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 Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/13/21 08:25 PM
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Removed faucet covers this morning to make sure they weren't frozen. All is well.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect. Some people live an entire lifetime & wonder if they ever made a difference in the world, a veteran doesn't have that problem. Reagan
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/13/21 08:36 PM
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It's a little late at this stage of things, but consider replacing your outside faucets with freeze-proof ones, if you can. Woodford Mfg. makes freeze-proof anti-siphon ones from 4" all the way to about 18-24". The actual shutoff is inside the wall, house, or foundation where it is warmer and the piping drains every time it is shut off.
Beer and whiskey, 'cause you can't drink bacon!!
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/13/21 09:37 PM
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Groceries purchased..... Plants covered outside..... Large potted saga palm moved into garage with a small electric space heater... Chainsaw tested, fueled, and ready to go... Kerosene heater serviced and in the shop on low.... All vehicles topped off.... Hit the ATM for a little extra cash on hand... Firewood stacked on back porch.... Pork ribs cooking low and slow..... And now homemade Fritos chili pie.... ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2021/02/full-25921-281101-00d46af1_7721_4106_a15a_d4bdb18e8fb6.jpeg)
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/13/21 09:38 PM
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My chili is ready and waiting.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/usergals/2017/07/full-3669-105539-full_16668_105507_image.jpg)
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/13/21 09:41 PM
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Groceries purchased..... Plants covered outside..... Large potted saga palm moved into garage with a small electric space heater... Chainsaw tested, fueled, and ready to go... Kerosene heater serviced and in the shop on low.... All vehicles topped off.... Hit the ATM for a little extra cash on hand... Firewood stacked on back porch.... Pork ribs cooking low and slow..... And now homemade Fritos chili pie.... Dang. You did everything I should be doing. Instead I’m watching the movie Breakdown on TV.
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/13/21 09:52 PM
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Chainsaw tested, fueled, and ready to go... And now homemade Fritos chili pie.... You sure about that chainsaw brother?  Frito pie looks great!
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/13/21 10:03 PM
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Groceries purchased..... Plants covered outside..... Large potted saga palm moved into garage with a small electric space heater... Chainsaw tested, fueled, and ready to go... Kerosene heater serviced and in the shop on low.... All vehicles topped off.... Hit the ATM for a little extra cash on hand... Firewood stacked on back porch.... Pork ribs cooking low and slow..... And now homemade Fritos chili pie.... Slap some hot sauce in that bowl.
'It's Only Treason if You Lose."
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/13/21 10:32 PM
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I covered my outside faucets, bought more beer and made a big pot of chili. Gas tanks are full and I'll bring my dog in at dark. I'm as ready as I'm gonna be.
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/13/21 11:15 PM
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I covered my outside faucets, bought more beer and made a big pot of chili. Gas tanks are full and I'll bring my dog in at dark. I'm as ready as I'm gonna be. Beer? 
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/13/21 11:33 PM
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You sure about that chainsaw brother? Frito pie looks great!  You just tell Rene I don’t need no stinking help.... Yes....I started it all by myself...TWICE!
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/13/21 11:46 PM
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Don’t forget to water the lawn, especially if it’s St. Augustine.
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/13/21 11:53 PM
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I put a electric blanket inside my double check for my sprinkler system to keep it warm, I also turned off the sprinkler system valves at the double check.
I wouldn't be surprised to see sprinklers systems take a hit as well during the deep freeze that is coming.
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/13/21 11:54 PM
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Don’t forget to water the lawn, especially if it’s St. Augustine.
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/14/21 12:02 AM
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Don't try to put corn in a winch up feeder after a full day of sleet that turns to a nice, thick coating of ice. Winchee no workee.  Don't try to kick ice out of the way after you've scraped material off the road with the tractor at the entrance by the gate 'cause the imbecile welders hung the gate too low and the moisture and the ice made the road swell up and make it impossible to open the gate. Apparently, the force of your forward moving right leg transfers to your left leg and said left leg becomes airborne, promptly placing your gluteus maximus on the aforementioned ice.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/14/21 12:33 AM
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Don’t forget to water the lawn, especially if it’s St. Augustine.
Hoping for snow to take care of that
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/14/21 12:54 AM
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Don't try to put corn in a winch up feeder after a full day of sleet that turns to a nice, thick coating of ice. Winchee no workee. Don't try to kick ice out of the way after you've scraped material off the road with the tractor at the entrance by the gate 'cause the imbecile welders hung the gate too low and the moisture and the ice made the road swell up and make it impossible to open the gate. Apparently, the force of your forward moving right leg transfers to your left leg and said left leg becomes airborne, promptly placing your gluteus maximus on the aforementioned ice. Don’t try to drive up your very steep frozen driveway.....played that game this morning before the 2500 started sliding uncontrollably backwards and by pure luck I was able to steer it just enough to get my front wheels into the grass and whipped the back end around before nailing my wife's car which would have then gone through the garage door.....
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/14/21 12:59 AM
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Don't try to put corn in a winch up feeder after a full day of sleet that turns to a nice, thick coating of ice. Winchee no workee. Don't try to kick ice out of the way after you've scraped material off the road with the tractor at the entrance by the gate 'cause the imbecile welders hung the gate too low and the moisture and the ice made the road swell up and make it impossible to open the gate. Apparently, the force of your forward moving right leg transfers to your left leg and said left leg becomes airborne, promptly placing your gluteus maximus on the aforementioned ice. Youch!
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/14/21 01:02 AM
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It's a little late at this stage of things, but consider replacing your outside faucets with freeze-proof ones, if you can. Woodford Mfg. makes freeze-proof anti-siphon ones from 4" all the way to about 18-24". The actual shutoff is inside the wall, house, or foundation where it is warmer and the piping drains every time it is shut off. This is what I have.
A Democracy is when two wolves and a lamb vote on the dinner menu. That is why this country was specifically not designed as a Democracy. We are a Constitutional Republic.
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/14/21 01:09 AM
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Some will profit from what I see on TV. Customers are making a run on some supplies just as they do for hurricanes. It will be a hard earned profit.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/14/21 01:13 AM
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...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/14/21 01:25 AM
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Don't forget your garage freezers. That last long freeze we had, my freezer stopped freezing and the meat was thawing. I turned it off and left the door open until the temperature came back up.
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/14/21 01:32 AM
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You sure about that chainsaw brother? Frito pie looks great! You just tell Rene I don’t need no stinking help.... Yes....I started it all by myself...TWICE! That is funny right there...
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/14/21 01:40 AM
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I overlooked adding insulation to my water meter box. I appreciate that input. Doubt if I have enough wood for the fireplaces if no power for a long time.
A Democracy is when two wolves and a lamb vote on the dinner menu. That is why this country was specifically not designed as a Democracy. We are a Constitutional Republic.
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/14/21 01:50 AM
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This should work, right? ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2021/02/full-534-281143-whatacup.jpg)
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Re: Helpful Tips on Preparing Everything For The Hard Freeze.
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02/14/21 02:20 AM
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This should work, right? If you got some kinda rag inside that, then you're as good as the store-bought. Well done! And...brilliant!
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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