Steve, whats an old guy like you doing up so early? Don't you need your beauty sleep?:Rofl
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Steve, whats an old guy like you doing up so early? Don't you need your beauty sleep?:Rofl
I got the solar on my garage up and running 10 days ago. We haven't seen the sun since.
Although I do need "beauty" sleep, it's always been my habit to get up early. When I was a young un, dad would knock on my door to wake me up for work......he better not have to knock twice! His morning greeting was always the same, "It's daylight in the swamp Steve, time to make the donuts"! Donuts were not what he meant, it was time to get up feed the 300 head of cattle, then start whatever else was the "season' on the farm.Quote:
Originally Posted by spartannation
Now that I am older and don't "have" to get up early, I still do.
So,.......you're missing your beauty sleep too I see. :Rofl
I should have known this was all your fault.......:Doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by spartannation
I gave up on the beauty thing years ago. Now the chicks dig me for my witty banter and superior intelligence. Also for my modesty.
Early mornings are the best time of day, even more when your on the lake. :fish
You got that right flyier :ThumbsUp
I usually start work around 8:00 am, since I'm a early riser I'll get my coffee, go outside load any tools I'll need for the day and wait for the hired hand to show up. It's nice to have a hour or so to just have that "me" time, as it's called. Some mornings I just enjoy watching the sun come up with coffee in hand and reflect on the beauty around me. Some mornings there is 6 turkeys out in my field, sometimes there is deer, but there is always something to stop and take in the beauty of what the good Lord created and for what I am thankful for.
Although I have added an hour to my "beauty sleep", I still wake up by 6 am even in retirement. It's a bit nippy to sit out on the deck with my mug o' joe just now, but when the weather warms that's where you'll find me. Having the woods backed up to the back yard makes for some interesting viewing in the wee hours of the morn. Love that time of the day.
I have a new motor in my crosshairs. A Yamaha 20 horse electric start. Short shaft. Going to look around for best prices.
Okay, I found the goat for Jerry and hugastumps crappie camp inititation ride.......just don't scare them! :Rofl
https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/s...3965e40fb2d749
Disclaimers should never be made unless you actually want to see people attempt them. Do not scare the goats means... see what happens when you scare the goats!
Just like medication: Do not operate heavy machinery means... take two of these and go find a D8 dozer
Do not drink alcohol while taking this means.... have a handful and a six pack and see what happens!
Tim, they had some great deals at the last fishing expo a few weeks ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by flytier
There is another one coming up soon in Grand Rapids. Might be worth a look!
Finding a dealer that has a leftover from a year or two ago would be the best bet. Just need to burn of the phone dialing until you find the right place.
I'm guilty in my younger days of both.Quote:
Originally Posted by wicklundrh
I do have one rule I have always followed in my shop where there are lots of sharp spinny objects that can cut you badly real quick and that is, I disconnect ALL powercords before I crack open that first cold beer.
Funny! When I drank beer I never had to worry about doing any work. I would sit in the shop and think about all the things I "could" be doing. I had more ambition however to drink the beer than do the work! :scratchheadQuote:
Originally Posted by Just Steve
You just quit too young. If'n ya had stuck with it you would have gotten just as good at doin' both...at the same time.Quote:
Originally Posted by wicklundrh
YD, I had to be at work by 4:00 am. so now after 20 years of retirement I'm still up at 3-4 am. Just never got out of the habit.Quote:
Originally Posted by yankee doodler
I can't wait till mother nature makes her mind up what she want's to do!!!!!! Was woke up last night to the sirens blazing, what a alarm clock.
No more hand packing wheel bearings on the boat trailer, bearing buddies are installed.
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Call me anal but I still pull the hubs every couple of years just to check. I've seen way too many trailers beside the road with the hub pulled off. Usually do everything in the spring before the walleye run, hubs, install batteries and electronics, check trailer lights, test fire the motor, wash the hull, check the trolling motor, vacuum the carpet and get the vests back in the boat. Probably going to do it this weekend. As soon as the launches open at Elizabeth Park we'll be going down to the Detroit River for perch and hopefully a few walleye, too. I'll let you know when we're going, Steve, and you can tag along. Usually have room for one more.
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Originally Posted by spartannation
I think no matter what it's a good idea to pull and inspect every couple years. I remember year before last running around down Allegan way finding new bearings while my boat sat on the trailer at Eagle lake with toasted bearings because I got lazy...[emoji30] No fishin that day.Quote:
Originally Posted by spartannation
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OK..a shot from the hip..I am looking for curly cherry, rough sawn..Sunday nite I lost my BIL :pray he will be cremated and I am to make box for my sister. 4-5 bf will do, I think. I have also another project in the works that I want to do in curly,but dont know how much I need. Plans not drawn yet. Gotta build Dee a stand for her new tv. Any help or leads for wood will be greatly appreciated, hopefully not to far my home. Thanks so much bill
Maybe Rich or Steve has a lead. I got nothing Bill. Sorry about your BIL.
