Good morning!!!!

[RedNeckGeek]

Found a new wildfire reporting tool yesterday called Watch Duty. It's a phone app, with versions available for both Android and iPhone. So far, it only covers California, but it's state wide. Check it out if you're a California resident, or will be traveling here...

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Also managed to get an Eley wall mounted hose reel installed yesterday. I was impressed with the quality of the parts, but not so much with the packaging. It was sturdy enough, but really difficult to find all the pieces and break them free of their packaging. But the best thing is how well it works. I was able to mount it parallel with the wall, so the hose comes straight into the reel. The sides of the reel are sloped, so it almost automatically spools the hose in level lifts with only minor encouragement. Might have to get one or two more, they work so nicely. It's been long enough that I forget who mentioned it in this thread, but thanks!

 

[rswyan]

71F and cloudy @ 10:30, heading up to around 80F for the high. From the looks of it, it hasn't rained yet but they are calling for scattered thunderstorms to develop this afternoon (40% chance)

Refilled hopper feeder first thing yesterday.

Then trip to PO, stopped on way back and got 3 or so gallons of gas for the Cub, to fill the one empty tank.

After I got back I gave veggie seedlings a drink (1/4 teaspoon of MiracleGro per small watering can)

Then I mowed the lawn down here around the house and got that all done.

Located order confirmations for 2 of 3 items I'm returning to Menards.

Got aquarium hosed out, also rinsed out four or five 5 gallon buckets.

Plants around back watered, also weeded the new ones.

No planting done, chipmunk traps not refilled/re-baited.

Did not make trip to Menards either, instead water and weeded squash and pumpkin plants in pots. Used fulll strength MiracleGro (2 tablespoons per 2 gallon watering can) Got maybe 1/3 - 1/2 of the pots weeded but all them watered/fed.

Fortunately, probably 1/4 of the pots don't have any weeds growing in them, so don't have very much to do today to finish that up. Rearranged things a further away from the house so that all plants should receive as much sun as possible. Some plants already setting blooms.

Agenda for today:

Finish up work on squash/pumpkins.

Then trip to Menards.

Once I get back will see about about doing some further planting/mulching, work up in shop on Kubota if rain/thunderstorms develop.

Hope everyone has a great Sunday ...

 

[Popgadget]

. It's been long enough that I forget who mentioned it in this thread, but thanks!

I don’t remember who mentioned the Eley Reels either, but I got the cart version and am very impressed with it as well.

 

[Popgadget]

After I got going this morning, I found the failed connector, here are pictures showing why not to use knock off stuff.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Good morning to all! Low was 64°, supposed to be 92° later, but if it is similar to yesterday, we'll hit 98°. It's already 85° at 09:00. The A/C is turned on already.

David, looks like the BX is doing good! As usual, nice views!

Kyle, nice that your friend gave you an old reliable tool, nothing like them anymore.

Mostly, I don't know how you go out in the heat to ride.... I would have to become nocturnal......

RS, you're slacking today.... "no planting done".....???

Thomas, glad you got some seat time! What time is dinner?

Paul, that's scary seeing burned / melted connectors. What was the line supplying? Too high amperage?

Not sure what I'll get into today. I might try to start on the picket fence project, but I really don't want to be out in the heat. A better option might be to make the raised bed planter out in the shop... at least I can have a fan blowing on me there. OR..... maybe bring in another RC for rehabbing..... I'm sure I will get into something.....

I need to get the hairs cut.... and the beard scruff shaved off.... I've been playing 'mountain man' for over a month.....

Hope Eric is doing ok.

Everyone have a great day!

 

[toppop52]

71 and light rain,82 predicted for later. We’ve had about 1/4” of rain since yesterday afternoon.

I acquired a 3 point pallet fork yesterday. Not sure how much I need it but the price was right.
Supposed to be dropped off later today.

Everyone is busy helping get my FIL ready for his auction, going to be huge, five large trailers and four farm wagons full so far, plus all the tractors, trucks and implements and all of his antique collections like tools, toys, signs, bikes, yardsticks and way more. It ought to be interesting.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

For scaredy chicken. My buddies dogs. They greeted us like long lost friends. pic taken yesterday. Darker one is female, lighter one is male and they love chasing tennis balls.

 

[sodamo]

69°F and .29 inches rain.

Successful trip to town yesterday. Shear bolts, keg of beer, dinner with wife.
Spent about an hour exploring my new piano, clavinova. Fascinating!! If I could become comfortable with even 5% of its capabilities I’d be in awe. My grandmother’s piano it is not.

Should get rest of my fields mowed with flail today. Yesterday was fun with the BX, but my LS with flail is more appropriate for these conditions.

Glad to read so many seem to be on the positive side of their conditions.

Eric, we miss you

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[sodamo]

Wngsprd, nope, snow is gone, at least for now.

Ken, i didn’t think grass was that tall, until sitting on the BX and looking up.