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Banks - I intend to attend the Blair County meet, November 1. Please let me know if it gets cancelled.
Happy HUMP Day!!
MartyE - I'm gald SOMEONE saw that - I had the reminder on my phone and true to form - dense cloud cover until 1030.....and I wasn't up that early for the opposition.....
Kids will leave OK today - decided to take and extra day, so I'll be at my house 1 more day.
Jenni cut my hair - thank goodness!! - I was beginning to have my length back from when I was 20....
50 now and bright sun - 70's today and tomorrow, with wind tomorrow - car club bonfire Saturday Night and car show with Mom - her FIRST!! - on SUnday both highs in the 60's so I'll have to figure out how to keep Mom warm....I'll finish detailing her car this week.
That's all from Central Jersey - back soon
I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.I am the venom in your skin --- Breaking Benjamin
Morning All,
Just a quick stop. Been working at MIL's, moving stuff from one pile to another. Sure requires a lot of patience doing this stuf. But we will get through it. Going to see if I can make things easier for those I leave behind.
Weather heating up again, maybe this will be the last heat wave for the year. Hope so. Off to the dentist, then MIL's, have a great day all!
Don
Morning folks!
To be a warm one today - 90? Cold front this weekend.
Did some studying up on Rochester Q-Jet rebuilds - last time I did one was around 1985? Some good articles out there.
Hi ho, hi ho - off for more testing I go! Later!
Regards, Roy
Mira [cat who was sick] got her rabbis booster and is fine now. Wiley [Yorkie] got his annual.Now waiting on hold for DMV. Can't get property tax right and about tired. If they screw it up this time, calling Gov's office. These folks are unbelievable. Don't pay them enough to get good workers.Got funeral for Mayor who was in office before me. She had been in such bad mental shape for years. Didn't know day from night for years. She is better off. A grave side memorial service.Then help County Commissioner lady deliver campaign bags to doors.Later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
V8 - It's called Money and Time.
If you are retired - then more than likely, you have the time.
If you retired RIGHT, then you have the money.
I have neither.....lol and I'll be working up until lunch time of my proposed last day of work and keel over from old age.....lol.
A HUGE basement or family room is another pre-requisite.....and again, that means money. And who can pay taxes on a big house? Mine are at $8K for a 1300 square foor house with a small dirt floor basement and an unheated and uncooled attic.....
I have something running and I'm thankful for that much....
I don't know guys - the lab/staff and my test this morning seemed a bit "sketchy".....
Dang software
Good evening all,
ANJ, did I read that right? 8K in taxes a year for a 1300 sq ft house? Holy moly!!! Who could afford to buy anything there? Ouch. Had a good day visiting wife's side of the family today. Went to Nashville, IN and people were so thick could not stir them with a stick. Weather was nice but breezy. Roy, been following your car's progress. Prayers for you, buddy, on your fight with the big C. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
anjdevil2And who can pay taxes on a big house? Mine are at $8K for a 1300 square foor house with a small dirt floor basement and an unheated and uncooled attic...
That's why we bailed out of New Jersey when the opportunity arose. We were living in a 600 square foot house in Sussex County and paying $2,200 a year property tax on it in 1987. I wouldn't want to know what it is now!
We've got a 1700 square foot house here in Virginia and pay a $2,200 property tax on it, but it took 33 years to get there.
There's a lot of things we miss about New Jersey but the taxes and the little you get for them aren't one of them. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
According to United Van Lines of the "Top Ten States With People Moving Out" New Jersey is #1. And guess who runs NJ? All I'll say is they're the folks who've had a peculiar kind of derangement syndrome concerning a certain individual for the past four years.
Slept till 8:15. BoJ's biscuit [Wifey picked up before she went to work].On the phone with Edgecombe Planning Director. She is really nice. Got a physical address for the farm [that part where camper is since there are two farms]. Now DMV and tax folks will not be going crazy. Speaking of farms, farmer called, soon, all wheat and soybeans [wheat during winter and early spring, soybeans summer and fall]. 2022, sweet potatoes. 2023, peanuts. 2024, tobacco. Gets rotation right. No cotton this time around.Wash under carriage of pickup to get mud off. Then take to get serviced. Don't like to take it there with it coated with mud [spun mud while driving one field Monday]. Then guy doesn't have to have dirt falling all the time.Run patch through barrels of rifles to deer hunt with this season. Spray hunting clothes.Squirrels quit raiding bird feeder. "Cutting" green hulled pecans like crazy. If I could shoot in town, a pile of dead squirrels. They ignore you when they are "cutting" pecans. Like craziness.Enjoy your day.
