Good morning!!!!

[Wagtail]

Good (Sunday) morning. Overnight Low of 2.4C and it's presently warmed up to 2.9C . Mind you sunrise was only 25 minutes ago. High is predicted to be 16C. It's clear and calm.

As per usual, I'm off to Church in about a half hour (I'm leading the Morning Prayer service) and then the rest of the day is His. Perhaps some dhobi when I return.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[Popgadget]

Please let us know how it works out. Should be amazing field of view and clarity

It’s an absolute game changer! Far exceeded my expectations. And my old helmet is a high end 3M Speedglas. There is no comparison, especially for my old eyes.

 

[Engineer42]

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Relaxing Day

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I learned first time hauling trex, tie down good. I put in trailer with sides and back closed.
Underestimated wood need for dad’s new ramp. Local places closed at 5 pm, so will finish next trip.
Had to hand dig 2 tractor buckets of dirt to get started.

Got new outlet installed in bedroom and an AC unit now running.
Brother came to help and to mow.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Evening,

Made two boxes. One camphor and one cherry.

Very nice Phil !!

 

[Looking4new]

The lights went out at 7:15 P.M. and just came back on a few minutes ago. The rain is coming down big time. Not the kind of rain I want for my seed, but it is the kind of rain I am getting, like it or not.

 

[rswyan]

78F and clear @ 22:30, heading down to around 70F for the overnight low.

High today hit 87F, dew point was in the mid-60’s so it was a little close.

Woman and I spent pretty much the entire day outside working.

Started by filling the aluminum base for the umbrella with sand. Used all we had but it could still take a little more.

Then loaded that up in the dump cart along with various garden tools and put the umbrella on my lap and ferried them to the back.

After that was done I moved the hay wagon back behind the van with the Kubota and used the forks to move all the 4 x 4’s on the saw horses onto the hay wagon.

Once that was finished I swapped out the forks for the bucket , in preparation for hauling wood chips down.

After that I headed back and unfurled the umbrella and started to weed the garden on the west side of the blueberry bushes where there isn’t any weed block fabric. Got that better than half done.

Umbrella was a hit … totally awesome … the shade it provided made it tolerable to work out there. Of course there was a little breeze which helped as well.

Am going to have to modify the pole so I can bolt it to the base to prevent it from lifting out.

Woman worked on weeding the flower bed. Might get that done tomorrow if She feels up to it.

She ran out and got us a sub for lunch/dinner.

Once the sun had gotten low enough that it was behind the trees and we had some shade I took the Kubota up to the shop and collected 3 long t posts and the 8’ fiberglass step ladder.

She and I got those set and driven in along the south edge of the flower bed and garden.

Then put up 65’ of 7’ tall plastic netting closing off entry to both from south.

We’ve been fortunate with no plant damage so far (other than strawberries) but it seemed like it would fairly easy to do so why tempt fate ?

So we got that done.

Heading up the shop in a few to finish coating those short t posts with phosphorica acid so I can get those painted for the next section of the arched trellis.

All in all a fairly productive day.

Should sleep good tonight.

