Memorial Day Weekend Folks. 

Here "Two Weeks From Anywhere" we've been riding a roller coaster as far as temperatures go. 

I spent yesterday cutting firewood for the wood-burning stove, still cleaning up winter/wind storm tree damage. 

If ( That's a big If  ) I manage to get caught up to that, I've got about a half dozen or so seasoned in place trees to take down. 

 

For some reason I'm not as fast as I used to be, must be that getting  thing. 

 

So I'll be out doing more of the above this weekend, "What's on Your weekend agenda"?  

 

 

Marie has some hospital stuff today, but the rest of the weekend will be loafing time. Got the rest of the garden planted Wednesday, the lawn mowed and ost of the weeds sprayed. So now we loaf!

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Got a little project going on the metal lathe.  Figure out what's next after I'm done.

Yesterday got a 12"X12"X3/4 piece of oak prepped for a Nativity scene puzzle to scroll saw. Today I'll attempt to cut it. If the result is worthy, tomorrow (or, today if I'm lucky) it'll get a finish. In which case, tomorrow will be a mystery until I remember what else I planned.  

27 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Yesterday got a 12"X12"X3/4 piece of oak prepped for a Nativity scene puzzle to scroll saw. Today I'll attempt to cut it. If the result is worthy, tomorrow (or, today if I'm lucky) it'll get a finish. In which case, tomorrow will be a mystery until I remember what else I planned.  

And you will share said results right! 

Pack up youngest to start her 3 year stint in Physical Therapy School in Louisville. Come back Monday head to Ft Worth Tuesday. Lol 

32 minutes ago, KevTN said:

And you will share said results right! 

You got it, Kev. Provided it'd not too screwed up. I'm a novice scroller. 

Picked up new batteries for both mowers yesterday. Need to get them installed so the mowing can continue.  Also bought a new phone yesterday so need to get it up and running. Some HS graduation open houses to attend tomorrow. Church responsibilities Sunday; also I hear there's some big race near-by I may watch/listen to off and on.

 

Monday, probably will grill out some plant based food (meat processing plant based.). Likely to compliment the potato salad and cole slaw.

I'll probably watch the Indy 500. Not much else I've been able to do lately. Had another mild  stroke and my balance has gone haywire.  Having to get a friend to install my window air conditioners. Feeling pretty useless these days. Thank god for friends !

Got all the Dice Cups commission turned so now to get them engraved and apply finish. Got half the collars done on 10 friendship bowls. Gonna try to do a little dry brush work on them so there is carving in my future.

Plan is to do as little as possible...even less IF they let me.     Daughter is having a Cook-out at her place.  

Ran the Hedge trimmers for a bit...south side of the house was getting over-grown...could have cut more, but needed to get out the chainsaw....

 

One Yard Sale...$3 spent...

longest one, counting the handle, is 6-1/2",  Irwin Screwdrivers

 

And a FREE handsaw, to boot..

Have a bill to go and pay, and other errands..

 

Wanted to get another battery for the cordless chain-saw so I could have one on the charger while using the other.

So I looked at the H-F email ads and saw they were giving a free 3AH battery ($54.99) with the purchase of their Pole Saw for $79.99. 

https://www.harborfreight.com/20v-cordless-pole-saw-tool-only-64996.html

 

 Basically $25.00 for the saw. 

 

I must say these little saws have impressed me. 

And as @Dadio would say "Go Harbor Freight". 

Celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary yesterday.   Granddaughter's HS graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon, followed by a family cookout.  If time to squeeze in between honeydoes on Saturday, will try to get some picture frames cut and assembled.

Recovering from vacation...

10 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

You got it, Kev. Provided it'd not too screwed up. I'm a novice scroller. 

That’s ok all I did was waste wood today. Some can be salvaged but not many….but at least I was play with some tree wood. I had to walk away at one point and to Woodcraft. Saw Padauk Bacon….seriously it is what is it is called….

Headed to the Indy 500 ……again.  Let’s see, this will make #52 for me.  

17 minutes ago, Ron Dudelston said:

Headed to the Indy 500 ……again.  Let’s see, this will make #52 for me.  

Gee Ron, you catching up with A.J. and Mario. It will be 10 years since I was there last. The year Tony Kanaan won. Couldn't do it now.

Enjoy and be safe. I'll be watching on TV...wave so I can see you.

56 minutes ago, KevTN said:

Saw Padauk Bacon….seriously it is what is it is called…

Does it taste like bacon?

7 hours ago, Al B said:

I'll probably watch the Indy 500. Not much else I've been able to do lately. Had another mild  stroke and my balance has gone haywire.  Having to get a friend to install my window air conditioners. Feeling pretty useless these days. Thank god for friends !

Prayers to you Al. We're here for you.

4 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Gee Ron, you catching up with A.J. and Mario. It will be 10 years since I was there last. The year Tony Kanaan won. Couldn't do it now.

Enjoy and be safe. I'll be watching on TV...wave so I can see you.

I could wave but you can’t see me.  Our seats are directly under the turn 3 cameraman.  His view is our view.