Good morning!!!!

[Thomas]

Good excuse to watch some football.

Hope it wasn't the Giants.

 

[Thomas]

43F partly cloudy.

Been good day... finish leave control heft of the leaves have fallen remove, 4 BIG oaks and what blows across the road only left done by second weekend November.
While cutting up kindling 1 of 2 cubs watch 50' a way, I cut 3" 16" long dowel toss to cub,cub took dowel headed into woods and the other cub wanted to play with it,cub climb tree sat on big limb did some chewing.

Plans for the evening...watch some football ending of nascar maybe share bowl ice cream than numb it to pillow time.

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I could never understand the allure of pellet stove, I always assumed it was that they were less expensive to operate than the central heat source. If it’s more expensive, why bother with it?

They were once way less expensive, which is why I switched to one years ago. But Pellet prices have continued to climb, as there isn't much competition in the field. Plus a lot easier to deal with, and cleaner than woodstoves.

 

[Popgadget]

Plus a lot easier to deal with, and cleaner than woodstoves.

I was thinking in terms of a conventional central heating system, such as oil, gas, propane, heat pump, etc.
Doesn’t get much easier than setting a thermostat.

I get heating with wood if you have an abundant free supply, or if its for a cabin. I do burn wood, but for amusement and ambiance, not really for heat.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Home from VA trip. Had to detour once over to Rt11 due to backups on I81.
I heard the 611 broke down on it's trip today, didn't hear what broke. People been posting great photo's of it on FB.
Here was when I rode:

Concerning when to paint lines on new asphalt, I've noticed on our parking lot, there are cracks in the asphalt under every parking spot line. Somehow the paint has caused cracks, as it doesn't have cracks elsewhere.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I was thinking in terms of a conventional central heating system, such as oil, gas, propane, heat pump, etc.
Doesn’t get much easier than setting a thermostat.

I get heating with wood if you have an abundant free supply, or if its for a cabin. I do burn wood, but for amusement and ambiance, not really for heat.

mine is supplemental for our family room, instead of a fireplace. geothermal heat pumps still the primary, but the pellet stove pretty much keeps the lower level geo from running much in the winter. There are central pellet furnaces available. I went to Geothermal after oil went over $4 gallon years ago, but now with the increases in electric prices, nothing is cheap.

 

[Looking4new]

Happy in NC; at least the dog was protecting the cat.

Pacific Energy pellet stoves do NOT like unreliable electricity, brown outs and spikes. Ask me how I know.

Cat mucking detail all done and tractor full of fuel ready for the first snowfall. Tomorrow I need to top off the house oil tank, it is half full. I'll jam it right full. Daytime temps are in the mid to high 40s, so no worries about the oil expanding especially when the tank is on the north side of the house.
I filled it almost full by the gauge in mid September and it is almost 1/2 gone, so time to fill 'er up. 238 US gallon tank.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good afternoon all. 56ºF for the start, overcast with patchy fog. Made coffee to start day, Help setup, attend, help tear down Chapel, breakfast with group, nap, lunch, catch up on recorded news work on Volagi brakes, intermittent rub. More posting later
Resuming Tuesday 1:59 AM CDT post 212,991:
David sorry, must have missed when you replaced it. I remember it was on back order a long time.
Ron glad bracket cleaned up and painted. Glad you got some mowing in. Getting close to end of mowing season? Nice woodpecker pic.
Billy good to hear new E0 location.
Ron sorry to hear about firefighter My condolences.
Bill hope hard drive got cleaned up. Linux doesn't that much room does it.
Buppies I am the same here, higher than the lake.
Scott(vt) hope shop clean up went well and safe trip back to CT.
Ron thanks for pic of the TP project
ArlyA glad you had good time at camp and wore the neighbor's dog out.
Buppies don't worry I thought al birds have feathers!
Frits good to hear wife doing better after infusion. Glad grocery pickup accomplished and clean up went well.
Happy(NC) hope connects work better on 4X2 after cleaning them. Hope you found some seats for buggy.
Don thanks for update on card standings. Congrats on tied for first, sorry this quarter not as good. Hope wild flowers sprout.
Billy sorry to hear you've been led astray.
Drew hope you got your rain. Sorry RV market so slow. Good luck with listing. Thanks for ring tail cat info.
Paul glad music room almost back together again. Sorry you got top spot at Oddfellows by missing a meeting. Hope breakfast and trip went well.
Ken sorry only 1/4 inch rain. Spider going to eat well.
Kyle good luck with SS and Medicaid. No experience here.
WinterDeere thanks for the dog's story.
Drew hope leaf vac mounting went well. Don't screw back up!
David that's only about 1/3 of normal. Glad HH god but understand why not too often. Hope you got finished mowing.
RS glad you got some rain. Sorry search for water well fracker not going well. Glad you got some fence work done and found more Honey Baby squash.
Dennis glad you got pellets for winter.
Ken glad you have UV light plumbed in water system.
Kyle nice price on gas.
Thomas sorry Boo didn't like your wake up rocks. Glad work went well. Glad backpack blower worked for leaf control.
Dennis go as high as you can on door.
Randy(wag) glad you had rain in the gauge and more on the way. Hope senior day groceries went well.
more catch up later
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 /chronic fatigue, Diet not working, Randy(wag) /sister stoke, Scott(vt) /wife's back pain, 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, Eye recovery, /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, Middle East War, and Country.

