tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post4313633837144275511..comments2024-03-29T05:28:17.263-07:00Comments on Chant du Départ: I've seen Fire and I've seen Rain (NOT!)OldAFSargehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15935839956936191547noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-76367183969985307282022-08-09T15:36:07.538-07:002022-08-09T15:36:07.538-07:00Crap. "As", never "if". Always...Crap. "As", never "if". Always have faith in God's plan.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979323275440493917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-54461702056563527502022-08-09T15:34:21.971-07:002022-08-09T15:34:21.971-07:00Apologies for the second post but right now I have...Apologies for the second post but right now I have tears in my eyes. She was so small she would have fit in the palm of my hand if they had let me hold her. Believe in her, pray for her, support her and make allowances for her if she grows to adulthood.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979323275440493917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-22881540538920207462022-08-09T15:30:30.400-07:002022-08-09T15:30:30.400-07:00I am late to the party as usual... prayers for LJD...I am late to the party as usual... prayers for LJD. My grand-niece was 1 pound 15 ounces delivered after emergency Cesarean. She is now a beautiful 13-year old young lady playing piano and performing ballet. We adapt to her quirks and rejoice in her life. May you be blessed with the joys of your grand-daughter.<br />-Barry Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979323275440493917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-17628509327624124972022-08-09T14:58:26.633-07:002022-08-09T14:58:26.633-07:00Don,
Yeah after reading all y'all's commen...Don,<br />Yeah after reading all y'all's comments, I'm pretty sure that's what I'm going to do. If I do use pegboard, it'll be on the door and I'll limit the hanging to broom and dustpan. <br />Thanksjuvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-51735476695285276962022-08-09T14:56:06.105-07:002022-08-09T14:56:06.105-07:00Thanks, Tuna. She showed improvement overnight, n...Thanks, Tuna. She showed improvement overnight, not out of the woods, but moving in the right direction.<br /><br />I'm virtually certain (Ok drop the "virtually), they are not local. There wasn't anything in the official report, but my friend said they spoke no English whatsoever. juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-2479446376598277252022-08-09T14:53:33.627-07:002022-08-09T14:53:33.627-07:00Thanks, Probably should have put that up underneat...Thanks, Probably should have put that up underneath. But I do know where the studs are now, so should be able to attach things to them.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-46976921831192310872022-08-09T14:50:35.576-07:002022-08-09T14:50:35.576-07:00Looking into the trailer as we speak. Thanks for ...Looking into the trailer as we speak. Thanks for the how to get them in tip.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-76338759104420015002022-08-08T19:12:15.859-07:002022-08-08T19:12:15.859-07:00With that fire, I do hope you get the rain. I chu...With that fire, I do hope you get the rain. I chuckled at your term "local" itinerants. I don't think they're local! haha. I will add an extra round for LJD tonight. Tunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930237104692982421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-35952881804874707902022-08-08T19:10:58.684-07:002022-08-08T19:10:58.684-07:00Prayers continues for the little one. FWIW, I'...Prayers continues for the little one. FWIW, I'd recommend at least a sheet or two of OSB for the top of the 1/4 plywood. OSB can be used to 'anchor' any number of things... Just sayin... ;-)Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-26529591537976752022022-08-08T18:22:03.268-07:002022-08-08T18:22:03.268-07:00Agree with not pegboard - I don't think it can...Agree with not pegboard - I don't think it can handle much weight over time. Would suggest the paneling, then (knowing where the studs are) install horizontal pieces of board or 2x4 (tastefully stained to match) that you can mount some serious hooks and fittings for hanging stuff on.Don McCollorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028324869570493102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-77463975165222154102022-08-08T16:27:25.260-07:002022-08-08T16:27:25.260-07:00Better get a trailer...can't really see your l...Better get a trailer...can't really see your lovely bride sitting on the back tailgate holding onto the reins of your horses as ya'll lead them away from flames/embers/smoke, etc. Wouldn't be MY idea of a fun time anyway. <br />Reason I thought of it was my sister lives in the San Diego area, and their daughter is horse-crazy...the stable where she rides and works was threatened by wildfire about 5 years ago now, came very close (a couple of miles away) but then the wind changed and it veered off. Jan had said it was pretty scary, and the usually pretty bidable horses were pretty clear they wanted to be anyplace else but where they were. Guess they were getting trailers loaded, and it wasn't fun. She suggested wet towels over heads to keep critters calm helped a little. Just a suggestion...have a bag, and a plan...