Good morning!!!!

Kyle_in_Tex · Sunday at 7:32 AM

Like Don mentioned the dust, our drought is serious. Ranchers are having to feed hay already because their fields are tan and eaten down to the ground. I got maybe 2 or 3 raindrops on the windshield yesterday when about 40 miles from home. I believe the parched earth sucks the moisture out of the clouds.

I still have troubles getting things ordered at work. Makes my job tough. It is now a human resources problem and not a budget problem.

Mpham, a shiny corvette would be a great 70th birthday present. While I have ridden in many, I have never owned one myself. I would like a red wine colored one with chrome shiny rims.

Ted, the barn looks good so far, and hope the like new truck works out great.

Popgadget · Sunday at 7:35 AM

Good Morning
43° and another nice day with a high in the middle 70’s.

Yesterday was consumed with the band, from loading in, playing for 4 hours, loading out and then unloading the trailer and parking it out back. It certainly doesn’t add to the fun that all the PA gear is stored on the second floor of my shop.
But the gig went well, we got many compliments, the promoter was very pleased.
Our old keyboard player filled in for the current one that couldn’t make it, and I really enjoyed his presence. He is a killer player, and he and I always locked right in.

Today I’ve off to Asheville for a pickup, should be home reasonably early this afternoon so I can try and accomplish something around here. I have a trip to Vero Beach on Tuesday, and then should have a couple of weeks of productive time around here.

Happy in NC · Sunday at 7:39 AM

Popgadget said:
Today I’ve off to Asheville for a pickup,

If you ever go there and have a few hours to kill look me up. Even closer is the Hickory Regional.
I'd be glad to buy you dinner

Thomas · Sunday at 7:46 AM

40F clear sky maybe 60F for high.

Outside chores done E muffin time.
Light sleep last night because of kitten snuggling up to me than they decided to wrestle

pretty sure nap will happen today.
Plans for today...town for critter food,chop blow leaves in front field into woods with rider,that time of year to remove anything might freeze and electric tools also trimmers saws from shed,might attempt putting rear tire chains on Kubota.
NH moose season started yesterday and Mrs. would like her HUNTING BY PERMISSION ONLY signs put up until Dec 1st.

NY Giants need this win.

Enjoy your day all.

Thomas · Sunday at 7:47 AM

Hope your feeling heck of lot better today Buppies.

Popgadget · Sunday at 7:48 AM

Thanks for the offer, today my goal is to get in and out as quickly as possible so I can get home and be productive.

I have met forum members when I do have time to kill, we had a nice visit with Scott in CT not too long ago, he took us to a great pizza place.

wngsprd · Sunday at 8:12 AM

mpham said:
Morning all!
Looks like cold nights are back for the season! Woke up to 31 yesterday.
Wife and I came back from vacation Wednesday. We had fun but boy its good to be home!
We had planned on a few more stops but the shut down has all the national parks closed. Still got quite a few caves and parks visited in Kentucky. We also went to the Corvette museum and factory for tours.
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Checked out a couple of possible 70th birthday gifts.
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After that we headed to Tennessee for a bit.
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All in all we had a great time!
Got home to a yard full of leaves. Wind was too strong to do anything with so waited till yesterday to get it done. Back pack blower, riding mower, yard vac and power broom were all utilized in the effort. Got almost finished when the hose on the yard vac split in pieces!
They sure do think highly of these! Couldn't believe the prices! Found the lest expensive option and ordered it to be here hopefully in a few days.
Decided to pick up acorns to finish out the afternoon. Filled the tractor bucket and the wheel barrow! Still a bunch on the ground!
Speaking of tractors. I finished the evening by removing the mower and doing this dastardly deed!
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After that a much needed rest was taken before heading early to bed.
Not sure what will get done today. Surprisingly not that sore. No visitors planned so maybe I will play in the shop a bit.
Hope everyone stays safe and healthy!

Looks like a great trip...not sure which NP you were planning to visit, but most NPs including Mammoth Cave, Great Smoky and Shenandoah are all open. Not all of their facilities are...some closed due to planned maintenance, and some due to shutdown.

For your 70th, get both of them!

WinterDeere · Sunday at 9:10 AM

Good morning! 48F when I went out this morning, I guess my wood shed thermometer is broken:

More trailer overhaul today. Got the first half of deck framing needle scales, sanded, and primed before mowing yesterday:

Only minor surface rust, but it’s scattered everywhere. Gotta get a move on while it’s still warm enough to paint outside. Will get 2 coats of black gloss over this red oxide primer.

daugen · Sunday at 9:29 AM

Winterdeere, just label the thermometer Wishful Thinking

yes today is the day to get things done outside, going to be dry and warm and then rain tonight.
made myself a nice bacon and cheese omelette for breakfast, which wound up meaning cleaning entire kitchen when I was done,
and then somehow started on the bathroom.
perhaps subliminal stalling waiting for it to get warmer out, but it just passed 50 so time to move.

back was a little sketchy this morning, put my back brace on for a little insurance.
time to go enjoy a little Fall

kenmbz · Sunday at 9:32 AM

Morning all, 50 going up to 78 and sunny, calling for rain later.
Movie night went well, did two movies, closed up around 11.

It's been so warm here the roses are flowering as are some other plants.

Son and girlfriend joined us. So did neighbor and the kids. Friends shows up right around sunset.

A bit more cleanup today, but did most of it last night.

Good to hear from you LS, hope Dona gets some relief on the back, but great to hear the cancer is gone, praying it stays that way.

Feel better Buppies.

Today cleanup of the yard, son to train station and then off to the Keswick theater tonight. We might get there a bit early as parking will be a chore with a sold out performance.

Be well,

Yes, it's October, we have a bunch of ornamental trees and roses blooming...