Chilly start here. Hopefully it will warm up a little, as today is the first track meet of the season. So we will be headed east this afternoon to watch Leo run.

Got some countertops to apply laminate to, today. And then this afternoon, we are going to try to put the metal on the roof on the shed we built for the church, then off to the track meet.

Morning guys....

Slept in a bit. Not a lot planned for the day.

Morning guys....

Up early and ready to head up to the church hall, as the Knights are serving breakfast this morning.

It's chilly out there and they are still saying we could get some moisture... didn't get any last night, so, I'm not too hopeful that we'll see any.

Morning guys...

I'm ready for spring too. Changed oil and filter on 007 last weekend, so he's ready as well.

Hey guys, cold and foggy when we got up, but has cleared off now, but still chilly...and wind has started blowing. They say a chance of moisture today and tomorrow. I'll believe it when it happens.

Call from a gal to split a 3" thick fireplace mantel into 2 planks. Had to go down to the school to use the bandsaw there as mine would only handle boards 6" wide and this one, after squaring one edge, was 9" at the widest.

Ready for church and then #2 SILs' birthday, so will go over there afterwards.

Hey guys, Cold cloudy and DRY here. Letty, you don't like 'naders'? Move out here, we don't even get any rain.....We'd take some of the action you guys are getting.... in reality, you wouldn't like it like this either.

Hey guys, up and around early to try and get some things done in the shop. then spent all afternoon at the church, trying to finish up the metal siding (done) Tomorrow we will go back and put the roof metal on.

Cool start to the day, and I guess it stayed cool all day, but at least the sun came out a bit and it felt better.

Hey guys, Work in the shop cutting hinge gains and boring for the door knobs, then off the hang those doors.

Morning guys... Up early, like 4am, to get a brisket on the grill.

It did get as cold as our weather people were predicting....my back porch thermo said 9 when I started the grill. All the way up to 16 now. Looking for a high of 60. Winds turning to the south bringing those warm temps.

I'm pretty much stuck close to the house with the brisket on the grill. In about an hour, I'll be wrapping it up in foil. It should be ready for the whole gang by supper time.

In the meantime, I'll go out to the shop to get started on the next project. Formica counter tops for the cabinets I installed last week. I wasn't supposed to do them, but the outfit who was, couldn't get to them for a month or so, so I said I could do them.

Hey guys, up and out to the shop, to install hinges on the doors for the cabinets Leo and I installed yesterday. Rosie helped with that today. Then back to the shop and we did a bit of cleaning in there to start the next round.

Nice day yesterday, although a bit chilly...same for today...highs in the mid 40s. Supposed to warm up throughout the week though.

FIL back to his local hospital where they are evaluating him/his abilities, before placing him in the appropriate care center.

Congrats on the 57 Gris. Letty, been thinking about doing some purging here too. Congrats, Tommy, on the sale of the one 'porcha' and luck in the sale of the rest.

Hey guys, worked in the shop most of the day...I kinow, I lead a pretty boring life. Just trying to utilize Leo during his spring break.

On the FIL front, twe are hopefully going to have him transferred back to the local hospital tomorrow. and then transitioning to rest home....personally, I doubt he lasts very long. He is hallucinating constantly now, seeing things that aren't there, people who are long passed and doesn't really know where he is . Still knows people (ie his kids who are coming to see him.... )

Sorry to be a downer here. Have a great evening.

Hey guys, out to theshop early to try and get things done (successful) then when Leo got here, we headed out to prep some walls with blocking , so when we are ready to hang cabinets, we don't have to hunt for studs to attach to.

After that we stopped at a bank as they had a job for me to do.

Headed to church now for Stations of the Cross.

Hey guys, another busy day. No procrastination here. worked on three different projects today, trying to stay ahead of things.

Rosie on her way home. Dad might be released from Hospital in Wichita tomorrow, and transferred to swing bed near his home. Rosie says he was doing pretty good before she left for home today. But never good enough to go back home to live.

Hey guys, up and around early today and off to the 'city' to pickup some materials and talk to a supplier about some other things. Back home and Leo came over to help. Got quite a bit done.

Rosie says dad is a little better today, but evaluations by medical staff still say he cannot go home to live...plans are being made to get him into some sort of care, swing bed first to evaluate his needs then set him up in appropriate care. I know once he is in the home, he won't last too long. I believe his will to live will be completely diminished.

Yea, I think that was the way it went down, Marc

Rosie id off to Wichita....no beds available in Salina, so had to go to Wichita. Rosie's sister was with him...made it there at 2am... rough night for her. Rosie will go meet with her there and play it by ear from there. #2 brother will be there on Tuesday to relieve Rosie., so she can come home and take care of GGD on Wednesday.

I'm headed to the shop to keep myself busy.

morning guys....

Marc, it was something I built for you...I don't remember either.... I was thinking it was the cremation boxes, but you wouldn't have needed the trailer for that.

Transferred Dad to Salina as he needs to see a Urologist and the little hospital he was in doesn't have one. Rosie is headed there in the morning.

