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2022-08-06, 0653 66° right now...high about 90°. Pretty overcast right now...maybe some rain (I hope) Dump run is the only chore...if it doesn't rain, probably give the lawn a trim

I mow one area the length of our front yard (couple, three hundred feet) that's steep (25-30 degrees). It's only about 3-4 feet wide (bottom of an embankment) and a very slow mow. That guy was mowing way too fast...running slower may have worked. Also, ROPS down...he's lucky he (apparently)...

As I was driving to work this morning, I thought of something I was looking at a couple days ago when driving home... The roadside mowing is going on on I-89 (highway through Vermont and New Hampshire). These guys are mowing with big cab tractors (Masseys, I think) with a 10' cutter. They're...

2022-08-05, 0413 70° right now...high in the lower 80's and T-storms predicted Hopefully, the insurance issue is squared away. The hospital is going to resubmit those 2 bills. We'll see what happens...

If one beer is good, wouldn't 6 beers be better????

I'm ready for that!! Got the gear ready to handle winter chills

He's exactly right!!

No, I haven't...seems like it would be a rather expensive weed killer There's only a couple places I'd need to weed, and I just pull 'em

Possibly true...we'd likely have to go to Lebanon, NH (about 25 miles south), if necessary. We have several battery powered lanterns and an EGO area light at home https://egopowerplus.com/portable-area-light-lt1000/ We've got 4 (7.5 A/hr) EGO batteries and 3 or 4 (5.0 A/hr) batteries plus...

2022-08-04, 0347 62° right now...high in the low 90's and, maybe, thunderstorms Spent about an hour or so on the phone with my health insurance provider. This was to discuss some bills they didn't pay which they should have. I think it's squared away...at least I hope it is... Here's...

That was also a factor...Generac has not received good reviews at all. IMHO, if you can afford it, diesel is the way to go...but it's going to be pretty expensive

I recently got an estimate for either an 18kW or 20kW unit.... about $9K plus you'll need a propane tank installation if you don't have one...plus the transfer switch. If I went for it, I'd want to automatic transfer switch. All told, it would cost $13K-$14K We never had an extended outage in...

Yep...WD-40 doesn't work well loosening up parts...

2022-08-03, 0359 59° right now...high in the mid 80's No rain yesterday, although it looked like it for a while.

2022-08-02, 0353 65° right now...high in the low 80's and rain showers (I hope!!) The 10 day forecast shows rain and showers starting on Friday and continuing to the following Thursday...I hope we get it When I got home yesterday, I gave the lawn a looksee....yep, about time for a trim. Maybe...

2022-08-01, 0402 63° right now...high in the mid-80's

2022-07-31...0940 73° right now....high in the mid-80's not sure what I'll get into today. Wife and stepdaughter are going to one of their kin's bridal shower, so that'll leave me and Margeaux

Frankly, in a CUT...even a larger CUT, I wouldn't even consider a 2WD machine

2022-07-30, 0719 60° right now...high in the upper 70's. No dump run...just not enough to be worthwhile. Lawn could use a trim here and there...not sure if I'm going to worry about it today. Some rain predicted for late next week and I'd rather the lawn get a drink before I mow...we'll see... I...

Same here...about 40 years in the field... Can't teach an old dog new tricks, eh? Biggest mistake I made was getting in to Quality Systems (ISO 9000 and currently, AS 9100)

Good luck, PJ!!!! Staying in a QA function?

2022-07-29, 0533 67° right now...high about 80... This is a work remote day...nice to sleep in a bit!

2022-07-28, 0407 58° right now...high in the low 80's and maybe some rain or storms this afternoon...

Toasted? I prefer a toasted 'mater samwich

2022-07-27, 0409 53° right now...high in the low 80's... Stepdaughter found a bird's nest in the eaves...asked me not to mow around there for a week or two as there were chicks which will probably be learning to fly over the next couple weeks. Checked it out and yep, there's momma. Didn't hear...

2022-07-26, 0408 53° right now...high in the upper 70's today...

2022-07-25, 0413 69° right now, but feels hotter...pretty uncomfortable, actually. High in the low 80's and possible thunderstorms

Here's a good one...based upon a true incident

2022-07-24, 0940 73° right now, high about 90 or so... Chores were done yesterday, so a kick back day...

