Is anyone else experiencing a glitch in the matrix tonight? I could not log in for about 2 hours tonight, getting a message that the page could not be reached. Finally got in, and can't upload a photo.
We had an accumulation of robins a few weeks ago. I read somewhere that we have two seasonal migrations, one is robins heading back to Canada and then summer robins. The summer ones haven't arrived yet.
There is also a type of thrush that has adapted to look very similar to robins, for reasons that escape me, and some people are looking at the thrush through their untrained eyes. I don't remember where I read this...
Two motion detector outdoor floods at my studio went out. I checked them out and figured they needed to be replaced. Picked up two new ones. Up an eight ft stepladder and pulled the first old one down. Scraped the old caulking and wired the new one in. Didn't work. Up the ladder and pulled it. Checked everything and remounted it. Didn't work again so I pulled it and checked everything again. Remounted it and still didn't work so I pulled it, threw it across the yard and opened the second box and mounted the second one. It worked. Cheap azz China ****.
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Two motion detector outdoor floods at my studio went out. I checked them out and figured they needed to be replaced. Picked up two new ones. Up an eight ft stepladder and pulled the first old one down. Scraped the old caulking and wired the new one in. Didn't work. Up the ladder and pulled it. Checked everything and remounted it. Didn't work again so I pulled it and checked everything again. Remounted it and still didn't work so I pulled it, threw it across the yard and opened the second box and mounted the second one. It worked. Cheap azz China ****.
Waiting on @VegasFrank ’s take on the Chinese issue
Carnuba wax works great for a finish on vulcanite and smooth briar. Charge a harder buff wheel, the friction will melt it. Polish with a light touch.
"It is the finish of choice for most briar tobacco smoking pipes, as it produces a high gloss when buffed that dulls with time, rather than flaking off like most other finishes."
Have an offer to stay on with the same title but different structure to it all. I think I’ll be taking it though it does mean a pretty heavy shift in schedule and family time.
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Very sorry to hear this. I pray things will work out for the best for you and your family. 🙏🏼
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
Well that sucks. You might have to sell off some shopping carts to make ends meet.
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
Dang, that sucks. I hope it doesn't last long, or that you find something better.
I hope you are right on both accounts!
Snow Day!
Made these folding shelves on both sides of our hot tub. Now for a little matching stain and clear lacquer to complete.
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
Even prettier!
How? What the ****!
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Is anyone else experiencing a glitch in the matrix tonight? I could not log in for about 2 hours tonight, getting a message that the page could not be reached. Finally got in, and can't upload a photo.
I'm having the same problem here, site's back but unable to upload photos right now.
I see it's not just me. Whew.
On my AM walk saw a small flock of Robins. Looked to be about 10. Those Robins area month early. The Times are a changin.
We had an accumulation of robins a few weeks ago. I read somewhere that we have two seasonal migrations, one is robins heading back to Canada and then summer robins. The summer ones haven't arrived yet.
There is also a type of thrush that has adapted to look very similar to robins, for reasons that escape me, and some people are looking at the thrush through their untrained eyes. I don't remember where I read this...
We get both Robins and Orioles here which can also be easily confused.
Two motion detector outdoor floods at my studio went out. I checked them out and figured they needed to be replaced. Picked up two new ones. Up an eight ft stepladder and pulled the first old one down. Scraped the old caulking and wired the new one in. Didn't work. Up the ladder and pulled it. Checked everything and remounted it. Didn't work again so I pulled it and checked everything again. Remounted it and still didn't work so I pulled it, threw it across the yard and opened the second box and mounted the second one. It worked. Cheap azz China ****.
Goin' back to Cali.
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Did the dishes. Don’t call me a hero.
Valentine’s present from @MrsShrek85 Walked in knowing I was bad! Walked out much more confident with things to work on.
Waiting on @VegasFrank ’s take on the Chinese issue
Cigars are great and so is this
Celebration of life in Seattle
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
Cleaned and polished an old pipe stem followed by an application of Obsidian oil.
Carnuba wax works great for a finish on vulcanite and smooth briar. Charge a harder buff wheel, the friction will melt it. Polish with a light touch.
"It is the finish of choice for most briar tobacco smoking pipes, as it produces a high gloss when buffed that dulls with time, rather than flaking off like most other finishes."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnauba_wax
https://www.amazon.com/PremiumCraft-100-Carnauba-Wax-Bar/dp/B00OVNUSVI/ref=sr_1_5
Ran clock for 6 hours at our home tournament today/tonight
Filed Local and State tax returns last week, Federal this week.
.gov takes alot....
Man that sucks! Sorry to hear that.
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Upgraded the tv in the living room a few weeks ago. Got around to hanging the old one in the garage today.
Stop hiding your mistakes with epoxy.
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@MrShrek , any prospects on the horizon?
Have an offer to stay on with the same title but different structure to it all. I think I’ll be taking it though it does mean a pretty heavy shift in schedule and family time.
Thanks for asking!