What's everybody doing today?

[zannej]

Sonya, I totally get it. There are a lot of things I wish I'd done differently in life. Family units all living together does work in some places and with some families. It was very common in Singapore for 3 or 4 generations to all live together. The kids were not expected to move out at 18. It was similar in Guam, although they had the added weird dynamic of the grandparents being the ones to raise the kids. A couple would have kids before they were 20 (sometimes before 18) and their parents would raise the kids while they did their thing. Then when their kids were teens they would have kids and their parents would raise them.

It's a chilly morning and the cats are surrounding me. Fippy already broke up a fight that was starting among them. He also startled Princess awake so she climbed on me and he took her spot. He was grousing about the cats for several minutes after he broke them up. Apparently any movement or sound from them pisses him off royally.

Boo is coming over to me wanting attention, Mewlatto is slapping at his tail. Yasuke is on my lap and keeps putting his paw on my lips. I'm trying to figure out what I want for breakfast bc I need to get up and eat something soon.

 

[Weedygarden]

Was diagnosed with "post viral bronchitis" and given an antibiotic pack at the clinic yesterday. Then I headed off to help my daughter with her tire. I have no idea what the hell she ran over, but it put a 1.5 inch gash clear through the treads, through the steel belts, and ruined the tire. Luckily she was across the street from the shop where I got her tires, so I took it off the car and we ran it in there to get a new one put on the rim. I tried to make it a teaching moment, showing her how to jack the car up and all that. The rim was stuck on the hub so I had to kick it off the car. When we got back with the new tire, I had her tighten the lugs and let the car down off the jack. Hopefully the lesson sticks, because I'm sure she'll need to do it again someday...

Sounds similar to what happened to me this weekend.

I was driving in the dark to go let a dog out. There was something in the road that I didn't see until I couldn't avoid it. It was like a metal speed bump. I ended up with a dented alloy rim. It seemed okay until I was almost home and all of a sudden it wasn't. The tires on this car are strange and this is the second time I've had a flat on this car that I didn't realize until the tire was ruined. These tires have a small reveal when they are on. I've had a few flat tires in my life where I was aware of it before they were destroyed.

It was dark and I didn't want to change it in the dark. I needed to go feed and let the dog out in the morning. I got up early, loosened the lug nuts, jacked the car up, and then removed the lug nuts. The tire was like it was frozen to the hub. I kicked and kicked it and could not loosen it. This is the first time I have had this happen. I finally put the lug nuts back on, finger tightened them, and drove to a service station about a mile away to get help. Because the lug nuts were not tightened by the wrench, and the tire was so ripped up, it loosened up and the wheel broke free so it was ready to be removed. Guy took the wheel off and put on the spare.

I took wheel to the tire shop and they said they would see if a new tire would hold air and put the wheel on the back. After more driving the tire is still working.

I have never liked driving in the dark. I wonder how many other people ended up with damage because of that metal speed bump looking thing? It was gone the next morning. Mechanic told me he has had a few incidents with stuff in the road that caused damage to his vehicles.

 

[sonya123]

It's kind of funny how different people look at things. Life is what a person chooses to make out of it. To the wife and I, life is wonderful. We live on a large parcel of land that we've always dreamed of, and are doing everything that we ever wanted to do. We traveled around the world many times, and have no desire to travel now. We chose careers that allowed us to live anywhere we wanted to, and the time off (up to 7 months paid vacation per year) to live how we wanted. We have zero complaints about life, or the choices that we made over the years. Family is all health and happy and are living where they want to be. And that's what really matters.

you are lucky too. You could have just as well had some unfortunate accident or disease through no fault of your own and your life would have turned into a nightmare. Some people have bad lives because of choices they make , but some just have bad luck . I am not saying me, but I have known people that did everything right and had good lives, and then they got cancer at a young age and died leaving behind a family with little kids. Or young people that got killed by some drunk driver. This sort of stuff happens all the time. You are just lucky. And I made some bad choices. If I had the lives of these people in that farm show I would not be complaining either!!
Plus you have to consider what you were "given" at birth, your parents, your health, your location, your intelligence, your looks. All those things matter, and some people are born more fortunate than others. Look at people born in some craphole like Africa or Haiti. They will most likely never be able to achieve what you have, no matter how hard they try.