<br />SueSuzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07117433684554337583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-67977573785326595722022-08-08T12:17:19.508-07:002022-08-08T12:17:19.508-07:00Those look great! And it's located in the are...Those look great! And it's located in the area where my Granddaughter is staying. Another, but not necessary, reason to visit her.<br />Thanksjuvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-77762295117662682492022-08-08T11:53:34.569-07:002022-08-08T11:53:34.569-07:00STxAR,
Great minds think alike. I picked up that ...STxAR,<br />Great minds think alike. I picked up that book a couple of weeks ago. Working my way through it now. It's been great so far.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-36779442089902859122022-08-08T11:52:23.384-07:002022-08-08T11:52:23.384-07:00Cletus,
Thanks, you reminded me of one big hole in...Cletus,<br />Thanks, you reminded me of one big hole in our bug out plan...the horses. Gotta figure that one out, but I appreciate the input.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-43981607246795902912022-08-08T11:50:44.977-07:002022-08-08T11:50:44.977-07:00Bill,
Thanks. Everybody I've met there has be...Bill,<br />Thanks. Everybody I've met there has been superb. Very nice and oozing confidence. You could definitely tell that they knew exactly what they were doing. Which makes us feel a bit better. Concerned still, of course, but a bit less worried. <br /><br />Yeah, I'm having fun putting it together and I think Little J enjoys helping also. Focusing on something else takes his mind off of other things. As it does for me..<br /><br />I probably viewed the same French Cleat videos and really thin that might be a good option. I tried a few in my old shop, but they didn't work real well. One of those videos showed me what I was doing wrong. So, maybe this time, things will be better.<br /><br />Cheaper maybe, but plywood still ain't cheap. Much like gasoline. juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-43850927053059038982022-08-08T11:37:54.966-07:002022-08-08T11:37:54.966-07:00Suz,
Thanks, The Doc said it was a lung infection ...Suz,<br />Thanks, The Doc said it was a lung infection and that it was not uncommon in babies in the NICU. Lung infection sounds "Bad" to me, but what do I know. They're aware and treating it and that's all that can be done. We shall see what we shall see.<br /><br />As I replied to Rob, the second workshop pic includes the wood storage area in the shop. Directly above where I was taking the picture is it's identical cousin. So, I've got space for storage, primarily wood, just got to work out the racks/bins/space things.<br /><br />Mrs. J and I do have bug out bags already packed. We test them when we go on vacations as one of the contents is our portable CPAPs. They're our carry on bags for airlines and our meds are in a 14 section daily dose case for grab and go, or a Box with the bottles in it. <br /><br />That having been said and something Cletus said, reminded me of a big omission. I need to solve the what to do with the horses problem. It's highly unlikely I could get them to put on seat belts in the back of my truck. So, a trailer just went high on my "buy soon" list.juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-46920400306152978072022-08-08T11:11:54.585-07:002022-08-08T11:11:54.585-07:00Rob,
Thanks, Between you, STxAR and John, I'...Rob, <br />Thanks, Between you, STxAR and John, I'm starting to think about really minimizing the peg board use. I didn't like it in my old shop but thought it was just because of the very small size and layout. <br />As to Wood storage. The second woodshop pic from the top, shows 1 of the two built in areas for it. Gotta add some shelving/racks to keep it organized, but I've got plenty of room....Now. <br />Yeah, it was in the high 90's low 100's all week. VERY comfortable in the shop. juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-31742694283848171242022-08-08T11:08:02.241-07:002022-08-08T11:08:02.241-07:00Hey Suz!! A panel dolly for moving sheet goods ar...Hey Suz!! A panel dolly for moving sheet goods around is what you are thinking of I bet. <br />Juvat, if you got that book from Taunton Press, "Small Workshops", they have a section in there about a very narrow space to store wood in. I always thought that would be a great idea. If you don't have it, I'll dig a bit and see if I can find my copy and shoot a pic of the relevant parts.STxARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588850178293194825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-49655180442400852422022-08-08T11:05:47.968-07:002022-08-08T11:05:47.968-07:00Tom,
Thanks.
