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Post by don on Jul 24, 2024 17:52:12 GMT -5
My 6 horse Honda can handle that! I'm sorry to tell you that Denver grass doesn't hold a candle to east Texas grass. You haven’t seen the Buffalo grass on the greenbelt behind my fence line. Trust me, it is truly tough grass.
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Post by coalsmoke on Jul 24, 2024 18:28:12 GMT -5
The weather system that came through Silver Pete's way is moving through our area now. I thought the sky was clearing, but storm clouds popped up again and now it's pouring down. The one good thing is that the temperature has dropped into the low 70°s. I'm not arguing...we can always use the rain this time of the year.
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Post by toshtego on Jul 24, 2024 18:49:17 GMT -5
Afternoon thunderstorms with rain. I am sure thankful for it.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Jul 24, 2024 20:10:15 GMT -5
I have the same engine. It only strains a little, but you can tell it's using all 24 horses. I have a 6hp Honda for trimming where the 54 inch lawn tractor won't reach and I admit it's pretty amazing. 24 HP. You could drive that to visit relatives in another state. Pack snacks and drinks as with the governor limiting it to something like 6 or 8mph, it's going to take a while to get there…
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Post by toshtego on Jul 25, 2024 8:27:54 GMT -5
24 HP. You could drive that to visit relatives in another state. Pack snacks and drinks as with the governor limiting it to something like 6 or 8mph, it's going to take a while to get there… A guy drove from Iowa to Michigan on a JD Lawn tractor. A movie was made of his adventure. Richard Farnsworth as the old guy.
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Post by Silver on Jul 25, 2024 15:13:51 GMT -5
Paid a visit to our local community garden. I'd like to get involved and volunteer. No one was around, I'll try again Saturday morning.
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Post by urbino on Jul 25, 2024 19:11:09 GMT -5
Busy, busy workday for me, along with a barking back and a wicked crick in my neck. I shall overcome.
We've had about 1.5-2" of rain in the past couple days, with more coming. It's kept temps very unseasonably pleasant.
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Post by coalsmoke on Jul 25, 2024 19:27:26 GMT -5
Busy, busy workday for me, along with a barking back and a wicked crick in my neck. I shall overcome. We've had about 1.5-2" of rain in the past couple days, with more coming. It's kept temps very unseasonably pleasant. For your back, try the Salonpas patches with 4% lidocaine.
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Post by don on Jul 25, 2024 21:18:52 GMT -5
Scheduled for hernia surgery in a couple of weeks. I am ready to put this in the rear view mirror. Hurts most of the time now. At least it is about as routine as surgery can be.
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Post by coalsmoke on Jul 25, 2024 21:25:50 GMT -5
Scheduled for hernia surgery in a couple of weeks. I am ready to put this in the rear view mirror. Hurts most of the time now. At least it is about as routine as surgery can be. Wishing you luck with it, Don. Can you do anything for the pain?
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Post by don on Jul 25, 2024 21:36:40 GMT -5
Scheduled for hernia surgery in a couple of weeks. I am ready to put this in the rear view mirror. Hurts most of the time now. At least it is about as routine as surgery can be. Wishing you luck with it, Don. Can you do anything for the pain? Thank you, Russ. Just Tylenol for now. No Advil because of other meds. It is good enough. Shot of whisky is not off the table.
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Post by urbino on Jul 25, 2024 21:39:24 GMT -5
Wishing you luck with it, Don. Can you do anything for the pain? Thank you, Russ. Just Tylenol for now. No Advil because of other meds. It is good enough. Shot of whisky is not off the table. Do what you gotta do. I'm sure it'll be a tremendous relief when it's finally behind you.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 26, 2024 11:03:58 GMT -5
I have the same engine. It only strains a little, but you can tell it's using all 24 horses. I have a 6hp Honda for trimming where the 54 inch lawn tractor won't reach and I admit it's pretty amazing. 24 HP. You could drive that to visit relatives in another state. Top speed of 6 mph. Nearest relatives are 60 miles away.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 26, 2024 11:04:33 GMT -5
I'm sorry to tell you that Denver grass doesn't hold a candle to east Texas grass. You haven’t seen the Buffalo grass on the greenbelt behind my fence line. Trust me, it is truly tough grass. We also have Buffalo grass.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 26, 2024 11:05:35 GMT -5
Wishing you luck with it, Don. Can you do anything for the pain? Thank you, Russ. Just Tylenol for now. No Advil because of other meds. It is good enough. Shot of whisky is not off the table. You don't have a truss to compress it? What did the doctor say about the mesh?
