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Setting up at 3pm in the Church parking lot for the annual TRUNK OR TREAT to feed kiddies with high doses of sugar before sending them home to their parents
We're doing the trunk or treat this Thursday where I work.
Ty is supposed to bring the kids for it.
It's been raining and blowing for the past 24 hrs.
My patio is a carpet of wet, colourful leaves.
I survived last night ( just barely ) on the unit.
Good Lord!
I've seen a couple stories about that being done but not sure of any local spots. It does sound like a great idea. I think setting up children's day care centers at retirement homes also sounds like a good idea too.
We live 6 miles from town and get ZERO kids showing up on our rural road so when we got asked to be involved with the Church's Trunk or Treat we decided to do it. First event was last year, about 100 kids. This year they are expecting double the turnout. There are apparently more families participating too.
It's great that you are getting involved!!!
I really like the idea of setting up children's day care centers at retirement homes. That would help the homes a LOT.
Just got back from an overnight scout camp at our cabin an hour away. I'm exhausted. Sleeping on hard bunks with three other guys snoring like a freight train.
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Hi all, I just returned from the work cabin. I didn't get anything done on the bathroom, on Friday when I arrived I had to take my 200 gallon water tank that fits in my pickup and fill it as I already drained the main tank and disconnected the spring. By the time all of that was done along with un loading and organizing the day was shot. Friday night I ran my propane heater at night on medium and was a little hot on Saturday night I ran it on low and froze it got a lot colder. Saturday morning I got on the roof and had to clean ankle deep pine needles first as they like to collect on the flatter part of the roof. Had to pound all of the nails back down then removed an old 12V solar panel and patched the mount holes, it took me a lot longer than I had planned and used a gallon of roof patch. It got a little ugly but I think its sealed good for a couple years until I get caught up and re roof it. After lunch I loaded the COOT on to Bring it home for the winter. I got out of there early on Sunday and was eating breakfast at 8am. Good thing I got an early start everything went very well until I got about 10 miles from Sacramento. The old Dodge performed very well on its maden voyage, fuel economy was better than before about 16 mpg on the highway lightly loaded and gobs more power even with the COOT that weighs 1000# I didn't hold anyone up. Just as I merged onto I-5 from 99 I could see a lot of smoke in the distance and the traffic came to a stop. Everyone was forced off the freeway and traffic was stopped to 5mph, after touring the side streets of Sacramento or a couple hours I was able to bypass it and get headed home again. The 4.5 hour trip took 8 hours. I guess it was a big fire that started near the I-5 and I-80 interchange and went right up I-80 west threatening towns and neighborhoods. And to top it off when I got home PG&E had shut the power off in my area due to high winds and dry conditions. I got the generator hooked up just in time before I lost everything in the Refrigerator . What a day. Oh yea what is trunk or treat?? when I was a kid it was trick or treat and if you didnt pony up you got your windows soaped or your trees papered, I remember one old guy would put nickels on a hot plate adjusted just right and you had to pick them off while ooing and your buddies laughing. Those were the days. Marty
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Damn I've been trying to find one of those things local/semi-local to me. Those things are some of the coolest little all terrain vehicles ever made
Damn I've been trying to find one of those things local/semi-local to me. Those things are some of the coolest little all terrain vehicles ever made
Yes they are, you just missed 2 that were on eBay I got mine local from Craigslist it has been converted to hydrostatic, it works but doesn't have enough down low to climb things on the mountain I know it could by watching youtube and tops out at 10 mph. Originally they had a 2 speed transmission and a Salisbury clutch like a snowmobile. I have the transmission and the clutch isn't expensive so this winter I will convert it back to its original configuration. The previous owner stated the reason he converted it was it poped out of gear on a steep hill and scared him badly. I have read where that is a problem but an easy fix I have seen is a hinged plate with slots so when folded down locks the gear shift in what ever gear it is in. Marty
I'm working 2-6p today only.
It's a p/u.
No more than that.
I'm at work so much these days, may as well pitch a tent there.
Soon as I get home I'm making crab cakes for dinner.
The End
It's a p/u.
No more than that.
I'm at work so much these days, may as well pitch a tent there.
Soon as I get home I'm making crab cakes for dinner.
The End
I did a bit of work out in the garage on my snowblower getting it ready for winter. After 25ish years, the muffler rotted out and needed to be replaced. So I removed it to make sure I get the right one. Can't beat an ariens snowblower. In 25 years, all it's needed for repairs was a muffler and a new tire as the old one was weather cracked.
Tonight is a regular scouts meeting. It'll be our annual bonfire out at the regular camp south of town.
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Tonight is a regular scouts meeting. It'll be our annual bonfire out at the regular camp south of town.
