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Title: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major E A Sterner on November 30, 2023, 11:49:59 PM
Last call for the year,It went by faster than before.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 01, 2023, 07:28:28 AM
When I was but a sprout, I was told " as you get older, time fly's by faster"
 In my teens, some class minutes seemed like eternity.

Now, I know it's true time does indeed FLY.

Dec 1. is/was my Dad & Mom's wedding anniversary, Today would be their 94th.   :)



Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 01, 2023, 08:04:04 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

'Tis 12 and overcast. High of 35.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: DeaconKC on December 01, 2023, 08:50:23 AM
Good morning all, coffee's hot here too. 51 and foggy here, gonna get up to a cloudy and windy 61. Day off from work today, may go run to Harbor Freight and use some coupons.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major E A Sterner on December 01, 2023, 10:54:00 AM
I posted this in last months thread, but then the month ended, so if Y'all didn't see it...

I went to an Estate sale for a friend that passed away about 2 months ago, He was a long time reloader, I was able to pick up an unopened 25 Lb. bag of #9 shot, 150 rounds of 9mm Ball ammo, 100 Rounds of .38 special 110gr +P+ jacketed controlled expansion rounds(Law enforcement only) 4 boxes of match grade .22 LR a box of 10 CCI .38/.357 Shot shells, a speedloader for a S&W J-Frame and a Savage Arms Four Tenner shotgun adapter for the low price of $146.00 I have to go back Saturday to help them price some remaining items, There is a good sized box of new .45 Colt brass there,I'm guessing maybe 400 + pieces.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 02, 2023, 10:04:22 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee and tea are hot.

That's a good deal, Major. I was given a few boxes of the those Law enforcement only rounds. The head stamps are WCC +P+ 84.

'Tis 22 and sunny. High of 36.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 02, 2023, 12:14:07 PM
Gift ammo can be like Christmas morning (except for unknown reloads  ::))

I was given two boxes of 45ACP...
one is Federal Syntech 205 grain, the other Remington Ultimate Defense.
Not quite sure I'll shoot these any time soon  :-\

I also got two boxes of Fiocchi 32 ACP
and a box of Fiocchi 7.63 Mauser (think C96 pistol), These I will use save and reload.

In other news, todays visit to the friendly LGS, saw a WW2 era Remington 1911 slide on an Essex frame.
It had an aftermarket skeleton hammer, SS barrel, custom looking grip safety and an elongated and embellished slide lock.... 

Sadly, the slide had 4 holes drilled in the top for some sort of rail (not attached anymore)

The Consigner wants WAY too much for the Frankenstein Gun.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 02, 2023, 02:21:44 PM
Rita is doing fine, sounds good, they decided to keep her till the IV med is done the middle of next week.  I know it sounds bad but not unhappy about that.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 03, 2023, 07:36:30 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

Sn*w overnight. 2" so far.

'Tis 25 and light flurries. "Snow showers in the morning  then a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Nearly steady temperature in the lower 30s. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent."

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Professor Marvel on December 03, 2023, 04:24:54 PM
We are just dug out of our first real blizzard of the season. Lasted 3 days and we are hoping it is the start of a good SouthWest El Nino,
Which might break our draught and replenish the wells!

Major the essex frankengun sound like my 2nd Govt Model… I bought an essex frame “silver cup” cheap and turned it into a bullseye pistol with serious aftermarket parts, slide / frame fitting, barrel bushing tightening, trigger tuning and an awesome Bowmar Rib! It shot REALLY well, surprised a buncha guys.

Sold it to a friend who needed it more than me , and it financed 2 more project 45’s.

Yhs
Prof mumbles
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 03, 2023, 05:29:21 PM
Prof., I looked up the Bowmar Rib you mentioned, and it sure looks like the mount hole pattern.
So, I'm assuming that what was mounted on there. But it is gone and just the holes remain.

