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  1. ArlyA

    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    An empty Minntac stone train rolls toward Boston Yard as the John J. Boland delivers more stone to CN-Hallett Dock 5. Duluth, MN - September 23, 2025.
  2. ArlyA

    Dog pics

    No one else is going to post mutt pics? We are watching the neighbors dog and out on the trails tonight, then later tussling with puppy. Things go crazy!
  3. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    what?
  4. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    As stated earlier, we plan get our butts out there and use it pretty much the same as they did. We'll need to bring our 2000watt generator and potable water along etc, etc and see how it goes.. The weekends weather looks perfect! 😀
  5. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    I grew up about 20 miles NE of DeSmet.
  6. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    We already use google earth.
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    Camp property found, now updates.

    We have been on the southern end and these photos were taken there. Problem is with all the rain we've seen here this summer, the logging trail to the south is almost better with a canoe now! He hauled the materials to build two blinds down there on this route (just one shown) in dryer times.
  8. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    That was a cam shot I copied. Like this one Lift Bridge—Streaming | Webcams | Michigan Tech
  9. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Sure was foggy here this am, clearing off now. Not in this pic but we live on top of a hill on the left side of this cam photo. 60 here now and a high of 65 today. Hope rain ends and it did so much yesterday, I didn't move the camper to a retail site. Its not suppose to the rest of the week!
  10. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    One way to brighten our cool/foggy weather is to photograph vessels using the Sola garden as a framing element. John G. Munson arriving Saturday morning with limestone for C. Reiss. Duluth, MN - September 20, 2025
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    Camp property found, now updates.

    Weather from Covington's weekend (y) Pretty excited about it.
  12. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Seen 3/4 of an inch or rain today while just 30% chance of any. Don't need it here. :sick:
  13. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    We've been shopping for camps and just got one. Of the three we bid on, we were the only ones to bid on them.. Many sit for a year.
  14. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    The folks who owned it (and still do, really) did so as a hunting camp. He is pretty elderly now and not sure when was the last time he hunted there. The son we meet says the drive is to long. Nonetheless, if we can improve the road out there and the logging trails on the property, maybe it...
  15. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    What is a "new winter front for the tractor,"???
  16. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning tbn folks. In the 50's here now with a predicted high of 68 today. Got more than a 1/2 inch of rain late yesterday as we were cleaning out our camper to sell. Spent much of the day cleaning and putting it in order for retail. The 9yo neighbor girl stopped by to chat, who is a...
  17. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    If you don't have a family history of colon cancer and you're not had previous colon grief, then they commonly say its not worth it.
  18. ArlyA

    How agriculture works thread

    Got damage pics.
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    How agriculture works thread

    My sis just told me they'll look for a used replacement tractor and try repair the damage to the air planter. I'll try get pics.
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    How agriculture works thread

    You peaked my interest so had to look up its specs. Weight is around 38,600 pounds (17,508 kg) when equipped with 480/80R46 triple tires, while its shipping weight (without fluids) can be around 35,530 pounds (16,116 kg). ----------------------------------------------- Specifications Engine...
  21. ArlyA

    How agriculture works thread

    It was in there machinery yard and thought it was an electrical fire.
  22. ArlyA

    How agriculture works thread

    Here is some family members in central SD working there cattle. The girls are my grand nieces.
  23. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    We are not sure how close the nearest neighbor is but there is another camp north towards Covington and just off the highway. Maybe 1.5 miles away? Its driveway looks unused.....
  24. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    The owners used a 1000 watt Honda generator but they also had a little solar panel on the roof charging one, deep cell battery connected to some lights. We have two H generator's and will bring one out with ourselves over the weekend and stay there. If the forecast is dry anyway..... We...
  25. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    We do have the contact for the local dirt n gravel operation.
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    Camp property found, now updates.

    I'll try address the many comments and questions. --------------------------------------- No well or septic. The owner claims that its sold rock just below the surface but we will confirm this in time. They gathered roof water for showers and washing, then carried in potable for drinking...
  27. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning TBN crew! 60 here now with a predicted high of 70 today and 60% chance of rain this afternoon. Cleaned up the camper some and hope to get it moved to the credit union parking lot today. It a 2021 model so hopefully we can sell it before snow flies. Did walk trails yesterday...
  28. ArlyA

    2019 ford ranger review....