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Hi all, power is still out here and likely to be out for another day or two until the wind dies down then they have to inspect everything before turning it back on. When I first bought the house I installed a transfer switch and put the most important breakers in it until I reached 10kw the output of my diesel gun set. Well pump, kitchen, utility room, living room and my bedroom. For most of my neighbors life sucks right now. The gen set burns around .5 gallons per hour and I am getting the fuel out of my 5 ton flat bed that I keep full for that reason, the nearest gas station with power is 20 minutes away. if this is going to be the norm I am going to buy or build a 300 gallon tank and take advantage of the farm diesel price. So far I have used 6 gallons. The only inconvenience is adding fuel and my satellite TV won't work. besides that its ok the hot water and stove are propane. We are still able to fab at the shop if I turn some things off at the house. Marty
Leaving before hs left me feeling like I've left some loose ends.
I'm so used to being there until 10p or later.
I'll relax the rest of the evening.
Dinner was lovely if I do say so.
I'm so used to being there until 10p or later.
I'll relax the rest of the evening.
Dinner was lovely if I do say so.
I coach Saber fencing but I rarely fence actual bouts.
Today I fenced 3 of my beginner saber fencer because they challenged me. They are physically fit kids and I’m old enough to be older than their grandparents! These kids have been learning for nearly a month. I won 5-0, 5-0 and 5-0. So clearly they have not learned anything.
Today I fenced 3 of my beginner saber fencer because they challenged me. They are physically fit kids and I’m old enough to be older than their grandparents! These kids have been learning for nearly a month. I won 5-0, 5-0 and 5-0. So clearly they have not learned anything.
Brains, guile and experience will defeat youthful enthusiasm every time. Congrats old man.
Brains, guile and experience will defeat youthful enthusiasm every time. Congrats old man.
And I just like hitting kids with sticks.
Finally finished soybean harvesting yesterday, and drove the combine home in a snow storm....
Today switching over to corn and maybe we will get back into harvest later today. What a ride 2019 has been. Farmers will remember this year for a variety of reasons. The weather has been a challenge all year long, trade deals have also hung over our heads for a full year as well. Not to mention USDA has over stated last years crop, and taken away 9 months of prices we could have had.
Beginning to think of USDA as a criminal organization....
Regards, Kirk
Today switching over to corn and maybe we will get back into harvest later today. What a ride 2019 has been. Farmers will remember this year for a variety of reasons. The weather has been a challenge all year long, trade deals have also hung over our heads for a full year as well. Not to mention USDA has over stated last years crop, and taken away 9 months of prices we could have had.
Beginning to think of USDA as a criminal organization....
Regards, Kirk
I'm thsick. Ugh. Hit me like a tonne of bricks this afternoon. Felt fine this morning. At 3pm I sneezed then my nose has been a faucet ever since.
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Hope you're feeling a little better today, Brian.
I'm working today (of course).
I'm off tomorrow, but am not sure about the wee ones coming for trunk or treat now as Elaina has been running a temp and coughing.
I told Ty if she isn't feeling better by tomorrow noon, to forget it.
Can't have my babies sick.
They've collected candy during their trick or treat in Defiance, and went to another thing at a church and got candy.
It's been raining since I got up this morning.
The coffee is going down good.
I'm working today (of course).
I'm off tomorrow, but am not sure about the wee ones coming for trunk or treat now as Elaina has been running a temp and coughing.
I told Ty if she isn't feeling better by tomorrow noon, to forget it.
Can't have my babies sick.
They've collected candy during their trick or treat in Defiance, and went to another thing at a church and got candy.
It's been raining since I got up this morning.
The coffee is going down good.
Thx pg. Still groggy and a runny nose. But I'll survive.
The lawn and pretty much everything else outside is covered in a thick layer of frost. No snow yet but other areas around here have seen the white stuff.
Despite the head cold and frost, I'm heading out soon to the back woods on our property to cut some firewood.
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The lawn and pretty much everything else outside is covered in a thick layer of frost. No snow yet but other areas around here have seen the white stuff.
Despite the head cold and frost, I'm heading out soon to the back woods on our property to cut some firewood.
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I almost had the greenhouse re-lined with bubble wrap but the snow is comin TODAY. So last nite I had to move all the tender's in from outside patio and gardens. It seems every year I promise myself, "no more exotics" but then comes the fall and I find that I have more than will fit in the Greenhouse.
Five 36" ferns, Three 6' hibiscus trees, A 66" sago palm tree. A 12 ft banana tree, and a 5' gardenia. Assorted pots of geraniums and other greens.
So the sunroom took a few more than planned.