However, what the guy is asking, you could get two Tisas GI's. 
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 04, 2023, 07:23:01 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

'Tis 23 and overcast. High of 38.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 04, 2023, 12:09:14 PM
Rita is to be home Wed and she is doing so much better.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Baltimore Ed on December 04, 2023, 05:08:41 PM
Thanksgiving eve was very busy in produce at my Food Lion. Sold the most we ever had. Couldn’t get caught up so I ran over an hour at closing [produce closes between 6-7pm while the store is open to 10 i think]. I’m liking my 3-4 day /week job. Good place to work part time if you don’t need the money but I don’t like how they do quasi full time folks. The store will cut the workers hours if sales drop off. Some of the gals are supporting families and need those hours. Hoping everyone had a good Turkeyday and are getting ready for Santa.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 05, 2023, 07:38:56 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

The plan is to get a tree at a local tree farm at Saturday.

'Tis 23 and overcast. "Cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the upper 30s. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 50 percent."

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: DeaconKC on December 05, 2023, 08:08:44 AM
Good morning folks.
38 here right now, supposed to be sunny and get to 60 today. The Missus and I are invited to dinner with some friends tonight, then going to see a Christmas/Nativity outside display. Should be a nice evening. Gonna clean the truck out today, how does so much stuff accumulate so quick?
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 05, 2023, 09:22:02 AM
Good morning folks.
38 here right now, supposed to be sunny and get to 60 today. The Missus and I are invited to dinner with some friends tonight, then going to see a Christmas/Nativity outside display. Should be a nice evening. Gonna clean the truck out today, how does so much stuff accumulate so quick?

... " how does so much stuff accumulate so quick"

amazes me too!   ::)  it's like a magnet 


   
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 06, 2023, 07:09:50 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

'Tis 22 and overcast. High of 37.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 06, 2023, 07:39:38 AM
Today's high 66°, finishing my morning brew. and ham biscuit.

I made a Pork tenderloin last night with my own version of an applewood rub.  :)
 
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 06, 2023, 01:01:30 PM
Looks like it will be tomorrow now. 
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major E A Sterner on December 06, 2023, 03:25:15 PM
We had S**W flurries since 1:00am this morning, didn't stick since the ground isn't frozen yet. Happy about that.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 07, 2023, 07:18:04 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

'Tis 25 and cloudy. High of 44.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 07, 2023, 02:30:11 PM
Waiting for them to get her ready to go so I can go get her, much better than last week.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 07, 2023, 03:17:22 PM
Good news Thursday  :)
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 07, 2023, 05:30:19 PM
She's home, will help her of course but she can do stuff for herself this time.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: DeaconKC on December 07, 2023, 07:56:07 PM
Good evening Gents. Del, thanks for the great news. Went by work today to check on a co-worker who is recovering from a nasty cold. Boss asked if I could stick around, so I wound up working all day. Now we watched a Christmas program our g'nieces and nephew were in, it was fun, now we have the Grand Ole Opry Christmas Special on.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 08, 2023, 07:18:42 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

Great news, Del. I'm praying.

'Tis 32 and overcast. High of 50.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 08, 2023, 07:38:40 AM
Suffering with a right side back spasm that rolled on yesterday morning,
I have no idea what Dumb^$$ thing I had done to set it off. 
I took some Tylenol and made it through the day fine, but a plumbing check early this morning proved it was back.
So, today's agendas are relax with a heat pad, and reframe from calisthenics ;) (that one is easy)
 and just about everything else.
Too cold to swim it out ::)
 
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 08, 2023, 04:44:41 PM
Made her shrimp and mushroom pizza last night.  Lodge 15", Lodge sells pizza pans but these work fine.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major E A Sterner on December 08, 2023, 07:40:42 PM
Happy Birthday to the grumpy old Coosie,May you have many more.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 09, 2023, 01:10:25 PM
Happy Birthday to the grumpy old Coosie,May you have many more.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 09, 2023, 02:44:32 PM
Happy belated birthday, Del.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 10, 2023, 07:25:15 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

Dusting of white overnight.

