Good Morning All. Clear and 45° out on the porch this morning. Daytime highs in the low-80's and nighttime lows in the high-50's until next Wednesday when the NWS is still sticking with their forecast of thunderstorms. That will bring highs down to the mid-70's. I'm not predicting Spring quite yet, but maybe. Our average last frost day is March 20, but we'll see. I don't think that we'll see another one (frost) this season.
Yesterday's grocery trek went well. I went solo since my wife is needing to head out today for something else. Ended up having to go to the pharmacy anyway for an antibiotic for her and I topped off the gas tank. We returned last night for supper at a steakhouse known as Saltgrass. They have an awesome appetizer of shrimp and cheese stuffed Jalapenos that can't be beat. We got the big platter so there are some in the fridge for tonight's cocktails.
It's been a disappointing week for the tiller so far. I installed a new battery and it started just fine; but it ran for just 20 seconds or so and died. Next door neighbor Bubba, was supposed to come and look at it yesterday, but two ATV jobs that he was doing for other customers were taking longer than planned. He has a small engine repair business at his home. Had a mobile-mechanic out to look at the Accura yesterday afternoon. He replaced some wiring and got it running again. The 6-year old battery still needs replacing, so that's on the to-do list.
I didn't get out to the train shed until late yesterday, not enough time to do anything. I don't even think that I turned on the workbench light! I did re-stock the beer fridge though. Does that count??? Earlier in the day, I looked up some pictures of Fordson tractors on the Internet to see what color to paint it. All pictures were of restored ones since they didn't have color photos back when they were made in the 1920's. OK though, as it will be in a vintage tractor sales lot.
Kusojiji - My retirement counselor/financial planner was a bust. We did much better when my wife and I did some research and I took over myself.
Troy -
Otherwise, I'll be washing a couple pairs in the bathroom sink and hanging to dry for tomorrow.
I'll post pics later.
Good that you got your laundry back, as those are pictures that we probably don't want to view anyway!
Steve - Las Colinas is unrecognizable even to me these days. Business parks and mid to high end housing everywhere on what used to be rolling ranchland. Still takes forever to get there from North Dallas. Hearing things that I hadn't heard in years was the first thing I noticed when I got my first hearing aids 12 years ago.
Michael - Philadelphia or New York City! Neither is a destination that most Americans would welcome. At least you get your feet on land for a while and get to continue your journey to visit your kinfolks.
Everyone have a fabulous Friday.
