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Had a flyby tonight.

I was spotted.

Went for a walk by the pond but it started to get real humid so I cut it short. I was able to get one shot of this Monarch butterfly.

I wound up turning the main off and releasing the pressure by the red button on top. I changed the filter that way. Still can't get the handle to move.

I can't turn the lever to shut it off...

I pushed the red button to release the pressure and still can't move the lever.

Yeah neither worked.

This is a new filter I have never delt with. I can't get the handle to move to shut it off. Is there a way to do it?

Seems like no matter what air tools I connect to my air hose, they always leak. Is there a good quality brand of fittings that work better? Dave

Maybe he means post processed, which every single photographer in the world does.

Sometimes you just need to back off a bit. Lenses have a minimum focus distance and will render a shot blurry if your to close.

Had some visitors last night. Must have been a dozen or so.

When the light is right and the subject is precious, you have to capture the moment.

I am beginning to think that two alphas in the same house is mostly the problem. My parents stayed together till dad died, then I took care of mom. She always let me make the decisions and it worked, like it worked for them. Funny, my girlfriend always comes to me when she has an issue. She is...

I would like to thank everyone who chimed in with all the advise. I sure have been enjoying reading it all, it has cheered me up a bit. No change on the Homefront, still persona non grata. They still make these things? Christmas is coming. LOL

I have dated dumb as a stump women, and I have dated super intelligent women. I married one that was middle of the road. It did not work out. I currently have a super intelligent woman that that lives with me. She is frequently upset with me for some unknown reason. This is getting very old...

Excuse me while I asert my dominance.

Clouds were amazing tonight. Put the cell phone down and grabbed the R5. Not bad for offhand shooting with low light.

YKYO When your waiting for the coffee to brew that you haven't fixed yet.

I bought a BX 2680 with a 60" deck for mowing my lawn. I looked at the JD X series but at the end of the day they were garden tractors. Since getting the BX I have purchased extra implements for my "only going to mow with it tractor" Funny how that works. Here's a couple of takeaways from my...

Had a visitor to the feeder yesterday. I seem to have a bunch around these parts. Black squirrels are a fascinating color variant found primarily among eastern gray squirrels and sometimes fox squirrels. They are not a separate species but rather a melanistic form, meaning their fur is darkened...

Got a shot of this fawn playing with their sibling while mom grazed on my lawn.

Mowed the trails for the first time this year. That little Kubota BX2680 with a 60" belly mower ate that 3 foot field grass without a hitch. It grunted on that big ant hill I did not see, but churned it out anyways. Temp gauge stayed right where it should be.

I have a Kong dog harness and it sucks. Actually every harness I have owned has sucked. They always get pulled to one side or another and never stay upright on the dog. Anyone have a harness that they think is best? Thinking the tactical vest style might work. Dave

Eastern Kingbird atop my white pine. The Eastern Kingbird truly deserves its Latin name of Tyrannus tyrannus. On its breeding grounds, it can often be seen attacking and chasing much larger birds, such as Red-tailed Hawk and Great Blue Heron, that make the mistake of flying through its...

"Got to drop the kids off at the pool" When you have to take a dump.

I can't get the height control knob to the top position so it wont lower the mower. It used to work fine when I got it but now forget it. Had to use the land plane with the mower down. Wondering if others are having this issue. Dave

Seat was defiantly all the way back. I did not adjust the back of the seat, but that would not effect how close the foot controls were. Nice jet fighter joystick but no place to rest your arm.

I went to the dealership and sat in a new 4075 with a snow cab. It is a beautiful tractor but I felt cramped and uncomfortable. The pedals were to close and the seat would not go back any farther. I'm only 5'8 tall and not overweight. don't see how a large person could fit.

Got a pic of this Blue Jay today, unfortunately it was overcast and a flat day for pictures. Thought I would make it dramatic and I think it worked.

My BX overheated once and it was because of all the fine stuff the screen does not stop. I just check it more often and have not had that problem since.

