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« Reply #400 on: May 24, 2024, 05:25:36 AM » |
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Weather has sure been a factor in my activities this spring! First time I can remember having to plan my yard mowing between thunderstorms. It’s almost June and I don’t have 200 miles on the bike this year. Not to say there haven’t been any opportunities at all, but now that I’m over 70, I’m trying to be a more responsible adult! I’m assuming that it will make future rides all the more sweeter!
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« Reply #401 on: May 24, 2024, 07:13:11 PM » |
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Well it stopped raining around 11 am... Got a truckload of cardboard, It looks like I might need more. The Lays fella screwed up. And didn't save me the boxes.. They are the best and biggest.. SO I only got 1/2 of them and a bunch of smaller ones.. That means more earth steeples.. To anchor down.. That is a PITA ! As that also means more Survey Flagging Tape..  Oh well... I hope to get more of the garden in tomorrow. At least my fancy lettuce and onions and tomatoes, cabbage.. Beans and squash as well I hope.. And my flowers to bring the good bugs in to the garden. Cucumbers not for at least another week+ I did start to lay the cardboard down in the small garden.. Haven't even gotten a whole row done yet.. After all there is prep work on a box. slice it open as the seam.. |
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« Reply #402 on: May 26, 2024, 07:32:50 PM » |
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Well that was exciting ! at 4:20 pm the winds picked up and I watch my tree catch fire from the power line , then the transformer blows!
Then Thank goodness heavy rain ! That puts the tree out.
I /we have been after the power co. for 17 yrs. about this tree..
It took them 3.5 hours to show up. They put in another ticket .
I was outside at the time and I heard the snapping of the line on the tree.. AS it does in the wind. The power Co. truly has NO F's to give.. Because the last time the Supervisor showed up 8 yrs. ago. he turned to us and said { it will just burn that trees limb } and smiled.. Ooo I wanted to shove his face in the dirt !
Don was fuming ! When that fella said that...
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« Reply #403 on: May 27, 2024, 04:53:43 PM » |
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« Reply #404 on: May 27, 2024, 06:54:13 PM » |
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Raising a glass to you - My weekday drink - Makers Mark.
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« Reply #405 on: May 27, 2024, 08:05:28 PM » |
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 It has been a trying week for sure... 2 quads down now , It think the one is still useable , But will have to dig in to the carb. I'm more a brake caliper or Clutch worker.. I don't feel good about carb work ...  That fire yesterday really bugged me , I told that F%#&ing power co. That was going to happen... This morning TheBlacks battery went full belly up.. The charged pretty much said poodoo...  Yeah I have been drinking Scotch all night
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« Reply #406 on: May 28, 2024, 05:48:03 AM » |
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Tracy , I kept myself very busy yesterday. 8 Months have passed . We both have our challenges. Always with you in thoughts and prayers.  Ross  |
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« Reply #407 on: May 29, 2024, 05:13:04 PM » |
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Yuppers I drank pretty good on the 27th... I think I stopped at 4 ! You and another mate were in my thoughts and prayers . He lost his mate the day before we lost ours ..  Hugs |
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« Reply #408 on: May 29, 2024, 05:21:07 PM » |
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Don always got me 7 rows, I was lucky to get the 5 in.. I fully finished the small garden today.. This was the last till, you can see where I had started to rake the row over for more depth..  Then covered it all. ..  Then planted and caged all peppers, Tomatillos, Onions ,and my fancy lettuce . And added all the cardboard in the walk ways and the edges. So glad this one is now done.  Still have to do the large one..That I'll start the June 3 & 4 and 7 & 8.. I should get it all in .. I have the black covers down. Saturday is spear hay all day and get it in the barn...... |
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« Reply #410 on: June 01, 2024, 02:27:13 PM » |
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Long day in the hay field 45 bale are in.. |
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« Reply #411 on: June 01, 2024, 02:49:06 PM » |
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We went for a short ride yesterday and I was amazed at the number hay bales we saw.
But I guess they are no longer "bales" but rolls. Anyway, the machine that is used is impressive.
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« Reply #412 on: June 01, 2024, 05:56:49 PM » |
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They are still called bales... Round bales.. Not Square..  That's what these 45's were 5x5 round bale I believe.. |
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« Reply #413 on: June 01, 2024, 06:37:23 PM » |
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I fully finished the small garden today..
