Posted 8 Dec 2016 I guess winter is here, -29F at the airport right now but only -10 on the mountain bit of an inversion going on right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 8 Dec 2016 Keep that stuff up there!!!! Supposed to be 25 tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 8 Dec 2016 (edited) I'm having a tough time as well.... wife hates it to. JImChukI should have added that I've lived in northern Mn almost my whole life, and sure can relate to what you are going through now. Like we always say during winter up there "at least there aren't any mosquitos" Edited 8 Dec 2016 by 1avidflyer 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 8 Dec 2016 I'm having a tough time as well.... wife hates it to. JImChukI should have added that I've lived in northern Mn almost my whole life, and sure can relate to what you are going through now. Like we always say during winter up there "at least there aren't any mosquitos" Jim, what are you fishing for? Any luck down there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 8 Dec 2016 (edited) No sharks in MN - they feed all year! Watch out for JAWS! :<) The flap / aileron pattern I just made reminded me of that.... EDMO Edited 8 Dec 2016 by EDMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2016 Just fishing for what ever wanted to bite. I did get a couple of whiting. They are not a big fish, but dont' taste to bad. JImChuk 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2016 Craziness in CA too! It's been raining almost 12 straight hours! Can't remember the last time that happened! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2016 Craziness in CA too! It's been raining almost 12 straight hours! Can't remember the last time that happened! Time for a float rating! No more dry desert.... EDMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2016 Craziness in CA too! It's been raining almost 12 straight hours! Can't remember the last time that happened! sorry this was supposed to be sarcastic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2016 Craziness in CA too! It's been raining almost 12 straight hours! Can't remember the last time that happened! sorry this was supposed to be sarcastic Thought I was sarcastic - California still burning? Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 Dec 2016 Cold? I use to have to work an open station tractor in the cold... Well no more. This should make a good "tug"?I found a new project... an old 450 AG CAT.... In pretty good shape. I was thinking about making it a two holer.... 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 Dec 2016 I am looking forward to single digit highs next week with lows in the teens below zero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 Dec 2016 (edited) Cold? I use to have to work an open station tractor in the cold... Well no more. This should make a good "tug"?I found a new project... an old 450 AG CAT.... In pretty good shape. I was thinking about making it a two holer.... Paul, Was that the ag plane that was on ebay recently - Sounded like a good buy to me, but didn't know what the GW was on it - Well, I really don't want a factory plane anymore at my age. A 2-holer sounds good. Post some pictures. I drove open cockpit wagon and mules in November! Too cold for a boy to hand-crank the old Farmall F20! ;<) EDMO Edited 10 Dec 2016 by EDMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 10 Dec 2016 (edited) Yea, I had some tug time in the cold and rain when I was a slave at an FBO. Not fun. Especially since they had a bad hail storm right before I was hired. Every time a cloud blew up we were moving planes. I worked in maintenance and they would call me out of the shop to help put the planes up. Rain, lightning and all. We'd pack them in all the hangers including the maintenance hangers which would pretty much shut down any work.Was kind of joking about the Ag Cat. I do know where there one is though. I don't think he's flown it one time this year. All my pilot buddies say they fly like a dream. I have seen them already converted to a two holer. It would probably be cheaper to buy one already done. Edited 10 Dec 2016 by Fly-n-Low Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Dec 2016 Craziness in CA too! It's been raining almost 12 straight hours! Can't remember the last time that happened! You can thank me Joey. I was there all last week (Stockton). I was also there the last time it snowed in Sacramento. If you have a cold/wet snap, you can pretty much figure I'm there....Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 Dec 2016 Cold? I use to have to work an open station tractor in the cold... Well no more. This should make a good "tug"?I found a new project... an old 450 AG CAT.... In pretty good shape. I was thinking about making it a two holer.... This is why I have no sympathy for farmers anymore. Your office is more comfortable and has a better view than mine! When I was working on a farm, I had to drive an 'no cab' tractor. The farmer got the one with heat/air, his son got the one with heat, I got the one that was left I remember once around thanksgiving I came in for lunch, and despite having long underwear, insulated coveralls, 2 pairs of insulated socks, sweatshirt, the hat/mask bank robbers seem to like, and two pair of gloves I still had to sit on the tractor after I stopped it for about 5 minutes before I could move my legs they were so d*mn cold.... 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 13 Dec 2016 (edited) I'm still suffering with the winter. Got a bit of sunburn on my face and legs today. Also had to put up with this racket from these guys that kept flying up and down the beach showing off. Then every time I was ready to relax, a rod would start jerking and I would have to run down and tend to it. JImChukPS when I waved my arms at the planes to try to chase them off, they turned around and did barrel rolls as they went by. Oh well, I'm supposed to go flying in a Kitfox 4 over in Pennsecola on Thursday. Maybe we'll cruise the beaches annoying people also. ;-) Edited 13 Dec 2016 by 1avidflyer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 13 Dec 2016 Is that a baby shark? rub some salt in that sunburn - it will feel better - to us! Ha! Have fun.... EDMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 13 Dec 2016 Thanks for the advice Ed. Those blue angels were buzzing around for about 4 hrs today. I know last year, we didn't see them after the 1st of the year. Maybe they get a vacation for a bit before the summer shows and such. I know they were showing off to, there were only about a half dozen of us on the beach for a mile or two, and when we waved at them, they came back close in and did the barrel rolls. I just had my cheap phone camera, wish I had a better one with me that would shoot pictures faster. It was nice anyway. Mid 70s for temps and light winds. I keep looking at the forcast for northern Mn, and feel for them. Supposed to be a high of -5 on Wednesday and low of about -15 JImChuk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 13 Dec 2016 I do feel sorry for you Jim, missing out on winter. It is Kind of hard to run a ski plane on the sand. I guess that I am one of those sick ones that think winter is the best time of the year. Fishing sure is a lot more fun when it is warm for sure, enjoy. 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 13 Dec 2016 Well to tell the truth, I am going to be missing home and my projects and such long before I get back. My wife has health issues, and mostly going south is for her benefit. I probably wouldn't do it myself. Certainly not for that long anyway. I've got all the winter toys back home, and liked using them. I figure as long as I'm stuck here, I might as well make the best of it ;-) JImChuk 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 13 Dec 2016 (edited) This is why I have no sympathy for farmers anymore. Your office is more comfortable and has a better view than mine! When I was working on a farm, I had to drive an 'no cab' tractor. The farmer got the one with heat/air, his son got the one with heat, I got the one that was left I remember once around thanksgiving I came in for lunch, and despite having long underwear, insulated coveralls, 2 pairs of insulated socks, sweatshirt, the hat/mask bank robbers seem to like, and two pair of gloves I still had to sit on the tractor after I stopped it for about 5 minutes before I could move my legs they were so d*mn cold.... The tractor this one is replacing was open station and over 30 yrs old. It was time! I have my share of time in open station tractors. But most of that was in the heat. Getting older I can't stand the cold. Can't keep my hands warm. I need to migrate south with Jim!!! Edited 13 Dec 2016 by Fly-n-Low Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 13 Dec 2016 Well to tell the truth, I am going to be missing home and my projects and such long before I get back. My wife has health issues, and mostly going south is for her benefit. I probably wouldn't do it myself. Certainly not for that long anyway. I've got all the winter toys back home, and liked using them. I figure as long as I'm stuck here, I might as well make the best of it ;-) JImChukWell were all excited to see what you haul home on the roof of your car this year. 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 13 Dec 2016 Well I do know of an Avid not to far from me that might be had for a reasonable price..... Wouldn't be the first time I hauled an airplane half way across the country. JImChuk 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