    Check engine light includes a billion things. no idea
  29. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    Pilot boat Sea Bear returns to its base while the Mesabi Miner departs with coal. In the foreground is the pilothouse from the Irvin L. Clymer. Duluth, MN - August 16, 2025
  30. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning folks. A breeze is blowing here this am and a chance or rain for the whole weekend. Its near 60 now and our high is predicted to be 68. Never got my trailer deck re-coated since the sun was hardly out all week :(. Our falls are usually warm and dry. Today we are cleaning out...
  31. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Baily road is below, but did find some maps off. Its 3 miles south of Cov. 46°30'20.5"N 88°30'37.0"W
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    Camp property found, now updates.

    We do not own the property at the road. Our starts 1 mile in.
  33. ArlyA

    How agriculture works thread

    My sis's farm just lost this tractor and air seeder to a fire. I have no pics, so I found these of the same machines on the web. They do have them insured.
  34. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Septic must be in 1st but folks put in sand points on the own. Well drillers are licensed and must get a permit to drill.
  35. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    A few points that will cover many comments. This is shelf rock country and the owner said you can't put in a sand point. The road going out is in terrible shape and any work being done out there, will greatly be influenced by that. So the roads improvement potential needs to be...
  36. ArlyA

    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    Seems the heat efficiency would fall to very low levels with that uncovered.
  37. ArlyA

    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    For the guys who know steam better than I. Could this engine operate with that front cover off? -------------------------------- In August 1944, members of the French Resistance stand guard over an abandoned German train carrying four Tiger tanks. These tanks, are believed to have belonged to...
  38. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    Isabelle G arriving in the morning to load wheat at Riverland. Tug Missouri assisted and also visible is pilot boat Sea Bear. Nothing like a master salute at 0500 for a wake up alarm! Duluth, MN - September 15, 2025
  39. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    A few pics taken yesterday.
  40. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning all. Its about 55 here now and today's high is predicted to be 61. Mowed the lawn again for the billionth time this summer. :eek: Is it the last time? Do love that battery powered Ego mower which makes the job much more pleasant. Got some wiring done to the snow implement...
  41. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    We couldn't get it out to this location at this point.
  42. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Slightly updated to do list for the fall listed in order of importance. ----------------------------- 1. Clear the parking area. 2. Somewhat clear the mile in to the cabin. (this will allow us to see how much we can improve it next summer) 3. Clear back the cabin area of trees, brush and...
  43. ArlyA

    Tire Sealant for Slow Leak

    Slime is good stuff but water based and will over time, dry out.
  44. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    Captain Seward captured this stunning shot of the 1,000-foot American Century towering in the Poe Lock, beautifully lit in the quiet morning light. Taken en route to pick up and transfer workers for the New Lock Project, this photo showcases the incredible scale and elegance of Great Lakes shipping.
  45. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Anyone here from Niles MI? This is where the owners reside. It was their "deer camp". Nothing exciting to report, camp purchase wise. We'd would have driven down over the weekend to clear brush but NOAA is now predicted 50% chance of rain. Sure has been a wet summer here. :(
  46. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Whats the "conveyor"?
  47. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning TBM folks. In the 50's here now in Houghton MI and today's high is 64. Got my trailer deck cleaned some yesterday in hopes it can dry, by blowing the dirt and leaves out of the joins and maybe get some preservative on it on Friday. We have not had a rain free week since June and...
  48. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Our regrid software shows the same thing.
  49. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    As little as we've tramped around out there, we'd agree. The current owner said the logging company had a excavator going down the road the cabin is on. Its Baily Road if anyone cares. And asked him to check for gravel as he went along. Before he told us this, we noted these 4x8 holes dug...
  50. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Here is google map of the place. The camp is at the bottom of the pic. 46°30'02.9"N 88°29'11.9"W
  51. ArlyA

    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    While in Silver Bay yesterday afternoon for a marine target, I checked out the dumper and saw NSM's "Hustler" switcher there in nice light. They use this small locomotive to spot cars for dumping, although in the winter it isn't uncommon to fins a larger SD28-3 holding down this job. Silver Bay...
  52. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    We've been to the teddy R parks many times. Have friends just north of there. So you weren't out to look at a tractor? This photo was taken while doing the Maah Daah Hey
  53. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    The Coast Guard Spar before sunrise. Duluth MN.
  54. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Not sure, but I'd guess some forestry harvester.
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    Camp property found, now updates.