'Tis 20 and overcast. High of 33.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 11, 2023, 07:12:57 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

'Tis 17 and overcast. High of 30.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: DeaconKC on December 11, 2023, 08:34:47 PM
Good evening all. Busy day at work today, I really wish we could get another part-timer who knows how to just show up when scheduled! Yeesh. At any rate, it does pay for some new noise makers. Picked up a new Stoeger SxS as a backup gun and to learn to shoot skeet with it, as it sports 26" barrels.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 11, 2023, 09:19:58 PM
I'd do it, have experience and I'm punctual, the commute might be a tad large ?   ;D
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 12, 2023, 07:30:56 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

'Tis 16 and overcast. High of 30.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 12, 2023, 08:00:32 AM
7AM Raisin bran crunch and a mug of Dunkin Donut brand, and I'm good till lunch.
a tad coolish at 50° to start Today's high 73°
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: DeaconKC on December 12, 2023, 09:34:27 AM
7AM Raisin bran crunch and a mug of Dunkin Donut brand, and I'm good till lunch.
a tad coolish at 50° to start Today's high 73°
How's the back today?
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 12, 2023, 10:11:22 AM
It's well, it healed up on going into Sunday, then Monday was without any spasms and good today.
Thanks for asking  :) 

Here is blast from the past, currently Turner Network is running the "Flipper" series.
It was shot in Miami and the Keys by Ivan Tors, back in the early 1960's ( 1963-64 )
My Dad was the Coordinator Set Builder. I often got to hang out on Set at Ivan Tors' Studios in North Miami.
I was about 14 or 15 and hung out with Like Halpin, tossing a football or just BS'ing.
Years later, when I was building sets and art directing on "Miami Vice", Luke was bit parts player,
and electrician and working Special Effects.
I worked several other productions with Luke in the crew throughout our careers.



Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 13, 2023, 07:21:37 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

I assume there was more than one Flipper.

'Tis 15 and overcast. High of 36,

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 13, 2023, 08:23:17 AM
If you mean the mammal yes, several trained Dolphins were used.
There were two original movies, and 4 year run of the TV series and a remake in the mid-90's
Halprin was in all.
But in the 1996 remake with Paul Hogan, Halprin played a small part  of Bounty Fisherman #3.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 13, 2023, 03:07:11 PM
Well I guess Kevin and I will be on thousands of windshields all over Nebraska next year.  My brother saw it and sent it.  2008 picture, has been used a lot over the years.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 14, 2023, 07:22:36 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

Yes, I was referring to the mammal.

'Tis 15 and sunny. High of 44.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 15, 2023, 07:24:18 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

'Tis 24 and overcast. High of 44.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 15, 2023, 08:22:59 AM
Headed to the Feed store.
 Bad weather is rolling in this afternoon and tomorrow off the Gulf.
Something akin to a Tropical depression, with high wind and 5-6 inches of rain predicted.
Surf on the east side of the State could run 8-10 feet. 
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 15, 2023, 10:00:39 AM
Feed store has a line of homemade jams, and pickled items..
I bought a jar of Maple Bacon Jam to try...its GREAT !  ;D
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 16, 2023, 06:31:36 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

Everything is better with bacon.  ;D

Monthly systems outage, today. So, I'll be going into verk in a bit.

'Tis 37 and cloudy. "Cloudy. A chance of light rain in the morning  then light rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the middle 40s. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent."

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: DeaconKC on December 16, 2023, 08:08:33 AM
Good morning folks, 50 here and raining right now, supposed to dry off and get to 56. Had our Church Christmas Dinner/Party last night, a catfish place and was it good! Even had some of the best pickled green tomatoes I've had in years, frog legs too. Anyway, off to work in a few minutes, all bets are off on how busy we will be. Y'all have a good one, stay safe and well.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 16, 2023, 09:24:04 AM
Catfish and fried green tomatoes now that is a treat :)  I like frog legs too.  :D
Rain and wind moving in now, going to get nasty as the day wears on.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 17, 2023, 07:01:36 AM
Rain event has moved on, it was moderate and steady all day till about 3:30 AM.
I don't think it was anywhere near what was predicted, at least here.

It's breezy, and a pleasant 72, temps to drop to the low 40's on Tuesday.


Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 17, 2023, 07:50:47 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

Verked over 10 hours, yesterday. Got most of my list done.

Off to church in a bit.

Cheddar brats for luuuuuuuuunch.

'Tis 33 and overcast. "Cloudy. Areas of drizzle in the morning. Widespread fog in the morning  then patchy fog in the afternoon. Nearly steady temperature in the upper 30s. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent."

