Mickwhitt 4,578 #2351 Posted June 14, 2021 Spent the morning cutting grass at a local coal mining heritage site in Barnsley. Its one of if not the only set of headgear for a former colliery in the whole of South Yorkshire. A shame when our entire way of life was built on coal. Imagine you Texas guys if your govt not only closed down oil production overnight but also wiped out the communities and all trace of oil from your state. Pretty much an act of industrial genocide. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #2352 Posted June 14, 2021 Thanks for your Kind Words Fella‘s Kati gets much better today. As a result for the extreme quick Emergency Chain she have a good chance to recover to 100%. One of her Heartmuscles is still a little upset, but it appears actually it come 100% back to live. 3 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,985 #2353 Posted June 15, 2021 18 hours ago, Tractorhead said: good chance to recover to 100%. Great news...thanks for the update. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,985 #2354 Posted June 15, 2021 Finally finished the wood/tractor shed project. I removed the old dog pen that was covered with misc. peices of metal roofing. I used this metal to cover the rotting T-111 siding on the 32 yo shed. Then added the new 12x14 shed extension. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,301 #2355 Posted June 15, 2021 42 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Finally finished the wood/tractor shed project. I removed the old dog pen that was covered with misc. peices of metal roofing. I used this metal to cover the rotting T-111 siding on the 32 yo shed. Then added the new 12x14 shed extension. Ed, I have a similar wood shed with the metal roofing at a low pitch like yours. The rain water follows the metal back the underside and is starting to cause rot, so I need to come up with flashing that extends well back under. Since the roof is steel aluminum might react so vinyl might be best. The other issue is that the low pitch will accumulate tree debris, so a yearly cleaning is required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,578 #2356 Posted June 15, 2021 Air con refilled on the new car, that's all that was wrong with it. Cost £60 to have it done. New wipers front and rear and I repaired the remote locking key by soldering two new micro switches in. Its a great car and I'm so happy with it as a runabout. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #2357 Posted June 15, 2021 Getting things ready at the farm for starting silaging next week. Spent the morning doing an oil and filter change on one of the tractors. In the afternoon checking over the forager and adjusting any chains that needed doing. My farmer friends two sons, grandson and his mate were fitting the silage sides to one of the trailers. That's one job I don't have to get involved in now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,985 #2358 Posted June 15, 2021 4 hours ago, lynnmor said: The rain water follows the metal back the underside and is starting to cause rot, Could you just install seal strip? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,780 #2359 Posted June 15, 2021 On 6/14/2021 at 2:22 PM, Mickwhitt said: Spent the morning cutting grass at a local coal mining heritage site in Barnsley. Its one of if not the only set of headgear for a former colliery in the whole of South Yorkshire. A shame when our entire way of life was built on coal. Imagine you Texas guys if your govt not only closed down oil production overnight but also wiped out the communities and all trace of oil from your state. Pretty much an act of industrial genocide. Live in West Virginia coal country..not quite that bad but durn close! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,301 #2360 Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: Could you just install seal strip? That just might work, you may have saved me some shopping and work. Thanks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,105 #2361 Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, lynnmor said: That just might work, you may have saved me some shopping and work. Thanks. Construction glue to the underside of the roof edge at least an inch from the wood beam. You can cut the seal in half or thirds lengthwise--you don't need the full width, just enough to create a drip edge. Edited June 15, 2021 by Handy Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,044 #2362 Posted June 17, 2021 Opened up my new mini portable radio... the coupon expired in 1995... I just got off the shelf last year haha. Works mint for being almost as old as I am. Lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #2363 Posted June 17, 2021 Finished painting some boards ready to fit to Carol's studio next week. Trimmed the hedges. Mowed the lawn. Had an ice cream. Mowed the green and verges. Had an ice cream. Cleaned off the C-125 and mower deck. Took a walk down the bridleway. Had an ice cream. Just waiting for dinner. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,780 #2364 Posted June 18, 2021 Got the camp setup pretty well worked out. Sleeping quarters, shower/changing room, hammock zone, and a nice dry/shaded area for hanging out, cooking, etc. Finally done about dark. Too bad the water pump isnt portable! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,975 #2365 Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Trip to the dermitoligist today. The biopsy from my last visit recommended that the doc do a little more carving on two former moles. No big deal, just preventative action. Also got the new sewage pump installed and tested. All seems good there. The old pump was disconnected from the outlet pipe and did not have any feet to keep it off of the bottom of the holding tank. That would explain its poor performance. Tomorrow's job will be to re set the toilet. Got one of those non wax seals to try. Yup, retirement is really exciting and entertaining. Edited June 18, 2021 by 8ntruck 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,780 #2366 Posted June 18, 2021 A few other pics from todays camping prep! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #2367 Posted June 18, 2021 The field opposite has not been used for a couple of years. There is a drainage ditch running through it and two years ago the banks were cleared of tree's and bushes. Those were just pushed to one side and left. I got a few loads of firewood out of it last year. Last night a contractor I know, was cutting back the undergrowth round the edges, ready for fencers to come. The farmer who is going to rent it is going to reseed it and graze sheep in it. This uncovered some more timber I could not get at. This morning before it got too hot, I went in with chainsaw, Sears and trailer. Half an hour and I had a full load. Maybe some more later as the fencers clear more undergrowth. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,780 #2368 Posted June 18, 2021 Fabricate some upgraded guy stakes for the big 20x12 26weight canvas tarp. (That thing is HEAVY!!!!) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,578 #2369 Posted June 18, 2021 Mrs W has been away all week on a world tour, of North Yorkshire. So I've been in charge of the business. Managed to keep the wheels on the cart and im down to just one guest now. Hes a Yorkshire terrier and a huge handful. The breed is renowned in England for its size, aggression and tenacity. Often use to fight shire horses to the death and fed on live sharks the Yorkshire terrier needs careful handling. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,185 #2370 Posted June 18, 2021 15 minutes ago, Mickwhitt said: . Often use to fight shire horses to the death and fed on live sharks the Yorkshire terrier needs careful handling. Judging by the giant red gash just below that formidable beast I'd say that's obvious. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #2371 Posted June 18, 2021 I'd say it's given Mick a good licking judging by the absence of whiskers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #2372 Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: giant red gash You call that a gash? That's a minor scratch in my neighborhood, a mere flesh wound! I bet it barely bled. Edited June 18, 2021 by Jeff-C175 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,185 #2373 Posted June 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Jeff-C175 said: You call that a gash? That's a minor scratch in my neighborhood, a mere flesh wound! I bet it barely bled. Obviously dear Sir you have never messed with the fierceocity of the Great and powerful Yorkshire terrier 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #2374 Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Obviously dear Sir you have never messed with the fierceocity of the Great and powerful Yorkshire terrier And to that I say; "Is that all you got little doggie? No? Then BRING IT!" I have a tortoise calico cat that could do more damage than that just by LOOKING at you! She spits acid and fires razor tip crossbow bolts out of her paws! BEWARE! MAD CAT! Just look at that FIRE in her eyes! Edited June 18, 2021 by Jeff-C175 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #2375 Posted June 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Mickwhitt said: lucky that you were able to tame this beast before it eats you. but do you be shure that is a save place for you where this Beast is? 😂😂😂 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites