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

[bReTt]

Coffee at the moment while I read, surf and pray.  It’s dark, gray and drizzle outside.  Just a gloomy looking day all around.  I stepped out to the shop to warm up some coffee in the microwave (don’t have one in the house).  Upon my return I stopped off for a few moments to enjoy the sound of the rain hitting the tin roof on the gazebo. It’s was chilly out and I only have a thin t-shirt on so that moment was brief. 

The plan is to wake up, get to SS and church.  This afternoon is when we go pick up Bella (Rottweiler) and bring her home for a few days to see how bringing her home permanently might be.  I’m mixed on what I want to happen.  I’m certainly in favor of the sense of security that a dog brings to the home.  I have a strong feeling that she will be a good dog for us (but don’t really know yet) but I’m not sure how I want to deal with her living/sleeping arrangements.  For me, dogs don’t belong in the house however she will need to be inside for a bit so we can bond and build that pack order.  I know from out previous dog that being outside builds a sense of independence in the animal (which is good).  Bella is a good sized dog and Rottweilers are powerful animals so we want to be sure to have a chill dog.  Having her inside might be the best way to be sure that we can influence her to be a people dog and an active part of our pack. 

Sincerely,
So unsure 🙃

[Madd Hatter]

Good morning to a flooded landscape, 9 inches in 48 hours, total for a 7 day period 13. Already moved flooded fowl to higher ground this morning. Another line of rain is coming probably in an hour or so, any other flood/damage control will be hold until this mess totally over. Bill has it right for my handle "wading lizard".

Wow that's a lot of rain in two days and 7 days, Hemet, California where I'm at they say 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. We have had years with over 30 inches though.

Yeah, you guys are stealing all our rain this year due to el ninos. We've had less than a tenth of an inch since September. Dry, dry, dry! Probably going to loose more trees this year. At least the road hasn't been muddy.

[Jshooter71]

Thank you guys for praying for, and your concern for Ayrabella. After 1030, she held herself together, kept some Ritz crackers down and sipping water. About an hour later, she felt better. She hung out on the couch all day and I got my inventory done. Just thought I’d give an update and a thank you to you all. With all she’s been through, she needs to get back on the meds her doctor had her on, it was like Prilosec, but for kids. She was doing really good on it, not sure why we stopped it. She has a G.I. appointment later this month.

[Insanity]

Good to hear shes doing better John.

I just dropped the kids back off to their mom after taking them to kalahari yesterday we stayed overnight. It was the family trip and I was very glad to have my mom ride up and share a room with me. My big monster had a absolute blast with her cousins. My lill monster he did better than last time, he got into the water and played for a while. Then last night he started to run a fever so some Tylenol and a very sleepless night for me and a restless toss and turning for him. He has 4 molars coming in all at once pore guy is having a rough go at it right now.

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

Thank you guys for praying for, and your concern for Ayrabella. After 1030, she held herself together, kept some Ritz crackers down and sipping water. About an hour later, she felt better. She hung out on the couch all day and I got my inventory done. Just thought I’d give an update and a thank you to you all. With all she’s been through, she needs to get back on the meds her doctor had her on, it was like Prilosec, but for kids. She was doing really good on it, not sure why we stopped it. She has a G.I. appointment later this month.

Good to hear she is doing better, I too feel a little better tonight. My coughs have been getting more productive and I am coughing some of the gunk out now. My abs should be pretty ripped from all the coughing, but even if they are, they are in stealth mode disguised under an older man belly "canopy". I have lost some weight this week though.

[bReTt]

Thank you guys for praying for, and your concern for Ayrabella. After 1030, she held herself together, kept some Ritz crackers down and sipping water. About an hour later, she felt better. She hung out on the couch all day and I got my inventory done. Just thought I’d give an update and a thank you to you all. With all she’s been through, she needs to get back on the meds her doctor had her on, it was like Prilosec, but for kids. She was doing really good on it, not sure why we stopped it. She has a G.I. appointment later this month.

Good to hear! 