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Monday) morning. Overnight Low of 4C and it's presently 10.3C, mostly cloudy with a stiff Southerly wind (up from the Antarctic). There was 3.5mm in the gauge @0900.

I'll probably have to put the woodheater on for tomorrow as the last 'hurrah' for Winter is predicted.

^ which has happened.

Ta for everyone's concern regarding this annoying cold of mine. It 'broke' last evening. Good night's sleep and just a stiff neck to contend with now.

I've got to get out there and pay another visit to the PO, then prepare Paddock #5 for the return of the Mad Agisting Horse Woman (and Daughter)'s horses. Mostly that'll be setting up the water trough.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[Tinhack]

How close to the highway are you?

I'm late but I'm about 3.5 miles east of I-35.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. Light wind, sky became mostly cloudy in afternoon, and high temp was 73ºF. Cleaned up front porch and worked on cleaning lady prep.
Resuming Tuesday 10/21 7:11 PM CDT post213,041:
RS glad front, some east side, and compost/woodlot mowed. Fence is looking good. Hope not too much damage from wind.
Dennis 14 door would handle most RVs Happy Birthday!
Wednesday 2:23 AM CDT
Phil glad it's raining for you. Cute little guy. Sorry hose on leaf vac split. Hope shop provides the recuperation from chainsawing. Nice wood projects, like the door handle shims. Hope the injections worked.
Ron glad blade sharpener back together and tested good. Good luck with new mounting plate and pins for new JD seat. Good to hear Harvey recovering well. Nice leaf color pic!
Bill sorry joints not handling damp weather. Hope the new cable and audio splitter work out for you.
Drew hope day with friend went well. I keep hoping you can find the RV you want.
Drew blacksmith would use the large anvils. My university now has a blacksmith student chapter on campus.
Buppies sorry about Holly's bad day. Also sorry sh woke you up at 5AM. prayers sent
ArlyA congrats on 2 anvils.
Dennis hope you enjoyed your birthday.
ArlyA sorry dogs missed out on their walk.
Happy(NC) hope work on 4X3 and buggy go well.
Dennis sorry barn so full good luck with camper shelter.
Dennis impressive building.
Frits glad appointment went well. Glad excavator redid the slopes.
Paul glad breakfast and trip both went well. Thanks for sharing pic. Hope the little plane annual gets finished.
Dennis I remember the thread about moving shed. Gotta love the scope creep.
Ted sorry you dried up so quick after catching up. Glad you health doing good and got 6 hrs sleep straight. Hope good progress on garage.
More catch up later.
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 /chronic fatigue, Diet not working, Randy(wag) /sister stoke, Scott(vt) /wife's back pain, 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, Eye recovery, /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, Middle East War, and Country.