    Seen at the parking lot. 🤣
  56. ArlyA

    Converting single HST pedal to two pedal setup

    I've operated both systems multiple times. Like 2 pedals better.
  57. ArlyA

    Grapples and pulling out smaller trees?

    Ya, seems that root type grapple with some tree grabbing length might be best. Kinda like seen here.
  58. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning TBN folks! Its about 70 here now, abnormally warm and today's predicted high is 74. Yesterday it was 85 but the humidity was low enough to not feel that bad. Because of the camp purchase or offer, we signed many a papers, all electronically. Texting with the owners, its pretty...
  59. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    A Cirrus aircraft lost its engine and dropped via parachute into lake MI. This video is the whole history of the Coast guard coming out to rescue the three passengers while another aircraft circled them.
  60. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Some of the logging road mud holes are simply the dirt was pressed out via trucks, creating a berm that retains water. So the berm needs to be cut out. Other area's are so grassy, we can't see whats there and retaining the water.. The owners had been driving out there some years ago, before...
  61. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    Great Lakes Towing's North Dakota assists The Harvester at Superior, WI. Unknown date. Captain Richard Metz photo/Peter Vander Linden collection/MHSD.
  62. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Yes one mile. Little dirt n clay on rock. Lots of rock.
  63. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    We were looking at a Kabota L5740 and looking at its specs, it was to tall to fit in a high cube and at this time, no one will even drive a truck into this. Maybe after we make some improvements....
  64. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    No to tractor size or very unlikely. I see used good quality wood stoves for sale on FB all the time and we did know the stoves there, were of poor quality and unsafe.. We might close in a few weeks.
  65. ArlyA

    What did you buy this week?

    EDIT: It's gone - MossRoad (y) reported
  66. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    The parking is at the start and where these photos were taken.
  67. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Here is the property on UPMLS 14814 Bailey Covington, MI 49919 - $170,000
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    Camp property found, now updates.

    He is leaving his 2019 Kodiak..
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    Camp property found, now updates.

    i have no idea what the snow load code is, but those prefab steel tubed garage packages come with a whooping 40 psf. We already had one bid with 120. Lets say we saved some $$$ and left it at 80, then it caves in. What would we be saving?
  70. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    This this applies. ---------------------------------- 1. Clear the parking area. 2. Somewhat clear the mile in to the cabin. (its in terrible shape) 3. Clear back the cabin area. 4. Prep cabin from winter use. 5. Find someone local who could plow the parking area for us.
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    Camp property found, now updates.

    All this before snow?
  72. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    PSF snow load code for in town is 140. And while out there, it would be needed to push snow around with.
  73. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Ya, we got so much to do before winter.... Barely know where to start. :rolleyes: Still got my eye on this 2022 4066, but then we'd have to store it where for the winter??
  74. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    I would agree.
  75. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    06:28…Sept 16, 2025 American Mariner on the predawn St. Clair River by Marysville making her way up from Toledo towards Calcite…
  76. ArlyA

    2019 ford ranger review....

