Texas Heat!

[two_bit_score]

Here it is a beautiful, clear, sunny day, but windy . . . and our electricity went off at 11:30 a.m. I called Oncor's automated outage reporting number at 11:35 a.m. and the recording said a work order had been issued, crews were working to restore power as quickly as possible, and it's estimated to be restored by 2 p.m. Confirmation number is 91. The power came back on at 11:40 a.m. (just off 10 minutes this time).:laughing: The recording always says the same thing and I always get the same confirmation number; only the estimated time of restoration is different at different times.:laughing:

Same confirmation number each time???

Sounds like they have you on their radar.

 

[DeeDubya]

A little over .30 here and no power outages:thumbsup:

The wind is a PITA, I can take and enjoy the cool air, but could do without 30 mph breeze. What is amazing to me about the Oak trees I have is the amount of acorns falling, small though this year, I am still surprised that we even have any. Also amazing is the spurt of growth in the native vegetation since the 5" rain a week ago. I guess the grasses are going to give it one last "go" since they have some moisture.

At least now since it's cooler, I can think about firewood without as much discomfort as it was a month ago

Trees that lost their leaves are now budding out. Big mistake IMO. :confused2:

 

[johnrex62]

Trees that lost their leaves are now budding out. Big mistake IMO. :confused2:

Get out there and give them what for! They should know better!

 

[NativeSon]

The nicest rain we've had in a long time, 1 1/8 inch started here about 3am. Now we've had lots of wind all day long, but the cool weather is nice.


Charlie

 

[Bird]

Same confirmation number each time???

Sounds like they have you on their radar.

Yep, last year I learned that the confirmation number they were giving me was my account number. But this year . . . I have no idea where that "91" came from but it's the same every time.

 

[Western]

Trees that lost their leaves are now budding out. Big mistake IMO. :confused2:

Deer eating the new growth as fast as it shows up!!

Yep, last year I learned that the confirmation number they were giving me was my account number. But this year . . . I have no idea where that "91" came from but it's the same every time.

Bird, "91" for you, is probably how many more times you'll lose power this year!!!:laughing::laughing:

 

[johnrex62]

Yep, last year I learned that the confirmation number they were giving me was my account number. But this year . . . I have no idea where that "91" came from but it's the same every time.

Maybe it will become "92" after your next birthday?

 

[Bird]

Maybe it will become "92" after your next birthday?

Well, I'm a lot closer to that than I ever expected to be.:laughing:

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

No rain here. Just really windy 25 steady with gusts.

 

[txdon]

Do not try to steal hay during a drought in Lee County, you could get shot with an AK 47.
Hay Thief Suffers Gun Shot Wound | www.lexingtonleader.com | Lexington Leader

Remember this post? Well guess what, the Grand Jury convened and the guy in Dime Box with the AK47 that shot at the thief, and hit him in the leg, was indicted on a Class A misdemeanor charge of Deadly Conduct (fine up to $4,000 and up to a year in jail or both). The thief that couldn't grab the round hay bale was also indicted on a class C misdemeanor charge of trespassing (fine up to $500, no jail time).


Sec. 22.05. DEADLY CONDUCT. (a) A person commits an offense if he recklessly engages in conduct that places another in imminent danger of serious bodily injury.
(b) A person commits an offense if he knowingly discharges a firearm at or in the direction of:
(1) one or more individuals; or
(2) a habitation, building, or vehicle and is reckless as to whether the habitation, building, or vehicle is occupied.
(c) Recklessness and danger are presumed if the actor knowingly pointed a firearm at or in the direction of another whether or not the actor believed the firearm to be loaded.
(d) For purposes of this section, "building, " "habitation, " and "vehicle" have the meanings assigned those terms by Section 30.01.
(e) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor. An offense under Subsection (b) is a felony of the third degree.

The way I see it might even be a 3rd degree felony (b.2)!

 

[Bird]

Don, we'll hope the trial jury has better sense than the grand jury. Of course grand juries usually (not always, but usually) just do whatever the district attorney wants them to do. And I'll bet the DA will offer the guy with the gun a plea bargain for a fine and probation. But it depends to a great extent on the DA's personal opinions about firearms in general.

 

[txdon]

I don't know Bird, there are several things to consider:
1. The shooter was watching for the thief, it was planed, the plan could have been made without deadly force. Camera, block-in the truck, etc.
2. The trespasser never displayed aggressive behavior only tried to escape.
3. This was not is a residence, it was in a cow field, where ones security is not as threatened.

I'd say the shooter better take the D. A.'s deal.

If it had been in a house at night and the shooter was awaken then too bad for the thief.

 

[Bird]

Under the circumstances, you're probably right, Don. And then the thief will probably sue the gun owner and win that, too.

 

[Western]

I remember the post and thinking since the thief was leaving the scene and posing no threat, that there may be a problem. You never know with these story's all the "hidden" details, so it's hard to comment outside of whats reported.

I agree, with this info he best take any deal he can get, I think maybe the guy was pushing the envelope on the "Castle Doctrine".

BTW, 44* at the house, burned our first fire YEAH!

 

[txdon]

Also the fact the shooter rigged the round bales so they could not be picked up was not very smart. No theft could occur, trespassing would be the best charge for the thief. If a bale had been allowed to be taken at least jail time would be involved for the theft - Class B misdemeanor - up to 180 days in jail and or $2000.00 fine.

 

[Bird]

BTW, 44* at the house

My wife slept late, just got up and turned on the TV on the Channel 4 news and they were talking about the upcoming world series. So my wife said to me, "It's 45 degrees in St. Louis" as if that was really different.:laughing: I told her it was 43 here when I got up and 45 now.

 

[jinman]

41 degrees here this morning and I'm thinking I should cover my tomato plants with plastic tonight in case of frost in the morning. My forecast at the NWS is for 41 degrees, but I think I'll sleep better knowing my tomatoes are protected.

 

[tungularafishcamp]

Kind of a catch 22 we have a thread about someone getting blueberries stolen, he gives all the evidence needed to the police and gets no results, here someone figures out how to stop the thefts on his own(obviously if he is staking it out it has happened before) who might be going to jail for his trouble. So is the next step to kill the thief and get rid of the evidence??

 

[Gale Hawkins]

We got a lot more rain than expected from your way and it is currently 47F.

People really need to understand lying in wait with deadly force over protecting hay is over the top but I do understand the owner being stressed. We had someone burn one of our storage buildings a couple months ago and a couple days later one of our neighbors lost a building too in the wee hours of the morning.

I got the steel gathered into a pile and told the kids we would haul it off and they could split the money. Someone stole the steel. We did a 31 day motor home trip to the Pacific Ocean and came back and they had come back and cleaned out the burned 5-rib metal roofing.

Sure did not know it was worth hauling. It may have been burn so they could come back for the metal.

If some one does not show intent to cause personal harm even in the deep south shooting them is not cool.

 

[Bird]

41 degrees here this morning and I'm thinking I should cover my tomato plants with plastic tonight in case of frost in the morning. My forecast at the NWS is for 41 degrees, but I think I'll sleep better knowing my tomatoes are protected.

I think you're right, Jim. The NWS is forecasting 39 with patchy frost for Denton tonight.