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Hair Trigger Jim on December 17, 2023, 07:58:33 AM
28 degrees here in NE NE, going on 48 and sunny.  Frost this morning on the plowed field behind us initially looked like a dusting of snow in the dim light, but nope.

Spent most of the last week getting a cattle thief convicted.  Jury finally found him guilty of a felony, although not as serious a felony as we'd charged.  Still a win in the big picture.  What time wasn't spent on that got spent on church pastoral search committee duties, an area where we also made a lot of progress.

Finally had some time yesterday for other things.  Took my toddler to a local jewelry store, and was discussing various pieces with the saleslady and trying to stay within budget.  A lady I've never met heard us, said she remembered being young with kids, and plopped a hundred dollar bill down in front of me telling me to buy my wife something really nice!  Obviously, I did.  I was blown away by her generosity to a total stranger.

After that I stopped at a pawn shop/gun store I've never been to before.  There were a few cool old items like a Dreyse pistol, and a box of .41 rimfire labeled as "rifle ammunition" to get around restrictions.  The gentleman let me handle a Colt 1902 even though I wasn't buying it.  It did not feel nearly as awkward as I expected even with the long barrel.  There was also a Winchester 1876 rifle on the wall, which came from the owner's father-in-law and isn't for sale.  The gentleman did say he's looking for some .45-75 ammo, and we briefly discussed reloading.  I plan to return there sometime.

Today we have the kids' Christmas pageant my wife is directing.  She had to do some adapting yesterday when "Mary" (a key role) came down with strep throat, but she had an eager substitute willing to learn the lines.  Hopefully all goes well today and it glorifies the One we celebrate.

Happy trails!
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Hair Trigger Jim on December 17, 2023, 08:00:02 AM
Well I guess Kevin and I will be on thousands of windshields all over Nebraska next year.  My brother saw it and sent it.  2008 picture, has been used a lot over the years.

I may have to get one just to display your picture.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 17, 2023, 04:05:22 PM
Quiet here, I slept later than I want to admit but kinda sleep when I can right no.  Patient is doing better, successfully made "I'm hungry but don't know what i want" an egg sandwich just before 4 am.  Dog let me know she was awake after a couple attempts to sleep.  Two appointments Wed including biopsy that was put on hold.  Friday of the next week is family Christmas so will be just us on 24th and 25th.  Told her if she is back in the hospital I'm chopping up the ribeye/prime rib roast that was for Thanksgiving after removing the fat and having cheese steaks on biscuit. ;D


What ever, net is being weird, need more coffee.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 18, 2023, 07:36:51 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

'Tis 18, cloudy and windy. WC 3. High of 29.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 18, 2023, 10:18:00 AM
Some of the simplest home fixes can (try) beat the HE double toothpicks out of you.

For your Monday morning amusement, I submit my aluminum screen door lock !

Last week it jammed! would not open, the internal guts were askew, as in busted.
Not surprised, as it is soft cast aluminum, so I was able to pry it open,
disassemble and discard the locks guts. This took a bit of doing as not to snap off the hinged opener lever.
This did work, but the boss lady liked the lock feature, and instructed me to FIX IT !
(Me ?) I was perfectly happy with the simple closer latch sans lock guts, boss lady overrules!

So, off I go to the ACE Hardware , they have one but it is not like mine and would require redrilling holes and leaving the old holes as scars. not Ideal
Next was Home Depot... same same and besides being several bucks more of the cost of the assume correct one, I can order for Amazon (determined by the accompanying photo)

So, Amazon it was, even with shipping it was only $20... $9.49 + the 9.95 shipping  :o $4  less than Ace & HD total cost with tax.

It arrived Saturday during our monsoon, and I might add the Amazon driver just threw it over the fence ::)

So, the new unit, it is the correct hole patten, but it has a nylon push button and plunger, and try as I did, it would stick in the pushed in position, the rod flexing out of position, and not even actuate the door catch. 

I fussed with it about a frustrating hour... and finally used the new latch with its functioning internal lock and the old exterior handle and cast aluminum button and steel plunger.