    Sat at the ford shop yesterday for nearly 3 hours and they eventually said they had found a fail code in the tranny and a temp sensor was not working. Part was on order.
  77. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning tbn folks. A balmy 64 this am and a cook'n 84 predicted high today, but this will be the last of the heat wave. When the lake get warm, lake effect will increases this winter. I did get my trailer out of the trees to hopefully dry some. Spent 2.5 hours at the ford shop...
  78. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    That gas station burned down a few years ago set by the owner, who is now in jail. What direction from Cov was she? This place is about 6 miles south.
  79. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    In two months we are normally seeing snow. Basics to do listed below. 1. Clear the parking area. 2. Clear the mile in to the cabin. 3. Clear the cabin area. 4. Prep cabin from winter use. 5. Find local who will plow the parking area for us. 6. What else?
  80. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Seems we have a deal. We used realtor but I've been texting the owner back and forth.
  81. ArlyA

    Grapples and pulling out smaller trees?

    Hows it for picking up logs?
  82. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    It's off grid and many camps are around here. I'd guess more than 50%.
  83. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    We are bidding back and forth with the realtors now.....
  84. ArlyA

    Grapples and pulling out smaller trees?

    If you have a grapple on your compact tracotor, please tell us the model and how you like it. Pics would be a huge plus. Thanks!
  85. ArlyA

    Diabetes

    I had my last one make it to the end of its cycle, which is first to do that in months. I didn't keep track if it was one from the drug store, or a replacement model. :unsure:
  86. ArlyA

    Anyone else have an unusually large number of hummingbirds this year?

    We are still seeing hummers here but in less numbers. We'd guess its juveniles still here.
  87. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    A snow post for the UP of MI where we reside. I couldn't find a nice map showing just lake superior. :( We moved here to see consistent snow over the winter for snow sports, while having moderate temps. Houghton is on the large peninsula at the bottom and centerish of lake Superior. The...
  88. ArlyA

    Cool Nature Photos

    And there is only a billion of them there. (trees) 🤣
  89. ArlyA

    Cool Nature Photos

    And you are correct. (y) Seen lots of it and tracks on the property we are bidding on.
  90. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    We texted our realtor yesterday and got the bid process started and told the owner the same thing. When out there on Saturday, we took some time and more carefully looked at the 1 mile road in as to how we could get the wet spots drained. Many we could do that and found one with a bypass...
  91. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning TBN folks. A warm, wet 55 degrees here this am and today's high is a cook'n 80. Good news is all week we only have a 20% chance or rain so I might pull a trailer unto the sun that could use another coat of deck preservative. This trailer get used lots and in the winter.. Its...
  92. ArlyA

    Cool Nature Photos

    Many of you guys must know who dropped these tasty nuggets?
  93. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Lots of wet spots and its moose country. (they love swamps) We have legal access and the road going in is our responsibility so yes, we will be improving it.
  94. ArlyA

    Dog pics

    I few mutt pics taken yesterday. Top one is Keweenaw bay to get mud washed off them.
  95. ArlyA

    2022 Outlander Max 6x6

    Back at work yesterday.
  96. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Here is the camp south of us near Covington that I think we will put a bid in on. All pics taken yesterday. Our goal today was to do more hikes around the property this time.
  97. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning TBN folks. 60 here now with a solid fog and a predicted high of 68 today. Yesterday we traveled down to Covington and looked at a property again. I think we'll make them a offer. Here is some fall color photos taken there. More pics with be in my "camp property search" thread.
  98. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning TBN folks, 60 here this am and predicted to hit 73 today. A modest rain fell overnight and today we are heading back down to look at a property for the 3rd time. Last time there and bumping into the owners, we had so much fun chatting and riding with them, we didn't have time to...
  99. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Let me elaborate on this. While at the solo first aid course, the instructor said if someone has gone into an anaphylactic shock, they of course are not going to make a call OR take Benedri. But Benedri does come in gel caps which you can break in the persons mouth and it will be absorbed...
  100. ArlyA

    Your last generator Maintenance Run

    More pics, might give you idea of its size.
  101. ArlyA

    What did you buy this week?

    We found aftermarket battery's to be of less quality than the originals for our 18volt makita tools.. Seemed like less amp hours as marked but we still use them since they run 1/3 the price.
  102. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    I think a epi pen would be more important to have along, than Benedril.
  103. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    We carry benadryl and epi pens in our field first aid kit, while we are not allergic to stings, you don't know about the next one (or 20).
  104. ArlyA

    What did you buy this week?

