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

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

 I ran the weed whacker about another hour and then started to mow, I stopped though because it need new blades. My wife got home just as I stopped so I cleaned up some and grilled some steaks.
I will go put the new blades on pretty soon and then mow some more before dark as it cools down a bit. It is currently 85°F and 37% humidity but I was walking around with the weed whacker long enough to get hot. I have drank a lot of water today.

 We have 7-14 mph winds right now.

[bReTt]

Yesterday I bought a battery operated hedge trimmer and started on trimming the hedge.  It works as it should.  I didn’t get the top cut down yet.

Today I was asked to come into work early so all I had time for today was some coffee with Mrs. P and some time with the kids then it was pack up and head into work.  I’ll be here all day again tomorrow.  It sure beats not working but I am burned out on all of the OT so far this year.  Even with working so much I still can’t afford to pay someone to get all the things done around the house that need taken care of…. 😆🤷🏻‍♂️

[Blowpipe Sam]

WATER! Not coffee,tea or soda, water. Caffeine is a diaretic and will remove water from your system.

I go everywhere with a big thermos mug full of ice water.  Believe me I know about heat and dehydration.  We have an ice maker just for the Rangers here. I’m subject to periodic bouts of nausea because of an old head injury but this was something different.  I’m due for my yearly check up so I’ll definitely mention it to the quack.

[Madd Hatter]

WATER! Not coffee,tea or soda, water. Caffeine is a diaretic and will remove water from your system.

I go everywhere with a big thermos mug full of ice water.  Believe me I know about heat and dehydration.  We have an ice maker just for the Rangers here. I’m subject to periodic bouts of nausea because of an old head injury but this was something different.  I’m due for my yearly check up so I’ll definitely mention it to the quack.

👍👍👍 At one of the places I worked at they kept stressing the need to drink water. They neglected to mention about caffeine.

[Back_Roads]

 I think the sun is just getting hotter.
After getting the pumpkin fields worked up I figured it was time to stir $hip up a bit, not my normal MO, but about once a month that compost pile needs a turn

[2A Georgia]

The dang mower started on the fifth pull so I cut the grass for the tiny BY range.  Went to the gas station and got 5 gallons of ethanol free gas to try and prime the new pump on the 98 Accord....no start condition so back to diagnosis :-(
Burning CDs to FLAC format on desktop and will copy to phone (128G available).
Paid Bills and looked at a few stocks.  Sipping some PB Whisky and trolling GTA with headphones on Pandora....squirrel....

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

 Today I will continue with yardwork. It is a Church workday so hopefully I will have some help today.

[bReTt]

16 at work today.  12 yesterday.  I’m looking forward to a couple day reprieve from the insanity.

Operated a couple switches so far, worked out, showered, shaved.  Just standing by at the moment. 

[maraudinglizard]

16 at work today.  12 yesterday.  I’m looking forward to a couple day reprieve from the insanity.

Operated a couple switches so far, worked out, showered, shaved.  Just standing by at the moment.

How about working 31 days straight with out a day off and the shifts could be 12 to 29 hours long, been there-done that several times. Ah the good ol' days. I am still trying figure out how in the h3ll I survived that job. 15 years of it was in an open cab tractor, yep, you got it no AC.

[Madd Hatter]

Holy moly! I was checking my appointments for the VA and they've got me scheduled for surgery on my birthday! WTH? 🤔 🤣😂🤣😂 Guess I won't be blowing out any forest fires er birthday candles that day.

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

The property is looking pretty good now, for dried dirt that is. At least there is nothing that is a fire hazard.

[Madd Hatter]

The property is looking pretty good now, for dried dirt that is. At least there is nothing that is a fire hazard.

Looking good! Wish my yard was that free of rocks.

Well, the freezer showed up with a big dent in the right side of the door. Delivery people were mad as all get out cause it's obvious it came from the factory that way. There were corner Styrofoam pieces protecting the corners and they were in perfect shape. We still have the freezer until they replace it so we'll see how it works. I'm thinking they'll just send a tech with a new door to replace it.

[bReTt]

16 at work today.  12 yesterday.  I’m looking forward to a couple day reprieve from the insanity.

Operated a couple switches so far, worked out, showered, shaved.  Just standing by at the moment.

How about working 31 days straight with out a day off and the shifts could be 12 to 29 hours long, been there-done that several times. Ah the good ol' days. I am still trying figure out how in the h3ll I survived that job. 15 years of it was in an open cab tractor, yep, you got it no AC.

I have been sleep deprived ever since my high school graduation night on June 14th 1990.  Stayed up late that night with family, girlfriend (now wife) and friends.  0500 the next morning I was at the MEPS and by midnight that night I was getting off of the bus at BMT.  No sleep during my military career, raising 8 kids (dad/single income), going through an apprenticeship 25 years ago and working as a high voltage lineman until today.  I work in a 24 hour shop (federal requirements) manned by 12 people to cover 24 hours/7 days a week.  24-48 hour shifts (8 hour increments) is the norm for me.  I’ve been in this department for 18 years.  10 more to go. 💪🏼

We have transmission lines that the utility owns and maintains.  12-14 hour days for 5 weeks is the most I’ve worked without a day off and been away from home (company housing).  That was when in was young and strong.  We had to pack in tools and material for much of it.  One of our trips out there to repair some distribution lines was fun because we had a motorized wheel barrow that was quite a challenge to maneuver loaded with heavy materials and rough terrain.  I have a ton of “war” stories that could tell…

[Novagun]

I hope they pay you well.

[bReTt]

I hope they pay you well.

Actually not so well.  I could go work somewhere else and make a lot more but I do want to stay married and know who my offspring are.  😆

[Madd Hatter]

I hope they pay you well.

I do want to stay married and know who my offspring are.  😆

That's not nice! 🧐😲

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

I hope they pay you well.

Actually not so well.  I could go work somewhere else and make a lot more but I do want to stay married and know who my offspring are.  😆

 I have a son-in-law in utility install and contracted repairs, he bounces from company to company and state to state with the Union as he needs to, not good for spending time at home. But he does make real good money.

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

I really took it easy most of the day. I did whack some more weeds. I also repaired my wireless headset. The replacement parts came so I got right to that. The headset sells for $149 and the parts were $23.68 shipped. I had already repaired it with JB weld but did not have confidence that it would hold up for very long since the space was so limited to apply it and retain the function of adjustability.

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

Cal Trans came yesterday with a ditch mower. It really needed to be done so I was very glad the showed up to do it. They got about 1/2 done and the Hydraulic Oil Cooler busted open making an oil spill, so then they had to send a low boy Semi rig for the broken mower and a clean-up crew to soak and dig up their oil spill. I talked to the boss and he said they should come back out and finish in a couple of weeks after they get the new oil cooler and get it mounted better, because the way it was mounted it allowed the oil cooler to flex too much causing the break. 

[Blowpipe Sam]

I protected the environment (y'all can thank me later), stood as a shining example of truth, justice, and the American way, provided a role model for dozens of impressionable youth, saved (a small piece of) the world, and generally won accolades for being an all around good guy. All a sham. People see what they want to see.

Today I shirked responsibility, delegated failure, hid, slacked off, loafed, and as usual I defrauded the state out of a day's pay.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.