Our Morning Coffee and Weather

[Mags]

31' and bright through fog with visibly about 1/8th of a mile. Once burned off, sunny and maybe 56'. Probably do potholes in the road after it warms up a bit.

[cooperhawk]

How’s the new TOAD set up working?

Actually very well. I read all the horror stories that there are about them, but it seems it breaks down to a few folks who didn't follow procedures. It's a Ford Bronco Outer Banks Edition and we like it a lot.

On the old Explorer that I towed previously I had to put it in neutral and leave the ignition on, which often drained the battery.

On the Bronco it electronically shifts the transfer case into neutral and the ignition is off. It actually has an electronic "Tow Mode".

So far we've towed it a few thousand miles with nary a problem.

[Sir Henry]

In a few more days the sun will be rising north of Timms Hill. This is a telephoto shot looking east out out my living room window.

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Yesterday’s high was 52F and tonight’s low will be 2F.

[JEBar]

45 at 9AM under a gray, overcast sky .... 40% chance of showers this morning but none seen right now on radar .... forecasted high to reach 64 before falling back to an overnight low of 38 .... nothing showing on our calendar that will take us away from home today

[brm4450]

4” of snow this morning with more on the way.
Low: 3
High: 19
Currently: 11
Feels like: -4
Under a winter weather advisory, looks like shoveling snow is in the forecast. Everyone have a great day!

[Hatchdog]

How’s the new TOAD set up working?

Actually very well. I read all the horror stories that there are about them, but it seems it breaks down to a few folks who didn't follow procedures. It's a Ford Bronco Outer Banks Edition and we like it a lot.

On the old Explorer that I towed previously I had to put it in neutral and leave the ignition on, which often drained the battery.

On the Bronco it electronically shifts the transfer case into neutral and the ignition is off. It actually has an electronic "Tow Mode".

So far we've towed it a few thousand miles with nary a problem.

That’s great and thanks for the info on the Bronco. I really don’t like the Jeep we have for a TOAD and it’s great to know there is another option for towing without the headache like you had with your Explorer. We have an Explorer and decided not to use if for the exact reasons you stated.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch our nice days have begun. Or course first we have to pay the fiddler for the warm sunny afternoon expected with cold overnights due to the clearing skies. 27 this morning but maybe 50 later…..sunny skies above. Several more days of the same are expected but a return to rainy days later in the week.

Think I’ll get out and clean up the lawn today while enjoying the sun and warmth. The dogs will be happy to have the company.

[Vaquero]

A lare good morning, 40° this AM with a high around 77 later. Pulled the ole Ironhorse, aka the scooter out and took it around the block, actually it's a few miles around it.
Ran fine, probably saddle up after a late breakfast and get a little wind therapy.

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RP

[Mags]

33' and overcast. Some lite frost in open areas. Should be sunny later today and maybe 55'. Rain likely to resume starting Tuesday.

[cooperhawk]

We left Las Cruces at 9 this morning.
Fair,63°F,Humidity 30%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.13 in,
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Light and variable wind.

Lakeville, Mn right now is,
Overcast, 19°F,Humidity 49%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.34 in
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

We are now in Casa Grande, AZ,
Clear, 90°F,Humidity 13%
Wind Speed NW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

It's been a long day, over 300 miles and I'm chilling with a libation.

[cooperhawk]

That’s great and thanks for the info on the Bronco. I really don’t like the Jeep we have for a TOAD and it’s great to know there is another option for towing without the headache like you had with your Explorer. We have an Explorer and decided not to use if for the exact reasons you stated.

I just towed it another 300+ miles with no problem at all.

[Sir Henry]

Two more days and it should be rising directly behind the towers. 1F this morning.

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[cooperhawk]

Lakeville, MN
Fair, 16°F, Humidity 53%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.50 in
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Casa Grande, AZ
Clear, 57°F, Humidity 38%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

I'm up early. It's Carol's birthday today so we will go to the Texas Steak House with friends from home.

[Sir Henry]

…….Sunny, with a high near 92……..

I wish.

[Redthies]

Sunny and mid to upper 50s yesterday, today and tomorrow. Not a bad way to end February in the western mountains! I’m not quite as jealous of my wife who is in Honolulu for 2 weeks

[brm4450]

Good Sunday morning to you, rather chilly here today,
Low: 3
High: 28
Currently: 12
Feels like: 2
Everyone have a great day!

[daytime dave]

It's 20F here. The rest of the week temps will rise above freezing. The long range forecast shows that to be the case for a while.
I'm ready for the snow to leave.
Coffee, bacon and poached eggs this morning.

Hope your day is good.

[Hatchdog]

A lare good morning, 40° this AM with a high around 77 later. Pulled the ole Ironhorse, aka the scooter out and took it around the block, actually it's a few miles around it.
Ran fine, probably saddle up after a late breakfast and get a little wind therapy.

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RP

Spring is springing. My son yesterday taking his first ride of 2026.

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[Hatchdog]

A beautiful sunny day that started out at 25 but will double that by day’s end. Can’t wait for the frost to melt to get outside and enjoy more yard cleanup. Yesterday I picked up pine cones and broken branches and today I’ll work on the lawn. Not much winter damage this year as we had little snow. Usually I have snow mold all over that needs to be raked out.

Nice for the first part of the week with rain returning on Wed.

[Mags]

... today I’ll work on the lawn. Not much winter damage this year as we had little snow. Usually I have snow mold all over that needs to be raked out.

A dusting of lime should take care of that without raking.

40' and sunny with clouds this morning. Maybe 58' later. Yesterday mowed the 'house' lawns. Today, the plan is to fertilize and lime. The 'field' grass needs mowing but the ground is still too water logged for that.

[Vaquero]

Spring is springing. My son yesterday taking his first ride of 2026.

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Good for him.

RP