Good morning!!!!

[freedomlives]

Who would have thought that from now on when orange tractors are mentioned on TBN, it's not Kubota or even Kioti that first come to mind, from now on it will be the mighty Goldoni :thumbsup:

Yep. The new ones are solid orange, no more green at all: Products | Goldoni The equivalent of the two I own is the "My Special". And, if you're willing to have a green color, the former Yugoslav company Labinprogres TPS makes them under license. I just saved a ton of money getting repair parts from Slovenia and a TPS dealer rather than buying from Italy. You, Eric, could actually run in to a Goldoni in the UK. AFAIK, they've never been sold to the US.

The next week of freezing weather is good for me. I need to get up the hill to cut some dead cherries for firewood and frozen ground gives a lot more traction than muddy. Likewise, the sheep I bought last week come with a barn of hay for the taking, but the only access is over a dirt track, so I can get the van and trailer there while its frozen.

daugen, I work a lot at the computer, so I was hunting for a good chair last year. The chair I got is OK, but not enough head support. What occurred to me is that the best sort of chairs with adjustable recline that you are comfortable in for hours is a car chair (which, also here, I see a lot of people put in their tractors). I got a chair from my friend who parts out cars, same kind as my car. I just need to make some sort of stand for it with wheels.

 

[toppop52]

Good morning! 50 all night long, dreary and drizzle. Supposed to hit 70s today.
All this fruit tree talk has me wondering how Lynn’s apple tree will do this year. It was full of fruit last year for the first time and I looked out one morning and the deer had eaten nearly the whole tree.
Got some of the wiring done yesterday but never got the lights or extra cable I need.
Have a good day.

 

[toppop52]

Someone who can, check on Don.

 

[Bird]

the new Buick Regal which is a rebadged German Opel

Haven't heard the Opel mentioned in a while. In 1973, I bought a new Winnebago Brave; smallest class A motorhome made back then. So I needed a little car to tow behind it. The VW was the most popular back then, but even older ones also cost too much. I found a "new" (never been sold), three year old Opel Cadet at the local Buick/Opel dealership and that's what we towed behind the motorhome.

 

[RoyJackson]

2018-02-25,

32 right now...high in the mid-30's with snow and ice coming in...oh boy! The prediction is 1-3 inches of mixed precipitation.


I picked up a Chapin walk behind salt spreader...works pretty good


I'm going to try a salt/sand mix today...

 

[ronjhall]

Need to pour second cup of coffee. 39° with cloudy skies and wind gust over 30 mph. Heading to 42° with more wind and some sun late afternoon. Going to do another rest day. With NASCAR in afternoon. Will try to call Don after church today.

Freedom, nice pictures.

RNG, which Roomba did you order with a Camera?

Prayers for those in need.

Good Morning All.

 

[Looking4new]

28 and going to 41 with rain showers. Wind ESE 27 gusting to 38mph. Another freezing rain warning in effect.

I gotta pull the cards out of the game cameras today and see what has been visiting overnights. If I see anything good I will post it.

That is about all I am going to do today...Sunday, a day of rest.

Have a safe day all,

 

[RedNeckGeek]

RNG, which Roomba did you order with a Camera?

The 980. There is a high price for laziness, but also correspondingly high expectations, too. If it doesn't make the grade, back it goes. Amazon Prime makes that real easy.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 41F @ 5:00AM. Sunny skies this morning will become overcast during the afternoon. High near 55F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

Looks like a mild system comes in overnight, but with a low below freezing, there could be a skiff of snow on the ground when I wake up tomorrow. March is looking like it will come in like a lion, with stronger storms and lower temps predicted for the end of next week. We shall see.

Fingers are crossed here for all your plants, Drew, in hopes Mother Nature smiles warmly on them and keeps her frost farther north.

I'm glad you're taking a cautious approach to entering your water cistern, Eric. It would make a wonderful mausoleum, but I wouldn't want to see you take a test drive to prove it.:laughing:

I was wondering how the Goldoni was able to pull so hard with only front wheel drive, but the PTO shaft to the rear wagon wheels cleared up that mystery, FL. Are there other implements that also use the PTO?

Off to see my friend's widow today, and what kind of progress she's made in cleaning out his shop. She says she has a pile of old motorcycle parts and another of Vanagon parts, and three BSA engines my neighbor is very much looking forward to. She's more on a re-homing binge than wanting money, a good thing because it's unlikely I'll want/need any of what's there. But I'll at least haul it away for her, and swing by the scrap metal place next week when I'm in town to get rid of it for her. But you never know what you'll run across in these situations, and I'll make sure she's aware of any diamonds in the ruff that she's uncovered.:confused2:

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend...

 

[Thomas]

28F gusty winds at times mid 30's later on...snow changing to sleet than rain...1-3 inches.
Skip down town an hour or so a go for goodies,if some drivers don't slow down or keep on there side of the road wreckers going to make some money today.
Plans for today... putter and more puttering might even do some cooking.

Enjoy the day all.

