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OT - What are you doing now? (2026)

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 35,308
    Foghorn said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Paolo said:
    Welcome to Italy @JohnInCarolina! I will also be in Tuscany in the next few days. It's going to be very busy as July the 2nd is a national holiday.
    Enjoy your stay
    Are we coming up on July?  Did I miss a month somehow?  😜
    Time flies in Tuscany!  We spent 10 days there and it went by very quickly.
    It’s a charming area, although all the signs reading “Yanks go home” have been interesting.  I didn’t know so many people hate the Yankees as much as I do!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 12,155
    Paolo said:
    I'm in Siena tonight. Tomorrow morning we are starting a four days walk in Tuscany's hills. Just an hour drive from Florence where our friend @JohnInCarolina is enjoying Michelin star dinners.


    Love Siena. Beautiful. Takes me back. Envious of your travels in Italy, @paolo and @JohnInCarolina. 

    A bunch of my in-laws are visiting Rome and Venice right now. Already looking forward to my next visit to Italy. 


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  • Battleborn
    Battleborn Posts: 3,784
    Probably the last super nice day on the course for a few months. 
    Las Vegas, NV


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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 12,155
    Battleborn said:
    Probably the last super nice day on the course for a few months. 
    Beautiful - both shots. 

    I always begrudge the winter, with the ice and snow, but the other extreme has to be a rough ride as well. 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,940
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Battleborn said:
    Probably the last super nice day on the course for a few months. 
    Beautiful - both shots. 

    I always begrudge the winter, with the ice and snow, but the other extreme has to be a rough ride as well. 
    I’m pretty good with winter but this rainy cold spring won’t let up



    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 35,308
    In Rome, in the taxi to the vrbo, saw this place:


    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Paolo
    Paolo Posts: 268
    JohnInCarolina said:
    In Rome, in the taxi to the vrbo, saw this place:


    I've been there, not bad for the classic roman specialties. That "proper hamburgers" sign translates as "please Yankies come in". I would never order a burger there
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 37,626
    Stunning landscape!
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 35,308
    Paolo said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    In Rome, in the taxi to the vrbo, saw this place:


    I've been there, not bad for the classic roman specialties. That "proper hamburgers" sign translates as "please Yankies come in". I would never order a burger there
    I figured as much, lol.  I try to find the places serving up improper hamburgers, personally.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • dbCooper
    dbCooper Posts: 2,788
    Nice pics @JohnInCarolina and @Paolo Thanks for sharing your trips.
    LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413G
    Great Plains, USA
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  • CPFC1905
    CPFC1905 Posts: 2,200
    Off to the Pyrenees next weekend so occupied myself on 'necessary, important, complicated vehicle related things on the drive and in the garage - which can't be rushed'   Definitely not pottering.  Not at all, nope.

    And then washed the cars.



    Other girls may try to take me away 
    But you know, it's by your side I will stay
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 35,308
    CPFC1905 said:
    Off to the Pyrenees next weekend so occupied myself on 'necessary, important, complicated vehicle related things on the drive and in the garage - which can't be rushed'   Definitely not pottering.  Not at all, nope.

    And then washed the cars.



    Is that a new roof on the garage?
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • CPFC1905
    CPFC1905 Posts: 2,200
    JohnInCarolina said:
    CPFC1905 said:
    Off to the Pyrenees next weekend so occupied myself on 'necessary, important, complicated vehicle related things on the drive and in the garage - which can't be rushed'   Definitely not pottering.  Not at all, nope.

    And then washed the cars.



    Is that a new roof on the garage?
    And to think I nearly tagged you in the post - but the force is strong with you!   
    Other girls may try to take me away 
    But you know, it's by your side I will stay
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,518
    Did John bring his drone to Europe? He could do an overhead inspection on his way out of the country.
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 35,308
    Gulfcoastguy said:
    Did John bring his drone to Europe? He could do an overhead inspection on his way out of the country.
    Ha!  I actually don’t own a drone.  I have played with Larry’s ( @lkapigian ) and man they are very cool.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,281
    Paolo said:
    Second leg of our walk. Vescona-Asciano 21 km


