Good morning!!!!

[wngsprd]

32 going to 59. Heatwave!

FWT, that's a nice story about your dad and his special sailboat. I didn't even know Boston Whaler made one. I hope you can find some land.

I guess I had some extra money to throw away...I had both the HVAC man and the plumber here yesterday. HVAC had a leak in the desuperheater coil, not needed for heat, but helps with making hot water...well, with a 14 year old system, not worth putting $3K into making hot water, so that's shut off.

Plumber had bads news...the old section of our house is 50 years old...cast iron waste pipe has a long crack that is dripping under the house...extends into a tough access area. Coming back with a borescope.

In between their visits, I ran into town and renewed my driver's license...required to take the eye test and get new photo, so couldn't do it online this time.

Brought firewood to the porch rack and then split some more yesterday after hanging out under my house for a while.

Thomas, enjoy that new TV.

Prayers Buppies and Holly and LS and Dona.

 

[Spike56]

Good Morning from Central Texas
Mid 40's with drizzle, headed to mid 50's. Tomorrow near 70 with storms. As usual, the forecast is all over the spectrum.
Heading to Chevy dealer this morning to look at an Equinox. Would like to recycle my Cruze (2014) to something newer. Live in the sticks and would like to have (1) hopefully reliable vehicle. Will see what the "deal" is on the ACTIV version.
The USAF currently operates the Boeing VC-25A commonly referred to as Air Force One. On order (scheduled first flight for 2026) is the VC-25B. Changes include (some color changes) and

• Secure communications: Military and security communication systems to ensure the protection of sensitive data, even in flight;
• Defense systems: Equipment that makes the aircraft resistant to threats, such as electronic countermeasures and armor systems;
• Extended autonomy: Unlike conventional aircraft, the current Air Force One has the ability to refuel in flight, although this functionality is not planned for the VC-25B model, due to the additional costs.

Wishing all a great day.

 

[daugen]

Above-average temperatures are expected from the Southwest
across much of the Plains and East from February to April.
This includes much of the South, which is most likely to see warmer-than-average temperatures.
Texas, you are about to have a warm Spring. S/W Texas is predicted hottest place anywhere
with all this heat, I hope the grid is ready.

https://weather.com/forecast/national/news/2025-01-22-february-march-april-2025-temperature-forecast-outlook?cm_ven=hp-slot-5

 

[riptides]

30 outside right now, heading to 50! THAT should melt some driveway spots!

Hope all have a great day. Be safe.

Too bad about the waste pipe, wngsprd. I know that feeling.

 

[newbury]

32 going to 59. Heatwave!

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Plumber had bads news...the old section of our house is 50 years old...cast iron waste pipe has a long crack that is dripping under the house...extends into a tough access area. Coming back with a borescope.

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Prayers Buppies and Holly and LS and Dona.

Can they run a liner inside?

 

[m7040]

good morning, 32 but feels like 21 going to 42

The new blower made by Nissens for the van came in. It had developed annoying sound when running so it it is on its last leg.

Continue on tax preparations today and make a run to pick up groceries

 

[check]

check, did you sell the Dorset property? Or do you have more than one?

Sold the (seasonal) rental property, but still have our main 4-season cottage that we built new in 2002, and will pass it on to our daughter when we leave this world. She says she will never sell it!

 

[Happy in NC]

Good morning TBN!!

32 this morning with a high around 60. No rain chance until Fri.
Busy day yesterday...sort of.
Took the cat and dog to the vet for their annual checkup and to get their flea and tick meds for another year. Both are healthy and even my wallet it a lot slimmer. $600 to tell me what I knew.
Then on to town for my civic duty. They have raised their payments. $12 the first day and $20 each day after.
Clerk came in and addressed about 50 of us. and showed a video of what is expected. Then announced that she would give those that parked on the street (2 hour parking) 10 minutes to move their cars and to reassemble in the same place. I took the 10 minutes to go out to vape. Couldn't take it inside at all That is a different rant. So every one gets back in the 10 minute time frame and sits back down. There was not another word from the courts for over 3 hours. People getting restless and trying to find out what was going on. Finally clerk came back and basically said she couldn't tell us anything, so sit and wait again. At 4:50 she finally came back in and said we were done for at least 2 more years until we are eligible to serve again. So basically a social afternoon meeting new people (peers) and sitting. I get paid Friday :-D
Home dinner and bed and here we go again. Staying home today and putter!

Everyone have a great and safe day!!

 

[Looking4new]

Good morning, the low is -14 and going up to +14°F. Wind WNW 2 mph. Periods of snow all day today and tonight.

My block heater is turned on and I will plow the 8" we got yesterday. Another inch coming tonight.
I have always enjoyed plowing snow. Even when I was younger and did it on open station tractors. Open station small dozers too.

Have a safe day all

 

[Buppies]

32 this morning high in low 50s

Off to take truck to shop 3 hours sleep

Prayers for all our Country