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Cinder was positive he could jump from the floating dock to shore. Did not work out that way! Look at those skinny legs [emoji23] Frank

Cassie was our 1st Keeshond. I used to tell her she was the best dog. We’ve had/have 4 more and they are great, but she was the best! Our current guy Cinder is pretty close though ... Frank

Wishing you the best of luck today Drew!

I use a Terapump TFRA01 battery powered transfer pump to fill my CUT with diesel. I have a second one to fill the tank on our pontoon boat that never seems to be on the side closest to the dock! Very handy pumps for the last 3 years. Good luck. Frank

Good morning All. I have not posted anything this week. We’ve been busy with a project here at the year round place. Just a couple more weeks before we head north to open the camp for the year. The ice is already out on the lake, but we are waiting until after our 2nd Covid shot. Hope...

A day late, but the Orioles looked good in the opener at Fenway. I hope they do play all 162 this year. [emoji461]️ Frank

Yeah Drew- those are some nice looking muffins!

Very nice Eddie. That’s a whole different world. Here is the goofy boy out of our 3 keeshonds

Good morning All. 39 here this morning when the dogs went out and still a bit wet. Headed to a cloudy and breezy 49. Wife and I got our 1st COVID shots yesterday. The Moderna vaccine. Our arms are a bit sore this morning, but that seems to be it for this one [emoji3516]. Today is one of my...

Is your 18 hp motor a 2 cylinder? You may have a bad ignition coil on one side that fails to fire that spark plug under load. The symptoms you describe are eerily similar to what I found on our JD zt a couple of seasons ago. Do a search on ignition coil failure on this forum and you tube for...

I would venture that it is to help with lift under the deck for finer material ? Frank

Good morning All. 55 and cloudy right now. It was 53 when the dogs went out this morning. Lots of rain yesterday and last night, estimated 2”. My glass cylinder rain gauge hasn’t gone out for the season yet [emoji15]. Grass is greening up but don’t anticipate the need to cut lawn for a few...

Good to here that you are doing ok David. We got an email from our primary care physician this morning that they will begin administering Moderna vaccine this Monday. My wife qualifies as 1C and I’ll wait list. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Frank

Good luck to you today, sir.

I have a 2015 Silverado with the 5.3L V-8. I love that motor and would not consider a 4 cyl turbo that has the published specs- especially in year #1. YMMV [emoji23] Frank

Good morning All. 25 when the dogs wanted to get up. Still same, headed to mid 30’s but sunny. Yes Roy, your avatar is visible to me. It is slightly off centered, though. Have a good weekend! Frank

We have a 4kW solar array on the roof that is grid tied. We also have propane backup generator. When the transfer switch kicks in to power the house from generator the output of the array goes directly to the ground. This is not designed as an off-grid solution, at all.

Good morning All. 25 here this morning when the dogs wanted to go out. 35 now headed for a high temperature of 53 and sunny [emoji41]. Wife has a check-up at the doctors today, maybe do a little furniture shopping and lunch out! Not much else planned for today. Have a good hump day! Frank

That’s a fine looking dog Eddie. How is his disposition? Are Akita’s generally easygoing or somewhat energetic?

Here’s our 1 year old. Posting photo with phone app and new software ...

Good Evening All. I hope everyone had a good day. We had rain this morning and a cloudy afternoon. Stayed in the low 40's. More rain forecast for tomorrow will probably be the end of the current snow pack. Don, I hope that the vaccine side effects abate. The good news is that you can be...

Good afternoon all. 30 here this morning. 49 now with the high temperature supposed to be 50. It’s sunny and pleasant out. Easy stuff this morning- pail of ashes removed from stove and a 3 day supply of wood brought into the house. I went and donated blood at a bloodmobile a town or two west...

Good morning All. It was 24 when the dogs wanted to get up this morning. It started snowing around 9am. By then it was 30. The snow stopped around 1pm when the temp was 32. There was about 3” of snow with a little sleet mixed in. Now it’s raining and 34. That is the forecast high temperature...

Good morning All. 16F and clear as the sun comes up. Supposed to be 31F this afternoon with lots of sun today. Was above freezing briefly yesterday, but snow only settled. Not much of it melted. Nothing on the agenda today except a grocery run this morning. Maybe some NASCAR this afternoon...

Well since my first post this morning, we received about an inch of snow that has been topped by a continuous downpour of sleet. This will keep the depth of accumulation down. At least I hope we don’t get 10” of sleet [emoji33]everywhere . We have periodic avalanches coming off our roof as the...