Here's another reworked old photo of a female Red-Bellied woodpecker. Funny how you learn and make the old even better.

Took this old photo of mine and reworked it with muted tones and placement of shadow and light. Now it has a mood and is not just a picture of a deer.

I did but all I got was crickets.

I thought it looked like a nice sunset forming, so I made my way to the lower pond. Turned out I was not wrong.

Here it is next to one of the others I got at the same time.

I know, I grow them every year. It's plenty warm in the south facing bay window anyway. Ghost Peps from years past love that window.

First Let me say, I have been growing hot peppers in 5 gallon pots for many years and have had great results. Normally I start them from seed and replant them as they get bigger. This year I just ordered them from Pepper Joe's. I ordered 5 plants, each one a different kind. My predicament is...

Not from Texas but being subject to the culture. "Yaunt to" meaning do you want to. "How the cow ate the cabbage" I assume telling someone what for.

Took this mourning dove landing. It was the harsh afternoon sun so It did not look good in color. I turned it to B&W and enhanced the already hard light. Then I added a fake branch to balance it out.

My Bestie and I were talking last night about Colloquialisms. Me being born and raised in NY and her in TX make for some funny sayings and terms for things. My vocabulary has expanded quite a bit since we met. I was wondering what all of you folks say that would be considered a Colloquialism in...

This year does not look promising. I mulched with straw this year for the first time. Looks ok, keeps some of the weeds down but keeps the ground cold and wet. The broccoli is all but gone because of slugs. I hate those SOB's. Tomatoes died in one raised bed and the others are not lookin good...

I have a BX2680 with 176 hrs. on her. It includes a 60" non drive over deck, 60" Kubota snow/dirt plow blade with quick disconnect, and a land pride 48" grader scraper. Also have a Grammer suspension seat installed. I bought it just for mowing. Then I added the other implements, but don't use...

Of all the birds that visit, the Cardinals are by far the most attentive to each other. Here the male is giving his bestie a seed that he had.

Had a flyby this morning. Not as sharp as I like, but still good enough to post.

You have more patience than I do.

I have not heard the noise in a while. Still don't know the location.

I replaced the rod and heating elements, but that was years ago. It does seem to be working ok.

Doc says I need to lose some weight. My hair is thinning, and my tail fell off. So how is your day going?

If you can find a used one of these in good shape they will outlast the new so called garden tractors.

Yes I do but it's on the other side of the house from where the sound seems to be coming from.

Never happened in the last 17 years I have been here.

I don't have a basement or sump pump.

In the last couple of weeks I have been hearing a gurgling sound every once in a while like a bunch of air just came to the surface. It has been driving me nuts because I could not pinpoint the source. I think It is coming from the utility room where my bladder tank and water heater are located...

Rainy day for this female Grosbeak.

My resident geese coming in from the neighbors pond. Only one pair this year. That male is very aggressive, so he keeps my ponds to himself and his gal.

I guess tonight is the real full moon (Flower Moon). I took this last night, so close enough.

I have a 2016 f150 with 180,000 miles. The body is still like new. Dove her 112 miles a day in western NY weather, and we all know how NY loves their salt.

4000th of a second. Trying to figure this action stuff out.

I did not think rainbows could happen without strong sunlight. This was a one of a kind. Just a phone pic because I had no time.

Had my camera put away and this guy shows up. LOL

Took this Blue Jay just a bit ago. Cold, wet, and windy WNY weather.

Not many people know that this is what a female Red-winged blackbird looks like.

I had the same problem on my Kubota BX2680. The day after I mowed, I could hardly get out of bed. I thought I was just not used to it. Well, it continued to happen till I replaced the seat with a Grammer seat. Just like that, my back problems went away.

Goldfinches are back in abundance.

Perched between two worlds, I have come with a message: Around you f_ _ _ find out you will...

