Good Morning!!!!!!

[glenn57]

Here's what this project looks like finished. Other trailer movers I have looked at were anywhere from $90.00 to $575.00. This one cost me $48.74 and it will probably stay on the forks because it  will be used more than the forks themselves. Here's the breakdown, $25.77 for the scrap tubing and 1/2x4 steel (I still have about 16" of tubing left), $3.99 for the hooks on the chain, chain was from previous employer as scrap, $8.99 for the 2" ball and $9.99 for the 2 5/16" ball. Fun to do and I need the welding practice. Now I can get back to my bingo stuff that is happening in three weeks, later.....

nice work bud.....

hell.....i welded for 28 years.....and nowadays when the little i do, do.....i still need practice  my eyesite aint what it used to be!!

[LPS]

Looks great Mark.  I need reading glasses when I weld.  Huge difference.

[markn]

I'm hearing both of you guys. I have a 2X lens in the helmet plus I sometimes wear my cheaters too.

[mike89]

mornin all, 18 here and could see 44 today..  nothing pressing on my agenda for today..   and I'm ok with that..  I'm sure I'll find something to do..  too nice a day not too..  have a good day all!! 

[markn]

Going to finish up my bingo papers today so I'm ready for Tuesday night's meeting. I ordered a set hydraulic plugs from Amazon so I can fix a line on the skid loader. They should be here tomorrow. So it looks like not a lot going on here today. That's OK, it's Sunday. Later......

[Gunner55]

Mornin gents, 9 here & we're on our way to 39. Might have to check on my drag again today as it was froze down too bad yday & I couldn't get it to move. Probably go along on the Sunday paper run as well. Not much else here, have a great day.

[Scenic]

Good morning All.  12 this morning with clear skies and no wind.  Looks like it is heading in the mid thirties today.   Not sure what I am going to attempt yet but need to do something.  Have a great day.

Nice looking project Mark. 

[LPS]

Morning boys.  We are looking at 18 and may see 41 today.  48 tomorrow, I will believe that when I see it.  It all sounds great though.  Still all white here.  Went for a ride the other day and could see some dirt showing through in spots.  I was able to walk on top of the snow yesterday it was frozen so hard.  Was kind of nice.  Looks pretty calm at the moment.  No big plans here neither.  Will start a fire to dry things out in the garage.  Watched the Gophers squeak by yesterday.  Good win.  Have a good one.

[glenn57]

morning fellers....seen 18. that wind the other day made a wind row of leaves by the garage........clean that up and a few other projects.

i musta behave quite well last nite/yesterday.......feeling pretty good this morning!!!!!

Oh yea there is a god... I got this yesterday from a good friend  eat your heart out Dotch!

[Dotch]

Mornin' fellow gulag comrades! 12 for a low, 16 at choretime, heading for a high in the low to mid-40's. Got shearing done in good form. Was a lot of moving animals around but no one was killed or maimed. Have a few to vax, tag & dock today, move one more pen & then change the splint on the garage lamb's leg. A robin was spotted this a.m. A nap could break out this afternoon. Don't be fooled by cheap imitations glenn. Only I have the real McCoy...

[LPS]

So the leg of lamb must be doing ok then.  I wondered.  I just mentioned to the wife that mayhaps I would purchase a lamb and then butcher it in 10 months.  She gave me a look that scared me.  I had to tell her to knock it off she was scaring me.  She said that was the whole idea.  We are not getting a lamb.      Just got back from a walk to camp.  The snow is still hard as a rock here and I can walk anywhere I want to.  I need to walk more too.  Been slacking on the ex bike too.  Pretty good south wind here.  The smoke from the chimney is headed to Canada.  Took a nice NY Strip out of the freezer to grill later on. 

[glenn57]

So the leg of lamb must be doing ok then.  I wondered.  I just mentioned to the wife that mayhaps I would purchase a lamb and then butcher it in 10 months.  She gave me a look that scared me.  I had to tell her to knock it off she was scaring me.  She said that was the whole idea.  We are not getting a lamb.      Just got back from a walk to camp.  The snow is still hard as a rock here and I can walk anywhere I want to.  I need to walk more too.  Been slacking on the ex bike too.  Pretty good south wind here.  The smoke from the chimney is headed to Canada.  Took a nice NY Strip out of the freezer to grill later on.

man LPS......yor wife sure takes alot of fun out your adventures!!!!!!!

