Good morning!!!!

[kenmbz]

You can still get non subscription version of office, not the 365 yearly subscription version. I’m using 2019 office home and student.

That is what I buy from Stacksocial, $50 Office Pro 1019 plus Win 11 license (if needed)

 

[LouNY]

I use and have used Open Office for a long time it will do everything microsoft office will do with no cost and no advertising or subscriptions.
Apache OpenOffice - Official Site - The Free and Open Productivity Suite

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Back in the day it was pretty common for a spreadsheet or database program to be able to import CSV files. They'd provide an option to map each field in the file to a column in the spreadsheet or cell in the database. Don't the modern apps still have that, too?

Most do.

 

[plowhog]

That is what I buy from Stacksocial, $50 Office Pro 1019 plus Win 11 license (if needed)

This is incredibly helpful. Thanks for posting. I will purchase it today for a PC that needs it.

 

[daugen]

Why August, Drew? Is that when you're planning your cross country trip?

If so, the southern leg is gonna be a real cooker. And wildfire smoke on the northern side could also be problematic. Could you consider the Fall shoulder season, maybe mid to late September after it cools off some?

thanks. leaving Aug 28th, North route first
timing driven by seeing my sister in CA, who has to fly back here for a family wedding, which unfortunately
I will miss. I expect to be on the road 7 weeks, maybe 8.
Coming back through Colorado, BIL in Salida, missing snow both ways is a big priority.

I'll be at Marin RV park Sept 16th to the 21st, then headed down your way

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 51F @ 8:00 AM in Orcutt, CA. Cloudy. High 63F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
It was sunny with puffy white clouds in the 60s when I got here yesterday afternoon, but a half hour later the fog rolled in and the temps dropped ten degrees. Brrrr!

Stepped out into a fog bank yesterday morning, too. Couldn't even see the end of the driveway 30' away. But by the time I got to the big concrete bridge across the Feather River I was down and out of it. It was gray skies all the way to the coast where I finally got a little sun. Smooth run with no issues, other than a little drowsiness. Got a Coke and stretched my legs in a rest stop and was fine after that.

A trucker friend of mine recommended podcasts as a way to counter drowsiness, so yesterday I listened to a few. Had to skip one or two where the narrator's voice droned on and made me sleepy, but found most were interesting and even entertaining. Topics were all over the map, and ranged from airhead BMW motorcycles, the shooting sports, land diving (primitive precursor to bungee jumping), to poop (how'd that get in there???). I'd downloaded a bunch of podcasts into the iPhone, but apparently at some point the phone started to stream them from the Internet. So I think that's where the poop came from.

Today is for unloading and putting stuff away, probably a lot of tomorrow, too.

Hang in there, gang, Friday's comin'!

 

[RedNeckGeek]

I use and have used Open Office for a long time it will do everything microsoft office will do with no cost and no advertising or subscriptions.
Apache OpenOffice - Official Site - The Free and Open Productivity Suite

Me 2. Even works on my Macs.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

thanks. leaving Aug 28th, North route first
...
I expect to be on the road 7 weeks, maybe 8.
Coming back through Colorado, BIL in Salida, missing snow both ways is a big priority.

I drove I-80 through Salt Lake City the Rockies for a few days in a snow storm many winters ago, and would not willingly repeat the experience. That was in late February and early March, though. One advantage you have with your lengthy trip, and especially the motorhome, is you can lay over an extra day or two if you run into bad weather. Or even detour to better weather. Easy to figure out with the weather radar and information apps on our modern cell phones.

I'll be at Marin RV park Sept 16th to the 21st, then headed down your way

Plenty of time to hide the women and children.

 

[daugen]

I drove I-80 through Salt Lake City the Rockies for a few days in a snow storm many winters ago, and would not willingly repeat the experience. That was in late February and early March, though. One advantage you have with your lengthy trip, and especially the motorhome, is you can lay over an extra day or two if you run into bad weather. Or even detour to better weather. Easy to figure out with the weather radar and information apps on our modern cell phones.

Plenty of time to hide the women and children.

yes
I am going to make sure I use the trip weather site, put in your route and timing and it predicts the weather.
That I will surely look at every morning over coffee.
Giving myself extra time getting out.
once that time frame is met, then taking my time going home.
I am mostly worried about high winds/tornadoes, etc. Just never know until you get there.

 

[sodamo]

68°F and no rain

Not sure I can call yesterday as productive yet.

Still fighting with Sophie’s pool. I do think I managed to get the algae killed, but can’t seem to have much luck getting it out of pool, just so fine it blows thru the vacuum bag leaving a cloudy mess. Never had that problem before.

Also spent time with my budget app project. Settled on Monarch initial attempt. So so different than my prior experience.

