November 29, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347205 Friday again folks. Going to have to keep it short it's been a rough week; I'm dealing with a case of walking pneumonia. What's on Your Weekend Agenda? Report
November 29, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347207 Today I'm trying to recover from Thanksgiving, I'm worn out. But tomorrow the Christmas decorating begins and as much as I support reducing the decoration effort, someone else in the house seems to forget how old we are. Report
November 29, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347211 Thinking of putting the tree up. Need a good day. Report
November 29, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347220 Waiting until the Black Friday Mobs go back home...need to go to the store. Need to install hardware and feet on the Resaw Box Project.... Big Thanksgiving Dinner is Tomorrow.....about a 90 mile each way drive... Report
November 29, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347223 3 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said: I'm dealing with a case of walking pneumonia. Get well soon Larry. The thanksgiving crowd is getting smaller, but we are still cooking enough to feed the 7th Calvery. I was able to stop by to see @HandyDan and share a cup of coffee. Dan & Patti exchanged gifts & she feels she comes out ahead in the exchange, I enjoy the coffee. The fourth one is on its way to Columbus. Thanks Dan. Report
November 29, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347225 44 minutes ago, DuckSoup said: I was able to stop by to see @HandyDan and share a cup of coffee. Always enjoy the visit. Patti sent a pumpkin log from her kitchen. Heavenly, as is anything she cooks up. Report
November 29, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347232 1 hour ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: Can the rest of us have a piece?????? You certainly can. Join me. Report
November 29, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347234 Too many Saturdays this week. Wait, it's only Friday?! Report
November 29, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347235 Good week so far especially being untethered. Quiet day at home so far today; no supervision; had considered going out on Black Friday; RK had unbelievable prices on 9mm hole creators. Then I saw it was White Friday on the ground. Going to daughters/SIL this evening for a basic, Thanksgiving meal. No plans for tomorrow that I've been informed about. I may try church services in person Sunday; it's been a while. Shop is now observing winter work rules: when your tongue sticks to the tools, too cold to work. 22° out there right now with snow showers. Donuts don't survive in that environment. Report
November 29, 20241 yr comment_347236 8 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said: I'm dealing with a case of walking pneumonia. Prayers for you Larry. BTDT; didnt much care for it. It might help if you rest instead of walking though. Report
November 29, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347237 Well, I guess walking pneumonia is better than flat out in bed pneumonia, but still! I still have the cough from a cold 3 weeks ago, that's nothing compared to pneumonia! Hope you get better soon. Today I finally looked into why my trusty Hitachi 8" slider is acting up (got to spin the blade a little to get it to start). Brushes worn down to nubs. Went to Amazon to order a couple more sets and found this: Better than being in the stores I guess, but black Friday is awful even shopping online Going to drag out my big chopsaw and use it instead. That Hitachi is my favorite, I've had it 20 years and bought it used from Kent's tools in Tucson. Hitachi sure made some great tools in the 80's and 90's! When I first moved to NM in 2005, I remember seeing one of these saws new at the Ace Hardware in Santa Fe. I should have bought it..... Report
November 29, 20241 yr Author Popular Post comment_347238 30 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said: Prayers for you Larry. BTDT; didnt much care for it. It might help if you rest instead of walking though. The rest part is easier said than done. Finally got a few hours of sleep last night, first time I could lay down without having a coughing/choking fit since Tuesday. Either it will pass, or I will. Report
November 30, 20241 yr Author comment_347264 17 hours ago, JWD said: Well, I guess walking pneumonia is better than flat out in bed pneumonia, but still! I still have the cough from a cold 3 weeks ago, that's nothing compared to pneumonia! Hope you get better soon. Today I finally looked into why my trusty Hitachi 8" slider is acting up (got to spin the blade a little to get it to start). Brushes worn down to nubs. Went to Amazon to order a couple more sets and found this: Better than being in the stores I guess, but black Friday is awful even shopping online Going to drag out my big chopsaw and use it instead. That Hitachi is my favorite, I've had it 20 years and bought it used from Kent's tools in Tucson. Hitachi sure made some great tools in the 80's and 90's! When I first moved to NM in 2005, I remember seeing one of these saws new at the Ace Hardware in Santa Fe. I should have bought it..... I myself don't do Amazon, but that bunch of gobbledegoop looks like even their computer system went on strike. Report
November 30, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347271 18 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said: The rest part is easier said than done. Finally got a few hours of sleep last night, first time I could lay down without having a coughing/choking fit since Tuesday. Either it will pass, or I will. Get your doctor to give you some Benzonatate pills. Calm a cough immediately. Report
November 30, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347286 2 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said: I myself don't do Amazon, but that bunch of gobbledegoop looks like even their computer system went on strike. Probably just something overwhelmed on a busy shopping day. I've seen that site do it before (also running linux with a browser called Brave - both of which tend to show you the gritty details that windows and mac sweep under a rug or keep behind a curtain). Gave it a couple hours and then went back and found my brushes. Paid for shipping for once, I want those things quick. Report
November 30, 20241 yr Author comment_347292 35 minutes ago, JWD said: Paid for shipping for once, I want those things quick. I usually get brushes at the True Value a few miles west of me. They've got a pretty good selection and so far, they've had what I needed or something I could make work. Most expensive were a little under $2.00 each. Report
November 30, 20241 yr Author comment_347294 51 minutes ago, JWD said: (also running linux with a browser called Brave - both of which tend to show you the gritty details that windows and mac sweep under a rug or keep behind a curtain). What Distro of Linux? I've been playing around with Zoran myself. Haven't tried the Brave browser. Been using the Chromium Project browser. Report
November 30, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347295 got a series of texts from a gal i know. she bought herself a new home (new to her), and it needs a set of exterior steps (looks like 5-6 steps). do i know how to build stairs? um, yes. do i want to build these stairs? noooooo...... it would involve 6 foundation holes, 12" diameter, 36" deep each. concrete work, framing work......sorry dear, you'll have to pay someone with proper energy and tools to knock these off. here's some generic plans of what "correct" looks like..... Report
November 30, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_347298 48 minutes ago, DAB said: do i want to build these stairs? noooooo...... Not enough time to build the world Dab! I know you could, but glad to see you turn one down now and then, you need to rest too! Report
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