Good morning!!!!

[riptides]

sounds like we need to be extra careful driving in twilight and dark now.
I've hit my deer and I've hit my bear.
I'm done, no more thank you
1000 deductible makes the experience even more unpleasant.

I hit four deer at once. Managed to get sort of between two. The other two smashed into the driver side door and the passenger side bed.

The truck became known locally as the "deer slayer".

 

[txdon]

Good morning! A cool 50˚ heading to 80˚ with a SE wind and clear skies.

Hopefully can get Kia out of shop this evening. Shoulder is still sore at certain angles and we will be working out the kinks in PT today.

Wife and I did not do good enough at the hand and foot Partners Tournament last night to take home the money, only won 2 of five games, but all the games were very close and exciting and they all came down to the luck of the next draw.

 

[Popgadget]

Good Morning
49° and partly cloudy. That is also the high for today, wind should pick up to nearly 20.

Yesterday I did a lot of outside clean up, got the sprinklers put away and the hoses rolled up and put away. Made a successful Costco run, and figured out what was up with the hot water recirculation. Basically the flow rate was too low, so the boiler thought the thermostatic bypass was closed. Once I increased the speed of the circulator, it worked correctly. I think that I’m going to set it up with a straight timer and lower flow though. Then I can leave it off during the night and tinker with the “on” duration to minimize energy consumption. But it does work like a champ. Instant hot water in the kitchen sink now.

Cleaned out the fireplace, I think that I’m going either modify the grate or not use it, just lay the firewood across the andirons and let it collapse into the bed of coals on the floor where it will be completely consumed. I have never had wood completely consumed on a grate. I always liked building the fire right on the floor of the fireplace to get a good bed of coals.
How about you guys?

Made a nice beef stew for dinner, sat back in the recliner, dozed off in the living room.

Today will start with breakfast with the professor, then back to checking things off the “list”.

 

[Hay Dude]

Good morning!

Thought the sun reflecting off the railroad tracks this morning was pretty cool

 

[kenmbz]

morning all, 51 going to 53 , cloudy windy, dry.
Jeep off to garage for work, Looks like wifes old car will be picked up by scrapper tomorrow.g
New car pickup Thursday.

Just did some small fixit jobs yesterday, nothing exciting.

We just have end irons which which the firewood sit on, works pretty well.
Grates are better in more sealed , glass, fireplaces to get air circulation.

Seems I am stuck in meetings for a while now :-( this day job thing....

Be well,

The tree that will not fall. Been dead like this for years, in an awkward place to get at.

 

[m7040]

good morning, 49 about the high for today getting colder tonight

Jacked up the beam about a 1/4 of an inch slowly getting there

News about brother not good. Fell asleep driving ran in the ditch a car and large truck. Lucky no injuries. He should not be driving

Picking up groceries

 

[Engineer42]

Good morning!

Thought the sun reflecting off the railroad tracks this morning was pretty cool

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Wilmington Western Line?

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 47F @ 7:00AM. A mix of clouds and sun. High 67F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.

Unpacked and put away the camping equipment yesterday, and that was about it. My get up and go doesn't seem to have come back.

Groceries and other errands today, not sure what else. Maybe put together a batch of spaghetti with chunks of beef instead of meatballs for a change?

 

[Hay Dude]

Wilmington Western Line?

Not sure who owns the tracks, but the railroad that operates on it is East Penn.
I have heard of a adjoining line called Wilmington & Western which runs from Hockessin, DE to Wilmington, DE

 

[plowhog]

Everyday I wake up to new aches and pains

My uncle told me: "if it doesn't hurt, it doesn't work!"

Suprisingly, had yet another wildfire scare yesterday. About 11am a brush fire broke out. Winds were gusting to 60mph and blowing straight from it to us. It was moving rapidly, went from 1 acre to 100 acres pretty fast. 11 homes destroyed.

But within about 2 hours, the rain rolled in, winds calmed down, and it poured. No longer a problem. Plus got a dusting of snow out of it.

Everyone have a great day !!!

 

[sodamo]

67°F and .23 inches rain

Feeling my best in a week. Pain seems to be gone this morning. Encouraging.

Hope for a least semi productive day without over doing it. An energy conservation day is nice, but not when it’s painfully forced.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[daugen]

golf cart off to forever home and I forgot to take a pic...
new owner will have to fess up

very windy today and going to be cold tonight

 

[buckeyefarmer]

golf cart off to forever home and I forgot to take a pic...
new owner will have to fess up

very windy today and going to be cold tonight

As I pulled out I said, we forgot to get a picture. Half way home. At Cabelas.
We were late getting there because of multiple events, late start, wrong turns, took the slow route, good lunch at Amish place near Lancaster.
Drove past popgadget on way out, I honked as I drove by.
Really windy today. And sun is low in the face. Appalachian trail up on that ridge.

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 16.3C(!) and it's presently 21.8C, partly cloudy & fairly calm. Rain is predicted this evening.

Yesterday arvo was simply [and slowly] stacking wood by the house... slowly due to treating it like a jigsaw puzzle to lock the pieces & avoid major shifts as it dries. I'll get back at it this arvo before the rain comes.

I received a call from "Centrelink" regarding my OAP application. A very helpful conversation and it turns out that I just need to submit one more piece of information. She explained exactly what was required and 'They'll' be expecting it today. I've got the information now. As I said before, this is why you apply with plenty of 'lead time' for the process to be completed.

So today is 'into town' day for some scripts and groceries. Then send off the 'information' followed by more wood stacking.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Evening,

Looks like I'll be out of a real job for at least another three to four weeks

Mike, du bist arbeitlosen ! Enjoy the break, you will be working before you know it !

