Good morning!!!!

[KilroyJC]

Good morning, 49 going to 73 wind gusts to 13 MPH

Up way too early. Cramp in one leg. Wife is sleeping and I hope she can get some more rest after the adjustments in her medications. Her doctor is also the chair of the committee for our state for Covid vaccinations. He said that new covid boosters will be available in the fall for the new strains and said to wait for that before getting the next one. For her to get vaccinated she has to be off her other meds for two weeks with a lot of resultant pain.

Used the tractor yesterday to work on the area next to the pond again and cleared out a bunch of good sized rocks. Ran over it again with the tiller and more big rocks showed up and got them too. Off loaded them on the creek embankment to help with erosion.

Mowed some grass but did not finish it . More today to get done. One of our neighbors on his mower stopped to chat. He recently put up a 40 by 60 pole barn and long driveway to it. He is also into working on cars and equipment so we share stories about that. He has a new Toro ZT that he maintains in pristine condition.

Daughter had her dinner with her mentor yesterday in Parish. Her mentor is also a farm girl raised in the midwest so they have a common bond. Daughter always helped with he goats and remember her wrestling 100 lb male Alpine goats by the horns. Much like you see how cowboys take down calfs for branding.

Kilroy, your skills are improving. Only 30 mins for a big stump is great

Drew, there are fiberglass repair kits to repair that crack. Rough edges are good for bonding just don't get dirt in it. If you do sand it out before glassing. Use the fiber mat to stuff in hole if hollow cavity is there. Wet the mat first with resin. Sand lightly by hand. Use a block sander and there are curved ones too if needed. Angle grinders can ruin it really quick if not careful

David, you have been working hard on that power washing. Looks like you are almost done. Some of our kids thinks the equipment around here is all old junk. I will leave it at that since they are not inheriting it anyway

Thank you!

Dont forget - it was a pine stump, not like that walnut last week, so that makes a difference too. It was still a big sucker, I had to knock off a lot of dirt before I could move it.

 

[KilroyJC]

Good morning!

God has given us another chance to get it right (or at least not screw up too badly).

49F, going to mid-70’s, rain likely this afternoon.

Yesterday was some real progress at the woodlot, a couple more trees to come down and then I think I can actually run the plow behind the tractor and start busting up some soil - maybe even get some “Spring Planting” done before Spring ends LOL!

today is appointment for new GP doctor, ten minutes from house instead of 20+ miles out-ofXState, then trip wonWally World, and see what the weather is.

I hope everyone has a happy healthy safe productive blessed Friday!

 

[ronjhall]

Drew, have you thought about putting Aluminum Diamond Plate around corner of RV. It would be easy fix. Do the other side at same time.

 

[Thomas]

43...wow, saw my breath outside this morning...going to 72.

My wife's uncle died, so we went to North Carolina for the funeral. I have a lot of catching up to do here.

Son, pregnant DIL and dogs coming in tonight for the weekend.

No nap for you today.

 

[Thomas]

Indeed wonderful news Kytle.

 

[Thomas]

37F clear sky upper 60's for high,cover the garden areas good chance frost didn't happen...whew.

Outside chores done E muffin time.
Plans for today...fence off the last 2 areas keep turkeys from causing damage,dump run and critter food stop,than see what the day offers...can't forget about date night.

Enjoy your day all.

 

[Popgadget]

Good Morning
58 with a high of 70 under clear skies.

Yesterday was a nice trip to Vero, got back to Philly before 1:30, was home by 3.
Zoe was glad to see me, we went for a walk, she ran around like a nut.
Wife is suffering from Alligator bite, I check for tooth marks daily, and am unscathed so far. It slowed her down quite a bit though. She is definitely feeling better, but we are still on separate floors now.

After Zoe got enough attention, I did get the loader off the tractor and hitched up the Progressive mower. Managed to get all the open areas mowed, and ran the Lazer to trim around the house and fences. Grandson came up to blow off the mowers, park the progressive, refuel and put the tractor back inside, then we drove the Lazer for a little bit and parked it as well. Got the trash and recycling down to the street, took oldest son to pick up his car at the repair shop, (Zoe came along for that ride), and called it a day.

Today I have a trip to Burlington VT at 1, it will take longer to drive to the airport than to get to Burlington. No waiting, just a drop off, head back to Philly and get home in plenty of time to play music.

I think that is the extent of real work for the next few weeks, and it’s a stretch to call it work.
Might start trimming the tops of the fence posts with a chainsaw this morning before I have to go.

 

[LouNY]

Morning to all;
Had a busy yesterday and expect today will be also. Rented a Kubota excavator a KX 80, nice machine as far as hydraulics and controls but the tracks are whipped she doesn't get around as good as it should. Dug a ditch for a retaining wall removing a bunch of large rocks and rotted railroad ties and set up two courses of mafia blocks. Today will be removing the drive entrance to the garage that is in poor shape and has some cracks and holes. Then to start getting forms ready for a couple of concrete pours after adding a bit of gravel in a few places. Been quite a while since I put in a full day on equipment, about 6 hours on the excavator and 3-4 hours on the tractor hauling off the spoils pile.
Everyone stay safe.

 

[kenmbz]

Morning all, 50 going to 73 and sunny.
Got a few hours weed whacking in yesterday.
Today will finish that an and get some seat time moving tree parts around the back yard. Might need to warm up the saws to help with that.

Wife's high school friend passed from cancer and neighbors uncle passed and they now have a second dog a jack russell in their care from him.

Kyle congrats - graduation and awards - should be very proud

Took dog to vet, ear infection, pills and $400 (!) but she is certainly in good spirits and loves being at the vets

Condolences Wngsprd and congrats on the DIL

Popgadget hope the mrs. feels better quick

Be well,


View downhill from the ornamental garden, still need to clean it up more, but it's getting there. Ash bench is holding up well so far

 

[Looking4new]

Good morning, the low is 45 and the high going to 68°F. Wind WSW 5 to 10 mph. Zero % of precipitation. I can handle that.

After the town/dump run yesterday, I opted to do nothing. Had pancakes for supper with real maple syrup and promptly at 6:30 laid down for a power nap. Turned that into a power sleep...all night...got up at 6 this morning.
Found I had 5 pages to catch up on before I could post this one.

Drew, SAFE-T-CAP used to make corners for Jeeps and I am pretty sure they will fit your camper. At least checking out their website will give you a few options/ideas on what to do to alleviate your problem.

Kilroy, have you thought about a stump fence? They also make a good habitat for small critters.

Tin work is on the list for today and tomorrow. IF I can get it all knocked off today then I can top dress the north field tomorrow and possibly fill in a couple of ruts I found when I cut the grass.
My compost pile is ONLY for the lawns. We put the used cat litter onto it over the winter. I stir it up in spring (already done) and fall.

You all have a safe Memorial Day weekend.