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I wanted to make a Norm worthy healthy salad for dinner. Spinach, boiled boneless chicken breast, a little bit of cheese, and low-fat Ranch dressing. A whole Avocado sliced on the side.
I think the delta is likely between what dieticians consider healthy vs. unhealthy fats. There are three broad categories of all lipids - triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols. There are essentially two categories of essential fats - saturated vs. unsaturated. And, I'll add, these are mostly in relation to defining healthy vs. unhealthy for the millions of obese U.S. citizens. From simple biochemistry saturated fats contain no (zero) double carbon bonds. Monounsaturated fats contain a single double carbon bond & polyunsaturated fats contain >2 double carbon bonds. Avocado fat is a monounsaturated fat which belongs to the sterol group of lipids. Avocados contain the richest amount of any plant sterol - they're good stuff to eat.
Norm, a tree on the ground is a pain, but a tree on the house is a problem. Pains are better than problems.
I still need to burn up the pine trees from this spring. Tornado season seems to bring down at least one, and I don't own any of them around my property. My new place has none, I believe. One is leaning towards the street away from my house and I think will go in the next storm.
I like it when a plan comes together. They had each tow-behind unit/model (30', 45' & 55') available for one day (this coming) weekend rental. I rented the 55'. Far too much rushing if it's a one day weekday rental. I pickup on Saturday between 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm return Monday morning. One limb is broken (still attached) and hanging ~25' - 30' up - it's ~10" - 12" diameter ~25' in length barely touching ground & laying over the property next door. There are plenty of attached dead limbs ~45' to 55' up waiting their turns to fall among several of the trees so now's the time to selectively remove them. Light to moderate rain remains throughout the day today giving way to dry conditions for the next 6 - 7 days. Porch deck joists all need to dry out before finishing w/ the joist tape & begin laying planks anyways. I'll spend today installing a new spark plug in the chain saw & prepping some fresh two cycle fuel while removing the numerous limbs/branches already laying on the ground.
My plan is to be front & center at the equipment rental agency (when they open their doors this morning) @ 7:00 am.
Originally Posted by Vintage Chief
I like it when a plan comes together. They had each tow-behind unit/model (30', 45' & 55') available for one day (this coming) weekend rental. I rented the 55'. Far too much rushing if it's a one day weekday rental. I pickup on Saturday between 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm return Monday morning.
Great plan to get what you wanted, when you wanted it! Good luck and be safe! 👍
Pulled the spark plug boot - quite carefully - from the chain saw spark plug & the spark plug wire broke inside the rubber boot. The opposite end of the wire is hermetically sealed inside the ignition coil. OEM ignition coil = $80, no one has one in stock. Aftermarket = $18, no one has one in stock - they only carry OEM ignition coils. I managed to remove the spring inside the rubber boot where the wire broke from the spring (which secures over the top of the spark plug). Going to attempt some ingenuity & see if I can solder the wire back to the spring. Not the ideal start to changing my spark plug.
Solder repair successful. Popped off in good fashion after having sat unused a couple years. Thought I may need to adjust H & L A/F screws but the longer it ran the better it ran. Made a couple cuts through some very dense wood. Might think about a new chain. Tightened up the current chain it may be stretched a little. I’ll evaluate chain more tomorrow. I don’t fancy spending any more time than absolutely necessary wielding a chainsaw 50’ in the air.
Chris, A dear friend of mine and I have had a running joke for years about our passion for bacon. His wife just sent me the bacon cookbook If you have time I'd like to send him a pic of your BLT and the name of the restaurant, Id like to share it with him Thanks
Chris, A dear friend of mine and I have had a running joke for years about our passion for bacon. His wife just sent me the bacon cookbook If you have time I'd like to send him a pic of your BLT and the name of the restaurant, Id like to share it with him Thanks
Sure Jim. The name of the place is called Crown Candy Kitchen. It is both a Candy Factory and a sit down Diner. The name of the sandwich is The Heartstopper BLT. Here's a couple of good pics.
