Author Topic: How was your day (Read 619268 times)

john fish · « **Reply #2250 on:** April 30, 2020, 10:13:57 AM »

Not native here either. Introduced by Penn State, I heard, in a foolish attempt to control something else. Wasn't there an old Looney Tunes cartoon like that?

oldbike54 · « **Reply #2251 on:** April 30, 2020, 10:41:13 AM »

I'll trade anyone 50 lbs of those little colorful beetles for 5 lbs of what are known as Palmetto Bugs in the deep south . Yeah , we have been invaded by those giant winged roaches , they are an invasive species , they damned things are everywhere , there was one in the pavilion in Cedar Vale last September . They are NOT supposed to be here , someone please come get them and take them home . Thanks .

Dusty

davedel44 · « **Reply #2252 on:** April 30, 2020, 11:44:15 AM »

When my Mother-in-law moved down from Wisconsin a flying roach flew at her. Thought she was going to have a stroke. She passed in Oct and we're still finding the giant industrial strength roach traps stuffed in every nook and cranny of her apartment.

Dave
Galveston

larrys · « **Reply #2253 on:** April 30, 2020, 12:43:43 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on April 30, 2020, 10:41:13 AM

I'll trade anyone 50 lbs of those little colorful beetles for 5 lbs of what are known as Palmetto Bugs in the deep south . Yeah , we have been invaded by those giant winged roaches , they are an invasive species , they damned things are everywhere , there was one in the pavilion in Cedar Vale last September . They are NOT supposed to be here , someone please come get them and take them home . Thanks .

Dusty

Glad we don't have them in Yankeedom. I'm told that you need to kill them with the first shot, as they've been known to charge when wounded...

Larry

giusto · « **Reply #2254 on:** April 30, 2020, 04:55:14 PM »

No insect issues here.....38 degrees and an inch of rain.

Needing "the warmth of the sun".....B Wilson, D Wilson, C Wilson. A Jardine, M Love :)

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #2255 on:** April 30, 2020, 05:56:26 PM »

Quote from: davedel44 on April 30, 2020, 11:44:15 AM

When my Mother-in-law moved down from Wisconsin a flying roach flew at her. Thought she was going to have a stroke. She passed in Oct and we're still finding the giant industrial strength roach traps stuffed in every nook and cranny of her apartment.

Dave
Galveston

They kinda freaked me out the 1st time I went to Brownsville, they make a Mo roach look like a chigger

Jim Rich · « **Reply #2256 on:** April 30, 2020, 06:35:55 PM »

Wintered in Arizona, NW. of Phoenix, staying in place till the country opens up again. We have no roaches but the honey bees are swarming and looking for new hive locations. I came home 2 days ago to find them swarming around the back of our travel trailer. They were trying to climb inside the underbelly of the trailer to build a hive. Got some hornet spray and went to work on them. I like honey but not that much.

Scout63 · « **Reply #2257 on:** April 30, 2020, 08:58:40 PM »

I installed a new prop and zincs on the boat today. Summer is coming.

Muzz · « **Reply #2258 on:** April 30, 2020, 09:04:23 PM »

We have a large native grub called the huhu grub which lives in rotting wood. The adult form are nicknamed "haircutters". A bit over 2" long, 4 wings and the noise that they make as thw wings hits the carapace is a really loud clatter. Spotlighting at night is somewhat fraught; you can hear them coming from quite a distance and they aim for the light. If they miss and end up in your hair the spikes on their legs get tangled up and you have this 2" long beetle crawling around on your scalp panicking.

Horrible things.

The grubs are served up at wild food festivals; I am told they taste like peanut butter.

larrys · « **Reply #2259 on:** May 01, 2020, 09:00:09 AM »

Quote from: Scout63 on April 30, 2020, 08:58:40 PM

I installed a new prop and zincs on the boat today. Summer is coming.

Looks like a Downeast boat. Them rope cutters on the shaft work? I'm putting my boat engine back together (350 Chevy). Had an exhaust manifold leak coolant into one cylinder bank. Honing and reringing. Come on, summer!
Larry

oldbike54 · « **Reply #2260 on:** June 10, 2020, 06:34:03 PM »

Wonderful day , full of hope , made even better by some mild weather

Dusty

nick949 · « **Reply #2261 on:** June 10, 2020, 06:51:34 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on June 10, 2020, 06:34:03 PM

Wonderful day , full of hope , made even better by some mild weather

Dusty

Good to hear Dusty. You deserve it.

Nick

oldbike54 · « **Reply #2262 on:** June 10, 2020, 07:34:31 PM »

Quote from: nick949 on June 10, 2020, 06:51:34 PM

Good to hear Dusty. You deserve it.

Nick

Thanks Nick .

Dusty

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #2263 on:** June 11, 2020, 11:13:49 AM »

Good, Dusty.. thanks for asking. Another rib done for my little airplane project I've started to give me *something to do* during the - thingy..
3 7/8 ounces.

nick949 · « **Reply #2264 on:** June 11, 2020, 05:29:40 PM »

Excellent thanks Dusty. Spent the day reading/recording part of the novel 'Wacousta' by John Richardson - to be the third in my series of non-hiking, non-motorcycling audiobooks.

It's very non-PC, as it was written in 1832 about events which occurred in 1763 (Pontiac's siege of Detroit and Michilimackinac) and is full of all the objectionable class, race and gender attitudes and misconceptions typical of the time. Nevertheless, it's regarded as Canada's first novel, thus has its own historical significance. And despite the interminable, convoluted, complex sentences,is fun to grapple with. And I get to massacre multiple voices and accents

Nick

oldbike54 · « **Reply #2265 on:** June 11, 2020, 07:53:37 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on June 11, 2020, 11:13:49 AM

Good, Dusty.. thanks for asking. Another rib done for my little airplane project I've started to give me *something to do* during the - thingy..
3 7/8 ounces.