Been busy the last few days. We've had the GGD yesterday and last night. That keeps us busy in itself. And I spent most of the morning in the shop milling cabinet door pieces for a set of cabinets in the shop. In the afternoon, I helped install the door, which FINALLY came in, for the church shed we are building. We had gone as far as possible until this door was installed. So now we can finish the siding and roof metal and call it done.

Spring break this week, so Leo will be helping me with several jobs. I reviewed them with him and he said something to the effect that "we are going to be busy this week".

Rosies' dad has declined mentally this week. Hallucinating badly and last night he fell and hit his head and ended up in the hospital. Luckily, Rosie's brother was there with him, due to the hallucinations, and was able to get him to the ER. The brother and sister took him to his DR yesterday, and she told him, he could no longer stay at home. And they, hopefully will be able to get him into assisted care home Monday.

Rosie was supposed to go today, but now that he's in the hospital, she is going to wait and go tomorrow.

I've got a big pork butt on the grill for supper tonight. Pulled pork sandwiches/wraps. #2 GS will be home today from College, will be good to see him here too.

Morning guys....

Morning guys... Cloudy and chilly here. Got a lumber delivery coming this morning.

A funeral this afternoon, for a lady who was a custodian at school for year when I was there, and someone whom I considered a good friend. I did lots of little jobs for her after she retired.

Hey guys, up early and off to the 'city' for eye doctor appointment. Basically, no change from last year, still the same minor problems and with no change from last year.

Then off to do a little shopping at Menards and a stop at Verizon, we got a notice that we could save money by switching plans. I went on line to check and saw a plan that fit the bill and should save us about 33%. The guy at the store tells me I'm all wrong that instead of it being $31/line/month like it is advertised on the website, it was $80... I still can't figure out what he was trying to get across, telling me I didn't read the 'fine print". Seems to me it is complete FALSE ADVERTISING ..... Walked out just leaving my plan as it was.

Went over to see the Grand daughter and great grand, took them out to eat then came home.

Hey guys, been several busy days. I guess I work too cheap, from the sounds of things.

Hey guys, home from the games. Two girls games tonight. Tomorrow the boys will play.

Lots accomplished in the shop today, more to do tomorrow.

I am with Marc, that dog comes into MY yard and attacks MY dog, is grounds for shooting.

hey guys, busy day. Worked in the shop most of the day. Nice day weather wise.

Knights meeting tonight...basketball the next three nights.

Tired, headed to bed.

Letty the ole '12 is looking good!

Ney guys, another pretty days here. I was alone most of the day. Rosie was doing GreatGma duties over in the 'city'.

This evening, I worked a basketball game...first round of Sub-State...our boys won and will play again on Friday. We are hosting the Sub-State, so that means I will work all the rest of the games. Two on Thursday (Girls semi-finals), two on Friday (Boys Semis) and two on Saturday (Boys and Girls finals) Winners advance to the state tourney next week.

hey guys, yea, it was a bit windy here yesterday. Tornado about an hour south of us last night. We got around .40 of rain. Warm and breezy today. Supposed to be in the 60s the next 2 days here before the bottom drops out again on Thursday, then back into the spring like temps over the weekend.

Caddy is all fixed up. Tires were OK but alignment was off a bit in the back, but all good to go now.

Lots done in the shop today.

Hey guys, Pretty day here...except for the wind. Made it up to mid 70s. Worked in the shop hanging doors on cabinets, then when it got warm in the afternoon, I washed the Caddy as it was dirty from our trip to KC last week.

Wind was blowing pretty hard for while. About the time I finished washing the car, the clouds started building and looked pretty ominous. Pretty soon the skies opened up and it dropped some rain....about a half inch...made the air smell so good. Only problem I see is, it didn't drop more. We'll take whatever we get though.

Tomorrow morning we take the Caddy to have the new wheels put on. Hopefully, the tires weren't damaged as well. Then an alignment and hopefully, the end of the story.

Hey guys.... up and around and headed out to help a friend install some counter tops soon. Pretty chilly, 12, but made it into the mid to upper 30s.

Countertops installed and then out to install al new doorknobs in a house for a couple.

Tonight I grilled some fresh caught walleye for supper.

Dead tired...

Caddy's new wheels "Out for Delivery", so should have them today.

Really cold this morning. 0 and the wind blowing, sub 0 wind chills.

Think I'll work inside today. I do have a bit to do.

Morning guys....

Caddy, Marc. Probably the city of KCK. It's State ave, just on the north side of the Race track. Wheels are supposed to be here tomorrow.

morning guys... beautiful day yesterday, today, not so much today. Cold and wind howling.

Church tonight....

Hey guys..... Long day. Need to back up to yesterday evening... Finished watching the dance recital and headed to a place to eat. While on the way there, I dodged a big pothole in the road and hit another huge one. Didn't see it at all (twilight lighting). Hit so hard I'm surprised the airbags weren't deployed. Car was shaking some. Rosie said it sounded like a shotgun went off in the car. Quick visual didn't reveal anything.