Good morning All. 23 and snowing already. Supposed to be 28 later today. Snow mixing with some freezing rain this afternoon. The quantity of freezing rain will determine if we get 3” of snow or 10”! Tractor is all fueled up. I went over the FEL with the grease gun yesterday since it has been...

Good morning All. 36 this morning when the dogs got up. 39 right now and headed to 45 ... OMG WHAT’S THAT BRIGHT LIGHT IN THE EASTERN SKY? Sorry, it has been a few days since we’ve seen the sun! Have a good day. Frank

Prayers for all Randy. So sorry for your loss.

Hope that healing goes well for you, LS. I liked the Anthem performance prior to Daytona much more than last week’s [emoji848]. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Frank

You might find out Drew [emoji33][emoji33]!

Good morning All. 22 for a low this morning, headed to 29 and cloudy. The last 2 snow events left 5” and 4” of plowable snow. The next 2 events look to be primarily freezing rain around here. I would much rather have the snow! Prayers for Toppop and Mom and for LS and medical team. Have a...

Never an easy time Toppop. May your Mother be finally at rest when the Lord calls. Prayers for you all.

TXDon- Never heard of settlement just closing is used on real estate transactions here. Like you, I had always heard about and been involved with 'closings' when I lived in NY state. When I relocated to SE PA in '93 the realtor we were using started talking about 'settlement' and I had no idea...

Good morning All. 27 early when the dogs wanted out. 29 now and headed to 34. About 4” snow fell overnight. Our driveway and parking area cleaned up to await some sunshine. Sounds like it will stay cloudy with more snow this weekend. Welcome to Workinonit. Sounds like you will fit in around...

My worst incident with a snowblower was a walk behind that “found” a 25’ dog tie out cable that our elderly neighbor left lying across her sidewalk [emoji33]. It was lots of fun getting that unwound from the auger [emoji2957].

Good morning All. 33 and dry at 5am, snowing hard right now and still 33. The ground uncovered by yesterday’s melt is white again. This is supposed to be over here around 2pm. I’ll clean up if necessary because temperature headed to teens tonight. Will watch the game this evening. Go Chefs...

Good Morning All. It was 35 at 5:00 this morning, as I send this it's 47 which is above the forecast high of 46! Ate lunch out on the south facing deck enjoying the sunshine. Took a trashcan full of wood ashes to a friend this morning. He uses them for traction and anti-slip material on the...

Awesome news Rich!

Good morning All. It’s been quite a few days since I last posted. Time flies when you are having fun! A chilly 28 this morning, 35 right now and headed for a high of 39. Rain headed in tonight will knock back the snow that covers the ground here. Hope everyone has a good day! Frank

I have 2 of that very pump. One for gas for the boats at camp and a 2nd for diesel for the tractor at home. I love them. They make the job of refueling simple! Frank

You said it well David. I especially appreciate the way that Wing said it this morning ! We really need a Like button on this site! Frank

From tractor data ... Good luck. Frank

I’ve got a question for all of you who use IBC tote cages to store and move firewood. What do you do with all of the 275-300 gallon plastic containers? I’m pretty sure that they won’t fit into the dumpster at the recycling center! Thanks. Frank

We had one of each in the last 2 of our dogs that died. The first was 12 and had an inoperable cancer that was putting her in pain and discomfort that wasn’t going to get better. A scheduled euthanasia. The second was 10 and just passed away one evening peacefully next to my wife’s chair just...

I know I’m not alone in finding the I got the COVID thread locked [emoji57]. I was following along not for the scintillating discussions regarding politics, vaccines, or the CDC ... Many of us are truly interested in how Eddie and his wife are doing in their recuperation from the plague...

Good morning All. Happy New Year [emoji312]. 25 and frosty here this morning. Supposed to get to mid thirties with rain arriving this afternoon. Wife and I went to bed at our normal time last night, but were awakened at 11:30pm by neighbors shooting of some large fireworks. I guess they had...

Ron- I used one of these this summer when we sided our camp. I had some 12’ cuts to make in the material and it worked great. Curved cross cuts were not easy, but still ok. I would buy again. Good luck. Frank

Do not think that many will bemoan the end to 2020. There are many challenging days ahead of us, but still hoping for a blessed 2021 for all! Frank

Nice to see Old Glory flying again at your place!