Tracy, are these vegetables only for your own consumption, or do you sell them?
Do you also do canning?
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« Reply #414 on: June 10, 2024, 06:23:05 PM » |
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Yes I put up food, NO I do not sell it..
I'm stuck in the kitchen for the next 4 days, all outer plans are on the back burner ..
Blackheart Cherries wait for NO one.
And this year for the first time in 17 yrs we have sour cherries as well...
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« Reply #415 on: June 10, 2024, 07:54:09 PM » |
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Homemade fresh cherry ice cream would be wonderful.  But the hand crank machines are (too much) work. Our folks told us kids it was fun.  |
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« Reply #416 on: June 11, 2024, 04:40:16 AM » |
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I have a Cuisinart that I love. Bought it 18yrs ago.. No salt needed, and I keep 2 of the tubs in the deep freeze . So when ever I want ice-cream. I just make it.. It makes a qt at a time. |
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« Reply #417 on: June 11, 2024, 05:09:33 PM » |
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The Fry pies came out great... |
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« Reply #418 on: June 12, 2024, 05:19:48 AM » |
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These last few mornings it has been in the 40"s
Today was the lowest 44*
Yes I have a fire going.
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« Reply #419 on: June 12, 2024, 09:21:38 AM » |
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Living down here in the midlands of SC, we forget the temperatures in other areas and higher elevations.
This month, so far, lowest has been 60, highest has been 85.
Last month was almost the same.
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« Reply #420 on: June 16, 2024, 04:25:10 AM » |
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The large garden has been fully card boarded now.. Tomorrow I plant the last 100 plants and beans ! I hope ALL the VRCC fellas have a Great day... Happy Fathers Day !! |
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« Reply #421 on: June 16, 2024, 06:39:57 AM » |
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These last few mornings it has been in the 40"s
Today was the lowest 44*
Yes I have a fire going.
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« Reply #422 on: June 20, 2024, 05:51:18 PM » |
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Ok ft wheel back on TheBeast (Check) Set the Ft end the best I could. Fuel tank off (check) Air filter cleaned and recharged (check) Delt with the bloody mice (Check) Them little bastards will not get in to the foam filter! I don't think this wire will restrict the air flow.. It has to be better than the mice filling the area up with seeds and fiber glass  |
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« Reply #423 on: June 21, 2024, 04:19:58 PM » |
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OK TheBeast is all buttoned up, and just got back from the ever most important test run . a little 4 mile round trip the new ft tire feels great! I must have set the ft end, as NO ticking . The fuel tank is good no pinched lines.. I even hit the risers , TheBeast likes to loosen them from time to time.. My only issue Is I don't have Don to check my work.. Oh well.. That was something he always did for me.. It just made me feel more comfy.. Tomorrow I fill the fuel tank back up... For a little longer test run.. |
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« Reply #424 on: June 21, 2024, 05:50:19 PM » |
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as you know, I would trust you workin on my Valkyrie
so sure you did proper right by the Beast
are those 1/2 inch spaces in the wire? Should be enough to keep the mice out if they are
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« Reply #425 on: June 22, 2024, 04:28:52 AM » |
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I never mes. them they are pretty small..