    Got this generator a few weeks ago and put it to work powering two 1500 watt heat guns. So far, I really like it and its setup is better designed than the 2000I version we've owned for years. 3000 watts draw was no big deal.
  105. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    I post from our locale fishermen. -------------------------------------------- Good morning. Yesterday morning was a heart shaker. When you do one of the most dangerous jobs you always take precautions while you do it. Standing in the wrong spot can cause serious consequences which it did...
  106. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    Seen at the at Port of Thunder Bay CA.
  107. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning TBN folks. Its 55 here now in Houghton MI, calm and a predicted high of 72 today. Sure was nice yesterday. Dearest got off her work early and we got in a nice little hike (we walk every day). I got both the front shoes on and will continue with this implements assembly today.
  108. ArlyA

    What did you buy this week?

    Your post looks like this to me anyway.
  109. ArlyA

    Your last generator Maintenance Run

    Not sure, but I can carry it around with one hand for short distances. Its larger than our 2000 watt model.
  110. ArlyA

    Your last generator Maintenance Run

    I picked me up a 3200i generator and been running it the past few days operating two 1500 watt heat guns. It has a automatic choke and a fuel gauge. What a nice unit!
  111. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Been using my new 3200i generator for the past few days. What section or thread, should its review go?
  112. ArlyA

    Cool Nature Photos

    I finally caught a photo of the juvenile rose breasted gross beak at our feeder. They've been here lots!
  113. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    Paul R Tregurtha on as close to a mirrored water as possible! They are actually moving forward, departing Duluth loaded with Iron Ore from the CN dock (1st visit there this season) Heading to Toledo OH.
  114. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Yes, they are replaceable but HDPE makes implements tow with less HP. The whole bottom is plastic covered for that reason.
  115. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning TBN folks! 55 or so here this am and predicted to warm to 65 today. We live pretty boring lives here. :rolleyes: Made progress on my implement shoes yesterday and will get more done today. Did use my new Honda gen to run 2 1500watt heatguns with.
  116. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning folks, didn't get very cool overnight here in Houghton MI and was in the upper 50's this am and predicted high of 62 today. Do hope rain ends and things can dry. Cut 1/2 seaboard yesterday for snow implements and got one on which went well.
  117. ArlyA

    How agriculture works thread

    Mr grandfathers tractor recently seen in a Andover SD in operation. The fellow with child in the photo, I'd guess is its owner. Its a gas case.
  118. ArlyA

    What did you buy this week?

    Speaking of concrete. We have a locale co who makes carbon fiber rebar. If you go to road or bridge construction site in many states, they are now required to use coated rebar to keep in from rusting because of road salt.
  119. ArlyA

    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    Ore docks Marquette MI. Kinda boat n rail pics.
  120. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Most of the camps we've looked at, are garbage ridden and no weeds cut all summer, or for years. Most people are elderly and just tell the realtor "as is".. This one was one might be the most tidy we've seen. We are not sure why they kept it so clean, they used a atv to get in and out. Were...
  121. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

  122. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    It is in poor shape, inside looks reasonable so we're not sure its salvageable. They priced the property high and we'd guess had no offer's in a year..
  123. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    Tug Ecosse and barage Upbound past Windsor and Detroit 9.8.25. The glare of the sun made it hard to capture the true Sanford & Son experience you can see on the barge.
  124. ArlyA

    New to the forum

    Nice to have you with us Josef. We reside on the south shore of the BIG lake SE of you and on the border. My family is in the agriculture business in South Dakota.
  125. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning TBN folks. stayed warm here overnight being 58 now and suppose to warm to 68 today. Rained most of the night but predicted to end by noon. Mowed the lawn yesterday which it barely needed so our growing season may have ended. Fall is definitely moving in here. Yesterday I cut...
  126. ArlyA