Welcome back Rich!! You are truly a Christmas gift for all of us. Your witness, alone, should be enough to convince each of us get vaccinated as soon as possible. Happy New Year to you and your family. Frank

My wife and I were out clearing off the deck Thursday afternoon when we heard this flock going over. This was group 1 of 3 and was the smallest. They were also the lowest so made a better picture. The last time we saw this many snow geese was the very snowy (for us) winter of 2009-10. Frank

Thomas- I think the 6.5’ plow is just right for our size tractors. I posted a picture yesterday in the Today’s Seat Time thread of my 2520 removing Thursday’s mess with a modified 6.5’ Fisher plow. Eric- no shortage of stories over the years of the resilience of livestock. Still a good job on...

Our accumulating plowable snow events are few and far between. It’s nice to use the tractor for more than firewood transport in the wintertime! This was Thursday morning. Frank

Good morning All. 16 this morning. Headed to 31 with hazy clouds. Not much planned for today. Maybe watch some college football later. Some interesting conference championship games this afternoon. Stay warm, dry, and healthy! Frank

It started to snow here at noon. The deck is white, the grass will be covered soon at this rate. Stay safe and healthy. Frank

Well said Drew. After 36 years working in the pharmaceutical industry I am well aware that mistakes do happen, however they are few and far between. The era of social media and 24 hour news coverage tends to sensationalize too much. I will also have my hand up awaiting the shot! Frank

Drew, I like Liquid Nails in caulking gun. Frank

Dogs hearing is so good that they can differentiate between sounds made by a strangers car or truck and one from their home! One of ours has even got used to the sound of the most frequent pizza delivery driver’s cars!

RS. That lady was a treasure and I hope HD knows it. When my wife and I encounter the “treasure people” in a store, we always say the he/she will never last. The other disgruntled/surly/ambivalent staff will see that they get fired/quit/transferred! [emoji3525] Frank

Having the house ready to accept the auxiliary power and having the generator to supply it does give a body some peace of mind, doesn’t it Drew? Sounds like you have taken the appropriate steps to insure your comfort! Congratulations. Frank

Nice picture of the junco Ron. My Dad used to call those guys snowbirds! Frank

Good evening all. 59 here now. Checked the rain gauge just before supper. Had 3.5” at that time. It was just raining hard again a few minutes ago. Unlike some of you, we are not in a rainfall deficit!

Good morning all. 48 and just starting to rain when I let the dogs out at 5am. 54 with heavy rain now and the winds are picking up. My rain gauge is a graduated glass tube so intrastorm reports are not to be had during torrential precipitation [emoji6]. Hope everyone has a good start to the...

Am I the only one that truly likes most fruitcakes [emoji16]? Frank

Spitting rain ???

Good afternoon all. Low this morning was 62. That’s 10 degrees above average high for this time of year. Low 70’s all day. The rain arrived around 10am. It’s heavy right now. Got the chimney cleaned this morning before the rain arrived. The rest of the day was a few errands and energy...

Good morning All. 52 was this morning’s low and is current temperature, as well. Not much change as high is forecast to be 55. It’s been raining here since 1am. About 1” so far with what I would call moderate rain right now. Like Randy, we expect heavier precip with wind later today. We are...

Good morning All. 38 early this morning with some frost in lower areas. 45 now and forecast for a high temperature of 61. Yesterday was clean up the garden day. Time to let the ground rest until next spring. Hope everyone has a safe and healthy day and a great start to their week. Frank

Yes Eric, that is the weathered gray siding. My wife has already joked that she may not be able to find me if I stand next to the house [emoji23] for the same reason!

Kyle -"Wow, that siding looks great. How hard was it to put on? Did you have it done?" No Kyle, we did it ourselves. Wifey and I installed from the bottom to about 1 board above the 1st floor windows. Then a good friend let me borrow some very sturdy ladders and ladder jacks and he and I...

Good morning All! We closed up our place in NY this week. Spent a lot of time there this year. No wifi there means that we chew through cell data pretty quickly. I miss you guys and all of your “goings on”. A peek at this year’s big project- residing the building with steel siding. We took our...

We always joked that SPAM was the meat from the Nauga. You know- the ones slaughtered to make all that 70s furniture and auto interiors from Naugahyde [emoji1787]!

