Good morning!!!!

[daugen]

that's coming along nicely Ken.
Nakashima has a new competitor...

 

[rswyan]

81F and cloudy @ 12:00, heading up to around 85F for the day's high. Calling for on and off rain showers this afternoon.

Did some needling scaling on the three 5 1/2' t-posts yesterday. Have those now ready for the phosphoric acid treatment then primer and topcoat. Already had the fourth one done and topcoated.

Those will be used to extend the arched trellis to a 3rd section.

While I was doing that I got a text from The Woman to come move the Water Buffalo so She could water around the small peach tree out front in order to weed around it. She said She discovered a bunny nest while She was doing that ...

Changed out the bag on the Japanese Beetle trap out front.

After finishing up on the t-posts I did a little mowing up at the compost wood lot. Decided to hold off on most of it until the rains came as it was pretty dusty. Might get that finished up later today, depending on the rain situation.

Collected up the Black & Decker string trimmer The Woman had left out front on my way back down to the house as the black clouds were rolling in, then ran the Cub over to the barn.

We ended up getting a real frog strangler for about 10 - 15 minutes which then turned into a lighter rain for the next 3- - 60 minutes. The heavy downpour must have been fairly localized as most LWS in the immediate weren't reporting much. Based on an empty 5 gallon bucket I had sitting out in the garden I'd say we got an inch or so. Ground drank it right up.

Decided to grab a shower and head up to Menards in Cuyahoga Falls to pick up those soaker hoses.

Stopped by Arthur Treacher's on the way and got a 3 piece fish dinner. Ate one piece in Menard's parking lot before going in and another after I came out before I headed for the barn. Finished it up when I got home.

Also picked up another hose nozzle and shorter Shepard's hook.

Too wet and too late to really do anything after that so I called it a day, spent evening watching nature shows and Nova on PBS. Was in the sack before midnight.

About to head over to a friend's and scope out his new cabbed tractor, going to be welding up a bracket for the diverter valve he's putting on it.

No real plans for the day at this point beyond that, probably spend some time working in the garden after I get back.

Hope everyone is having a Happy 4th of July ...

 

[NHBX]

I think that I forgot to wish NHBX and his bride a happy anniversary.

Popgadget, thank you from both the Mrs and I.
We both are enjoying following along on your build journey. Keep the updates coming .

 

[NHBX]

Thank you all for the anniversary well wishes from the both of us!

 

[sodamo]

Happy Birthday America
67°F and .07 inches rain.

OK, maybe not the best birthday, but perhaps things are getting better?

Final prep for our gathering this afternoon. Expecting pretty of good food. This will be our 15tf 4th celebration here. Missed a few during Covid.

Hope everyone one has a celebratory day.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[kenmbz]

that's coming along nicely Ken.
Nakashima has a new competitor...

I would show it to his daughter, but I think she has enough to amuse herself (laugh at)
It's funny, but I drive past the workshop/artists colony there all the time, but have never stopped in.

 

[sodamo]

Happy Anniversary Mr and Mrs NHBX

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning! Low of 57°, heading towards 90°. Sunny, no rain chances until Saturday, only a 20% chance though.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! To NHBX, hope you have many more!

Dennis, good news for your son.

Scott! Sounds like you're having a blast with the grands! Good luck getting a chance to work in the shop!

Phil, nice lighthouse. Hope the maple does well. I gave up after attempting to grow 2x.... too dry, too hot, too cold here....

Drew, nice cache of veggies!

Ken, that slab will be a nice table for sure! The local sawmill sells live edge slabs.... you have about an $800+ slab there.

Started a project yesterday for the wifey.... window awnings. We have double hung windows and would like to open the window uppers at night when using the whole house fan. Then, no worries when it rains. A second benefit will be to block the bright and hot afternoon sun.

Made the wood frames from scrap from the back deck roof. Now the fun begins, cutting the metal roof parts to size from those scraps. Why didn't we do this when it was cool?

Break is over.... time to get back out there.

 

[sodamo]

Drew, don’t have the link but saw Walmart has the Blackstone, combo charcoal/propane griddle on sale $200

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Oops.... forgot to attach a pic....

 

[NHBX]

The first tomato of the season, actually there were three but someone ate 2 before they got inside We don’t usually have tomatoes this early but the Mrs brought home a large plant her sister started in their greenhouse (it already had tomatoes on it) I like it when others do all the work lol.

 

[daugen]

The first tomato of the season, actually there were three but someone ate 2 before they got inside We don’t usually have tomatoes this early but the Mrs brought home a large plant her sister started in their greenhouse (it already had tomatoes on it) I like it when others do all the work lol.
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that is sure "tomato red"

 

[sodamo]

Looking good, Ken

 

[Popgadget]

For any of you motorcycle guys, I’m going through old bookshelves in preparation of moving to the old folks home, and found some interesting old manuals.
One is the shop manual for a Yamaha RZ500, another is a shop manual for Yamaha DT series. Free to a good home.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Had threat of rain coming, so decided to start grilling the Brats early. Once I got them done, threw on a few burgers to get them done early, just in case. Good thing I did, it started raining when they were done. Ended up with .63" of much needed rain. Had a good feast, was hungry as I skipped lunch.

 

[Thomas]

80F high thin cloud slight breeze.

Been good day...trimmer got in long walk this morning,afternoon front field and under spruces mow,while mowing notice Boo laying under BIG maple with gentle breeze snoozing on his blacket...I was tad jealous.

Plans for evening...share bowl ice cream waiting for critter and stars.

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[m7040]

81 high was 89 and very humid

Was a good day though. did some grilling. A few drops of rain but did not turn into anything. Watered the 16 bushes with a finger size stream from the hose for half an hour each. Soaked it up with no run off. Was needed for sure
Watched a few videos for the NSU 250cc motorcycle similar to one I had. They had the speed record in early 50's at 200 mph on the salt flats in Utah. The factory racer was souped up for sure. Mine was 20 hp with top speed of 70 mph. Hard to believe they could be made to go that fast

The eye doctor appointment went well yesterday. Picture was exactly like the one last year. No retina issues and no diabetic damage, a big relief. Next appointment a year from now. Hardest part is to recover enough to be able to drive home after dilation

Happy 4th what little is left of it

Will watch some entertainment and fireworks on tv this evening

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low was another frosty -3.4C and it's presently 8.8C, heading to somewhere around 12C. It's clear and calm.

It's blissfully quiet with nothing planned. That's about it, take care all.

 

[Buppies]

Big storm this afternoon lots of lightening very close .43 in of rain better than nothing

Have a great evening

 

[sodamo]

Kinda messed up, no pics. Somehow got a bit behind. 1st time in 15 years I didn’t have all the food ready on time. I made 10 lbs of chicken thighs, marinated, grilled, finished in oven and an 8 lb pork loin, dry rubbed, grilled, finished in oven. Lots of comments how good they were. Additionally just an excess of great food from home baked bread, fresh fruits to custom made chocolate candy. Sadly, I’d didn’t get to sample all of it.
Otherwise a nice gettogether with perfect weather.