Good morning! Are you up yet? What's your plans for today?

[avator]

Nah, I been up since 4. I will admit, I do have the sloth thing down pat.
Been out in the shop sorting through stuff that Betty Lou brought back from Ohio for me. Lots of small containers for odds and ends, bits and pieces. 3 or 4 power strips and some small tool kits.
Next I set up the PC she brought me in the casting shack. After that I got the new chainsaw fired up and took it for a test drive on a limb that had fallen recently. I cut it up small enough to burn in the wood stove.
If and when motivation returns I'll cruise the property gathering more wood stove fodder to cut up. No shortage of it here.
Supposed to be 95+ so I don't expect much in outdoor activities this afternoon.

[bReTt]

Eye appts for the boys, ribs to cook, stain the closet, make a door for it, Bible study later this evening.  Tomorrow Mrs. P starts her busy schedule being teacher, driver, mother and wife.  C starts his Diesel mechanic program at Bates, Heather started the Vet Tech program at Pierce today.  Much to do, here we go!

[maraudinglizard]

Hurricane prep mode, time to lock it down, fuel up the vehicles, fuel up the tractor, charge everything up, store water, and get extra zoo food. Waiting on a hurricane is like being stalked by a turtle.

[Blowpipe Sam]

Hurricane prep mode, time to lock it down, fuel up the vehicles, fuel up the tractor, charge everything up, store water, and get extra zoo food. Waiting on a hurricane is like being stalked by a turtle.

Yep. We’re still pretty well prepared from the last one.  Mom’s little camper is loaded up and parked in her driveway.  I guess I’ll spend the next two days putting the last bits away and tying stuff down here.  These ones that come up through the Yucatán strait can be nasty and it looks like we’re gonna get some of it no matter where it goes.

So much for sloth and dissipation.

[maraudinglizard]

Hurricane prep mode, time to lock it down, fuel up the vehicles, fuel up the tractor, charge everything up, store water, and get extra zoo food. Waiting on a hurricane is like being stalked by a turtle.

Yep. We’re still pretty well prepared from the last one.  Mom’s little camper is loaded up and parked in her driveway.  I guess I’ll spend the next two days putting the last bits away and tying stuff down here.  These ones that come up through the Yucatán strait can be nasty and it looks like we’re gonna get some of it no matter where it goes.

So much for sloth and dissipation.

Yeah, the models are not very promising right now and with Micheal still fresh on the local minds it's hard not to ignore this monster. A lot of transplants are in for a rude awakening around here when certain supplies start to dwindle real quick. Here is a funny one to ponder about, which food isle not the water isle in the grocery store empties the fasted in less than 4 hours. Hurricane survival question for the day.

[Madd Hatter]

Got a giggle out of the "Waiting on a hurricane is like being stalked by a turtle".🤣😂🤣😂

[avator]

Hurricane prep mode, time to lock it down, fuel up the vehicles, fuel up the tractor, charge everything up, store water, and get extra zoo food. Waiting on a hurricane is like being stalked by a turtle.

Yep. We’re still pretty well prepared from the last one.  Mom’s little camper is loaded up and parked in her driveway.  I guess I’ll spend the next two days putting the last bits away and tying stuff down here.  These ones that come up through the Yucatán strait can be nasty and it looks like we’re gonna get some of it no matter where it goes.

So much for sloth and dissipation.

Yeah, the models are not very promising right now and with Micheal still fresh on the local minds it's hard not to ignore this monster. A lot of transplants are in for a rude awakening around here when certain supplies start to dwindle real quick. Here is a funny one to ponder about, which food isle not the water isle in the grocery store empties the fasted in less than 4 hours. Hurricane survival question for the day.

Beer and wine?

[Insanity]

Around here its bread milk and eggs. I go for the beer lol.

[avator]

Toilet paper was just too easy.

[maraudinglizard]

Hurricane prep mode, time to lock it down, fuel up the vehicles, fuel up the tractor, charge everything up, store water, and get extra zoo food. Waiting on a hurricane is like being stalked by a turtle.

Yep. We’re still pretty well prepared from the last one.  Mom’s little camper is loaded up and parked in her driveway.  I guess I’ll spend the next two days putting the last bits away and tying stuff down here.  These ones that come up through the Yucatán strait can be nasty and it looks like we’re gonna get some of it no matter where it goes.

So much for sloth and dissipation.

Yeah, the models are not very promising right now and with Micheal still fresh on the local minds it's hard not to ignore this monster. A lot of transplants are in for a rude awakening around here when certain supplies start to dwindle real quick. Here is a funny one to ponder about, which food isle not the water isle in the grocery store empties the fasted in less than 4 hours. Hurricane survival question for the day.

Beer and wine?

Not even close. Here is the answer to the question. It's the entire snack food isle. I mean nothing is left on the shelves not even a crumb. Water is the next thing but hold on the only water that will be left is Distilled water. Soda isle is next along with the alcohol. Those 2 are about half empty by the time a storm hits. Having worked in Points of distribution(PODS) it is amazing how many people are going to survive on potato chips, dip, and soda.

[avator]

Hurricane prep mode, time to lock it down, fuel up the vehicles, fuel up the tractor, charge everything up, store water, and get extra zoo food. Waiting on a hurricane is like being stalked by a turtle.

Yep. We’re still pretty well prepared from the last one.  Mom’s little camper is loaded up and parked in her driveway.  I guess I’ll spend the next two days putting the last bits away and tying stuff down here.  These ones that come up through the Yucatán strait can be nasty and it looks like we’re gonna get some of it no matter where it goes.

So much for sloth and dissipation.