Hope everyone had a decent Saturday.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 76ºF for the start, mostly clear sky, breezy. wind got up to 20 mph gusting up to 29 mph, sky partly cloudy, and high temp was 91ºF, HI 99ºF. Over slept alarm by about an hour had to hustle to hook up with rest of riders. Part way into ride another ride noticed a problem with tire, went straight hoping no flat. Trip to bike shop got tire replaced and got back into riding kit as soon ad got home. Temps in 90's for rest of ride but made it ok, just slowed down and stopped in shade when needed. No nap, not done riding until after 4:30.
Resuming Friday 9:26 AM CDT post 208,039:
Ron no slacking on health care!
Bill should you start calling the Dodge the money pit? Ouch!
Scott(vt) Congrats on first POTA, whatever that is. Hope good trip to VT
Drew glad RV work went smoothly and birdie on backing
David glad good day mowing. Hope LS did well with the adverse conditions.
RS glad you got 11 planting from old sweet potatoes. Glad plants out back doing well, hope you can get them planted soon. Sorry about the heat and humidity.
Drew glad garden producing. Sorry about FIOS and trees down.
Ken glad no power loss from storm but sorry about internet and cell service. Glad progress on driveway shirt, sorry it has too be done in the heat. Sorry you couldn't indulge the fawn.
Drew sorry your FIOS still out as well. Glad you have mifi for RV and that can serve as backup. Dinner sounds good.
Scott(VT) thanks for POTA explanation. Glad you made it of to VT. Nice pics
Randy(wag) glad you are all caught up.
Dennis glad you made it to Farm ok. Glad you didn't get stuck with all the rain. Hope you can rig up A/C so plug doesn't get too warm.
Bill didn't real you were up to 16 cats at one time.
RS glad you were able to get your umbrellas. Sorry sky couldn't decide on cloudy or not, glad you got some more plants planted. Hope new umbrellas work out.
Saturday 2:46 AM CDT:
Buppies glad pup is there, and doing well. Glad Holly and friend had good time at lunch, Hope you can weather the heat. prayers sent,
Ron glad grocery shopping went well. Good MMM is done and back on tractor and high lift blades working well. Hope JD mower maintenance went well and you got front grass cut. Nice pond pic.
Bill hope you were able top dress the stump hole and seed it.Sorry Dodge preempted the generator.
Drew hope you were able to beat the worst of the heat. I do take it slow, had to stop several time in ride #2 but made it. I wonder if you will beat me to the 100's.
Thomas sorry cubs not like trimmer, hope mama not upset! Hope mowing went well.
Billy sorry modem died just days before change over. Sorry tick dug in before you found it, pain to get them undug.
Hapy(NC) better luck with garage sales today.
Scott(VT) glad you got lawn mowed, hope grass no big deal to clean up. Glad you didn't lose your load of Trex. Nice fawn pic.
More catch up tomorrow.
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, and Country.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Mostly, still lots of good tread on it. Lol

 

[ronjhall]

Coffee is cooling in cup. 76° with clear skies this morning. Heading to 94° with lots of sun. Thunderstorm came by and made lots of noise. But no rain fall. Got maintenance on JD mower done and cut front yard grass. Spent rest of the day staying out of the heat. Going to do some maintenance on garden pond this morning. Then stay in out of the warm temperatures. So far AC has not come on yet this year. It has been tested. House temperature is 73°. Some NASCAR will be watched.

Prayers and best wishes for everyone.

Good Morning All.

 

[daugen]

good morning all
a warm 72 going up to a hot 94 today

Mostly, you got your money's worth out of that tire.
I bet the pavement temps where you are really cook those tires

no plans for today, think I'll take it easy in the heat
going to dream of floating in Don's pool this afternoon

 

[Looking4new]

Good morning, the low is 66 and going up to 84°F Wind W 5 mph. Sunny & hot! We are under a heat warning. Hotter tomorrow.

When it gets really hot upstairs, we turn on the furnace fan, the cold air return duct in the basement is open year round. The basement stays about 65° steadily, so in the summer we blow the cooler air upstairs during the day and evening.

It is going to be too wet to do much of anything other than nip off the stumps at ground level today.

Mostly, the picture of your tire reminded me that Juniors trike needs 3 new tires. His are pretty bald. Canadian Tire here I come. Online only.

Have a safe day all

 

[Tinhack]

I need to run and get gas for the ZTR then try and cut some of the "hay" around the house. It rained yesterday afternoon so the grass is probably still wet. The humidity is sky-high so I may take the day off too. Try to stay hydrated if you work outside today.

 

[m7040]

good morning, 68 going to 92 Our location is usually 5 to 6 degrees cooler than the surrounding area due to higher elevation

The room that I am working on in the barn is also cooler due to the 3 ft plus stone walls

Mowed a couple of areas yesterday and weeded a flower bed that was overgrown. Set an appointment with a service to get the low hanging branches trimmed back along the 1000 ft driveway.