Dump run was done a couple hours ago...pretty full load of trash and recycle Used the air wand to blow out the garage and the Gator (Gator really needs a bath!!). There were a lot of acorns on the drive (near the garage and sidewalks), so gave them a shot too. Easy way to fall, walking on...

2022-07-23, 0828 70° right now...high about 90... Be a dump run this morning...that's probably about it today. Lawn is not ready to mow and is a bit burned, so that's out. Have a good day, all! Stay cool!!

That's why I don't join any of them...my wife does (Netflix). There's a lot of free movies on YouTube...with commercials, but they're normally short (5-15 seconds). Unless you need to see the latest and greatest, YouTube works for me. Plus, I have at least 250 (or more) flicks on DVD, Blu Ray...

Get well, ASAP!

Looks like Thomas is running late...guess Lebanon got hit by the storms Hope everything is OK...

From what my dealer tells me, hardworking the tractor might extend the intervals between regens, but won't prevent them. You can cancel or stop a regen if you're working the tractor, but only for so long. I suspect the OP may have cancelled regens multiple times and now it's likely going to have...

2022-07-22, 0254 Up way way too early... 64° right now...high in the upper 80's That severe thunderstorm prediction was a bust, at least for here (central Vermont). All we got was a bit of wind for, maybe, 15 minutes and a sprinkle. We'll see how Thomas made out since he's about 30 miles...

try using your browser and copy/ paste this Hachi: A Dog's Tale in the search field

Any updates on Randy (Topop)?

2022-07-21, 0356 66° right now...high in the upper 80's... rain and possible thunderstorms Wife and stepdaughter back from their visit to another stepdaughter, so the gang's all here. Margeaux was, as expected, ecstatic In to work today...

Here's another https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuVPpxrm2VAgpH3Ktln4HXg Here's one I strongly recommend...but keep the tissues nearby...you're gonna need them

Quite a few older movies downloadable on YouTube This isn't a movie, but it's a very emotional video of a true hero

Good plan!!!

Not too much...pay off the mortgage...probably retire, maybe Try to stay off Amazon!!!!

2022-07-20, 0618 69° right now...high about 90° if the forecast holds... No dump run yesterday...just not enough stuff to justify it. Couple webinars today, that's about it, I reckon

The man is a hero!!!

I don't think "duh" is too uncommon on TBN or any other message board

You still did better than the great majority of us!!! I was pretty fair with TIG (especially aluminum with the big puddle), ok with MIG...sucked at gas and stick welding. Can't use TIG or MIG (especially on aluminum since it uses high frequency) since I have a pacemaker

That's because I have no life outside TBN!!! Seriously, TBN was a big help when I bought my first tractor (Deere 670) and I've always enjoyed the posts. Every now and then, we'd get an a-hole, but that was rare and easy to ignore. Being pretty thick-skinned helps too I've only met one member...

2022-07-19, 0557 65° right now...pretty wet outside...must have rained most the night. High in the upper 80's today and, I reckon, the rain has passed. Try to make a dump run today, if time permits (working remotely and I have at least 2 or 3 webinars this morning)

Really sorry about your friend, LS, as well as all others on the aircraft. True heroes all... Been raining pretty steady for a couple hours now...nice soaker. It could last all night, as far as I'm concerned. Pup is stretched across the width of the bed. Margeaux been my wife's dog...she...

Epic naps are the best kind!!

2022-07-18, 1601 Hard rain coming down right now...no thunder or lightning...yet

Nicely done! Boy, it was 90 here yesterday...69 today and I don't see it getting any warmer. I'm sitting here in shorts and no tee shirt...feeling damn chilly!! Think I'll close the deck door...

Got the same one...nice piece of equipment

I'll wager a lot of people are gonna get screwed buying any used EV

I really enjoy your pictures and they take me back to my Navy shore duty which was at a Navy Air Facility (NAF) in Naples (Bella Napoli). Rome was cool...but I thought Venice was dingy... Did you get to Florence? That is a beautiful city!!