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 26, 2024 11:09:41 GMT -5
In Texarkana this morning for a regular doctor appointment. Got to unload a couple of boxes at Goodwill and the wife wants Grandy's gizzards for lunch as someone on this forum threw a craving on her.
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Post by john on Jul 26, 2024 17:07:24 GMT -5
Been a while since I had a good rant. But, I won't do it now. ![(rofl)](//storage.forums.net/6447321/images/QdUy1yd3DtAMhHXAy81g.gif) I have been out of pocket for the past couple of months since I have taken over as pastor of a small, (very small), (5 people small), church. Been trying to get it sorted out for either growth or closing. But since it is the oldest continuing attendance church in the county 189 years, I don't want to be the one that shuts it down. So with that thought I have been bust trying to get help to expand the congregation. It is coming, slowly, but coming none the less. New activities, new classes to be taught, new people to go see. So it is a lot of work.. That is part of what's going on. Between the wife and I we have had 15 days of doctor appointments this month and she is now going to the surgeon Monday to schedule her third back operation. I'm not looking forward to that again... As for me I'm just falling apart due to being worn out with aging parts. ![oldcdgr](//storage.forums.net/6447321/images/juvLHSbPyjgJlrDFxGym.gif) Father Time has parked in my driveway and refuses to move on... But it is goo to know that I can drop in on old friends occasionally without recriminations. Sarcasm, but, not recriminations! Y'all have a blessed night. Hopefully it will not be September before I can get back in for a bowl and some light hearted banter!! I noticed that my counter was on 666 so I had to make one more to get rid of it!
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Post by Silver on Jul 26, 2024 17:48:22 GMT -5
Been a while since I had a good rant. But, I won't do it now. ![(rofl)](//storage.forums.net/6447321/images/QdUy1yd3DtAMhHXAy81g.gif) I have been out of pocket for the past couple of months since I have taken over as pastor of a small, (very small), (5 people small), church. Been trying to get it sorted out for either growth or closing. But since it is the oldest continuing attendance church in the county 189 years, I don't want to be the one that shuts it down. So with that thought I have been bust trying to get help to expand the congregation. It is coming, slowly, but coming none the less. New activities, new classes to be taught, new people to go see. So it is a lot of work.. That is part of what's going on. Between the wife and I we have had 15 days of doctor appointments this month and she is now going to the surgeon Monday to schedule her third back operation. I'm not looking forward to that again... As for me I'm just falling apart due to being worn out with aging parts. ![oldcdgr](//storage.forums.net/6447321/images/juvLHSbPyjgJlrDFxGym.gif) Father Time has parked in my driveway and refuses to move on... But it is goo to know that I can drop in on old friends occasionally without recriminations. Sarcasm, but, not recriminations! Y'all have a blessed night. Hopefully it will not be September before I can get back in for a bowl and some light hearted banter!! I noticed that my counter was on 666 so I had to make one more to get rid of it! All the best to you and the Missus, John!
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Post by coalsmoke on Jul 26, 2024 17:50:23 GMT -5
It's good to hear from you, john, but I know that you have both of your hands full. I wish you the best with your church and better health for you and your wife.
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Post by urbino on Jul 26, 2024 18:10:21 GMT -5
Sounds like you've got enough to keep you out of trouble, John. Make sure you take care of yourself while you're looking out for all these other folks. Best to you and the missus.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 26, 2024 18:18:09 GMT -5
Such is the story of the church, John. Never waiver from preaching truth, come what may, rewards may not come in the present, but are rewarded in the eternal realm.
When you get to the heavenly realm, Paul can recount some serious problems he encountered.😉
Preach the word!
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Post by don on Jul 26, 2024 19:36:20 GMT -5
You haven’t seen the Buffalo grass on the greenbelt behind my fence line. Trust me, it is truly tough grass. We also have Buffalo grass. And Saint Augustine!
