
hopefully less
I'm going to put a full propane bottle on the heater this afternoon to make sure it doesn't run out tonight.
working with local propane company to bring two hundred pound tanks and hook them up for me.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

 

[Helogabals]

Another area of protest particularly in Denmark is that the gov has established aggressive goals for carbon emissions and pesticides that will impact the ag business. Farmers are saying it will force them out of business and result in imports from countries not subject to similar laws

Yeah, that too. But frankly I haven't heard discussion about exact numbers on CO2 emissions. How much is now and how much it will be. Without figures it is just blah-blah

About pesticides I totally agree with farmers. But I mean, it is working already that way. Not sure

In addition to attending the Ukrainian children's conference in Riga D also took this picture of old town Riga Street and library in Riga

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Pity, that week was thaw. With snow old city looks much better

 

[mpham]

Afternoon all!
42 and sunny now. Weather guessers are saying we might be in jack pot zone tomorrow with up to a foot of heavy wet snow. We have things ready!
Just got home from the hospital. Wife had colonoscopy. Results were good and see you again in a few years! Her father and uncles all had cancer in the stomach and intestines so runs in the family. Doctor says better safe than sorry on earlier check ups.
Nothing new for me.
Been in and out of the shop. Was hungry the last time I was in there so I made myself a cupcake!

Working on a different project today. Trying to make a crankshaft type cup. Here is the first one. Not good but ok!

Oh well! I'll keep trying. Need to keep an eye on the wife for whatever time it takes for the drugs to wear off.
Hope everyone stays safe and healthy!

 

[scott_vt]

Good Afternoon Guys,
Ct,27 to start going to 45 ! Got a call to come into work for an emergency deliveries! Normally would just go in for Wednesday but with the snow storm coming they asked for a favor !

Wanted to finish turning the front legs, I only have two short tapers to turn on two legs but it looks like that isn’t happening today ! I’m in work and will be for some time !

Hope all have a good day !

 

[txdon]

...taking a break from the Milk House and got to thinking about my water heater install.

I have 12 foot high ceilings and floor space is limited. I could build a platform to elevate the water heater at least to six feet. This would free up floor space in the corner, which I could use as a closet.

Has anyone suspended their water heater? I am estimating 300 pounds, it is a 30 gallon.

Mine is on a 2' platform. Just remember to leave enough space from the top of the WH to the ceiling to remove the anode rod.

 

[txdon]

finally back home from errands
geez, forecast is now 5 to 7 inches of snow tonight and tomorrow
hopefully less
I'm going to put a full propane bottle on the heater this afternoon to make sure it doesn't run out tonight.
working with local propane company to bring two hundred pound tanks and hook them up for me.

How many gallons, and how much do you pay per gallon. The last time I filled the estate propane tank it was $2.82 a gallon and a minimum of 100 gallons. The house has a 200 gallon tank.

 

[riptides]

Mine is on a 2' platform. Just remember to leave enough space from the top of the WH to the ceiling to remove the anode rod.

Yes, good points. I have a nice big square hole where the chimney was going into the attic. So my plan was to make a closet/shelving space where the hot water heater would reside in. So, in theory, if it is high enough, I could service it from the attic. LOL.

Talk about different.

 

[txdon]

Some things I just don't understand.

day and night plates (set) — ARC

porcelain dish set – named in honor of our relationship with the "day" and "night" “D-shaped” plate + “U-shaped” plate – come as a set hand-wash recommended

www.arc-objects.com

 

[kenmbz]

Some things I just don't understand.

day and night plates (set) — ARC

porcelain dish set – named in honor of our relationship with the "day" and "night" “D-shaped” plate + “U-shaped” plate – come as a set hand-wash recommended

www.arc-objects.com

What's that old saying, why ask why

 

[daugen]

How many gallons, and how much do you pay per gallon. The last time I filled the estate propane tank it was $2.82 a gallon and a minimum of 100 gallons. The house has a 200 gallon tank.

2.99 delivered, 100 min, but TSC charges 3.99 to fill.
I've been using 30 gal tanks
will be getting two 100 gallon tanks ganged together
80 gal fill on each tank, 160 gallons total