Good morning!!!!

[Looking4new]

"Tis a balmy 12F this fine morning, going for a high of 14. We got about an inch but snow is in the forecast for today, tonight and tomorrow. I will go out today just for the exercise and tomorrow afternoon to do a proper cleanup.

 

[ronjhall]

Coffee is done brewing. 56° with some clouds this morning. Heading to 70° with some sun. Good day at Clinic. Waiting for results. Going shopping for New Years Eve dinner.
Good Morning All.

 

[farmeratheart]

Good Morning! 32F this morning and a bit breezy. Not much change forecast today as the high is supposed to be 35ish and 30-40 mph winds. The sun will be shining though.

Have a great day!

 

[farmer2009]

33 this morning and headed to 43 today.

Yeah Drew not even sure if there's a nugget on them yet.

Need to run to town and get some flour to make some bread with. Then try to get auger in bin. Or at least get it closer to going in. Would like to have time to go get canopy but may not happen.

 

[txdon]

Good morning! 44˚ 64% humidity.

Progress on the cottage:
I did remove the dead skunk yesterday. The green light still has not been given to clean and fix it up.
I may have to take baby steps and it may be next next year before I can start. I'm thinking Mom's memory items (old furniture) in the house are the hold up. My Brother that died also has a lot of his "JUNK" in there. I need to figure a way around these obstacles if possible. The first phase may be a storage shed to store the memorabilia, I just don't know..??

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Good morning all! 46F

Lots to catch up with. Off today. Will have pecan decaf coffee with some Irish Cream to "kick start" the day. A friend gave me a bottle of Omara's Irish cream. 26 proof. It tastes as good as Baileys to me but I'm no connoisseur. (a big thanks to spell check for that one, I missed the "i")

Armadillos, making home made bread, English boys with new toys, greasy equipment, Arizona sunsets, California dreaming, we get it all on here.

It is cooler, but I got a source on some refrigerant to get our A/C going. It is supposed to warm up New Years Eve and Day again, but very humid.

Drew, I wish you were closer, I'd invite you and your cooking over often. :licking::thumbsup:

All you guys up in that cold weather stay warm.

 

[riptides]

Good morning! 44˚ 64% humidity.

Progress on the cottage:
I did remove the dead skunk yesterday. The green light still has not been given to clean and fix it up.
I may have to take baby steps and it may be next next year before I can start. I'm thinking Mom's memory items (old furniture) in the house are the hold up. My Brother that died also has a lot of his "JUNK" in there. I need to figure a way around these obstacles if possible. The first phase may be a storage shed to store the memorabilia, I just don't know..??

Tough call as you are dealing with fresh memories.

Harsh bottom line is your asset needs attention. Perhaps start with the outside? How about that building out back? New paint of the roof? Looks to be metal?

 

[PJSprog]

30°F and clear skies this morning, going up to 45° today. Not as windy as yesterday, so should be pleasant (for those not inside at a desk, anyway).

Wife texted me on the way to work that the carpenters and electrician showed up this morning for day one of the remodel. Removing walls planned today. So, it's finally officially underway.

Oldest stepson is coming by this weekend to pick up a few things from storage. He and his girlfriend are moving to San Marcos, TX next week, where she's going to finish college. Thought we were done with Texas trips a couple of years ago when he left the Army and Ft. Hood. Guess not. (and I thought Killeen was a long drive)

 

[ronjhall]

Thanks, I'll start to clear out the inside and see If I get overwhelmed or enjoy it. It's about 5 miles from me, If I ever move back to the city like ED it could be a weekend cabin..

The place looks much different than I remember helping you and your dad feed cattle at. Looks much different from the road. Do I have the right place?

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

30°F and clear skies this morning, going up to 45° today. Not as windy as yesterday, so should be pleasant (for those not inside at a desk, anyway).

Wife texted me on the way to work that the carpenters and electrician showed up this morning for day one of the remodel. Removing walls planned today. So, it's finally officially underway.

Oldest stepson is coming by this weekend to pick up a few things from storage. He and his girlfriend are moving to San Marcos, TX next week, where she's going to finish college. Thought we were done with Texas trips a couple of years ago when he left the Army and Ft. Hood. Guess not. (and I thought Killeen was a long drive)

Just another 1.5 hours south. San Marcos has some really nice natural geographic features. It sits where the aquifer comes out from underground. Crystal clear water at 72 degrees year round. Many good hill country small town destination drives within 30 minutes.

Good luck on the remodel. Hope you have a good contractor. Don't give them too many advances on $$$

 

[txdon]

Tough call as you are dealing with fresh memories.

Harsh bottom line is your asset needs attention. Perhaps start with the outside? How about that building out back? New paint of the roof? Looks to be metal?

The place looks much different than I remember helping you and your dad feed cattle at. Looks much different from the road. Do I have the right place?

