Good Morning!

[LindellProStaf]

I had to escape from the Getting Started Thread so came here.  So there is a Swingers Club AND a Nudist Camp in Andover.  So LL, what Club does Reiny bring his extra sausages to?  We might have to go check on our buddy.  Or you may have to.   I have the day off so having another cup of coffee with a shot of honey in it.  Tastes great.  Looks like a big snow event is likely to enter the area here aroung 11:00 am today.  I might take my fish house off the river today.  I think I said that last weekend too.  Fishing has been slow so I haven't been too motivated to use it much.  Now yesterday a guy told me he heard some shiners were coming upriver.  Maybe i should give it another try.  I guess I am just trying to hurry spring up and change from the fish house to the boats.  

The Mungo Jerry song, California Dreamin, etc. were all great summer songs.  Throw in some Donavon, and we are in the season.  I just ordered some Tatonka Dust yesterday.  Maybe I already told you that.  I will let you know how I like it when it arrives.  Looking forward to it.  No big cooking projects for the weekend yet but something will spark my interest today I am sure.  I make a mean tuna salad that the wife really likes if nothing else I may try that.  I will post it on here too.  

I heard the resorts are going to start moving houses off the lake in a week or two.  When this warm weather hits things will change fast with the thinner ice than normal.  A guy who had to do some Community Service for a day that works the ice for a resort said last year they measured up to 53" of ice and had to use 2 auger exts.  (back off Boar)  This year the most they have measured is 24" and some places it is only 20".  We had that cold snap a few weeks ago and it didn't seem to make much ice from what I hear.  Don't know what is up with that.  Maybe not long enough of cold snap.

Well time for one more cup of Java and then try to get motivated to get something done.  Might haul a jag of firewood in the garage/shop too today.  Got 20 bags of wood pellets yesterday for the pellet stove in the front room so nice and cozy here.  You guys stay warm today and have a good one.  TGIF.   

Our buddy Mossy064 is Owen BBQ.com.  That is where I ordered the Tatonka Dust from.  Check him out.  He has seasonings, smoke tubes etc.  Great guy..

[RebelSS]

Hoy....I'm up! Sorta, aka kind of. One of those achey nites. And I also had some odd dreams...my front yard (my pride and joy) was all torn up...which it will be this Spring, as the gas company said they have to put in a new main and lines, which is under my boulevard and driveway. Tear up my concrete drive and yard....which they replace, but they'll never get my yard back the way it is. New driveway will be fine. I'm really stressed already about it. Showing up in my dreams. No plans for the day...no songs in my head yet...but you want Summertime? Best Summertime time song ever written, IMO. The Lovin' Spoonful..aka JohnSsebastian, (recognize him?)  who was the entire group, and best buddy of Denny Doherty and John Phillips. (Mamas and Papas) I was in California for the Summer of Love, ('67) and this song whams me right back there, it played continually....it's amazing. What a trip, dude. Boss. Enjoy guys. 

 

Edited March 4, 2016 by RebelSS

[LindellProStaf]

And how about Rainy Night in Georgia?  I look forward to a warm rainy night in MN.

[RebelSS]

That's weenie music!!!!!   

[LindellProStaf]

That's hot stuff man!

Make out music.

[RebelSS]

Try some Santana "Black Magic Woman"  by the light of a red lava lamp and some incense for make out music!  That'll  really get her to....uhh...er...never mind!! 

[leechlake]

Reb-  I'm leaving in a few minutes and don't have time to search auger blade sharpening.  I just picked it up from my buddy and I'd like to try to sharpen before spending $50 on blades.  Can you pm me some techniques, I've got files and stones and a bench grinder at cabin if I need those tools, thanks.

[RebelSS]

Ya, is it a power or hand? Chipper, smooth quantum blades? tell me quick.......

 

 

PM sent..........

 

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 RebelSS

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Can't find the vid or the pics. So, here's the way I've done it for years, and mine are razor sharp. Auger is 10 years old, still original blades. (Much better ones back then, than the junk chinese blades now..all of them are) Here's the page from my instructions...