Quote from: nick949 on June 11, 2020, 05:29:40 PM

Excellent thanks Dusty. Spent the day reading/recording part of the novel 'Wacousta' by John Richardson - to be the third in my series of non-hiking, non-motorcycling audiobooks.

It's very non-PC, as it was written in 1832 about events which occurred in 1763 (Pontiac's siege of Detroit and Michilimackinac) and is full of all the objectionable class, race and gender attitudes and misconceptions typical of the time. Nevertheless, it's regarded as Canada's first novel, thus has its own historical significance. And despite the interminable, convoluted, complex sentences,is fun to grapple with. And I get to massacre multiple voices and accents

Nick

You also Nick , take a bow .

Today the sky was just so clear and blue , the birds were happy , little neighbor girl came over wearing some silly sunglasses to give me a laugh , and got to hear some great old Woody Guthrie songs . Yep , things are looking up .

Dusty

balvenie · « **Reply #2266 on:** June 11, 2020, 10:24:16 PM »

"Things are looking up", eh Dusty?! It pleases me to hear that

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #2267 on:** June 12, 2020, 07:11:37 AM »

Marley checking out the wheat.

GliderJohn

cliffrod · « **Reply #2268 on:** June 12, 2020, 07:45:51 AM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on June 11, 2020, 07:53:37 PM

Today the sky was just so clear and blue , the birds were happy , little neighbor girl came over wearing some silly sunglasses to give me a laugh , and got to hear some great old Woody Guthrie songs . Yep , things are looking up .

Dusty

That is good news to hear, Dusty.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #2269 on:** June 14, 2020, 05:13:11 PM »

Some of you know about the murder I witnessed and the subsequent hearing . The defendant has requested a jury trial , which begins on Wednesday . The hearing was pretty straight forward , the trial will likely take a couple of days .

Here is a question , just noticed on the summons that there is a witness fee available , is it morally reprehensible to accept the fee ? The jurors get a small fee , the judge and lawyers involved get paid . What say you guys ?

Dusty

RinkRat II · « **Reply #2270 on:** June 14, 2020, 05:21:58 PM »

I don't see that any differently as jury duty. A small stipend for your time, period. If it weighs on you, donate it to the ASPCA

Paul B

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #2271 on:** June 14, 2020, 06:27:07 PM »

You are doing your duty and putting in time. Take it with no remorse and use it anyway you see fit. I was paid minimum wage and mileage for being a voting poll worker last election. Didn't make me rich but I can always find a good use for what I got. I feel that I worked for it.
GliderJohn

Idontwantapickle · « **Reply #2272 on:** June 14, 2020, 06:48:30 PM »

A beautiful day! Took the LeMans to the gas station for a fill-up and then rode it for a while just to make sure the gas was good.

Then connected my old Sony receiver to some Bose speakers in the garage, with the optical connection from the computer now I can jam the Pandora!

Hunter

cliffrod · « **Reply #2273 on:** June 14, 2020, 06:50:52 PM »

The multiple juror's fee/stipend checks I've received in the past were nominal. A witness fee is may be no different, unless it's based upon a reward or schedule of compensation based upon the crime (like the % of fine/recovery of an successful IRS case due to the originally-reporting complainant). Regardless, It's an honest transaction and all about honesty. Me, I have no qualms about being compensated in such a way. Do what makes you feel comfortable.

As mentioned, it's simple to pass it on to another recipient. The small city where we normally have our bike rally has a (crime) victim's advocate to help guide victims of reported crime through unfamiliar territory, as well as a victim's assistance fund to help support resolution of their situations. The fund is supported in part by a percentage of fines collected by the city police, but other donations are much appreciated. Edit- There's probably a similar victim assistance fund in your area.

Muzz · « **Reply #2274 on:** June 14, 2020, 07:35:04 PM »

Quote from: Gliderjohn on June 14, 2020, 06:27:07 PM

You are doing your duty and putting in time. Take it with no remorse and use it anyway you see fit. I was paid minimum wage and mileage for being a voting poll worker last election. Didn't make me rich but I can always find a good use for what I got. I feel that I worked for it.
GliderJohn

My feelings exactly John.

Go for it Dusty.

Dharma Bum · « **Reply #2275 on:** June 14, 2020, 10:24:41 PM »

Today was so so, finished painting my domicile in the 90 degree heat. Yesterday I took a little 100 mile ride up to Cripple Creek and back.

balvenie · « **Reply #2276 on:** June 14, 2020, 10:47:18 PM »

As cliffrod says, "...have no qualms..", Dusty. You are doing your duty, just like everyone else there.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #2277 on:** June 14, 2020, 10:48:07 PM »

Thanks guys .

Dusty

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #2278 on:** June 17, 2020, 08:57:06 PM »

Great harvesting weather. Trying to get it in before tomorrow night when hail is a possibility.
GliderJohn

drinking smileys

tris · « **Reply #2279 on:** June 18, 2020, 03:49:17 AM »

That looks better than the view out my home office (AKA the workshop) at the moment where its raining with thunder forecast

Still I find that working from home has its benefits
a) 23 second commute
b) Nice view of the garden rather than the corrugated iron wall the other side of the road
c) Home early (another 23 s commute) so more opportunities to do stuff (ride bike) in the evening

Good luck with getting the crop in though GJ

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