Randy, I’ve been using this for fuel transfer in the boats for a couple of years. Bought another for diesel for the tractor. VEHICLE Home Next Icon Tera Pump Battery Powered Fuel Transfer Pump - 3 GPM Part no: TRFA01 TERA PUMP BATTERY POWERED FUEL TRANSFER PUMP Frank

3pm update: Sunny and breezy, temperature back to 77. Emptied more than 7” of rain from the gauge (7” is the last line and the container was full). No significant damage except a huge game of pick-up sticks! Frank

Good morning All. 66 and torrential rain right now. At dawn we had a light drizzle and 74. Tornado warning expired at 10am. Was pretty gloomy earlier with that gray-green sky that portends twisters in our region. Forecast is for Isiais to have left us later today and for breezy sunshine by...

Rick- I had a wire stuck through the sidewalk of rear tire on my jd650 tractor a couple of years ago. I marked the spot with chalk, pulled the wire out, and put several ounces of Slime in the tire. Ran the tractor around the yard and driveway and parked the tractor with the marked spot on...

Eric, I'm afraid that horseflies aren't enamored with blue the way deerflies are. Although your version of Tanglefoot may overcome that distinction! Frank

The Wallenstein BXM32 chipper/shredder has a discharge chute that rotates at least 270 degrees. The deflector at the end of the e a chute allows you to aim the chips right into a trailer or wagon. Mine doesn’t have a trailer hitch, but it would be an easy modification. Frank

I use WD40 on the plastic hardhat. Tanglefoot isn't water soluble without pretty good detergent.

Good morning All. 70 at dawn, 76 right now, forecasting a high of around 90 for today. Thundershower tonight hopefully. Mention of deer flies reminded me that I have something for the group to see. My adaptation of the results of a study out of the University of Florida. This really works...

Good morning All. Okay, I’m late and it’s already afternoon!! It just hit 90 here after a morning “low” of 78 [emoji15]. 90 is supposed to be the high temperature, but it’s a bit early in the day. Drew- a favorite saying at our house is, “no job is finished until somebody’s bleeding 🩸 “. I...

Never an easy day. Kalani will be waiting for you. Remember all the good times. You and Sophie will be in our prayers tonight. Frank

Hi Mangler. I have a jd2520 (19pto hp) running a Wallenstein BXM32 chipper/shredder. I like the shredder throat for grapevines and green branches under 1”. I do burn firewood so anything larger than about 2” or 3” gets set aside for burning. This spring my next door neighbor had a tree split...

Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Independence Day!! So glad to hear from you Jay Very sorry to hear of wife’s adverse reaction to meds. Frank[emoji631]

Wonderful news Drew. Keep up the good work!

Good evening all. 81 here now-down from a high of 88. No word from Jay after the PM of a week or so ago. I truly hope all is ok in his world. David- glad to hear that you and Sophie are home. Prayers for healing now. Drew- it’s good to read messages from you that sound like the Drew I...

Good afternoon all. 70 here this morning and 82 with bright sunshine right now. Happy Birthday to Ron[emoji512] Safe travels to hospital and back home for Sodamo and wife. Praying for a successful operation! Hang in there Drew. If each day is only a little better than the last the progress...

PM sent. We’ll see what happens [emoji2960]

I know we all tend to stay pretty private here. However, I really miss Jay’s posts [emoji3525]. Does anybody have any idea how to inquire as to his or Peg’s status? Not trying to be nosey [emoji53]

Shhhh ... We don’t want to wake Drew yet. Hopefully he has had a good night’s sleep. Hospitals can be a noisy place. Hope all have a great Tuesday. Frank

Good to hear from you Roy. Glad you’re taking it easy! Best of luck to you tomorrow Drew. This is the beginning of the next great adventure! Prayers for all. Frank

Sure hope that you are feeling better by now Roy [emoji2960]

Drew that is awesome news! Thanks for sharing and continued healing!

I believe you are correct Bird. Always been a favorite of mine, too. Frank

Good morning All. 60 and clear at dawn. Headed for 78 and lots of sun today. I’ve been a tbn member for more than 12 years, but still a relative newbie to gm. Drew, you and your gardening exploits are what got me hooked on this thread. I hope that you are on the road to full recovery because I...

I’ve used this setup a few years now for furrows to plant in and for digging. It works great [emoji106]. No excessive side to side sway as mentioned by one commenter. It was welded together for me by an Amish friend from a conventional potato plow share and some 2” receiver stock. Frank

Good morning All. A chilly 40 this morning at dawn with heavy rain. About 2” so fa. Still drizzling at 48. It may not get to 50 today. Not much on the schedule for today. Curbside pick-up at the butcher shop for some meat if they call to indicate that our order is ready. I hope everyone...

