J.J. McDaniels
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It’s been a week. Unhappy customers, a late truck and a longer than normal day today. I’m just glad it’s over. Should be a good weekend to just relax and take the edge off.
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What are you doing today, II
- Thread starter NorthernRedneck
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Went out yesterday afternoon to our big scout camp to load up 6 canoes on a canoe trailer and haul it back to my place as we're going out canoeing for a few hours this morning. It's going to be a cold one with a high of only +8 Celsius. We can't complain though as only last weekend we were still in the 20s during the day. We've had a late fall.
One more try ant getting my backhoe to Hippie Ridge.
Supposed to rain there today.
Delightful.
Supposed to rain there today.
Delightful.
Today is the first time we have been rained out during this years harvest.
I have several things on my plate I have not done due to being busy in the fields. I have a thermocouple in my furnace in my shop that needs replaced for the heat to work. Time for some more supplies for our pets, and for us as well.
We have about 35 semi trailers of corn yet to harvest and put in storage bins. Then 1,000 acres of corn stalks to disc rip and turn into the dirt for decomposition.
The work is far from done, but the end is in sight. Hopefully the weather will cooperated and let us finish up before freeze up...
I have several things on my plate I have not done due to being busy in the fields. I have a thermocouple in my furnace in my shop that needs replaced for the heat to work. Time for some more supplies for our pets, and for us as well.
We have about 35 semi trailers of corn yet to harvest and put in storage bins. Then 1,000 acres of corn stalks to disc rip and turn into the dirt for decomposition.
The work is far from done, but the end is in sight. Hopefully the weather will cooperated and let us finish up before freeze up...
J.J. McDaniels
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I'm taking it easy today. Hopefully, this upcoming work week will be back to normal with no issues.
The canoe venture went well yesterday. The kids had a great time despite being only a few degrees above freezing.
Today, I was paying for it barely able to stand or walk. But she who must be obeyed was adamant that we drive to camp and double check that I grabbed everything when I closed up. So that's what we did this afternoon.
Today, I was paying for it barely able to stand or walk. But she who must be obeyed was adamant that we drive to camp and double check that I grabbed everything when I closed up. So that's what we did this afternoon.
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I had a great day with two guys from Houston TX. Big Ford 350 hauling my JD310 backhoe down to Hippie Ridge on a 30 foot flatbed.
Young guys who left the oilfields when things shut down. Bought a big rig and hire out specialty hauling.
These guys drove through the mud, weeds and trees to get my tractor ON MY PROPERTY!
It was raining so hard, we could barely see the trail at times. They kept going.
IT was too wet to do anything once we got it unloaded, so I headed to Springfield to work on the shed/cabin there.
Came back tonight with the threat of tornadoes on my back the whole trip. High winds and rain the whole way blew my big Dodge the truck all over the road.
Got a lot done and home safe.
I will sleep good tonite.
Young guys who left the oilfields when things shut down. Bought a big rig and hire out specialty hauling.
These guys drove through the mud, weeds and trees to get my tractor ON MY PROPERTY!
It was raining so hard, we could barely see the trail at times. They kept going.
IT was too wet to do anything once we got it unloaded, so I headed to Springfield to work on the shed/cabin there.
Came back tonight with the threat of tornadoes on my back the whole trip. High winds and rain the whole way blew my big Dodge the truck all over the road.
Got a lot done and home safe.
I will sleep good tonite.
I hope it goes. I had both eyes done and now I have 20-20 vision and better closeup vision. I'm 74 years old.
I'm the same age, got the same results. it's amazing
J.J. McDaniels
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I hope it went well for you.
I spent the morning outside starting the annual fall swap around of toys. Lol.
The 3 snowmobiles are now out of storage and the boat is backed under the carport attached to the garage. Every spring and fall I do the swap as the snowmobiles are stored under the carport during the summer and the boat in the winter. No need to tarp anything.
The 3 snowmobiles are now out of storage and the boat is backed under the carport attached to the garage. Every spring and fall I do the swap as the snowmobiles are stored under the carport during the summer and the boat in the winter. No need to tarp anything.
Ironman
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Hope it went good, the technology they have now is amazing.
I had to have surgery for a retinal detachment, a vitrectomy. It wasn’t bad, fixed some of my eyesight, but I woke up early with a needle in my eye 🥴 and then the laser.
It started with a short ride friday afternoon, just my daughter and I. We were only gone about 3 hours, came home, daughter says, lets pack a few things in the morning, get on the bikes, and take off somewhere for the weekend. Saturday morning we ate breakfast, put some stuff in our riding backpacks, and left. We had no schedule, or destination, those are the best trips.
