OT - What are you doing right now?

kl8ton

lousubcap said:

I just concluded a lose-lose couple of conversations with the local water and sewer company.  Background:  Did some landscaping work that included several yards of new sod installation.  Thus lots of water application (auto timer water valves are quite handy).  Monthly usage went up by a factor of four last month.  
Sewer company bills on the water company usage data and escalating charge rate.  Water company will not adjust the usage data to the sewer company even though the water never got to the sewer system.  F' me.
Several years ago you could negotiate with the water company and get them to adjust the quantity billed to the sewer company.  Not so around here any more.  Just venting here.  

That stinks!   I think our water and sewer department can put a meter on the irrigation line.  That number gets subtracted from the main water meter when calculating sewer bill. 

rifrench

Lit said:

Just removed the spark arrestor on my Stihl blower. I didn’t realize how much power it had lost over the last 4 years it was running at probably 60%. 5 minutes and back to full power.

If you want to, heat the screen red hot with a propane torch and brush the ash off after it cools.  Be sure your air filter is clean, too.  Extended idling is also a factor. 

fishlessman

reheated chourico cheese dip from the weekend for breakfast

JohnEggGio

Trying to finalize my tax return...  Dealing with a little software snafu.  Yes, I procrastinated.

Lit

rifrench said:

Lit said:

Just removed the spark arrestor on my Stihl blower. I didn’t realize how much power it had lost over the last 4 years it was running at probably 60%. 5 minutes and back to full power.

If you want to, heat the screen red hot with a propane torch and brush the ash off after it cools.  Be sure your air filter is clean, too.  Extended idling is also a factor. 

I saw about cleaning it but then I saw you could just cut it off and my dremel already had the metal cutting blade on it so that was easier. The air filter you just hit it with soap and water and a tooth brush or something? Its a weird filter on the SH86C its not a flat sponge like most yard equipment filters. 

JohnEggGio

JohnEggGio said:

Trying to finalize my tax return...  Dealing with a little software snafu.  Yes, I procrastinated.

As expected, operator error.  Done.

keener75

JohnInCarolina said:

Setting up a game of Kubb:

Awesome Game! We have a Kubb league in our sleepy little town. SMKL (St Marys Kubb League). Last year, before COVID we had 16 teams. I didn't realize the game was so popular.

Ozzie_Isaac

keener75 said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Setting up a game of Kubb:

Awesome Game! We have a Kubb league in our sleepy little town. SMKL (St Marys Kubb League). Last year, before COVID we had 16 teams. I didn't realize the game was so popular.

Looks like a lawn sized version of bumper pool.

rifrench

Lit said:

rifrench said:

Lit said:

Just removed the spark arrestor on my Stihl blower. I didn’t realize how much power it had lost over the last 4 years it was running at probably 60%. 5 minutes and back to full power.

If you want to, heat the screen red hot with a propane torch and brush the ash off after it cools.  Be sure your air filter is clean, too.  Extended idling is also a factor. 

I saw about cleaning it but then I saw you could just cut it off and my dremel already had the metal cutting blade on it so that was easier. The air filter you just hit it with soap and water and a tooth brush or something? Its a weird filter on the SH86C its not a flat sponge like most yard equipment filters. 

Not saying it's dirty, since I can't see it!  The pleated filter can be washed in a mild detergent solution, rinsed from the inside with water (like from a hose with no spray handle on the end) and thoroughly dried before reusing.  If I couldn't see light through it, I just buy a new one.

HeavyG

Looking to double my Bitcoin from one to two.

Lit

Brined a pork tenderloin then SPOGOS and on the PK. This was good.

SciAggie

Thai Basil Chicken made with venison, sweet basil, and jalapeños cuz that’s what I had. 

If you are interested in the recipe:

https://thewoksoflife.com/thai-basil-chicken-pad-krapow/

Mattman3969

You on a wok roll @SciAggie.  Nice plate of vittles right there. For a little texture and color try adding some 1/2’d zuke coins and thin carrot slices.  May not be traditional but very good. 

I use that site all the time and have yet to find anything I didn’t like. 

SciAggie

@Mattman3969 Thanks. The wok has been nice for these hot days. The cooks are quick.

keener75

Ozzie_Isaac said:

keener75 said:

JohnInCarolina said:

Setting up a game of Kubb:

Awesome Game! We have a Kubb league in our sleepy little town. SMKL (St Marys Kubb League). Last year, before COVID we had 16 teams. I didn't realize the game was so popular.

Looks like a lawn sized version of bumper pool.

It is also known as Viking Chess. Legend has it the early vikings invented it and played with the bones of their victims. Very stragic game. 
It is also desirable around here because you can hold a beer in one hand and still knock em down

dbCooper

Having breakfast on the patio with the "ine" sisters, admiring the first blooms from the hardy hibiscus.  He survives the sub-zero Winters here just fine...

fishlessman

when i say im behind the times, wth is this. i saw a cornhole league sign a few years ago in gorham maine, had to google it and now kubb

JohnInCarolina

fishlessman said:

when i say im behind the times, wth is this. i saw a cornhole league sign a few years ago in gorham maine, had to google it and now kubb

Easiest way to explain it is to just provide a video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liMZ-dFMJSc

Legume

That looks fun.  Off to get some wood for the weekend.

JohnEggGio

Something to do while drinking beer.

Acn

Morning y’all

Ozzie_Isaac

JohnInCarolina said:

fishlessman said:

when i say im behind the times, wth is this. i saw a cornhole league sign a few years ago in gorham maine, had to google it and now kubb

Easiest way to explain it is to just provide a video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liMZ-dFMJSc

So many rules.  Looks like fun though.

nolaegghead

Way too complicated for 3 standard deviations of forum denizens, especially if they are from Florida or actually like the Atlanta airport.

alaskanassasin

Finally found a use for this thing.

CigarCityEgger

Getting ready for some pepper stout beef 

thetrim

Contemplating why TF I agreed to a challenge to not drink alcohol for a month.

FML

alaskanassasin

I wonder if it will shoot pop rocks 

thetrim

Dobie

thetrim said:

That would be great with a beer 😏

Canugghead

Was grocery shopping, still SMH... this idiot stuck his paw into multiple bags of grapes to cherry pick, as if that wasn’t bad enough, he pulled down his mask to taste test 🤣