    2022 Outlander Max 6x6

    Da 6x6 was finally out yesterday to see the back side of a 80 acre property. 1st time this summer? The road out to it was a atv path and wet.
  127. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    We don't hunt/fish but are looking to get a place out of town and have enough land we can build and maintain trails on.. My spouse needs to work a few more years so we need a place close enough to commute or keep our current place. Most camp are too rustic to live year around on but we might...
  128. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    The cabin with family present has a terrible 1 mile drive in.
  129. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Here is another we looked at again yesterday but this time, the owners happened to be there along with there son and grandson. What nice people. Gee was it a fun AND a adventurous stop. We learned more about the property and house in and hour, than speaking with the realtor for all day. The...
  130. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Back at this one yesterday and took pics of its bottom side. We've had a wet summer and the grasses, weeds and shoots made walking the property very difficult. Cabin is quite rustic.
  131. ArlyA

    Battery powered chainsaw

    While looking at camp properties yesterday, at found one that the owner was at, and his son invited us on a few miles of "adventure ride" to a bridge his son wanted to see. He said he'd rode it last fall but the logging road was now grown over and dead falls across we couldn't drive around. It...
  132. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning folks. It was in the 40s this am and predicted to get up to 70 today. Suppose to start raining tonight and do that thorough Tuesday. Had a interesting time looking at properties yesterday and more about that will be posted in my "camp property search" thread. A few pics about...
  133. ArlyA

    Don’t forget that sunscreen.

    Sunscreen is your friend. Mineral based stuff is suppose to be better.
  134. ArlyA

    Cool Nature Photos

    Please come get some rabbits, we got them everywhere!
  135. ArlyA

    Diabetes

    Dexom changed the formula for the sensing string or its manufacturer did. That's the part that does the actual BG sensing.
  136. ArlyA

    Diabetes

    Its the senor's that fail before there stated 10 day length. Seems they should be called 9 day sensor or maybe a 8. Dexom changed the formula for the string or its manufacturer did. Historically life expectancy seems good for a year or two, then something gets changed and they start to fail...
  137. ArlyA

    Diabetes

    If anyone here uses Dexocm 7's, do tell us how they are doing. All mine have flailed prematurely and before 10 days time, in the past three months.
  138. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Tics and bugs in general are gone for the year.
  139. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    Today we'll be back look at this one for a second pass. Bring a weed whacker this time so as to see better. Spouse is excited about it, were as I am less so. This is another one we'll see that's near by so see for its 2nd time.
  140. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning TBN folks. In the 40's now and predicted to hit 57 today. Rained a bit overnight which I dread to see more of. The two properties we looked at were in terrible condition, over priced and a waste of our time but of course you don't know that unless you see them. Today we'll look...
  141. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Morning folks. 50 here now and NOAA says it will warm to 58 today. The wind went down overnight and rain quit. Was gale force on the lake so the boats were taking protected shore routes. Got another 1/2 an inch of rain yesterday that we didn't need :rolleyes:. I did get some snow...
  142. ArlyA

    Anyone else have an unusually large number of hummingbirds this year?

    What kind of hummers do you have there?
  143. ArlyA

    How agriculture works thread

    In ND this week. I'd guess central or the westerm part.
  144. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

  145. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    Lee White loading blast furnace trim (crushed unprocessed taconite rock) for Gary while across the bay the John G. Munson unloads limestone at C. Reiss. Duluth, MN - September 2, 2025
  146. ArlyA

    Keweenaw snow photos

    I did hear that 14 snow flakes were seen up in the Kewee yesterday. 🤔
  147. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    The American Mariner - Upper Harbor, Marquette MI.
  148. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning folks. Its the 40's this am with a brisk NW wind. Got rain overnight and NOAA says the chance is 60% today. Love to get in the garage and do some snow implement work done. Lawn will need to be mowed if it ever dries. A lake boat unloaded road salt off here yesterday so fall is...
  149. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    The endeavor arrived in Duluth MN after dumping road salt in Hanacock MI,
  150. ArlyA

    Keweenaw snow photos

    Last years totals.
  151. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Gee, here is our current conditions. We don't need any more rain.
  152. ArlyA

    Anyone else have an unusually large number of hummingbirds this year?

    You know they don't migrate in flocks? Hatching's stay longest to gain weight at known food sources.
  153. ArlyA

    Anyone else have an unusually large number of hummingbirds this year?