Well...We now know where Texas's ...Tom,<br />Thanks.<br />Well...We now know where Texas's allocation of rain went! ;-)<br />The Forest Service report from this morning said the fire's 95% contained and burned acreage is still 1459. So, maybe soon.<br />As to Grasshoppers, I remember driving back to Lubbock one night and wondering why my headlights seemed to be getting dimmer and dimmer. Then I heard a thwap from one on the windshield. Learned an important lesson that evening. Do NOT use your windshield wipers to try and clean them off. Had to pull over and use a T-Shirt and some water from my cooler to clean the windows. juvathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096708575138552532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-67783075295596123702022-08-08T10:47:32.320-07:002022-08-08T10:47:32.320-07:00Suz, I live appx. 6-8 miles from Juvat. When we we...Suz, I live appx. 6-8 miles from Juvat. When we were "wet" last year some "non documented aka illegal aliens" in my lexicon, accidently started a small fire near our area. They didn't even make the effort to drive 5 miles to town to tell the FD. Thankfully, it didn't go anywhere due to all the green...so I have to offer kudo's to those who at least make an effort to report the Big Sky fire. <br />However, in the late 90's we lived near Kerrville and during a dry period an illegal let his cooking fire get away from him on a ridge across the valley from us. A passerby reported the fire, and eventually there were appx. the same no of aircraft Juvat describes, dropping retardant and helicopters dropping water from from the Guadalupe River on the fire. After watching it burn for a while, got the livestock penned, trailers hooked up and friends with their trailers standing by ready to load and go. Finally the fire was under control, and things returned to normal. But I slept with one eye open for several weeks. <br />So, yes some form of bug out plan is always handy. <br />Cletus Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-14901542449365500902022-08-08T10:37:21.336-07:002022-08-08T10:37:21.336-07:00Nope, not those kind. I'm too dang Scottish f...Nope, not those kind. I'm too dang Scottish for that. I usually get a pack from AceMart every other visit. There's one downtown, one on 410 between Bandera and Culebra and also on Austin Hwy just inside the loop. 12 bucks for 50? They stack well. I'll put up a quickie post on my site so you can see how I use them.<br /><br />These things here: https://www.acemart.com/disposables/food-and-drink/portion-control/cube-plastics-dr-508-bb-8-oz-black-plastic-rectangular-reusable-deli-container/CUBDR-508-BB STxARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588850178293194825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-30420267813934841612022-08-08T10:09:05.969-07:002022-08-08T10:09:05.969-07:00Fingers crossed and continued prayers up for LJD.
