Good morning!!!!

[scott_vt]

Good Afternoon FWT,

I know spring makes everyone a little ancy to get out after it, but you can't do much if you over-do it!

Some good advice there. When I over extend myself doing outside work I pay for it the next day.
Will try and keep that in mind working on the lawn today

 

[sodamo]

66°F and .01 inches rain

Another section mowed yesterday. Hilo end of property complete.

Guys lost at H&F again. Was looking like a really bad blowout but we rallied at the end to only lose somewhat respectfully.

Off to primary care this morning, followup to last weeks blood test

Probably not continue mowing later, just piddle around.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[ronjhall]

RNG, great job on videos and photos. Good explanation of everything on your place.

 

[daugen]

planted one rose bush, made another trip to local nursery for flowers, and then made a great big planter for front yard.
boy was that a bear to get off my cart on to the stump, hundreds of pounds.
that's enough for today
a soak in a hot shower is on the agenda.

 

[daugen]

same old characters on feeders
I finally have a window I can take some pics out of

 

[two_bit_score]

Good Afternoon to the GM thread!

It's a cloudy 67°F with an expected hi temp of 72°F Winds 4mph out of the SSW.
Humidiy 84%.

I don't believe that I've gone 'political', just explaining a political 'system'.

Very concise explaination with out going political!

car goes into dealer on Monday likely for a complete trans overhaul, will cost me 100 bucks.
no guilt that I'm sure a loser to that warranty policy; will get twice as much back as I paid in in first year.

Hopefully your transportation issues will be resolved soon!

Puttered around the shop doing the constant moving around.

To keep moving is the key to longevity!

.... wish I could sleep I’m wore out.

Hope you get restful sleep and resolution to your worries.

Not sure what I will get into today but I’m sure it will be something. Also trying to make sure I have all the tools I need for the job up in Vermont for the deck replacement.

I depend on my listmaker wife to make sure I don't leave anything behind. Would never make it without her!

I am not going to purchase the mower, but I have good reason: LAND HO!

I found 40 acres of forest, not in a ridiculous gerrymandered shape, not with a deep marsh or sheer cliff to contend with,

Congratulations! I hope it all goes well!

As a backup, I've pulled together a web page that includes more detail than will fit in an MLS listing, using my own photos.

Congratulations! Your home is sparkling and should sell soon. I hope you get multiple offers!

Have a great weekend everyone and hope you get to eat some tacos!

Prayers for our Nation!

 

[daugen]

great big box delivered, saw it was the firepit part of my chair and fire pit set being delivered.
already read complaint from someone else saying parts missing but weren't, chairs come from different warehouse
apparently. There were no dings on firepit box despite it being very heavy. I left it outside, will work on it tomorrow.
need to bring cart over to move it so might as well wait til my helper is here.
no more oomph left today

friday night date night
I think I saw one of Wagtails wine faeries go by...cute thing, bottle of white in one hand, red in the other

 

[scott_vt]

Good Afternoon,
I had an unfortunate discovery on my materials for the Vermont deck . I called my neighbor up in Vermont, I call him Uncle Dave, even though he isn’t my uncle. I had him measure the straight section on the deck I’m redoing and the measurement was 6” longer than I thought So I bought 30 , 12 ft grooved Trex boards thinking that I could cut 10 in half to make the 20 courses that I need ! Now I need 10 more boards !

So the good news is that I can use the shorter boards that are left on the stairs going up the side of the barn to the second floor. So not a complete loss

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low was a balmy 18.1C and it's presently dipped down to 15.1C (expected High of 23C), somewhat overcast & calm... for the moment. Wind is predicted to increase to over 40kph for this evening and all day tomorrow.

I'll need to take down my flagpole as a precaution.

More 'signs' erected yesterday and, with the help of a Mate (picking him up at 1000), I'll be able to finish my allotted signs today. It's, mostly, not that difficult putting up the signs, it's the time spent getting to the various locations. Then, of course, the time to get back home. Oh, well.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

today was sort of a bust.
Woke up at 10:30, guess I was wore out yesterday.
was noon before I got the trailer on the truck, air in tires after sitting all winter.
Decided to go into the city to the HD that had the 20 ft solid edge TREX. Almost an hour drive, and they couldn't find them anywhere. That store is a mess. The regular 16 ft grooved ones were filthy dirty, some with bird crap on them, and this was in the store.
So drove to Frederick, got lunch at 3 pm after skipping breakfast, grabbed a couple 2x10x16 PT for the lower deck, got 8 pieces of 16 ft TREX loaded on my cart when someone came and offered to help me. I only bought 10 today.
Boy those things are slick, they stuck out a couple inches on back of trailer. Made a stop to check about 1/4 way home, and they were sliding out the back, even though I screwed down a board across the top of them. So dragged them up over the front, and put the board across the back so they couldn't slide out, and made it home.
Got rain moving in now.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Evening Dennis,
Those look very similar to mine, what color is that ?