    It something like 20 to 30. I'd bet your males are gone.
  154. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    From the US Army Corps today. ----------------------------------------- In 1910 ,crews were busy excavating in preparation for building a new lock at the...
  155. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    Another neat pic taken in Duluth MN -------------------------- Herbert C. Jackson approaching the Midwest Energy dock this morning after having unloaded limestone at CN-Hallett Dock 5. Superior, WI - August 30, 2025
  156. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning all. 44 here this am and predicted to hit 55 today and its breezy now. We got 1.25 inches of rain yesterday and overnight. Our 40lb puppy eats more than our other 2 dogs do so I need to get her another 40lb bag of food for her. Gee whiz. If the rain ends, I got things to do...
  157. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    I've been to many and not seen one. Have been in a b-17.
  158. ArlyA

    Anyone else have an unusually large number of hummingbirds this year?

    Seems all our male are gone and hatching's now at the feeders. ----------------------------------- To remind everyone. Males are the 1st to head south and the ones who hang around feeders all summer. After that the females go and are seen at feeds more later in the summer. Hatching's stay...
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    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    A BNSF of SD40-2 this past Saturday at local yard job used the set to pull an empty grain train from Duluth to Superior, shown here by CN's Lakehead Storage Facility. Duluth, MN - August 30, 2025 Note the size of those pellet piles....
  160. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Raining and wind blowing here and this is what our radar looks like. Its 50 here now. The radar is in Marquette so Huron mountains block it for us, if its low anyway. Weather is coming from the NW.
  161. ArlyA

    2019 ford ranger review....

    I made another appointment with the ford dealership about its tranny. If they can't fix it, I might go to the aftermarket transmission shop that's near us and quite good.
  162. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    On Saturday we'll head south to look at this and another property again thats near by. Both have been on the market for some time with no bids.
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    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    Duluth MN. No date or info given. When we resided in SW SD along a main line BN track, I knew an old timer who serviced engines and he spoke about working on steam engines.
  164. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    We got 3/4 an inch of rain in the gauge now which we don't really need its super nice temps right now, I'm having hot coco. Its 53 and falling.
  165. ArlyA

    Grapples and pulling out smaller trees?

    I was thinking smaller ones, like see here. They are like weeds and grow everywhere.
  166. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    You need to add some oxi clean which is the proper chemical to remove oder but some detergents has enough in them. I'd ditch the pods.
  167. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    The Joyce L. Vanenkevort passing by the Poe Reef lighthouse around 10:45 pm last night.
  168. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Some trees at higher elevations are starting to change here folks. Its raining here now. We have two houses next door that are collage rentals, all girls at this point and yesterday with their help we brushed out some of there parking spots so I can push there snow out. I didn't get any...
  169. ArlyA

    Need utility Side by Side

    That does not make them bad and JD would be contracting whatever there specs would be.
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    Need utility Side by Side

    You should try google. --------------------------------------- The John Deere Corporation makes John Deere Gator™ utility vehicles, which are designed and built at their plant in Horicon, Wisconsin. The company has produced these multi-purpose vehicles, often used on farms and worksites, since...
  171. ArlyA

    Need utility Side by Side

    JD has used a variety of engines and most seemed to have fared well. You could also google "John Deere 590 engine grief" and see what pops up. Me personally, we would get a JD UTV but can't due to our high HP needs..
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    Great lake boats, a good video

    BBC Tokyo on her maiden trip thru the Welland canal with a load of drone blades for?? Not sure where they are headed.
  173. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning folks. Was in the upper 50's this am and will be getting warm here today at 77, then rain is moving in tonight and lasting for days. Got some of the "stuff" moved out of the trailer yesterday and will be putting some up for sale. Moved the cargo trailer to a parking spot. We've...
  174. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    Saluting Labor... The tools are the same and the work is just as hard. Grain trimmers in the hold of a vessel in 1959 and 2025.
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    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    I like this pic. --------------------------- A beautiful start to Labor Day here in the Twin Ports. Duluth, MN - September 1, 2025
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    2019 ford ranger review....

