This weeks preps check-in

[Arcticdude]

Bought a couple more cordless tools. One was a DeWalt 60 volt circular saw. Second was a 60 volt recipacating saw. Both tools came with 6 amp hour batteries and chargers.
I recently started building a 12×16 post and beam wood shed. Got the floor in and two walls up.
The house is about 1 week from being finished, maybe. Just have the master shower to tile, carpet in the master bedroom and some finial plumbing. Got the new wood stove connected last week.
We're having a beautiful Indian summer here right now. Lows in the 20's and highs around 40 degrees and no snow in the forecast.
If this weather holds I might be able to start on a new 24×36 hay barn. If I'm able to get the posts in the ground soon I can build all winter.

 

[GaRp58]

Pulled the GHB out and checked its contents...Mylar tent, Survival vest water, Medical vest, Yellow vest and shirt, Oxygen bottles, survival kit, water bottle, waxed fire starters, gas cooker, Mag-light&batteries, Firecrackers for sounds/signaling, water filter, candles and wind-proof matches, 2 lighters, survival blanket (mylar), heavy fishing line, fire-extinguisher, knife and sharpener, hot hands pads, Oxygen mix chemicals, spork, trash bags, poncho, toilet paper, cooking pots and coffee/teacup, resusitator mask, assorted food and drinks, boxes of funny things, hydrogen heaters from MRE packs, rubber gloves, extra socks, yellow backpack rain-cover, cold hat.

 

[GaRp58]

Now the small EDC, First aid stuff, paper and pen, rubber gloves, Mylar blanket, safety pins, carabiner, USB stick, permanent match, seat-belt cutter/window breaker, 3 knives, 3 lighters, extra cellphone, extra glasses, rubber bands, cell-phone charger/flashlight, main flashlight, mini-flashlight, 2 x instant black tea, Passport, hand/face wipe cloths, stick-up pads.

 

[bigpaul]

I've just got a cordless drill/screwdriver, I generally use a manual screwdriver but as i'm fitting out my new workshop shed it will save a bit of time.
I got a cordless drill at a market a few weeks ago for £15 so I think i'm set now.

 

[Brent S]

I've just got a cordless drill/screwdriver, I generally use a manual screwdriver but as i'm fitting out my new workshop shed it will save a bit of time.
I got a cordless drill at a market a few weeks ago for £15 so I think i'm set now.

I remember when the cordless tools first came out. I got a 9.5v Ryobi drill. It was a total piece of crap. No power or battery life to speak of. Still, for going up a ladder for a quick job it was awesome. Now we have 18v hammer drills, bandsaws and everything else that hold up all day and more. I have several corded tools that haven’t been used in years now. You just can’t beat the convience of battery power.

 

[bigpaul]

I bought one of those cordless screwdrivers when it first came out, probably 15 years or more ago, when I got my last but one allotment, damn thing was useless, put about 3 screws in the shed and the thing was out of charge.

 

[Brent S]

I bought one of those cordless screwdrivers when it first came out, probably 15 years or more ago, when I got my last but one allotment, damn thing was useless, put about 3 screws in the shed and the thing was out of charge.

They have come a long way now. Indespensable tool now. Hope electric cars improve as much in the next ten years.

 

[GaRp58]

Battery powered tools are always getting better. Jigsaws, drills, grinders, lawnmowers, trimmers, circular saws and screwdrivers are lasting hours with hard work. Only problem is the whole thing costs about € 40.00 - 50.00 and just the spare or replacement battery will hit you for € 30.00 and more. And it looks like quick charging just makes the battery go bad faster.

 

[Brent S]

Took the Jeep out and used the 4 wheel drive a little. Been wanting to climb a mountain here for years and finally did it today. Not a major climb but there were some rough spots to play with. Beautiful day to go explore some.outdoors. Got some decent Chinese food from a buffet while out too.

 

[GaRp58]

Sounds like a fun day, push your borders out as far as possible daily. Do something you always wanted to. Tomorrow is promised to no man. Today is a gift, that is why it is called the present. Tell someone you love them, hug a friend and kiss the kids daily, do not expect them to know that you love them, make sure of it...GP

 

[Brent S]

Sounds like a fun day, push your borders out as far as possible daily. Do something you always wanted to. Tomorrow is promised to no man. Today is a gift, that is why it is called the present. Tell someone you love them, hug a friend and kiss the kids daily, do not expect them to know that you love them, make sure of it...GP

Good way to go through life.