Looks like the trailer decking needs to be redecked

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Good Evening Dennis,
Those look very similar to mine, what color is that ?

Looks like the trailer decking needs to be redecked

Rocky Harbor, it won out over the misty harbor gray from Lowe’s. Trex has 6 of the basic colors, HD stocks 2, Lowe’s carries 2 different ones.

I did get the next post location marked on the deck, before I got rained out.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Congratulations and all the best for your Dad! Wow...101. My Mother will be 98 Tuesday but my wife & I are bringing her a birthday cake tomorrow afternoon. She recently got back home from the hospital and not able to go out. She has congestive heart problems and on oxygen since hospital. She never smoked, in fair condition but we don't think she'll make it to 100. She prefers DNR and we're hoping she passes at home. She's been with caregivers 24/7 for years.

My 96 1/2 YO mom is in similar shape. She can go out, but has to use a walker. My wifey pushed her around in her wheel chair the other day.

Good Morning
39° and damp with a high in upper 50’s with a chance of seeing the sun later in the day.

Yesterday kept me busy enough be moving all day, but didn’t get too much accomplished.
When I got home from the airport, daughter and her boyfriend were here, he wanted my blessing to marry her. So how could I refuse. I did get the pork belly delivered afterwards.

Still haven’t prepped the site for the shed, if it’s not too wet out there, I will take the snow plow off the tractor and put a bucket on it to get started on that project. If it’s too wet, I’ll have to postpone the delivery.

Don’t have any other plans, but the days seem to fill up whether I had plans or not.

Congrats on the new engagement. At least he asked you. Big shoes to fill to be your daughter's hubby. I hope he is a good guy with good intentions, and can provide for their family.

Texas is having quite a day of different weather.
I bet the folks in West Texas would like some of that rain
that is being dumped in the East.
reminds you how big the state is

I think Don's pool is getting a small fill up

being in a dry area after a rain must be wonderful.
all those new flowers

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Only about 1/2" here total in the last week. We need rain. Spring weeds are growing, but Canyon Lake is almost empty.

Yes I had composite decking and the Texas sun made it brittle and it deteriorated. I did get it replaced under warranty but only after a very detailed inspection that proved I installed it right. Make sure you install it exactly as the directions say and keep your receipts.

In 2007ish, I took a chance and splurged my budget on Trex. I couldn't be happier with it. It has stood the test of time, in the mid day sun every day. I bought the gray. The stuff is still very pricey I see.
Still holding up well. I used the stainless fasteners, but I have also had to use some longer green tinted bigger diameter screws to reach into the supporting wood. I have had to replace most of the wood underneath it, but reused the Trex.

Work has been busy. Some changes in my other team members duties. I'm still doing my same old rush and hurry to keep the train running. I do get breaks at work, the other day I got a huge plateful of Cracker Barrel breakfast.

Wifey is a huge hero taking care of my mom. Can't thank the Lord enough for her.

Prayers for Holly and Dona, Frits and wife, and those in need. The USofA, Ukraine and ****** too.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Saw this and laughed, thought I'd share it.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Wagtail, don't let all that wine make you late to the parade!

 

[Looking4new]

Weather forecast just in.
Significant snowfall and ice pellets with a risk of freezing rain expected today into tonight.
What:Total snowfall and ice pellet amounts of 10 to 20 cm (3.9" to 7.8"). Reduced visibility in heavy snow.Risk of freezing rain.Difficult travel conditions and possible road closures.
When:Ending Saturday morning.
Additional information:Light snow that is affecting northeastern Ontario as of late this afternoon will intensify this evening. The snow may become mixed with or change to ice pellets for portions of the region which would reduce snowfall amounts. There is also a threat of freezing rain. Snow will taper off by late Saturday morning.

I'm probably plowing tomorrow, starting about noon.