Note: These are for Quantum style (Eskimo blades) or the straight "knife-edge" type blade. Chipper tooth style is a whole 'nother ball game..I'd do the exchange on those.

Here's how I've done mine from day one...Get a hard (white) Arkansas 4" stone and some good honing oil. (Gun oil works too) You can lay your auger on a work bench and do the blades right on it, as I do, but for your first couple times, take them off and put them on a flat surface, table top, etc.  The small 4" Arkansas stone makes this easy; that's why I use this small one. Take a Magic Marker, and run over both sides of the blade edge, leaving a thin line. This will tell you if you've hit that area squarely when "sweeping." As you get better, you can skip doing this. Oil both sides of blade. Lay stone on  flat side of blade first. "Sweep" stone lightly from front of cutting edge to back of blade in a semi-circular motion. An "arc"  ( I have chipper style, Quantum's), two or three times, then check blades for any burrs, etc. repeating as necessary. ONLY do this VERY lightly; you do NOT want to change the flat side of the blade, or you're screwed. Now do this on the angled part of the blade, following the angle EXACTLY.  Lightly sweep across the blade from inner to outer edge. This is where it's dicey; unless you've sharpened a lot of blades/knives, you can fudge things up fast.  You do this from day one with new blades, you'll maintain proper angle and edge. Impossible to re-set angle this way if your blades are really dull or chewed up, get a new set, then follow the procedure. I know a lot of us do it this way... and it helps if you've been doing it for 30 years with knives too.  Take your time, and swipe those blades after EVERY use; usually just one or two swipes on either side is necessary. Keep them oiled when not in use, too. Good luck!
 

I use a Smith's stone; had it for over 20 years. Can find them at good sporting goods stores. DON'T buy one of those "diamond" stones, this is what you want. Don't forget the oil....

Edited March 4, 2016 by RebelSS

[LindellProStaf]

I have a 4" wide table top sander.  I just hit them a few licks on that and they are good to go.  A file will work too.  It will at least help.

[RebelSS]

What just happened?!  We were talking "make out music"......

And furthermore, DON'T steal meat from Walmart!!!!!! 

http://www.nbcnews.com/video/watch-suspected-shoplifter-run-into-a-problem-636926019554

Edited March 4, 2016 by RebelSS

[Dotch]

Speaking of meat, the day has arrived. Lamb is ready from the locker for the freezer so looking forward to some grilling this weekend. Another gloomy day otherwise and like Reb I can feel the damp air messing with my joints. Was dreaming last night that I couldn't raise my left arm above my shoulder. I woke up because apparently I was trying to do just that. Son of a biscuit that was painful. As the doctor used to say, "Does that hurt?" Me: Well ya. "Then don't do that!"

Need to try to finish the tree pruning this weekend if the weather allows. Still plan on using some of the stuff for grilling and find it works pretty good when it's green like this, depending on the diameter of course. No need to soak it and in the spring seems like there are lots of sugars in it, making more smoke especially when it's fresh. Wonder how it would work in a smoker tube with the smaller stuff?

Ah, still remember those slow dances back in the high school days. Stairway to Heaven and Color My World were in vogue at the time. Recall dancing with a girl who was getting a little frisky, then all the sudden decided that I had ulterior motives and confronted me about it. Couldn't think of much else to say other than "Well ya. So what's your point?" 

Still preparing for my "anal" meeting. Maybe I'll have some shirts made up. 

  

[smurfy]

the 2 outside gals look as they just spent the day with me!!!!!!!!!!!!! the one in the middle musta been with Reb or Del!!!!!

[RebelSS]

Why is it we always thought the girl and yerself were on the same page, then the book got slammed shut on ya.....funny how that worked. (Works) Those foolish Canadian girls, ya know....

Edited March 4, 2016 by RebelSS

[Boar]

3 hours ago, smurfy said:

the 2 outside gals look as they just spent the day with me!!!!!!!!!!!!! the one in the middle musta been with Reb or Del!!!!!

yeah their laughin cause they caught you cleaning the chrreios outa ur belly button

[smurfy]

41 minutes ago, Boar said:

yeah their laughin cause they caught you cleaning the chrreios outa ur belly button

 YEA DONT THINK SOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RebelSS]

Outta yer nose?!

