Good morning!!!!

[daugen]

good morning all

warming up today, should hit 60 in clouds
Thomas sorry you are still getting snow

I woke up with lower back screaming, had to take a pill last night, way too much planned for next few days
to be held back by that. I need to dig around and find my back belt in a drawer some place.

nice brief visit to Popgadget's home and shop, got to see his 3D printing equipment, very cool.
OBD reader said very little, as expected, though it did show a trans code for being stuck in park. ??
car goes into dealer on Monday likely for a complete trans overhaul, will cost me 100 bucks.
no guilt that I'm sure a loser to that warranty policy; will get twice as much back as I paid in in first year.
Really hopeful this will give me a reliable vehicle after this.
but I've put it on notice, you leave me stranded again and you are history.

Good progress on deck Dennis. That old wood sure will give you a splinter. I've had several Trex decks and been very happy with them.
lots of discussion on who makes the best deck screws. There's some pretty high tech stuff out there. At least if you redo the deck with composite,
you aren't likely to have to replace it. Trex has been out since 1996, so almost 30 years experience.
has anyone had plastic decking fail early?

I can just see Newbury's grandchildren cleaning out his garage far into the future.
what in the world did Grandpa need with all these grease guns?

 

[Happy in NC]

Good morning TBN!!
44 this morning and will be pushing 80 under sun this afternoon. Breezy as a front and storm to push in over the weekend. Probably be able to smell smoke today from the fires in the western part of the state.
Pretty good day yesterday. Got another chunk out of the tank and most of 2 others cut. Two more pieces to go and the cutting will be pretty much done. Then move on to clean up.
Dog walks and 4 wheeler ride. He got plenty of exercise too.
Puttered around the shop doing the constant moving around.
Pretty much the same on tap today as yesterday.

And now it's time for a second cup
Everyone have a great and safe day!!

 

[daugen]

Texas is having quite a day of different weather.
I bet the folks in West Texas would like some of that rain
that is being dumped in the East.
reminds you how big the state is

I think Don's pool is getting a small fill up

being in a dry area after a rain must be wonderful.
all those new flowers

 

[masseyrider]

It's raining
It's pouring
The old man is snoring
Well... not yet.
Just cracking the freezing mark at 6:30 in the AM.
Might make 45F later in the afternoon.
Rain to start after 5:00PM. High probability and then for the next few days.
Persistent cold has me under the weather but I think it's slowly improving.
Lots of house work to catch up on.
Outside stuff will have to wait until I feel better and the weather agrees.
It's so comforting to not have to worry aboot things.
Hope everyone else is doing well or even better.

 

[m7040]

good morning, 42 going to 69 partly cloudy

Finger is still very swollen after the Dr visit. Forcing it through as much bending as I can stand. Sure don't want to build up any more scar tissue

Fired up and walked Cody already. He is an amazing tracker dog. If someone has been there he shows it immediately and starts to track

 

[Popgadget]

Good Morning
40° with a high over 60 for today.

Yesterday kept me busy all day, mostly working on a cable locator that I bought on eBay. It was very cheap for an excellent unit (MetroTech 810), but non functional due to having batteries gone bad.
Here is the transmitter battery tray, as well as one that in3D printed.

I made copper contacts to sit in the printed one.
The transmitter is done, now I’m working on the receiver.
However, I won’t get anything done today, I’ve got to go to Palm Beach shortly, and again on Sunday.
Playing music tonight, and hopefully leveling the shed site tomorrow.

 

[daugen]

Massey, hope you feel better soon.
Frits, sorry your finger is not cooperating and healing. My friend had to have his knee
stretched for same reason. Not a fun experience. Would soaking your hand in hot water help?

found a position sitting here where back doesn't hurt.
but just know as soon as i get up...been a long time since it bothered me, thankfully.
maybe those bags of gravel and mulch did me in.
my arthritis meds have kicked in, that helps.
decided not to put down the gravel around the garden shed or do the bags of mulch.
going to wait til 14yo here.

am watering grass seed twice a day. Still nothing showing. I think after next two warm days, maybe a start.
has me thinking of going to find a pallet of sod and be done with it, but that would look far better than the rest of
the poor quality front lawn and really stick out, would look patched. I have ten pounds of Delaware Valley grass seed down,
visions of lush green grass will likely be questionable. but at least no stumps.

5 new rose bushes planted in total, still have one more for front yard to get.
I put cow manure compost at bottom of hole plus rose long release fertilizer.
and watered heavily

 

[riptides]

40 outside right now, may get to 70 later, with slight chance of rain. Need to tend to burn piles as number four is now underway as far as stacking goes. Got a lot of wood from the trees making their way to the burn piles. Managed to notch some rounds and get them into the tractor bucket late yesterday. Unfortunate but I think I pulled a groin muscle in the process of moving them. We shall see how that plays out today and the next few. Not comfortable for sure.

Today, more splitting and maybe finish up on the painting of the doors and frames. They turned out really nice, considering they were reclaimed and custom framed.

Nothing else on the agenda, need to reclaim front yard from all the tree work.

Hope all have a great start to the weekend. A good day too...be safe.

 

[txdon]

you aren't likely to have to replace it. Trex has been out since 1996, so almost 30 years experience.
has anyone had plastic decking fail early?

Yes I had composite decking and the Texas sun made it brittle and it deteriorated. I did get it replaced under warranty but only after a very detailed inspection that proved I installed it right. Make sure you install it exactly as the directions say and keep your receipts.

 

[daugen]

that's good to know Don. I don't think anything will stand up forever to the sun.
I wonder if they make a UV protectant spray for composite decks?
seems like everything could benefit from some sun screen