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Yep....
And this just crawled out of the pond .Ha!!!!!
And this just crawled out of the pond .Ha!!!!!
Usually there is 1 week each spring where the critters are waking up and still dumb.
This is the week.
Muskrats, snapping turtles, and large water snakes are on the not so welcome list here.
Muskrats screw up my pond bank
Snapping turtles can nip the dump dogs and wife hates them
Large water snakes even the non venomous freak her out because she cant identify them at a distance.
Since she walks the dogs 2 to 3 times a day around the pond and field I happily oblige with that pest control.
This is the week.
Muskrats, snapping turtles, and large water snakes are on the not so welcome list here.
Muskrats screw up my pond bank
Snapping turtles can nip the dump dogs and wife hates them
Large water snakes even the non venomous freak her out because she cant identify them at a distance.
Since she walks the dogs 2 to 3 times a day around the pond and field I happily oblige with that pest control.
Have you ever ate one? Always wanted to try turtle soup. Purging them and cleaning them sounds like alot of work for a meal.
Snapping turtles put a dent in the fish population too.
Nope, burn pile for me.
Yep, saw another one near the bank but it was in the water.
The snappers and herons definitely put a hurt on fish.
This is why if you want the most consistent groups out of your 22; you don’t shoot with a can. I removed this from my Tbac 22 takedown, just by scraping it. Only about 800 rounds on it since it was last cleaned
Custom guitar built for me by an old friend. Unusual wood combo of walnut and cedar. It plays and sounds great.
Getting the pool filled back up after some maintenance. Have some new drains on order. Install them next week and finish it up then install the salt system. After some self isolation in the maverick in the back waters this coming weekend 
That was why my rimfire cans aren't TBAC. They didnt have a user serviceable one at the time. I wonder if a copper plated bullet would help? I used to only shoot copper plated .22lr. I haven't since owning a can and shooting subs. Probably dont make a copper plated bullet loaded for subs.
That is a 3 row panorama that gave me fits trying to stitch together.
I felt like Joe Biden in a memory contest.
I think the whole bullet would have to be plated and not just copper washed
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Some late afternoon shooting. The youngest fell in love with the 10-5 and then we let the chicks go outside for the first time ever. 
Valley of the Gods, Utah, as a rain storm blew out.
Sizing down the big slabs of hickory I got last summer to make the shelves for the gun room. Buzz gets to have woodshop class today at home school.
Thanks. Shit was a little heavy for one guy so I had to enlist some help. It’s over 2-1/2” thick. The bigger one was closer to 16” wide and they were 8’6”ish
Time for sanding and probably poly. Should match the cabinets then.
Went to fix a cooling system and they had a pissed off dog. He seemed pretty mad that I was there when his humans weren't home. He kept staring like he was going to eat me.
He didn't know that I don't scare easily. So I went up to him and gave him a great big." What a good boy" and a Milk Bone. We are buds forever now.
He didn't know that I don't scare easily. So I went up to him and gave him a great big." What a good boy" and a Milk Bone. We are buds forever now.
Window trim out is done. 60 odd rip cuts, 160 + miter cuts. On to flooring. 
The porch decking is fir tongue and groove that's been exposed to weather for many decades. Needless to say, it's warped pretty good. I informed the owners that 1/4" underlayment would cover minor sins, but not the mountains and canyons on their floor. Spent 4 solid hours behind the floor sander with a 20 grit belt knocking down high spots. Good to go.
Weather has been high 40's, 50's for several days, snow melting, water is running. Owners have a small creek running through the property, lt's running high and fast..
Need to get this job done, gophers will be shootable any day.
We live in one of the last two counties in the state without a reported case of CV19. Won't last, but I'll take it for today.
The porch decking is fir tongue and groove that's been exposed to weather for many decades. Needless to say, it's warped pretty good. I informed the owners that 1/4" underlayment would cover minor sins, but not the mountains and canyons on their floor. Spent 4 solid hours behind the floor sander with a 20 grit belt knocking down high spots. Good to go.
Weather has been high 40's, 50's for several days, snow melting, water is running. Owners have a small creek running through the property, lt's running high and fast..
Need to get this job done, gophers will be shootable any day.
We live in one of the last two counties in the state without a reported case of CV19. Won't last, but I'll take it for today.
None in my county either. I think like you, it won’t be long...
From what I understand, cases are only reported in counties that have some form of medical center. The counties both east and northwest of us do not have those facilities, so who knows what's going on there. We have a minimal hospital and clinic.
Fly low, avoid crowds. Business as usual.
Fly low, avoid crowds. Business as usual.
Nice looking shelf dude and it will look sweet when it’s finished? Although I probably wouldn’t expect a Christmas card from your table saw???? Looks like a Diablo blade to git’r done?
Most likely not a Diablo blade. The table insert is red and reflecting off the shiny steel blade.
Worked at the home place (alone) today and removed over grown shrubs and plantings that were rubbing against the steel siding on dad’s shop/hangar. New, lower maintenance plants will go in next. Miss Lori has been tasked with that job thankfully. Before and after....
Before I left, I walked over and leaned on a fence post of the west pasture where heifers that have calved are put into. A 2 day old bull calf was running, kicking, and bucking in the spring sun and green grass without a care in the world. He doesn’t watch the news or know what is going on in the human world as we know it. I tried multiple attempts at pictures, but none turned out. He’ll be good eatin’ in 14 months, he just doesn’t know that yet ?.
You’re correct. That was some hard work for that little table saw! I could have rented the 16” circular saw and saved a little wear on it but it survived.
Diablo blade is also correct ?
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I guess since it’s raining today, I will upgrade the flamethrower and test it out. Adding a new pressure gauge and some new fittings. 
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Nothing a jointer can't clean up. If you don't have one, another light (1/16) pass with the table saw might save you some sanding time. Beautiful piece of wood and nice project.
Got some sanding done. First coat of linseed oil on as well
This is Mexican Hat. It's a little ways south of Valley of the Gods and is one of those things in nature that are guaranteed to change. It has some bolts drilled into it so you can aid your way out the roof with a few pieces of trad gear. I forget what it's graded but it's an easy aid route. The local tradition is to climb it while doing hallucinogens and tequila. We found a little cowboy hat and a toy 6-shooter on top along with an empty huge tequila bottle with a dollar bill in it.
So I looked around the Photoshop forum to try to figure out what Mexican Hat looks like to locals after they climb it while tripping their nuts off on peyote and chugging Death Binge tequila. Here's what it came up with:
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In another hour or so my view is going to be that big bright light in the operating theater for shoulder surgery.
Good luck Barney.
Good luck Barney. Let us know how it goes. See you on the flip side.
Good luck, my man, you'll be just fine. Don't rush the recovery, take your time, get strong.
Not my place, just a friends down the road a bit.
Best wishes. I'm glad they didn't cancel your surgery.
Oh, and my Deer are getting the dreaded hair slip that's been going around for years now. Terrible shit!
Beats the hell out of making square cuts on an 18” Vega pole with a carpenters square and a chain saw??? Nice work on an awesome project dude?
Skil saw, table saw and pretty sure my chop saw are all wearing Diablo.....cuz their the shit?
Good luck amigo and gods speed for a recovery?
Suck up as much nitrous, as fast as you can !
I had both hips done. Much tougher than shoulders, you're gonna do great !
Good to see you're getting it looked after. It'll make the world of difference/improvement. Take it slow and don't fuk up recovery.......
