Yep.....that day again....Shop will be closed today..

 

Still trying to get Paint splatters off my hands and arms.....small bathroom,, handle for the paint rollers was almost too long...

IF you turn the overhead light on, you WILL need to be wearing sunglasses..

 

So..what did all of you get done, over the weekend?  

 

As for me?

 

Put under cabinet LED lights in this weekend.

 

Before

 

After

 

Saturdays outing kicked my butt. Stood in line almost 1-1/2 hours for early voting. Enjoyed the drive afterwards viewing the foliage and stopping at a local, family orchard for some late season apples. Peak color weekend; got to spend a little time with oldest granddaughter. Youngest granddaughter was just up the road from @Fred W. Hargis Jr at a swim meet at Lima YMCA hosted by Bluffton College. Decent day for her; a 1st, and (2) 4th place finishes. Daughter came over Sunday afternoon to visit for a couple hours, pick up some potting soil and raid the garden. We picked lots of tomatoes, dug some carrots and harvested some purple cabbage. Mrs. and I enjoyed sitting in the sun for about an hour.

 

Busy week ahead. Neurologist appointment tomorrow. Urologist appointment Thursday. NOTE to self: Important not to get those two mixed up. Aside from that, watch the leaves change color, then fall to the ground. Hoping I can put together a compelling case to persuade the Mrs. to stop at the donut shop after doctors appointments. If not, resort to Plan B; whine and look pitful; If that doesnt work, implement Plan C; throw a tantrum.

1 hour ago, Gunny said:

Put under cabinet LED lights in this weekend.

 

Before

 

After

 

WOW! That makes a world of difference!

1 hour ago, Grandpadave52 said:

 Hoping I can put together a compelling case to persuade the Mrs. to stop at the donut shop after doctors appointments. If not, resort to Plan B; whine and look pitful; If that doesnt work, implement Plan C; throw a tantrum.

I'm laughing, Dave, but that doesn't mean I won't keep you in my thoughts and wish for a speedy and complete recovery.

 

As for me, I'll probably try to complete winter yard prep this week. Yesterday I got out the smoker and cooked a pork butt...the last for this season. I  Had wanted do a brisket but they are so expensive any more I settled for the pork. So today I have to clean up the smoker and out it away for the winter. Shop wise, I'm considering a making a wedgie sled (used to cut segments for a segmented bowl for non-turners). I also have a couple of end tables I finished in shellac (not the proper finish for this application) I need to renew the table tops and I'll probably top coat them with a varnish.

Edited October 28, 20241 yr by Fred W. Hargis Jr

A cool day today. High temperature is 47 degrees with a light wind from the NW at 6 mph. RH is at 35%. I can't believe how the leaves have piled up. Maples are about cleared and the oaks have started piling their big leaves on top.

Monday  I'll leave it at that. 

1 hour ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said:

I'm laughing, Dave, but that doesn't mean I won't keep you in my thoughts and wish for a speedy and complete recovery.

Thanks Fred. OK to laugh...only thing that's getting me through this; well that and an occasional donut treat.

i should get off my butt and wander down to the shop and at a minimum clean it up a bit.  if really motivated, start building a cherry desk for a friend.

 

but i'm just tired.  don't sleep well, drag all day.  some days a nap is really nice.  and now my tooth hurts.  sigh.

saw an article about a guy having a 1975 proof dime that was missing the S mint mark, one of 2 known, and he sold it for 500k+.  i checked mine, it has the mint mark.....drat.....

Errands have been run....will no longer order the Fish Sammichs at McD's....they SUCK.    

 

New litter box ( w/lid) for the cats.....

 

Still picking white paint off of me...66 mostly sunny WINDY degrees outside...

 

Will wait until tomorrow to hang doors..

Customer states:

Car would not start. Attempted to jump start and cables caught on fire.  No other comments.

 

This was fun to put starter in then crank up.

 

 

And the alternator still works let alone the battery didn't blow. It'll take 2 rolls of duct tape to fix that kinda stupid.

Edited October 28, 20241 yr by Grandpadave52

a shocking result.

A hot rod starter ?

7 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Hoping I can put together a compelling case to persuade the Mrs. to stop at the donut shop after doctors appointments.

 

a Danish is a donut without a hole.

Anniversary day with the love of my life! Ribeye and sirloins off the grill. Baked taters and green beans. Copious amounts of butter and sour cream. Life is indeed wonderful. 

45 minutes ago, DeVere said:

Anniversary day with the love of my life! Ribeye and sirloins off the grill. Baked taters and green beans. Copious amounts of butter and sour cream. Life is indeed wonderful. 

Congratulations to you and the Mrs.