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Sanding is on the agenda. That's after locating which box the sanders are prematurely packed in. 

If the weather allows I’ll clean the upstairs in the shop.  Got to drag the bicycles down, also.  Oh I almost forgot......more Zoom meetings.  

...Looks like it's going to be another look out the window day.

32° with 40-50 MPH winds now with forecast highs in the low to mid 40's for most of the week. 

4 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said:

...Looks like it's going to be another look out the window day.

32° with 40-50 MPH winds now with forecast highs in the low to mid 40's for most of the week. 

Woah, that's a nasty outlook, Larry. Bitter cold with winds that high. Looks like Mother Nature is assisting with the quarantine restrictions. It's around 40° here but no wind. Leaden skies with on and off rain. Sheltering in place sounds good.

4 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Woah, that's a nasty outlook, Larry. Bitter cold with winds that high. Looks like Mother Nature is assisting with the quarantine restrictions. It's around 40° here but no wind. Leaden skies with on and off rain. Sheltering in place sounds good.

We're having a very extended case of "Cabin Fever" around here. 

We're kinda used to staying home. But, knowing that we shouldn't get out makes it hard. My runs to the hardware store have been curtailed, though.

Busy at work with a engine job in a van, then this afternoon a transmission job on a truck.

 

At home working on finishing touches to my plane til drawer. I don't have near the collection many here have.

 

Got a little yard work done. Today will be non productive with wind and rain.

13 minutes ago, Al B said:

Got a little yard work done.

What little I managed to get done, Mother Nature done undone! 

11 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said:

What little I managed to get done, Mother Nature done undone! 

Yeah, that's the way it goes every spring.

It's been raining all night! Around 2" so far, but at least it's WARM!!! 60 degrees at noon.

John

4 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

My runs to the hardware store have been curtailed, though.

 

That's what I am flustered with.  I have ceased all trips to the stores.  Haven't been to the hardware store in a month.  Used to go mostly just to see what may be on sale and browse around.  I really don't need anything but feel restricted just the same.  I am going to the grocery store this week next week at the latest.  Haven't been there since March 19th.  Staying home is supposed to curb the new cases.  Evidently there are people not participating as the cases and deaths continue to rise.

Based on what I saw in the parked lot at blue borg on way home from work Saturday few are abiding by it.

Survived the Tornado Easter with no damage and only 1/2 inch rain. Finally up to 56 today. Continuing prep for Zoom Saturday. Will be working on finish on several friendship bowls today.

Wonderful news, Gerald.

same old, same old around here....made a run to lowes this more....then the drive-thru at Burger King fer lunch    One drawer is done, drawer #2 is sitting in the clamps, right now...

Good rain last night with a few minutes of strong rain.  Had to replant the green peas yesterday.  Had easter egg hunts with 2 of the grandchildren.  Worked on my Zero Turning mower Toro.  The battery is good and holds a load very well.  Checked starter.  Had it tested and it failed the test, but when we checked everything, it looked good.  So, connected it to a 12 volt battery and it spun fine.  Will put on a new solenoid tomorrow and test again.  It will have many good parts when I am finished.  I am suspecting a safety switch, but will learn when the solenoid is installed.  Then a couple more turnings this week and working on the cedar box.  That's about it unless the queen deems otherwise.