I have a land plane, and it works pretty well, but I should have purchased a bigger one for the JD. The one I have is for the Kubota BX and sometimes it's not enough tractor. I don't have a Harley rake, but the guy down the road does and it's amazing. It's many thousands of dollars more but it...

I use Grok every day and find it quite fascinating. It's not Google, Google can't touch it. Some old crustaceans won't or can't wrap their head around AI. Their choice, but it's here and it's learning. Dave

Yes dear, blah, blah, blah

I have a BX 2680, great tractor, bad seat. Had to buy a Grammer seat so I could get out of bed the next day after mowing. It's just not set up for long seat times. Dave

Taken the other day before we got another 4.5" of snow.

Found out why my solar lights don't make it through the night.

I only, have 13 acres, so I did not need anything real big. I went with the Kawasaki Mule Pro-mx which is a mid-size single cylinder 700cc. I added new wheels and sneakers more for looks than actually needing them. Been pretty happy with it so far. It's shift linkage could stand an upgrade.

I told you to git! I'm you're Huckelberry... This female, Red-bellied woodpecker is not the friendly sort. She chases all the other birds away. The male Hairy woodpecker was having none of it. She got an ass-whooping and attitude adjustment this day.

Same one I have. Been working for 10 years now with no problems.

Now that I built Bluebird boxes and maintain a habitat for them, they come back every year. The hard part is getting a good picture of one. Got one last night.

I thought these were blue herons cause that's all I see around here. I was informed they were sand hill cranes. I never saw them before, so I was glad I had my camera.

If it came off without a problem, should it not go back on the same way?

Weather still sucks, but at least these guys are back. It's a good sign.

My neighbor has a Harley rake, or power rake. Two passes on my driveway and all the potholes were gone. I was very impressed with it. Thought I might get one, but they are over $10,000. I bought a land plane instead. It does a good job, but I should have bought a bigger one for the JD. Dave

Canada's finest coming in for a landing. I heard these assholes a mile away, so I was ready when they came into view. Did not turn out to bad for taking it through a dirty bay window.

Did you change the filter as well?

They come in the night so that would not work here.

That isn't a bad idea.

They work well; I just hated the hose stretched across the lawn to the garden, so I gave up on them.

Not sure how loud it will be. It does take different kinds of blanks, so time will tell.

Don't know till you try. Besides, it will be fun.

No issues with neighbors and deer around here are always in groups. one pop and they run. Worth a try.

Hi all, I just ordered a Fifth Ops Perimeter alarm. I figure it might be the deterrent I need to protect my garden from deer. It's a whole bunch cheaper than any kind of fence. It will take different kinds of blanks so that makes it easy. Wondering if anyone has had any experience with those...

If Kathy Hochul approves of them, then I don't want one.

I bought my BX 2680 for the sole purpose of mowing. I have places that a zero turn just won't go. I even had the remote driving mode installed at the dealership. LOL

I put rebar and chicken wire around my apple trees last summer because the deer were munching on them. I was not worried about the lower part, so I left it open. Now that the snow is gone, I see something has girdled all three of them. Most likely Voles. I have some of that white spiral stuff...

I live in western NY south of Buffalo. Since moving here to this new property, I have seen a bunch of change that I think I had a lot to do with. When I moved here the people, I bought the house from were retired and obviously enjoyed mowing. The vast manicured lawn and pristine ponds were the...

This is todays work. I call it "She came on a white horse"

I did this today and thought it turned out so well I put the download on my Etsy shop. It's just AI no real part other than the Photoshop and lightroom edits.

It was lively outside this morning. Female, Red-bellied woodpecker squawking loudly at the Blue Jay. She owns all the toys, and you can't play with them.

I have found the bulk is a better option because it gets a chance to dry out and will flow more consistently and give a better fire. Many times, that bagged stuff is too wet and won't fully drop in front of the pusher block. I'm running a Harmon DVC-500 and know it like the back of me hand. LOL...

