Good morning!!!!

[buckeyefarmer]

Ended up buying a new microwave. Would cost me that or more to fix the old one. New one is a little smaller, and I noticed it gets warm on the top and sides when used. Don't expect it will last like the old one did.

That 55 gal fuel tank looks interesting.

 

[rswyan]

EnduraPlas Diesel Fuel Poly Transfer Tank with 12 Volt Pump 55-Gal., Compact Style, Model# DLC5512V10 | Auxiliary-Transfer Tanks| Northern Tool + Equipment

this looked pretty cool, was small enough the fuel would stay fresh, addressing Roy's concerns, which I understand, 2 year max shelf life
in my experience, and if put on a heavy duty pallet in the trunk of the truck it would lift out easily with forks. Except the tail gate is in the way; no way am I maneuvering around that by myself. I'd have to lift it on a sling I guess; not going to leave it in the truck and haul that unnecessary weight around.
I like this setup, just not sure how to get it out of the truck without dinging the truck. Maybe better to haul it around in the one ton trailer. But I'd still have to lift it with a sling; the trailer won't handle the Kubota's weight.

I guess the first question is:

What do you anticipate your annual off-road fuel usage will be ?

Second question might be:

If your annual usage will accommodate your fuel supplier's minimum delivery requirement, why on earth would you want to go chasing after it yourself ?

I mean I "get it" ... if you were scoring free fuel or something ... but if you are paying for it why not have them deliver it ?

 

[farmer2009]

Drew. That look nice. Might find someone local that builds them. This company is about an hour from me. Southern Tank - steel tanks for liquid storage

Northern tools is a fine company but I have found that I can beat them on price or quality by going local.

 

[txdon]

I just did a net search and found there is no minimum gallons for delivery of diesel here. Then I wonder is there a separate delivery charge? Has anyone done a price check from a supplier lately comparing pump prices with delivery prices?

 

[daugen]

but if you are paying for it why not have them deliver it ?

The nearest fuel oil delivery place that also does this kind of tank install has a 150gal min. that would be approx $300 delivery, understandable why they
would not want to deliver less, no margin to pay for the truck and labor. If that firm nets a 20% profit, pretty understandable unless the truck was already out this way.
I'm guestimating my annual usage based on mostly what the lawn mower consumes at about 130-150 gallons a year. so a 175 tank filled once a year seems sensible. Filling a smaller tank with less capacity might cut down on condensation, which is a plus.

I'm afraid the only free fuel I'm scoring is my Folgers 100% Columbian, and for sure, that's not free...

64 degrees at 0 dark thirty going up to mid 80's today. Going to work with my helper this morning, probably sawing firewood rounds. Need to clear out my firewood area as that's where my concrete pad is going. Staked it out late yesterday, 15X40 will work nicely in the spot I have, and will be hidden mostly behind the barn. Without walls I have access from three sides so I don't need the dimensions I once had. And if I get those rolling implement stands made, I can move things around, two rows deep. I asked for optional rear and side walls but pretty sure I want the sides left open for access.

sure going to be a nap day if I'm up this early. Just didn't sleep well.

 

[RoyJackson]

sure going to be a nap day if I'm up this early. Just didn't sleep well.

2015-08-15, 0411

Same here....had grilled portobello mushroom burgers late yesterday afternoon and passed out with a very full belly. I've been awake since about 0100.

Chores today, weather permitting, is finish mowing the lawn and clearing more of the bamboo from the field.
The forecast is 82 with a chance of a thunderstorm. It did rain after we grilled on Friday...that's fine. Wet field means less dust when mowing down there.
Temperature right now is 69 degrees

 

[Eric Salop]

Good morning all. The rain yesterday has freshened everything up and nudged the grass back into growth. Sun is shining this morning, plenty to do but I think it's time to take a couple of hours doing nothing except appreciate what we have from a comfy seat on the patio.

I am now the proud owner of a shiny new air compressor. With it being a wet day yesterday, I finally got around to making a proper start on cleaning up the roof timbers in the old bull pen. That garnet blasting powder gets everywhere. Time to cover up ...



Don, is that enough head gear to join your gang ?

 

[daugen]

Larro, and other Floridians, and I suppose all the rest of us, get inside sooner vs later...you may not get a later with lightning.
Wondering if someone should market tractor lightning rods in Southern states...when you don't get in fast enough.

other than that, hope you all have a fine weekend. I have a lemon cake to bake. If it comes out presentable, I'll take a pic.
going to the marina dockmaster to delight his three kids. They liked the last chocolate one I made.
Non money ways of saying thank you to key people who make my life much, much easier...

(CNN)When lightning struck 44 Army Rangers this week in Florida, leaving 11 in the hospital, jaws must have dropped. What are the odds of that?

The answer: Very low in most places, but not so, so low in Florida.

The rough chance of being bolted by lightning in a lifetime is about 1 in 12,000, but the odds discriminate by region.

Lightning is not partial to touching down on the West Coast, but it loves the South, particularly Florida, NASA says. Local researchers concur. "Florida ranks No. 1 in the number of deaths due to lightning," says the University of Florida.

 

[wngsprd]

58 going to 88. Should be a sunny day. No chance of rain mentioned in the forecast until Friday...so no worries about lightning.

I've been up a good while, too. Must be something to do with the meteors.

Thanks for idea of running the chainsaw on a nice cool morning like this. I have a couple of trees to cut, and this morning would be a good time while the grass dries enough from the dew to mow.

 

[ronjhall]

Coffee has been poured. 66° with partly cloudy skies this morning. Heading to 86° with chance of thunderstorms in afternoon. Big area of storms passed over us yesterday. Lots of lightening. But only enough rain to wet bottom of rain gauge. With temperatures breaking the 80's and humidty in the same amount. I think I will stay home instead of doing the Woodward Dream Cruise. I do not do heat and humidity like I did a few years ago.
Drew, all the talk about fuel tanks got me looking at something in the 30 -40 gallon range. That should keep me going a whole year. Except for the motorhome. But I always bring it home full of fuel. Just encase I need it for a emergency.
Good Morning All.