    Who says baby size rangers can't tow? :) Its 16ft long.
  177. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    On the way up we picked up a new to us (used) 16ft pace journey trailer. We manage to not get any of those e-track attachment rings it needed.
  178. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    We got back late last night from northern MN with a trailer full of "stuff" to use, sell or give away. I'll do a more complete post later. Sure is nice to not be driving and moving stuff. :(
  179. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    The cans of wasp spray work quite well and it just takes a day or two for them to all have died.
  180. ArlyA

    Mini skidder in snow

    reported
  181. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Packing right now and will be heading to northern MN in a few minutes. Was in the 40's this am and will run past a property that's came up for sale on our way west. (near Ont if anyone cares) Plan to be back Sunday or Monday night. Driving all day is no longer my favorite thing to do.....
  182. ArlyA

    What did you buy this week?

    I got and was running this Honda 3200I generator yesterday. Will do a review of it sometime. Just barely light enough to carry around and super quite.
  183. ArlyA

    Anyone else have an unusually large number of hummingbirds this year?

    It might be the males migrating through or hatching's just out of the nest. We see a bump up in numbers in the late summer as well.
  184. ArlyA

    L5740 or some tractor

    This unit is still on face book marketplace for the same price. Seems that should be a sign... :rolleyes:
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    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    In 1955, the Sacramento Ca shops were a sad sight as dozens of steam locomotives were sent to scrap yards. In the 2nd photo, 4199 is front and center, where it languished until being vacated on June 6, 1956. The story behind the picture holds an interesting factoid about 4199: It blew up near...
  186. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    About 40 here this am and today's high is predicted to be 66 so its feeling like fall these days. Today in heading to the dentist, pick up honda generator we purchased this week and packing for a trip to northern MN. Update! Dearest just informed me she's having second thoughts about...
  187. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    We have wolves, coyotes, Mountain lions and to many deer. Please come and shoot the deer.
  188. ArlyA

    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    After a long day on the rails, Cumbres & Toltec 488 is serviced at the ash pit. As the used coals and ash are dropped, it creates a lava-like effect on camera. The fire is then banked for the night with a layer of fresh coal.
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    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    Early mining scene at the Norrie iron ore mine (hematite) in Ironwood, MI in 1899.
  190. ArlyA

    Parents with dementia, how dealing with that has gone.

    Heading back up on Saturday and grab trailer on the way and load it with remaining items while up there. Have had people looking at the house so it appears it will sale.
  191. ArlyA

    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    201 cars, 12,500 feet of train, can be seen here is this reverse curves with K31's train as they make their way south towards Assiniboia. This train is about 2 miles long with cars for the Assiniboia area elevators and the Great Western. The train came out of Moose Jaw and will handle loads back...
  192. ArlyA

    Great lake boats, a good video

    Treasure Coast pushing barge Cement Transporter 7700 down the St. Clair River - August 16, 2025
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    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning TBN folks. About 55 here now and today's predicted high is 60. Will mow lawn after it dries and we did see .5 of rain yesterday. Hoped to blaze a trail today we care for but the two people who said they'd help, did not get back with me, which is normal. We live pretty boring...
  194. ArlyA

    What did you buy this week?

    Today I got a Honda 3200I generator. New drill index box to replace my bent 30yo one and 1/4 nylon cap nuts.
  195. ArlyA

    Working rail roads and their tracks.

    Iron ore mining, Gogebic Range, Ironwood MI unknown time.
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    Diabetes

    Yes, we always do, Are you a dexcom user as well?
  197. ArlyA

    Diabetes

    For the last 4 or so, all my dexcom 7 sensors have failed a few days early, so I'd guess they switched the formula or manufacture. Anyone else seeing that?
  198. ArlyA

    Good morning!!!!

    Good morning TBN folks. 53 this morning in Houghton Mi and we got rain moving in, which we don't need. Today's high is 70. No outside work is planed but I need to find a small generator and looking at Honda's EU3200i model.
  199. ArlyA

    Camp property found, now updates.

    No, there was legal access to it.. This info has to be listed in the sellers info sheet.
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