WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)

[JR]

I hardly ever use taptalk unless at the Ridge.

They are handy aren't they Shawn.

Dave, snuck a pic of the rig in the little pics. Never got into golf.

[Bigdave_185]

I hardly ever use taptalk unless at the Ridge.

They are handy aren't they Shawn.

Dave, snuck a pic of the rig in the little pics. Never got into golf.

I opted out of the Monthly charge of premium tapatalk. No longer able to post large photos, they look fine on tapatalk but not sure what they look like on a laptop or larger screen


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[JR]

All my pics are via txt to PC, come over at around 400k, about right. Can do bigger but easier this way.

[JR]

Man, I just got a back at home pizza. $25 now with the stupid $20 min wage they imposed. Can't wait to get out a here!!!

[oklawall]

Crazy weekend! Lost a leg of power coming into the house. Ended up the nicked the insulation when they installed it, and after 20+ years, it corroded through. Ran new wire from the meter into the main box and added conduit this time for protection. I'm not sure why they didn't do that the first time. Just in case you are wondering that primary wire isn't cheap anymore.

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[Flyin6]

Crazy weekend! Lost a leg of power coming into the house. Ended up the nicked the insulation when they installed it, and after 20+ years, it corroded through. Ran new wire from the meter into the main box and added conduit this time for protection. I'm not sure why they didn't do that the first time. Just in case you are wondering that primary wire isn't cheap anymore.

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NO, IT IS NOT

Costs are increasing at a steady rate. I have a comfortable/good retirement income, but I am losing headway against inflation. I wonder how people of lesser means are making it. McDonalds (I don't like them) can cost in excess of $25 pretty easy. We got two subs a small fry and two fountain drinks the other day and I was right at $40! And this is the Kintuckee!

[oklawall]

Yes, my retirement account took a beating and only recently started showing gains again. I will be able to retire 5 years after I'm dead

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[JR]

I'm on a fixed income, this is killing me. Sure I get little cola raises, but with inflation of 20% or more, 2-3% goes backwards. Plus the supply chain issues (the say) is keeping prices high with demand/supply doing its this.

[stlaser]

Yup, fed needs to stop spending and printing money.

[Flyin6]

Yup, fed needs to stop spending and printing money.

Some would argue all this is by design.

Gets us in the bread lines quicker...or so they think.

[JR]

Nope, economic guys are saying we are spending $1.8 to $1 taken in. Interest on the debt is more than the debt every year.

It will take years but our kids are going to pay big time.

[Flyin6]

Nope, economic guys are saying we are spending $1.8 to $1 taken in. Interest on the debt is more than the debt every year.

It will take years but our kids are going to pay big time.

It will collapse or be replaced b digital $$$ before then I'm thinking.

[stlaser]

Technically yesterday and tomorrow







We have this swail that runs from north to south, west side of our property. It holds quite a bit of water in about 4 places mainly on my property but extending onto my neighbor to the south. Then it runs under his driveway, then down 50’ & under the road. This is where it drops down a deep ravine & eventually into Lake Creek.

This weekend I cut down all the trash trees in this bottom on my acreage to allow us to trench in 400’ of 4” flex tile. I’m installing suck out vents every 100’ (100’ rolls) and burying it about 2’ deep. Should give the water a place to go and fix the eye sore of standing water in the early spring. Hopefully give the good trees a better growing environment in that low ground.

Neighbor is helping me install tomorrow.


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[stlaser]

Pulled this low mileage trailer out today and listed it for sale. 17k# 28’ tilt deck of which 14’ tilts & has hydraulic damper for ease of loading, double 6” c channel frame from axle forward, 8” channel upright and gooseneck. Twin landing gear, 16 ply tires, tool box, led lights, sealed harness, full size spare and under 8k miles on it total, late 2022 build in case anyone here knows of someone looking located Troy, MT

It’s a very heavy built and well thought out trailer, pulls extremely well.












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[JR]

Was wondering about the first pics.

[stlaser]

? JR, what are you asking?

[JR]

Rings for the swail drainage. You answered it but I was wondering about the rings before.

[stlaser]

The 100’ rolls of 4” flex

[Atkinsmatt]

Had first of the fresh pork.  Ham Steak on the blackstone.





second is for size reference.