2022-07-18, 0606 57° right now...high in the mid-70's and rain/T-storms. The forecast is for ½". I hope we get it, but I'd be OK with just rain Although working remotely, I want to make a dump run and get a couple tubes of GP grease

Easier replacement, or if want to go what a hard plastic (UHMW), that's possible too

Bolted...

Too hot to mow...it would burn the lawn My other chore was to grease the tractor and chipper (just 2 fittings on the chipper, probably 18 on the tractor and loader. Bummer is, I got 4 or 5 fittings greased on the loader, then ran out of grease...could have sworn I had another tube. It's about...

It's great to have good, talented friends!!! Even better, if they're fairly local!!

First question would be if you need a full-sized pickup, or will a compact work? Secondly, 4WD or will 2WD do the job? I've had a lot of trucks throughout my life. Although some were full sized, most were smaller...like a Ford Ranger or Toyota Tacoma. I have a 2016 Tacoma crew cab and 4WD...

2022-07-17, 0537 55° right now. High in the upper 80's today. Whatever I'm going to do outside today...reckon I'd better get it done early...

It's a ***** getting old, ain't it?

2022-07-16, 61° right now...very pleasant. High in the mid-80's, if it makes it that far Been up a few hours...had breakfast (toast) and fed Margeaux. She's on the deck enjoying the beautiful morning. Not sure what I'll get into today. Not enough stuff to justify a dump run. I have some...

Yes she is...Bella was a sweetheart...Margeaux is a working dog I love 'em both!!

Older guys might have the knowledge....just not the strength any more

Margeaux... I never put it together until today... When we adopted Margeaux, we expected a Lickey Lickey puppy That's not what we got... Margeaux is (per her DNA report) is 82% Great Pyrenees...a very serious guard dog...very protective If you read about Great Pyrenees, you'll see that they...

Good decision!! There's a lot of bogus batteries on Amazon too...although warranted by EGO if sold through authorized dealers, many are sold by unauthorized sellers...

Plenty, if I want to!!! I have a bottle of whiskey and a case of beer...but I also have to care for sweet Margeaux and yard details...as well as the usual dish washing, clothes in the wash...all that. Oh yeah...and don't forget the dump run!! This is sweet...

Here's the update...

2022-07-15, 0329 54° right now...feels really good with a with the bedroom window open. High around 80° Wifey and stepdaughter should be in Florida, but haven't heard from them...that's not too untypical. Margeaux is doing great...no chewing on anything or stealing clothes out of the hamper...

If it's used for what it's designed for, it's a safe way to trim branches (1" to 3")...if standing on the ground. I have one, and I'd never use it when on a ladder. That said, any branch less the 1½"...better (and safer) using a lopper The bar on the one I have is 6"...personally, I wouldn't...

2022-07-14, 0851 64° right now...high in the mid-70's....maybe some T-Storms later today Wife and stepdaughter left at 0130 for Lebanon NH to catch a bus to the Boston airport. They're at the airport now...flight leaves in about half an hour. They're going to visit another stepdaughter in St...

Hope this works...

2022-07-13, 0401 64° right now...high, about 80°... We did have a hard rain yesterday...fast moving and didn't last long. No lightning or high winds. Looks like we escaped the heavy stuff... Going in to work in a couple hours to do some paperwork...than back home to babysit Margeaux

2022-07-12, 0447 68° right now...high about 80

I have the EGO pole saw...works great I also have one of those mini chain saws...can't recall the brand. It's OK for small stuff---1 to 3 inches. Smaller, the branch just chatters, larger, better off with a regular chainsaw If I had to do it over again, I wouldn't buy it. A decent quality loper...

Trimming is done with the weed whacker Some branches are down and staged at the chipper, but not enough to start the tractor to chip....maybe more over the next week. There's enough to do, but I'll need the pole saw. Done today...time for a beer

Good piloting!! https://nypost.com/2022/07/09/marine-veteran-makes-emergency-landing-on-north-carolina-highway/amp/#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16573616407669&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com

2022-07-10, 0837 57° right now...high in the upper 70's... Woke up around 0230-0300...had a heck of a time getting back to sleep (around 0500-0530). Posting late today and still a bit woozy from interrupted sleep. Probably back to bed for a while and do the weed trimming in the...

