Thursday, May 14th coffee and weather

Obo

Obo

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Good morning all, French Roast is in the pot, along with some sticky buns.

Guess this explains why I couldn't find today's post yet again. There was none!

All good now. You can relax.

8C and cloudy, still wet from the overnight rains. We may see 17 for the high, but still under cloud cover. Meh. Better than rain, or white fluffy frozen rain.

Hope everyone has a great day, whatever you get up to.

*hugs* (in case you need one)

Obo.
 
Good morning everyone

thanks for the start, @Obo but I think you're stuck in the past. Although today is the 14th of the month, according to my calendar it's Thursday not Wednesday, and May not April.

Wednesday, Thursday April May14th coffee and weather
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FTFY

It's 51°F and cloudy in Rockville, where we received a bit over 0.5 inches of much-needed rain yesterday evening and overnight. Much of it came down in a storm of frog-strangling intensity, though, so I'm not sure it did much more than flush the storm drain systems. Today we'll continue under gray, cloudy skies but not much threat of meaningful rain, as the temperature struggles to reach 60 degrees. It's all uphill from here, though: the daily highs from tomorrow through next Tuesday are predicted to be 72, 82, 88, 92, and 93 respectively. Those numbers look like my golf scores as I approach the halfway point on a round.

It's Thursday (I may have mentioned that already) so it's ukulele day. I'll spend time this morning going through the songbook of the month, picking out and practicing tunes I can choose to lead if someone else hasn't called them first.

Stay safe and well everyone and tell your dear ones you love them. Do it today, NOW, for tomorrow may be too late.
 
Good morning, and thanks for the coffee start, @Obo.
The cats tricked me into thinking it was feeding time, this morning, so they and I were up at 5:30 instead of 6:30. I predict another mid-day nap, especially after waking around 3:30 for a bio break...

It's cloudy and 53 in MA this morning, rising to 57 with rain, later. It's supposed to be here by noon and last most of the day.

Yesterday's visits from the PT and visiting nurse folks went okay. The PT lady gave me some stretching exercises for my foot, and the nurse checked out the scar that's pinkish. Her visits will stop after one more, next week. I don't know about PT. She told me that if I'm able to work, they're not authorized to visit and I'll need to make other arrangements. This after I mentioned working at the track next Monday. If that ends, I'll call up the VA for an in-house PT session.

Today, I have no real plans.
Hinge of the bathroom door needs to be tightened, but Brenda won't let me decend the cellar stairs for tools, after my header down our upstairs ones
Since Brenda cooked dinner last night, I imagine that we'll be dining out, today
 
Good morning, folks. I haven't posted much lately. Thank you for your cafe post, Obo. Here in Minneapolis, 50F will be warm up to 76F

I have been moving my stuff to Georgia over the last couple of years, and moving as I go back and forth. After 45 years of living in MN,
I have been collecting a lot of stuff. It has been eventful. Also, I have surgery on my Bunion and have 3 months off on a short-term disability from work.
Anyhow, I still have two more loads to move on my enclosed trailer. I will retire in December. That's the news!
 
Thanks @Obo for the coffee. As an old retired guy I'm not sure I even care what day or month it is as long as I have coffee!

It is a damp 44F here this morning, heading towards 54F, with steady rain forecast until midday tomorrow. I am getting a bit mossy around the edges with all the recent dampness!

Well, the garage saga is progressing.... permits have been received and posted, the propane tank and line have been relocated away from danger and the only thing left in the old garage is the tractor and a step ladder. (Hence the reason the ST1300 is hidden behind/under a pile of stuff in the shed.) The electrician is coming today to finalize the plans for the backup generator and figure out what unlabeled circuit breaker is currently powering the garage. The dumpster for the demolition debris is arriving tomorrow. Dig Safe has supposedly been called but I doubt they will have anything valuable to say out here in rural nowhere. Demolition starts Monday.

Be safe, be careful and watch out for flying demolition debris!

Scott
 
Good morning, all, and thanks for the Wednethursday Maypril coffee, Obo!

Sorry I've been AWOL for a bit - had an old and dear friend in town visiting from Edmonton, Alberta. She's originally from Montreal but has been living in Edmonton for the past 20 years; she's a professor at the University of Alberta. Like many people out there, she's counting the days to retirement. It was good to see her.

It's going to be cloudy and/or rainy pretty much all day today. 8°C48°F now, 15°C/59°F later.

@Sadlsor: Glad to hear you had a good birthday, complete with coconut cake, ice cream, mylar balloons and a birthday card from the pup! What more could you ask for?
@TipSTer: Wow, that's a lot of back-and-forth, but it sounds like the end is in sight. And December isn't very far away - soon you'll be happily settled in Georgia!

Well, that's it for me today. Everybody have a good one, stay safe and go safely.

Patty
 
Thx Obo!

9˚c/49f, overcast, 35mph wind from north.

It’s a public holiday over here, not that it makes any difference for me though…other that I’m under supervision.