[Jshooter71]

Good morning GTA! Happy Monday! It’s early, 0245 now. I have to get an early start to Russellville this morning. I’m meeting with a crew and a crane, we’re changing out 5 rooftop package units. Supposed to be a 3 day job, I’m trying to make my presence a 2 day job. I went to bed at 1930, set my alarm for 0330, but woke up at 1230, 0100, 0200 and 0230. I’m not so sure anyone on this job has a real plan and I didn’t make the plan, I was simply invited- voluntold, if you will. So, I figured I’d get on the road at 0400, wash my van, and get on the highway and get to the job before everyone else. I told them I’m only staying in the hotel one night and I’m sleeping in my own bed Tuesday night. If they still need me Wednesday, I’ll get there at 0900, after my Wednesday morning meeting. I was told the crane company has all the HVAC units and they’re probably bringing 2 at a time. I’m planning on having all 5 units disconnected from gas & power today, ready to be lifted off. The younger fellows, which is all of them, can do all the hard labor. I’ll make sure all the technical stuff goes right.

[avator]

Morning....
Betty Lou got up with the dogs this morning. I didn't hear a thing until she was coming back to bed.
Weatherman decided he would knock 10 degrees off of his prediction of 70 today from what he said yesterday. Now he says it will be closer to 60, Still no rain until next weekend but apparently that needs to be taken with a grain of salt.
I still plan on getting the GMC battery charged if it will, and get both trucks cleaned up but I may get a later start and let the temps come up a bit. I don't need to be out there getting wet and sick. I been lucky so far this year but, I have won money on lottery tickets and struck by lightning in my life....   
Meantime I think I'll set up and see how I do in some 50' casual match shooting without making a complete fool of myself. I'll sample several guns/pellets to see how they/I do.

[Insanity]

Mornin Im up early took the big monster to schoo hit up McScrots and have a Dr appt at 9. Ill shower after that and take a wee nap then go get my lill monster.

[anti-squirrel]

I\m burning up some use-it-or-lose-it vacation.  I still got up with Sonja at 4:20 to ensure she had a hot cup of coffee waiting for her before she headed to work.

Plans? 

Probably a little PC gaming, then maybe a run to the bank and then a local auto salvage yard.  I have some metal scrap that may become something like a flat-bed trailer to pull behind the Husqvarna, or maybe just get hauled to the recycler.  After working on cars/trucks yesterday, I may clean up the car port.  I also may take apart my PP700 for some work.  I may pull the gas piston out of the Hatsan QE break-barrel and see about recharging it since we both love shooting "Thumper".

I also may do nothing except read.

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

The DOG jumped up on the bed at 5 am and decide I should get up.
He sleeps in our bedroom in a locked kennel.
He went up to bed when my wife did and I came to bed much later.
If the door is open, he will go right in there and stay there if he is tired & sleepy.
I suppose my dear wife figured I would see that the kennel door was not closed "in a pitch black bedroom" and take care of it when I came to bed....Not ! 

I will be finishing up the last of the Christmas stuff today. 


Best Wishes - Tom

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

Up a few times in the night but able to get adequate sleep, I still feel sick but I am better than yesterday morning. I do not think I have and infection so antibiotics wouldn't help this, Virus just needs to run it's course. My appetite came back yesterday and I ate more like normal.  It's 66°F in the house this morning and I feel comfortable enough.

[Blowpipe Sam]

Mornin ya'll.  I didn't sleep last night so I slept this morning.  La Munequita woke me up just few minutes ago.  It looks gray and nasty out there.  No plans beyond the acquisition of provisions.  Hopefully  headed to woods with gun and dog.

[Madd Hatter]

I\m burning up some use-it-or-lose-it vacation.  I still got up with Sonja at 4:20 to ensure she had a hot cup of coffee waiting for her before she headed to work.

Plans? 

Probably a little PC gaming, then maybe a run to the bank and then a local auto salvage yard.  I have some metal scrap that may become something like a flat-bed trailer to pull behind the Husqvarna, or maybe just get hauled to the recycler.  After working on cars/trucks yesterday, I may clean up the car port.  I also may take apart my PP700 for some work.  I may pull the gas piston out of the Hatsan QE break-barrel and see about recharging it since we both love shooting "Thumper".

I also may do nothing except read.

Hey Peter, it's December not May.🤔😁

[maraudinglizard]

Good morning, still gray and yucky outside but it's not raining so that is a plus. Work on tying up the last of the retirement paper trail, hopefully this the last of this mess. Do a mail run to pick air gun and reloading stuff. Can't do much outside until it dries out a little, it doesn't take long to turn the ground into mud around here.

