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Looking good Gary!
How's your day been?
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Back in the day when you could have a buddy over to your shop and turn, there would likely be a beverage enjoyed at the end of the day. Now it is straight to that beverage out on the patio. But not today due to the wind and the smoke and ash from fires in California and the PNW. Well, Ray sub 2 and I decided we wanted Anchor Steam but none can be found in these parts. But the grocery store was able to order some in and so it is sequestered with anticipation in the fridge in the garage waiting for the smoke to clear. So to speak.
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Since I worked the last 2 days of labor prepping for the patio pour I took today off to spend some time with Betty on this labor day. We got our grocery shopping done early and then went for a ride on the BMW. First stop was a cider mill I go to every year for some donuts and cider. I don't usually eat carbs but I treat myself every once in awhile.
My favorites are the plain donuts. We tried some peach donuts this year and they where pretty good.
Talk about a sugar buzz if your not used to eating sugar, lol. I ate 5 plain and one peach! But its my annual treat.
We ended up doing 100 miles on the bike. Went through some country back roads and ended up in St Clair Mi. Rode all along the river, what an enjoyable ride! Bike ran excellent and it was good to get away and relax and just forget about life for awhile. We saw tons of Harleys and other bikes but not one like ours.
My favorites are the plain donuts. We tried some peach donuts this year and they where pretty good.
Talk about a sugar buzz if your not used to eating sugar, lol. I ate 5 plain and one peach! But its my annual treat.
We ended up doing 100 miles on the bike. Went through some country back roads and ended up in St Clair Mi. Rode all along the river, what an enjoyable ride! Bike ran excellent and it was good to get away and relax and just forget about life for awhile. We saw tons of Harleys and other bikes but not one like ours.
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Today capped off the best 3 day stretch of weather all year. Sunny, moderate temperatures, low humidity. Can’t ask for more when out for a good walk for exercise.
Even the neighbors are taking the day off and enjoying the weather.
Even the neighbors are taking the day off and enjoying the weather.
Dogs got me a bit early, so after dreaming how to get that wheel back up on the hub I got at it and in no time had it close......and actually got the first but on before the neighbor made it out. More engineeri done this morning than in a very long time!! Really helped the wheel center was on the inside and on the axle, I just had to wiggle just right.
on the otherhand, how many of you are capable of dropping a full oil filter every time you try to change the oil. Yep, at least one spot on the garage floor got scrubbed.
oh, and back up to the property....forgot that I have an outdoor shower; need to go up and crack those valves open. 2+ hours of my life I won’t get back. I will wait until hopefully most of the weekend traffic has returned and the trip home will hopefully be a bit easier.
on the otherhand, how many of you are capable of dropping a full oil filter every time you try to change the oil. Yep, at least one spot on the garage floor got scrubbed.
oh, and back up to the property....forgot that I have an outdoor shower; need to go up and crack those valves open. 2+ hours of my life I won’t get back. I will wait until hopefully most of the weekend traffic has returned and the trip home will hopefully be a bit easier.
@woodtickgreg , thanks..... it sure wish I could have gotten a few miles on the motorcycle!!
I got my home inspection report back a few days ago. I’ve been going through the list and correcting what I can. The inspector is a licensed engineer, so of course, some of the stuff won’t be getting fixed. In case you don’t hear from me for awhile, I fell off the roof.
Matt, if you were closer I would be happy to share.
Herb, I might try Old Foghorn next. Thx.
Herb, I might try Old Foghorn next. Thx.
My house went live on the market this weekend. We had 4 showings Friday and 4 showings yesterday. Had one offer come in last night for full asking price. Just signed the offer and the house is under contract. I bought the house in October of 2016 for $70,000. I’ve installed a septic system, leveled the house, replaced all of the plumbing and remodeled the interior with new floors, paint and tiled the bathrooms. I’ve brought in 700 yards of material to fix drainage issues on the property. Doing all the work myself, I have another $30,000 invested. Under contract for $225,000. Not bad for my first house. Now it’s time to start cautiously looking for a new place in Texas and hope this deal doesn’t fall through.
That's awesome Brandon!
@Brandon Sloan , yes, that is a fine day. Great to se all of your hard work pay off.
Fantastic weekend up at the property! Great weather after our little prelude to winter and finished up another project. Used a deck I built for Denise’s gliders, added legs and steps and the Great Dane is much happier. He just wasn’t navigating the metal trailer steps very well.
will have to add photos from my phone.
will have to add photos from my phone.
Garry, that's looking really good. If that was my steps, I would put in larger pads at the bottom of the stringer. It must be nice to get out to your property and have accommodations that look like it's pretty comfy by seeing the happy expression on your wife's face. Or is that just before she bopped you real good for anything? hehehe It looks like an 'Oh yeah" look after seeing that long stick lying on the ground. She's trying to figure out how to get it without you seeing her doing it. heheh Should I go on, or should I leave the keyboard? hehe ....... Jerry (in Tucson)
oh, that’s funny Jerry. After I cut that, her first words were “thanks, I needed a new beating stick.....”. And she wasn’t talking about the dogs.
thanks for the suggestion, will look at that. After being so disappointed with not starting a house by now, this is a pretty good constellation prize for the moment.
Had dinner tonight with great friends and we got started Talking about our “national situation “ as Sunday night football was playing all over the bar. He shared the following video with me. From a kid I knew the basic story but I don’t remember the details as told here. Hope you enjoy like I did.
I spotted that one on YT about August 2008.... It still pops up on my YT searches at least once a week.......... I'm gonna have to take a refresher course by watching it again. .......Jerry (in Tucson)
Scored this wood burning stove. Well, Denise scored the stove. Don’t think the owner knew what he had. Can’t wait to get her cleaned up and a new grate.
If you use in that that position in the last picture, you are gonna lose your hinge pins..........
Wood burners are great, plus can't tell, but you might be able to cook on it......... Good find, Denise....... Jerry (in Tucson)
Wood burners are great, plus can't tell, but you might be able to cook on it......... Good find, Denise....... Jerry (in Tucson)