    That looks like my kind of vacation.  @Paolo, I may hit you up for some planning details in a few years when I retire.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • dbCooper
    dbCooper Posts: 2,788
    @CPFC1905 - Nice vehicles.  Curious about the roof taxes that garage might incur?  I ask because of recently becoming aware of the Lowther family and their tax dodge.  Seems they completely removed the roof from their castle to avoid paying taxes.  How exactly do roof taxes work in England?
    LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413G
    Great Plains, USA
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,537
    Paolo said:
    Second leg of our walk. Vescona-Asciano 21 km


    I want to go on one of these walks. Looks amazing. Troubles are far from these places!
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,537
    CPFC1905 said:
    Off to the Pyrenees next weekend so occupied myself on 'necessary, important, complicated vehicle related things on the drive and in the garage - which can't be rushed'   Definitely not pottering.  Not at all, nope.

    And then washed the cars.



    Talk to me about this driveway. Are these loose pebbles or are they some kind of adhered together asphalt type thing but really really good looking?  I really like it.
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,518
    edited June 1
    Rkl8ton said:
    CPFC1905 said:
    Off to the Pyrenees next weekend so occupied myself on 'necessary, important, complicated vehicle related things on the drive and in the garage - which can't be rushed'   Definitely not pottering.  Not at all, nope.

    And then washed the cars.



    Talk to me about this driveway. Are these loose pebbles or are they some kind of adhered together asphalt type thing but really really good looking?  I really like it.
    It looks like exposed aggregate concrete paving. I installed it on the porches of a public rest area that I built. Personally I don’t like it due to slip potential but an architect did the design and it was in the contract.

    But there’s an epoxy rock coating for existing concrete. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 37,626
    @CPFC1905 - sweet rides right there.  Coupe for the win.
    BTW-nice roof to protect to serious occupants.😜
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • Paolo
    Paolo Posts: 268
    @Foghorn @kl8ton this is a great way of traveling and enjoying the country. No car, no stress, just yourself, a backpack and your fellows. You meet nice people, see beautifull places and usually get the chance of eating dinner in the best places you can find out there.
    @lousubcap I would be more than happy to help. This particular one is called via Lauretana.
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  • CPFC1905
    CPFC1905 Posts: 2,200
    dbCooper said:
    @CPFC1905 - Nice vehicles.  Curious about the roof taxes that garage might incur?  I ask because of recently becoming aware of the Lowther family and their tax dodge.  Seems they completely removed the roof from their castle to avoid paying taxes.  How exactly do roof taxes work in England?
    Sounds like the sort of tax @JohnInCarolina would impose,  but turns out the word 'castle' was more significant.  
    It was inheritance tax and to avoid finding a few million in cash to pay death duties, the Earl of Lonsdale artfully converted his castle (and home) in to a ruin. 
    Safe to say that won't be a problem for me. 
    Other girls may try to take me away 
    But you know, it's by your side I will stay
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  • CPFC1905
    CPFC1905 Posts: 2,200
    kl8ton said:
    CPFC1905 said:
    Off to the Pyrenees next weekend so occupied myself on 'necessary, important, complicated vehicle related things on the drive and in the garage - which can't be rushed'   Definitely not pottering.  Not at all, nope.

    And then washed the cars.


    Talk to me about this driveway. Are these loose pebbles or are they some kind of adhered together asphalt type thing but really really good looking?  I really like it.
    Loose gravel, very common here for driveways of houses not built in large developments.  It's 20mm stones poured on to earth and lightly rolled.  Some have weed control membrane underneath, or geo-textile membrane to hold the stones in place. 

    Pro's : cheap and drains well.  Easy to add more gravel and no need to clean, so maintenance free and not susceptible to ground movement. 
    Con's : weeds, compression causes puddles - so not ideal for heavy traffic areas like shared drives, stones migrate in to the lawn and borders, can get stuck in your boot soles so regularly joins you in the car for trip out.  Oh, and my dog doesn't like walking on it. 

    Other girls may try to take me away 
    But you know, it's by your side I will stay
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,281
    Paolo said:
    @Foghorn @kl8ton this is a great way of traveling and enjoying the country. No car, no stress, just yourself, a backpack and your fellows. You meet nice people, see beautifull places and usually get the chance of eating dinner in the best places you can find out there.
    @lousubcap I would be more than happy to help. This particular one is called via Lauretana.
    @Paolo, the closest I have come to that is spending most of a day walking around a cheese farm about 70 km southeast of there at Caseifcio Piu.  

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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