So if you didn't do anything airgun related what did you do today?

[Sqrl Klr]

I took the arduous pack test this morning and passed it.  I walked 3 miles in 45 minutes wearing a 45 Lb. pack.  Got my red card for another year so I can go fight fire! I went to work and swapped the bucket and blade box onto the tractor.  Then I graded the camp ground road.  Tomorrow it will be the boat ramp's turn.

Congratulations! There are many your age and younger who wish they could have that gift of strength. You're a blessed man. Meanwhile my elderly uncle can't hardly get out of his recliner without falling down. He used to be a very capable man and suffers through the indignity of such weakness so continue to be grateful for your ability while you still have it.

[bReTt]

Work, came home, finished another cutting board, ate dinner, cleaned the church, picked up flowers for my mom's b-day and delivered those and visited for a few, came home again, wrapped up the family for night time, showered and now I'm surfing the forums before going to sleep so I can recharge and do something similar again tomorrow. 

[Mole2017]

Called my Dad and wished him a happy 75th birthday and a safe ride through the snow storm that was headed his way.

[wolverine]

i showered 1st thing this morning so the wife is pleased.  i usually don't get that done until noonish.  finished wrapping Christmas gifts, now i know where all our money went.  loaded up the pickup with gifts.  back seat and bed completely filled.  well, the drill press for our middle daughter took up a lot of the bed space.  wrestling a 230lb box with your strong hand in a cast and your wife not being able to help was a chore, but i got it in and didn't rip the wrapping paper!  we'll head to the middle daughters house once the son in law is home from work and drop off the gifts. 

[Matchstickshooter]

  Went and got "cracked" again at the Chiropractor......God Bless him!

[Jshooter71]

  Went and got "cracked" again at the Chiropractor......God Bless him!

Yes! I do that every Friday morning, if not I’m crippled. So I did the same thing this morning, first thing.

[Mole2017]

I've been too busy with work all week to follow up, but last week I was busy finishing up this clock. It is now back with its owners, but I may get a visit in this week to tweak something that cropped up as I put it all back together.

Here's the front. The perimeter of that bezel is so much better looking than it was--a lot of black paint and crud was stuck in those nooks and crannies. Cleaning that was hours of work over a microscope. The rest is just normal clean and wax. In the past, someone painted it black. It probably was originally slate or marble painted black, too, but may have had some decorations that someone gave up trying to clean or restore. (Secret: got an old clock case that looks all dark and grimy? Go over it with a toothbrush and GoJo handcleaner without pumice. At first nothing happens, but then it is like the dirt just comes loose and you are pushing mud all over everything. Wipe thoroughly and you won't recognize the clock!)



Here's the back, my favorite view in my strange way. The original back cover is still around, it just lost its ability to stay in place and repairs would have substantially altered some points of historic interest. So, I added a clear plastic cover. Not bad for a first try; I wasn't sure how well the tabs would hold it in place.



That clock you see in the background of the first picture is my first old wind up clock I purchased probably over 10 years ago now. Back then, I only knew enough to clean the case and oil it to get it running again. I probably should give it the works now too, but it does run pretty well overall. I don't keep it wound tight and sometimes it will stop near the top of the hour just as it arms the chime. I think it is just over 100 years old.

[maraudinglizard]

Picked up more deer feed and few cans of deer stinky to keep the boys around. Hunting down lithium batteries for the cell cam, ordered them 3 times at 2 different wally worlds, 2 orders were canceled, out of stock. Third time is the charm, 6 4 packs ready for pickup. The TSC and Wally world are a few miles apart, I was not  about attempt wally world tonight with the traffic and bumper killers getting an early start. People are just plain nuts right now. Getting the deer feed was the priority of the moment, gotta keep'em chummed up.

[oldnamvet]

Up here we can't legally put out so much as a sugar beet for bait. Chronic wasting disease and bovine TB so the DNR doesn't want the deer getting together if possible.  They grazed my food plot down to nothing before the season opened so now the only sign I see around my blind is coyote, pretty big ones.  I may take up varmint hunting this winter since they seem to be pretty thick. Quite a serenade every night from what I hear from neighbors in the area.

[screwwork]

  Went and got "cracked" again at the Chiropractor......God Bless him!

Yes! I do that every Friday morning, if not I’m crippled. So I did the same thing this morning, first thing.

