Good morning!!!!

[PJSprog]

33°F and partly cloudy this morning, going up to 62° today! I can't remember the last time we had a morning low above freezing.

On the other side of that, the mud has returned.

Good afternoon, gents.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

55 deg. out, turned pellet stove off.
Got the stone out of the yard from pushing snow.
Need to buy 2 fence posts for the split rail, the wind last week knocked one rotted one over. I keep replacing 1 or so a year. Had one break at the ground late fall, and I put a T post next to it to hold it. Will probably buy a spare, wish I could find locust ones, not these PT ones.
Just found a place up in PA, above lancaster, that sells locust split rail posts, $34 each I think he said. PT at HD are $18 ea... Hard decision, these PT ones have lasted almost 20 yrs.
got my bike miles in.

 

[Popgadget]

I like the sound of the electric pump, too, to avoid the overhead and noise of a compressor. Can you point me in the direction of the setup you found?

Here is what I got. Works well.

VEVOR Electric Hydraulic Pump, 10000 PSI 750W 110V 488 in³/8L Capacity, Single Acting Solenoid Valve, Electric Driven Hydraulic Pump Power Pack Unit with Pedal Switch for Punching/Bending/Jack Machine | VEVOR US

VEVOR Electric Hydraulic Pump with 10,000 PSI, 750W motor, 8L tank, non-slip pads, and 9.8 ft oil pipes for versatile and efficient hydraulic tasks.

www.vevor.com

 

[Looking4new]

Things are just ducky at Drews house!
It must be warm outside, the steel roof is unloading. The freezing rain didn't happen, but a big flake snow did happen.
When I go out for supper I will check and see if I am plowing tomorrow.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Evening Dennis,

Need to buy 2 fence posts for the split rail, the wind last week knocked one rotted one over.

I have to agree with you, for the price the PT posts last a long time ! I’m not sure I could ever realize the benefits of locust posts at my age !

 

[Looking4new]

As long as the snow holds off, I will NOT be plowing tomorrow. We've got less than an inch so far.

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Tuesday) morning. Overnight Low of 11.3C and it's presently 23.4C, mostly sunny & fairly calm.

Yesterday's Dentist visit went pretty much as expected = yes, the tooth is cracked and can't be 'saved'. The Dentist that 'can' perform an extraction will be available on Monday and I've made an appointment for that arvo. It's all part of living in a small town... I'm just grateful that St Helens is 'big enough' to have a Dental practice.

Besides that, I've 'put up' with the tooth for a couple of months so one more week won't be a burden.

So, this arvo I should get at mowing around the house, driveway & front paddock.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Good Evening Dennis,

I have to agree with you, for the price the PT posts last a long time ! I’m not sure I could ever realize the benefits of locust posts at my age !

Yes, but saw a nice restaurant up there I want to try, so will probably go and buy 3 or 4, later in week.

 

[Buppies]

Watched a lot of tree removal today mini ex getting work out. Lots of bare ground maybe plant wild flowers just one idea

Good evening

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 37ºF, fog, light breeze. Light wind, moderate gusts, Mostly clear sky after fog lifted, and high temp was 71ºF. Made coffee to start day, had some fish club work, files to sent to heart Dr, putter, bike maintenance, bike ride, nap, made hamburger stroganoff for dinner, lot of leftovers
NHBX If you get the fairy to come, let me know how you did it
Ron glad you have a way to pule mule out if stuck now with receiver hitch. Glad NASCAR entertaining. Good luck with boom pole/log tong project. Hope no clogged drains. Nice woodpecker pic.
Drew hope good breakfast with brother. How did you know ambition fairy went out with Randy's wine faeries?
Spike56 good luck with reviving the stock tank.
Billy glad good hike. Doesn't seem like cold water deters Della. Gas on my trip to St Louis was 2.529 to 2.579/gal with no incentive Great pics, are there fish in pond?
Spike56 nice week of weather. Hope to-do list doesn't interfere too much with fishing.
Happy glad it's warming in your neck of the woods. Sounds like nice conserve energy day.
Frits glad tools and some clutter dealt with. Hope descale of coffee pot went well.
Scott(VT) hope service on wife's Honda went well. At least it will be warmer when you walk. Hope basement clean up goes well.
Buppies glad you got a lot of riding in yesterday. prayers sent.
Mike hope you more firewood processed, and house supplies picked up.
Don hope your date tree makes it. Sorry Farms blooming predictions off due to weather. glad you got your return already.
Thomas hope you were able to take care of limb.
Bill thanks for plow info. Hope conserve energy went well well today.
Paul glad you got hay down before leaving, sorry about change at Mission BBQ. Have fun in little plane, and with new printer.
Ken hope you get limbs up before ground thaw, glad bridge fully open now. Grilled steaks sounds good. Hope nurse was able to help your dad with pain.
Drew glad good breakfast, sorry he over did walking. Glad you had a lot of opportunity to talk to people, sorry food was only fair.
Friend(trac) glad Farm Boss on good shape with the air filter cleaned. Hope you can get trailer to retrieve mower. Hope you get a good look at property, and 500i gets a good workout.
RNG sorry you are still having to do repairs on north house. Hope you can borrow what you need and Realtor meeting goes well.
David glad tilling is progressing nicely. Thanks for project description. Hope he does some consulting with a pro. Glad lunch was good. Hp[e HH was good
Drew nice Ducks. Sorry no girls in flock.
PJ congrats for being above freezing. Hope mud dries out quickly.
Dennis glad it warmed up for you. Hope pellet stove done for this winter. Glad stone back in driveway. I guess the locust look better, any ides how long the locust posts are lasting? Glad you're getting your bike miles.
Bill glad roof unloading.
Bill sorry no plow tomorrow.
Rnady(WAG) sorry tooth not salvageable. Hope mowing went well.
Dennis good excuse to try the restaurant.
Bubbies glad tree cleanup started. Hope wild flowers work out
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues, 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 /dad dementia, /chronic fatigue, Diet not working, Randy(wag) /sister stoke, 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, /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, hurricane victims, and Country.

