What's up today (bullchiting) thread.

Also good with hot sauce. Just need a little. I also like dill weed on my eggs. I can't have the salt so anything to take the eggs up a notch.

 

The humidity has dropped and we are at 64 this morning. Windows are open again.

I have about 4 more sheets of drywall to hang in the attic stairwell and a bit of sanding to be done later in the back half of the room. Next weekend will be the push to paint, install trim and railings.

Have a great day hoarders. The seasons are changing.

 

Probably because most companies add some sort of oil that isn't from peanuts (safflower, canola etc). A lot of them add salt and sugar too. I try to find the "nothing added" type which just lists peanuts in the ingredients. And then, getting the oil mixed back into the peanuts is a pain too. I don't eat much PB anyway, but what I keep in the house is powdered peanut butter. If I ate PB sandwiches I'm sure I'd keep the jarred stuff on hand but I rarely eat any type of sandwich (I like them, just can do without the extra calories).

 

60 and no humidity here under cloudy skies. Look out Walleye, we are on the way !!!!!

 

We are currently at (0) cases here in our county which has a large population of senior's. Double vax rate here currently sits at 78%.
The wife and I are both vaxed but still are very much low profile. Stay safe everyone.

 

It won't be long until they move in towards shore here also. I'll be able to catch them from the dock once again!

 

Got all the boards cut and put down. Of course I ran out of the screws I am using and the only place that sells them within reasonable distance closed at noon. I used the little I had to get the boards cut and layed out so the boss could see progress. I wish I had the patients to be better with wood working but it didn’t turn out too bad for a weekend hack.

Then put a couple coats of color on the boards that will wrap the 4x4’s. A legit carpenter buddy is going to help with that. He won’t charge me but isn’t shy about telling me when there are problems with is vehicles. Lol.
I was leery about the advice of the guy at Home Depot to use Behr solid color stain on the pvc trim but it seems to hold on pretty well. Defiantly takes multiple coats to get good coverage.

The boss has requested the concrete be sealed (didn’t know she knew about concrete sealant) as well.

anyhoo, after that fun I was eyeing up the stacks to see who was going to be taking a ride on the slide shortly!

 

Last night something made me dig the pry bar into a Crack in my front step. First picture is how far I got just with a pry bar. Then I gave up for the night. Mostly finished it tonight with the help of a 16 Oz hammer, and minimal use of a digging bar. Cazy how easily it came apart.

 

Looks good!

 

Thanks

 

Trimming weeds from the fence line. Found a yellow jacket hole. Stung once. Having to be careful how I sit down now

 

VERY NICE!

 

FORWARD TO VICTORY

At the end of the story of David and Goliath, we read, “So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him” (1 Samuel 17:50). In a matter of hours, a shepherd boy armed only with a sling and his faith in God took down a fearsome giant that had been taunting the Israelites for forty days. Your Shepherd, Jesus, will do the same in your life if you allow him (see John 10:11).

In Psalm 23:5, David states of the Lord, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” Jesus, your Savior, promises to lead you, guide you, and protect you . . . not in the absence of your foes, but in the very presence of your enemies. As the pressures, the darkness, and the struggles of your giants close in around you, your Shepherd spreads a feast of provision right there in the midst of the battle. He gives you everything you need to not only survive but actually thrive as you navigate the path to freedom.

The Bible states that Jesus is not only your Good Shepherd but also the Lion of Judah (see Revelation 5:5). His roar rules the nations. His voice shatters the enemy. But for a short while, Satan has been allowed to prowl and look for cracks through which he can insert himself into your mind. If you don’t stop him, then he will be the one sitting at the table. And if he’s at your table, then he will work to erode your confidence in God. He will try to tell you that you are all alone in the fight and that you have no chance of seeing your giants fall.

At such times you need to agree with David, who—in spite of witnessing plenty of adversity in his life—could state with confidence, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me” (Psalm 23:4). David knew God had everything under control. He recognized during the dark times that God was on his side, walking through the valley with him. You can have that same trust, but only if you refuse to allow the enemy a seat at the table.

This is because if the enemy is at your table, he will try to convince you that you will not make it. He will work to spin your head around and remind you that you’re surrounded and everyone is out to get you. He will tempt you with thoughts that there’s something better at another table and that God is holding out on you. You have to choose instead to believe that your Shepherd promised to lead you through the valley, that he is always with you, that he knows what is best for you, and that you are his beloved child.

So today, take a seat at God’s great table. Sit down, be still, and just enjoy the presence of your heavenly Father. Go to him whenever you are weary and heavy-laden, for he has promised to give you rest (see Matthew 11:28). Focus less on the enemies who are surrounding you and more on the fact that he is there with you. Move forward into the victory that he has for you—and watch as one by one all the giants in your life fall.

Respond

What barriers keep you from moving forward into victory? How do you look at Jesus’ place in your battles?

How has Satan attempted to work his way into your heart and your thinking? How does this affect your view of your circumstances?

How has Jesus provided for you during difficult struggles? How can keeping your focus on Jesus help you overcome the giants surrounding you?

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
Psalms 23:1 NIV

4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Psalms 23:4‭-‬5 NIV

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