[bReTt]

Up at 0630.  Took the newest member of the house out and about the property.  Showed her how to make coffee.  She seemed willing but not having hands poses a problem.  I guess I’ll have to continue to make it then.  I had an appointment for an esophagram.  I wasn’t aware that I wasn’t supposed to have eaten or drank anything for 8 hours prior.  I’m supposed to go back at 1400 now.  Just chilling in the chair at the moment.  Not sure what to do.  We are thrown off with having a new dog here. 

[Tater]

Making calls to a realtor and a lender about a house we are thinking of buying. We've been looking for several months and we finally found one. Luckily, it sits on an acre with woods behind it so
I could finally have a place to shoot. Only issue is no garage, and it has a septic instead of city sewer. Anyone have any thoughts on the septic? I never dealt with that before. The house is 5 years old.

[anti-squirrel]

Making calls to a realtor and a lender about a house we are thinking of buying. We've been looking for several months and we finally found one. Luckily, it sits on an acre with woods behind it so
I could finally have a place to shoot. Only issue is no garage, and it has a septic instead of city sewer. Anyone have any thoughts on the septic? I never dealt with that before. The house is 5 years old.

When you're getting the home inspected, hire a separate inspector to check out the septic and verify it's working perfectly IN WRITING.  I'd also be inclined to ensure the previous owner has it pumped as part of the contract.  Sure, some can go a decade and more, but why take chances?

I have experience with conventional septic systems and septic that uses solids tanks with pumping stations.  No p[roblems either way, just good to know what type of septic, and strive for an accurate leech-field map along with location of the distribution box.  Most modern septic systems require some hoop-jumping to meet code, so your likelihood of something shady is slim... But an inspection shifts liability and keeps you safe. 

At this point in life, I'd rather have septic versus city-maintained.  There are drawbacks and benefits for septic systems; a home that comes with a good septic system will save you from nickel-dime hogwash municipalities like to offload onto residents.  Sure, putting in a new septic system will cost a big chunk of change.  But this place has one, so you're good to go. 

[Tater]

When you're getting the home inspected, hire a separate inspector to check out the septic and verify it's working perfectly IN WRITING.  I'd also be inclined to ensure the previous owner has it pumped as part of the contract.  Sure, some can go a decade and more, but why take chances?

I have experience with conventional septic systems and septic that uses solids tanks with pumping stations.  No p[roblems either way, just good to know what type of septic, and strive for an accurate leech-field map along with location of the distribution box.  Most modern septic systems require some hoop-jumping to meet code, so your likelihood of something shady is slim... But an inspection shifts liability and keeps you safe. 

At this point in life, I'd rather have septic versus city-maintained.  There are drawbacks and benefits for septic systems; a home that comes with a good septic system will save you from nickel-dime hogwash municipalities like to offload onto residents.  Sure, putting in a new septic system will cost a big chunk of change.  But this place has one, so you're good to go. 

Thanks Peter, very good info. By the way, the house is being sold "as is" so that made me a little nervous.

[buellm2]

Making calls to a realtor and a lender about a house we are thinking of buying. We've been looking for several months and we finally found one. Luckily, it sits on an acre with woods behind it so
I could finally have a place to shoot. Only issue is no garage, and it has a septic instead of city sewer. Anyone have any thoughts on the septic? I never dealt with that before. The house is 5 years old.

Septic systems are great if you take care of them.   They have to be pumped out periodically to remove solids that have settled out and any greasy fatty stuff floating on top of the liquid sewage in the tank.   Not  pumping them out causes premature leach field failure.   It's many thousands to excavate and dispose of the old leach field and then install a new one.   

In NH I think it costs about $250 to pump out a 1000-1500 gallon septic tank.   I only pump mine out every 6-8 years.    The pumping companies suggest pumping much more often but we are very careful to minimize oily greasy stuff that goes down the drain.    Oily greasy stuff is what destroys leach fields.   Most chemicals and also petroleum products are bad for septic systems also.  A five year old system should be fine for decades so long as the previous owners didn't dump inappropriate stuff down the drain.  I'd want to know when it was last pumped or if it was ever pumped or just plan on pumping soon after purchase.

If you have a lot of people putting a heavy load on the system and dump frying grease down the drain, you'll have to pump out the septic tank every couple years.