July Coffee Pot. 16 years and still going. Nice hot cups ready all the time.

[ChiefEagles]

This is a mess.  Hot and humid.  Fix the forum

[sir james I]

I deleted my post. I figure no one from Kalmbach would read it before Monday anyway. This web site is the worst so why can't someone fix it?

S.J.

[rtraincollector]

Evening all. 

Well, I painted more 1" x 4" x 8' boards for shelving. I finished doing some more framing to the end top portion, so I can add insulation and it will match the bottom in thickness. The top had 2 x 4's laying flat where the bottom was like regular studs laying on ends. 

Getting closer and closer to being finished out there. then I can finally move stuff back out there. 

Hope all having a good weekend

Talk to you all later

[rtraincollector]

Morning all. 

89* going to 96* today. 66% humidity at present. Already feels like 93*

No real plans for today. May go out and do some figuring as I have some angles to cut for the top half.

Chuck coming tomorrow, and we will finish wiring the temp power to the shed correctly until I get the tunnel made to put the conduit and permanent wiring thru. 

Talk to you all later. Hope you all have a good day. 

[wrmcclellan]

Afternoon folks!

Only hit 93 yesterday. Normal temps of mid/high 90's, high 70's predicted for next two weeks! Several 100 days last week did not materialize. I will take it.

Got the new felts/weatherstripping installed on the passenger window and working on the driver side (outer is done). Have to grind off the staples and then drill for pop rivets for the inner. Finding "1/8 Dia x 1/4 length x 1/16 capture" was a bit of a challenge, but finally found some at Ace Hardware. As we have all experienced, web sites for Lowes, HD, and Ace are not accurate on "in-store" stock, but Ace was the only place that had someone answer phone and knew what they had. My local Ace has a great selection of all kinds of bolts (metric and US) along with a lot of knowledgeable store staff. And you are not required to buy "packs" with more than you need. Not sure how they do it, but they do and it is such a standout. Prices not much higher than Lowes or HD.

NHRA Indy and NASCAR today  

[ChiefEagles]

Finally got a curser to appear.  This is the pits.  

Hot and humid.  Watered all day after TV Church.

[Buckeye Riveter]

ChiefEagles

Finally got a curser to appear.  This is the pits.  

Hot and humid.  Watered all day after TV Church.

 

I'm running Microsoft 10 and have not had a problem for over a month. I wonder???????

 

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Sunny & 79, during this mini-heat wave.  Didn't get below 80 all night, along the Patterson Creek cut-off.  Gonna water the flower beds, and take youngest driving, and that will be about it today.

Had a nice visit with my buddy.  We were up Horseshoe Curve on Saturday, along with a lot of other folks.  The cable cars were not operating, so Tom had to climb the steps on bad knees, but he made it.  NS put on a really good show,too.  Didn't spot any Heritage units though.

The guys from the NRHS chapter sent Wifey a very sweet "thank you" card.  Me thinks she has a fan club...

[Banks]

Hello there, it was another scorching weekend. Son was baleing straw Saturday. It kept plugging up the round baler and he didn't quite finish before having to leave for work so he asked me to finish with the square baler. I had to move the Oliver to get it out so I decided to give it a workout and hooked it up. There were only 30 bales so waited till almost sundown and gathered them up on a trailer while Mrs drove. Took my time but was still pretty wupped. Felt good to get a shower and a beer.

 

Sunday was a lazy day capped with an impromptu picnic at daughters.

Time to  go.

Prayers for those in need and the end of this pandemic

[sir james I]

If I ever get logged out of here I won't be back till someone post that this site has been fixed. Storms yesterday kept our temps in the 70's.

S.J.

[ChiefEagles]

No rain here.  Watered for two days.  Temp 102 and heat index over 107.

Staying in.

Stay cool and healthy.   

[ChiefEagles]

Wireless weather station [mostly in the sun right now].  107

[dbaker48]

Afternoon,

Dennis,  There is a company in Seal Beach, that deals with Reproduction parts for older cars.  Original Parts Group, Inc.

They do a LOT of business over the web, and have a beautiful showroom in Seal Beach.  I have been there a number of times, as a matter of fact, I was having problems finding someone to work on my car.  So I went there and asked them if they had any place they would reccommend.  They did, only 8 miles from my house.  And I liked them, so that's where it is now.  There web site is: OPGI.com   They even have catalogs for some. They did mine.  Roy has also (and is) buying stuff from them.