 

[KateMTx]

Sounds like a fun day, push your borders out as far as possible daily. Do something you always wanted to. Tomorrow is promised to no man. Today is a gift, that is why it is called the present. Tell someone you love them, hug a friend and kiss the kids daily, do not expect them to know that you love them, make sure of it...GP

Yes, it's so important to tell people. They don't just know. I've been trying to do better.

 

[GaRp58]

Carnival season just started today, I'm waiting for 11:11 am on the 11th of Nov. (11:11 on 11/11) They call it Fasching here. Kinda like Mardi Gras and Halloween together. Masks, costumes and party. The women storm the Courthouse and take over the mayors office. They cut the half of his tie off and hang it on the bulletin board. Then it is coffee and cake or even a bit of stronger things and Champagne. Hope all goes well and

no stupid does anything violent to the party-goers. Live free, GP

 

[DrHenley]

Fasching is the beginning of Mardi Gras season. I guess the season lasts a lot longer in Germany, LOL.

Faschingdienstag (translated "Carnival Tuesday"): Besides some parades that are held on this day, you have the burial or burning of the Nubbel. A Nubbel is a life-sized doll made of straw that embodies all of the sins committed during Carnival season. It is buried or burned with great ceremony on Tuesday evening before everyone parties one more time until Ash Wednesday arrives.

That is, by definition, Mardi Gras, which literally means "Fat Tuesday". The last chance to party before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

 

[Brent S]

Fasching is the beginning of Mardi Gras season. I guess the season lasts a lot longer in Germany, LOL.

That is, by definition, Mardi Gras, which literally means "Fat Tuesday". The last chance to party before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

Life is short, I think celebrating for any reason is a good thing.

 

[Arcticdude]

While cleaning out my parents place last week I found several antique oil lamps. We'll clean them up and put them in the new house.
Got all the rafters up on the wood shed today. That was a workout lifting 16 foot 2×8's up the ladder. I'm spanning 12 feet so I spaced them at 16 inch on center. I'll put up the roof sheeting tommorow. Also our runaway bull is coming home tomorrow morning. He's been gone since August.
I'm on my way now to the feed store. Every Tuesday they have 10% off for old timers. That covers my gas and makes the 200 mile round trip worth it.

 

[KateMTx]

While cleaning out my parents place last week I found several antique oil lamps. We'll clean them up and put them in the new house.
Got all the rafters up on the wood shed today. That was a workout lifting 16 foot 2×8's up the ladder. I'm spanning 12 feet so I spaced them at 16 inch on center. I'll put up the roof sheeting tommorow. Also our runaway bull is coming home tomorrow morning. He's been gone since August.
I'm on my way now to the feed store. Every Tuesday they have 10% off for old timers. That covers my gas and makes the 200 mile round trip worth it.

Glad you're finally getting the bull back!

 

[Danil54grl]

While cleaning out my parents place last week I found several antique oil lamps. We'll clean them up and put them in the new house.
Got all the rafters up on the wood shed today. That was a workout lifting 16 foot 2×8's up the ladder. I'm spanning 12 feet so I spaced them at 16 inch on center. I'll put up the roof sheeting tommorow. Also our runaway bull is coming home tomorrow morning. He's been gone since August.
I'm on my way now to the feed store. Every Tuesday they have 10% off for old timers. That covers my gas and makes the 200 mile round trip worth it.

That workout is helping to keep you young. . . keep at it as long as you can. Life tends to shift before you expect it to. I would love to find all those treasure or oil lamps, I use a headlamp, mainly.

 

[Doreena]

That workout is helping to keep you young. . . keep at it as long as you can. Life tends to shift before you expect it to. I would love to find all those treasure or oil lamps, I use a headlamp, mainly.

Got many Aladdin lamps still oil burners stored. Need more mantles for them, tho. Good to have.


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[Danil54grl]

Got many Aladdin lamps still oil burners stored. Need more mantles for them, tho. Good to have.


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