We rode and rode, suddenly she passes me aggressively, had been following me, turns on her blinkers and stops on the shoulder of the hwy. Walks back to me, and says that sign we just passed sure sounds like an interesting place to stay. I said well you lead, and not 3 minutes later there we were at Crazy Creek. A quick check with the office, and yes they have 1 cabin left for the night. We checked in, and what a great little cabin, hot springs, and nice people. We rode to a recommended dinner spot just 10 minutes away, came back and had a 3 hour soak. Next morning we rode 2 minutes to a recommended hike, did this amazing hike, and back to our cabin. Packed up, and hit the road back the way we came. Maybe 20 minutes into our ride, we stopped for gas, my low fuel light was on, and no more than 400' away i can see a diner open, so we ate breakfast there, and chose a different route home, that took many back roads. We rode and rode, our route home was spectacular, but added hours to the ride. Instead of the 8 hours down, it was going to be 12 home, now in the dark, and bitterly cold, we said screw it, and checked into a hotel with 3.5 hours to go. After showeringto warm up, we headed out for dinner, went to this little hole in the wall looking place, we were assured made good pizza. Hoping the roof wouldn't cave in on us, we went in, sat down, and within 10 seconds decided to share a meatlovers with extra cheese. They say never judge a book by its cover, and it applies here. The decor left a lot to be desired, but the pizza was 5 stars. Now stuffed, waddled back to the hotel, and watched a little tv before this old man fell asleep, while she stayed up watching the tube.
Being really damn cold out this morning, we elected to let mother earth warm up some first, so wandered around town, bought some more clothing, had a crappy breakfast at A&W, gassed up the bikes and finally hit the hwy about 11:30 am. Okay confession time, I love my new battery powered socks, down vest that just fit under my jacket, winter gloves in XXXL so they will fit over my armored riding gloves, long thermal underwear under my pants, and thin balaclava that makes my helmet pretty tight, but is toasty warm. Best $800 i spent all year, outfitting my daughter and I in warm clothing.
We rode and rode, suddenly she passes me aggressively, had been following me, turns on her blinkers and stops on the shoulder of the hwy. Walks back to me, and says that sign we just passed sure sounds like an interesting place to stay. I said well you lead, and not 3 minutes later there we were at Crazy Creek. A quick check with the office, and yes they have 1 cabin left for the night. We checked in, and what a great little cabin, hot springs, and nice people. We rode to a recommended dinner spot just 10 minutes away, came back and had a 3 hour soak. Next morning we rode 2 minutes to a recommended hike, did this amazing hike, and back to our cabin. Packed up, and hit the road back the way we came. Maybe 20 minutes into our ride, we stopped for gas, my low fuel light was on, and no more than 400' away i can see a diner open, so we ate breakfast there, and chose a different route home, that took many back roads. We rode and rode, our route home was spectacular, but added hours to the ride. Instead of the 8 hours down, it was going to be 12 home, now in the dark, and bitterly cold, we said screw it, and checked into a hotel with 3.5 hours to go. After showeringto warm up, we headed out for dinner, went to this little hole in the wall looking place, we were assured made good pizza. Hoping the roof wouldn't cave in on us, we went in, sat down, and within 10 seconds decided to share a meatlovers with extra cheese. They say never judge a book by its cover, and it applies here. The decor left a lot to be desired, but the pizza was 5 stars. Now stuffed, waddled back to the hotel, and watched a little tv before this old man fell asleep, while she stayed up watching the tube.
Being really damn cold out this morning, we elected to let mother earth warm up some first, so wandered around town, bought some more clothing, had a crappy breakfast at A&W, gassed up the bikes and finally hit the hwy about 11:30 am. Okay confession time, I love my new battery powered socks, down vest that just fit under my jacket, winter gloves in XXXL so they will fit over my armored riding gloves, long thermal underwear under my pants, and thin balaclava that makes my helmet pretty tight, but is toasty warm. Best $800 i spent all year, outfitting my daughter and I in warm clothing.
My wife and I found that spontaneous trips like that, with no real planning, just reacting to what happens in front of you, were often the best.
Enjoy.
Cathy won't do motorcycles. But we do have his and her Chrysler Crossfires.
BTW, hers is faster.
Ducati's are beautiful bikes.
I'm glad it went well
I have worn coke bottle glasses since age 12. At 66 I developed a fast growing cataract in my right eye that went almost blind in a few months. When the left eye I started I went to the doc and he scheduled back to back surgery. One week after the right i got in for the left. When I opened my eyes after the second surgery, I cried.
After not seeing anything but blur for 50 years,,,; 20/10 vision.
Be careful around the BBQ pit. It can change the lenses.
I settled for being farsighted after years of being nearsighted.
For longer rides, that aren't too far off actual roads, into the wilderness, they are perfect.
J.J. McDaniels
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My adopted brother is in his early 20's and just bought himself a Harley sportster. He told me that I should buy one myself because I'd enjoy it but at the moment, it's hard when my hands are tied up with other things and I'm in business for myself but should I ever opt to buy one myself, hell - I may ride off into the sunset and never return.
I had one back in the mid 90's for a few months. My neighbor, a good friend, bought it without telling his wife. He wanted her to think it was mine until he got the courage to tell her.
Great bike. New so I didn't have to fix anything.