Cherry tree in all its glory. Soon the pink ‘snow’ will begin! Frank

Farmeratheart, I don't know what a Red Bud tree is, but it looks great. I had to look this up Eric, but the scientific classification is Cercis canadensis. Interestingly enough, according to Wikipedia it is the state tree of Oklahoma! Another nice day outside today, got a few things planted in...

A nice day today. It started off frosty at 30, but quickly headed for the high of 59 with lots of sun. We cut lawn today for the 5th time already this year. Trees are beginning to flower and leaf out. Our Red Bud has been in bloom for almost a week. The flower clusters on the Carolina...

Good morning All (in the afternoon). It was 47 and rainy when we got up this morning. Cleared up by 11am. We went out after lunch and chipped the brush from the neighbor’s tree that we made into firewood earlier this week. I do have pictures so it did happen this time! Everyone stay safe...

Stuff like that makes me angry.... if you want animals, you need to take care of them! You said it LS. When I was a boy at home and the heifers would get out Dad and I would drop everything to get them back home and in pasture. I can't think of too many things that upset him as much as...

Good morning All. 36 and light rain right now. Supposed to be mid fifties with breezy sunshine later. Yesterday was brush cleanup from the spring “haircuts “ for all of the trees and all of the wind debris. About 3 hours with the chipper. Sure neatened up the place. Today looks to be energy...

Good Morning All. 37 at dawn today, 45 and cloudy with lots of wind! A very windy night last night lead to some very restless dogs and humans. We had no damage to the trees on the property except for small branches. The next door neighbor wasn't as lucky. Wifey and I got permission to cut...

We made these from pressure treated 2x4’s and a 2x6 and 2” pipe nipples. Sunk 3 of them into my sister-in-law’s gravel driveway. They have controlled erosion really well. They can be kept clean of leaves and debris with a leaf blower.

Great news on your sister BEF. I hope she and your BIL continue to improve.

Good morning All. 39 here at sunrise, headed to 65 with mixed clouds and sun. Rain this evening with thunderstorms [emoji939] at night forecast. I was lucky to get a haircut and beard trim today. I live with my stylist!! We cut lawn yesterday and I got some “repair” areas seeded and...

Prayers and positive energy coming to your sister and all of her caregivers BEF. Stay healthy.

Good morning All. 46 and clear at dawn. Headed for 63 with lots of sunshine [emoji3508] all day. I hope everyone has a safe and healthy week! Frank

Happy Anniversary Mr and Mrs BEF!! Many more trips around the sun together.

More interesting covid 29 related good news ... Coronavirus: Dogs could be used to sniff out illness in ‘as little as six weeks’ time’ | The Independent Frank

Received this link from a friend yesterday. Interesting reading ... Restrictions Are Slowing Coronavirus Infections, New Data Suggest Frank

Good morning All. 38 and cloudy at dawn. 43 and overcast right now. A brighter sky than yesterday, it’s supposed to be partly sunny and low 50’s later. Will probably stack that wood later today and then who knows? Everyone stay safe and healthy. Frank

Good morning All. It was 42 and cloudy today at dawn. 45 right now with a steady rain that started at 10 am. Went to the gas station yesterday and got 10g of regular for the zt mower @ $1.959 and 10g of off-road diesel for the tractor @ $2.199. Very sorry to hear of anyone close to any of the...

My vehicles and equipment have full tanks, my fridge and freezer are full, thankful for what I have. And don't have... Amen to that Drew. 50 and cloudy here this morning. They say we may get to mid 60's today with a bit of sun, but no evidence of that yet. I hope that all stay safe and...

Good morning All. 47 for a low temperature this morning and right now. Raining hard as I type this. Wet day forecast for all day today. I guess it will be a good day for reading. We got about 1/2 cord of red oak split yesterday that was here in block form. When the weather dries out I’ll stack...

Good morning All. 32 and frosty here this morning. 35 and sunny right now, headed for 54 with bright sun all day. I don’t think the light freeze hurt the blooming magnolia in the side yard. Hope everyone stays safe and healthy! Frank

OK Genev, here’s another that I took on Sunday... Closeup of a magnolia branch. Usually if it blooms this early the frost will get it. This year though, that isn’t likely to happen. Frank

A weeping cherry tree in the front yard this past Sunday. The level of photography here is not what we are becoming accustomed to in this thread, but trust me it’s gorgeous! Frank

Good morning All. A chilly wet 36 here now. Headed to 45 with steady rain for a good share of the day. Happy Birthday to BEF’s Dad and to Sophie. Looks like today’s going to be more conservation of energy! Frank

Good morning All. About 42 here now and quite breezy. Some change from yesterday’s almost 80! Congratulations to Hawkeye. Retirement may be the best thing that’s ever happened to me! Maybe move some of next years dry wood into the woodshed today and tomorrow ahead of rain forecast for...