[JR]

The 100’ rolls of 4” flex

Guess I'm blind, I see what they are now. 

[oklawall]

You're going to dig all that trench by hand and not cheat and use any of that fancy equipment you got? LOL

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[stlaser]

Laid all 400’ in just over 3 hours, got a late start due to some rental issues and buried the skid steer twice. Neighbor helped me lay it and ran recovery in his Kubota. We’re both beat……


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[Sammconn]

Looks nice and gooey on those tires.
This should help to keep you in a dryer state for sure.
Nice to see the neighbors help too and not complain.

[stlaser]

This neighbor is a retired lineman and his wife is a registered nurse. He helped me set all the walls on the big shop and is always willing to lend a hand. The tile went about 100’ across his property to the culvert under his driveway. So I had his approval to install this and it benefits him some as well. He had one low spot that retained water which we ran the tile directly thru. With my property up stream and giving me issues I thought it only fair to pay the bill if he allowed me to fix the issue in the best manner for both of us.

On the other side of him are two new neighbors which are having a meadowlark (same manufacturer as ours) cabin built currently. They should be moved in around 8 weeks from now. Those two have been married 30 years and he started his navy career in the back seat of a Tomcat. I met both of them this past week. They are mid 50’s and seem like very nice people. They had to get out of Colorado as well.

[Farmer Jon]

Had first of the fresh pork.  Ham Steak on the blackstone.





second is for size reference.

I love a good ham steak. Throw one in the oven and cover it with honey.

[Farmer Jon]

Made a quick trip to Wyoming to get some cattle and got food poisoning. That was week ago and I'm still not right. Seen some interesting country and learned a few back roads.

[Flyin6]

This neighbor is a retired lineman and his wife is a registered nurse. He helped me set all the walls on the big shop and is always willing to lend a hand. The tile went about 100’ across his property to the culvert under his driveway. So I had his approval to install this and it benefits him some as well. He had one low spot that retained water which we ran the tile directly thru. With my property up stream and giving me issues I thought it only fair to pay the bill if he allowed me to fix the issue in the best manner for both of us.

On the other side of him are two new neighbors which are having a meadowlark (same manufacturer as ours) cabin built currently. They should be moved in around 8 weeks from now. Those two have been married 30 years and he started his navy career in the back seat of a Tomcat. I met both of them this past week. They are mid 50’s and seem like very nice people. They had to get out of Colorado as well.

Make sure you invite that Navee pilut to join our group here. He can take up the cause of defending that rusty boat, barnacle-encrusted glorified tug boat service which was created to transport the United States Armee to distant locations and to make us sandwiches while we are there...
That ought to get him going...
;-)

[JR]

 

[oklawall]

How do you guys get your wife to get rid of stuff she hasn't touched in over 10 years? I'm trying to get our house back in order after a remodel and just don't want to move stuff again that will never get touched again until our kids have to clean out the house after we are gone.

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[Flyin6]

How do you guys get your wife to get rid of stuff she hasn't touched in over 10 years? I'm trying to get our house back in order after a remodel and just don't want to move stuff again that will never get touched again until our kids have to clean out the house after we are gone.

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This is a great question!

Here's how I did it

I talked her into moving into a smaller house, a barndominium we are yet to build. There was not going to be either a basement or tons of storage space. She connected the dots naturally and has been shedding stuff for almost two years. I figure in about another year or two we will be back at fighting weight.

[JR]

Mine does not believe in drawers, everything is laying around. All the drawers and boxes are filled with "keepsakes", if the kid even looked at it, she wants to keep it. I am not perfect but I don't have a trail to the bed!

[JR]

Been looking to get the tree out front trimmed for a few years now. Last solar "true up" bill put me over the edge. Plus I am adding more solar.

Guy came by friday, said 2k with haul off. I said 1500 and the are just cleaning up now. Massive trimmings so the panels get all day sun now.

[Sammconn]

How do you guys get your wife to get rid of stuff she hasn't touched in over 10 years? I'm trying to get our house back in order after a remodel and just don't want to move stuff again that will never get touched again until our kids have to clean out the house after we are gone.

