Good morning!!!!

[Looking4new]

Doesn't tire size produce different speedo readings?

The computer compensates for it.

 

[NHBX]

Good job Scotty

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Good Afternoon,
Well good news, I passed the exam on the first shot ! Which is good news for the FD, because if I failed they would have to pay for another course !

I didn’t pass by much, after studying, watching numerous videos, taking pages of notes , reading and studying my notes over and over, and re watching the course videos , I managed to pass with a score of 73 !

So the proctor that administers the course to me was Indian, and with my poor hearing and his Indian accent , that just made it that much more difficult for me ! At one point I had to have Kathleen come into the kitchen to interpret for me !
The certification is good for 5 years, and I have already vowed never to take this course and exam again ! Especially not at 79 ! At that point it will be someone else’s problem !

Ken, hope you feel better soon !

congrats on passing. does every restaurant employee have to pass this test?

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Nice expensive talk with our lawyers today regarding pipeline contract at the farm. Is there a way to find if they have the option of using eminent domain? I'm at the point, for what they are offering, to tell them to go away, it's not worth the hassle for what they are offering.

 

[txdon]

Nice expensive talk with our lawyers today regarding pipeline contract at the farm. Is there a way to find if they have the option of using eminent domain? I'm at the point, for what they are offering, to tell them to go away, it's not worth the hassle for what they are offering.

I negotiated 4 pipelines for my dad and mother. The first offer is about 50% of what they will pay. My cousin always went with a lawyer and I think we both ended up with the same amount except he also had lawyer fees. You just can't tell them to go away, in the introduction letter they will threaten eminent domain and they are serious. If you go with the lawyer make sure you know his fee -usually a % of whatever he gets on top of the original offer. He knows the original offer is low and is how they make their money, but wouldn't you want 100% of the negotiate contract?

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I negotiated 4 pipelines for my dad and mother. The first offer is about 50% of what they will pay. My cousin always went with a lawyer and I think we both ended up with the same amount except he also had lawyer fees. You just can't tell them to go away, in the introduction letter they will threaten eminent domain and they are serious. If you go with the lawyer make sure you know his fee -usually a % of whatever he gets on top of the original offer. He knows the original offer is low and is how they make their money, but wouldn't you want 100% of the negotiate contract?

Pipeline people have not mentioned eminent domain at all
We have been already using the lawyers for other oil & gas case, I would not want to do this without them. They do not get a cut of the settlement.
Pipeline people want to put in up to 3 lines. As it’s now worded, they pay per line. Our lawyer said per right of way, but that’s not how it’s worded. I want future price paid to increase to future value, not current value.
I wish they would go around.
This started as a gathering line from a well pad, then they sprung on an above ground temporary line, which has 1 yr limit. Then they want up to 3 lines in 75 ft row.

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Wednesday) morning. Overnight Low of 18.4C and it's presently 20.8C, overcast, calm with the odd bit of rain since 0900.

It's 'into town' day for groceries plus a couple of things at the Chemist. This early evening I've been invited to have 'drinks' with the State Premier and a couple of State 'pollies'.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[Looking4new]

BEF, how can ANY pipeline company possibly go with eminent domain on property that YOU OWN and pay the taxes on?

 

[Buppies]

Not much accomplished today try again tomorrow. Eminent domain basically they win you lose kind of scenario typical example gas pipe line with fed backing locally they won.

Glad you passed test scotty glad you got what you wanted Drew.

Wind is blowing already down to 27 getting down in teens close to zero wind chill. I still like cold weather good for the soul

Prayers for Kyle’s mom, M7040 grandson

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Grandson 13 broke his ankle stepping into a hole yesterday. Currently at Johns Hopkins hospital. Hope to get an update soon

Hope he heals fast.

Found out a smart kid from a poor family is getting to come to the college I work at. I'm so happy for her/them.

Thanks for the prayers guys.

Have my student workers at work doing different things. 1 is doing autodesk fusion work for me, another is updating a Wire EDM instruction word file, and the 3rd is updating spreadsheets that show which classes at which times for each classroom in our building.

Got my MRI today for my lower spine. At first she sent me head first deep into the tube. I asked if I could be turned around and my head was just barely in the tube. MUCH BETTER. I was doing my best not to get claustrophobic at first, but turning me around made all the difference in the world. Hope the doc can figure out why my legs get so painful when I stand too long or try to walk more than 1/4 mile at a time. It just doesn't make sense to me, because I can stand in one area and return tennis balls to my son, maybe moving over 3 steps or so. But then after 10-15 minutes, I need to take a break and sit down. Doesn't feel like joint pain, although I have messed my knees up multiple times. I'm wondering if it could be micro clotting?