[Dotch]

Lambing barn update: 20 - 3 for those keeping track at home. 2 sets of triplets 

 

[RebelSS]

Yay!  Better just say "Six". Can't tell who's reading this right now, ya, know.   

[Dotch]

Sometimes I forget how many finger and toe counters we have on here. 

[Dotch]

22 - 3 while we take this television timeout. 

[LindellProStaf]

Well I did get the fish house off the river yesterday and got the jag of wood in as it was snowing like mad.  Probably got 2" in a short time.  0 degrees here now, bright and sunny.  Supposed to be upper 30's today and warmer for the next few days.  Gonna be great.  Well I found a 5 year old black lab by Bemidji.  We are going to go see him today.  The people have lots of animals.  Pigs, horses, cats, and are trying to do some breeding of labs and he is one too many mouths to feed.  They said he is real mannerly and friendly and gets along with cats etc.  Kind of nice only having one dog and a cat but Sammy is almost 9.  This may be a good friend for Sammy and our overlap dog.  I want to make a nice 2 dog kennel this summer.  Will have it coming out of the barn.  Will be a fun project.  I will give the people a couple of Lindell Rod Holders.  My wife said do you think they fish?  I laughed and said Honey the are great leash holders too..     It is all about marketing.   I have them in the barn for halters and bridles etc.  

Man Dotch that sure is a lopsided score.  Surprises me.  Any myths or wifes tales as to why more males than females this year. Is it due to Leap Year or some other phenomena?  El nino perhaps.  Keep us updated on that score.  Odds are the girls won't catch up now.

So LL is the hero of the weekend so far with his daring dog rescue.  Congrats LL.  Brings up a little story.  I was in the shop making Ice Rigs a few years ago all wrapped up in my work and the UPS guy came and dropped off some stuff for me.  Well he left and I thought, I haven't seen the dogs for awhile.   The river had some holes in the ice at that point.  I went back to work and couldn't shake the feeling.  I called for them and just Sammy came up from the river but no Willy.  I waited a few seconds and then hoofed it right down to the river.  There about 30 yards out Willy was in a small hole of open water and just hanging on with his front claws.  Not even trying to get out anymore.  I crawled out to him and pulled him up out of the water.  He couldn't even walk.  I rubbed him down with my coat and had to carry him up to the house.  He just wanted to lay down. I don't know how long he had been there but another minute and I think he would have let go and slipped into the river.  The next day I went and found that UPS guy and told him that his timing broke my concentration and that is what saved Willy's life.  Like I said another minute and it would have been all over.  Fate works in strange ways.  AND a hot girl told me years ago that in life "Timing is everything"  I think of that a lot and it is so true.  Later boys.  Gonna have a nice breakfast and then off to the "Big City" as we jokingly refer to Bemidj up here in the tundra.  

[Boar]

on my way to farfo to have the bed fixed, drop of bear head, have a 5 guys burgers and back home tot he missuss. cool story Barry,

[bobberineyes]

Mornin gents,  unlike you guys we took the dog fer a walk this morning instead of a swim...dangerous stuff fellas,  good to hear it was a happy ending in both cases. Not much going on today, my sorta pork belly strips have been on since 7, probably go about 8 hrs.

Music is a must for me as well, usually it's 70's or 80s rock, but sometimes it's the mood I'm in. Came home yesterday and the wife had her phone hooked up to the surround sound with a good mix of rock, some decent soft stuff and old country. ..sounded good. Have a great day! !

[RebelSS]

Morning guys.....nothing here in ho-hum land, except this good coffee. Great dog stories, great job LL. Love reading the dog stories......   Waiting for the big warm up to melt all this snow we got yday, so it'll dry out and I can take Mr. Sparkles out of the garage for a few tire-chirping 1st to 2nd gear  runs.... 

[lovebigbluegills]

Good morning all!!  I got the bacon put in the smoker about an hour ago. I've got to bring some wood in a little later. I have no idea what I'm going to make for supper yet, maybe chili.

57 minutes ago, Boar said:

 have a 5 guys burgers and back home tot he missus

Remember to get the LARGE fries