What did you do today?

Yesterday I installed a mushroom vent on a TPO membrane flat roof. Heat sealing TPO is harder than it looks in the YouTube videos, but I got it done.
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Had to get a screen protector replaced today at a Verizon store. Chatting with the representative, I found out about their new cheap plan called Simplicity. $30/month/line.
 
I started harvest. Only two things broke. To be fair, one of those was broken before, but I just didn't find it until now.
 
Jim K said:
I started harvest. Only two things broke. To be fair, one of those was broken before, but I just didn't find it until now.
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I hope it was in the category of "the cab's cup holder broke" vs "the corn harvester caught fire".
 
WDD said:
I hope it was in the category of "the cab's cup holder broke" vs "the corn harvester caught fire".
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The unexpected failure was the moisture sensor on the combine, which while it doesn't stop progress, does take out the yield monitor and data logging. Now is the time I really need it with wet corn, so I'm hoping it just needs cleaning. The other one was just the (lack of) dash lights in the truck, which probably means I forgot to hook up the ground when I was replacing the fan switch. All in all not too bad. We'll see what tomorrow brings.
 
Used up most of my cuss words and made up a few new ones trying to de-pin a Garmin HD mini-pin connector. Well worth the few bucks just to buy a new one and re-pin the damn thing.
 
Jim K said:
The unexpected failure was the moisture sensor on the combine, which while it doesn't stop progress, does take out the yield monitor and data logging. Now is the time I really need it with wet corn, so I'm hoping it just needs cleaning. The other one was just the (lack of) dash lights in the truck, which probably means I forgot to hook up the ground when I was replacing the fan switch. All in all not too bad. We'll see what tomorrow brings.
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So....

Jim the Farmer is building an airplane. Jim spends lots of time in a Combine cab. Why not combine the two? Why not do some fabrication on farm equipment? Suggestions:

1) GPS autopilot on the Combine
2) Starlink
3) Bose ANR noise cancelation for entire cab
3) Drivers seat similar to command chair of USS Enterprise
4) Oled screen connected to full ESPN package
5) Small coffee vending machine
6) Small fridge of course
7) Ice maker
8) Voice activated controls
9) Is a microwave necessary?


What else?
 
WDD said:
So....

Jim the Farmer is building an airplane. Jim spends lots of time in a Combine cab. Why not combine the two? Why not do some fabrication on farm equipment? Suggestions:

1) GPS autopilot on the Combine
2) Starlink
3) Bose ANR noise cancelation for entire cab
3) Drivers seat similar to command chair of USS Enterprise
4) Oled screen connected to full ESPN package
5) Small coffee vending machine
6) Small fridge of course
7) Ice maker
8) Voice activated controls
9) Is a microwave necessary?


What else?
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a yeoman to assist the captain. (perfect example would be Yeoman Rand)
 
WDD said:
So....

Jim the Farmer is building an airplane. Jim spends lots of time in a Combine cab. Why not combine the two? Why not do some fabrication on farm equipment? Suggestions:

1) GPS autopilot on the Combine
2) Starlink
3) Bose ANR noise cancelation for entire cab
3) Drivers seat similar to command chair of USS Enterprise
4) Oled screen connected to full ESPN package
5) Small coffee vending machine
6) Small fridge of course
7) Ice maker
8) Voice activated controls
9) Is a microwave necessary?


What else?
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He already has autopilot...at least the planter does. And ESPN does him no good since he isn't a sports fan.

Also....

Happy birthday Farmer Jim.
 
The new keyboard came with this sliding antenna looking thing, which, I assumed was required for Bluetooth connectivity as the instructions in the box called for sliding it on. Later, when I had time I looked up the online instructions only to discover it wasn't required at all, it was simply a cell phone holder. Maybe it's for if you sync the keyboard with a cell phone.

I'm liking the new setup. I learned I could operate the laptop with the lid closed simply by changing the power settings, so I really don't even need it in front of me since I have a giant monitor. I can push it off to the side for more real estate.
 