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Sorry for your loss.
I am willing to bet Steve will have the exact same idea as I do.
Johnson's workbench in Charlotte Michigan (right down the road from Steve's house). This is where we buy all of our high quality hard to find wood, venear, or get custom sawing down. They have a mill on site and a great selection of wood of all different types and sizes. Shoot them a call and let them know what you are looking for. Hardwood Lumber, Solid Wood Countertops, Marine and Veneer Plywood
No curly cherry here but if you can't find any and want walnut let me know. I would be happy to donate what you need. I also have some real cool discolored ash.
So sorry for your loss....
Rich called it! Johnsons Lumber here in Chartucky Michigan!
They have anything and everything for the woodworker. Start out by dialing 517-543-2727 you'll get a recorded message, just hit O and most likely Billie Jo will answer your call. Tell her you would like to be connected to the Workbench, specifically to either Matt Pashby or Ron Campeau......tell them what you need and they will tell you what they got in stock.
Be forewarned the place is addictive to the woodworker, if I had back every dime I've spent there in 20+ years I bet I'd have that 25' Contender Center Console fiberglass boat with twin 300 yamahas!
Hope that helps
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I also have some circular saw walnut I cut and milled about 14 years ago. Johnson's will have what you want and need.
If I had my money back, I would have some cool stuff too!
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Thanks to all of you. My neighbor had a small offcut of cc, and that will be the top o' box, as it stands now. I do have some walnut, I've been sitting on it for 4-5 years. Time to use it. My plan now is to make two boxes, while I am milling wood, and sis can pick what she wants.
I do hope that those of you that are doing fall camp have a great time. With both of us doing therapy, there is not time for us to attend. Dee is especially not comfortable in the vehicle, for too long a time. Getting old sucks! Next year will be better. for now......5
I'm starting to make plans for a trip to Alaska next summer. I'll be going with my son and possibly my two daughters. If the girls can't make it we'll find two other bodies to drag along. Does anyone have any tips, advise,points of interest, etc they can share? We will take gear for fishing the rivers and plan on at least one halibut trip but fishing isn't the main focus for this trip. We want to see as mush of the state as we can, within reason. If anyone has any hidden jewels as far as site seeing, catching a few fish, places to stay or even places to avoid I'm all ears.
Jerry,
Let me know where you guys are going and also how you are getting there. I've driven out there, and taken a ferry. My best friend lived in Southeast Alaska for 5 years.
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Bill sorry to hear about your BIL.
Sitting here tonight watching an old Hee Haw on RFD channel. They don't make them like that anymore. BR549. Where oh where are you tonight, Archies barber shop, Nurse Goodbody, Buck and Roy pickin' and grinnin'. Good stuff. " If there's two flies in the kitchen, which one is the cowboy"..........The one on the range".
Gloom, Despair and agony on me......deep dark depression (something?) misery.......
Loved that show.
Pretty interesting history on some of the cast such as Grandpa Jones and Jr.
Saw Nurse Goodbody (Gunilla Hutton) in Germany at a base I was stationed at. She was doing a country show. I ate lunch next to her and got to talk to her. She was the most beautiful person I had ever seen in person. Very nice also. Miss those old shows, but catch one from time to time.
I think those old shows were the motivation for my love of corny humor. My kids just roll their eyes when I drop a great pun on them, they call it bad dad humor. The greatest reward is when I hear then doing the same bad jokes to someone else.
Unbelievable weather change in just a few days
Blistering hot weather last weekend to 41 out this morning
Busted out the hoodie and long pants
That's Michigan!
My kind of weather. I am not built for heat. Not built for speed either come to think of it.
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5 squirrels in the pouch, 1/2 for me for the Spartan game( my good luck meal) and 1/2 for my mom. 85 years old and she loves her some squirrel.
What pee shooter do you use Jerry? 22 cal? Shotgun?Quote:
Originally Posted by spartannation
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No shotgun here. I was raised to use a .22 and for a number of years used a .32 muzzle loader. I still hunt for them, sneak through the woods watching for branches to bounce or listen for nuts dropping or toenails on bark. I had 7 does and a spike buck walk up on me this morning. Also called in a coyote with my Mr. Squirrel call.