Good morning!!!!

[m7040]

Discovered a tree down in the tree plantings. Will see how close I can get with the tractor

 

[daugen]

a/c won't get house below 78. runs constantly. I changed the filter, doubt that will help.
Will have to call guy who installed it two years ago if no improvement.
93 next two days

 

[txdon]

a/c won't get house below 78. runs constantly. I changed the filter, doubt that will help.
Will have to call guy who installed it two years ago if no improvement.
93 next two days

What was your outside temp today?

 

[LouNY]

^^^^Dang that's not good^^^^
I did get the AC working in my Branson this afternoon, new condenser and dryer installed, vacuumed down, oil added, recharged and working pretty good. Temp out of the vents 45F with the ambient being 85F and sitting in the sun.
post #1366 in this thread
What have you done to your Branson today?

 

[Thomas]

a/c won't get house below 78. runs constantly. I changed the filter, doubt that will help.
Will have to call guy who installed it two years ago if no improvement.
93 next two days

Is the unit icing inside...copper line or condenser coil?

 

[Thomas]

The plumber was here this morning and fixed the water leak at the accumulator tank. Pretty neat how they used a battery operated compression tool to crimp the copper tubing.





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Using Propress is the cats meow,no soldiering or smell just have make sure no burrs on cut tubing,only down fall fitting prices. compare to solider fittings.

 

[Popgadget]

Feel the larger line going into the condenser outside. It should feel like a beer you just took out of the fridge.
Is there condensate dripping from the evaporator drain in the basement?

 

[buckeyefarmer]

To make pickles, Tractor Supply and Walmart have Mrs. Wages pickling spice.

We’ve been getting cakes also. Tomatoes soon, got some small cantaloupe on. More corn blew over. Beans not growing good.

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low was a balmy 11.5C and it's presently 16.4C... well, 'they' did say that it would be a mild Winter. It's partly cloudy with a steady wind from the NW.

We (MAHW & I) did do the horse transfer from Paddock #1 to #2. Whilst waiting for her to arrive I took care of a few tasks in Paddock #6; disposed of a pademelon carcass (died of natural causes) and sprayed a particularly obnoxious weed (looks like a fuzzy cabbage). I then forked up 4xwheelbarrow's worth of rotting hay & disposed of that.

I'll soon chain-harrow Paddock #1, however I think that I'll also re-harrow #6 as it's still too damp to mulch with the Z-turn.

Anyway, it's 'into town' day for mail/groceries. I figure that I'll also stop by the hardware shop for about 8 links of 'gate' chain, some small shackles and a small pair of bolt cutters. I need to extend a couple of gate chains as, over the years, the wire tension has shifted the gate posts away from a couple of gates.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[Thomas]

72F clear sky.

Busy day which I didn't plan on,neighbor down the road ask if I could fix there wash out driveway so off I went Kubota back blade attach also shovel and rake,couple hours later and request from her neighbor if I could do the same so headed there afterwards,got home having lunch and first neighbor call wondering if I could do another driveway...so off I went but that driveway harder for it long and windy driveway longer to do,got some much needed seat $450 dollars for the 3 jobs customers happy...guess Iam pay for dinner on date this week.

Heading to set on the deck enjoy smooth cigar.

Enjoy your evening all.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Back from mowing at the lot.
Met 2 more neighbors.

I had just mowed the back corner, was down towards the septic area and saw this buck up where I had just mowed. It ran before I could get pic with my phone, but the cell camera got him.

Trimmed the branches around the camera and turned it some. I waved as I left.
My wife went, and she trimmed a lot of low branches with the fisker loppers as I mowed. Those are nice, a good Costco buy.

I did not use my battery saw nor laser level that I took.
When we got home my wife discovered the gallon jug of bar oil had fallen over in the truck, lid came off, jug about empty. I thought it was in a place it couldn’t fall. It fell towards door, don’t know where the jug lid is. Maybe it fell over getting stuff out of truck at the lot. Most of oil drained out bottom of the door, only the carpet at bottom of door got soaked. Truck has oil soaked under right side of bed.

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 74ºF for the start, overcast with rain showers, and light breeze. Light wind but brisk gusts, short rain showers in morning, temp fell to 71ºF, the sky cleared late morning, and high temp was 92ºF, HI 104ºF. Typical Texas heat returning to our neck of the woods, only 2 days below 100ºF in 10 day forecast. Delayed bike ride till roads dried some, then after lunch mowed front yard. Area getting spetic drainage needs mowing more often. No nap, finshed mowing at 4:30PM.
Kyle sorry you missed out on Tahoe. Good to hear progress at work. I have not heard from Ted or PJ.
NBX neat meme.
Buppies glad you get a day off from heat. prayers sent.
Ron glad you enjoyed friend visit. Hope you got back to roof. Nice pic
NHBX hope trimming went well. hope you get to dry out.
Lou sorry repairs to A/C did not work out.
Kilroy good luck with the rope toys. thanks for movie review. Hope you can get started on next year firewood.
Don sorry about the heat. Cold front is retreating north so rain chances are over and heat returns. Sorry you will miss the park grand opening. Congrats on closer Costco opening. We had a Costco about 10 minute from last house .
Paul sounds like very good day yesterday.
Scoot(vt) glad you got to see sun light. nice view
Ken glad weed whacking progressing, hope you get some of the raspberries.
Frits glad plumber fixed you up, Nice pic of Zion.
RNG glad drive home went well, mileage will likely get better, Both vehicles mileage improved for about 10K. Hope float valve repair goes well.
David hope bike ride gets you started.
RS sorry about hear wrapping ice in bandana around neck is helping when temp not cooperating. Glad hamburgers good, Hope you made some more progress today.
Frits hope tractor can help with that big tree.
Drew sorry a/c not working well enough.
Lou good to hear a/c on Branson now working.
Dennis glad you are getting cukes, sorry about corn, and beans.
Rand(wag) glad horse moved, hope paddock maintenance get done. Hope town run went well.
Thomas glad you got seat time and can by dinner for date night
Dennis glad lot mowed, and you met more neighbors. Sorry about bar oil. Nice pics
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]

some much needed seat $450 dollars for the 3 jobs customers happy...

