Good morning!!!!

[kenmbz]

Honestly, I was shocked at how low the price came in. We had budgeted about 8K, hoping not to hit 10K. You're in Bucks, right? That would explain a lot.

yes, my area is New Hope, so doesn't matter size of house they get $ eyes. Was worse when I lived in Princeton area.
Had a small driveway at that house, got quotes for $5-7K, finally got someone through a friend $1700 and a great job!

 

[Thomas]

Best leg/lap warmer ever:

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The good life.

 

[sodamo]

Best leg/lap warmer ever:

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Looks pretty comfy

 

[sodamo]

I’ve got a container ready for you Drew!

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Yummy, yum, yummy.
Just too far too drive

 

[rswyan]

Depot called, they were out of one thing (three pak of GFI outlets) I ordered but other than that, it's all ready to be picked up.

Got shower valves ordered. Managed to save $130 bucks by going with a slightly different configuration, still got what we wanted (shower head and hand shower) and ended up a better valve in the bargain (one with integral service stops so you can shutoff the hot and cold supplies right at the valve to change out internals if need be), and a better configuration in that one less hole in the wall is required ... :thumbsup:

 

[rswyan]

RS, I have been really impressed by the Rigid tools. At a price that close, the Rigid would be a winner for sure! Just the aspect of the warranty and parts availability would put them ahead.

Yup ... the warranty and parts availability are something to consider AFAIC.

Your comments have caused me to give RIGID another look (for some reason I had kind of written them off a number of years ago ... :confused3

Currently have their corded oscillating saw "saved for later" ... :thumbsup: (might "need" it to trim the door jamb and trim for tile clearance ... )

Thanks for posting the video of the lights.

Hope the knees feel better soon ... :thumbsup:

 

[rswyan]

I’m sure a man of your varied talents could craft an appropriate solution, perhaps using EMT. Remember it is the saw that’s important. Initially, any support can be sufficient and eventually replaced.

Very good point ... :thumbsup:

 

[PJSprog]

It's sunny and 66°F in St. Louis right now. Not sure what we did to deserve this in December, but I hope we do it again tomorrow.

 

[sodamo]

Currently have their corded oscillating saw "saved for later" ... :thumbsup: (might "need" it to trim the door jamb and trim for tile clearance ... )

I find my battery powered one more useful (and used)

Ridgid makes one JobMax with changeable head.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

yes, my area is New Hope, so doesn't matter size of house they get $ eyes. Was worse when I lived in Princeton area.
Had a small driveway at that house, got quotes for $5-7K, finally got someone through a friend $1700 and a great job!

Yep... Know how that is. My first job out of college was Princeton. 1980. I grew up on farms in central PA; I was shocked to see that "other" side. Wifey and I still love New Hope as a get-a-way.

 

[Alien]

Best leg/lap warmer ever:



:laughing:

Here is my Ziggy leg warmer. (Not very good at selfies....)

 

[kenmbz]

Yep... Know how that is. My first job out of college was Princeton. 1980. I grew up on farms in central PA; I was shocked to see that "other" side. Wifey and I still love New Hope as a get-a-way.

Love it here, always willing to meet up for a drink post-covid

 

[Looking4new]

That is a really relaxed lap/leg warmer.

 

[Jim Nelson]

Well I got a great call from my sister today, her son was moved from the covid unit back to his room in the nursing home. He had several ups and downs but is doing well now. I didn't expect him to live til Thanksgiving, let alone Christmas. My sister said she told his doctor the the only thing she could think of was the power of prayer and he agreed, saying he really didn't think that he would make it . This is a very strange disease, like nothing we have seen in my life time. My youngest son, his wife, and their 3 kids all had it and all lost their sense of taste & smell but other than that said that they had all had worse colds.
I want to thank you all for your prayers and good wishes through my nephew's ordeal and my sister also said to thank all of you.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I went through many over the years, this one is about a year and a half old. So far very happy with it. The temperature controlled draft blower works great and it is quite a fuel miser. 8 lbs of charcoal will last 14-16 hours. It has Drew and Buckeye’s pork in it in the picture.

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I almost bought a pellet smoker from Costco last year, but didn’t.

 

[Dftodd]

I can see a murder charge in my future IF I had to live with someone like that.

They better update their dental plan around here. People don't appreciate a busy body getting up in someone's buisiness. Especially when someone usually does elaborate Xmas displays for their neighbors enjoyment.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Love it here, always willing to meet up for a drink post-covid

Thanks. You never know. Wish the Buttonwood Inn was still there.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Good to see you back. Sounds like a buyer I would have raised the price on.

Yah, me too.

Good morning! 35˚F heading to the 60s.
Welcome back Rick. Your buyer horror stories make my farm sale seem like paradise. My buyers bought everything I could not take with me and let me rent back for a month so only one move was needed.

