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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

September 5, 2012

It's been quite busy around here.  Last Thursday, we went into Missouri Wind and Solar and purchased some nice additions to our solar capabilities.  We had intended to drive into Springfield to Home Depot, because they had a set on sale that included:

4 100-watt Mono crystalline panels with anodized aluminum frames and tempered glass for outdoor use and superior performance
Two diode junction box for enhanced performance
30 Amp charge controller allows system to be easily expanded with additional panels and cables
2,000-watt pure sine inverter with two outlets and a USB port allows you to plug in small devices
Kit comes with all cables and connectors for quick and easy set-up


Because it was on our way and it was also open, we decided to stop by Missouri Wind and Solar in Seymour, MO, to see if they could match prices for Home Depot.  Sure glad we stopped!   Mike Jones there sure treated us right.  We left there (with taxes paid) for the same amount as the Home Depot had set before taxes, but with a 60-amp charge controller (instead of a 30-amp) & with two 220-watt panels instead of four 100-watt panels from HD.



That same day, we stopped in Mansfield at Lucky Lumber (the same outfit we bought the house package from) and ordered the rest of the materials for the greenhouse project.  The materials were delivered yesterday, so that is now all on-site. 

Monday, Labor Day, we went to look at a tractor and a pickup truck.  We purchased the tractor, and it was delivered this morning.  It is a 1946 Ford 2-N.  He is again a happy camper.








He's still looking for an old farm pickup truck.  We've looked at a few, but not found what he wanted yet.  He's happy with his projects for right now. 

In the meantime and in spite of the high temperatures, fall is supposed to be approaching.  I don't know how many pounds of sugar we have fed out to these guys this year, especially with the drought and little in the way of flowers or nectar for them to eat.  I am sure, though, that they have provided us with countless hours of entertainment and wonder.






I know they are supposed to start migrating south in just a few weeks now.  I think we'll miss them.

2 comments:

  1. Lookin' good there on the Mountain.
    You need a new background with the trees leaved out and green grass. :-)

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