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We bought 950 square feet, no basement.
Currently in 1100 full basement.

Became a self fulfilling prophecy once she put eyes to new space.

Helps that she has hit a purge state of life as well.


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[Sammconn]

Welp. This is a first for us.
Closed up cabin for spring thaw.
Still likely have two weeks based on snow just about gone.
But. I’m out of town the next couple weekends, so here we are.
Nice part about it will be not swimming the sled and stuff through the water. Lol.

Last week, was management hosed burger day at work. So….


Pretzel buns for burgers it was.
Hand stamped 6ouncers went on them. Was delightful.

Also over the weekend finished up the trailer mods.

I’m done bending 7k axles.
Added in or shall I say sectioned out a few inches of more travel. Between lack of clearance, load and speed I’ve kept axle shops far too well paid. lol. 2 x 3500, 2 x 6000, 1 x 7000. You’d think I’d have got to it sooner but well life.
Fixed now and hopefully done with bent axles and scrubbed tires.

Also glued the sawmill base together as well.

Got a collection of rounds to saw once I get it all together. 6 x 6 x 1/4 wall 17 ish feet long.
It’s a brute.


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[Flyin6]

That'll work!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[oklawall]

JR, isn't that against the law out there in California. Killing that tree like that, LOL

Sam,  from what I can see those look like they will make some nice slabs

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[JR]

Yep, you need a permit to cut down a tree in the city normally, not to trim. I still have some touch up to do but solar production is up almost 5k today and yesterday.

Dang Sam, maybe better springs vs trimming the frame?

[Sammconn]

Yep, you need a permit to cut down a tree in the city normally, not to trim. I still have some touch up to do but solar production is up almost 5k today and yesterday.

Dang Sam, maybe better springs vs trimming the frame?

JR, the springs are good for 7k or better. The issue was about 2” of travel before frame slap.
If I drive normal speeds on normal roads likely would never be an issue.
Ive spent too much now on axles and tires to not do the mod.
The good news was I got new brakes out of it and they all work again.

Now did you do a full removal of that tree or just clean it up?
Glad it’s working for your solar.

[JR]

You mean you don't "normal"? Totally with you there, think maybe a better spring might be a better option.

No, that is just a trim I have done every few years is all. Means more now with solar is all and stupid kali power pricing. I used to do it myself, but going up a 60ft tree is not in my skill set now. I was going to rent a boom lift, but by the time I did that, did the work and hauled it all to the dump, this was cheaper!

[Bob Smith]

Much less stressful to have it done too.

[Bob Smith]

Yep, you need a permit to cut down a tree in the city normally, not to trim. I still have some touch up to do but solar production is up almost 5k today and yesterday.

Dang Sam, maybe better springs vs trimming the frame?

JR, the springs are good for 7k or better. The issue was about 2” of travel before frame slap.
If I drive normal speeds on normal roads likely would never be an issue.
Ive spent too much now on axles and tires to not do the mod.
The good news was I got new brakes out of it and they all work again.

Now did you do a full removal of that tree or just clean it up?
Glad it’s working for your solar.

.
That looks like very deep frame rails anyway. And you kept the loading height the same

[Sammconn]

Yeah, it’s big tube.
2 x 10” so clearing a few inches was easy.
I wish it was even lower., but maintaining height was important.

[stlaser]

Put up the ceiling joists today in the low bay side. Low bay being around 11’4” in height. Need to do some exterior wall framing yet to be able to keep the eventual blown in insulation up there in place but ceiling framing is 80% done at the moment I figure


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[JR]

Don, I found your steps;

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PfKwIWa0CxQ?feature=share

[oklawall]

Don, I found your steps;

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PfKwIWa0CxQ?feature=share

LOL, he would need one for the back also to get in the camper

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[Flyin6]

Don, I found your steps;

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PfKwIWa0CxQ?feature=share

Oh, man

That is massively cool!

[oklawall]

Reminder that today is the National Day of Prayer


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[Farmer Jon]

My newest granddaughter showed up yesterday. Wrenleigh. She's going to be a handful when she gets older with that red hair.

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[oklawall]

Congratulations

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[Flyin6]

Awesome! Congratulations to you and Grand momma, and the happy parents!