That building in the back is falling down - lots of rotten wood. like the other 5 outbuildings, most partially collapsed. They all need to be town down, most of the roofs have been blown off for 20 years.
The cottage has brick and mortar walls interior and exterior, and only one place where the foundation might need attention. My Dad put a new roof on it 25 years ago (needs another) and replaced the wooden windows with single pane aluminum windows, which really need replacing also.

Ron I think the other place that you are thinking about is on Hwy 21 and that house in not in the family. This place is about a mile from the church.

 

[PJSprog]

Just another 1.5 hours south. San Marcos has some really nice natural geographic features. It sits where the aquifer comes out from underground. Crystal clear water at 72 degrees year round. Many good hill country small town destination drives within 30 minutes.

Good luck on the remodel. Hope you have a good contractor. Don't give them too many advances on $$$

With food and biological stops, traffic around OKC & Dallas, and the inevitable road construction, it used to take us about 14 hours to drive from Trenton, IL to Killeen, TX. Another hour-and-a-half makes it a complete full day of driving. Flying is probably the better option.

Our carpenter (and his son) is a local guy who came very highly recommended from both customers and others in the industry. He's very well-respected around here. Wife is handling the finances, was a career accountant, and just left a major construction company to "retire." Her last position was a project analyst, so I'm comfortable that she'll be judicious with any advances. Definitely looking forward to getting it done.

 

[ronjhall]

That building in the back is falling down - lots of rotten wood. like the other 5 outbuildings, most partially collapsed. They all need to be town down, most of the roofs have been blown off for 20 years.
The cottage has brick and mortar walls interior and exterior, and only one place where the foundation might need attention. My Dad put a new roof on it 25 years ago (needs another) and replaced the wooden windows with single pane aluminum windows, which really need replacing also.

Ron I think the other place that you are thinking about is on Hwy 21 and that house in not in the family. This place is about a mile from the church.

I have the right building. It's out past the Fedor Store. But it's been a few years.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

33° with a cold hard wind. Few snow flurries when a dark cloud passes over, some sunshine.

Ed, will be down your way this weekend, visiting the in-laws near h'burg. Made my harbor freight wish list.

 

[txdon]

Riptides, you got me thinking, I will take another look at that old wash house out back, that may be the first step, thanks.

 

[toppop52]

Lynn laid a standing rib roast on the butcher block, looked at me and said, "Don't ruin this!" I looked at the label $96!!! No pressure there! D@mn cows are expensive!

Cold and windy today, mid 40's. Now off to scorch that mooer!

 

[sodamo]

63°F and no rain since midnight.

Be safe
Have a great day

 

[mostly_gas]

Good morning all. 31F this morning, clear, and calm wind. Should stay mostly sunny today, winds will kick up soon, high forecast to be 57F. Bike ride at noon, don't know what else today. Thanks for the info on stress test guys. I expect it will be on tread mill, should have no problem getting heart rate up, average 130-140 bpm (150-160 peak) for 1:20 ride.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Lynn laid a standing rib roast on the butcher block, looked at me and said, "Don't ruin this!" I looked at the label $96!!! No pressure there! D@mn cows are expensive!

Cold and windy today, mid 40's. Now off to scorch that mooer!

How many pounds is it, how you gonna cook it? Better yet, what time should we all show up? Just kidding.

When I was in college, I worked at a premium steakhouse. The chefs would just barely cook the prime rib in the oven to a certain temp, leaving it rare throughout the middle cuts. I would order an end cut, with a bone...yum yum. since I like my meat a bit more done, I would have them finish the cooking in a big tub of ajus they kept hot. Each prime rib plate came with a cup of ajus. Some liked horseradish with theirs but not me.

We are cooking some hamburger meat right now to be added into the spaghetti sauce. My favorite store bought sauce is Classico Mushroom and Ripe Olive. I have not been able to find it at Walmart or our local grocery chain called H-E-B.

I seem to always forget to buy mushrooms at the store...

 

[toppop52]

How many pounds is it, how you gonna cook it? Better yet, what time should we all show up? Just kidding.

When I was in college, I worked at a premium steakhouse. The chefs would just barely cook the prime rib in the oven to a certain temp, leaving it rare throughout the middle cuts. I would order an end cut, with a bone...yum yum. since I like my meat a bit more done, I would have them finish the cooking in a big tub of ajus they kept hot. Each prime rib plate came with a cup of ajus. Some liked horseradish with theirs but not me.

We are cooking some hamburger meat right now to be added into the spaghetti sauce. My favorite store bought sauce is Classico Mushroom and Ripe Olive. I have not been able to find it at Walmart or our local grocery chain called H-E-B.

I seem to always forget to buy mushrooms at the store...

I didn't notice the size, when I saw the price I started crying! I'm going to put in the oven with homemade au jus in the bottom of the pan and a dry rub of sea salt, black pepper, a touch of fresh garlic and onion powder. I crush half an onion to go into the pan.