Good morning (afternoon) All. We're back from our week in SW Florida enjoying some early spring/summer type weather. It was quite nice here at home yesterday too! It has taken me a while to read through all of the postings. You guys are certainly busy. I hope everyone has a good day! Frank

Good evening all. It was a frosty 27 this morning and quite cloudy early. Cleared nicely in the afternoon and made it to about 40. The wife, dogs, and I will be leaving tomorrow morning early for a week on the Florida gulf coast. Spent the day today getting ready for our adventure! Hope...

Good morning All. 17 and clear this morning. Headed to 36 with full sun all day. Toppop-be careful “shoveling “ all that snow! Hawkeye-all the best to you on the upcoming transition. Prayers for healing for your family members. Congratulations on the new grapple BEF. I will be looking...

Good morning All. 37 and raining lightly now. Supposed to be about same all day. Yesterday we managed a dump run in between rain showers. Today will likely be mostly an energy conservation day. Enjoy the day!

Good morning All. 29 for a low temperature this morning. Headed to 45 and sunny today. The porch repair turned out surprisingly well. Not too sure what I will get into today. Maybe energy conservation? Happy Friday! Frank

Good morning All. 20 for a low temperature this morning. 25 now and headed to mid 40’s with sun today. Headed over to a friends house to help fix a couple of bad boards on a porch. Hopefully no frame problems underneath [emoji19]. Have a good Friday eve! Frank

Good morning All. Yesterday was a good day at the vets and doctors. The puppy and Wifey both good reports. Today’s mid 40’s and clouds will be spent on inside winter projects brought home from the lake. Have a good pre-hump day!

Good morning All. 34 right now after a low of 31. Headed to ~40 with mostly cloudy conditions today. Vet appointment for puppy this morning for last shots for awhile, cardiologist check up for wifey, followed by lunch and bulk store supplies replenishment will consume most of the day. Hope...

Right there with you. Hopefully a good explanation [emoji1696]

As reported earlier, the snow last night was a bust- less than an inch. At about 9am, though, we had a snow squall that lasted maybe 20 minutes, but deposited almost 2” of fluff. Since the plow was already on the tractor I hooked up the hydraulics and “played” [emoji4].

Good morning All. 29 this morning headed for 40. Less than 1” of snow. No seat time [emoji45]. Have a good Hump Day!

Just started to snow here in upper MD, but almost quit after about 5 minutes. Forecast is for 1-3”, but I’ll believe it when I see it!

I have been accused of overthinking my snow removal equipment for this location. My solution is a 6.5’ plow adapted the jd quick attach loader on my 2520 tractor. A strip of rubber horsestall mat (tsc) and hydraulics off the loader remotes for power angle completed the project. Your tractor...

Happy wife happy life [emoji2][emoji2]!!

Rich, The last few months of work can be very challenging as you might find it harder than ever to hold your tongue! Good luck and hang in there [emoji57]. Frank

Merry Christmas to all!

Good morning All. 35 and cloudy here in central NYS where we are Christmasing. Not much change in temperatures or conditions today. A couple of errands to run this morning picking up items left at home yesterday [emoji849]. Then it will be time to QC the cookies [emoji855]. Hope everyone has a...

Congratulations to your son LS. I changed employers once in my 36 year career and the job offer came the week before Christmas, too. It made for a very happy holiday!

Good morning All. 16 this morning did not feel so bad this morning since the north west wind was absent. 26 right now and headed to mid thirties with lots of sun [emoji274]. Not much on the plate today. Tonight we have been invited to a Christmas cantata at our neighbor’s church. This production...

Good morning All. 31 this morning at daybreak and all clear. Sunny and a chilly westerly breeze right now. Already did one of the thrice weekly gym visits this morning and brought a bucket full of wood inside. Have a small load of oak rounds to unload after my coffee break and then the rest of...

Good morning All. A brisk, breezy, sunny 41 here now. Headed for just below 50. I love all of the pictures lately and the wide expanse of experiences they represent. Here is a picture of our new puppy finally getting along with his older “sisters “. Have a good Sunday. Frank

Good morning All. 32 now but warming towards 50 by nightfall. Rain supposed to arrive later this morning and persist most of the weekend. Positive vibes and prayers for Randy and his medical team. Congratulations to Jay and the Missus. It sounds like Costa Rica is a great place to celebrate...