I have been burning coal since 2009. I get it delivered in bulk from the guy at the bottom of the hill. I usually get around 5 ton. He just backs into the barn and dumps it for me. Since I live so close, he just brings it up with his big Farmall. I use the coal ash for the walkways and...

Thanks, I just do it to kill time and it's fun. I would not know what to charge for something like this.

I did this today. I call it "Leader of the pack" I darked her eyes then adjusted the overall color to a cooler blue to make the scene more ominous. Then I added the wolf crest which I also made in AI. I did this today

Here is one I did today. My GF's picture I took with my canon 7D a few years ago. The face is real and the eyes on the wolf are copies of her left eye. Everything else is AI generated with prompts I gave it. Then I send it to Adobe lightroom for some masking and shadow work, then back to...

Good morning, everyone. Went outside to put some seeds in the feeder and saw this. I had to go grab the good camera but took the time to put on my toque because it was a frosty 10 degrees.

Adobe Firefly

I learned how to stall on a Chevy El Camino. That gutless 3 speed has no fond memories. Then onto a 1985 3/4-ton Chevy with a 4 speed. Hardly ever used 1st. My girlfriend loves standards. She had a jacked up 2013 Wrangler that was fun to drive and looked cool. You could park it anywhere. Then...

Looks like it does a good job, but you have the tiniest rocks I ever saw.

Looks like my parents' house after I let my sisters live there rent free. Just pay the Taxes I said... ☹️

Here is on I worked on today. The eyes are real but everything else is done with multiple programs.

Thats how it starts. LOL

Lol, yes Corel Draw. So many years ago. I had no idea what I was doing.

I'm an amateur photographer who loves to take pictures of just about anything. Over the years I have developed some skill at post processing my photos in various programs. Lately I have been working in some AI programs to generate photos that are not real. My girlfriend does this for work. I...

I just purchased these jump boxes and the battery charger. Need to get rid of all the 80's DieHard, Schumacher, and Schauer chargers I have. Time to step into the present. The quality is amazing with the Noco. Even the packaging impressed me.

The Kubota RTV is unbearably loud being that it is a diesel. I took one for a spin. They are really slow and so loud that I could not carry on a conversation with the salesman that was trying to sell it to me. I wound up with a Kawasaki Mule Pro-MX. It has been a great UTV thus far. Dave

Female Cardinal in the late day sun.

It always feels like, somebody's watching me...

I might have to give that straw idea a go. Any recommendations on kinds of potatoes and fertilizer to use?

I bought a land plane for maintaining my drive and short of a Harley rake, I believe it's the best tool for the task. I got the 48" one and although the Kubota BX will pull it, it works better behind the 4320. Should have bought the 72"

Hi all, I'm thinking of planting some potatoes next year. I was wondering if a 5' x 10' raised bed would give me a fair number of potatoes. It's just me and the misses but would like to preserve some as well. I tilled and hilled in the garden one year with little success. Thanks Dave

I carried a Fenix on my belt for work and it never let me down. I still have it, and I bought another larger one for lighting up the property when I need to. They are very good quality and many different kinds to choose from. Dave

I used to be a Chevy guy like my dad but switched to Ford many years ago. I liked the wing windows, lockout hubs and the manual 4x4 shifter on the floor. I think Chevy started phasing them out before Ford did. Anyway, back in 2016 I bought a new F150 V8 XLT with the FX4 and the sport package...

Sunset after a western NY storm.

I knew I was in for it when I got him. Being a pup, I knew he would have to pee and poop often. Thats one of the reasons I would not put him in a cage. I put down papers and pee pads the best I could. He eventually learned to use them. Not being in a cage allowed him to play and interact with...

He is kind of bossy to the other pups I have now.

My boy Buck was a handful when he was a pup. I bit my tongue a bunch of times because I know it was not his fault. I was not home during the day, and I was not going to lock him up in a crate. He had two sisters a GSD and a beagle to watch over him, but pretty sure all they did was shake their...

Another action shot I did today. I wonder if it's ever going to stop snowing.

