BYC Café

[bruceha2000]

Good morning Café. Coffee is on.
I heard from a friend we are having layoffs at work. Said friend is concerned that she is on the chopping block. I hope not. I don't want to be on it either.

I hope things go your way Tonya! And hopefully your friend doesn't get laid off either. But apparently it is going to suck for some people.

I wonder if roosters laid eggs there would be less drama.

Nah, they would go on and on and on about that beautiful egg they laid.

It is old! I have had it for going in 10 years and the battery cannot hold a charge to let me mow the front or back yard. And the yard is small!

10 years is a long time. The battery in my little string trimmer died and I bet it wasn't used even 50 hours. I suspect the batteries are expensive, I haven't looked. I could only run the trimmer about 20 minutes before it needed a 45 minute charge. I just use my Stihl FS90 gas trimmer, runs for 45 minutes before needing more gas. Besides being double string (instead of single) I have a cultivator head for it and a saw blade for those bigger/thicker stalked things that beat the string up as much as it beats them up.

You live in a drought prone area, replace the grass with stones or Astroturf, it will be cheaper than the new battery

I can buy the three 12 volt batteries for $69.00. A new one like this one is over $300.00 new

I suspect those $300 batteries are "speciality" and not made in great quantities. And 3 regular 12V automotive for $69? I wouldn't expect those to last long.

 

[ronott1]

Don't you have a scythe?

I do have some nice had tools!

 

[ronott1]

Good morning Café.
I was enrolled in an IPC course. My thinking is that the company isn't going to invest in training for me if they are going to wack me.

I hope that is true!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Good morning Cafe Now have 4 young cockerel in the main coop
When I go in at night they run to hide with him

 

[DobieLover]

Needed a pick me up... Brewed a fresh pot. Half of it's already gone. Sorry!

 

[ronott1]

Needed a pick me up... Brewed a fresh pot. Half of it's already gone. Sorry!

Thanks!
It is getting close to lunch time and coffee sounds good!

 

[sourland]

Thanks for the afternoon cup - it was needed.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Ya got back 2 more rolls in the truck now have to clean coops them put them up

 

[DobieLover]

Good morning, Cafe.
Coffee is on.

I was taken off work share a few weeks ago. My manager stopped by yesterday to say I'm on it again this week. So I get to leave 6 hours early today. Good. I need to finish getting ready for carpet installation tomorrow at mom's.

The roll-off is being delivered Friday at dad's house and I will be on the roof Saturday and Sunday. Trying to get the lower level south side done while the guy I hired gets the upper level south side done. It's a two layer tear off so there will be some effort just getting to the roof deck.

Then back to mom's house to finish her deck, strip the siding, remove the old sliding glass door, wrap the sheathing and install the new door. Then on to installing the shower pan drain, pan, membrane and start tiling... busy busy.

 

[Shadrach]

Good afternoon Cafe.
Thanks for the coffee DL.
25C mixed sun and clouds here.
Trying to muster up some enthusiasm for a trip into Barcelona. It will probably take me a couple of days. I need some electronic stuff for lamps and Hi Fi.