Good morning!!!!

[Buppies]

Phil very realistic impressive

 

[wngsprd]

36 and drizzling, maybe some snow mixed in. I went out to run a skunk off. Next time it will be a more serious discussion. Not getting any warmer today.

Great looking dog, Rip. My wife bought eggs at Wegman's yesterday...18 for 5.98. She also bought a 24 pack at Sam's for 8.24. Not as bad as she expected from hearing the crazies on the news. She is stocking up for company coming.

m7040m prayers for you and your Mrs...and for Ken, too, to get well.

Buppies, I do Soduko puzzles everyday, and sometimes KenKens to "stay sharp." I do better with numbers than words...but that means I should switch to crosswords for more challenge. I see Prevagen (from jellyfish) advertised like crazy but I'm leery of most supplements.

Mostly, a huge tree fell over the creek downstream from my bridge a couple of years ago...it's not where I can get my tractor due to some beaver swamp soft ground...it has become a partial dam, so big rains now flood a bit upstream over my bridge. I should have gone in there during the summer drought with the chain saw, and just sacrificed an old chain.

I worked on taxes and financial statement all morning and until 2pm...got stumped on how to handle one item. Finally, was satisfied with my approach, so took Della to the river for a nice hike and swim...61F so I wore shorts and no jacket, just my backpack...I'm back "in training" for some overnight hikes, so adding weight to the pack.

Got the blade trimmer out just before sunset to clean up the honeysuckle and blackberries that have invaded my wife's long daffodil and daylily patch before they get any taller. It's a very old Stihl gas engine that has become stiff like me in its old age. Wife came home from 3 grocery stores! She knows what she likes to get at each...like I said, Wegman's, Sam's, and Costco, based on price, quality and availability. House is now full of goodies.

I know it's Super Bowl time, but I'm excited about MLB spring practice starting next week.

 

[daugen]

Phil, my childhood friend who has had an antiques business for 40 years transitioned mostly to online sales.
He is niched at 18th century Americana, but your wood art would appeal to almost anyone.
Can you get repped at a local store?
of course you could sell to Amazon for an inflated cost, get your much smaller net, and might get so much
business you couldn't handle it. You really need a higher end store to display your stuff. It's that good.
try raising your prices so net still makes it worthwhile. For art there is no price limit, the proverbial eye of the beholder.

 

[ronjhall]

Ron, I hope you carry your cell phone with you at all times.
you needed some of those ice shoes I think Frits has.
shows how much you love your birds.

if you think about what kind of tire is best on snow
which of our shoes are best? A big open tread I guess but what about rubber softness
in cold weather. I wonder if some shoes are simply better designed for winter grip.
Normal shoes, not adventure stuff. Normal shoes so Ron and I don't wind up on our rears.

a boat shoe has the kind of siping a snow tire has. But clearly not designed for the cold.
though I bet those white boots the commercial fishermen use are pretty grippy.

a pic of Ron crawling to his birdfeeder in a glaze of ice would make the
cover of Audubon magazine...

Not to worry, I ordered a set of cleats for boots. Will be here tomorrow between 4 and 8 am. Probably closer to 4am. I am only 3 miles from distribution center. I did have my Apple Watch on. It did not record any falls. Also did not record any steps.

 

[Spike56]

Good Morning from Central Texas,
Upper 60's at 5:30 AM headed to mid 80's today. That is too warm for my main project (hog damage repair) which is mostly manual shoveling sand into holes.

Thanks to all who replied about making a propane bottle "safe". I forgot to mention the Schrader valve, which I knew about. Still the recycle place will not take it with just that removed. They need to see it cut in half or a large hole bored in the side.

The USAF (in mid to late 2024) has taken possession of the EA-37B "compass call" electronic warfare aircraft. Based on a gulf stream G550 and BAE systems electronics, this upgrade includes a communications suite, jamming equipment, data link, tactical radios, as well as transmitting and receiving antennas.

Hope all have a safe and prosperous day.

 

[Looking4new]

Good morning, the low is 10 and going to a high of 23°F. Wind SSW 5 mph. 30% chance of flurries.

One of my outside flood lights quit this morning, so that is my job for today. I can reach it off the deck, no ladders involved. This is a good thing.

Have a safe day all

 

[scott_vt]

Good Morning,
Punta Cana, 75 to start going to 81 again, seems like a similar day like yesterday! Some clouds but sun wining out !

Sounds like a major storm barreling through up north later today ! Hope my youngest son keeps the Ct DW cleaned up ! If it doesn’t get cleaned it will turn to ice and then we are really screwed!

Billy I’m also looking forward to baseball season!

Bill be careful changing out that light !

Ron, hope your ice cleats work good !

Hope all have a good day !

 

[riptides]

35 outside right now, high for today. We are to expect a snow/ice/rain event starting within the hour and lasting through the day. If you listen to the weather people, they claim it will be an ice over in some spots and not to venture about.

I will gather up some firewood and keep the wood stove burning.

Heat pump in other house is awaiting more bids. Dang I look online and these HVAC companies are doing like a fifty percent markup on parts and components. And I guess labor must be in the two hundred to three hundred range.

I swapped out my porch light LEDs a few days ago, different hue. Natural light instead of the blue looking daylight color. Since it was windy, a blue bulb flew off the chair, promptly shattered and the box disappeared. I found the box just a few minutes ago doing the morning rounds. Cannot return just two bulbs, so I guess I need to find a place for them somewhere. Could have been a case of beer instead of some light bulbs. How sad.

Hope all have a good day. Be safe.

 

[m7040]

good morning, 28 going to 36 and winter weather advisory in effect

no plans for today other than staying comfortable and warm

Had a couple of new ice cleats delivered thinking they may be easier to use than the old ones. But no such luck so will return them. The current ones strap on with velcro straps

 

[Happy in NC]

Good morning TBN!!
50 this morning and should be a cloudy 61 with 25% chance of rain.
Didn't do a whole lot yesterday.
Went to town for groceries and HF to look around. Bought a 12 x 20 tarp on sale. Cheap walls for an old covered dog kennel that is under roof. $34 dollars for a wall or too is cheap. May have to get another. Also wondered around Rural King for a bit. There implements seem pretty high. Figured I would look before tariffs kick in. Pretty sure both stores will take a big hit from tariffs.
Cam home to wait for my contractor and put up my wall.
Contractor rescheduled for today at 2. So we will make a plan of action and I will give him some cash so he moves me up priority list .
I did get 11k steps in. Haven't been clearing 10 for a while...usually not 7. Feeling it today though!
Walked the dog and probably more today between raindrops.
Time for a second cup.

Everyone have a great and safe day!!