Congrats on the paid gigs.

 

[two_bit_score]

Nice looking grass BEF. Any neighbors who might be interested in haying that pasture?

 

[ronjhall]

Drinking first cup of coffee. 61° with cloudy skies this morning. Heading to 76° with rain showers in afternoon. Got .1" of rain with a thunderstorm yesterday evening. RV friend left my place late because we were telling our stories. I made a couple more roof rafters yesterday. Then rested rest of the day. Did some Prime Day shopping. But did not find any deals that I bought. Will work on chicken coop some more today.

Everyone stay safe and well.

Good Morning All.

 

[daugen]

good morning Mr Bumblebee.
and everyone else...

65 out now going up to 92, but at least house is at 74. Will keep a/c on fairly low and see if temps maintained.
Will look for drips or freezing indication this morning

this morning I wash the rv, sure needs it. Will fire up the soap gun and give it a hosing.
I tried the slide, definitely unhappy, almost did not come in. Will make appt at place in Souderton that works on rvs.
Swintek slide mechanism, some folks replace whole gear system with one called Zoom.
This could be something as simple as a set screw that holds the motor in place coming loose, allowing it to torque around and get
gearing out of track. Not a good design, built for simplicity but has a real weak point. Twin separate motors about 8 feet up in air, challenging to work on.
Have watched a dozen youtube videos on this. I think I should put Popgadget on retainer...

need to shower and shave and get a haircut today at lunchtime. Going to wash rv first after breakfast while it's cooler out.

 

[Buppies]

62 outside this morning high of 91 today no real rain threat until next Monday

Hope LS and PJ ok. Drew hope AC gets fixed, Don get favorable report on knee, mostly and heat be careful. Lou nice job on AC in tractor. Sorry about oil spill in vehicle

No improvement on home front

Prayers for all our Country

 

[Thomas]

Back from mowing at the lot.
Met 2 more neighbors.
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I had just mowed the back corner, was down towards the septic area and saw this buck up where I had just mowed. It ran before I could get pic with my phone, but the cell camera got him.
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Trimmed the branches around the camera and turned it some. I waved as I left.
My wife went, and she trimmed a lot of low branches with the fisker loppers as I mowed. Those are nice, a good Costco buy.
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I did not use my battery saw nor laser level that I took.
When we got home my wife discovered the gallon jug of bar oil had fallen over in the truck, lid came off, jug about empty. I thought it was in a place it couldn’t fall. It fell towards door, don’t know where the jug lid is. Maybe it fell over getting stuff out of truck at the lot. Most of oil drained out bottom of the door, only the carpet at bottom of door got soaked. Truck has oil soaked under right side of bed. View attachment 810695

Looks like you got good food plot started.

 

[Thomas]

67F partly cloudy day 80F for high.

Outside chores done E muffin time.

Plans for today... 2 stops in town for critter food,other than that not sure.

Enjoy your day all.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 72F @ 4:15AM. Abundant sunshine. Hot. High 99F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
High 90s and into the 100s for the rest of the 10-day. Summer is here with a vengeance.

Thanks for taking us along with you on your trip, Drew. Glad the MH got you home safe, and it was fun seeing you with some of the other inmates here!

Nice of you to help out your neighbors, Thomas, and nice of them not to expect a free ride on the work you did.

Like you, Ron, I came up empty handed from my Prime Day shopping. Most of what I saw seemed to be cast offs and left overs that nobody wanted to buy.

Saw a listing for a home in the Lompoc area with a three car garage, a large bonus room, and a covered patio that could be walled in for more garage like space. It's priced higher than I'd like, but what isn't these days. I'll get a zoom tour tomorrow, and if that goes well, will make an offer. But my real estate agent has another client that is also interested, and wonder if he'll try to play us against each other.

Speaking of Lompoc, my friend down there goes in for cataract surgery today. Keeping fingers crossed for a favorable outcome on that one.

Also pulled some covers off on the van to get a feel for how involved upgrading the stereo system might be. What's there now makes noise, but I would hardly call it quality audio. More like a 60s era transistor radio. Talked with a Crutchfield tech, who said I'd have to hack the speaker wire bundle coming out of the head unit, which sounds a bit drastic. Would also like to use the amplifiers and subwoofer I bought but never installed on the VW, but that's also complicated. Also couldn't figure out a way to get wires into the doors from the van interior, which might involve drilling and removing even more panels. I was hoping to just plug'n'play, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

I did get the float reattached to the shut off valve on the small water tank, but the water level in the tank is still too high to re-do the adjustment properly. Need to take more showers to get the water level down some more I guess.

Once it gets light out I'll jump on the side-by-side and spray out the weeds that have cropped up ove rthe past several weeks. Not sure what else the day will bring.

Happy Hump Day, folks!