Good Morning All. I've got 68° and mostly cloudy skies this morning. Let me help you clean up
Terry. I guess
Louis is alone over at the old place. UPDATE - Looks like
Karl joined him! Maybe there's some leftovers available over there.
Spent some time yesterday putting tools and stuff in storage instead of just leaning against a wall or tree where I usually leave them. Inspected all of the windows to be sure that they were secured (usually left unlocked) and began the process of selecting clothes that I am allowed to wear in public. Washed the car because...well I am going to drive into a hurricane and wife wants it to look good!?!?!?
Speaking of that darn hurricane, it now appears that it is going to make landfall about 75 miles west of where we are headed. So I am looking at heading in on the northern route (IH20 instead of IH10) and possibly spending Saturday night about 50 miles north (inland) of our destination, thus missing the probable winds and storm surge. Might even go further east to Pensacola for the night which is only about 30 miles east of our intended final destination. Rainfall amounts for that area are predicted to be 2"-3" which around here to me is just a mild thunderstorm. We'll just have to wait and see. The condo confirmed that there is NO REFUND unless there is a mandatory evacuation. We prepaid the entire amount already; still lose the deposit if there is an evacuation ordered.
Pausing for a while in the train shed while I help my wife prepare for the trip. I did have an opportunity to touch up some ground foam areas that were a bit sloppy. Mulling over how I am going to attach swings to the little swing set that I am assembling. Drilling tiny holes on .030" styrene rods looks like an almost impossible task give the tools that I have available like a pin vise.
Chet - I know that winter hits you pretty early, but here we don't see those temperatures that you have been reporting (mid-20's - low 30's) for another two months!
Karl - Enjoy the Timonium show and don't let
Ken scare you.
Curt - Nice shot of the shop. Good luck on the rescue and have a safe trip. Sorry to hear about Phil. Best wishes for him.
Eric - That is great news. We all knew that you would pull through and survive the "killer treatments". Looking forward to reading your posts regarding your return to the "old normalcy"; as well as your venture back to Georgia. Gasp! I am surprised! Another five weeks for the ENT person! I guess that it is just the area and medical availability, but around here (Dallas - Ft. Worth metroplex) doctors are usually available within seven days, usually shorter for follow-up consultations.
Justin - Good luck with the military bureaucracy. For what it is worth, Evergreen Plastics makes clear styrene sheets in a couple of thicknesses if you ever deplete your stash.
Sherrel - Don't call the kettle black!!!
Everyone have a great day. Not sure when I might touch base again.
Willie