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;) we found a few bones and other items around the property. Wondering who was throwing shit over the fence. Till we saw one of them flying over with who knows what.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChickNorris
A dozen + pines, cypress and pinion on the property, 1/2 then are inhabited by ravens. Hoping to build a nesting box for one of the old power poles behind the shop. Want to try attracting one of the nesting owls from across the way, a hawk, or better yet. That Golden who pays us a visit.
off to the big box for lumber to start running stringers around the shop.
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YEAH! APS crew was here friday to run line from pole to new panel on shop. Came down the road from MV after lunch and saw a few trucks out front. Gate open and no dogs in site! The "neighbor" from down the road saw the aps guys, put the dogs up and let the power guys on site.
Speaking of birds, there is a Flicker that loves our neighbor's mediterranean faux iron chimney cap... full auto bird.
I'll have you know their beaks free float to prevent drain bama dama bamage ; )
We named it Ferrous.
Funny because we don't love that neighbor near as much as Ferrous.
Karma maybe? Giggle.
Yay for good neighbors & Ferrous for bad ones.
You wouldn’t love that pecker if it were your house he was pecking on........
I’ve one of those that has a date with...... well just say he needs gone ASAP.
Um, err... my previous post ...
Snicker
I?ve had to defend my property several times from stupid woodpeckers.
I was slow once and they bored a hole the size of my fist through my siding.
Also had one that liked to hammer on my plumbing vent cap as well. First I thought it was one of the neighbors using an impact or something.
I had a neighbor blame me once for the noise from a metal-pecker. I kindly pointed out that I don't make it a habit to work on rooves for free at dawn.
NAZ.
I'm going to put some bat houses up, who doesn't like bats living in the back yard? An Owl living on property, or visiting frequently would be super bad ass.
I honestly have zero patience for any wood pecker.
Some Woodpeckers are a protected species in CO.
Shhhh.
They're calling mates.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChickNorris
Unless you've been there, you can't imagine the ruckus that makes inside the house.
Damndest thing to figure out when you don't already know WTF it is.
Sure, NOW he tells me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
LOL
Gamo Whisper 22.Quote:
Originally Posted by SideShow Bob
You know, just to scare em off.
That is just it, by the time I get into position to scare it off I startle it and it flys away. And no matter how long I wait in concealment or how early I get to concealment it comes back after I give up waiting or won’t come until I get too cold and give waiting for it.
I was thinking about one of these, but then I would have to buy a ladder tall enough to install it near where the pecker is doing the damage.
https://www.wildlifecontrolsupplies....l/WCSAS-S.html
How tall of a ladder? Can you hang it from the roof?
It needs to be under the eave, about 6” of the wall. I need to invest in the ladder anyway to o the damage repair, so it is use a matter of time before I get one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Are those little giant type of ladders any good for approximately 18’ working height ? I was thinking of the one Harbor Frieght has on sale for $100.
I've got a 15' and I love it and it gets used the most. However those folding ladders get heavy in a hurry when they start getting longer. I wouldn't have any concerns working on it.
What brand, if you don’t mind me asking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Mine is a Cosco and someone gave it to me. I think the big name ladders like Little Giant and generally regarded as quality. I've seen the one at Harbor Freight and while I haven't used one, just looking at it doesn't seem like anything is wrong with it.
If I ever want to be rid of my wife, I'll hang one of those over the washer in the basement.Quote:
Originally Posted by SideShow Bob
Of course. Who wouldn't pick the highest point & loudest instrument to broadcast such an important announcement?Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
Oh I'm aware.Quote:
...unless you've been there, you can't imagine the ruckus that makes inside the house.
Damndest thing to figure out when you don't already know WTF it is.
That's why I'm just tickled it likes this particular neighbor's house. I'd send the bird a muffin basket if I thought it would be encouraging, er um helpful I mean. Yeah, I meant helpful.
Dang if I can't remember the brand I had... PSA if you opt to pick up a used one that's a bit older just make sure it was never part of a recall. Mine was newish at the time but I didn't know about the recall & it nearly killed me.Quote:
Originally Posted by SideShow Bob
Broke me proper, so keep that in mind... ; )
What a nice day, picked up a trailer load of lumber early this morning. Tooling up the road, through a traffic circle and i feel this odd wheel hop. Next thing i know, over a loud speaker i hear HEY YOU GOT A FLAT TIRE. Jeep pulled up alongside me to lmk what was happening .
No spare for the new / used trailer. Up to the house and back 1 hr round trip, with tools a spare off the other trailer etc. Floor jack kept for roadside emergencies doesn't work . Pull trucks jack from storage, change out tires. Trailer we used has 14" tires, spare from other trailer, 15" Luckily same bolt pattern.
Casual trip to town and back turns in to 1/2 day ordeal.
The upside is, I Got Wood ;)
[QUOTE=Great-Kazoo;2202144The upside is, I Got Wood ;)[/QUOTE]
I’d bet Mrs. Kazoo is happy to hear that..........[ROFL1]
Bummer Kazoo. That stuff is never fun for sure.
IIRC.... measure from the outside of one wheel stud, to the center of the second one over from it, and start carrying a spare.
I didn't really want to blow $130 on a spare, but I did.
Co has 2500 avalanches a year? That seems strikingly high to me, but, if it's on the news...it's gotta be true.
Goodnight everyone, hope we have a good week.
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Getting 2 new tires and valve stem, plus a spare tire / wheel .Quote:
Originally Posted by OtterbatHellcat
Blizzard coming this Wednesday. The day I'm supposed to move that trailer back to the dealership. Hell.
Back?
Ok, well... nighty night
You can't drop it off a day early. Like a car at a repair shop?Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Hahahaha, I just ordered one with that intent (scaring my wife, not getting rid of her). She may very well injure me though.Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
"Getting rid of her" would be a costly endeavor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fentonite
Currently 75 degrees outside and supposed to be around 85 this afternoon. Apparently everything isn?t bigger in Texas. The winters are obviously much smaller.