Two days ago I smelled gasoline in the garage.
Culprit was a leaky return fuel hose on the ST.
Found a new one locally, $6.

While I had the plastic off, I did the brake and clutch bleeding, as well as replacing oil, filter, and the rear gear oil.

Been for a walk, tidied up the garage.
The wind is bothersome, I hope to stay indoors this afternoon…

Have a calm one!
Stu

From todays walk
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Good morning all. I haven’t posted here in a very long time, but I read it regularly and feel like many of you are my friends. Thanks for the start, Obo, and Kieth, I truly appreciate your daily message about telling our loved ones how we feel. Take nothing for granted, even when convenient.
It’s 64° headed for upper 70’s and sunny, might be a STella type of day
 
Obo said:
@sah48 It seems like only yesterday when my new garage was being built. Hopefully it will be an enjoyable process for you!
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Well, its gonna be an expensive process!!

Of course I am anticipating having an area where I can sort and spread out my tools so every job doesn't start with a 30 minute multi-toolbox search for a specific wrench!
 
Morning all. Overcast with rain in the forecast though I do see the odd bit of blue sky here and there. Currently 11C, 16C to come.

Drove the car today as I brought the dogs into the office with me. Got here early so they could cage match up and down the hall before anyone else arrived. They've now filled up on water and are reclined on my office floor. If I could join them I would.

Went to our daughter's dance recital for the second night in a row; she's one of the teachers and had a number of her kids dancing. She's actually been approached by another studio to come work for them as well with a very health offer. It's really nice to see her get the recognition that she deserves for her ability to choreograph/teach.

Hope everyone has a great day!
 
sah48 said:
Of course I am anticipating having an area where I can sort and spread out my tools so every job doesn't start with a 30 minute multi-toolbox search for a specific wrench!
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If it financially possible and the room is available make the new garage on the bigger rather than smaller side of whatever options you are considering. Once it is filled with tools, toys, and equipment a garage is always to small.
 
G'mornin' from SoMD! Thank you kindly for the liquid courage today, Obo. It is cloudy and cool here, though 61F/16C doesn't lend one to believe it. Tomorrow is supposed to be very nice here, great for a ride in and lunchtime volleyball. I just need to hang on through tomorrow afternoon.

Still well below the rainfall average for the year, but we did get some good rain last night and overnight. Just managed to get home before it really opened up over me, all I got was some spittles, even when the road I normally travel was closed by police. Looked like they were repairing some power poles. So, it included a 20-minute, 7-mile detour through more back roads. I have decided to mount the new rear tire soon, so I have to gather the three "magical" O-rings that go into the rear hub. I bought the tire on an Amazon special that got announced here some time last year, and it's been hanging in my garage since. Plus, it's due for an oil change, ~7k miles.

I had kind of forgotten why I like to ride. I don't go to any special places or away for weekend rides, and I don't ride in groups (there are maybe two STs in the entire area). Quite the opposite, I commute, and that is certainly NOT enjoyable. At least, not the traffic parts. And I do errands like grocery shopping or taking packages to be shipped out. I don't have the radio or music blasting like I would in the car, just me and the bike. And I think that's what it was made for and why I like it...the simplicity and me focusing on something for once. And while it isn't perfect, the ST is just feels ideal for me. Power, (modest) comforts, utility, yet also minimalist, and looks (though many would call dated). I know there are newer and nicer bikes to be had, but for me at least for now I am content. It's been said by many before: if you ride, WHATEVER you ride...just ride.

Take care y'all!
 
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Morning Obo & All from smoky, Southern Utah!

It's already fire season here, due to the lack of wetstuff from the sky!

Currently it is 73F, up from 46F and heading for 79F. We have a slight breeze now, and later the winds will be out of the NW @ 9 to 16mph.

The yesterday Costco run was a success, and I even took Chris out to dinner @ Red Lobster, for her birthday/Mother's Day. Steak & Lobster was the Wednesday Special. And the gal brought Chris a big ice cream at the end of the meal. I made the mistake of eating some of the wiped cream, and paid for it dearly last night! :chairfall1:

So, I'll be recovering from it today, so I'm not too sure just what I'll get done.

Boiled eggs, bacon, toast & OJ to start the morning. Pepsi(s) for later!

Anyone :bk13:, have a great day on the roads! :hat3:
 
Good Morning, Thanks Obo. Just read Jd 's post, which reminded me of a commercial, " One question when you turn on your bike(car) does it return the Favor" more I ride my ST the more I appreciate it. Today's Agenda, see if Wife and I can get a loan/ mortgage to build a house on our property in Williams lake. Weather Mostly Sunny 60 F , Y'all have fun G
 
Andrew Shadow said:
If it financially possible and the room is available make the new garage on the bigger rather than smaller side of whatever options you are considering. Once it is filled with tools, toys, and equipment a garage is always to small.
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I agree. I added a 4 car just before Covid. Figured it would be tons of space, since we already have a 2 car attached to the house. Nope, 4 cars isn't enough, plus I didn't add enough ceiling height for a lift. I also should have added a loft for storage.
 
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