Lawn is mowed, trimming will be tomorrow. Picked up some of the downed branches...got a handful (10 +/- 2) branches to trim as well. Won't be much chipping, but it'll give me some tractor time (even if the Deere is stationary). That'll be a Sunday chore. I rarely drop trees...saplings up to...

Still run out of steam pretty quickly and some minor issues. I reckon this is "The New Normal" for me... But there's a lot of folks worse off than I am...Toppop, Eric and others...even you with the skin cancers... All we can do is live life the best we can...even when things do not work out so...

2022-07-09, 0707 51° right now...high in the mid-70'...sunny day Chores will be a dump run in a couple hours, then get gas for the truck and mower and hit the lawn. After that, a walk around with the string trimmer, if I have any energy left. Drew, no issues with TBN here...

202-07-08, 0354 57° right now...high, about 80...

What brand?

Great video of a real tragedy

My two favorite Thief Way of the Gun

2022-07-07, 0356 52° right now...high in the mid to upper 70's.

Climate change? Maybe...big question is how much mankind is involved and how much is a natural phenomenon. This planet has gone through multiple cycles of climate changes There's a lot of people using scare tactics for power and money. Al Gore is a huckster who made a lot of money on climate...

2022-07-06, 0411 66° right now...high in the mid-70's. Reckon I'm going to stop by and get fuel for the ZT on the way home...still might be too wet to mow, but at least I'll have a full tank when it's dry enough...

Pretty dreary day...forecast was for rain and the mid-70's. Light rain and don't think it got above the mid to upper 60's Don't think I heard any fireworks around here...

Probably have a green funeral...no casket, just a shroud. My stepdaughter's best friend's mother went the assisted suicide route (she had pancreatic cancer) and a green funeral. Reckon she went out on her own terms...

2022-07-05, 0414 55° right now... high in the mid-70's and rain today...

Missed posting this morning!! Beautiful day...upper 70's... very pleasant!!! Nothing done...was going to mow but ZT is low on fuel and not going to make a special run for fuel...get it on the way home tomorrow My day was sitting on the back deck, drinking beer (with a couple shots now n' then)...

2022-07-03, 0811 65° right now...high in the upper 70's... Grilled steak, mushrooms and other goodies on the grill yesterday, and downed a few beers...good time! Not sure what I'll get in to today...probably mow and do some trimming.

Same here, but rather then Bailey's, I pour a dollop of Kahlua. Not too often though...the Kahlua is really a bit too sweet for me.

Just make sure your quality system is kept lean as possible...9100 requires 6 documented procedures. All the rest, just need objective evidence (proof that you're complying). My problem is we have a number of bureaucratic a-holes that think we need work instructions for everything, including...

Yup!!

I'd like to see that myself... This one could probably work with a little ingenuity...

2022-07-02, 0808 67° and raining right now....high in the low 80's. Earlier, the rain was hard enough it woke me up...I initially thought it was a windstorm. No outside chores...too wet. Not enough trash to justify a dump run either. I do need to clean our gas grill...I can do that in the...

Watch Hachi: A Dog's Tale....great movie based upon a true tale... I'm more in to 40's and 50's movies...WW II war flicks (12 O'Clock High and They Were Expendable are my favorites) and early 50's crime (The Asphalt Jungle, almost any Kubrick crime film)

Try it...IMHO better on soft pretzels

How many times can you mow before a recharge is necessary?

Only an acre? Thought it'd be closer to three acres with 4 fully charged 10 A/hr batteries

That I understand...for some residential users (like me), the EGO could work. However, my Deere commercial ZT only has 530 hours and is paid for, so I'm not looking to buy either

IIRC, the EGO ZTR costs around $7K. I haven't seen any other manufacturers selling them...where'd you get the $27K price?

2022-07-01, 0409 57° right now...high in the upper 80's today... Audit is going fine...pretty low key, no findings (so far)

2022-06-30, 0416 53° right now...high in the mid-70's today

Dealer installed them, and I've never checked the pressure...think I'll do that! Thanks for your post!!

I had these Carlisle bar turfs https://www.amazon.com/Carlisle-AT101-Lawn-Garden-Tire/dp/B005O5NLOS/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1N7G1U471WC3R&keywords=bar+turf+tires&qid=1656542254&sprefix=bar+turf+tires%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-14&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10 mounted on my Deere ZT...