But don't be too happy or karma will get you.....not wishing it on you!! But just think about that

 

[Mountain trapper]

you are lucky too. You could have just as well had some unfortunate accident or disease through no fault of your own and your life would have turned into a nightmare. Some people have bad lives because of choices they make , but some just have bad luck . I am not saying me, but I have known people that did everything right and had good lives, and then they got cancer at a young age and died leaving behind a family with little kids. Or young people that got killed by some drunk driver. This sort of stuff happens all the time. You are just lucky. And I made some bad choices. If I had the lives of these people in that farm show I would not be complaining either!!
Plus you have to consider what you were "given" at birth, your parents, your health, your location, your intelligence, your looks. All those things matter, and some people are born more fortunate than others. Look at people born in some craphole like Africa or Haiti. They will most likely never be able to achieve what you have, no matter how hard they try.

But don't be too happy or karma will get you.....not wishing it on you!! But just think about that

Believe me I've had plenty of accidents in my life and serious illnesses too. I worked through it. One of the things I did my entire life was to take advantage of opportunities when they came along. Many people don't, or won't. For example, while I was working I offered jobs to friends and family. Good paying rotational jobs that included 6 months vacation per year. Some people took advantage of these offers, but many didn't. They came up with all kinds of excuses why they couldn't.
Yes, there are people who suffer life changing issues that negatively impact their lives through no fault or their own. And for these people I truly feel bad for. But occasionally someone will stand out regardless of their misfortune or disability. Years ago I knew a gold miner who lost both legs from a land mine in Vietnam. It never slowed him down, his arms became his legs and he could do anything he wanted to do. He never sat in a wheelchair either.
With few exceptions, life is what one makes of it. I choose to be happy with life. Is it luck, or was it from hard work?

 

[Neb]

Ran some errands to got donuts and beer. Then potted up Elderberry clones.

The water based clones to the left with sand based clones on the right.

I may have enough sand based clones for the south border of the back field.

Ben

 

[elkhound]

you also need water and sunshine

@Pearl we made her say sunshine....you and i gotta take our victories where we can with sonya....shes a tough nut to crack i tell ya...i know each morning she wants to say...pocket full of sunshine !

 

[LadyLocust]

Ran some errands to got donuts and beer. Then potted up Elderberry clones.

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The water based clones to the left with sand based clones on the right.

I may have enough sand based clones for the south border of the back field.

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Ben

Donuts and beer? Wow! You're hard core. Donuts and coffee or beer and chips, but donuts and beer - you're tougher than me.

 

[elkhound]

While I'm not in your shoes...and not giving advice to you, just thinking about how if you would be able to associate with your neighbors more often you would get strength from that. I don't know how often you see them, but definitely good people. Nobody's life is perfect. Somebody is always being crappy to someone else, the good thing about the program you're watching is that they can rely on each other, they aren't alone.
I've been researching some stuff today and definitely thinking about my future and I don't think it will be as bad as I was dreading.
Hoping you can find something to look forward to, something that brings you happiness.

look at you patch...you get a gold star today !! texas sunshine right there !

 

[Pearl]

Donuts and beer? Wow! You're hard core. Donuts and coffee or beer and chips, but donuts and beer - you're tougher than me.

Mom memory....my Mom liked chocolate donuts and beer!

 

[Neb]

Donuts and beer? Wow! You're hard core. Donuts and coffee or beer and chips, but donuts and beer - you're tougher than me.

The former is breakfast and the latter is for after dinner. Chips go bad in our house.

Ben

 

[LadyLocust]

Mom memory....my Mom liked chocolate donuts and beer!