...Fingers crossed and continued prayers up for LJD.<br />Go re-read what Rob said about gonna need lumber storage room...cause every woodworker I have ever known lamented how they did not have enough lumber storage space. I suspect it is like book folks with shelf space...never enough space.<br />Ask at your friendly neighborhood lumber/big box store about a contraption to hold a sheet of plywood/sheetrock being able to move it around the shop, and hold it up for you while you line it up and screw it down. I can't think of what they are called, but they are handy. Maybe you could rent one for a few days or so...<br />And thank goodness for being up-wind of that fire!!! 6-8 miles is not very far at all with a 20MPH wind blowing!!! <br />Speaking of projects...do you folks have bug-out bags, in case the next time someone runs a wood chipper, they are up-wind of you instead of down wind????<br />Spiders--ugh!!! But I leave them alone as long as they are not in my house...inside they have a very limited life span...outside, they had better be eating lots of flies and other biting bugs!<br />SuzSuzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07117433684554337583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-54674578157807044802022-08-08T09:56:17.548-07:002022-08-08T09:56:17.548-07:00Prayers for LJD, may she thrive! The folks in the...Prayers for LJD, may she thrive! The folks in the NICU are generally the best in any hospital. I can empathize with your lot; our great niece was premature because she has Wolf-Hirshhorn Syndrome (a genetic defect) which compounds issues. She spent over a month in the NICU.<br /><br />Your shop seems to be coming along well. I wish I could insulate our shop but it is just too big. I have been looking at a couple of YouTube channels on woodworking. In the right side recommended column there was a video on French Cleats. Out of curiosity, I watched one. They are an interesting looking solution to wall storage in a shop. French Cleats appear to be the forerunner to some of those storage system they sell in the Big Box Stores that have the long horizontal rails. For me, peg board is the current solution. So far, I haven't had the issues STxAR has had. And another thing for a woodworker, lumber has dropped considerably lately. It might be time to stock up on wood. BillBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593147581583316765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-74045820331270875322022-08-08T09:33:42.072-07:002022-08-08T09:33:42.072-07:00Prayers for your little one...
Skip the peg board...Prayers for your little one...<br /><br />Skip the peg board. I put some drawers on the underside of the work bench to hold the simple, everyday grad tools. I have portable power tools on shelves and in drawers, my table saw & band saw are on "step down casters". I could actually put the work bench on casters too.<br /><br />For all that upper area you're not using yet, you know where the studs are so could could cover it with more plywood and (later) hang most anything on it.... shelves, french cleats to support cabinets, a shadow board if that's what you think you need.<br /><br />Give some serious thought to storing wood, you will end up with 4x8 sheets waiting for their turn, 8' & 10' boards too, pieces of scrap that you WILL need in 6 months and so on. Having that planned out and ready before you begin is good thing.<br /><br />In the end, you have a work space with air conditioning!Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450082315014407506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684531976778247960.post-62861983172202467512022-08-08T09:22:26.258-07:002022-08-08T09:22:26.258-07:00Hope LJD kicks the infection and continues to make...Hope LJD kicks the infection and continues to make progress.<br />You can have some of our rain - being stormy almost every afternoon for several weeks now here - including flash flood warnings prompted by really heavy periodic downpours. I've never had a summer I can remember where our grass has remained green this long into summer.<br />The spider picture reminds me of doing field work around Lake Whitney back in the 70's. We had to dig a latrine for our camp and put up black plastic sheets for privacy screens. Boy, did those big black and yellow and white spiders love that location. Was really creepy having to make a head call in the hours of darkness! They were benign, but still intimidating!<br />Glad you were upwind from that fire. I was in Oklahoma and north Texas earlier this year when some really big wildfires broke out. Amazing how quickly they spread and how much damage they can do. The relatively flat land means you can see them really far off.<br />Your shop's coming along nicely. I've gotten to be pretty good at drywall doing a friend's clinic and a house and concur with STxAR's suggestions, tips and tricks. Also reminds me that I really have to organize my garage and get rid of the majority of 30 years' accumulation, which will require a serious conversation about what I really need to keep.<br />Ah, I'd almost forgotten about Texas grasshoppers - really can make a mess of things in more ways than one. If you don't know them, you'd be surprised how big some of them get, especially out in west Texas. Clogged radiators, opaque windshields, devastated gardens. Good luck with those buggers!<br />Tom in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576958446243001152noreply@blogger.com