FireWise today will be a bit different, instead of cedar/brush removal we will be doing rock removal so the mowers can keep the area clean.

Good luck on the bread Eric. My bread is still too dense to win any awards. A pic of the sliced loaf if your's turns out good.

I prefer dense bread.

Start driving, it should be ready late Wednesday morning, early afternoon.

Sorry I'm too late to get to the party on time.

Good evening all. 36 for the start, clear sky, light breeze. Light wind day, clear sky, and high temp was 70F. 2 more days in 70's then rain and more seasonable temps. Lost a STL friend to cancer yesterday. Had been fighting it for years, good mechanic and fun to be with. Slow start, changed back to Volagi from Trek, town run for shopping, bike rid and nap when I got back.

Sorry for your friend. I hate cancer. Prayers for all surrounding him.

28 outside. Heading to upper 40's today. Chance of rain.

Mostly, sorry for your loss.

Will try and get the finances in order today for all the stuff going on. Did not expect the retirement account to deal with the major events unfolding. In my fantasy life it was for the beach house, travel adventures and my old Chevy. But as the wife said, we can always sell the place. It's just bad timing I keep saying. Had the place looking good, now I have to tear it up for more plumbing. Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....

Ok. reset.

Hope all have a great day today. Be safe and stay healthy.

New septic, in a county with plenty of overseers....Not good. Maybe get a quote for a septic on an island home you're considering, just to get a perspective.

Well I got a great call from my sister today, her son was moved from the covid unit back to his room in the nursing home. He had several ups and downs but is doing well now. I didn't expect him to live til Thanksgiving, let alone Christmas. My sister said she told his doctor the the only thing she could think of was the power of prayer and he agreed, saying he really didn't think that he would make it . This is a very strange disease, like nothing we have seen in my life time. My youngest son, his wife, and their 3 kids all had it and all lost their sense of taste & smell but other than that said that they had all had worse colds.
I want to thank you all for your prayers and good wishes through my nephew's ordeal and my sister also said to thank all of you.

So glad to read this. Prayers for continued improvement. We have 3 people at work who got it. I'm fortunate to work in my shop, which has a separate A/C system. Everybody who comes into the shop, has to have a mask on. FWIW.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 34F for the start, clear, light breeze. Light wind day, clear sky, and high temp was 78F (near record). Went fishing with stepson in-law. No bites, no fish, cruised several structures fished the most promising and nothing. Could not find many fish on finder, not sure what deal is. Did get nap in.
Covid update: Cooke 1330 confirmed cases, 192 active cases, Montague 868 confirmed cases, 90 active cases, Grayson 5031 confirmed cases, 436 active cases, local 18 active cases
Dennis, Thanks, hard not to be there for his family
RS good progress, bet kitties are happy.
David thanks
Eric nice job on the bread, thanks for condolences
Buppies Thanks for the thoughts
Luther thanks for the prayers
Mike, thanks for the thoughts, hate to hear about plumbing woes and overzealous rules
Drew apple dish looks interesting, sorry about the zombie order
Thomas thank you for your thoughts and prayers
Paul good to hear the trips will slow down, great looking meat
Drew know what you mean about the warmth of combustion vs no combustion heat sources
Thomas stay safe on the road
Ron thanks for your thoughts, nice crane pic
Drew have a nice drive, hope return goes ok
Dave(frankenkubota) welcome, sorry about the cold. :welcome:
Randy thank you for your prayers
Don more rocks or more cedars?
Paul nice looking smoker
RNG good to hear more water in forecast. Good to hear the cols start has not been issue, sorry about fire insurance, obviously nobody is looking at your loss prevention program. Hope safe trip goes ok and oil pan does the trick
Randy nice smoker.
Billy enjoy your new roasted coffees.
PJ thanks for your thoughts
Ted thank you for your condolences. Hope the knee surgery happens.
Drew nice bird feeder
Phil nice snow pic.
David hope deliveries happen
RS hope you can get valves to free up w/o leaking, hope the orders are filled soon
Ken thanks for the article on the guppies, reminds me of the "swing tail" DC6 in use in Alaska
RS thank you for the condolences. You can dream about her admitting your maintenance
Bird been mowing leaves here grass has not grown. Glad you got your lawn mowed and you were up to it.
Doug the drought sounds really rough. nice dog pics
Jim thanks for update on your sister's son, glad it was good news.
Ky;e thanks for your prayers for my friend's family
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle's daughter, David(moss)/remodel, RNG/fire, Ron/hearing /son, Jim/sister & family. Phil/wife's eyes and Country
say safe and healthy you all.

 

[sodamo]

ISS flyby tonight