Prayers for Buppies and wifey, our team, ******, Ukraine and our Country.

 

[Looking4new]

So IF the powers that be run 1,2 or 3 pipelines through your property AND something happens to that line, can you sue them for damages? And win?

 

[Buppies]

Above my pay grade L4N

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 27ºF for the start, mostly clear sky, Light breeze. Light winds, mostly clear sky, and high temp was 54ºF. Made coffee to start day, Grief Share, Cleaning ladies forgot check yesterday, hung around for when they came by but didn't hear them. Did get 4 more bills paid, bike ride after lunch, no nap in case they came. Less than productive day.
Ron sorry about the cold. Hope good session on the bike. Pileated woodpecker?
NHBX glad good shopping trip. Hope something interesting came along.
Billy sorry most of January below normal temps. Glad you got a hike and got wood split. Hope you have plenty of dead trees to drop/
Thomas hope good day at parts store.
Spike56 front half of pic remind me of SR-71.
Mike exciting agenda
Frits prayers for grandson. interesting behavior for fuel gauge on tractor. I didn't know raccoons would freeze in light.
Dennis sorry it going to get so cold. Glad pellet stove helping out.
Bill sorry Junior need to see quack. Good luck with door latch.
Drew sorry about the sneezing glad antihistamine worked. Sorry Cadillac is a no go. nice pic. Good luck car shopping.
Scott(vt) sorry not much sun, we have a lot of sunny days here in TX. Hope test went well.
Ken sorry not feeling well. hope you fine your motivation.
Don sorry you are getting cold also.Hope you can do some Firewise work and try out new parts
Happy(NC) adding shoes to the back blade will help do a good job with gravel. Anything will work on pavement, I used angled back blade for years. Glad you got to see mars and moon rise from inside house.
Buppies hope you found something of interest. Prayers sent.
David sorry plan not renewable. No Idea, don't often have protection plan. Glad HH good. Sorry about road, wonder if he will improve on it.Hope you got switch done.
Drew glad you found a good car. 3 different brand it must be having blowouts. Sorry about license.
Dennis glad not a lot of wind. Good to hear plenty pellets on porch now. Good to hear brother checking on your dad.
Scott(vt) good news on the test. I think at 79 that can be someone else's problem.
Lou nice of you to help Drew
Lou sorry solar charger quit charging.
Dennis sorry pipeline talks not going well. They may well have access to using eminent domain, that would explain their lack of negotiation.
Don thanks for info on pipelines.
Dennis thanks for details.
Randy(wag) congratulations, you have graduated to the big time
Buppies sorry not much accomplished.
Kyle prayers for your mom. Glad MRI went well. My BIL had issue that weren't found until they took standing X-ray.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues, Mike /BIL in FL, Ron /heart, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /cancer,parathyroid,blood sugar /wife, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, /granddaughter with Evans Syndrome, Ken /dad dementia, /chronic fatigue, Diet not working, Randy(wag) /sister stoke, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, /wife back issues and cancer, Lou /eye issues, /heart issues, /wife hip replacement, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's hip or leg pain, /back issue, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage dissolving, / friend stop drinking, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /brother's lymphoma, /dad surgery recovery, Drew /back operation issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, Scotty /back pain, Helogabals /wife's friend situation, Fatjay /father broken hip, ******, Ukraine war, hurricane victims, and Country.

 

[ronjhall]

Poured first cup of hot coffee. 10° with cloudy skies this morning. Heading to 22° with cloudy skies and westerly wind. Got house cleaned and laundry done. Even got it folded and put away. Off to semi annual dentist appointment this morning. Then see what shows up in when I get home.
Finally got as cloud free sight of January Wolf Full Moon.

Everyone stay safe and well.

Good Morning All.

 

[daugen]

good morning all
should be a nice cold clear day today, high in 30's.
other than foodshopping this morning, no plans for today
slow waking up, hot coffee hits the spot

special prayers for Ted and Dona, hope they both are doing ok.

friends in NC want me to visit them, need to schedule that
with the car I don't mind driving in winter.
I will have to get new tires for the new to me car though, 1500 for a set of Pirelli all seasons.
Tire Rack was surprisingly 20 dollars a tire more expensive than my local dealer, business I like very much, so
after a chat with dealer, said I'd make appt for next week, including a front end alignment.
125 for alignment seems like decent investment to keep new tires around longer.
Old line tire dealer, Kershaw & Fritz, in Doylestown same place for a long time.
And they are always busy.
I know it's weird....but I've always liked the smell of new tires.