 

[Popgadget]

Saw this and laughed, thought I'd share it.


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My shop is on the right, just sayin…..

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 61ºF for the start, .2 inch rain gauge, overcast, light rain, light breeze. light to moderate wind, rain slow late morning, some clearing afternoon, and high temp was 72ºF. Made coffee to start morning, made oatmeal for breakfast, puttered, cleaned ashes out of insert, replaced phone protector sheet, was able to activate on line access for second Credit Card then downloaded bill. No nap, ICVFD special board meeting, then grill some smoked brats and a couple of chicken thighs, now have leftovers
Ron glad you got shopping, 2 walks with Sassy and two naps in Nice woodpecker
Randy(wag) thanks for the explanation. So no so budget on hold until government reforms?
Thomas hope today went well, hope not as much ice as forecast.
Drew sorry about lower back, hope you found your support belt. Glad you got Paul to read the computer, hope the dealership better care of you on the car.
Happy(NC) hope you were able to finish the tank ends. Glad dog getting plenty exercise.
Drew I only got .2 inches out of that mess.
Masseyrider glad cold is improving, hope you were to start on house work.
Frits sorry finger is still swollen from Dr visit. Glad fire going and Cody walked. Too warm for fire here.
Paul nice you could make a new battery tray. Hope trips to Palm Springs go swell. Hope music playing fun and enjoyable.
Drew glad you found a position to give back relief. Glad you are waiting for the young one. Grass does take a few days to germinate. Glad most of rose bushes planted.
Mike sorry about pulling a muscle, never a fun deal. Hope you can work on wood and baby the muscle.
Don sorry about the decking going bad, glad you were able to get it replaced.
Don glad you got a full inch of rain. Hope today's rain was as good.Sounds like two robots my be you best bet.
Buppies sorry you are not sleeping. Hope you get sleep and rain. prayers sent.
Scott(Vt) Milky spores are an organic way to kill grubs. You can get get at most places that dell lawn care products. My June bugs did not reappear next year. Hope you get properly prepared for deck work.
Bill hope no freezing rain. Have fun plowing. Hope portable shelter getting and installing go smoothly.
Friend(tract) congrats finding suitable land. Good luck with the buying process. Glad good week at work, when the cat is away ....
Ken glad front bed getting raked out again. Sorry they got so much stuff after the fall clean up.Glad deck2 for friend has held up.
Drew glad back doing better, and Home Depot experience was better. Don't hurt anything with all the planting to do.
Ken good luck reducing deer damage.
David glad good progress mowing. Sorry guys lost, glad you were able to make respectable. Hope Dr visit went well.
Drew hope didn't hurt anything moving big planter.
Drew glad you are waiting for help, I thought you were going to take easy and rest back.
Scott(VT) sorry about the missed measurement. Glad you can use the offal on the project.
Randy(wag) hope no wind damage. Glad sign erection going smoothly.
Dennis sorry day didn't go as planned. Lots of long boards. Glad you didn't lose any boards. Sorry rain messing with you.
Dennis glad you mad some progress before the rain came.
Kyle I got .2 ovenight not much more today. Our lake is only .5 ft low but normally full and water flowing over dam. Glad wife is taking care of your mom.
Kyle thanks for sharing.
Bill hope plowing goes well.
Paul nice size shop, and pic is after old folks wing added.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /son's migraines, 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 dementia, /chronic fatigue, Diet not working, Randy(wag) /sister stoke, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, /wife back issues and cancer, 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.

 

[ronjhall]

coffee is cooling in cup. 62° with partly cloudy skies this morning. Heading to 67° with cloudy skies. Had a mid day rain yesterday that dropped .19 rain. Did some pond cleanup. Then repaired my concrete project from last summer. During the winter frost raised the concrete up enough make sliding barn door almost impossible to open. 4 1/2' diamond cutter blade made cutting as easy as it could be. Cleanup took longer. Today I will replace whole house filters that I installed last December. Will get to see if my install will work as planned. Not give me a shower while changing filters.

Everyone stay well and safe.

Good Morning All.

 

[Thomas]

29F freezing rain mid 30's for high,3/4" snow fallen more to come with sleet freezing all into tonight.

Outside chores done E muffin time.
Plans for today...depending on road conditions 4 hours at part store afterwards not sure pretty sure be inside puttering.

Enjoy your day all.