NealRomeoGolf said:
He already has autopilot...at least the planter does. And ESPN does him no good since he isn't a sports fan.

Also....

Happy birthday Farmer Jim.
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He would be if he had time to watch sports. Too many hobbies and kids to feed.
 
I watched about a minute and a half of a 9/11 thing. They were reading names. Two of them would have been friends of mine. Really all, I suppose, just those I haven't met. Just didn't feel like listening, not because of any profound sadness or anything, it's just the concept around whatever they're doing doesn't resonate with me...or maybe I'm just not at a point to deal with it. Doesn't seem like 25 years. So flipped over to watch an old Australian guy talk about casting aluminum, and went out for a milkshake.
 
Made it to EDJ in Ohio. Flew 3 contest flights. Very sloppy. Got crushed by a guy in an RV. Felt really embarrassed until I found out he once qualified for the US unlimited team.
 
Looking for suggestions on a place to stop tomorrow night in the St Louis area.

I'll be flying from Ohio to Kansas. Halfway point is the Mississippi River.

I prefer a small town airfield with a crew car, decent gas prices, and a reasonable hotel nearby. Bonus points for a grass runway or sleeping accommodations on site.

I don't want a busy field, controlled airspace, a fancy FBO, or tourist attractions.
 
Initial Fix said:
Check out Creve Coeur (1H0)airport. Free parking. Cheap gas. Grass and paved runways. Hotel not far.
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That was gonna be my recommendation also....old home neighborhood. VHPA chapter has flyable Vietnam era helicopters.
 
Started my recovery from hernia surgery,getting a bunch of TV time
 
Ed Haywood said:
Looking for suggestions on a place to stop tomorrow night in the St Louis area.

I'll be flying from Ohio to Kansas. Halfway point is the Mississippi River.

I prefer a small town airfield with a crew car, decent gas prices, and a reasonable hotel nearby. Bonus points for a grass runway or sleeping accommodations on site.

I don't want a busy field, controlled airspace, a fancy FBO, or tourist attractions.
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Litchfield (3LF) may fit the bill. I believe they have a car.
 
Ed Haywood said:
Looking for suggestions on a place to stop tomorrow night in the St Louis area.

I'll be flying from Ohio to Kansas. Halfway point is the Mississippi River.

I prefer a small town airfield with a crew car, decent gas prices, and a reasonable hotel nearby. Bonus points for a grass runway or sleeping accommodations on site.

I don't want a busy field, controlled airspace, a fancy FBO, or tourist attractions.
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Sparta (SAR) may also fit the bill. They have a car but the FBO is closed on Sundays so I dont know if you can get to it. But the Holiday Inn looks to be walkable.
 
Helped run a workshop for Operation Christmas Child project leaders in our county. This is the real kickoff for OCC season and SWMBO and I will be busy with it from now until Thanksgiving. It’s a true privilege to work with such a great group of eager volunteers.

Now I’m watching GT lose to Tennessee. Two bad-looking injuries to Tech players.
 
Flew to Sebring for the EAA pancake breakfast. It was good! Enjoyed a glass-smooth ride at 5500’ and 68 cool degrees going home.

Finished re-upholstering the back seat. Before reinstalling it, I wanted to swap out the pilot side yoke control lock collar for a newer one. Good time to do it, while the front seats are out. Still involved squirming around behind the panel, with the hangar temp in the 90s. Sweated completely through my shirt, bumped my head only once, finally got the collar off, and it looks like the replacement might not fit exactly.

I’ll start on re-upholstering the front seats tomorrow.
 
NealRomeoGolf said:
Poplar Grove quoted me 2 to 3 weeks yesterday. The last time I sent them it was 3 days.
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My last mag inspection took 6 weeks...I was seriously considering a spare mag until I saw the price.
Years ago they did one for me in about a week. 2 guys retired and I guess they weren't replaced if that is even possible.
 
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