I found this site that makes wheel setups for plows and snowblowers. I think they would work fine for folks that have blacktop or concrete driveways. Problem with wheels, they don't have enough surface area to support a heavy snowblower on softer ground. I think the skids are the way to go for...

Here is another, but this guy was not moving only his hairdo.

Fighting Jays Still trying to figure this action stuff out. I'm never happy, but thought it was a cool shot although not technically perfect.

South of Buffalo, NY is getting wacked pretty good. Hang on little one.

I didn't nail the focus, but I was not expecting it either.

Getting that fifth toe into your sock in the morning becomes an issue.

https://www.kubotausa.com/products/tractors/compact/lx-series#add-ons

I would think that towing a machine at a speed faster than it was designed to go could cause some issues. Dave

Frosty morning

She stopped there, and it was perfect.

Shasta, back to the killing fields...

I live in a very deer dense area of NY. I have tried many things, some were good others not so much. I have a couple of friends coming out this year to hunt the property as well. I thought why not give it a try...

Matriarch

Went for a walk and all I got was Big Ugly.

The deer that make it through the hail of bullets and arrows will have to face these tasty tadpoles.

I missed the northern lights but got a Blue Jay against some brilliant autumn foliage.

I have two tractors for my 13-acre property in NY. One is a John Deere 4320 which gets very little use, and one is a Kubota BX 2680. Had I purchased a loader with the Kubota the JD would get even less use. I think the BX would be a perfect size for you IMHO. What it can do over the little JD...

I have this old tool. I get alot of use out of it as well. Stanley model 25.

Had one in Arcade, NY. Not sure if there were any more in the area, but that was the one dad always went to. He bought me a 12-speed bike form that store. It was all chrome and had a dark blue seat. All my friends had 10-speeds, so I felt pretty special.

This thing is older than me. Mom kept it in the top kitchen drawer. It looks like Ulund Co. Nov 7-33 DE IN U.S. not sure on the company. I can't count the number of 8 pack bottled Pepsi I opened with it in my youth. Just opened a Sam Adam's. Cheers to tools that last generations.

Bird art. That one had to sting a bit.

It got down to 40 here the other morning. I live approximately 30 miles south of Buffalo.

I just use it as table salt. It give it a nice taste for everyday use.

I have a BX 2680 and it's a fantastic tractor. I have been a Deere guy all my life, but the BX and its implements were better built over the JD in my onion. Aside from a few things, I have been very happy with it. Watch out for front tires losing air, it's a thing. I used some Tireject and have...

Don't get too comfortable.

Chickadee in the evening light.

Chadwick getting in the Halloween spirit.

Damit Jim, I'm a photographer not an Ornithologist. My guess is a male house finch. Purple finches are so close I can't be sure.

Just what are you looking at? I have had one hell of a day. It's windy, cold, my feathers are falling out, not to mention the guy in charge of the feeder is not taking care of things to my liking...

Watch your water pump when it's running. If the belt is wondering, it's not your gasket.

It was a pain in the ass but it's doable. The hardest part was the two bolts under the radiator. They have nuts imbedded into the plastic of the radiator. They just spun within the plastic, so I could not get the bolts out. My bolts just turned and turned. Had to cut them off. You may get lucky.

700cc single. She will do, I'm guessing, around 45 with the bigger tires. No issues on power or ability.

I got the Mule Pro-MX about two years ago. So far she's been great. I use it for getting the mail, taking the trash out, gardening, getting wood, and let's not forget tailgating around the fire pit. She isn't camera shy either.

I put it in my BX front tires and it stopped the leaks.

I repurposed these old wheel weights. Dad bought them in 1969 for his JD 140, and then used them on his JD 316 in the picture. I sold the 316 but kept them for the Kubota I bought. They make a bunch of difference in the snow.

Wheel weights are good for plowing, snow blowing, pushing or pulling, but weight on the back of the tractor is better for loader work. A load in the bucket will use the front axle as a fulcrum and take weight off the rear of the tractor. Weights and loaded tires will counter this, but not as...