[LPS]

Yes she is a good checks and balances for me.   

[Gunner55]

But you're pretty good at keeping on her toes too!!              

[glenn57]

But your pretty good at keeping on her toes too!!              

if i were a bettin man i'd bet LPS's nickname for his bride is ....... NO!!!!!!

[Bobberineyes]

But your pretty good at keeping on her toes too!!              

if i were a bettin man i'd bet LPS's nickname for his bride is ....... NO!!!!!!

He gets turned down more ways than one..

[LPS]

You are pretty accurate.  LOL  Glenn and Gunner have met her.  Wonderful woman that I love.  We are a great combo.  Other than we can't have chickens or lambs or calves that are meant to be in the freezer.  At least I can have Bucko. SO since we are talking about it.  I need a couple of accessories for my EX so I am trying to be thrifty for awhile.     

[mike89]

 

[Scenic]

Good morning All.  23 and clear skies.  Talk about stars out tonight.  They say we are heading for 50 today.  Have a great day.

[mike89]

mornin all, 26 here and same going towards 50 today..  saying maybe some rain later too..  not a whole lot on the agenda again today..  have a good day all!! 

[markn]

Paperwork didn't get done yesterday so that's on tap for today. This afternoon is work on quick-attach. Hopefully the pugs show up today so the hose can come off and then the cotter pins holding them in are pretty "iffy". One looks like a piece of wire. Later.....

[LPS]

Morning boys.  We have a sunny clear 18 and we too may see 50 today.  We have all white here so may not quite make it but hopefully it will make it.  No big plans yet but I am sure something will turn up.  Been going for little walks and want to expand my range some so will be a nice day for that.  Have a good one.

[Gunner55]

Mornin guys, 18 here & they're saying that we'll top out at 48. It looks like we've got a slight chance (~30%) of some snow showers tomorrow afternoon here too. I found 1 of downspouts about 15' closer to the burn barrel this morning than it's s'posed to be & the other 1 facing the lake isn't where it should be either. Got a couple other things I can mess with outside too. 'Bout it here, have a good day.

[LPS]

I see a birthday present for the wife here.    

[mike89]

 

[Dotch]

Mornin' fellow gulag comrades! 29 for an overnite low, 32 at choretime, heading for a high in the upper fitties! Ah, best enjoy it while we can. Sounds like Old Man Winter is poised to make at least one last visit come Wednesday. While unlikely to be Snowmageddon, it looks like 4" - 8" potential of heavy wet snow on top of ground that's starting to thaw. Need to plot strategy. Do I remain status quo and just go with the tractor & bucket as is, put the chains on just in case or ready the snowblower for a one and done? Hasn't been touched since I parked it a couple years ago. Will need to limber & lube the chains & grease it before attempting to attach it. Chains are a little rusty but appear to be flexible. Nothing a good dousing with JB chain lube shouldn't handle. Have a day to decide & the weather terrorists may decide it's going farther east. Made my FF run yesterday so got that handled. I think your wife will love her new gift Barry! 

[Scenic]

Snow this time of the year won't last long.   I would go with tractor and bucket.  Sure wish we could get that up here!! 

[Dotch]

That's the direction I'm leaning at this point. The 4" - 8' of snow doesn't bother me but the 25 - 30 mph wind gusting to 45 part concerns me. When it changes over to snow will be a major factor. One thing I may do is buy a couple cans of cheap spray vegetable oil, coat the bucket & let it season for a day. If it's the wet heavy snow I expect, it helps so it doesn't stick so much. I also have the skidsteer option if it doesn't get too carried away. It doesn't have to look pretty, just make the driveway & barn access passable. As you said, it shouldn't last long. Emphasis on Shouldn't...  

[glenn57]

I see a birthday present for the wife here.    

you get that for your wifes b-day...........you'll be sleepin and livin with ole Bucko!!!!!! 

[glenn57]

mornin fellers........done at da store. thinking i'll start organizing things for heading north friday...... definitely some outdoor stuff too!!!!

found out over the weekend that the HR lady where i put in 28 years is retiring in July, the Prez is retiring in April so tomorrow i'm gonna stop by and wish  them well. and YES they still let me in the door for all you smarty pants out there!!!!!!

besides i need to stop at the home of the 11% bargain store!!!