It WORKS
, "SHE" will be "eh! " Satisfied I assume.  I'm pissed the damnable thing tried to beat me up.

a nap is in order  ;)


Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 19, 2023, 06:34:03 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

That sounds like lots of fun, Major 2.

Off verk until the 26th.

Heading to Mitchell Field in a bit to pick #1 daughter.

'Tis 10 and clear. High of 32.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 19, 2023, 07:15:33 AM
Thanks for the coffee, enjoying it now with toast w/ maple bacon jam.

Yeah, a minor annoyance part failure that manifested into almost laughable PITA.
It didn't go unnoticed, got a "thank you" out of it, so it was a harmonious outcome. :)

Haircut time has rolled around again. looking shaggy  ::) "SHE" requests I get it cut before the Holliday.

That's all the, fun for today ...so far !

 
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Mogorilla on December 19, 2023, 07:45:22 AM
I feel your pain Major!   Sunday, we were doing laundry for the upcoming work week.   Wife had a load in the front loading washer when it quit.   Fortunately, i knew the issue.   There is a filter on the bottom of the thing that if clogged the maching stops in its tracks.  Problem is, it now has water in it and for me to get to it, I have to lay on the floor.   Me and a bunch of towels get soaked for a lousy $0.37 in change that had blocked up the system.   The bigger pain is getting it back together.  Lots of colourful language, and it is done and the washer is fixed.   Big problem.  Now the dryer will not shut off.   Only way to get it to stop spinning is to unplug it.   Bigger problem, Chiefs are ready to kick off.   I unplug it, trying to convince spouse it is a coincidence and I didn't even touch the dryer.    Well, watching the game and youtube to find a fix.   Found one, then a second one that had our dryer.   Aparently the board relays get stuck.  Eventually the board will need to be replaced, but a quick fix is to expose the board, whack the relays with the screwdriver, put it all back together and voila it should work.   Wife was doubtful, but at halftime, I ran up, dissembled, whacked and reassembled.   Voila, it works.   Restores my faith in the internet and questionable fixes.   Wife still thinks I did something but we were both appropriately dressed in clean clothing for the week and no expensive visits from repairmen.  I did have my sweatpants at half mast to cover any union issues.   
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 19, 2023, 08:01:29 AM
That's it, same same you DO understand  :)

I had forgotten to mention the COLORFUL Language in my narrative.
I did notice flowering things nearby had wilted.  ;)

Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Mogorilla on December 19, 2023, 10:09:55 AM
Ha!   We do not have kids, so filters were poorly developed.  I have had moments that sent parents scrambling to get their kids indoors.   Bad day mowing resulted in me losing it and the mower went flying across the yard with loud words.  It was not one of my better moments.  But very memorable moment to some neighbors.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 19, 2023, 02:50:32 PM
We're still alive here, she's getting better and I am not as wore out but getting there.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 19, 2023, 03:30:01 PM
#1 daughter is here safe and sound. And, we got out of Milwaukee without a scratch.  ::)

Time for a nap. I've been awake since 03:15.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Professor Marvel on December 19, 2023, 09:31:36 PM
I feel your pain Major!   Sunday, we were doing laundry for the upcoming work week.   Wife had a load in the front loading washer when it quit.   Fortunately, i knew the issue.   There is a filter on the bottom of the thing that if clogged the maching stops in its tracks.  Problem is, it now has water in it and for me to get to it, I have to lay on the floor.   Me and a bunch of towels get soaked for a lousy $0.37 in change that had blocked up the system.   The bigger pain is getting it back together.  Lots of colourful language, and it is done and the washer is fixed.   Big problem.  Now the dryer will not shut off.   Only way to get it to stop spinning is to unplug it.   Bigger problem, Chiefs are ready to kick off.   I unplug it, trying to convince spouse it is a coincidence and I didn't even touch the dryer.    Well, watching the game and youtube to find a fix.   Found one, then a second one that had our dryer.   Aparently the board relays get stuck.  Eventually the board will need to be replaced, but a quick fix is to expose the board, whack the relays with the screwdriver, put it all back together and voila it should work.   Wife was doubtful, but at halftime, I ran up, dissembled, whacked and reassembled.   Voila, it works.   Restores my faith in the internet and questionable fixes.   Wife still thinks I did something but we were both appropriately dressed in clean clothing for the week and no expensive visits from repairmen.  I did have my sweatpants at half mast to cover any union issues.