Did a little late-night walking around the yard.

Buck and the Duke. I did not have my camera with me this morning, but the phone did a pretty good job. Love the lighting. That boy watches me all day.

That looks nice, but won't fit on mine because I have a Kubota BX 80 series quick hitch.

Yes, I don't need anything to pull JD 9000 series out of a predicament. I want something I can carry in the Mule that won't break or be subject to sharp edges. I sometimes pull logs, and this time it was the Kubota BX. Also I see these things that look like rope with a loop on one end and a...

Had to pull the Kubota BX out of the mud I got into while mowing. The Mule did a good job, but my cheap rope was cut by the frame of the tractor. The 2nd try I used a strap with open hooks on the ends. I worked but I found open hooks and straps don't mate up so well. I was wondering what all of...

Yes we have a bunch and they are dumb. I used to have a Sharp-shinned hawk that would come to earth like Thor. All you would see is feathers...

Yes mourning dove.

Got this little fatty making his approach.

White breasted nuthatch with a prize. Sometimes I just can't love the color version.

The JD strongbox battery that came with the 4320 lasted 14 years. The battery that came with my F150 lasted 6 years. I never did anything to maintain them. Actually, I never give the batteries a second thought.

Right place at the right time.

This whole molting thing must be a drag. Hard to get a date when you look like Telly Savalas. " Who loves ya, baby?

I did not know it till yesterday when I took this picture. I had to find out what was wrong.

I told your mother to stop hanging around with that turkey. I said he was no good. LOL Blue Jays do molt. They typically undergo a molt every summer, during which they replace their feathers gradually. This process allows them to maintain their ability to fly and stay protected from the...

Pasture? LoL, thats my lawn.

The storm is a coming. Just a phone pic, but it turned out good.

"Handy as a shirt pocket" I'm keeping this in my memory banks. Lol

Hi everyone, I'm thinking I need something to lift heavy things up to my 4'x4' work bench. I really would have loved to get my generator up there to service it, but I just can't lift what I used to. I'm thinking of something like a lift table. It needs to be low and able to lift a few hundred...

I have some in the pods. I don't think the pods taste that good I have had death wish coffee in both the pods and grounds. The grounds have more flavor.

Must have missed that part. Thats what I get for reading with only one eye open and first cup of coffee. LOL

Same thing happened to my 4320, it would click but nothing more. Gave the started a couple of good taps with a hammer and she would fire up. Replaced the starter and problem went away. Dave

I have a Stihl cordless trimmer for around the yard. I love that thing, but don't love running out of string. I used the recommended Stihl line until this year when I tried some Makita string. The Makita seem much better to me.

Robin on the cherry tomato cage.

Even though the duck tube was not used this year, this female belted kingfisher loves to sit on it and look for snacks swimming below.

If you have clouds, you have a picture. Sometimes you will never get the red of the sun setting, so go for the blue.

Hole in the storm. Took this yesterday but did not see the dude to the right sitting in a chair.

I only have experience with the Kubota BX treadle peddle. All my John Deeres have the side by side peddles which I find far superior. That being said, I have found that if I keep my heal planted and just swing my toe under the forward peddle and pull up, it works pretty well. I never have to...

My dad bought a JD 140 H3 back in 1969. The wheel weights you see on my pic of the 316 are the ones he bought. Was in the process of selling that tractor when I wondered if those weights would fit my new Kubota BX 2680. Well, they fit like a glove. Nice to know I still have some of dad's tractor...

I think I may have pissed him off. LOL

14 years ago, we replaced all the kitchen appliances with Whirlpool. Gas range/oven no problems. Dishwasher I had to replace a valve. The refrigerator is still going strong. All of them are as basic as you can get. I do have an ice maker, but we never use ice so that don't get used. The Sears...

Came back from my walk, and there she was. The Death Dealer herself. She has delivered up to four varmints a day to the front porch for my inspection. She truly loves her work...