Morning guys!
Started sunny and then the cold/cool front arrived about 9, very cloudy, light steady breeze...will only hit mid-70's today (90+ yesterday).
COVID test from yesterday came back negative - they did the full boat version where they run that swab way back into your brain and then twirl it for 5 secs - yowzers! - test procedure early tomorrow morning. As they are going to put me under I do not know if I will be any shape tomorrow afternoon to read/post based on my wife's recent experiences. Been a very long time since I went under (light) anesthesia (~1980) and that was only for an hour or so for a procedure on my hand.
Got the electronic Q-Jet apart and cleaned - it is in better shape than I thought (it was a professional rebuild/reconditioned). No buggered up parts - as it had a dead throttle position sensor (TPS) I suspect that it is why it was pulled/tossed. Got the throttle plate and body back together, new needle/seat/float/check ball installed and factory specs applied to the mixture control solenoid/main jets/metering rods and float. That took a while. Have to drill out some plugs on the cover assembly so I can check/apply spec settings to the TPS range. The idle jet/screws plugs had already been cleanly removed (milled nicely). Hope to finish it today - not working real hard obviously!
MikeC - thanks!
Happy Friday Eve ----
Yep, tis expensive where I live, there is no doubt. But it's home and I make do with as much as I can. Mom still lives here as does my sister and BIL. I moved my daughter here with her BF.
Yes, because the people of this state are stupid enough to elect the same tax and spend crimin--- I mean politicians, nothing changes. It is a beautiful small town and we love it here.
Flint - yup people are moving out in DROVES and it's because of the taxes, definitely. I can't tell you what my Mom pays.......and I can tell you 52% of my property taxes go toward the schools. 30% is borough and 18% is county.
Roy - nice work on the carb - continue prayers on your treatment and recovery to come.
Windy and up to 70 today. Not much else - NY electric train sale on Facebook tonight!!!
Back to work
Thanks Anj!
Meanwhile....
The wife called out from the next room....
Have you ever had a stabbing pain across your chest like someone's got a voodoo doll and they're stabbing it?
Sounding concerned I replied - No...
She responded - "How about now?"
Mornin' boys. Overcast and 55 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Freeze warning tonight, so palm tree in garage. Will be headed out this afternoon to fetch the youngest princess, and have a nice daddy-daughter meal.
Wifey and I have been prepping Fifedom all week, for a little family shindig tomorrow. Seems we know what the new grandbaby will be. All breakables have been stored in prep for the curly-top's arrival. Train room at the ready.
anj - When APG announced that they would be receiving the workforce from a facility in NJ, I thought "who in the world would want to move to MD...?" Silly me.
Fall colors are in full swing in the region, if you hadn't heard.
Rainy good morning. Suppose to stop around noon. Headed east around noon after haircut. Spend the night as gun season starts tomorrow.Have a good one.
National Bosses Day!
TGIF, Dudes and Dudettes!!
Cool wet and dreary today - 60s and rain and will continue into the morning on Saturday. Sunday is 65 and cloudy.
Kids are home so now I can sleep better. 24 hour drive from OK to home.
Running to Manahawkin after work to see my future in laws, her Dad had rotator cuff surgery on the right Wednesday, he had the left done 3 months ago.
Will be detailing Mom's and my own car for Sunday's car show, tomorrow.
Fife - National Boss Hog Day? And you know, anything in the North East is going to be expensive or ruled by people that think they know better than we do......
Trying to coordinate a day off - I need more 2 wheel and Lionel therapy, that will happen in the next couple of weeks, I think.....
