What did they charge for that load? Wondering how it would compare to here.?.
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What did they charge for that load? Wondering how it would compare to here.?.
$37.20, but I didn’t record the weight.
That is far cheaper than what they charge here. For other waste weight wise, not sure, but since RR ties are hazardous waste the price usually jumps pretty good. Glad you got that off your list.
Lady on the balloon comes to ask where they are and says “Yeah, I’ve got the anti-bodies, I’ve had it.” Just great! We’ve been lockdown here for 90 days and the crud drops out of the sky.
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Well, not every day is a bad day in my life. I got to see my 1st firefly the other night.
It was pretty cool to see one, since they have been on the decline for many years.
I also joined the 21st century. I got a smart phone thru social services, and I am figuring out how to use it.
The manual isn't much help. I've had a cell phone for 20 + years, but never a smart phone.
It's a lot to learn, that's for sure.
It's an Android phone if it makes a difference.
It was pretty cool to see one, since they have been on the decline for many years.
I also joined the 21st century. I got a smart phone thru social services, and I am figuring out how to use it.
The manual isn't much help. I've had a cell phone for 20 + years, but never a smart phone.
It's a lot to learn, that's for sure.
It's an Android phone if it makes a difference.
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Androids are easy. A lot of info can be found on YouTube. I have an Android and I like it.
I managed to get Zoom on it today. I am still trying to figure out how to make the new messages alert last long enough so I can see it & respond to it.
That's how my Dr. sends me a request to video chat with him.
If anyone can help me, I'd sure appreciate it.
That's how my Dr. sends me a request to video chat with him.
If anyone can help me, I'd sure appreciate it.
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What make and model?
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Today was a no work on anything day. Slept in, had coffee in bed, went grocery shopping. Then Betty and I wiped our cruiser bikes down after sitting in the garage all winter, aired up the tires and went for a nice 7 mile bike ride. We stopped and had an ice cream in route. Now I'm home chilling with a nice tall glass of iced tea and winding down to get ready for the work week. Was a nice day here, weather was perfect in the low to mid 70's.
A very enjoyable day for me.
A very enjoyable day for me.
Today was in the 90’s absolutely horrible,steady wind made it almost bearable. The frosty mug of beer helped. Come on winter I’m waiting!!
We hit 89°, but the humidity was only 32%, so it wasn't bad. Spent the day planting and tilling in the garden, trying to get most of the garden work done before we get heavy rains from remnants of the tropical storm on Tuesday.
Good day today. Church this morning. Came home and had lunch. Checked on the garden - pleased with how things are popping up. Ended up in the shop for a while. Had dinner, then back in the shop for a while. Talked on the phone with a good friend. Watched a movie and had ice cream with my family.
End really enjoying the lake effect weather. Living 5 blocks from Lake Michigan has some advantages. Tomorrow it will be nearly 90 in Green Bay, about 25 miles west of us. Our forecast here for tomorrow is a high of 71. I can live with 71 a whole lot better than pushing 90!
End really enjoying the lake effect weather. Living 5 blocks from Lake Michigan has some advantages. Tomorrow it will be nearly 90 in Green Bay, about 25 miles west of us. Our forecast here for tomorrow is a high of 71. I can live with 71 a whole lot better than pushing 90!
Today was really a cool day. First, the temperature was upwards of 87 degrees until we ended the day in the desert. Then it finally got over 90 degrees after we hit the highway. The second reason this day was cool was my friend and I went into this old mine drift. Shafts are vertical, and drifts are horizontal.
Upon entering the large opening I hollered "Hey" to see if there would be an echo. There was no echo, but a large Owl flew out. It was the most beautiful sight seeing that bird in flight, plus I've never been that close to an Owl before. I walked into the mine, and my friend mentioned that it smelled pretty bad. When I got closer, I recognized it as a large pile of Bat guano.
When I got near pile of guano, another Owl flew out, but landed on a ledge about 15 feet above me. It kept looking down at me, and showed now signs of fear.
The smell was getting bad, so I started out, but noticed what looked like a ball of grey fur on the floor. Walked over to it and noticed it was a baby owl. Wow, things are getting better. I wanted a good picture of it, so I moved in closer to take the picture.
At first I thought it was dead, but then I saw it breathing. I was positioning myself for another picture when I heard this clicking/snapping noise about 6-7" from my hand holding my phone/camera. Wow again! There was another baby owl and it looked pissed off. I told my buddy to let's get out of here so mom and pop could return.