Continue today
H&F this afternoon


Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning! Low of 37°.... wow! High today should hit 48°. Sunny, but the wind again... 25-35 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

Drew, you will scare the snow away now that you're totally prepared! The worst thing I caught with the snowblower was a 4" log sticking out.... BANG️ the shear pins didn't even break, but it did a number on the gearbox.
Replaced the gearbox and the second time using it, got a big 2 1/2" rock that surfaced from the drive base. Took out the gearbox again..... sold the blower to the neighbor for $50.

RNG, your upbringing as far as getting "informed" about finances is very similar to mine.... learn as you go..... I can see how it can go either way. With today's technology, I think there are more ways for people to be exposed to financial information. Whether a good choice is made --- that's another story......

Dennis, your area sure is cold! Add a little moisture = bone chilling..... Stay warm!

Phil, some more beautiful pieces! Nice grain. Maybe someday I'll get a lathe. Then I'll never have any time.....

Scott, any more work on the seats? We did some preliminary sketches for the corner cabinet, subject to change of course. The question remains to add a couple drawers or not.....

Gonna try to get the shelves stained today. Wishful thinking.....

Everyone have a great day!

 

[scott_vt]

Good Afternoon Guys,

I did cut out a lot of heart loss by writing down the correct answer so I don't make the same mistake twice.

Don, I have started recently doing the same thing, if I can get 2 full lessons in then I consider it a win for the day !

I’m thinking about a classic stone fireplace, I could add a fresh air vent into it though.

PopG, a couple of years ago I installed a DVL EmberGlow propane insert in our fire place. Looks nice and throws a good amount of heat ! We did have a woodstove in the basement in the Ct home but I decided that two woodstoves in Vermont was enough! One in the house and one the woodshop in the barn ! The gas fireplace here is vented through the chimney !

Scott, any more work on the seats? We did some preliminary sketches for the corner cabinet, subject to change of course. The question remains to add a couple drawers or not.....

Hi Ted, no more work done, and it may be awhile before anymore does get done. We are leaving for southern Florida next Wednesday for two weeks ! I brought the four front legs back to Ct for turning, but it has been much too cold to do anything in the Ct garage !

 

[mpham]

Quick answer session.
I finish them with shellac, tung oil or Tried and True finish. All are food safe.
If not used with food items I use poly or spar varnish.
These dishes were made with Cedar and Maple.
As far as mounting. I drill an 1 1/2 hole 1/8 deep and mount it on my Record Power SC2 chuck. Then I turn a 5 inch mortis into what will be the back side.

 

[two_bit_score]

So I went out in the cold for gas and diesel. It was -1° with wind. I thought I prepared for it.

There is no way I would be able to dress for -1F temps. Especially with wind. Thankfully we don't get that cold here.

 

[two_bit_score]

and folks start
getting paid,

That is the key in local government. Don't pay them. Ever.

 

[two_bit_score]

Good Morning in the afternoon!

Looks like we are out of the deep freeze. Expecting a high of 56F today. Over night lows in the 20's the rest of the week but high temps well above freezing during the days.

We had no pipes issues at either place or at rentals so I'm very happy.

Heading out to take some debris to the dump.

Everyone please have a safe, warm, comfortable, productive day and be well-fed!

 

[Looking4new]