My good Mog

If you are really lucky, the relay is a common one that can be replaced with a soldering iron.
Persistant effort will result in finding a compatible replacement…. Even if it means “dangling off the board”

Prf mbml
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 20, 2023, 12:45:15 PM
Afternoon y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

Just got back with a Frasier fir.

'Tis 30 and sunny. High of 40.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 21, 2023, 10:51:04 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

It appears the Suburban's fuel pump is no longer working.  :(

'Tis 30 and partly sunny. High of 39.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 22, 2023, 10:41:10 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

The fir tree is in the house. Decorating will happen today.

Making shelving to organize my reloading stuff.

'Tis 30 and overcast. "Cloudy. A slight chance of drizzle in the morning  then a chance of rain showers and drizzle in the afternoon. Patchy fog. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast wind around 5 mph in the morning becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 40 percent."

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 23, 2023, 06:49:45 AM
Have to run her to get nails done today, then I'm in till Wed hopefully.  Got Dr appointment and should get results of biopsy.  With the tumor not having spread at all even not the best news can't be real bad, just another round of a different Chemo. 
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 23, 2023, 07:16:29 AM
A most MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours  :)
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 23, 2023, 09:07:07 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

The lights are on the tree.

Got the shelf done. It is 48"X82". Think bookcase. Now, I have to clear a spot in the garage to put it.  ::)

'Tis 34 and fog. "Cloudy. Areas of dense fog reducing visibilities to less than 1/4 mile at times in the morning. A slight chance of drizzle. Highs in the middle 40s. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent."

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 23, 2023, 01:47:08 PM
Got the shelving in place and fastened to the wall. Starting to fill shelves.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major E A Sterner on December 23, 2023, 09:29:10 PM
Slim, we need pictures so we can see what an organized reloading area looks like.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 24, 2023, 07:37:27 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee, tea and eggnog are ready.

Slim, we need pictures so we can see what an organized reloading area looks like.
When I get it "organized" I will post pictures.

'Tis 36 and fog. High of 51.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major E A Sterner on December 24, 2023, 09:35:04 AM
So, probably never then? ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 24, 2023, 03:29:45 PM
So, probably never then? ;D ;D ;D
Let's say more organized.  ::)

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: litl rooster on December 24, 2023, 11:10:10 PM
Merry Christmas ya’ll
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: litl rooster on December 24, 2023, 11:12:48 PM
Forgot how to use this forum. Hope you all doing well.

Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 25, 2023, 04:11:57 AM
We are doing OK, Rita is doing better, she fell Sat afternoon coming in the house.  but she landed on her butt on the second step and I got her up, she fell Wed at Drs office. I should have just left her on the step and called 911.  I was carrying things in and had to put those down and pee real bad.  Yeah another comedy of sorts.  Surprised no one saw me go in and leave her.  But she was actually alright or mostly.

Well I got her in without the cops showing up, but we got my BP up again so I got her settled and took nitro and real soon it was back to normal, HR did not go up so that's better, a 155 or so pulse is more dangerous than a 200/100 BP and for now easy to fix.

But she could not get up off the toilet by herself and at about 3 am I almost didn't so after a short discussion I called 911.  She got gone and my BP was high again, but not as much.
Anyway I got to sleep about 9 when I was sure she was OK and texted/called people.  Mostly slept yesterday between calls and texts.
Got up about 12 am because licky dog wanted out, food and water.    I am drinking also because I might be a bit dehydrated.

Supposed to freeze and snow and will likely be icy and we both think if it does I should stay home.  We will be fine, I have plenty of supplies, will rest up till she gets home.   
If biopsy comes out good this week we should have it made or at least for a while. 


Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 25, 2023, 06:01:00 AM
Merry Christmas, y'all.
Eggnog is ready.

'Tis 42 and fog. "Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Chance of precipitation 60%. Low temperature around 49F. Dew point will be around 47F with an average humidity of 98%. Winds will be 11 mph from the SE.'

