Good morning!!!!

[m7040]

Good morning, 82 already going to 89 thunder storms in the fc this afternoon

Mowing grass is needed again. More wood stacking the daily routine now is in the plan as well. Separating out oversized pieces for splitting

Almost missed the trash pick up this morning because they came early due to no pickup yesterday

Picking up groceries and meds today as well

Kyle thanks for looking for the pressure washer pump. I took a chance on a used housing that should be delivered later this week and will then rebuild it. If it does not work out will likely get an AR Blue unit. Ordered a hand arm jack to use when lifting is needed and spare the rotor cuff injury. Got to work smarter

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 56F @ 8:15AM, still in Lompoc, CA.
Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High around 70F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.

Started yesterday with what was supposed to be a quick look at the backyard shed, then maybe off for a hike. Ended up cleaning up all the debris from the shed floor, then removing enough of the sand (what passes for dirt in these parts) to get something of a consistent grade to lay concrete pavers that were stacked on the other side of the yard. Not my best job of grading, but good enough. Also laid more pavers vertically along the interior walls, one end buried in the ground, in hopes of keeping ground squirrels out.

All this wile the neighbors and their kids were in their back yard, screaming and yelling at each other over a loud stereo playing something that remotely resembled music. After too long of that, we had the floor done and retreated to the front yard for the evening. Cooked up a few chicken breasts with new potatoes in foil on top, more good eats.

The later we stayed outside, the more frequent the fireworks were from the rest of the neighborhood, scaring the cats and dog inside. The dog was particularly upset, panting and shaking in spite of a small dose of benedryl. By the time 10PM rolled around, it sounded like WWIII out there, and all any of us wanted to do was go to sleep. At maybe 11 PM the sky lit up like daylight and it sounded like an invasion that shook the windows for several minutes. All this in a place where all but "safe and sane" fireworks are prohibited. I drifted off to sleep at around midnight, but my buddy said the booms continued until the wee hours. No wonder they are banned, and too bad there were insufficient police staff to enforce it.

Need to make some measurements on the shed to get a sketch made for the roof, and a bill of materials to make sure there's enough wood and steel to get it done. Likely there will be lots left over. Then maybe wash the van with the new pressure washer, and get a coat of wax on it. Maybe.

Hope everyone's short work week gets off to a good start.

 

[m7040]

Looking at the winter pictures to feel cooler today
This one from Lapland Sweden trip at the reindeer herds

 

[sodamo]

68°F and .04 inches rain.

Definitely a recovery day, mostly putting stuff away, tables and chairs, some foods into the freezer. Thanks to good friends, most things disassembled last night and centrally located.

Have to go to town SS we have appointments for new military ID cards.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[rswyan]

88F and partly cloudy @ 13:30, HI 89, DP 62F, HU42%, AQI 67. Calling for an actual high of 89F for the day.

More heat and a 60% chance of afternoon thunderstorms tomorrow, then a cool down to more tolerable temps.

Woman has a dental appointment this afternoon.

I need to mow, hopefully the Cub has enough gas in it to get that done. Probably should check it before She heads out.

Beyond that, will water plants and maybe refill the bird feeders.

Otherwise probably find something to do inside where it's cool.

Hope everyone is having a good Wednesday ...

 

[newbury]

BTW
Does anyone know anything about Transit Connect vans?
I don’t. This one is a 2010 with 129k
Looks clean and is reasonably priced.

I think Bird bought one.
I tried to but they discontinued the model I wanted, diesel.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I been wondering how Bird is doing, haven’t seen him post in awhile.

 

[newbury]

I been wondering how Bird is doing, haven’t seen him post in awhile.

Last seen Jun 22, 2023
But it is summer.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

92°
I did get trailer hooked up and brought to front of barn to check brakes. Verified trailer has good ground, and the brake controller gets variable voltage output as I apply brakes, but no brakes as I apply brake controller. Either need adjusted or problem with the electric brakes. Got too hot to work in the sun, so came in, showered, sitting in AC with Pebbles on me.

 

[sodamo]

ID appointment rescheduled, clerk tested Positive C19.

Otherwise now a slow day, most of the party stuff put away. Still have to find room in freezer for left over food, short ribs, chicken, tritip, corn on corn, homemade bread, etc, I’ll be eating well

I’m forecasting an afternoon of energy conservation.

 

[rswyan]

Front yard all mowed, was hot in the sun but tolerable while moving.

Checked mealworm feeder, it was empty.

Came in at 15:13 to check on Woman (Her dental appointment was at 15:30) thought maybe She had fallen and couldn’t get up. Started car and AC to cool it off and got Her out the door.

Refilled hopper feeder after mowing the front. Still need to refill mealworm and tube feeders.

Japanese beetle trap out front looks to be half full already.

Cooling off for a bit.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Hope everyone had a nice 4th.
Neighbors here started setting off fireworks so I remembered I had some in the garage from years ago and thought may as well set them off. One was this cardboard tube you drop these color fused things in. We went out on the porch and I'm in my underwear.
I lit it without reading directions and held it up high. First "BOOM!" and it blew the bottom out. That's when I thought it probably should be on the ground. After quickly setting it down I realized not a good idea setting fireworks off in your underwear...I mean while WEARING underwear.
It was right spectacular and hopefully my beard and other hair will grow back.