Yeah, the models are not very promising right now and with Micheal still fresh on the local minds it's hard not to ignore this monster. A lot of transplants are in for a rude awakening around here when certain supplies start to dwindle real quick. Here is a funny one to ponder about, which food isle not the water isle in the grocery store empties the fasted in less than 4 hours. Hurricane survival question for the day.

Beer and wine?

Not even close. Here is the answer to the question. It's the entire snack food isle. I mean nothing is left on the shelves not even a crumb. Water is the next thing but hold on the only water that will be left is Distilled water. Soda isle is next along with the alcohol. Those 2 are about half empty by the time a storm hits. Having worked in Points of distribution(PODS) it is amazing how many people are going to survive on potato chips, dip, and soda.

Yeah, I'm still going for the beer.   

[avator]

I am living proof that man can survive on peanut butter and Budweiser.

[Insanity]

I am living proof that man can survive on peanut butter and Budweiser.

Coors light and hate there is a pork chop in every can and sheer will to be an 4th point of contact the next day.

[Blowpipe Sam]

I am living proof that man can survive on peanut butter and Budweiser.

You got the right idea Bill.  Stock up on the beer necessities (that's how a bear can rest at ease if he's got those beer necessities).

There is nothing worse than having to make a beer run in the middle of a hurricane.  Ask me how I know. 

Now go look at the frozen foods aisle 

Makes you wonder what some people are thinking.

[maraudinglizard]

I am living proof that man can survive on peanut butter and Budweiser.

You got the right idea Bill.  Stock up on the beer necessities (that's how a bear can rest at ease if he's got those beer necessities).

There is nothing worse than having to make a beer run in the middle of a hurricane.  Ask me how I know. 

Now go look at the frozen foods aisle 

Makes you wonder what some people are thinking.

I haven't figured that one out yet either, what part of no electricity do you not understand.

[Madd Hatter]

Hurricane prep mode, time to lock it down, fuel up the vehicles, fuel up the tractor, charge everything up, store water, and get extra zoo food. Waiting on a hurricane is like being stalked by a turtle.

Yep. We’re still pretty well prepared from the last one.  Mom’s little camper is loaded up and parked in her driveway.  I guess I’ll spend the next two days putting the last bits away and tying stuff down here.  These ones that come up through the Yucatán strait can be nasty and it looks like we’re gonna get some of it no matter where it goes.

So much for sloth and dissipation.

Yeah, the models are not very promising right now and with Micheal still fresh on the local minds it's hard not to ignore this monster. A lot of transplants are in for a rude awakening around here when certain supplies start to dwindle real quick. Here is a funny one to ponder about, which food isle not the water isle in the grocery store empties the fasted in less than 4 hours. Hurricane survival question for the day.

Beer and wine?

Not even close. Here is the answer to the question. It's the entire snack food isle. I mean nothing is left on the shelves not even a crumb. Water is the next thing but hold on the only water that will be left is Distilled water. Soda isle is next along with the alcohol. Those 2 are about half empty by the time a storm hits. Having worked in Points of distribution(PODS) it is amazing how many people are going to survive on potato chips, dip, and soda.

So healthy food right?😋😂🤣😂

[Ronfiveo]

Got a giggle out of the "Waiting on a hurricane is like being stalked by a turtle".🤣😂🤣😂

A potentially deadly ninja turtle.

Ron

[avator]

Morning...
Got up at 4 and made coffee. Boss got up soon after wanting to eat and go out. When it got daylight out I headed out.
The mission:
Take that a/c that plugged up and got the wall wet in the bedroom apart and clean it up. This is a 6000 btu window unit that has the ECO feature. That means when it reaches the set temp it will shut completely down as opposed to the compressor kicking off but the fan continuing to run. The one I have in the Red Shed is the same. This one will replace the one in the Castin' Shack that does not have this feature. That one will go in the bedroom and will only be turned an hour before we go to bed or if the house gets too hot for the main unit to handle.
I went out this morning and pulled the nasty a/c unit apart. You have to understand the nature of where we live... it's swampy and the green pollen is ridiculous as are the pine needles. An a/c unit is like a magnet for this stuff. Hence the drain pan plugging up and the water leaking out on the inside.
There is a product called Awesome and I've used it for years cleaning up customer's computer cases when they came in my shop. Smoke stains just roll right off with it. Today I used the version that also included bleach.
With that stuff, my shop compressor, a rag and a garden hose I was able to make the unit look like new.
The reason I want that unit in the Castin' Shack is so I can set it and forget it. Like the Red Shed it will be set to 72. This keeps the inside cool and dry without running 24/7.

[maraudinglizard]

Made the fuel run this morning. In the process of lining up animal food and get that today. Tomorrow is finish battening down the hatches and storing the loose stuff.  Heads up for those that are along the coast in front of this thing need to get your fuel and propane today if possible, some places are starting to limit gasoline and other fuel supplies.

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

Good morning! I was going to get up at 5:15 this morning but shut the alarm off and climbed back into bed instead. I got up at 6:30.

 My neck is still a bit stiff and is sore too. My right arm aches from the ER sticking a nerve when trying to draw my blood. It makes it a bit harder to get motivated adding that to the normal back pain. I have been taking it easy and plan on going slow so as to not aggravate my neck issue. 

I was going to clean the Dodge truck yesterday but didn't because it was already too hot out when I went out to start.

 I also need to clean the webs off my GMC and spray pesticide under and in it to kill the spiders that took it over since I drove it last, when I hauled some scrap lumber to the dump in it. I guess the spiders that were on the lumber decided to stay with the pickup instead of being dumped.

 AS SOON as I am done with my coffee I am going to get at it today and accomplish something before it gets hot.
  "Today's temperature is forecast to be MUCH COOLER than yesterday." It is supposed to get to 98°F with 17% humidity.