 

[ronjhall]

Coffee is brewing. 34° with cloudy skies this morning. Heading to 49° with partly sunny skies. All the drains are flowing aways from buildings as they should. Had to break some ace away for a couple of them. Got boom pole adapter completed yesterday. Took it out to woods and pulled a couple of log out. Even got it painted. Today I will put it back together. Then cleanup shop and put tools away. No other plans for today.

Everyone stay well and safe.

Good Morning All.

 

[ronjhall]

Taking my tongs into woods to try them out. Pulled a couple of logs out so I can cut them up. It reminds me why I built a grapple for my FEL bucket.

 

[NHBX]

Good morning,
35° now and smelly, skunk(s) are out for their spring fling lol. Hope neighbors dog didn’t get whacked, he lets him out loose in the morning.

Today 02/25
Generally cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 48F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight 02/25
A few showers early, then clouds lingering overnight. Low 36F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Grocery shopping and a trip to Wally World is about it for today.

Enjoy your day everyone
Stay safe and healthy
Prayers for those in need

 

[Thomas]

29F cloudy low 40's for high light rain start around 2pm until 6pm

Outside chores done E muffin time.
Plans for today... 8 hours at part store afterwards not sure yet

Enjoy your day all.

 

[Looking4new]

Good morning, the low is 32 and going to a high of 36°F. Wind WSW 3 mph. Cloudy.

Today is a dump/town run and then back here to plow. Basically clean up the mountain of snow that came off the roof. It landed right where we put the snow off the deck, which we use to get in and out of the front door. One of my piles of snow is going to get bigger today.

Have a safe day all

 

[wngsprd]

35 going to 66 and sunny.

NHBX, our smelly skunk was out yesterday morning. I went out with the flashlight but couldn't find him.

Mostly, I didn't see any fish in the pond, but did see a couple of beer cans.

Spent some time with son and granddaughter before they left for home. Gave my coffee roaster its best cleaning ever. Ready to roast, but need to change the oil in my truck first.

 

[daugen]

good morning all
59 degrees today, sure will feel nice
nothing on the calendar for today
I'd love to turn the water back on outside to use the hose, wash the car, etc but temps are going back down soon enough.

I tried to clean out the veggie garden yesterday morning and stuff was still frozen. Should be loosened up today, will do some
garden prep. Basically any excuse to stay outside.
decided to simplify veggies this year, no squash vs more radishes and lettuce. Will always grow some peppers and tomatoes.
plus I have six rose bushes coming in, some to climb over new fence and some to stand alone. I did order an expensive (for me)
dwarf rose tree for front yard, need to put it out in the sun as much of front of property is shaded. And roses like their sun.
And their fertilizer, which I also ordered.

three years of planting bulbs has paid off, lots of Spring flowers getting ready to pop up.
front gardens still full of leaves, might work on that today. I left them in there to add insulation for freezing but think
we're past the extra cold time now.

am hoping Ted and Dona are doing ok. Will send him a private note.

 

[Happy in NC]

Good morning TBN!!

28 this morning and going to a glorious low 70s with sun!
Had a pretty good day yesterday. I wen to the corner and rooted around for some metal for torch project. Decided against the stretch metal for the base as I need to weld on upright for lifting and need all the anchor points I can get.
Also got my buggy project out of the garage so I have some room to work
Plan today is to get an eye exam and pick out glasses. Ashamed of the ones I have. Been an optician for
50 years but haven't gotten new since I retired about 4 years ago. Gonna be a new experience to pay retail use insurance etc. Much needed.
Other then that I will have to see what I get in to.

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

 

[Happy in NC]

Thanks for the photo, Happy. Do you think the hydraulic cylinder would work if it were inverted? That's the way the one on my press is mounted, so I'd have to cobble together the base and springs to mimic how yours is

I don't really know. I did it the way I did because the old one was upright and the is an indent at the top that the plunger slips in to. It would need the top plate reworked in order to put it upside down.
The thought to flip it never occurred to me. I like the way it works though.

 

[m7040]

good morning, 38 going to 55 nice weather

Going to the appointment for the injured finger this morning. Will be nice to get the splint off that is always in the way

Changing my work out to focus more on upper body strength. Daily work out routine is working good