I have an unlimited warranty for three months on this vehicle, otherwise totally out of regular warranty.
Definitely going to take big plastic cover off engine and look around for upper end leaks.
When I'm getting tires, going to ask if I can inspect bottom of car when up on lift.
Also, might have Popgadget put his fancy code reader on my OBD and see what history is hiding.
going online need to learn all ecoboost issues, what to look for.
for sure, everyone says don't go ten thousand on oil changes and I can see that was done on this car due to
waiting for oil life light to come on. Was also surprised to find a recommended 30k mile fluid swap on the new 10 speed
transmission. That seems like a very low number but seems if you flush more often, less problems. I also doubt the secondary differentials
have been serviced, will get that done too. The guy who works on my motorhome will likely also work on this car, particularly since I saw his wife drives an expedition. Otherwise, would take to dealer but that just means a major fishing expedition for them. Not sure maintenance info on Carfax accurate so will assume nothing has been done. Pretty sure lot of delayed maintenance here, they traded car first.

going to order some cedar boards for birdhouses today. I get 1x10s and 1x6's, usually cut in half so they fit in car.
I see two full bottles of glue on shelf but doubt they are ok, probably hard as a rock. Don't think glue likes getting frozen

 

[ronjhall]

Mostly, yes it is a pileated woodpecker.

Pileated Woodpecker Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. It’s nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Look (and listen) for Pileated Woodpeckers whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their...

www.allaboutbirds.org

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Anyone can sue, not sure about winning part.
Pipelines generally deemed for the good of all.

Another cat video

 

[NHBX]

Good morning all,
18° now highs in mid 20’s and mostly sunny today. Winds NW 10-20 mph some higher gusts.

Never did get out of house yesterday, got drafted to help clean and put up new shower curtain and rod. I did get rewarded with a roast chicken, taters and carrots for supper.

Today will try to get diesel and gas cans filled, need to run the truck and shake the critters out of it anyway. Probably do a quick dump run and then feet up.

Ron - nice moon pic, love to see the pileated’s around but doesn’t seem to be as many as usual. Probably something to do with all the building going on around here.

Drew- congrats on the new vehicle.


Enjoy your day everyone
Stay safe and healthy
Prayers for all

 

[wngsprd]

19 inching up to 35. Not getting warm enough to melt all the snow yet.

Rip, I know what you mean about the coyotes...I've found their tracks in the snow, but no skunks. I think they've eaten them. I haven't seen but one skunk all year on my trail cams...last year there were at least 5 different looking ones.

Scott, congrats on passing the test! I hope the 27% you missed isn't the salmonella part.

BEF, when I negotiated with the power company to build a solar installation on the family farm, I added a small escalation clause assuming inflation. They were very reluctant, stating it was unnecessary, since at that time inflation was under 2%, but now shows how important that was, especially on a long-term lease. Good luck.

Another hike to the river yesterday with Della...the trail had gotten pretty icy from lots of boot tracks and from some melting on Monday's upper 40s temps. My trail runner shoes had great grip, so didn't need to use the micro spikes.

Cleaned out old files...about a foot tall stack of paper. Too much to shred, so some to the recycle container, and some with personal info to the woodstove. Cleaned out some other old things. Trying to make a real stab of "downsizing" a couple of rooms. Much more to do.
Ron, best moon pic yet.

 

[daugen]

those cats look like their feet are cold, nice video

it was a pileated pecker that absolutely devoured several stumps in my front lawn.
it flung bits more than ten feet away from stump. A big bird.
Dug deep holes in the stump, must have been some
fine eating in there. Hence me using a great deal of grub killer this spring.
there are bugs everywhere.

but not without a downside.
I poison the bugs, birds eat dying bugs, birds get sick
hopefully grubs will die in the ground.
lot of locusts and japanese beetle grubs, good riddance.
but there are other nice bugs too, spiders, all of good mother nature and
would not surprise me if grub killer was bad news for all bugs.
don't eat that Mr DaddyLonglegs...

of course I live next to woods so likely no shortage of local bugs

I feed the birds like mad, maybe if I didn't they would eat more bugs...?
Hopefully Scotts has formulated something not too toxic.