 

[newbury]

Hope everyone had a nice 4th.
Neighbors here started setting off fireworks so I remembered I had some in the garage from years ago and thought may as well set them off. One was this cardboard tube you drop these color fused things in. We went out on the porch and I'm in my underwear.
I lit it without reading directions and held it up high. First "BOOM!" and it blew the bottom out. That's when I thought it probably should be on the ground. After quickly setting it down I realized not a good idea setting fireworks off in your underwear...I mean while WEARING underwear.
It was right spectacular and hopefully my beard and other hair will grow back.

Pictures or it's an internet rumor

 

[Thomas]

77Fclear sky had good taste of summer weather today and the next 3 days.

Afternoon was slow motion day,heading for the deck with feet up waiting cfritters and stars.

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Pictures or it's an internet rumor

No one wants to see me in my underwear...not even me!

 

[Wagtail]

Good early (Thursday) arvo. Overnight Low of 3.6C and it's presently 17.4C (2 above the predicted). Mostly sunny and fairly calm.

I was, indeed, able to restrain myself WRT limb-trimming yesterday... mostly because I limited myself to long-handled secateurs, so I only lopped what I could reach. Anything more will require my Makita pole saw; something for the future.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 75ºF for the start, mostly clear, light breeze. Light wind, sky clouded up some, and high temp was 96ºF, HI 103ºF. Men's meeting to start day, bike ride, cool of/lunch then mow back yard while golf course closed. Did get nap in. After dinner got chain lubed and rear brake adjusted so bike will be easier to pedal.
Scotty glad you got an energy conservation day.
RS you had a busy 4TH!
David it was nice you could have a gathering like that, and it went well. bet it was a good tired.
Ron glad you had good parade and good BBQ. Hope mowing and tree trimmer went well. You get the best moon pics.
Drew hope to Mackinac was fun Nice pics
Mike Glad Mr Cool doing his job Hope plumber comes by and get his part done quick. Hope the vent finished up without you getting roasted in attic.
Kilroy glad pills helped senior dog.
Billy sorry about the lightning and thunder but no rain.
Kilroy hope trip to woodlot was good. Hope you did not float off with couches, they can be tricky.
Thomas thank you
Thomas hope new rules not too bad. Hope you were not hampered by rain again.
Paul brisket looked good. Hope van panned out. Hope you enjoyed the family time.
Ken hope fireworks were good. Glad tests were negative. Thanks for the thoughts for Scooter.
Frits glad you did not miss trash. Hope used housing works out. Hope hand arm jack helps save rotator cuff injury.
RNG nice weather in Lompoc. Hope the floor works out. Hope the measurement show you have enough material.
Frits when it 100ºF outside pics don't help me much.
David hope you get recovered. Glad you had help with the tear down. Hope new ID done without issues.
RS hope you got mowing done, then were able to relocate inside.
Dennis sorry brakes not working on trailer.
David sorry about clerk sick, hope you found room for food, yes you will be eating good
RS glad you got mowing done, hope you got rest of feeders filled.
Fuddy did you ask someone to hold your beer first?
Thomas slow motion good during summer weather
Randy(wag) glad tree trimmer went well. Hope restraint works as well when you use pole saw.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /learning new job, /friends upcoming new baby, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues, Ron /heart, Billy /mom hypertension & congestive heart failure, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /new skin cancer spot and treatment, /back surgery healing, /wife knee healing, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, /granddaughter with Evans Syndrome, Ken /dad possible dementia, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, Lou /eye issues, /loss of brother, /heart issues, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's and David's new eye surgery recovery, Chris /neighbor's granddaughter and Covid issues, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage dissolving, / friend stop drinking, Paul/ wife's healing from back surgery, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /land development, /favorable winds not in the forecast there "alligallyitus" and back in hospital, Drew /back operation issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, mike /wife's healing from surgery, Scotty /back pain, Helogabals /second opinion, /wife's friend situation, Fatjay /father broken hip, Ukraine war, and Country.

 

[two_bit_score]

It was right spectacular and hopefully my beard and other hair will grow back.

Sounds like you had some real excitement.
Happy Independence Day!

 

[ronjhall]

Poured first cup of coffee. 70° with partly cloudy skies this morning. Heading to 78° with scattered thunderstorms. Got tree trimmed and limbs hauled to chipper pile. Mowed grass before it got too hot outside. Stayed in out of the heat rest of the day. Grocery shopping this morning. Then some pond maintainace between bad weather.

Fuddy, hope you injuries heal quickly.

Everyone stay well and safe.

Good Morning All.

 

[Thomas]

73F partly cloudy low 90's for high humidity again.

Outside chores done E muffin time.

Plans for today...Grocery shopping for Mrs.,2 critter food stops late morning,afternoon keep low and cool.

Enjoy your day all.