Hope this helps!  

Stay cool

[dougdagrump]

Dennis & Don, If you have ever watched "Overhaulin" on tv that group is referenced on practically every show I think.

https://www.chipfoose.com/overhaulin-projects/

[dbaker48]

Good Evening,

Thought I would go ahead and post MY saga for the day....

This am was doing research on renting an Aereator for the front lawn.  Now this is only 600 sq ft..  Thought about the getting the shoes, but too many people had negative experiences with those. (only about 1/2" penetration, Im told need about 3").  So then I thought maybe one of those that you use with your foot.  Cheap enough $22, and has 4 spikes.  I thought about just driving some nails through a board, but Kay nixed that, predicting I would fall.

So I got the $22 dollar one. Brought it home and gave it a try... WOW that was like trying to punch holes through concrete, the ground was so hard.  So therefore, thought should rent one.  Found a couple only $65 for a day.  Now here's the dilima with that..  How do I get it here?  The El Camino is out of service, our Explorer MIGHT be able to hold it.  The unit weighs 293lbs, HOW am I going to get it up to the Explorer?  Kay needs the Explorer to go and "check" on her Mom, so I can't count on that to get it back.  Using a trailer?  Don't have a vehicle here with a receiver, the Explorer might.  But its not going to be available.  So back to the 4 prong foot penatrator.  

Then thought before I start, would check on the status of the El Camino, hmmm the radiator core frame, (width of vehicle, right behind the grill), is still on back order!  Expect an update next Saturday!  Ask what about me finding one?  That's great!  I found one (actualy 3) from my buddy "El Camino Mike".  So got the repair shop following up with that.  Then find out what is happening with the tooth that broke in my partial.  It is suppose to only take a couple of days, AND that was last Monday!  (Status, due in at dental office today, can go in to get it Wednesday!  That didn't make me happy, and I shared my feelings on that.)  Finally, had some shoes ordered through the VA, and they too are late.  Update today is probably next week.

Interestingly all of the above items delay is due to Covid 19, suppliers not knowing how to schedule their employees. (So I was told).

So I took my frustration out on the yard with the "4 prong foot penetrator".  (I soaked the area with water then tried it, much, much easier).

Then this afternoon, I got a call from the dentist, and they HAVE the partial, AND there was a cancellation, so I could come in at 4 and get them.  Hmmmm Ok!

Bottom Line ---- GOT MY TEETH, THAT'S A GOOD THING !

Will have to follow up on the rest.  Did get about half of the yard done, will finish tomorrow.

So all in all a good day!

[ChiefEagles]

Morning.  Hot and humid.  Guessed heat index 109.  

Don, wet the lawn real good.  Then the hand thing will work.  Actually, if you do that, any one will do better.

Hope all sty cool and healthy. 

[anjdevil2]

Good Morning!!!

Monday was a typical Monday - - - I have a guy they brought back from being laid off and, after 3 months, forgot everything.  I mean literally everything....I spent 45 minutes of overtime to show him, remotely, how to scan the car......just shoot me.....mid day was calm but the morning and afternoon....ugh....

As it turns out, I did get to go see Jenni for her birthday, yesterday and flowers were delivered prior.  I made dinner for her, played selections from Sinatra and Martin during dinner and Ol' Blue Eyes sang her Happy Birthday.  Rainbow cake and Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream from Baskin Robbins.  With candles, of course!!  She is still struggling with her commission portraits, 4 to go and 1 has to be done by Friday.  She does amazing work.
We did run into the basement for a bit and cleared up some boxes.  Need to get a layout built sometime soon.  Also will be building the HO Slot cat rack and putting up the air hockey table as well.

Now that both families know I can tell youse giz.......On July 11th, during Chryslers at Carlisle in front of our car clubs, and in between our cars (they were nose to nose) at exactly 4:40 PM I proposed to Jenni.  I never thought I would do this again, but she really is amazing.  Still waiting for the first "disagreement".  Never thought life would be THIS good. - Note to Fife:   Thank you for the talk we had after my divorce.  Your words of wisdom and advice guided me.  For once, I actually listened to someone smarter than me......lol!!!

90s again today, indexes over 100+F later.  

Hopefully Monday Part Duex will not appear today......

[Banks]

Hello there
Finally getting some rain. Looking like it might be a good one.

