Feb 1st Coffee is actually special!

[STinner]

Green mountain Dark in the pot and sourdough Spelt on the table with
jams, jelly and peanut butter.

Feb 1st is:
Spunky Old Broads Day
National Get Up Day
Hula in The Coola Day and,
Holiday Hugs Day

to name o few!




I ordered a Triumph 4-in-1 Laser welder cleaner yesterday. Pricey but it be effective and less messy than
sandblasting.


Y'all have a great day

hugs


Dave

 

[Nashcat]

Good morning, all. Thanks for the coffee, Dave.

Oh, the pleasure of going to bed early. Pffftt. That’s why my bladder has me up at 3:30. Well, now that I’m up, let’s check the weather. Hmmmm…..Dark, very dark. Breezy too. Around 40, I reckon. Can’t complain.

I may try to drive into town for a haircut today. The man in the mirror is looking rather wooly. Then, I may see if I’m up to giving the dog a bath.

John

 

[STooRay]

Thx for coffee and funnies Dave!
A laser cleaner sounds very cool…

Another mild and slow day here on Maspalomas.
Our daughter and her husband has rented a Fiat 500 cabriolet, and are going for drive while we look after Peter at the pool.
Somebody please make this last forever!

Have a good one!
Stu

Today is like this

 

[ibike2havefun]

Hi everyone

Thanks for the coffee Dave, but I'm holding out for the evening cocktails due to be served at 1800 hours local time.

It's 88°F here on the Mekong, a few clicks upstream from Luang Prabang. We've visited an elephant sanctuary, a distillery (local Lao spirit made from sticky rice; packs a wallop, it does), and a cave with over 4,500 Buddhas in it.



Just passed what we think is the next major dam construction site. Heavy industry!


Stay safe and well everyone and tell your dear ones you love them.

 

[Mr ed]

good morning all. thank you for the coffee Dave. 42F on the dog walk with a cloudy sky, you had to look hard to find any stars. it made the walk extra dark kind of if that makes sense. stopped at Lowes to get a light bulb for a ceiling fan on my way home from the gym yesterday. one look at the fan told me I would be headed back to Lowes to get the right one. this time I will take the old one with me. so a trip to Lowes is in order for the day.
It should hit 73F for the high so maybe in the afternoon I might get a vehicle or two washed. enjoy the day

stay safe

 

[Donk]

Good morning all and thanks for the coffee Dave. Ends up I'm staying in FL for a few more days with my wife. The frozen tundra will still be there when I get back. Not much else to report. Guess my dogs getting a bath today too.

Have a good one and remember be safe out there.

 

[catcher]

Good morning, and thanks to Dave for passing out the coffee. That'll be a worthy preventative measure - preventing anyone passing out from lack of essential coffee.
Here, I'm looking forward to a special event today. There's a man with a truck coming by to drop off a heated motorcycle seat. When riding season returns, I'll be ready!
And at noon: Wow - the motorcycle seat showed up as promised, and the best part - there's pistons attached!
Hopefully tomorrow, I'll post a piston picture...

 

[motomac]

Thank you Dave. Happy Ground Hog's Day Eve! It's 45°, with clouds going to 70° with sunshine. Womantriker and I will be heading to Redondo Beach to watch our Granddaughter play soccer later today. Ciao.

 

[St-Gerard]

Morning, awake at 3 am, forgot to take some cancer meds yesterday (Dexamethasone)10 little pills that will upset ones stomach if you don't have a snack with them. Hence herb and Garlic cream cheese on Breton crackers and a tea to wash them down,to early for coffee, plan to go back to bed. Thanks Dave for the comics, will check in later today, cheers

 

[Upt' North]

Ta me duck.
Pleasant White Rabbits day here, sunny and mild.
I feel an afternoon amble approaching.
Av a gud un and remember, white rabbits.
Upt.

 

[Whisker Bill]

Good morning all!
Thanks for the giggles, hugs and the hot start Dave! Someone we know needs hugs…

We made our way back south, had an early supper at Hogbody’s Bar & Grill on 78.
Today is one of our parks pancake days.