I'm a Quality Manager at an aerospace machine shop... I've handled a lot of audits over the last 20some years. Main thing, answer the auditor's questions in as few words as possible...if he or she needs more info, they'll ask...

2022-06-29, 0416 53° right now...high about 80 today. Prepping for an audit (quality systems) today. Since I've been working remotely for quite a while, I know I'll be getting some findings. Not too concerned though...

2022-06-28, 0415 54° right now...high in the mid-70's ...beautiful day ahead

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Contact the manufacturer

Part of it depends on how fast you want to sell... If you take care of your equipment, good chance you'll get 60%-70% of the original selling price... I've seen rotary cutters on Craigslist that were beat to hell, but the asking prices were ridiculously high...

Got the same pump the OP linked to...still going strong after 2 years

I have one of these https://www.amazon.com/Lematec-Blowgun-Velocity-Compressor-AS121-2C/dp/B07JFD8RH2/ref=sr_1_23?crid=2HATHJAHMW6AE&keywords=air+wand+blow+gun&qid=1656349670&sprefix=air+wand%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-23 Works good and the tip can prevent damage to the radiator fins

I rarely have to do any trimming to the branches and small trees I chip. The hydraulic feed just pulls 'em all in

2022-06-27, 0613 69° right now...much cooler day in the mid 70's and rain (¼")

Same here...which is why I went for the WM-8H. I probably chipped one 8" trunk...everything else has been 5-6 inch or smaller

88° right now...mowing is done, chipped a bit (about a dozen or so downed limbs up to 5-6 inches in diameter)...time for a beer now I'm done work for the day...

2022-06-26, 0935 75° right now...high in the low 90's Getting ready to finish mowing, then try to stay cool for the rest of the day...

With front ballast (loader or weights), it'll handle the cutter easily...but like any implement, use a degree of common sense, especially when turning

I think you'll be fine...at most, you may have to slow down on occasion. I have a 4052R...and the PTO HP is rated at 40 PTO HP. My experience with Deere suggests they tend to rate PTO HP lower than it actually is. I'm also looking for a 6' rotary cutter...Brown is nice, but I need a lighter duty...

Dump run is done...boy! had a lot to take today!! Mowed a little more than half the lawn...it's about 85° now...I'll do more if it cools later...or tomorrow morning. Did cut it higher than usual...this heat would burn the grass if cut shorter Time for a beer and lunch...

2022-06-25, 0657 56° right now...high in the mid-80's today. Dump run in about an hour. After that, if the grass is dry, start mowing

I don't use mustard much, but when I do I prefer Dijon... We haven't grilled yet this year...but since I'm not much of a meat eater, I prefer Portobello mushrooms...great, and Dijon mustard sauce makes 'em even better

2022-06-24, 0427 59° right now.... high at 80° Warm up...high 80's to low 90's over the next few days...probably be a good idea to mow the lawn when I get home today (at least get it started...)

Doctor's appointment went good...no stress test. Basically a review of all my records and prescriptions and a lecture to quit smoking. Looks like a great day to mow...but, working until 1630 so I reckon that ain't gonna happen... Doggie helping you to tow? What a sweetie!!

Gifford... Just hope they don't want to do a stress test... With my bad leg, I can't run on a treadmill, so I get adrenalin...that really sucks

2022-06-23, 0558 57° right now...high in the low 70's...rain this afternoon. Working remotely...got a cardiologist appointment at 1030

If you go with free running nuts, use lock washers!!!

I have the Woodmaxx WM-8H which I've ran behind a Deere 4520 (46 PTO HP) and 4052R (42 PTO HP) Nice chipper... I wouldn't worry too much about having too much PTO HP...the unit is protected by a shear pin (two actually, IIRC) and unless you plan on consistently running the maximum capacity (8"...

Got any substantiated examples?

2022-06-22, 0440 57° right now...high in the low 70's and possible showers...

I have some outside work to do...mowing, for example...so, hope the rain holds off for a week. 10-day forecasts...Friday through Sunday looks like good outdoors days

Drew, don't know if you did this, but it's better to drill a pilot hole with a smaller bit first. The smaller drill will go through faster and easier...and the "full size" drill will be less likely to dull or heat BTW, did you use any lubricant?