 

[toppop52]

I looked at Roombas, I saw one was $900, so I bought a Broomba, $15. LOL

 

[Buppies]

60 degrees and light rain high of 64 later another mild week on tap but three days showing rain. Wind is blowing about 5 mph very light rain drops. Neeed to go unload Ranger already unloaded zturn walk behinds weedeaters leaf blowers hedge trimmer on earlier run yesterday. The Ranger had to go back for miss cut hole in console. They ordered a new one installed switches in it at no charge. There are still companies out in this world that do the right thing. While they were doing the work wife an I rode to Farmville looked at furniture ate dinner picked up Ranger and got home at 11:00PM and thought unloading today would be better

Very historically rich area where you live freedomlives. Thanks for sharing the pictures and the work that you have done on your place is amazing

Prayers for all of those who need them silent and spoken

 

[CWB Wyo]

The overnight low was 3*, yesterday was overcast and windy with a high of 22*. Today is going to be a mix of clouds and sun. The high will be in the mid 20's and the 20-30 mph wind is back.

I didn't get anything done yesterday's, I need to go out and clean up the snow drifts today so they don't over take the driveway. Then go and see if I can get a snow cat started for one of the neighbors.

Hope everyone has a nice relaxing Sunday.
CWB.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Got message back from Don. They are fine, just back from a trip. He will update us when they get home.

CWB, I would like to drive a snow cat. Picture would be cool.

Drew, I have about 3 or 4 chairs from work that are decent, but having my choice of many styles, I have what looks kind of "normal" but is actually a high quality foam/form fit chair.

RNG, good luck on your part's scrounging.

My kids are harping for a chicken coop. I know nothing about chickens. Hopefully, the oldest will study up.

Time for church.

prayers for all to have a great day!

 

[jbrumberg]

Good morning or evening as it applies to everyone.

Last night's rain changed over to sleet/freezing rain. It's ~32F and freezing rain is falling. It may be this way the rest of the day. The NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for this area. The modeled ides of March weather event is still on the radar. With the predicted Atlantic blocking pattern the Mid Atlantic coastal states may see the focus of activity. Lots of pieces need to come together. It's a matter of the prevailing weather systems and system(s) enhancement(s), timing, tracking, and stacking of the pieces.

Freedomlives- Thanks for the history of the vermicomposting toilet system. In Costa Rica our center of operations had a 2 story sawdust system using very little water; no water was needed during the rainy season. A co-worker was sitting "on the second story throne" when a decent earthquake hit. He told me that it scared the "poo" out of him sitting and swaying up there. The structure was undamaged. In CR it is the custom to not put the toilet paper in the toilet after use. It goes in a little waste can by the toilet. I suggested that we try this at home. The suggestion just got me the blank "look" as her response.

Before we sell this place someday we will have to replace the existing septic system prior to sale.

A dreary day. A good day to drink coffee and hang out near the wood stove.

My + thoughts, prayers, and wishes for all.

 

[DABSGT]

37 and heavy rain another day stuck inside unfortunately the dog doesn't understand that dad doesn't like going out to throw his toy in the rain and mom doesn't like the mud in the house when he is done playing.
Freedom nice photos interesting little tractor has quite the history
Drew hope no heavy frost for your trees you are quite the gentlemen farmer, all that work just so you have an excuse to play on your tractors
Randy just a reminder turn off the power
RNG I'm willing to bet you find something that will find a home in your garage
Well after all the talk about drones I spent some time researching my wife saw what I was looking at and quote "Don't get any ideas, you don't need that"
Have a good day all

 

[jbrumberg]

"...... "Don't get any ideas, you don't need that""- That quote must be in the super secret (never been seen by man) "Wives' and GFs' Training Manual for Husbands and BFs". Probably on page 78 of the manual.

I get that and "don't give me your psychological BS." a lot.

DABSGT- CT has some of the most restrictive "drone" laws.

 

[toppop52]

“Randy just a reminder turn off the power”

Thanks for the warning! LOL Actually, the feed is still buried where we put it after the fire last summer. That’s the last thing I’ll do after everything inside is finished. But I will indeed make sure it’s off.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

"...... "Don't get any ideas, you don't need that""- That quote must be in the super secret (never been seen by man) "Wives' and GFs' Training Manual for Husbands and BFs". Probably on page 78 of the manual.

Another reason I don't think I'm cut out to be married. Most women just don't understand that need has nothing to do with anything.:laughing:

 

[sodamo]

66°F and another 1.57 inches rain, ready for some dry and sun.

Very nice luncheon with the retired military group. Lots of good food and the guest speaker was excellent. Dr Sue Jarvi of UH Hilo spoke on Rat Lung Disease, something most of you haven’t likely heard about but a growing concern here as it is most often transmitted via snails/slugs on produce.

Relax day here, except I will attempt the gimbal fix on my drone. FedEx emailed they attempted delivery of my cable on Fri and claimed we were closed. Guessing either driver didn’t attempt due to the rain or we didn’t see him at the gate.

Drew, just too too busy, but sure looks good.

Enjoyed your pics Freedom, a lot of effort there for sure.

Prayer for those in need of it.

Hope we hear from the missing soon.

Be safe
Have a great day