My sister’s place is going to take a lot of work to get ready for her move! We just managed the tip of the iceberg! Another trip up happening Tuesday!

64/80F we’re promised a gentle NE breeze to provide some relief from the heat. I’m willing to send some of the north, but I’ll warn you now, it won’t be too much!
Enjoy your weekend!
WB

 

[Obo]

Morning all and thanks Dave for the coffee and funnies. I'll take Holiday Hugs Day, me thinks.

-13/-20 this morning and cloudy, headed to -10/-18. I guess it's still January here. January's always a tough year to get thru though!

Yard got snow blown once again yesterday, but no working on the door. It seems to be good. That also meant no falling off the ladder again. That's good too I'm told.
The little red Honda now has almost 18hrs on her, flinging white stuff from here to there. All but about 1 of those are from this year. Think I"m starting to get the idea of how to manoeuvre it around and the 20 year muscle memory of the old one is fading. Guess I'll keep this one now, after all.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Obo.

 

[steve3b3]

Good morning, and thanks for the coffee and funnies, Dave.
I'll let Brenda know about "Spunky old broad's day".

It's cloudy and 31 in MA, going to 32, before dropping into the mid-teens, tonight.
Wind will be 15-25.

Yesterday's hair cut and gym visit went well, and then did nothing for the rest of the day.
The shop called around 4:30 to tell us that Brenda's car is ready for pick-up, so we did that, and then headed to our local Mexican restaurant for dinner.
I've been re-reading Tom Clancy's "Sum of All Fears", and stayed up late. I'll probably finish, tonight, and then I'll start his next one.

Have a great day,
Steve

 

[Upt' North]

Morning all and thanks Dave for the coffee and funnies. I'll take Holiday Hugs Day, me thinks.

-13/-20 this morning and cloudy, headed to -10/-18. I guess it's still January here. January's always a tough year to get thru though!

Yard got snow blown once again yesterday, but no working on the door. It seems to be good. That also meant no falling off the ladder again. That's good too I'm told.
The little red Honda now has almost 18hrs on her, flinging white stuff from here to there. All but about 1 of those are from this year. Think I"m starting to get the idea of how to manoeuvre it around and the 20 year muscle memory of the old one is fading. Guess I'll keep this one now, after all.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Obo.

 

[Upt' North]

Good morning, and thanks for the coffee and funnies, Dave.
I'll let Brenda know about "Spunky old broad's day".

It's cloudy and 31 in MA, going to 32, before dropping into the mid-teens, tonight.
Wind will be 15-25.

Yesterday's hair cut and gym visit went well, and then did nothing for the rest of the day.
The shop called around 4:30 to tell us that Brenda's car is ready for pick-up, so we did that, and then headed to our local Mexican restaurant for dinner.
I've been re-reading Tom Clancy's "Sum of All Fears", and stayed up late. I'll probably finish, tonight, and then I'll start his next one.

Have a great day,
Steve

Steve me o'd mucka, if you and the very delightful Brenda (she's a gal ain't she) ever visit the UK on February 1st, a word of warning, don't refer to the day as such. It's got a different meaning over here. She wouldn't be amused.

 

[Peppermint]

Good morning, folks, and thanks for the coffee, sourdough goodies and entertainment, Dave.
"Spunky Old Broads Day," eh? Hmmm. Various interpretations there.

So it's February. The month of harshest cold and wickedest winter storms in this part of the world. Ah, but one must always see the silver lining, must one not? There are a few good things about February. To wit:
1. It isn't January.
2. We're halfway through winter (Feb. 3 is the halfway point this year).
3. This is when we really begin to notice that it's getting light earlier and dark later.
4. Quebec's Winter Carnival (lots of frosty fun)
5. Ice sculpture competitions (beautiful)
6. February only has 28 days (well, 29 if it's a leap year...which 2025 isn't. So there.)