Back soonest - gotta pay dem bills
Hello there, checking in from Delaware Seashore State Park. An uneventful trip Wednesday. Thursday spent a couple of hours enjoying 75 degrees picnicing and watching several guys kitesurfing in the bay at Assateague. A large group considering it's mid October, several swimming as well. I didn't check myself but radio reports water temperature of 71 degrees. Wind, rain and falling temperature today. We took a ride to Berlin Md and did takeout at an eatery we like. Not much social distancing going on. They'd blocked a couple of tables but not enough and the place was full. Everybody on the streets was wearing masks. I was really surprised how many people were in town on a Friday in mid October. Could have been mid July. The main reason for the trip was a visit to both Toy Town stores. In Berlin I picked up an HO Gilbert stock car and a Lionel Turbo missile firing car for cheap. At Snow Hill a Gilbert caboose and hay ejector car, both for parts. The owner told me he'd be consolidating into the Snow Hill store over the winter. Capped off the trip with another visit to Assateague. We pretty much had the place to ourselves. Saw lots of horses, only got out of the car to let the dogs do their business. Then back to the camper and chili Mrs started in the crock pot. Spent the evening watching ME TV Crawling into bed soon.Prayers for those in need, those affected by the fires, hurricanes and the end of this pandemic.
Actually not a good day at all. Wife's eye went black on her....again. Requires major major surgery next Wednesday. Not good. Sigh..... I hope everyone has a good day.
Wow nobody posted at all yesterday
Morning all. Not much going on here. Just a fly-by to say hello
Hope all having a good weekend
Hello there, Woke yesterday morning to the news that grandson got a bear. I'm going to insert a picture but it probably won't show, my phone can't seem to do it. Someone please convert it Yesterday was a lazy day. Went to a Dollar store for a couple things and stopped at Seaside Hobbies. It's a small train store jammed with 90% vintage trains in all scales. Managed to leave empty handed. The plan for today is another lazy day Prayers for those in need, those affected by the fires, hurricanes and the end of this pandemic.
Better get moving. Computer Church was good. Slept good last night. Been lazy this AM. Rifle to wipe down. Hunting was not the best. Only does and not many of them. Enjoyed the outdoors and the woods. Better next weekend.
Good bear report for Grandson.
All have a great and safe week ahead.
Good Morning,Banks, That is a great picture of your Grandson and the bear! Congrats!Happy Birthday Roy!! Best wishes for the surgery tomorrow, and plenty of prayers! Just remember to LET THEM do it, don't try to help them! Then Ice Cream and Jell-o for a week.Looks like going to have to have some major work done on the pool. We had the whole thing resurfaced about 18 yrs ago, and now we have a "slit" about 30" long on one side. Had a guy out and possibly can be repaired. Will need to drain it and then determine extent of damage and go from there. So we really need to wait until December or so, to avoid creating more issues with the it drained while we have warm/hot weather. So will see what happens. Considered just removing it and filling the hole, but that would be $20k+, due to the environmental and code regulations. Definitely a money pit!Things going well with the activities from MIL passing. Funeral on Thursday, Kay has been coordinating relatives coming to house for mementos, and stuff. So far so good. I guess that's about it from here, so be good and stay safe.
Hey all! Preparing myself mentally for tomorrow. Had a tough time recovering from the pre-surgery procedure they did on me Friday. Kiddos coming for dinner and B-Day. Homemade cupcakes coming out of the oven as I type. No sense in cake sitting around since we will be out all week while I am in hospital!
Did not do much today. Swept floor. Saturday mulched leaves and went to Mass. I hope everyone has a good day.
Good evening from beautiful 55°F Southern Ohio,
We’ve had the puppy for over a week now and he has gained almost two pounds. He seems to learn quick and is doing good. He and our 12 year old schnauzer play together and it is fun to watch.
Still working on the kitchen re-do electrical. only about 4 circuits to run and 5 more recessed lights to install.
Roy – I'll be saying extra prayers for you and your caregivers tomorrow.
Don – Pools and boats. Great when you get them and great when you get rid of them.
Banks – It is so good to see the next generation of hunters! Congrats.
May God bless you and you families
Jim
Good thoughts Roy on your surgery.
Spent a good bit of the weekend on the bike. Lots of mile this year. Spent a lot of time downtown area watch folks out and about. It's good to see some folks not petrified of being out. They take the precautions.
Cut the grass on Sunday hopefully for the last time this year.
Stay safe everyone.
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