The CZickness XLIV Girding our loins for 2022

[wtburnette]

We have a 12 year old grandson that lives with us. He can't decide if he is 2 or 22.

Seems about right for that age.

 

[Leadeye]

The gardener is checking out the hill later today, told her under no circumstance is a vehicle of any kind to be used. I'm in no condition to push an ATV back up the hill through the woods like last year, we would just have to chain it to a tree until it thaws back out..

 

[mcapo]

The gardener is checking out the hill later today, told her under no circumstance is a vehicle of any kind to be used. I'm in no condition to push an ATV back up the hill through the woods like last year, we would just have to chain it to a tree until it thaws back out..

You guys all ice?

 

[Leadeye]

You guys all ice?

Mostly, but it's starting to snow, I figure we'll see more than enough snow to keep the sun from melting it down like last year. We were stuck on the hill for two weeks.

 

[gmcttr]

Changed over to snow about 20 minutes ago.

 

[wtburnette]

We got ice yesterday and it's snowed since last night. I don't think we have more ice right now, at least I hope not.

 

[mcapo]

Mostly, but it's starting to snow, I figure we'll see more than enough snow to keep the sun from melting it down like last year. We were stuck on the hill for two weeks.

It is a good you and the gardener like each other.

 

[mcapo]

Changed over to snow about 20 minutes ago.

Still light snow here and some wind. Heading out for clean-up #3....after I look at a couple Original Bob Sleds...frickin' CZicko tax....

 

[RustyHornet]

Sing me your woes. Lol. I'm swimming in estrogen fueled attitude.

That sounds disgusting.

 

[Benp]

The gardener is checking out the hill later today, told her under no circumstance is a vehicle of any kind to be used. I'm in no condition to push an ATV back up the hill through the woods like last year, we would just have to chain it to a tree until it thaws back out..

Maybe she needs one of these for climbing her hill.

 

[Benp]

Still light snow here and some wind. Heading out for clean-up #3....after I look at a couple Original Bob Sleds...frickin' CZicko tax....

I'll be going for trip number 3 as well. It's been snowing steady here. I went out with the kids for a little bit and pulled them around on the sled. The snow is very powdery and is perfect for sledding. As I was pulling them around my daughter says to her brother "Imagine we are on a ride called Snow Much Fun!" I thought that was pretty clever.

 

[Leadeye]

Maybe she needs one of these for climbing her hill.

Probably would not work any better, last year as I started clearing the grade with the tractor (farm size,4 WD Kubota not compact) it started getting stuck on the slope. Tried using the bucket to push it back up the slope and using the diflock, tractor turned broadside and started sliding down the slope picking up speed. Tried a few different things while making the 1100 foot trip to the bottom, but I was pretty much just a passenger, fortunately avoiding the ravine at the bottom. Tried going back up in various directions, only to have the same issue, turn broadside and back to the bottom. I decided to pick my way through the woods instead and finally got back up to the barn only to find that the gardener had gone down the slope on the ATV and was having similar problems. Had to push the ATV up the trail I used with the tractor to get back up to the top.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

That sounds disgusting.

Even both Shepherds are female. 6 - 1 odds. I Have a lock on my workshop door and a mini fridge for survival items. It's for safety during "that week".

 

[marvin02]

We have a 12 year old grandson that lives with us. He can't decide if he is 2 or 22.

There are times when 2 and 22 don't seem much different. 12 is just confusing, leaving the 2 year old stuff behind and close enough to 22 to start getting scary.

 

[Leadeye]

it's a long way to the bottom at 10% grade.

 

[MindfulMan]

OK. Where to start.
Not sure how much time is left on my contract but know I will spend it as wisely as I am allowed.
It's been a really long and most unique run for the mouse and my crew. WE have been seen and done most everything we ever cared too. I have been and still am surrounded with the unconditional love of my kids and the most wonderful friends a person could ever ask for. I am blessed in so many ways.

Love and respect out to you all.

Big Chief....I've struggled since last night, to know what to say. Although I'm not very wise about such things, I have an ally, a teacher who is. He's advised me many times in the last (15) years, through his writings. So I call on him to speak to you. And although Buddhism is likely not the chosen vehicle for most of us gangsters, it's actually remarkably similar to Christianity.
Please know that you're valued, respected, and yes, loved by this group. You'll always be in our hearts, and in reality, you aren't going anywhere.

On death
“Our greatest fear is that when we die we will become nothing. Many of us believe that our entire existence is only a life span beginning the moment we are born or conceived and ending the moment we die. We believe that we are born from nothing and when we die we become nothing. And so we are filled with fear of annihilation.

“The Buddha has a very different understanding of our existence. It is the understanding that birth and death are notions. They are not real. The fact that we think they are true makes a powerful illusion that causes our suffering. The Buddha taught that there is no birth; there is no death; there is no coming; there is no going; there is no same; there is no different; there is no permanent self; there is no annihilation. We only think there is. When we understand that we cannot be destroyed, we are liberated from fear. It is a great relief. We can enjoy life and appreciate it in a new way.”

This body is not me. I am not limited by this body.
I am life without boundaries.
I have never been born,
And I have never died.

~ Thich Nhat Hanh

 

[gmcttr]

it's a long way to the bottom at 10% grade.

Studs or ice spikes in the tires and you could make a fortune taxiing users to the drug dealers. Hit the dealer up for a service fee as well for a nice bonus.

 

[Leadeye]

I looked at chains for the Kubota, over $2K, not sure I wanted to invest that on something I will use rarely.

 

[WebSnyper]

I cleared our driveway this morning. By the time I finished I had to clear it again. Came in and ate breakfast. I will go out soon and clear it again. Fun with snow.

I've been home all day, but back to back work calls for the entire time. I'll be getting out there in about an hour to see how bad it is... not looking forward to it.

 

[mcapo]

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