If you bought a used weather machine recently, that needed the sticks fixed (can't remember the technical term for those things), I could use a bit more rain.
Thanks.
I need an assist in upper Waldorf
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If you bought a used weather machine recently, that needed the sticks fixed (can't remember the technical term for those things), I could use a bit more rain.
Thanks.
Wenchy
Hot Flash
We can't get you out on Friday night how could I get you to a nursing home? Seriously though, I'm working on the safest way to do this. I appreciate your concern.
A nursing home would be easier than a Friday night out.
I'm still waiting on a time for Tall Timbers on Sunday. If it's during the day it could be doable.
Wenchy
Hot Flash
Got some bottle rockets or other illegal flying devices?
If he has a Maglight he can tie the string around it and maybe have a neighborhood kid throw it.
Just trying to come up with creative ideas here.
belvak
Happy Camper
ItalianScallion
Harley Rider
NopeGot some bottle rockets or other illegal flying devices?
kom526
They call me ... Sarcasmo
Wobble shafts ItalianScallion
Harley Rider
Well, after 2 days of unsuccessfully trying to fish the tree tops, I'm getting a tennis ball launcher. Hopefully it will be here in a few days. Powered by air, it sends the ball with fishing line attached, up to 150' into the air.
The last time I attempted this, I had to get on my roof to be able to hit the top of the tree. Infortunately it's too hot to be on the roof. Not for me, but for the shingles. They can be seriously damaged if it's too hot or cold and I walk on them. The mosquitoes have been relentless too!
The last time I attempted this, I had to get on my roof to be able to hit the top of the tree. Infortunately it's too hot to be on the roof. Not for me, but for the shingles. They can be seriously damaged if it's too hot or cold and I walk on them. The mosquitoes have been relentless too!
belvak
Happy Camper
Well, after 2 days of unsuccessfully trying to fish the tree tops, I'm getting a tennis ball launcher. Hopefully it will be here in a few days. Powered by air, it sends the ball with fishing line attached, up to 150' into the air.
The last time I attempted this, I had to get on my roof to be able to hit the top of the tree. Infortunately it's too hot to be on the roof. Not for me, but for the shingles. They can be seriously damaged if it's too hot or cold and I walk on them. The mosquitoes have been relentless too!
Guess you could always cut the tree down! Then you could reach it!!! That would sort of defeat the purpose of having it up in the tree to start with though, huh???
Good luck with the tennis ball launcher! You really should have someone stand by and take pictures or shoot a video so we can all enjoy it! 
ItalianScallion
Harley Rider
I thought about cutting it down but raising 100 feet of solid oak back up would be rough. Here's a video of it in action:Guess you could always cut the tree down! Then you could reach it!!! That would sort of defeat the purpose of having it up in the tree to start with though, huh???
I have a compound bow (used for killing), I'm in Leonardtown.
glhs837
Power with Control
Is that what you bought? How much, I have to ask. The one below looks to be about maybe $30-$40 in parts, assuming of course, you have a small tire inflator and a way to power like a car. Maybe 15 or 20 for the PVC, about 8 or so for the valve, another 3-4 for the tire valve stem. Drill and insert valve, cut and glue parts, and it's done.
How to Make a Tennis Ball Cannon Out of PVC Pipes | eHow.com
Being an ordnance guy, I always opt for the more explosive method, thats why this didnt even occur to me. Sorry.
How to Make a Tennis Ball Cannon Out of PVC Pipes | eHow.com
Being an ordnance guy, I always opt for the more explosive method, thats why this didnt even occur to me. Sorry.
ItalianScallion
Harley Rider
Can I bring you the tree and we'll shoot the line into it at your house? Thanks anyway DW.
Oh a wise guy, eh? Then the antenna will be too low!
I saw that one online. The model shown in the video is about $35. A friend of mine in PA is sending me his to use. If I like it, I'll buy one for myself. I've seen them online for up to $200; are they nuts? For the use I'll get out of it, the $35 unit will do. Thanks for the link.
glhs837
Power with Control
That was my thought. I saw the $200 ones too. Admittedly, very nicely put together, and if are not handy, and have repeated need, and you and a couple of ham radio buddies pitch in, not costly for what you get. But not for one time use. One reason I put the Pringlnator out there, cost is almost nil. And with four wraps of duct tape, perfectly safe. Worst case, you get some carboard flying around.
acommondisaster
Active Member
Our neighbor in the Dorf had one of those - shot potatoes out of it. MAN that thing would send the taters FLYING! Loads of fun. Probably less than legal.
ItalianScallion
Harley Rider
Thanks, that's an excellent idea (if the balloons don't blow away) but I'll have the launcher by the time the air runs out of the balloons. Or I could float them into place then shoot them with my pellet gun.
ItalianScallion
Harley Rider
Well, the antenna is back up and working fine. That launcher worked perfectly! It only took 3 tries to clear the branch. I would have gotten it over on the first try if I had used more air pressure.
Here are a few shots of the project. The center connector looks like a dot from the ground. Can you see it in the last picture?
Here are a few shots of the project. The center connector looks like a dot from the ground. Can you see it in the last picture?