I always liked building the fire right on the floor of the fireplace to get a good bed of coals.

Paul, when I did use my fireplace as a fireplace, I kind of liked the heavy duty grates that were off the floor by 2 or 3” !
Your fireplace looks outstanding!

Lots of beach walking today, I bet I lost maybe 1 pound !

Hope all have a good evening !

 

[LouNY]

My neighbor was on his way to work Friday. Caught this with his Dash Cam. Some times it does not pay to speed in a 25mph zone. Driver was OK. 1988 lifted pickup was totaled. My neighbor assisted with helping driver.

Have to wonder what that idiot was thinking, well maybe he just wasn't thinking.

 

[sodamo]

It was last Tuesday when I managed to get the tractor stuck and unstuck.
Because I tweaked my back a bit, I was willing to just leave it.
Retrieved it today.
Thought I might continue the mowing, but somehow all that conserved energy just dissipated. Maybe tommorrow.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 46ºF for the start, mostly clear, light breeze. Light wind, moderate gusts, scattered clouds, and high temp was 72ºF. Made coffee to start day, Grief Share, then bike ride, lunch, nap, work on BS testing supplies, Dinner with stepdaughter. Wife died 1 year ago today. Had family and friends reach out. Day was about as good as one could expect.
Bill hope Thursday test goes well.
Buppies sorry up too early. Good to hear BS under control, sorry about rough weekend. prayers sent.
Ron glad equipment maintenance progressing. Nice neighbor asked you to go to Rural King hope trip was fun. Nice moon.
Bill hope knee pain only from barometric pressure change. Hope you enjoyed the low energy day.
Randy sorry about all the new aches and pains. I have been spared that so far.
Drew hope you are ready for winter. Hope golf cart transaction went well.
Happy(nc) hope 9K steps is enough. Glad you got some seat time. Is rail buggy for riding railroad track?
Thomas sorry about wind, hope day went well.
Ron thanks for sharing video. Doesn't help he jumped a curb either. Glad neighbor was able to help.
Scott(vt) glad you are getting nice mornings anyway. Returning to reality will be rough . I need a new scale.
Ron thanks for moon info.
Drew not sure there is a limit on how many deer or bear to hit.
Mike glad it is cooling off for you. Sorry about another road trip. Glad cars are getting auctioned.
Mike thanks for the story Four at once as he shakes his head...
Don sorry about shoulder issue, hope PT can improve it. Hope you get KIA out of the shop so you can get new car. Sorry H&F didn't go better, hope it was fun playing.
Paul sounds breezy. Glad Costco run was good, and found issue with hot water recirculation. I have gone both ways, grate had tray underneath which allow quick ash removal, Currently build fire on floor, took a little different fire tending, but works well enough. Hope today went well checking off the List.
Hay Dude nice pic
Ken sounds like you are car less. Hope car repair, and car pick up go well. Sorry about meetings, worst part of working. Sorry about the tree that won't fall.
Frits hope you get a fire going with those temps. Any idea how much more beam need to raised? Sorry about brother, can someon take keys away or request driver test?
RNG sorry get up and go up and went without you. Hope errands went well. Dinner sounds good.
Plowhog sorry about the wildfire scare. Glad rain helped get fire under control.
David hope you made progress without scoring new pains.
Drew sorry about no pics
Dennis congrats on golf cart. nice pics
Randy(wag) glad you are getting help to finish your OAP application. Hope you got the info to then on time. Hope town run was successful, and progress on wood stacking.
Scott(vt) glad you got some walking in, hope that helps the health situation.
David sorry get up and go got up and went without you too. Hope nothing got tweaked today. Maybe tomorrow.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues,Mike /BIL in FL, Ron /heart, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /cancer,parathyroid,blood sugar /wife, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, /granddaughter with Evans Syndrome, Ken /dad possible dementia, /chronic fatigue, Diet not working, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, /wife back issues, Lou /eye issues, /heart issues, /wife hip replacement, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's hip or leg pain, /back issue, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage dissolving, / friend stop drinking, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /brother's lymphoma, /dad surgery recovery, Drew /back operation issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, Scotty /back pain, Helogabals /wife's friend situation, Fatjay /father broken hip, ******, Ukraine war, hurricane victims, and Country.

 

[mpham]

Morning all!
21 going to a sunny 44 today.
Not sure why but I'm wide awake at 2 am!
Happy to report that I did absolutely nothing yesterday! Looks like I might finish with this today too.
Need to go to the apartment and figure out why one of the driers is squeaking like crazy. Currently checking on Youtube for how to take it apart and diagnose.
Meeting with some family today for a late lunch.
Will need to grab a nap sometime today.
If it does warm up without the wind blowing constantly I might try and put the mower away and hook the tractor up to the battery tender. Hopefully will be a long wait for snow removal.
That's enough rambling for now.
Hope everyone stays safe and healthy!

 

[ronjhall]

Drinking first cup of hot coffee. 28° with clear skies this morning. Heading to 53° with cloudy skies. Got JD and MMM fall maintainace done yesterday. Ready for winter storage. Leaves are still struggling to drop from 2 tree in front yard. Battle with mice continues this year. 2 trapped so far this fall. Still haven't found how they are getting into house. Going to do grocery shopping today. That will give me a conserve energy day. 10,000 + steps per day makes me very tired at end of day. Forecast is rain tomorrow. I am starting to believe that old saying that getting wet with rain can melt a older person.
Morning visitors.

Everyone stay safe and well.

Good Morning All.