Hands are marginally better than yesterday, but still really bad. Heat is helping a little. @steve3b3, you mentioned Voltaren yesterday and yes, I've used it many times. The gel is a little problematic for use on the hands, though, as we use (and wash) our hands so often...and if you've just put it on, you don't want to forget and rub your eyes, etc. I actually take a powerful wallop of a prescribed med called Diclofenac - it's actually the same thing as Voltaren, but you take it internally (stronger). You have to also take it with food and along with a stomach buffer because it's harsh stuff. But it works. Sadly, I was out of it and my prescription had expired, so my pharmacist asked my rheumatologist to fax a new one. It's ready, so I'm off to get it, shortly. Should help a lot, once it kicks it.

OK, time for more coffee (still can't pick the mug up properly, but I can use a little more than just my wrists today). Everyone have a good one, stay safe and go safely. Oh...and if you don't know what white rabbits have to do with anything, go ask Alice...I think she'll know.

Patty

 

[Sadlsor]

Steve me o'd mucka, if you and the very delightful Brenda (she's a gal ain't she) ever visit the UK on February 1st, a word of warning, don't refer to the day as such. It's got a different meaning over here. She wouldn't be amused.

I have an answer for that... don't teach Brenda English. She won't be bothered then.

About 50 here and no snow, might see low 70s. With sunshine. Lots of sunshine. I like it.

Last time Roz had her oil changed, she was told she needs a new valve cover gasket. I'll poke around to confirm if that's so, and i saw on YouTube it looks rather straightforward. Express Oil charges $180 to do it, with 80 of that for the skinny rubber band. I looked around, and could get it from Honda for 60, and aftermarket for less. So that's a hard NO to Express Oil.

It certainly has to be easier than changing her Civic starter. I had to bail on that attempt, and raise the white flag to a mobile mechanic, who was irritated he had to step in after I started the job. That's fair. I got the old starter out, but the bones in my arm wouldn't bend like Gumbie for me to get a bolt back in to mount the replacement.

I can start compiling the list of stuff I'll need for my 24k BMW service. I still have a couple thousand miles before it's time. Plan ahead?

What a concept. Think I'll try it this time.

I won't tell everyone to "be safe", as i see y'all have already been lectured to this morning, a few times.

That's about all I got for now. Thanks for the coffee, Dave. I could use another.

 

[jdmccright]

A nice late morning for me since I didn't have the dog's bladders or cat's scratching doubling as an alarm clock on a Saturday. A bright but breezy 47F/8C here in SoMD. Many thanks for the roast, and iffn ya don't mind I'll have my sourdough with some butter.

Sold the generator for full asking price and $200 profit. Poor guy drove all the way here over an hour in the rain and back for it, but glad he's happy. Started fixing a door catch but of course misplaced some tools so couldn't finish it until I get new ones today.

Got plenty on my plate today: audition for 'Othello', pick up groceries, finish fixing a door, pick up a retro ColecoVision for repair, and go do a little casino dealing tonight. Wish I could say I'm gonna ride but too much goings on and it's pretty gusty out...not fun. Tomorrow is looking REAL nice for a ride though, up into the 60s! Take care y'all!

 

[Weaselinsuit]

Morning all! Woke up to snow on the ground. Not tons mind you, certainly not Oboesque quantities and no need for a snowblower but it's rare enough here that it's a mentionable event. It's 1C right now and the high will be 5C with some rain and then sun to follow. I expect that will put paid to the snow.

Other than that, I expect another trip to the dump and various chores/errands with the odd nap.

Hope everyone has a great day and avoid the chessmen, they're pretty rude and try to tell you where to go!

Edit: our blizzard like conditions

 

[SupraSabre]

Morning Dave & All from mostly cloudy, Southern Utah!

Currently it is 42F, up from 33F and heading for 54F. The winds have been blowing from the NNE @ 6 to 15mph. I know that they are having rain/snow north of us, but we are still dry and will stay that way for this storm. We really could use some wet stuff here.

I was able to strip down the 2006, I still have a ways to go before I can do much with the engine. the first thing I should probably do is give it a good bath!



I won't be working on it today though. I need to give my knee a rest. I over did my knee, getting the bike out of the shed the other day.

Okay, so I couldn't resist to get out there and do a little more.



I also removed the radiator.

Lazyman's breakfast. Pepsi(s) will come later.

Anyone , have a great day on the roads!