Good morning!!!!

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 63F @ 5:00AM. Generally cloudy. High 62F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

Looks like we'll pick up a half inch of rain this evening, almost four inches Friday, then the sunshine is back for Sunday and Monday. We need the rain, but Friday may be a little too much of a good thing!

Good news that Brogen got through his examination without any major problems being discovered, Jay. Better keep quiet about his next visit, though. It might take another 4-in-1 to get him into the car.:laughing:

If April showers bring May flowers, what do April SNOW showers bring, Bill? Hope you folks up north get to thawing out soon!

Had many fine English breakfasts back in '85 when I toured for a month there on a Norton motorcycle. Never did get used to fried tomatoes on the plate though, and that tea had me looking for a restroom less than an hour after finishing. The best food in England had to be their fine ales, at least back then. Not sure what the situation is after the Budweiser invasion though.

If this tariff stuff turns out not to be a big bluff, I think we're all in for a shock at just how much stuff comes from China these days. :shocked:

Got the timing dialed in on the old motorcycle yesterday, first with a static setting, then bumping in a little more advance once it was running and I could use a timing light. Was able to get a nice steady and slow idle, but I'm hearing a bit of a miss at high RPMs. Probably points bounce, which I can live with until I can sort out the 12 volt conversion/flywheel stuff. Today the fuel tank has to come off one more time so I can adjust the rear mount for the steering damper, then it'll be time to see how it does out on the road. So tomorrow is the day to wait in line at the DMV to get some stickers for the license plate; maybe the heavy rain that is forecast wil help shorten the line?

Hang in there, gang, Friday's comin'!

 

[riptides]

If you all are wondering where all the lemons went, I HAVE THEM.

We returned from NYC a while back, it was not a good trip, but the diagnosis and recovery for my wife is still the same - long term (one year).

She is doing better each day. A little more independent and maneuverable.

Unfortunate the stress of this has put immense pressures on the family as a whole. So I am dealing with other stuff now too.

We are also in appeal processing with - insurance. You can dot your I's and cross your T's, but seems some accountants and paper pushers look to seek out savings on their sides wherever they can. Odd that my company claimed all was covered and then denies the claims months later. Such is life.

I have also returned to work full-time. And, again, unfortunate, but I have sold most of my farming equipment. I still have my mowers and UTV's, but probably will sell the UTV's shortly. I have made arrangements for my lease partners to help me out this year as we stumble through the coming season.

I hope all are doing well, prayers and good fortunes to you.

I plan on having a lemonade sale within the next three months. I think it would do good to focus on my wife's incredible journey and boost her spirits for the remaining year.

Have a wonderful day, thank you for thinking of us.....

 

[RedNeckGeek]

You have been very much in all our thoughts, Mike. I wish circumstances were better for you and your wife, but you seem to have your priorities straight with regard to her. All you can do is take it a day at a time and deal as best you can with life hands you. No one can ask more or do better than that. Know that we're all pulling for you and yours, and we all wish you the best in the difficult times ahead.

 

[jbrumberg]

Mike- Welcome back. You were missed. Thank you for sharing. Good luck with the insurance appeal and your consolidation . You and your wife deserve better. "... I think it would do good to focus on my wife's incredible journey and boost her spirits for the remaining year."- Riptides You are not alone. Hang in there- J

Sunny, cold low 20F's with winds 10 - 20 mph gusting to 30mph. Windchill this morning = single digits. Snow forecast here tomorrow changing over to rain. Snowfall accumulations prior to melting are predicted 3" - 5". A possible weather system April 7 - 8. Spring warmup for the NE starting in mid April.

RNG- I agree. Trade wars do not work, selectively help producers, and never help the consumer. It's basic economics- the law of "Supply and Demand" applies. It's cash warfare among governments. The cash flow stays there. China specifically targeted USA soybean producers. That will be a big hit......... Poor Brogen.

Eric- Thanks for the clarifications.

I hope LS is on recovery mode and has not gotten into trouble yet.

My + thoughts, wishes, and prayers for all; especially the Mrs.'s

I hope everyone has a decent day today.

 

[newbury]

If you all are wondering where all the lemons went, I HAVE THEM.

We returned from NYC a while back, it was not a good trip, but the diagnosis and recovery for my wife is still the same - long term (one year).

She is doing better each day. A little more independent and maneuverable.

Unfortunate the stress of this has put immense pressures on the family as a whole. So I am dealing with other stuff now too.

We are also in appeal processing with - insurance. You can dot your I's and cross your T's, but seems some accountants and paper pushers look to seek out savings on their sides wherever they can. Odd that my company claimed all was covered and then denies the claims months later. Such is life.

I have also returned to work full-time. And, again, unfortunate, but I have sold most of my farming equipment. I still have my mowers and UTV's, but probably will sell the UTV's shortly. I have made arrangements for my lease partners to help me out this year as we stumble through the coming season.

I hope all are doing well, prayers and good fortunes to you.

I plan on having a lemonade sale within the next three months. I think it would do good to focus on my wife's incredible journey and boost her spirits for the remaining year.

Have a wonderful day, thank you for thinking of us.....

So relieved to read your post, you had us worried.

Let us know about your mowers and UTV's, I'm sure some of us local would buy from you.

Best wishes for your wife.

 

[CWB Wyo]

It was 29* this morning when I got up. Yesterday was mostly cloudy and windy. Today is going to be about the same, overcast, windy and in the mid 50's. The snow is slowly melting but it will still be awhile before its all gone.

Happy anniversary to Buckeyefarmer.

Helped the neighbor get his four wheeler out the snow yesterday. It surprised me that he could drive it that far on crusted snow that was two feet deep. Ended up going back and getting his skid steer to dig it out. He was about 30 yds off the road.

Making the weekly trip to town today.

Hope everyone has a nice day.
CWB.

 

[PJSprog]

29°F and partly cloudy this morning, going up to 59° today. Mucho frost on the windshield this morning.

Some guy on the radio this morning who claims to be a local meteorologist (someone who studies meteors?) suggested we may get as much as 2-4" of snow Friday evening, then more on Sunday. I'm really ready for some warmer weather already.

Happy Anniversary, Mr. & Mrs. BEF.

Good to hear from you again, Mike. You've been missed here.

 

[jbrumberg]

Happy Anniversary Mr.&Mrs. BEF. I hope that you both have a wonderful day today and wish you both many, many years of healthy and happy life together. J

 

[ronjhall]

Riptides, glad to hear from you. Prayers for your wife’s continued recovery. Sorry that insurance is not following thru on payments.
Prayers for you and your family.

 

[txdon]

Yea, Rip is back! Hope your wife continues to recover and that sour insurance co. realizes their mistake.