Good morning!!!!

[Wagtail]

Good (Friday) morning. Overnight Low of 10.8C and it's presently 15.3C, overcast & calm.

Just doing 'sign erection' yesterday arvo and continuing that today. The Prime Minister finally called on the Governor General, dissolved Parliament and officially announced a Federal election of the 3rd of May.

Oh, well... it looks like I won't be going to AGFEST this year. (probably just as well, due to the potential draining of my wallet)

Saturday will be a similar 'sign erection' day, but down South... especially in & around Swansea. I've got a Mate to help with that.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[Thomas]

Wife was struggling yesterday but somewhat better today

May the better days continue.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Evening,
Came home from work today to notice that Kathleen drove over the mole trap I put in yesterday close to our DW. I’m not sure I can bend it back into shape, it’s pretty distorted. So I’ve got grubs and crabgrass on that side of the lawn along with moles Great Scott

All the snow has melted except on the ski slopes.

Billy, thanks for those beautiful shots , truly breathtaking

 

[newbury]

my last manual grease gun was an Alemite,

When I first got my B7610 I was concerned about not having enough grease guns.
I bought a case of Alemite Screw Type Grease Gun Model C600

C600 by Alemite | Screw Type Compressor Gun | 8oz Cylinder Capacity | Outlet: 1/8" NPTF | Requires Alemite Flexible Extension with Coupler

C600 Alemite Screw Type Compressor Gun 8oz Cylinder Capacity is designed for most types of pressure gun lubricants.

hosewarehouse.com

They were about $3@ IIRC. I planned on dropping one in each vehicle/place I needed a grease gun. Think I used 1.

 

[masseyrider]

We got warmer than predicted almost hitting 50F
Now can look forward to 4 rainy days.
Oh Joy!

 

[Looking4new]

We got warmer than predicted almost hitting 50F
Now can look forward to 4 rainy days.
Oh Joy!

Good for the water table.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 55ºF for the start, mostly clear sky, light breeze. light to moderate wind, gust were up to brisk, sky had increasing clouds, and high temp was 79ºF. made coffee to start day, bike ride early, Boat guy though he could start on bunks. Finished bike ride, got batteries swapped around, boat ready to fish, trailer bunk not so much. Rain forecast tomorrow so no boat work. Looked cook book, nothing jumping out at me saying cook me first. I did get nap in, then Boat guy cancelled work on the bunks .'
Dennis thanks for the details, those were some big trees!
Ron I doubt I get a spring snow storm Glad you could take plow off tractor. Good to hear mailbox adapter is done. Hope shopping went well. Sorry sleep not good, hope nap was. Nice bird pic.
Drew good that you can show sister how and when to hook up battery minder. Glad you picked out places to put roses. Hope you got them planted. Hope sale of RV is quick. Sorry dealer is not better on Expedition. I understand about living alone and taking car in.
Thomas hope day went well.
Mike so is it time management, or is getting started? Hope today was better
Happy(NC) glad good Dr visit. Hope you can make progress on tank in spite of rain.
Paul thanks for explanation. I like the logo
Masseyrider sorry about cold. Hope you are doing better soon.
Scott(vt) hope work goes well, since you didn't sleep well. Have fun with the grands.
Paul glad you survived the slow day. Hope rain stays away long enough to get pad prepped for shed. Hope breakfast was good.
Buppies hope you get the forecast rain. So Sorry to hear about Holly's bad day. prayers sent
Bill glad dump.town run successful. Hope you enjoyed the energy conservation day.
Frits sorry to hear wife was struggling yesterday, good to hear she is better today. Hope paperwork went well.
Billy glad you could get away from the ladies yoga and go hiking with Della. Thanks for the pics.
Lou so that's where all my rain is going Glad new tires not tearing up lawns. Hope you were able to get what you needed.
Ken glad your dad's taxes came out well.Sorry you burn pile still awaits burning. Sorry about the broken driveway markers. Hope day went well.
David good to hear more mowing done and Pele pausing for while. Hope guys did well at H&F.
Dennis good to see more progress. Hope you will be ready to replace decking soon.
Rabdy(wag) is the Prime Minister move a good one? Sorry you will miss AGFEST. Glad you will have help Saturday.
Scott(vt) sorry about mole trap. Have you tried the milky spores to get rid of grubs, worked for me.
Masseyrider so you ganging up with Lou to take rain from Texas?
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /son's migraines, Mike /BIL in FL, Ron /heart, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /cancer, parathyroid, blood sugar /wife, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, /granddaughter with Evans Syndrome, Ken /dad dementia, /chronic fatigue, Diet not working, Randy(wag) /sister stoke, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, /wife back issues and cancer, Lou /eye issues, /heart issues, /wife hip replacement, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's hip or leg pain, /back issue, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage dissolving, / friend stop drinking, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /brother's lymphoma, /dad surgery recovery, Drew /back operation issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, Scotty /back pain, Helogabals /wife's friend situation, Fatjay /father broken hip, Israel, Ukraine war, hurricane victims, and Country.

 

[ronjhall]

Coffee is brewing. 40° with cloudy skies this morning. Heading to 64° with chance of isolated thunderstorms in afternoon. Grocery shopping went good. Then got 2 naps in. Then did a couple of walks with Sassy. No plans for today yet.

Everyone stay safe and well.

Good Morning All.

 

[Wagtail]

Randy(wag) is the Prime Minister move a good one?

Honestly, it's a 'grubby move'... unfortunately, to answer your question, (and NOT to get political) I need to explain some of the Westminster system of government.

We (and those who follow this 'system') don't actually have a set 'permanent' election date [such as the first Tuesday of November every 4 years]. We do have a set, maximum, term of government but an election can be called at any time within that term if the government (1) thinks it is to their advantage [ie: they're very popular] or (2) they lose a "no confidence" vote in parliament.

In this case, the Prime Minister waited too long [due to circumstances = the cyclone in Queensland & the potential natural disaster] so that he had to [time wise] deliver an official Budget. His Treasurer did that on Tuesday evening. Officially, the Opposition has a 'right of reply' [a counter-budget] two days later, which was yesterday evening.

The 'grubby move' was that, this very morning [the next day & mere hours after the 'counter-budget'] @ 0700, he, the PM, went to the Governor General (Our 'Head of State' as the King's representative) to dissolve Parliament and, therefore, call a general federal election for the 3rd of May.

By doing this, at this day and time, there was no media news cycle to analyse the Opposition's counter budget and the government can get a jump-start on campaigning.

I don't believe that I've gone 'political', just explaining a political 'system'.

 

[Thomas]

30F partly cloudy day mid 40's for high.

Outside chores done E muffin time.
Plans for today... 4 hours at part store afterwards 2 stops for critter food,double check this and that starting tomorrow AM nasty weather until Monday...2-3 inches snow freezing rain than rain.

Enjoy your day all.