Chris
Polaris Inc. - Polaris to Separate Indian Motorcycle into a Standalone Company, Will Sell Majority Stake to Carolwood LP
Norm - Interesting, I found an article in Cycle World that wrote in-depth about it. Sounds like it will be business as usual for at least awhile with the new ownership group retaining all developmental and manufacturing facilities, and retaining the vast majority of employees. The new CEO has been in the motorcycle industry his whole adult life, with past positions as a Senior Exec at Harley, and CEO of Vance & Hines.
Norm - Interesting, I found an article in Cycle World that wrote in-depth about it. Sounds like it will be business as usual for at least awhile with the new ownership group retaining all developmental and manufacturing facilities, and retaining the vast majority of employees. The new CEO has been in the motorcycle industry his whole adult life, with past positions as a Senior Exec at Harley, and CEO of Vance & Hines.
Chris - My Polaris investments approximate $250K the past 15 years.
Here is the official (definitive) Polaris (PII) press release statement:
Done for today. Pizza at home (again) tonight. I don't feel much like cooking. It's now a tad bit cooler esp. w/ the winds, but no rain in the forecast so deck joists should dry nicely. Temps expected to climb back into the 70s on Wednesday. Should turn out to be an awesome week of weather.
I read the press release. Of course Polaris believes the sale is going to be beneficial to their bottom line in the long run or they wouldn't be selling. What's your gut feeling at this point on how it will affect your investments?
Done for today. Pizza at home (again) tonight. I don't feel much like cooking. It's now a tad bit cooler esp. w/ the winds, but no rain in the forecast so deck joists should dry nicely. Temps expected to climb back into the 70s on Wednesday. Should turn out to be an awesome week of weather.
Norm - Did you get a fresh pizza or just left overs? I cooked 3 chicken breasts the other day, and had the 2nd one tonight cold, along with some Avocado slices, wheat crackers, and some peas. It was just OK.
Nice weather here all week with low 80's and sunshine until the rain chances ramp up on Friday for a potentially wet weekend. My SIL Justin is still interested in buying my Yamaha, and we're still trying to find a time for him to come over and test ride it. They're so busy on the weekends with the boys' hockey, and there's hardly any daylight left after he gets home from work. I told him it's not going anywhere if we have to wait until Spring, but I'd really like to get rid of it and eliminate it from next year's Personal Property Taxes, State Inspection, and new plates.
I read the press release. Of course Polaris believes the sale is going to be beneficial to their bottom line in the long run or they wouldn't be selling. What's your gut feeling at this point on how it will affect your investments?
I have not been a fan of the current CEO for many reasons (I'm quite critical of him); however, w/ that said his Number One go-to agenda is shareholder investment returns. I fault him for several reasons, but he has to make this commitment to gain both Board approval & shareholder confidence for the Polaris business model to succeed. Long winded, sorta. Short answer bottom line my gut feeling is it will be a win-win. And, I mean my fingers are crossed BIG TIME.
Norm - Did you get a fresh pizza or just left overs? I cooked 3 chicken breasts the other day, and had the 2nd one tonight cold, along with some Avocado slices, wheat crackers, and some peas. It was just OK.
Nice weather here all week with low 80's and sunshine until the rain chances ramp up on Friday for a potentially wet weekend. My SIL Justin is still interested in buying my Yamaha, and we're still trying to find a time for him to come over and test ride it. They're so busy on the weekends with the boys' hockey, and there's hardly any daylight left after he gets home from work. I told him it's not going anywhere if we have to wait until Spring, but I'd really like to get rid of it and eliminate it from next year's Personal Property Taxes, State Inspection, and new plates.
The oven has been preheated ~1 hr. I need to get off this PC and stick the pizza in the oven. I'd rather have a chicken tit. You'd also like to remove the insurance from that Yamaha. Hope it pans out for you.
Short answer bottom line my gut feeling is it will be a win-win. And, I mean my fingers are crossed BIG TIME.