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 25, 2023, 07:34:21 AM
Thank you   :)

67°  Heavier rain expected in the next hour, the rough stuff and lightening is well south of us though.
 The Clone and her Bo were here yesterday, so my Wife and I all celebrated Christmas eve.
Today will just be a quiet relaxing rain day.
 
To you and yours, best wishes in the coming year.

Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 25, 2023, 08:29:21 AM
I'm staying home, ice under that. 

We both think it would be dumb for me to fall are wreck and get hurt and both of us end up in a mess again.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: pony express on December 25, 2023, 08:58:34 AM
Merry Christmas to all! I'm still alive here, although the Post Office and Amazon have been trying to do me in for the last 5-6 weeks.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 26, 2023, 07:09:40 AM
Happy Boxing Day, to our Commonwealth Friends  ;D
Today is also known as Feast of Saint Stephen over most of Europe & the UK.
The second day of Christmas, when I was little, we celebrated "Gŵyl San Steffan" being of Welsh descent.
Welsh & Scot that is, Raglan and Buchanan.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 26, 2023, 07:34:55 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee and tea are hot.

Davis and MacDonald.

Back to verk.

'Tis 42 and spitting. "Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs in the middle 40s. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent."

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 26, 2023, 01:33:06 PM
Had about 4 inches and flurries through tomorrow.  Rita is getting better, mostly med adjustments.   
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major E A Sterner on December 26, 2023, 03:10:08 PM
Was 50 degrees and partly sunny here yesterday 42 and cloudy today, A Belated Merry Christmas to all Y'all!
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 27, 2023, 07:31:15 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee and tea are hot.

'Tis 23 and overcast. High of 38.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 27, 2023, 08:09:22 AM
Deli Rye toast & maple bacon jam with my coffee this morning :D
Heavy overcast again today, Rain tomorrow predicted, with lows on Friday in the 40's.

No plans for the weekend or New Years revelry, at least that requires any effort.
There will be rather abundant fireworks displays with the "good old boy's" trying to outdo one another.
One local nearby must have access to Professional equipment as he put on quite the private show about a 1/4 mile away ESE of my back pasture.
Then due east about 1.5 miles there is Alligator Lake Estates, they hire their show.
I just sit out back and watch the aerials above the trees.

St Cloud, 7 miles north also has a pro Display in the Lake Toho Park. 
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 27, 2023, 07:05:24 PM
Rita biopsy came back negative on cancer cells so it's gone for now at oleast.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major 2 on December 27, 2023, 07:45:02 PM
OUTSTANDING ! 
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Hair Trigger Jim on December 27, 2023, 11:58:55 PM
Wonderful!  I've been praying for you both.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 28, 2023, 07:22:17 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee and tea are hot.

'Tis 34 and raining. "Light rain. Highs around 40. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent."

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 29, 2023, 07:27:30 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee and tea are hot.

'Tis 23 and clear. High of 40.

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 30, 2023, 09:33:45 PM
I got her home this afternoon.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Silver Creek Slim on December 31, 2023, 07:57:42 AM
Morning y'all.
Coffee and tea are hot.

I got her home this afternoon.
Great news.

Rained overnight. Ice everywhere.

'Tis 23 and overcast. "Cloudy. Freezing drizzle and light snow in the morning  then a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Nearly steady temperature in the lower 30s. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent."

Slim
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Delmonico on December 31, 2023, 09:53:28 AM
Doing better, or rather doing things for herself, had trouble getting her up the stairs but she don't have to go anywhere till the 11th and I'm going to go stock up so we can stay in till Thurs of Friday.  Not ready to leave her long yet.  One day seafood sale or would have did it all yesterdqay.
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major E A Sterner on December 31, 2023, 11:40:01 AM
Good news Del
Happy Birthday Slim, since it's your birthday nothing today is your fault.This is a limited time offer... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Who needs an Elf on the shelf,Cawfee,Tea and a Chocolate Lab watching us for Dec
Post by: Major E A Sterner on December 31, 2023, 10:12:57 PM
Happy New Year to all Y'all,May the best of 2023 be the worse of 2024


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