That explains some things.

 

[Pearl]

look at you patch...you get a gold star today !! texas sunshine right there !

And there is A LOT OF TEXAS SUNSHINE today! In fact, all this beer and sunshine talk has me heading for the pool float!

 

[Magus]

I slept 13 hours, after I just slept ten hours, after I just slept eight hours.
I'm the most useless human being alive.

 

[sonya123]

@Pearl we made her say sunshine....you and i gotta take our victories where we can with sonya....shes a tough nut to crack i tell ya...i know each morning she wants to say...pocket full of sunshine !

it did turn into an actually nice warm sunny day, after a cold and cloudy start!
All the sheep are out, including the lambs. I just got done repotting some starter plants, they get better stems that way
We haven't even plowed up the garden yet, usually that is way done by now

 

[teeceetx]

Just got back from a trip to the liquor store.

Had to replenish my supply of Bourbon & Whiskey (since October).

All I had left were expensive brands I didn't want to drink regularly.

76* and sunny now ... like a late Spring day!

 

[LadyLocust]

Oy! Made 7 or 8 stops this morning, don't really know. I lost count. Finally finding my desk I usually have taxes completed by now and I don't even have all my "stuff" together. I was able to sit this afternoon and go through receipts and papers that have been being stashed for the past two months while we moved. I now at least have a start on it and will gather the remaining items on the checklist this week. I've not run our personal numbers since Dec. so have three month's worth to do. Tomorrow maybe, not tonight. At least they are now ready to go.

 

[Peanut]

A warm and sunny day so I went up to the shop to plan the next few steps in getting the big tractor and cultivators ready for garden duty. I have to widen the wheel base. First, swap sides with the rear wheels. Then take the front axle apart and widen it. This will allow me to plow rows on 36 inch centers. Below, a few years ago I was doing the same thing to the old tractor in this pic. The inner portion of the rims are cone shaped, by swapping sides I can make the wheel base wider or more narrow by about 15 inches.

While I was up there I decided to burn some empty critter feed sacks. I do this about once a year. The shop was a mess, bags stacked everywhere, it was long over due. I burned about 80 empty bags, livestock and chicken feed, dog and cat food. I always keep a few empties in the shop. They are handy if I need to lay on the ground and work on a truck or tractor. The plastic ones are good for this. Cut down one side and across the bottom so it’s a flat rectangle. The plastic makes sliding under a vehicle easy, and cleaner. A disposable drop cloth... can be used when painting also.

Then a trip to the big town for new bolts for the cultivators, needed 36, half inch fine thread bolts w/nuts. Couldn’t find any, stopped at 3 places. Only place I know for sure will have them is 40miles in the other direction. Maybe I’ll try ordering them online, don’t need them til next week anyway.

Bought some disks and wire wheels for the angle grinder. Got a few cans of equipment spray paint so the trip wasn’t a total waste.

 

[Bluedanube]

Parsnips are dry! After eating a few crunchy bits (tastier than you would expect), I filled a few jars with the chunks. I then experimented with making parsnip flour. Had to bash the dry cubes with my kraut club to break them up a bit. Then ran them through the kitchen aid mill. Then tossed that into the food processor to make it a fine flour. I will now need to figure out how to use it. If I find some uses, next time I might grate the parsnips so I can skip the bashing bit. Although … it was a satisfying way to unwind from a crappy day at work.

 

[rusty]

Got two units of blood, took about 6 hours. I have an intestinal bleed and they can't operate. I am losing the battle.

 

[elkhound]

Got two units of blood, took about 6 hours. I have an intestinal bleed and they can't operate. I am losing the battle.

prayers for yall

 

[dademoss]

Morning Cat Care at the shelter, stop at the bakery for some B'day cupcakes, then wherever Lori picks out for her Bday dinner.