Before the Owl episode, we were driving on this road, and what I first thought was a deer turned out to be a Jack Rabbit. I've never seen legs that long on a Jack Rabbit before. It also looked kind of sickly. This particular rabbit is not the one I first saw that even my friend said was huge. I even saw a Cotton Tail that looked larger than a normal Poodle.
The reason I was out in the desert was mostly for exploring an area I hadn't been into yet, but my friend was after a particular sized Mesquite trunk or stump. We got 2 galls that were at least 24" diameter and 4 feet long. No pictures of that. Sorry.
There also was this Bee hive at the mine entrance.
.............. Jerry (in Tucson)
Upon entering the large opening I hollered "Hey" to see if there would be an echo. There was no echo, but a large Owl flew out. It was the most beautiful sight seeing that bird in flight, plus I've never been that close to an Owl before. I walked into the mine, and my friend mentioned that it smelled pretty bad. When I got closer, I recognized it as a large pile of Bat guano.
When I got near pile of guano, another Owl flew out, but landed on a ledge about 15 feet above me. It kept looking down at me, and showed now signs of fear.
The smell was getting bad, so I started out, but noticed what looked like a ball of grey fur on the floor. Walked over to it and noticed it was a baby owl. Wow, things are getting better. I wanted a good picture of it, so I moved in closer to take the picture.
At first I thought it was dead, but then I saw it breathing. I was positioning myself for another picture when I heard this clicking/snapping noise about 6-7" from my hand holding my phone/camera. Wow again! There was another baby owl and it looked pissed off. I told my buddy to let's get out of here so mom and pop could return.
Before the Owl episode, we were driving on this road, and what I first thought was a deer turned out to be a Jack Rabbit. I've never seen legs that long on a Jack Rabbit before. It also looked kind of sickly. This particular rabbit is not the one I first saw that even my friend said was huge. I even saw a Cotton Tail that looked larger than a normal Poodle.
The reason I was out in the desert was mostly for exploring an area I hadn't been into yet, but my friend was after a particular sized Mesquite trunk or stump. We got 2 galls that were at least 24" diameter and 4 feet long. No pictures of that. Sorry.
There also was this Bee hive at the mine entrance.
.............. Jerry (in Tucson)
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Jerry, what kind of mineral was the miner looking for do you think?
Larry, this is near Arrivaca, Arizona. During WW2, the whole area in the Sierrita Mountains south of Tucson was covered with small mines, mining anything from copper to gold and silver. They are pretty much abandoned or inactive, but every now and then per law, the owners of the claim must go in and do a certain amount of work to keep their claims valid. Then, we have three huge mines in operation that are primarily copper not more than 10 miles as the crow flies from these small mines.
the picture of the Bee hive looks to me to be on the ground with a lot of leaves surrounding it but, as you can see in the picture, it's the dark spot about 15' or more above the floor at 11 o'clock in the first picture.
It was a good day as we didn't take my sorry old truck, so I didn't have to be preoccupied with driving. I was the navigator. Actually had time to take in the whole surroundings rather than quick glances. ........... Jerry (in Tucson)
the picture of the Bee hive looks to me to be on the ground with a lot of leaves surrounding it but, as you can see in the picture, it's the dark spot about 15' or more above the floor at 11 o'clock in the first picture.
It was a good day as we didn't take my sorry old truck, so I didn't have to be preoccupied with driving. I was the navigator. Actually had time to take in the whole surroundings rather than quick glances. ........... Jerry (in Tucson)
Needed some alone time.....back to work at the office vs telework. Also, my “situation “ at work is somewhat resolved after more than 6 months. I am returned to my position.....even if the big boss doesn’t like that answer. Government has the right rules in place. Not often, but sometimes. If I were in private industry I would have been gone. Now I can leave on my own accord.
so, wife was off to work tonight so I went to our property, took the mower and went round and around. Then turned the dogs off the tie outs and we all played. Nice mental time to regroup. I am grateful, not many folks get a second chance like I am, and I fully realize some of the changes I need to work on. One lesson learned: don’t treat my team members like I was treated!
the dogs were in a depression/draw and were coming up at me. Wasn’t sure I got the pics but did.
so, wife was off to work tonight so I went to our property, took the mower and went round and around. Then turned the dogs off the tie outs and we all played. Nice mental time to regroup. I am grateful, not many folks get a second chance like I am, and I fully realize some of the changes I need to work on. One lesson learned: don’t treat my team members like I was treated!
the dogs were in a depression/draw and were coming up at me. Wasn’t sure I got the pics but did.
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Glad to hear about your work situation. Good times with the hounds for sure!
Glad to hear your back to work,looks a fun time playing with the dogs.