More mowing and weeding is likely on the agenda again.

 

[daugen]

I never got to picking last of romaine lettuce so headed out now before it gets too hot and lettuce is still a little perky.
by end of hot day it's not looking so good
big salad tonight for sure

 

[Happy in NC]

Good morning TBN!!
65 now headed to the low 90s with no rain in sight.

Just another day yesterday. Finished the wife's to do list.
Moved a little more rock. Tried to stay cool

Time for a second cup.
Everyone have a great and safe day!!

 

[scott_vt]

Good Morning,
Vt, 66 to start going to 84 or so depending on how long the sun is out this afternoon. Hopefully the morning rain will stop so I can mow the lawn before we leave tomorrow. I bush hogged the field on the right side of the DW yesterday morning and would like to get the other side done today but I’m guessing that won’t happen. That’s another 3 1/2 hours of mowing.

Mostly, that tire looks pretty well done . You got your moneys worth there.

Maybe another cruise on the pontoon boat this afternoon if it clears up and dries out.

Went out with our friends last night for dinner, about a half hour north of here on Lake Bomoseen.

Guess that’s it for now, hope all stay cool and hydrated

 

[Thomas]

69F light rain upper 80s for high partly cloudy day,around 3:30am nasty t storm than another 6:30am.

Outside chores done E muffin time.
Mowing yesterday area with pine trees wind blew pine needles off lawn driveway cover thick.
Mrs. and I took slow dirt road ride last evening only saw 4 deer,we sat on the porch until darkness 6 deer 2raccoons 2 gray foxes NuBoo Mrs. comment"no point taking ride anymore looking for wildlife just set here"

Plans for today...cut clean up large limb,check game cams some puttering until.

Enjoy you day all.

 

[Buppies]

73 high of 94 today upper 90s mid week as others no rain in sight.

One of Hollys nurses quit yesterday. Came to take over for other nurse big production walked out in screaming match. Her boyfriend was helping me outside both left.

Holly left again picked up by Roanoke County this time.

Now days without help going to see if I can find another. Having someone in your home can expose you to a lot of different things so have to be careful

Phil more beautiful work

Puppy asleep in her bed has peed need poop but I guess not yet

Prayers for all silent or spoken our Country

 

[kenmbz]

Morning all, 79 going to 94 and sunny.
So yesterday ended up being a lot more work than anticipated.
Started by refinishing Pool bar and in between coats doing some lawn mowing.

When I went to mow the lower field, the whole path was covered in a fallen maple that split about 20 feet up.
It also was covering 3 of the newly planted and replanted trees!
So after working in the heat for 4 hours, got out the pole saw and slowly cut the maple branches around where the new trees are, expecting the worst.
So tree one, got branches cut, cage was at 45 degrees, tree fine.
Tree two, cage mushed a bit, tree damaged, but is one I don't really care about.
Tree Three is my new apple tree, it was completely covered by branches.
cut around the tips, then a few feet in, until I saw the very mangled cage.
Finished cutting now that I knew where to cut to take the pressure off the cage.
And, Apple tree in one piece !
Unbent the cage and cut up the rest of the branches. The bigger stuff can wait for the chainsaw.

So now 7 hours in at 90degrees , completely wiped out, got cleaned up and went to dinner at the newish Thai place in town.

Got home and after about an hour of resting and watching a movie, cable went down again.
So we went out back and I lit the firepit, and we sat out there with the dog watching the fire.

Cable came back up a few minutes ago.

Mostly, how old was that tire ?

Be well,
plastic scraper to 40 grit to 80 grit to 120 to 220 and then wiped clean. The old Epiphanes really did not work well at absorbing in. Trying cheaper polyurethane this time

How to stain when it's super hot, umbrellas worked great. Bar looks good, will see how it fares this winter.

Unexpected tree to clean up, lots of work, but happy with M18 pole saw and the apple tree survived being under hundreds of pounds of maple branches somehow.

Our solution to cable being down,