Son mowed 2nd cutting alfalfa. Only the thick spots worth gathering up. Needed cut because if not cut after shooting blossoms it won't grow..The few thick places needed gathering to allow new growth. All the way 7 bales from 3 acres.

Got to go tear apart the pool pump. The motor turns but the impeller doesn't.

Best get toit.

Prayers for those in need and the end of this pandemic

[Flintlock76]

anjdevil2

Now that both families know I can tell youse giz.......On July 11th, during Chryslers at Carlisle in front of our car clubs, and in between our cars (they were nose to nose) at exactly 4:40 PM I proposed to Jenni.

Wonderful news! (I'm assuming she said yes?)  I'm very happy for the both of you!  

Lady Firestorm and I have been married 43 years and I don't think anyone gave us a snowball's chance in hell!  Fooled 'em all though!  

[fifedog]

anjdevil - Congrats on the engagement.  Now that you've found your happy place, can't wait to host you and Jenni at ours.

[dougdagrump]

Wow ! What some Mopar addicts would do to add another to the fleet.    

Just kidding Rich, congrats to both of you. What hobby shop will you guys be registered at for wedding presents. 

 

Flintlock, We will celebrate our 55th anniversary, not counting high school, in October. If something happened some of the same naysayers would be saying "see I told you that it wouldn't work". 

Gotta run, later all.

[wrmcclellan]

Anj and Jenni - congratulations!

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Overcast and 75 along the Patterson Creek cut-off.  Not much going on, but have been "planting" a new batch of trees, in the layout room.  Trying to decide how the last stretch of shoreline will be vegetated, and I've been scanning through Kinkade paintings for inspiration.

As for the website...at least we have it.  I'd hate for some decision maker to get fed up, and nix the whole thing.  So, we might want to stomp a little lighter.  Just sayin'....  

[ChiefEagles]

Congrats Rich.

Another hot and humid with heat warning.

Maybe a few errands.

Tomorrow I have two back to back computer meetings.  One starts at 7:15.

Have a good one. 

[dougdagrump]

Fife, You need a pooch or several watering your trees so they don't die from the drought. 

[wrmcclellan]

Morning folks!

Cloudy, might storm later, high 80's or low 90's depending on how much sun we get today.

Fife - ya might try this trick for da Bears - the guys on one of those Discovery Ch Alaska shows were saving and throwing their urine up on high on the tree trunks around their homesteads so da Bears would worry about and avoid the Big Dude!

Maybe Brent could help by diverting some of those 7 toilets at the new house!!

[anjdevil2]

Happy Hump Day 

Tough morning, problems even before I logged in.....

Fife - Once Mom is back on her feet, I'd love to visit.  The ride through the area on 9/11 was memorable and I really miss it.  Would love to sit and talk.

Took Mom out for a ride, got her dinner and ate, then vegged on the couch.  Casino Royale is a great movie.....

90s again indexes in the 100s. 

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Overcast and 71, with scattered  along the Alleghany front range.  No longer soaking the flower beds.

Taking youngest Princess for Dr. appt. this AM, then visiting folks later on.  She practiced all types of parking yesterday.  She's determined to get her driver's license before semester begins.  (If it begins...)

Thanks for the bear tips, but I shall not employ that method, at this time.  No bear problems lately.  Our trail cam did capture 3 little racoons one night.  I've named them the banditos amigos.

[lion88roar]

Mornin' Fellas

Rich - Congrats on the engagement! My second go at it has been much better than my first.

Roy - that would take a lot of piping to get from my house to Fife's... lol

Fife - sounds like a nice trip to Altoona. The kids have been after me to do a day trip, so maybe I'll drive them up to see The Curve and maybe up to State College for some icecream. If TheQ goes along we can stop an Mt Nittany Winery for a tasting... we'll see. lol

Finally got a soaking rain last night... lawn really needed it, was starting to look like we'd need a new lawn soon it has been very dry the past month or so. Leaving on Tuesday for Jamaica... hopefully... we need a change of scenery and TheQ needs to unwind from everything going on... just worried her workload will be worse when she returns... ugh

[ChiefEagles]

Same old same old.  Hot and humid.  On virtual Human Services Board meeting.  Leave here at 10:30 and go to edge of Raleigh for Food Security Task Force meeting [social distancing].  

 

Have a good one.