Tonite is rain and cold. It turns to snow for tomorrow,,,; Just in time for the Halloween kids.
Lovely!
Five 36" ferns, Three 6' hibiscus trees, A 66" sago palm tree. A 12 ft banana tree, and a 5' gardenia. Assorted pots of geraniums and other greens.
So the sunroom took a few more than planned.
Tonite is rain and cold. It turns to snow for tomorrow,,,; Just in time for the Halloween kids.
Lovely!
Hi all, today was paperwork day until lunch time, then I pulled the gas tank from my hauler for my Tucker snow cat. The lat time that I drove it around July is when I bought the COOT and drove it to Sacramento pick it up on the way back I was at the last stop sign before I got home and when I hit the gas it acted as it was starving for fuel so upon inspection on the side of the road I could see the filter completely full of crap, I was able to get it off and blow it out good enough to make it home and put a new filter on it after driving it again recently it happened again so today I pulled it. I was expecting to clean some gunk at the bottom, what I found is it is completely coated in rust scale, you can see from the picture of the pick up tube and gas gauge. I called a local radiator shop they can clean it and re seal it for $250.00 and have it done in a week. Nobrainer on that. Marty
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Today I tackled a job I have procrastinated on way to long. I noticed a gas odor in the pole barn months ago. Then no odor. Then a while later I noticed it again. A small leak in a fitting connection I replaced after the pole barn was built in 99. So today I dug till I found the line then followed it back to the wall of the pole barn where the fittings where. The dude building the pole barn drilled into my gas line even after being told right where it was. So, working with the well tender he showed me a better way to splice busted gas line. Dug and dug, finally found the line. Dug far enough up the line on both sides of the wall. Got the old fittings off and replaced. Turned the gas back on. All good. Filled the hole just as it started to sprinkle. Rained constant since then. Whew. Some days things just go right and today was one of those days. I have to mention, Gail, my wife was by my side working with me on this project or I never would ave been done before the rain started. She is awesome.
Home Depot to Lowes to Menards looking for an under mount 14" drawer slide ... total waste of time. They had 14" side mount, which I can't use on the drawer I am trying to repair. They had 16" and larger under mount. But no 14" under mount.
So I wasted a couple hours.
Got home about 1 and started a pot roast in the oven. Some red wine, some beef stock, onion, carrots, garlic, salt & pepper. Slow and low in the cast iron dutch oven. Then some cubed squash went into another cast iron dish next to that. In the age of the microwave, I'm a cast iron type of guy.
The lovely Mrs_Bob came home from helping her sister and was impressed. We ate early because I have to get to the fencing club tonight.
So I wasted a couple hours.
Got home about 1 and started a pot roast in the oven. Some red wine, some beef stock, onion, carrots, garlic, salt & pepper. Slow and low in the cast iron dutch oven. Then some cubed squash went into another cast iron dish next to that. In the age of the microwave, I'm a cast iron type of guy.
The lovely Mrs_Bob came home from helping her sister and was impressed. We ate early because I have to get to the fencing club tonight.
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Update I found a brand new gas tank and sending unit for under $200.00 on eBay and will be here before next Friday
Finally closed the deal on a used Doboy wrapping line. It was on E=bay for about ten minutes last Friday. My son snatched it up. It brings our stable up to ten lines. Three of which need rebuilding but, that's what we do.
Pay pal was a cluster "f" but we finally got the deal closed today. Coming out of California, we should see it early next week. Supposedly a plug in and go. Based on the pictures, we need about a week to bring it online. New belts and tooling, perhaps a servo drive module, all of which we have on hand.
My thanks to that damn Trump SOB for ruining my retirement. Business is booming.
Pay pal was a cluster "f" but we finally got the deal closed today. Coming out of California, we should see it early next week. Supposedly a plug in and go. Based on the pictures, we need about a week to bring it online. New belts and tooling, perhaps a servo drive module, all of which we have on hand.
My thanks to that damn Trump SOB for ruining my retirement. Business is booming.
Lots of people are getting the upper respiratory bug around here.
Thankfully it's not gotten me yet.
<knock wood>
It's rainy, blah and gray here.
Good day to stay in and keep warm and dry.
They've moved trunk or treat inside over at work tonight.
The activity girls were there pretty late last night decorating the main lounge and front halls.
Little grandbug is still sick so they won't be coming up this way.
Feeling better. So I went out hunting and froze my butt off. Full insulated camo pants and hunting jacket. Winter gloves and face mask. Got one bird. Attempted to cut some firewood with the poulan chainsaw. Gave up after 20 minutes and only 3 pieces of wood cut. Chain was sharp. The thing just bogs down. Oh well.
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