Recent content by txdon

What did you do? We have all been there.

They had 60 volunteers organized by the Taylor feed store to help clean up last weekend. The local football team and cheerleaders were in the group. Still no word when they will reopen. https://www.facebook.com/SweetEatsFruitFarm/

Good morning! Cold outside at 64˚F heading to 100˚. Today is the coldest and hottest day this July. I need to trim some hedges while it is cool this morning. Can anyone recommend a power pruner with extension pole? I need to buy one. Also on the agenda put a coat of no-slip on the outdoor...

No they are still closed because of the flood according to their web site. They are encouraging people to buy Fall festival tickets in advance (40% off) and if someone donates tickets to a charity they will double the number of tickets to that charity - if you donate 2 they will donate 4 more...

Ken what kind of bush/vine do you have by the gazebo that looks like a bird with wings spread and how do you have it supported?

Good morning! 77˚F heading to the low 90s with cloud cover and S winds keeping away the 100s. 10% chance of needed rain this evening. Water temp before sunrise 83˚, it has been rising to 88˚ during the sunny afternoons. Porch ceiling fan started right up, it is a fix. A brisk walk this...

I took the big ladder around back and turned the ceiling fan it had one friction spot and it stopped again after moving a bit. I oiled the spindle good and it seems to be working fine. Easy fix #2 for the morning thread.

Success, a refund of $140 from the gas company and got the new (warranty) Ryobi leaf vac delivered yesterday. Now one of the two porch fans (no light kits) on the same switch stopped working. What would be your order to diagnose it? The fan move a half rotation when I turned on the switch...

If you guessed a milling machine you would be right. No longer is there a temporary crown for a tooth, I helping the dentist pay for this crown milling machine by getting a crown this morning. It makes the permanent crown in about 15 minutes in the dentist office. Yea I don't have to go...

Good morning! Pool temp is 81˚ sunrise temp is 77˚ cloudy heading to the mid 90s. A long walk this morning (3 miles) then a swim this afternoon. Maybe I can start putting a coat of varnish on the wooden outside table and 4 chairs, I also need to change out the AC house filters today, and...

Good evening. 92˚ H/I 103˚. A mow then a dip in the pool today, ahhhh, water temp a refreshing 84˚.

Does your state have Ag exemptions for cattle grazing?

Good morning! 78˚F heading to the mid 90s. The clouds are keeping us out of the triple digits. The morning pool temp is 82˚ afternoon temp is 87˚, pleasant. Swimming laps in the afternoon. Shoulder is talking after swimming I can tell it is a new exercise for it. The 97 missing list from...

Good morning! 74˚F heading to the upper 90s, S wind, no rain in the 10 day forecast, Carrot hot dogs are marinating in the refrigerator, ready to cook, and the instant pot bean hotdogs are ready. Our 4 street neighborhood's Summer hot dog picnic is today. We just missed the National Hot Dog...

Good morning! 70˚s-90˚s no rain in the 10 day, S winds. Our lake is over full and the flood gate are open to get it down to the full level. The earthen spillway at 834' was not needed, The level now is 801' down from the high of 806'. Full pool is 791'. The dam only stops the water on...