So our first place we stopped this morning was a tire shop. The gentleman there didn't have time to put it on the rack, but, said it was safe to drive home, but it would probably be annoying though. I found out that the faster I drove (to a point) the smoother it ran, leading me to believe it was bent wheels. It was the worst at between 35 and 55mph.

As soon as I got the car unloaded, I took it down to our local tire shop where he took it out for a short drive. He said that he thought the rear wheel was the culprit. We put it on the rack and found both the front and rear wheels on the drivers side had big dents (for lack of a better description) on the inside of the wheels. The front was actually the worse of the two. I have ordered two 'new' (refurbished) wheels from Rock Auto. Local salvage yard found some in New Jersey, nearly the same price as the refurbed ones. So I opted for the refurbed ones. Local guy says he won't be able to tell if the tires are damaged (no visual damage) until we get them mounted on new wheels and see how they balance out. New wheels were $800 delivered.

Hey guys, sitting here in an auditorium waiting for the GD s next dance. Got up early and went to church, then back to #3s house until just about an hour ago when we drove up here. Been here about an hour and have only seen one of her dances….four to go.

At least the weather is decent, in the low 50s. We’ll head home tomorrow morning.

Really slept in, well, for me…9:30. Nothing really planned for today. Supposed to warm up some today, into the 50s. Sun is shining and light breezes.

That’s all I got.

Morning guys…

Hey guys, slept in this morning. Chilly but sunny. Took Rosie to Kohls to shop. Then off to the other daughters place. I hit a couple woodworking stores and bought a couple things I can use. Tonight we go to the high school play GD #3 has the lead in. It also happens to be her birthday today, 17th. GD#1 & 2 also came home from their colleges to hit the play as well. So the whole family will be going..

Hey guys, over in the ‘city’ awaiting GD in law to come home from work so we can get on the road to KC. Roads over here weren’t bad and it has warmed a little and even the roads in town are melting off some. Been looking at the maps of the roads and most are getting back to near normal so will head to KC on our normal route. Was thinking about taking a south route to miss the nasty roads. But as late as we are getting away, we should be alright.

I don’t even want to get started on all the BS going on…

Morning guys...We are under a Winter Storm WARNING. Nothing yet, but they promise it is coming. Rosie is supposed to go over to the 'city' to watch GGD, she should be able to get there without issue. But I'm concerned about her return trip, mid afternoon.

They have called school off due to the impending weather. I might call and get my GS to help me in the shop.

Supposed to go to KC tomorrow...we'll see how that works out.

Morning guys... We were up early yesterday and on the road to Wichita. A couple stops along the way and still there about 20 minutes early of the appt time. They actually called her in early.

Dr was so tickled at the repair he was almost dancing. When they came out, it was 10 minutes earlier than the appt time, so we were back on the road home early. 4 hours driving to get there 20 minutes at the office and 4 hours back home.

Weather was nice, albeit a bit breezy, yesterday. Today more of the same.

I have a couple people to go see today about some small jobs. Also need to separate cabinet parts that came in as well. I hope, all of you, have a great day.

Hey guys, Supper Bowl day.....My supper wasn't so good.....

Up and around normal time. Let dogs out (watching neighbors dogs), feed and give them some attention. Then back home to walk GSs dog, he's been with us since Thursday. Out to the shop to stain some door panels and glue them up.

Got cleaned up and headed south to the casino in Oklahoma...Guymon OK. Put in a $20 and it was gone pretty quick....threw in another $20 and and it went down to around $5, and while I was losing, Rosie put a $10 and proceeded to turn it into $60 then back down to around $40 and decided it was time to grab a bite to eat. The chicken fried steak was pretty bad... After eating went back out and decided to try another machine and turned that $5 into almost $60 then back down to $40 moved back to over $60 and back down to a little over $40 and we decided it was time to head back. Big day tomorrow..... We're not the big money gamblers the rest of you might be.

Need to get up early and take GS, GD-in-law and GGD to Wichita for a post operative check... Have to leave here by 6:45 to get there before 11.

Better hit the sack.

OH, it sounds as though KC must have won the big SUPPER BOWL

Hey guys, another busy day. Finished the baby gate for a former student. Solid oak, built like and interior door...same thickness, 1 3/8".





Client was tickled.

This evening we had home basketball games. I worked all four games. My back and hips can barely take that anymore. Every opportunity I'm standing up and stretching out.

The weather was pretty nice today...chilly start, but then it warmed up a bit. Warmer yet over the weekend. With SUPPER BOWL this weekend, that means I'll be taking Rosie to the casino.... this year, we're NOT going to the Kansas state owned casino in Dodge City, as they have the machines screwed down tight. We'll be headed to Oklahoma and an Indian owned one south and west of us. Lts of people and friends have said their machines are much more loose and the food is just as good, so we thought we'd try that one this year.It's only about a 15 minute longer drive.

Chilly, windy, damp and dreary today. I've got a couple things to try and get done today.

Meeting a guy about a job here this morning...not sure it's something I want to do, but I told him I'd go look at it.

Later guys.

Morning guys...