Good morning All. 31 with light snow on grassy surfaces this morning. Supposed to get much colder by tonight. Breakfast out with our neighbors this morning and an appointment in the city this afternoon will pretty much use the day. Thanks for all of the pictures. Have a good hump day! Frank

Good morning All. A misty gray 43 right now. Supposed to be a rainy day today. Only plans for the day are lunch with some ex coworkers and maybe some online Christmas shopping. Hope that everyone has a good start to the week.

I have to be frank with you Frank- that is a spectacular view! Frank

Good morning All. Frosty 31 this morning with bright sunshine right now. Headed to the mid 40s today with abundant solar energy available to our array. Going to pick up some oak firewood advertised on Facebook marketplace this morning. Hopefully it will be worth the trip! Have a great Saturday...

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Good morning All. Although it is afternoon already. Boy how the days fly by! A chilly 33 to start this morning. Cloudy and 47 now. The air didn’t get much nicer when the winds shifted from the N-NW to the S-SW like it normally does. Hope that all are having a productive end to the week and that...

On our older Empire propane heater at camp we’ve had to clean the pilot burner more often lately. It seems like today’s propane has more residue after burning than “back in the day”[emoji15]. We’ve had the best luck with regular pipe cleaners soaked in some rubbing alcohol. You would not...

That is a good looking pile of snow Ramman666. It can take a few times to figure the most efficient plan to plow a yard/driveway/path. Looks like a good start on a significant amount of snow!

J- that is good before/after documentation of the storm’s effect in your area [emoji54]. We had considerable rain here yesterday afternoon and evening. Estimated at about 3/4”. It stopped by bedtime. Today has been gray/cloudy, very windy, and about 35-39 F.

I have seen those reports too. When we passed through that area this am the sprinkles were just starting and the temperature was a chilly 24F [emoji15]. I’m sure it didn’t take long to ice up. Eating leftover cranberry bread while driving instead of stopping for breakfast was probably the best...

We made the drive home today. However, we were on the road at 5:40am. No traffic, only a few miles of freezing rain with mostly dry roads. It has been raining hard since we got home with temperatures in the middle thirties.

Pretty sunrise Drew. Also, nice neighbors to enhance your barn decorations!

L4N , you are welcome anytime, but we aren’t home yet. So sorry about your kitty cat. Making that last trip to the vet with them is the hardest thing a responsible pet owner has to do. We had a great Thanksgiving with wife’s sister and kids in central NYS. Watching the weather closely for...

That is a very aptly named product! I would buy it were it available here. Frank

David that is a impressive off-grid system! Makes our 4kW grid tied affair seem puny. Good job [emoji122]. Frank

We got our Sleep Number Bed about 2 years ago. We love it. Good luck.

Good Morning All. 39 and cloudy here now. Headed for mid 40’s. Puppy’s name is Cinder. His mother was named Ember. Have a good day! Frank

I love this thread. Everyone has so much going on that is noteworthy. Yesterday this little fellow came to live with us! Good times.

Here is one I took this spring at our camp in upstate NY Frank

Good morning All. 56 and a drizzle right now. Supposed to get some real rain this afternoon and evening. Happy Birthday BEF and hope for continued healing/strengthening after your recent condition. Frank

We were at our place on Cranberry Lake in NY until yesterday. The colors were very nice this year with peak color somewhere around middle of last week ... Frank

So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing ronjhall [emoji53]. May she eternally Rest In Peace and May you be comforted by your many good memories of the years together. Please also know that we are all here to listen to whatever you have to say ...

Good morning All. 66 this morning and headed to upper 70’s. Humidity trying to make a comeback today. Have enjoyed reading of toppop and bef successes as they heal. Prayers to them to continue and to all others in need.

Good news about the FIL. Boy do I understand your impatience with waiting for discharge day! My longest hospital stay was for 6 weeks after a motorcycle accident 40 years ago. I still get anxious going anywhere near a hospital or rehab. It will be over soon and the real healing at home will...

Hi All. We have been ‘away ‘ at the lake for the last 3+ weeks. I don’t post much from here due to typing on the phone with my fat fingers. However, I’ll make an exception to tell Randy how good it is to hear from him. Best wishes for continued healing. Frank

Ditto BEF. I hope all starts to look up for you real soon.