 

[Pearl]

Parsnips are dry! After eating a few crunchy bits (tastier than you would expect), I filled a few jars with the chunks. I then experimented with making parsnip flour. Had to bash the dry cubes with my kraut club to break them up a bit. Then ran them through the kitchen aid mill. Then tossed that into the food processor to make it a fine flour. I will now need to figure out how to use it. If I find some uses, next time I might grate the parsnips so I can skip the bashing bit. Although … it was a satisfying way to unwind from a crappy day at work. View attachment 175150

If /when you use it, let us know how it goes!

 

[Pearl]

Morning Cat Care at the shelter, stop at the bakery for some B'day cupcakes, then wherever Lori picks out for her Bday dinner.

Tell Lori Happy Birthday!!

 

[Pearl]

Got two units of blood, took about 6 hours. I have an intestinal bleed and they can't operate. I am losing the battle.

You have been fighting a tough battle, KEEP FIGHTING!!

 

[Pearl]

Another hopefully uneventful day, lol!! Going to work, taking the car to get gas, getting tags for the truck and car ($)!

 

[Amish Heart]

Got two units of blood, took about 6 hours. I have an intestinal bleed and they can't operate. I am losing the battle.

I am so sorry to hear that, Rusty. Praying for you.

 

[Amish Heart]

Morning Cat Care at the shelter, stop at the bakery for some B'day cupcakes, then wherever Lori picks out for her Bday dinner.

Happy Birthday to Lori! Hope you have an awesome dinner!
I have an afternoon doc appt to go over my CT scan. Husband wants to go, too, but we'll see how he feels. Yesterday morning was really not good, but afternoon was better. Little granddaughter's band and choir class go to another school an hr away for competition today, and she's excited. She has to wear her black outfit, and they are stopping for dinner tonight before coming back. It'll be a fun day for her, I'm sure. I have to pick her up at the school at 8 tonight when they come back in.

 

[snappy1]

I have an intestinal bleed and they can't operate.

They can't operate at all or not now? I'm praying for you!

This morning, will walk first.
Regular doc appt. at 8 am.
Come home and walk dogs.
Clean baths and dust house.
Water roses this evening as we haven't had rain for awhile.

 

[Robert Stewart]

Had a of a sleep as the thunderstorms of which were supposedly meant to end after the bureau of meteorology had cancelled our severe thunderstorm warning a bit before 11pm (Monday night) just kept on throwing out lightning left right and centre along with big ass cracks of thunder that sounded like Russia dropping nukes which practically shook the house like an earthquake.

Both cracks came after 10 second power outages almost immediately once the power came back on ️️️ followed by non stop lightning all night until 5 am this morning around 3:58 am another brief 10 second outage turned into as of Wednesday morning 24 hours without power due to our sub station just outside of Kalangadoo copping a direct cloud to ground strike which is taking SA Power crews a while to repair.

Thankfully my prepping instincts kicked in at day break as I went about formulating a plan of attack of how to keep the mobiles and iPads from going flat along with setting up temporary wifi this required an early arvo trip to town whilst mum and other half were getting coffee I went to Telstra shop and got my 2 portable modem sim cards replaced as well as brought 3 portable chargers.

As I’m typing this my bedroom is being lit with 3 replica style lanterns that run on batteries one of which is a copy of the lanterns miners used at Sovereign Hill during the gold rush era ! my phone will be charged overnight by a portable dc/ac power bank sitting at 87% charge wifi connection is via a mini Telstra 4GX wifi modem.

I’m using a baofeng uv25 programmed with the local VHF marine repeater to do my morning marine weather forecast

Before the next lot of severe weather comes along whenever that is my aim is to hopefully get an updated uninterrupted power supply that allows me to keep my scanner,UHF, VHF marine and HF radios powered a little longer as well as the weather station too.

At this stage that won’t happen until after the South East Field Days of which I’m going to next weekend

Fingers crossed our power is back on tomorrow morning

 

[Tommyice]

Got two units of blood, took about 6 hours. I have an intestinal bleed and they can't operate. I am losing the battle.

Prayers for you Rusty.