 

[daugen]

good morning all
up early, brrrrr, first frosty morning, high of only 60 today
think my roses bit the dust but will check later

off early this morning to local hospital for blood work, just routine, finding out what AIC is
before I see my endocrinologist end of this week. Sure hope it has stayed down.

coffee perking, heaters running, the week has begun

 

[ronjhall]

Drinking hot cup of coffee this morning. 30° with clear skies this morning. Heading to 55° with plenty of sunshine. Got all the items that may freeze moved to cellar. Had a good afternoon watching NASCAR race in afternoon. Need to start doing some fall trimming of trees and shrubs today.

Everyone stay safe and well.

Good Morning All.

 

[Looking4new]

Good morning, the low is 23 and going up to 46°F. No wind. Sunny!

Gotta top off the furnace oil tank today. I could wait until it gets down lower, but why?

Listening to 'Hair' right now. Love the fact that I can listen to my library AND still listen to you tube videos too.

Not much else going on today.

Have a safe day all

 

[daugen]

forecast for Thursday now says 1.3 inches of rain
boy would that be nice
would get sucked right up

since it's so dry, guess I should blow some leaves out of front gardens today
I blow them into a pile in front lawn and then bring the mower over to suck them up.
Which then means a drive into the woods to dump the bags, which I'm hoping is now easier
since I cleaned out that area with lots of help. If dry, impossible to not get covered in dust dumping
leaf bags

I think I hear the cries of my roses freezing out there
still have a bunch ready to bloom
maybe not any more

 

[Buppies]

43.5 this morning high in 50s rain shower possible. Steadier rain thru Thursday
Should make grass seed grow bare spots to cover up from drought

Today is doctor day for Holly three month check up

Went to dermatology people two more skin cancers one on lower back one on left arm

Prayers for all our Country

 

[Happy in NC]

Good morning TBN!!
44 this morning and sorta wet. We got twice as much rain last night then we had for the whole month. .04" LOL. Lots more co,ing though. Sayin 3" by Thur. Supposed to clear up for Halloween and some what nice for the weekend/.
That's good thing as we are having an appreciation for bridge helpers and shooting party on Sat. Steaks on the grill and a whole lot of rounds will be spent. One of the participant's is a detective and wants to try out a couple of new firelegs.
Not too much yesterday. I got the oil change in the Artic Cat 4x2. Never seen such a complicated oil change in my life. Spent a pretty good chunk of time looking for the second oil pan bolt on it. Got one out right away and search for the other one. I've seen two oil pan plugs before. The tractor has 2. I kept bypassing the only other bolt on the bottom because it was twice as big as the first. Turns out it was the bigger one. 3 nut's and a bolt to get the filter out and almost 4 qts. of oil. My truck has one plug and spin on filter and 6 qts. Whoda thunk!!
Looked a little more for the start button problem but my heart wasn't in it. Maybe a little today.
I need to shuffle some stuff around today to empty out a bay for a couple of tables in case of rain. Not calling for any but Muphy's law is real.
But first...

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

 

[wngsprd]

42 heading to 62 and sun and clouds. 2 local weathermen as well as the NWS disagree on the rain this week, so we'll see. I saw a snow icon on the NWS forecast for our mountains Wednesday, when I am supposed to go...could be fun, but probably be mixed with rain.

Yesterday ran into 2 old friends while hiking with Della...good chat.

 

[ArlyA]

Good morning TBN. Nice to be back from camp, showered and with a stronger connection than one bar.. We had a great time there with below freezing temps each night and 50's during that day. Ate well, cleaned the camp and some trail in was cleared.

 

[Thomas]

32F mostly cloudy day might reach 50F.

Outside chores done E muffin time.
Plans for today...AM town for octan,lawn shop mixing oil,HD least 20' telescope pole and 12" brush to screw on the end,critter food,PM clean culvert small sticks leaves,start work on punch list getting this and that done before snowflakes start dancing in the air.

Enjoy your day alll.