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Odd Job

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So far so good on the littler box war, we had 1" of rain last night so I went out this afternoon and added a bag of compost manure. Hope it doesn't freak the kitties. Thanks for all the likes guys. Mike
It will probably confuse them, especially if you removed their input first. They will come sniffing around for their spot and have a "kitty wtf moment".
 
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What method do you use to attach the corrugated clear to the rafters that is leakproof?
I purchased a wooden corrugated backer from Lowes, I'll take a pic today. The clear is very thin and light I just used a 1/4" hex head with a rubber washer designed for sealing roofing. Not real worried about leaks it is a greenhouse,
so I look at it as a hillbilly auto sprinkler system if it leaks. ;)
 
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Mike, I can't remember which section of Murphy's Law covers that but I know it's in there.
I know your right Bob, Murphy and I are old friends and we have come to a agreement, He lays down the law and I just say Que Sera Sera.:dunno: Mike
 
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I purchased a wooden corrugated backer from Lowes, I'll take a pic today. The clear is very thin and light I just used a 1/4" hex head with a rubber washer designed for sealing roofing. Not real worried about leaks it is a greenhouse,
so I look at it as a hillbilly auto sprinkler system if it leaks. ;)
I have the same stuff with the wooden backing/support covering a small deck. Thin but strong, takes a good sized snow load as long as the rafters are heavy enough. Mine is built with stringers as well.
 
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I have the same stuff with the wooden backing/support covering a small deck. Thin but strong, takes a good sized snow load as long as the rafters are heavy enough. Mine is built with stringers as well.
Here in Memphis if we get 4 ~ 5" people freak out. Most of our snow is 1~2". I've seen them close school because it might snow. :dunno:
 
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Here in Memphis if we get 4 ~ 5" people freak out. Most of our snow is 1~2". I've seen them close school because it might snow. :dunno:
We can get dumps of 18 inches, then turns to rain and saturates the snow. So far it has held. Saying that with fingers crossed. Built with Douglas Fir tho.
 
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We can get dumps of 18 inches, then turns to rain and saturates the snow. So far it has held. Saying that with fingers crossed. Built with Douglas Fir tho.
When I was in the AF I went on a temp duty to Platsburg NY to set up a small temp control tower so they could make mods on their real tower, I kept seeing these flags all over base and had to ask WTF, they said they get up to 10' of snow and thats the only way they can tell where the fire hydrants are.🥶 Y'all can have the snow. Mike
 
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Fighting Mother Nature, lots of rain which brings lots of mud. We had sever thunderstorms friday with high wind Tomatoes took a beating and had to stake them up but now I have lots of blooms. Got screen base up and starting to put greenhouse cloth up. I didn't go cheap with the cloth I got a poly weave. Like screen it's tight as a drum and a off white cap will cover the spline. Because of the mud I think I'll stay off the ladder till it dries.IMG_2079.jpg
 
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We had 80mph winds hit us head on Sun. got power back yesterday @6:14. 68,000 still with out power this morning, this could get serious, temps going into the 100s w/index 111~115 :willy_nilgreenhouse took a little damage I lost a couple of panels but thats a easy fix. Tomatoes took a beating but are bouncing back great. We lost about 15' off the top of a 50' Tulip Poplar.IMG_2094.jpgIMG_E2090.jpg
 
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Don't know why I hadn't thought about this before now. Thunderstorms hit my tomato plants this morning(counted between 90 and 100 mators) I needed to knock down some WNW winds that are coming in around 1:30~2:00am. Have a piece of clear corrugated I wanted to use for roof. 12' piece fits GH side perfect. I'll try to get pics when the storms let up. To easy.
 
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Turned 66 9/12, had Cataract surgery on my right eye and going in 9/25 to schedule the left eye. Next eye doc visit I highly recommend having them evaluate your eyes. Once in a life surgery, doesn't hurt, insur. covers it. I've worn glasses since I was 21 and I see better out of my right eye than I ever did. I have astigmatism and it corrects that. Colors are brighter, vision is clearer, only thing is I will have to use readers. Still alot cheaper than glasses. Best example is you know how your lenses on your headlights yellow from dirt and sand pitting them. Its like putting new lenses on your car.:cool:(y)(y)
 

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Once in a life surgery,
Mike, that's true if you don't poke yourself in the eye with a stick (left eye got a second lens and the sutures were somewhat painful). Because my right eye is turned in (causing double vision) my other eye doctor suggested letting the cataract progress, eliminating the double vision. I countered with a request for a 'reading' lens so I still have double vision but I can read the fine print on a medicine bottle without glasses.

It's probably the surgery with the best bang for the buck and I'm with you on everyone over 40 getting checked.
 
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Mike, that's true if you don't poke yourself in the eye with a stick (left eye got a second lens and the sutures were somewhat painful). Because my right eye is turned in (causing double vision) my other eye doctor suggested letting the cataract progress, eliminating the double vision. I countered with a request for a 'reading' lens so I still have double vision but I can read the fine print on a medicine bottle without glasses.

It's probably the surgery with the best bang for the buck and I'm with you on everyone over 40 getting checked.
I hope all is good I'll find out Thursday, thats when my follow up is. I know my vision in my right eye is getting better every day:cool:(y) Whoops time for eye drops.
 
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Glad to see you checking in. I think I see that surgery in my future per the Othalmologist.’
You will say "why didn't I do this sooner":cool:cat every thing is better, sharper vision, brighter colors, they tell me *** is better but did I mention I just turned 66 and Mrs. Cat got something to say about that. It's a tough choice between that and a good shot of Bourbon. I can get more shots out of a bottle of good bourbon cheaper. :beer::bounce:
 
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I agree with the "should have done it sooner" and everything looks so much clearer and vivid. Did mine around 67 and passed the driver's license eye exam first time since getting a license at 16. No glasses restriction on license. At least for a few years.
 
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Been awhile since I posted any Greenhouse pics so heres a update. I took down the corrugated on the side and used it for roof as I had intended. Second pic is the greenhouse cloth that is going up on the sides, hope it keeps the heat down. I'll add trim to make it pretty for Mrs. Cat.IMG_2117.jpgIMG_2455.jpg
 
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I was transplanting the winter garden from solo cups into 5 gal buckets, some japapeno, and some Halo orange trees. and said to myself Duh:Homer: why haven't I done this before. I filled my bucket and filled in around a empty solo cup, then I loosened the dirt in the plant cup, took the empty cup out and ba boom a perfect fit. No stress on roots or risk of root rot and the plants love it. Little water around the edge and alls good. :cool:(y) And before y'all call me a ***** I know your right. I guess I was just blinded by the obvious. Wow heres a brainstorm why not do this in the raised beds! I gotta go get a beer and a couple of Ibuprofen my head startin' to hurt. ✌️
 
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