Another three hours of plowing done and the dump/town run as well. That makes 9 hours on the last fuel up and I still have over 1/2 a tank (7 gallon tank) of fuel.
The heater blower worked flawlessly today. I find that IF I get too hot, I can open the windshield half way and that keeps me cool enough, but not cold. Next Tuesday it is supposed to get up around the freezing mark, so I will trouble shoot the whole electrical thing then.
I have a 100 watt incandescent bulb in my trouble light, that will keep my hands warm enough.
I was never taught how to budget, but I am slowly learning.
My company has a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), I contributed 5% and the company matched it. On good seasons I chucked in 8% but the company would only put in their 5%. After I quit for almost a year I pulled the RRSP from the company and put it all into stock. Bank of Montreal stock to be specific. At the time BMO was trading at $35.oo/share I sunk 80 grand into BMO stock and now BMO is trading at $130.oo/ share. I think I came out on top on that one. I can live on the dividends plus Old Age Security (OAS) and Canada Pension Plan (CPP). I am just not all that sure I want to retire. I like the extra 40+ grand a season I make when working. Last year was 47.4 Grand. That amounts to 47 thousand reasons why I should keep working. All of them dollars.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good morning all. 33ºF for the start, clear sky. light breeze. Slept 9 hours last night. Did not refire the insert, high in the 50's today.Worked on Estate paperwork, hope to get the Fidelity stuff soon, then can leave off at lawyer. Have left other stuff hanging hoping to catch up on fish club stuff soon. Chapel Friend brought by beef stew, fresh corn bread hot out of the oven and nice chunk of Pineapple Upside-down cake. Will celebrate warmer weather with an outdoor bike ride.
Tuesday afternoon 2:52 PM CST
Frits it was not the chart but the subject matter. When Covid was becoming a hot topic I was reporting Dallas, TX Covid statistics. Had a whole post removed for two lines, no charts. Initially no one knew why, but TBN started a policy of no Covid info on the site, was triggering too much "flamethrowing" on the site. I hope you understand. If you want more info please feel free to PM me.
Two_bit yes an good idea. Sorry no traction.
Dennis glad cars and driveway around cars cleared of snow.
Ron my story very close to yours. We talked over what was needed before spending, we had a goal of my early retirement which happened on schedule. I started helping with checkbook and paying bill when she went to Alaska, then shortly before passing. Wish she was still here.
Ron neat pic
Randy(wag) glad mowing and trim went well Hope memorial service went well for Neighbor's son, my prayers for his family. Hope town run went well.
Thomas glad no rain on top of snow, Hope snow control went well. Evening plans sound very good.
Dennis how nice to have driveway plowed, hope he didn't remove much rock,
Bill sorry about the plowing with no heat. I always had open station tractor, had a good pair of ski bibs and jacket which kept everything warm but hands and feet. Hope you can track short down.
Kilroy glad you have plenty of wood for winter. Glad you convinced the chickens to go into a warmer area.
Dennis my aux heat kicked in while temps below 20ºF. But insert was maintaining adequate heat while I was up.
Buppies Cowboys had Jimmy then he left after 1 Superbowl. I always suspected that Jerry Jones(owner) figured in his leaving, which is why I would to change owners Just not going to happen.
Wednesday morning 3:30 AM CST posts:
NHBX sorry about the sleet, I hate it. Glad couch unable to sneak away, it pays to be on top of it .
Ron hope you are warm. neat pic I did like that squirrel pic, could have a lot of fun putting a caption on it
Billy glad you put antifreeze tester to work. I ordered more test kits, and got notice some the kits will get a later expire date. Tracking during hike sounds like fun. Bet the opossum is easily distracted. Hope wife's mom ok.
Don glad all utilities working. Hope PT went well and BOI not adding to work because his time is short. You broke freezing about an hour after we did.
Drew sorry furnace working so hard to keep house warm. Stove or insert hard to leave when it has been real cold out. Good to hear warmer weather possible. Have fun with your seeds
Mike 5ºF is COLD. Hope not much wind. Glad not much on agenda, nothing like a big bridge to enhance the car crashes.
Thomas hope snow control and Mrs pick up went well.
Dennis wow, what a dream. Hope lunch was good. Sorry about add work load on FB site.
Dennis sorry to hear about your dad's vehicles condition.
Kilroy glad Harry like the day care. Sorry about on going issues at work, nice to hear some entertainment value .
Plowhog any reason for second residence? Good luck with project.
Ken hope snow control went well.
Buppies hope you are feeling better each day, prayers sent. Hope Dr find good way forward.
Billy glad I did not need to be out in the real cold.
Scotty sorry about the gutters, is there a gutter guard you can use to slow down the trash build up?
Drew hop you have enough on hand till store gets more.
Lou hope snow control went well. Ever work on using a fan to move the warm air around?
More catch up tonight
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues, Ron /heart, Billy /mom hypertension & congestive heart failure, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /cancer, parathyroid,blood sugar /wife healing, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, /granddaughter with Evans Syndrome, Ken /dad possible dementia, /chronic fatigue, Diet not working, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Mark /sister liver transplant and recovery, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, 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, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage dissolving, / friend stop drinking, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /land development, /favorable winds not in the forecast there, /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]

There is no way I would be able to dress for -1F temps. Especially with wind. Thankfully we don't get that cold here.

I remember a scout backpacking trip at below 0° F starting at Caledonia to Pine Grove on the AT. I helped drive them up, but did not hike that one as I did not have the gear for it. I have slept out down to 10° F.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

if you look back at old posts from 2020 timeframe, you will see alligatoritis mentioned, or getting bit by the alligator if you got covid. We had to talk around it. Mostly used to give a daily totals, until the administration decided you could not mention it at all. TBN lost a lot of participants then.
Mostly, dads car was an early 2000 Saturn, that was my oldest sisters car until she passed away in 2011. Now dad only drove a few miles into town and back. The car was not road worthy.
29° and calling for 2” snow.
Yesterday I picked up Chinese for lunch, and grabbed a couple extra to have for tomorrow’s snow day. I told my son that my wife will try to claim them for a dinner meal so she wouldn’t have to cook. Sure enough, today she said don’t eat those, they will be tomorrow’s supper.
I said, hold on now, I bought that for lunch, but I got a feeling if I eat it for lunch, there won’t be a supper.