I visit my chiro once a week and after every flight home, I get airplane neck...lol a very stiff neck that needs some adjustment. I am a lifetime believer in chiropractic, they keep the migraines away from me for almost 40 years. Priceless IMO

[Matchstickshooter]

  Went and got "cracked" again at the Chiropractor......God Bless him!

Yes! I do that every Friday morning, if not I’m crippled. So I did the same thing this morning, first thing.

I visit my chiro once a week and after every flight home, I get airplane neck...lol a very stiff neck that needs some adjustment. I am a lifetime believer in chiropractic, they keep the migraines away from me for almost 40 years. Priceless IMO

Lifetime believer.....    Worked all my life on cement floors running production machinery( which includes some questionable lifting)
I've been a regular customer since Spring of '95.   

[jimbo]

My exhaust fan for the shop died while I was doing some finishing so I had do go buy a new washing machine motor and build a new box to house it. I was able to use the old fan blade and now I'm back in business!

[Bicycleman]

Hummm, Jim, washing machine motor?  You know it won't last more than seven years!   

[jimbo]

Well the one that just died lasted 30 years   Of course I don't spray every day or all day. I may go a month and never have to use it.

[Hoosier Daddy]

I was a "Good Boy" today but it was hard.
 Hoosier Momma and I went to Daughter#1's church to see Grand Daughter#2 sing her duet in the Christmas program.
We went to the early service on purpose to not have the deal with my "Ex"... But... Daughter #3 is home from Arizona and drug Satan's Daughter out early. 
 I was wanting to say things like...
"Wow you didn't burst into flames when you walked in?"
"Bet it was tough, getting ready this early in the morning after another Saturday night on your back."
"So, how is Covid effecting your business?... I hear there are good deals on mattress's now."

Instead, I bit my tongue and was polite... Hoosier Momma gave me the "wink" of approval.
 We all sat in the front row as usual and when my Grand Daughter finished, she sat between my wife and I for the entire sermon, holding my hand while we listened to Luke 2:28-30

Made me think about my "hate" and dismiss it in this glorious time.
I am one proud Grand-Pa.
Life is good!

[buellm2]

I've had a mild case of the Covid for a few days but this morning I put my flip flops on and went out to shovel some snow around.   I love being out in the cool fresh air in shorts and T shirt with snow melting on my bare feet.     When I come into the warm house after working outside like that it's an amazing wonderful feeling.    I've always believed that exposing your body to cold right into early stages of hypothermia is good for you.   It's my  understanding that a lot of people disagree.

[Frank in Fairfield]

Went to the mall.
When the boys were growing up we used to go to the mall and just walk up and down the parking lanes.
People would follow us in the cars for it seemed like hours.
I guess they were looking for our parking spot.
They are grown and gone away now so I walked by myself.
While walking I noticed a sign for COVID-19 testing.
So, I walked over.
There was no one else in line and that should have been a clue.
I asked if I needed an appointment?
No.
But we charge $149.00.
I said, that’s ok. I will just let it sneak up on me.
What could I do about it if I did test positive?
It is so I don’t infect others.
I have to stay away.
I don’t need COVID-19 for that.
I don’t want anyone around me, anyway.
Merry Christmas..

[Jshooter71]

I got my inventory done today. Yay.  Now tomorrow I have to put back the mess I made in my van & garage. If I get started early I’ll be able to shoot tomorrow. It’s supposed to be windy, but warm. After tomorrow a cold front & rain is coming.

[Sqrl Klr]

I've always believed that exposing your body to cold right into early stages of hypothermia is good for you. It's my understanding that a lot of people disagree.

It boosts your mitochondria growth is what I've heard from people who have researched it enough to believe they know what they're talking about. I don't know that for myself as I hate being cold. I love cold weather but with enough clothes on to keep me warm. I mainly love it because no insects!

Picked up two and half trailers of fallen limbs out of my yard. Hauled them to the woods. Beautiful clear sunny warm day that started off at 32 this morning. Hoping to be able to see Jupiter and Saturn aligned tonight.

[Blowpipe Sam]

A disappointing day.  We started out to burn 78 acre with no burn history.  It was cold and overcast and the one hour fuels never did dry out well enough to carry fire. We finally got some sunshine about two o’clock but by then it was too late.  We mosaiced about ten acres and then did mop up til dark.  I dropped my radio at some point and spent the last couple of hours looking for it.  Never did find it.  I had two mini striker pumps go down on me leaving me without water pressure on my UTV.  Fortunately we had three engines with us today and mine wasn’t critical.  A real PITA of a day.