so waht ya doin today?

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Intheshop

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"As soon as it starts to snow,our computer will let us know"..... actually it was "rain" not snow but that was a comment by a local weather liar when they first got some new techno upgrade.

Coco and I went out just now to take a leak in the front yard,and can say with the utmost certainty..... it's snowing. Pretty sophisticated?

My old biz partner,honest to goodness moonshine guru in these parts back in the '30's,which is funny because if there was ever a mention of an un namable Baptist evangelist ( Liberty U founder) he would slam go off. No not on religious grounds but on him and his families chickensheet "product".... oh I used to get him going. But could always calm ole E.D. down by asking about some of their nighttime exploits.

Well,that's what me and Coke dog "should" be doing..... wandering around at night with a lantern some hooch(make it a thermos of coffee for me) and a well tuned 44sp "triple lock". Don't know what the local law dogs would think?
 
Bret4207

Bret4207

At the casting bench in the sky. RIP Bret.
S Mac said:
My thoughts on the .020 was setting cold, not warmed up.
Click to expand...

Yup, I realized that. Thanks!

One kid who never gets sick is sick, another is suffering a terminal case of estrogen, SWMBO pulled something in her back and is just miserable. Yup, what a way to start a morning! Thankfully chainsaws, manure forks and wrenches suffer from none of the above. Only bad part is it was 50F this time yesterday and now it's 18-19F. That'll stiffen that mud up.
 
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Intheshop

Banned
Yeah Bret,"nuff said"..... I meant it purely in historical application. Speaking of which,did you know and this isn't about religion but,before the Reformation that most craftsmen in Europe didn't own their tools,the church did. Between that and well,at least England,taxes on imported woods really hit builders hard. Looking at cabinet makers especially,which is a very interesting topic.....

It's no wonder so many craftsmen came to America. Part of it was flipping off the hierarchy but a lot of it was simple logistics. During the mahogany period,where what we now call Cuba,was that species mecca. So,where would you rather be? London or Charleston (SC)? The Brits,even to this day are right pi$$y about it. And that sort of jingoism happened again,even moreso in this country when speaking in fine furniture tongues.The Rhode Island school,and other parts in the N.E.,flat out HATE not only Charleston but,ANY mention of classic art/architecture from any area other than their own. But you'll never read that in a book..... because books aren't printed in other areas. Just darn interesting.

Got a big day planned,building some cool stuff with my boy(stray). And we DO,own the tools,haha.
 
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popper

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taxes on imported woods really hit builders hard actually, Europe and UK was pretty deforested by that time, Norman kings had made 'royal' forests that couldn't provide anything to public. Wood from Americas and any other place was used and expensive. Tools were owned by the 'church' as they trained most of the craftsmen ( masons). Housing, heating, charcoal, mining(salt, etc), ship building were major uses. Problem got worse with the beginning of the industrial revolution as a reliable source of energy was needed. Workers began to 'protect' their lively hood. Not much business in UK so they went to Americas and provided finished goods to UK. Thse goods were high tax items to protect homeland industries - just like today.
 
fiver

fiver

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and now we get mahogany from the Philippines at like 1-K per 2x8.
Alaskan cypress gives it run for cost by going even higher.

I'm not a cinnamon fan and I don't particularly care for walnuts or most nuts for that matter.
I'm okay with pecans and cashews but that's about it really.

give me a good chocolate chip, or short bread cookie and I'm pretty happy.
I'm okay with a sugar cookie too if the consistency [flake and moisture content] is correct.
 
462

462

California's Central Coast Amid The Insanity
No matter how much your kids age, and no matter how many grandkids they produce, there come times when they still act, and re-act, like little kids.

Will they never be as mature as their parents?
 
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Intheshop

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Wore slam out,don't know what I'd do without my Chris. Between the hard work and laughing till your sides hurt, we are getting a bunch of stuff done. Gotta go see the cardiologist for a scheduled meeting. Probably fall asleep in the waiting room....duh. Heck,too tired to shoot.

I love taking some cinnamon,allspice,and nutmeg..... throw it in a CI skillet and turn it on about 10 minutes before the Gkids arrive. When they get old,they'll be telling their crumb snatchers about going to see grand dad,and HIS kitchen,haha.
 
KeithB

KeithB

Resident Half Fast Machinist
Building update: The utility company tech installed the gas meter today. After checking it for leaks and pronouncing everything good to go I called the HVAC installer. The utility company will relight a working furnace if the gas gets shut off, but the HVAC installer has to light up the furnace for the first time. None of their techs are in neighborhood today, but they will call me and schedule a time for tomorrow. If we can get the heat going tomorrow we should be ready to get floor sealed as soon as Monday.

Saw my eye Dr yesterday, they injected some dye intravenously (took 'em 3 stabs, ouch...) and photographed my retinas. Apparently the laser work and the series of injections I've gone through has worked. My pre-test vision was 20/20 and the Dr said there were no leaks or bleeding and the veins weren't swollen. The pucker in the middle of my left retina has lessened, not as much distortion in my central vision. Good news is that I don't have to go back for a checkup for 5 months.

By the way, this is the Dr whose staff brought us the Thanksgiving fixings, so I bought two dozen single stem roses in a mix of colors and took them with me. I gave them to the receptionist and told her to divide them up among the staff to take home. Boy, talk about the royal treatment after that!
 
Ian

Ian

Notorious member
Good news, Keith! Had a few fluorescein angiographies myself, glad that's over for a while, hopefully forever.
 
KeithB

KeithB

Resident Half Fast Machinist
Of course the better control I keep of my blood sugar the less chance there is of long term damage. That task is easier now that I have a CGM system. I have a feeling that the next month will be physically and mentally demanding.
 
462

462

California's Central Coast Amid The Insanity
Excellent eye news, Keith.

I was scheduled to see my retina specialist Friday, but cancelled the appointment. He previously pronounced the torn retina laserization a 100% success, the massive floater hasn't gotten any smaller or larger, viewing the world through only the bad eye is still like looking through Saran Wrap, the pucker distortion hasn't changed (i. e. globe front sight hoods and target bulls are misshapen), and I haven't had any flashing light episodes. In other words, nothing has changed for the better, nor gotten worse. However, if anything were to get worse, I'll call him immediately.
 
CZ93X62

CZ93X62

Official forum enigma
That CGM has been a Godsend for me as well.

It looks like tomorrow's desert venture for shooting and rock-hopping is a "GO". We are both pretty stoked.
 
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smokeywolf

smokeywolf

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Rick left about an hour ago. Came over and led the charge into my woods for firewood. Rick is a constant surprise. In his 70s, smokes and suffers from most of the maladies that old men like me and many others deal with, but has the energy and vitality of someone in his 30s. The guy is like the Energizer Bunny; he just keeps goin' and goin'.

A very big thanks to Rick for all his help today.
 
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popper

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She got sqamis removed from leg this morning, doing OK. She also get a big box on the porch today, from STM. Guess I'll be doing some tumbling now.
 
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