Good Morning All. 75 and very humid out this am. Thunderstorms last night knocked out the power for a couple of hours, but did nothing to improve air quality. Headed to 86 today and then the upper 90’s for the weekend.

Nice looking tractor David! We are looking forward to hearing about your new adventures with this new toy .. er tool.

I didn't share the rest of this afternoon's menu. A veggie stir-fry made with home grown zucchini, yellow squash, onions, and jalapeno peppers (quite mild this part of the season). Also will make a few appetizers out of the peppers by taking out the seeds, filling with Mexican cheese and...

Good morning All. 81 here right now and headed for a high of 84. Northwest breeze all day will make for an enjoyable afternoon. Picked some sweet corn this morning. Took a chance and planted early in April (10th) this year. Sometimes you get lucky!

Good Afternoon in the GM thread! Bad Gateway indeed [emoji3525]. 90 and sunny here now, dew point is 70. Hotter and more humid tomorrow with t’storm chance. Cooler and drier for Sunday.

Good morning All. 81 here now and headed for 88. A couple of small showers here this am hiked the humidity- yea! Cat Fever- sorry about your nephew. Prayers for the folks left behind. Divorce is such a stressful time [emoji3525]

Drew, It will be more than just a few miles up 95, but you are certainly welcome here to share the pool. Yesterday it was a “perfect” 82F ... I would love to be able to talk vegetable gardening with someone of your experience. Frank

Good morning All. What a difference a day makes! Yesterday was HHH with no breeze and a high near 90. After the cold front roared through with t’storms last night, the air has changed to much drier and high temps today of 79. Hope all that are healing continue to improve. Frank

Hazy, Hot, & Humid!

Good Morning All. 49F here earlier this morning- headed to 78. Hope all have a good day. Frank

Good morning All. 59F right now and headed to 69. Lots of wind and thunder/lightning as the front passed but only about 0.4” of rain. Happy Birthday to Mama Toppop!

Good morning All. 59F, cloudy with showers (~0.5” all night) ending this am. Expect 72 and partly sunny this pm. More rain tonight. Hope everyone has a good weekend!

Randy, Your Mom has had quite a life as you’ve described. My parents are both gone now but had similar life experience. I do not believe the world will ever see a generation like that again. She is fortunate to have you looking after her. I hope her remaining hours on earth are peaceful and her...

Prayers sent for Randy’s Mom to be as comfortable as possible. Thoughts go out to the rest of the family too. Frank

Good morning All, 42F this am is quite a bit chillier than the last several mornings. Forecast is for partly sunny and 57 today. Nice Kia Don- good luck with it. Frank

I would have my Father here for the day. He passed 11 years ago today. I can’t tell you how many times I catch myself thinking “I’ll be sure to tell Dad that the next time I see him “ even after 11 years! Frank

Happy Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. BEF. A belated Happy Birthday to Jay. Daugen- I started my garden today with some onions, peas, radishes, and carrots. Nothing on your scale, but it will keep me out of trouble! Frank

Oh, I love the cabinetry pictures. Fine woodworking has never been one of my talents. Nice work! Frank

From past experience that trailer load is between 1.6-1.75 full cords of wood. There were 2 red oaks standing dead next to one another for the last 6 or 7 years in my neighbor’s woods. I kept waiting for the wind to blow them over! A couple of weeks ago I couldn’t wait any longer and cut them...

Well the promised pm showers are here. We did get a load of wood home.

Good morning all. 47F and cloudy right now, headed for a high of 51 around noon and then falling back as showers arrive in pm. Going to bring home some firewood this morning. Have a great start to the week.

Very nice picture BEF! Many happy returns to your Dad.

Good morning all. 30F and cloudy for the low this am. Headed for 45F. Yesterday was a good day pulling some red oak from the woods for firewood. Hope the start to everyone’s week is going well. Frank

I believe that the 1st recalled/tainted products were sourced from China. Many of the 2nd round are sourced from India.

This is what you are looking for. The picture is from my 2008 model 2520, but I think the style crosses many models ... Good luck. Frank

Around here the eggs also disappear quickly. My wife and I always joke about the location of the French Toast Party!

Sure, it’s pi day!

35F now is probably the high for today- rain and snow expected this afternoon and tonight. Guess is for about 5” accumulation. I cut down to 2 cups of coffee per day upon retirement- used to drink a lot more when working. I love yesterday’s “grotto” photo! Enjoy your Sunday. Frank

I’m in the upper right corner ...

We had about 3” in this corner of Maryland this am. I too, wish that the 290 had a decompression button!