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Good evening Oregon and everyone everywhere else. Started raining this morning and was a little to much to be out in loading pellets. So, they’re still on the truck in the pole barn. Got a couple of other things done.
Also worked in the homemade “ice cream topping” and cold weather antifreeze today. So far, the sampling is showing positive potential…
Chris, no Hummingbirds up here at Bravo right now. They're all staying warm in the Valley.
We do have these little critters that are mostly hibernating now, but a couple of them didn't get the memo....and yes I bribed him with a Frito!
Morning all. Temps are finally reasonable for a change.
Jim, not my playmate. With 3 other dogs I have plenty of buddies. Besides I prefer ones that can actually do something. The 2yo heeler is coming along well and is turning into a great pal. I took her to work with me most of the last couple weeks and she did great. I call her the GenZ Heeler... No job, doesn't want a job, and is perfectly fine laying on the couch all day. She loves everyone so the only thing I need work with her on is not running up to every person she sees, especially the people that are 100yds away. smh. Pretty much the opposite of my other heeler. We have in interesting pack to say the least....
Back to full days and a normal work schedule starting tomorrow.
Good morning Oregon and everyone everywhere else. Was down to 18. Some clouds moving in and temp now up to 29.
Rich, we’ve been talking about a ‘buddy’ for Snoopy, but it will have to be a smaller breed and most likely a rescue. Bend shelter has a black lab mix that the write up describes just what we would be looking for, but I don’t think the Warden can handle another big dog. She’s does bring up “ lap” dog so we’ll see. I’ve always had the soft spot towards Labs. Up until Eitrie they had always been black. Eitrie (daughter named him) was the first yellow. Now Snoopy.
Snoopy fits your Gen Z to a T! He loves to race up to anyone he sees with his ‘over the horizon’ eye sight. Our social skills are fantastic. it’s our exuberation combined with the attitude that if it walks and breaths then it should want to play. Not everyone is appreciative of a playful, jumping, excited very big pup.
Good evening Oregon and every one everywhere else.
Run into a problem with the tractor forks. Not sure if it’s the length or the width or a combination of both. I’ll diagnose later when I have more time.
Good morning Oregon and everyone everywhere else. Clear and a warm balmy 8*. Well, warm in the house anyway.
Tractor Forks will have to go back. Found a broken bolt on a cross piece which is minor but they are the 43” and not the 60”. Have a couple of pallets that will make good kindling now, unless I want to rebuild them.
Saw that on FB earlier today also. Always makes me wonder what the heck they were looking at when they passed the 2 or 3 warning signs about low clearance. We have one of those here in Corvallis on 53rd. Crazy how often it gets hit.
Good evening Oregon and everyone everywhere else.
n 1980 a good friend, fellow Flight Engineer, someone I flew the "circuit with", went into Iran and Pakistan with and all around good guy was killed in the Crash of a P3 in Pago Pago. I was notified by an NAS Whidbey group I'm in that they would be putting up a Gold Star - Memory tree and names from any service could be submitted for consideration. Since Whidbey is now the west coast home port for all Pacific Reconnaissance & Patrol Squadrons, I had my Son In Law (a Chief Petty Officer at Whidbey) put Jim's name in. Well, I got a picture today....
Dog crate to get put together now. Pellets unloaded. Putting 12 bags a trip in the bucket again turned out to be the ticket. Forks are going back.
Originally Posted by River Wild
Saw that on FB earlier today also. Always makes me wonder what the heck they were looking at when they passed the 2 or 3 warning signs about low clearance. We have one of those here in Corvallis on 53rd. Crazy how often it gets hit.
It happens or happened often enough it was actually a question on most Oregon Law Enforcement Applications or promotion written exams. There would be a picture of a log truck jammed under an overpass and then multiple choice on "What action would you initially take to get the roadway cleared?" Funny as all get out until the first 3 or 4 I'd have to cover.
Another spot was wintertime chip trucks on 18B just South of Willamina in Polk County. 90° corner with railroad tracks cutting the radius. It would get slick as all get out. At least two if not 3 chip trucks every winter off the corner, on their side down a 10' embankment. We hated it because the only tow trucks capable of getting them out of there usually came out of Oregon City. You could kiss at least 6 hours of your shift and lunch break gone..........No, State Highway didn't have the Incidence Response trucks in those days. You would have an easier time finding Bigfoot than you would getting an ODOT crew out there.
Yep, that is probably not a crowd pleaser. Probably not as bad as getting jammed up under an overpass, getting a ticket for Failure to Obey traffic Control devises and Careless Driving, but still bad enough when having to explain to the boss why he’s a proud owner of 2 sections of slightly used garage door.
Pretty looking wood though.
I managed to put the blade on the tractor through the wood fence by the pole barn last night. So, after the anniversary and holiday travels I’ll get to pick up 5 1X6X8 dog eared boards and…..