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Post by don on Jul 26, 2024 19:40:24 GMT -5
Thank you, Russ. Just Tylenol for now. No Advil because of other meds. It is good enough. Shot of whisky is not off the table. You don't have a truss to compress it? What did the doctor say about the mesh? Haven’t had a chance to even investigate trusses. Ordered one just now. I only have to get by for another 12 days. The surgeon said most of the mesh problems were due to the mesh adhering to intestinal tissue. That should not be possible with the technique being used for this surgery. The mesh has been improved as well. We will see, I guess.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 26, 2024 20:24:32 GMT -5
You don't have a truss to compress it? What did the doctor say about the mesh? Haven’t had a chance to even investigate trusses. Ordered one just now. I only have to get by for another 12 days. The surgeon said most of the mesh problems were due to the mesh adhering to intestinal tissue. That should not be possible with the technique being used for this surgery. The mesh has been improved as well. We will see, I guess. 🙏
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 26, 2024 20:29:14 GMT -5
We also have Buffalo grass. And Saint Augustine! Saint Augustine is the toughest grass, but it rarely gets more than 7 inches high. I don't have much St. A here, just a patch around the house. Most of the yard is a mixture of wild grasses including Buffalo, Johnson, crab and others. Down by the pond there's 7 different grasses plus weeds. It's an adventure in creating a lawn. Close to the house we have a lawn. They bulk I consider a park.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 26, 2024 20:37:13 GMT -5
. Hopefully it will not be September before I can get back in for a bowl and some light hearted banter!! I noticed that my counter was on 666 so I had to make one more to get rid of it! My dad's best friend was a Methodist minister and I grew up spending a lot of time in preachers homes and saw first hand the hardships and deprivation. Having to beg for money to buy shoes for the kids. The highlight of the year was the Pounding, where the members brought food staples. There was always a money tree that usually got over 500 dollars, which was a lot in 1960 dollars. Just to say, that you are appreciated and honored. Or former moderator is missing because he got assigned to 4 churches and he has a very sick daughter.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 26, 2024 20:57:36 GMT -5
The high was 75 degrees today in NE Texas! On July 26! In Texas!! Only a little rain.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 26, 2024 22:34:23 GMT -5
. Hopefully it will not be September before I can get back in for a bowl and some light hearted banter!! I noticed that my counter was on 666 so I had to make one more to get rid of it! My dad's best friend was a Methodist minister and I grew up spending a lot of time in preachers homes and saw first hand the hardships and deprivation. Having to beg for money to buy shoes for the kids. The highlight of the year was the Pounding, where the members brought food staples. There was always a money tree that usually got over 500 dollars, which was a lot in 1960 dollars. Just to say, that you are appreciated and honored. Or former moderator is missing because he got assigned to 4 churches and he has a very sick daughter. Truly a more difficult path than many of us can fathom. In an age where there are tv pastors living in excess while teaching sermonettes, there are others faithful in humbly serving, they deserve accolades here and now but the investments are on the future…it is what it is.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jul 27, 2024 7:19:32 GMT -5
![oldcdgr](//storage.forums.net/6447321/images/juvLHSbPyjgJlrDFxGym.gif) We had a new Methodist Minister in Central La, wife was Methodist, he was previously a biologist at Rockerfellow Wildlife Preserve in Pecan Island, came to my home we clicked, drank a few beers together, told me it was hard to raise money for the youth fellowship they were trying to take off. Exxon had a habit of helping local causes, slipped my big boss how good it would look if they funded this. They built a fellowship hall with games and everything in Uncle Exxons name. My kids went there it made me happy.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 27, 2024 12:14:45 GMT -5
My dad's best friend was a Methodist minister and I grew up spending a lot of time in preachers homes and saw first hand the hardships and deprivation. Having to beg for money to buy shoes for the kids. The highlight of the year was the Pounding, where the members brought food staples. There was always a money tree that usually got over 500 dollars, which was a lot in 1960 dollars. Just to say, that you are appreciated and honored. Or former moderator is missing because he got assigned to 4 churches and he has a very sick daughter. Truly a more difficult path than many of us can fathom. In an age where there are tv pastors living in excess while teaching sermonettes, there are others faithful in humbly serving, they deserve accolades here and now but the investments are on the future…it is what it is. They have many crowns waiting for them.
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