Drilling a new bolt hole with adequate clearance is a good idea... As far as the hole drilled too close, you can always plug it using a cut down bolt or a dowel and epoxy it in place, than paint...assuming it worries you

2022-06-21, 0408 47° right now.... high in the mid-70's, maybe some showers...

Would he still be able to thread it on?

After using a ZTR, doubt I'd ever go back to a lawn tractor. That said, a lawn tractor is a more versatile machine and can, if properly equipped, do several different chores But don't let anyone tell you a ZTR can't tow...they can (and I do)...I tow an aerator, lawn roller and, later this year...

Or wishful thinking!!!

2022-06-20, 0605 49 right now...high in the mid-70's today...

Not limited to being in the hospital!! It's like "an ogle a day keeps the doctor away!!"...unless your wife catches you...than you might need that doctor!!!

Really breezy...chilly (55°) too. Don't think it's going to make it to the forecasted 65°. Beautiful day for sailing or flying a kite...bit too brisk for anything else. Definitely too brisk for trimming branches (which had been my plan today). No doubt, I would have either pinched the chain or...

I have a Deere (Frontier) mounted plow...this one depends on the FEL float. I strongly suggest that, in you add a snowplow, get one that floats on it's own

IIRC, your local VFW or other veterans groups will of dispose of old flags properly

I am a member (20+ years) and ads have shown up... Just installed an ad blocker...removed the ads. Just need to determine if there were any unintended consequences

Do you burn them?

2022-06-19, 0523 46° right now...high in the mid-60's. Probably do what I put off yesterday since it looks to be drier and warmer today. Still pretty breezy though... Good video: Jump to 15:20 and check out that stuffed red pepper...Mmmmmmmmm, sure looks good!!

More importantly...we're hoping you're doing well!!

Got the external blu-ray player installed...works with DVD's, but crashed with a blu ray...have to work on that. Might be this laptop doesn't have the juice to run a blu ray...be a bit of a bummer, but a free laptop...can't complain. If I can't figure it out, I do have a Blu ray player (3...

Not really enough stuff to make a dump run...I like to have a full load (especially at fuel prices today). I really thought we had more, but one bag isn't worth the trip. As I'd written earlier today, bit wet out and quite overcast now...I can smell the rain coming. So, a kick back day, I think...

2022-06-18, 0424 Up way way too early! 50° right now. Cool day today, staying at the mid-50's. Drizzling right now... Main chores, in a few hours, is a dump run, then a haircut. I'm thinking about a buzz cut this time. Calling for showers...that's good, but I would like to do some mowing and I...

That's true...same in Pennsylvania IIRC, it's called jacklighting and mostly for going after deer at night. I'm not a hunter, but I think deer will freeze in place if a bright light is shined on them. Obviously, not interested in doing that since I'm not a hunter and I don't eat venison

Hahahahahahhahahahaha!!!!

It's bright!! Give it a better try tonight. I don't camp, but my stepdaughter does with friends occasionally. Per the ads and instructions, this light should run for 35 hours using a 5 A/h battery at the low setting...make a nice night light. For my purposes, pretty much an emergency light if we...

This just got delivered...I'll try it out when it gets dark

Mix the Drambuie Stepdaughter added Ginger Beer (which is spicy if you get the right stuff). She enjoyed it... Any other suggestions for a mixer? I think Drambuie is normally the mixer to a more potent spirit most the time...Scotch is what I've read

Bit sweet for me...maybe need a mixer to take the edge off

Same here...age has something to do with it, but I think it's more the ticker ain't what it used to be. I'm relatively active (for my age), but I do have to stop and take a breath more often

2022-06-17, 0546 67° right now...high in the upper 70's and a probability of T-storms Had a follow-up appointment with my primary care doc yesterday....BP is back to normal, gained about 8-9 lbs. (which I needed), heart and lungs sound good. But, I have a pretty bad cold....lot of coughing and...

Wow!! Take care!!!

I've purchased a number of hats here: https://www.villagehatshop.com/category/111/1/western-hats.html and here: https://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/category/mens-hats-main.html Good quality, but not overly expensive. I have a trilby, couple of straw fedoras...couple others Not into the cowboy hat...

