Good morning!!!!

[kenmbz]

Good morning 62 going up to 82 and sunny.
Spent a few hours with the big hedge trimmer and cut back the vines and bushes along the road.
Took all I had to finish, by the end I had trouble lifting my arms ...

About 9pm yesterday we lost power again, did not go back on til almost 3am.
Ran the genny for a few hours so we could take showers and prepare for bed.

Did do pick up sticks in side yard by the pool, still need to do that for lower backyard.
More piles of sticks to chip...
Need to get this done before grass is too high to see them, and grass is growing fast now.

Be well,

Finally got this thing in pretty good shape, still more trimming once it stops flowering. Grows 2-4 feet a month during spring.

 

[Popgadget]

Good Morning
60° on its way to 80 under a clear sky.

Got all the mulch spread, actually had a little left over.

That took most of the day, didn’t do much else besides load grain into the barn.
Today’s plan is to empty the manure bin, and haul it to neighbors. I’m guessing it will be 5 trips with the dump trailer.
First step is to put the loader on the tractor, after I cut a piece of fence and some truck keys for a neighbor.

 

[daugen]

wow you redid that whole back area Popgadget, looking good.

feels good to sit down, got all my tree trimming done, then went to Home Depot and lugged
50 pavers home for making garden borders. Of course I was two short on one color and one extra on the other, so need to
go back for a few more. This way weedeater won't be wacking into mulch and sending it flying.
going to let my lawn mower guy set the stones, too much hand/wrist work for me. Tough digging in that gravel too.

Ken, is that a lilac? bet it smells nice

 

[sodamo]

69°F and no rain

What was I thinking??? 14 lbs of unbridled energy!!!!
Actually she is a sweetheart.and the boys seem to approve
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I’m sure this is a drastic change for her. While I didn’t ask directly, my sense is her 10 week life has been mostly in a very nice kennel with her litter mates, whereas this house must be total sensory overload. Inquisitive as the dickens
But she also seems very smart and quick to learn. Definitely likes food, not just her puppy chow but getting her head into whatever the boys have.

Interesting to see the interaction with the boys. Kekoa more of toleration, Makani more involved. But as Makana nuzzled in, see pic below, Makani’s expression was along the lines of “what the…?”

She did spend the night peacefully in her crate. My trick of sticking a finger or two thru the door grate for her to snift was enough to settle her.

Next few days will require lots of attention. Life is good.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day.

 

[Looking4new]

The power just went out.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Dennis, the deck looks great but that table stands out like a sore thumb . You need to do something about that . Don’t you like how I can find work for others

I've been talking about getting rid of it....

Deck boards all on now, except the front and 1 side frame. Maybe tomorrow...

 

[buckeyefarmer]

After finishing deck boards this morning, mowed the entire yard. The plan was to run to town for some bags of concrete, but by the time I mowed, ate a couple bites of food and showered, it was already after 3 pm. cleaned bird crap off truck again, then decided it's now 4 pm, I don't feel like hefting a bunch of concrete mix bags in 87 deg weather, so came back in.
Also had decided not to go to the farm this week, although they are busy there moving equipment in and out. supposed to get storms there this evening, and rain the rest of the week.
Late last night when I couldn't sleep, I was debating selling my L3940 with backhoe, and buying a skid steer, that would be capable of lifting a ton of pellets. Need to research that.

Storming in Ohio now.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Drew, do you like the outdoor chairs you got? I need something for the deck.

 

[daugen]

Drew, do you like the outdoor chairs you got? I need something for the deck.

Dennis, I had concerns due to low price but when all built, a firepit with four chairs and cushions for 800 bucks was half the cost of anything
I could find locally. Chairs seem durable, fabric is rough and not fancy but looks fine. Definitely a couple hours to assemble.

Amazon.com

 

[buckeyefarmer]

decided to try a swivel chair.

Amazon.com