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« Reply #426 on: June 22, 2024, 06:01:14 PM » |
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Yes Oss, I checked it just about 1/2" maybe a smidgen less.. Took TheBeast to town and back, Gave it a good drink , I was almost out !.. All is good She can breath again! It's amazing what ya get use to.. That boiling frog effect, it happens over time so ya just adjust to it.. Like how much smoother it feels, with New rubber all around! Just handles better... |
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« Reply #427 on: June 26, 2024, 05:01:42 AM » |
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We are in a pretty good drought! I have heard 3 farms are with our water and are hauling water from the creek down the road. My spring is slow but still running .. And that I am thankful .. They say rain is coming.. Everyone is talking about this is the dryest June anyone can remember.. The garden sure needs water Bad ! This is my food. But I can't use the water... As soon as I know for sure and certain. I might give each plant a little drink. At least we have a good dew each morning. So that helps out a lot, as does my clay soil. And clay hard pan shelf 2.5 feet under the gardens. And all the mulching I had done.. Yesterday was a carpet shampooing day for the spring/summer.. I couldn't do them at all last year. But the kitchen floor. As we had a bad fall/winter drought.. And dealing with HB's needs . Had NOT time in the spring or summer last year. AT least I only use about 5 gal.. In total.. Yeah I know that could have gone to a few plants.. But the carpets look great. And they really needed it ! They are getting long in the tooth ,40+ yrs. old maybe. They are what was here when we moved in.. I said to Don , they look fine to me .. The Kitchen has some kind of Linoleum or Vinyl .. What ever.. Our last farm had indoor/outdoor carpet in the Kitchen. I miss that.. If ya dropped glass 9 out of 10 time it didn't break ! Well tomorrow is 9months. Anyone may join me tomorrow night in a toast . Missing him has not gotten any better that's for sure. *Sigh* Just a new normal suckage .. But I'm getting by and dealing . Staying busy and ahead of the demons. Almost caught me the other day . But whipped out the garbage can lid and sword ! And slayed the beast ! Might have a friend come by this weekend "MIGHT". I sure hope so, could use a distraction ... Well things to do ... |
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« Reply #428 on: June 27, 2024, 04:56:37 PM » |
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I was looking for something yesterday and came across a stack of 35mm pic.. This photo is from 1992.. at our old farm in BlueGrass.. Note our old J10 "Nelly Belle" You can see all of our haying equipment and post hole digger.. Dang I would kill to have all that here... That barn was ALL wormy chestnut ,even the claps .. All cut off of our farm back during the chestnut blight . Not the windows we put them in .. And Don Gosh I miss him... Yeah 9 months today.. LOL already started drinking..   |
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« Reply #429 on: June 28, 2024, 06:10:32 AM » |
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My Apologies, I forgot to post that I raised a drink for Ron last night.
I have not been where you are but, I know, just based on your posts, you will continue to be the person Don loved.
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« Reply #430 on: June 28, 2024, 01:39:59 PM » |
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No worries, Thank You ...
I rode today as I have a good friend and his lady coming for a visit, and I needed to grab a few things ...
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« Reply #431 on: June 28, 2024, 02:02:59 PM » |
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I rode today as I have a good friend and his lady coming for a visit, and I needed to grab a few things ...
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« Reply #432 on: June 28, 2024, 03:15:30 PM » |
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This will be the first time I get to met his new lady friend.
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« Reply #433 on: July 02, 2024, 12:48:28 PM » |
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Had a great ride with my good mate and his lady friend.. Rode from 10 - 5 pm .. a ton of twisties we parted ways on Rt 21.. They when back to Willville as all their camping stuff was still there.. I took them to Burks, then VA 16 , Then Loftus took point after Hungry Mother.. Till we got on 21... We had a great time... Loftus was surprised how TheBeast ran the twisties ! He had never really rode with me.. We all just always camped together . Never really rode together.. LOL he said he never knew a trike could run like that ! I didn't have the heart to tell him I was just poking along .. |
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« Reply #435 on: July 02, 2024, 02:29:36 PM » |
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« Reply #436 on: July 03, 2024, 06:24:21 AM » |
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:smitten:It's raining !! I was dancing in it soaked , 1 rain barrel is full and the 2nd one is now 1/2 full.. We have 4th's and on the way to a 1/2 inch or maybe more !! ! I'm tickled to death about it too.... |
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« Reply #438 on: July 04, 2024, 02:22:00 PM » |
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They're calling it thunderstorms up here.
No thunder, no storm, spitting rain that dries on the hot concrete.
Some real rain would be nice.
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:smitten:It's raining !! I was dancing in it soaked , 1 rain barrel is full and the 2nd one is now 1/2 full.. We have 4th's and on the way to a 1/2 inch or maybe more !! ! I'm tickled to death about it too.... Ahhh, memories.... The first movie I ever saw by myself (I was maybe 10 or 12, don't remember) was in my aunts home town of Kutztown, PA. It was Frank Sinatra - "Singing in the Rain". I will never forge that day. I walked into town from their home all by myself. I guess it was me, coming of age. |
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