Good morning!!!!

[buckeyefarmer]

Had a big post written, the TBN app crashed, didn’t save what I wrote. Was in response to Don’s water shortage and the position of the plants that Drew referenced, so maybe good it got lost.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning to all! Low of 28°, going up to 50°, sunny, breezy, no precip.
The forecast has changed (as I suspected it would) to be windy tomorrow, slight chance of rain showers on Wednesday. --- but, still subject to change.

Today's agenda will be to continue working on the previous agendas. Only 'new' item on the list is to flush the tankless water heater. Need to pick up some cleaner before that can be done, so put on the bottom of the list.

Buppies, get well soon! Hopefully you'll be past the worst....

David, post look good. You're making too much work for yourself!

Mostly, nice pic! Was a nap in order? Looks comfortable!

Kilroy, sounds like a good plan for the mounting and the raising of the mast. Don't forget to double and triple check everything before standing it up! ---- BTDT!

Pond heater works well! No sign of any ice this morning, waterfalls flowing nicely. Didn't research any pumps yet..... no rush.

Everyone have a great day and start to the week!

 

[Popgadget]

Yep.... shorten / cut the line.... well you may as well just get a different brand that has to be evacuated and filled. They are usually less in cost, but then the additional cost of filling, puts them a bit more expensive.

Unless you are using an especially long line set, it won’t have to be filled. The Condensers have a full charge of refrigerant stored in them that you release after the line set has been pressure tested and evacuated.

 

[m7040]

The other day was refilling the propane and the place is also a Stihl dealer. Took a look at the MS261 that I plan to buy soon. This model is one pound lighter than my old 261. One pound may not sound like much but it feels a lot better than the old one. This one was without the Mtronic system but it is the same price with or without. A little worried about the complications of the electronics of the Mtronic but the reviews are very good. With the Mtronic it compensates for mixture and starting conditions without the need to adjust anything and with the compression release should be easier to start. Also I can use the old 20 inch bar and chain so I will get an 18 inch on this one to have two to change with.

 

[two_bit_score]

Lots of people sic with a flu report it is real bad. Stay home if you can the more places you go the greater your risk of infection... Be careful out there. Covid is not over by any measure.

Yeah, there is always something trying to take you down.

 

[sodamo]

65°F and no rain, but quite windy.

Plan was to work on my post based today, but wx could impact that. If so, then an inside day.

Zoom Happy Hour this afternoon.

Not much a mountain guy, but have always loved the woods so have been thoroughly enjoying the pics you guys post. Thanks

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

BEF, here ya' go..... Be advised this is a bread machine recipe (not sure if it matters).
This recipe has also been adjusted for HIGH ALTITUDE. (7000')
Also, this is using King Arthur high protein flour.
Sauce is approx. 13-16 ounces of individual choice.


A) These are the all purpose flour recipe ingredients:
1 cup whole milk
3 cups King Arthur all purp. flour
2 TBsp oil (veg or olive)(we use olive oil)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp yeast.
Makes 2-12" Sicilian (thick) crusts

B) These are the bread flour ingredients:
1 3/4 cups whole milk
4 1/2 cups King Arthur bread flour
2 TBsp oil (veg or olive)(we use olive oil)
2 tsp salt
2 tsp yeast.
Makes 3-12" Sicilian crusts (or 2 even thicker crusts)

Combine ingredients in bread machine (following machine instructions) and set to 'raw dough' setting.

Remove dough from machine when completed, divide the dough into 2 balls. place in glass bowls, cover with plastic wrap and allow to raise 20-30 minutes.

Remove dough from bowl and roll or press into 12" round buttered / greased pan or deep pan (Can spread out further for larger / thinner crust) or thicker for "deep dish".

IMPORTANT STEP: pre-bake
Pre heat oven to 400°. Apply preferred sauce evenly on crust. Place crust on center rack and bake for 10 minutes or just until starting to lightly brown On the edges. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

Apply toppings of choice and return to oven for 15-20 minutes. Check the bottom of crust by lifting edge at approx. 10 minutes and every couple minutes thereafter to determine level of doneness. (The darker the crust, the crispier).
Depending on toppings, the broil function may be used towards end of baking to brown the toppings to individual preference.

Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before cutting.

ENJOY!

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Now I'm hungry.......

 

[two_bit_score]

Then after church today, we drove to HEB south in Lagrange Texas, and got enough stuff and fixings to BBQ 24 hamburgers

Curious if that HEB in LaGrange is one with a BBQ restaurant in it? We were passing through Seguin a week ago and stopped at the HEB there. The brisket was surprisingly good.

I’m wondering how many HEB’s will have these.

 

[two_bit_score]

Hope you get well soon @Buppies!