I hope it turns out well for you! I get regular news bulletins and press releases from Indian regarding new models, equipment, etc. I have to say I am not impressed with the looks of the Indian models for at least the last 5-years, mainly because overall they have the most god awful color options I've ever seen in a motorcycle line. I've heard from guys who own them that their newer touring/cruiser bike the Challenger, that's been out 4 or 5-years now, is a really great bike, but who wants to pay that kind of money for something that's butt ugly in my opinion because of the color options.
The oven has been preheated ~1 hr. I need to get off this PC and stick the pizza in the oven. I'd rather have a chicken tit. You'd also like to remove the insurance from that Yamaha. Hope it pans out for you.
Yes, definitely, the insurance too! I wish I could have traded the chicken tit for your pizza!
I hope it turns out well for you! I get regular news bulletins and press releases from Indian regarding new models, equipment, etc. I have to say I am not impressed with the looks of the Indian models for at least the last 5-years, mainly because overall they have the most god awful color options I've ever seen in a motorcycle line. I've heard from guys who own them that their newer touring/cruiser bike the Challenger, that's been out 4 or 5-years now, is a really great bike, but who wants to pay that kind of money for something that's butt ugly in my opinion because of the color options.
I've followed development of the Challenger since its inception. Great bike, though.
Norm, I must say i am quite worried about you. I would never consider going up as much as 50 ft in a rental boom lift. Around here we call a tree service and pay big bucks (worth it) for them to take care of it. Half broken trees are extremely dangerous! I am not trying to preach to you about safety, or that I know more than you about this but please reconsider this. My son has a friend who is now about 50 who 10 years ago cut a tree that was broken, it swung around in mid cut and squeezed him,- bent his neck back. It was iffy but he survived. Those guys come up thru the ranks and have a bunch of experience. Hire it out, please...
Greg - You voiced an excellent suggestion & very thoughtful of you to think of my safety. There is one single branch ~25' to 30' up which is broken and hanging. Its diameter is only 6" to 8" w/ a length of maybe 25' (possibly 30'). It's actually being supported by numerous other larger branches. This is the largest of the limbs I'm going to tackle. The remainder are what I consider selective trimming - dead/decaying branches ~4" to 6" diameter, but several of them are way up there - maybe 45' to 50'. This is in all honesty and seriously an easy job for me. I've rented these Haulotte articulating lifts I guess five or six times in the past 26 years. The last time about ten years ago was a serious job for me. I took down an entire 50' Ash tree - that was a job on my own. So, I'm not taking down large limbs & I'm not taking down a tree. I'd suggest if anything I'm manicuring these trees. Thanks VERY MUCH for reaching out and sharing your thoughts - they do mean a lot when it comes to safety & I greatly appreciate it.
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BTW - I did pay a tree service to remove a 75 yr. old pecan tree ~18 yrs ago. That thing was enormous. Bottom limbs 15" to 16' diameter ~ 30' - 35' in length. That tree topped nearly 75' off the ground. There was an old hemp rope buried in its bark where they used to have an old tractor tire suspended as a swing - it was pretty cool; but, there were significant large branches overhanging the house. Pecan trees are, or can be brittle. It had to go.
Thinking of Greg's comments. Two fundamental axioms of falling a tree &/or falling branches/limbs:
(1) Always begin from the lowest layer when trimming out trees; and (2) always begin/make cuts at the farthest (end) point of a limb/branch - making cuts from the end of a limb/branch to the tree trunk. Cuts should generally fall w/in 3' - 4' total length. Fall those pieces to the ground working towards the trunk.
Of course, the proper way to make a cut is important - esp. important w/ larger limbs/branches. Make the initial cut on the bottom of the limb/branch - about 1/3 to 1/2 the diameter of the limb/branch. This is a significant safety feature as it allows the limb/branch to fall & break away under its own weight. Cutting from the topside to the bottom of a branch/limb (without an undercut) is a sure way for a limb/branch to swing around and nail your tight ***. Deep Thoughts by Norm.
I was thinking since I have the boom lift I should put another layer of roof cement along each chimney's flashing - along the tuck points. Oh hell, yeah.
Hope it pans out for you.