How's the ticker doing?

2022-06-16, 0403 64° right now...high in the mid-70's and maybe a shower this afternoon...

Your neighbors are going to be soooooo jealous!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Yes...I normally mow (flail mower) a field..3 acres ±. I don't do anything with the field, except for a small shooting range....so, I'm going to let the field go wild this year

2022-06-15, 0359 54° right now...high at 80 today...

Not 100%, but a lot better...

2022-06-14, 0411 52° right now...high in the mid-70's

I use my debit card for most things, but I carry $20-$50 on me for places I don't want to use the debit card...like getting a coffee or snack

I saw a news video of Biden and his entourage driving through Washington...his limo, 5 or 6 full sized SUVs...all internal combustion engines and those vehicles probably got no more than 10 MPG, if that... So, the first one going EV had better be Biden or the rest of us can tell him to kiss our...

Pretty much the same, although I do go inside on occasions

I have a 4052R Cab...about 18 months now.... this tractor is identical to the 4066 except a bit less HP. I wish I had the 4066 HP but got a great price on the used 4052. The battery was replaced shortly after I bought it, and that's been the only unexpected maintenance. So far, it's been a great...

2022-06-13, 0346 62° right now...high in the mid-70's...

Chipper is rigged...had one Delta Sierra* moment Chipped some branches that were down and trimmed a couple which I also chipped Since the hospital stay last October and the recent ministroke, I've lost a lot of strength and stamina...really noticed that today. Granted, I'm mostly sedentary at...

It'll take a day or so to get used to that...

ATTACK CAT!!!! :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

2022-06-12, 0852 59 right now...high in the upper 70's Main chore is to see if I can extend the upper link turnbuckle of the 3PH so I can get the chipper properly rigged. After that (if successful), I'll start chipping the fallen branches before the predicted rain this afternoon... Maybe a...

Good flight!!! Is your post hole auger hydraulic? Just curious...I have no need for one, but other than one rigged to a skidsteer, I've never seen one rigged to the FEL/bucket

Did my first regen of the tier 4 engine in the 4052R today. Soot percent was 79% and, I'd noticed the last day or two, once started, the RPM would not drop to idle (1100 RPM). My habit (for this tractor and and all previous tractors) is to increase RPM to 1500, once oil pressure was up. I always...

I know what you're going through...my first pacemaker was 2009...replaced in 2016... You'll be your old self within a week or two

Dump run is done... Rigged the chipper, but the adjustable top link threads were frozen, so I couldn't get the QH upper hook engaged...bummer!! I used a helper (12" crescent wrench)...wouldn't budge. Soaked the threads with PB blaster and we'll try tomorrow (24 hour soak) I did bring the chipper...

Yup!! DUCK!! And cover!!

Maybe not a role model for welding, but a great role model for living!! 98 years old and still operating and working on equipment...that's remarkable!!

2022-06-11, 0753 58° right now...high in the mid-70's today Got to make a dump run today, then rig the chipper Also, brought some work home with me...that'll probably be tomorrow since rain is in the forecast

I have never trusted those cuffs...they have always read high.

It will, but probably not for a couple years...

2022-06-10, 0350 52° right now...high in the low 70's today Reducing my coffee intake seems to have helped...drinking more water has too...still keeping the "puppy Pads" close though

Pretty heavy rain this morning and abated about noonish or a bit later. Quite pleasant day now...bit cool (59°) actually

$100K is too high...$75K sounds about right

Just posted on YouTube: This one is a slow burn, but fascinating...

2022-06-09, 0418 55° right now...high in the low 60's and rain today. The forecast for rain has dropped from almost an inch to about ¼". I hope we get more than a ¼. Another day at work...urinary issues still near, but not too bad last night Have a great day, all!! Edit: Just updated the...

Boy!! That broccoli looks good!!!

Got home late because of a late webinar, but a beautiful day...so, put 5 gallons of fuel in the mower and finished up the lawn. After that, ate a couple waffles...had a shot of Jameson and went out with Margaux... Forecast for tomorrow is about an inch of rain...glad I got the mowing done...

Ask me in 9 years!!