Good morning!!!!

[Larro Darro]

It's a cool 66F at the Larro Ranchero. Has been spitting rain since early afternoon. But the radar says it's cleared up enough for me to get some miles in tonight. It's been a challenge staying inside at night since the power came back on.

Life is so easy for the elite powered folks. Put coffee grounds and water into a machine, turn it on and coffee comes out. No measuring fuel for your stove, or starting a fire in the grill. And you can charge your devices without going out to crank your car. Just plug them into the wall. And I won't even start on water. {I haven't taken down my rain catcher, so it should be pretty full if I do need some extra flushing water}

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Nice pics Randy. Ive never seen elk there, just black bear.

 

[Buppies]

The elk were reintroduced a number of years ago and in SW Va most doing well

 

[RoyJackson]

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32 right now...high in the lower 40's today.
Boy, the bug I have is finally subsiding somewhat. The aches, pains and stomach problems have abated....still a hacking cough, but that's better now too...
I think this weekend is going to be chore free (at least outside stuff) until this thing is done.


Up early today so I can go in early to do what's called a Gage R&R on 3rd shift. This is a method to determine how well a measurement system works.

 

[Eric Salop]

Our dry weather has come to an end with a few showers passing over. With a bit of luck it won't be anything to rival what Bird has been getting and should clear again by the afternoon.

CWB, although your elk haven't been as cooperative as those Randy came across yesterday (thanks for pics Randy, what beautiful animals), the if/when/where uncertainty of it all must make every trip out thrilling.

No such exciting uncertainty for me, I'm about to go round the sheep now that daylight has arrived and I'm pretty sure I will be returning elkless :laughing:

 

[Eric Salop]

interesting trip to Massey dealer. Utility tractor with Sisu, Finnish motor, and built in China to very high spec.
Got a 19 percent off first quote on a 73K tractor that cost at least ten thousand more than I thought it would be.
Now we had to go up one model to get that, the
4708 instead of the 4707 which is what drove up the cost.

That's getting to be quite an expensive machine Drew. Are you sure about all the pros and cons of going for a larger tractor ?

Ignoring the money, I still wouldn't get anything larger than what I have now. A bigger tractor would certainly make for faster field work, but as I get older I find it quite enjoyable to go at a steadier pace. Smaller is much handier when working close to buildings. Whatever you get, I can highly recommend spending the extra few hundred dollars on an air suspension seat, especially for those of us with ageing bones.

 

[wngsprd]

38 and clouds building for a 47 rain this afternoon.

Roy, glad you're feeling better.

Randy, nice elk pix...to add to what Buppies said, they have been reintroduced in several other states like Kentucky and Virginia, and now there are thousands in the east...where they once were native. They seem to thrive on reclaimed coalfields where meadows have been planted.

Finally brought a load of firewood and kindling up on the porch...a little late this year. Went over to the neighboring county to bow hunt at my son's place yesterday afternoon.

 

[wngsprd]

Another good period bushhogging
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Encouraging

Looks good. Is that your house up there?

 

[Looking4new]

31 and headed for 39F. 30% chance of rain/snow. Wind SE 6 mph. Most likely it will be rain.

My new Mukluks came yesterday, now to break them in. Lined with rabbit fur including the feet and I put rabbit fur insoles in them.

I think today I will conserve energy.

Have a good day all

 

[Ed of all trades]

Good morning all, 38 going to 45 with a 100% chance of heavy rain. The inspection went well, everything passed. Don't have to worry about that for another year. It was really a nice meeting, after the inspection we sat around a chatted for a bit. Need to go to the grocery today, not sure what else, will see.

Larro, you sound like someone dealing with culture shock after returning from a 3rd world country. After 4 trips to asia I am kinda stuck there, this culture is a lot of effort for a lot of "fluff". Glad things are slowly getting better. prayers sent for the many things that are still .....

Drew, it does sound like this guy is good at playing the game, would go ahead and head him off if I could. Hope the tractor search goes well.

Randy, thanks for the pretty pics.

Hope everyone has a great day, prayers sent. Ed