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July 6th, 2015, 04:40 PM
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Sad day today, just found out that we have lost Sandy.
We are truly lucky to have been able to know you Sandy and some of us were able to meet you and have a few good laughs.
Rest in peace my friend, you will be deeply missed xo.
Adrian
We are truly lucky to have been able to know you Sandy and some of us were able to meet you and have a few good laughs.
Rest in peace my friend, you will be deeply missed xo.
Adrian
July 7th, 2015, 04:14 AM
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$hit
WITH rue my heart is laden
For golden friends I had,
For many a rose-lipt maiden
And many a lightfoot lad.
By brooks too broad for leaping
The lightfoot boys are laid;
The rose-lipt girls are sleeping
In fields where roses fade.
WITH rue my heart is laden
For golden friends I had,
For many a rose-lipt maiden
And many a lightfoot lad.
By brooks too broad for leaping
The lightfoot boys are laid;
The rose-lipt girls are sleeping
In fields where roses fade.
July 7th, 2015, 08:56 AM
This was very sad news indeed. I knew Sandy from this site as well as on facebook. She was always such a sweet person and never had a bad word for hardly anyone. She will be missed for sure. I loved her stories about Teepo and the trophies they won together. I know she had a lot of good friends on this site. May she rest in peace. Just a reminder to us all. Don't sweat the small stuff. Enjoy each day!
July 7th, 2015, 12:53 PM
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July 8th, 2015, 03:59 AM
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Good morning everyone.
Long night last night. Everything we tried to do to the airplane we were without parts, so it got deferred. Except the TCAS. We got a TCAS computer that was bad from stock. Seems it got dropped and one of the corners was busted out and the whole box was bent. Computer #2 was better and it solved the problem.
Time to hit the sack. Friday tonight, yay.
Long night last night. Everything we tried to do to the airplane we were without parts, so it got deferred. Except the TCAS. We got a TCAS computer that was bad from stock. Seems it got dropped and one of the corners was busted out and the whole box was bent. Computer #2 was better and it solved the problem.
Time to hit the sack. Friday tonight, yay.
July 8th, 2015, 04:18 AM
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Mornin all.
Mike I'm getting really sick of low quality parts. seems in the last 6 months, We've seen a huge increase of defective parts right out of the box. And also lerned last week that if the vehicle is 7 years old or more and it has a bad TPMS sensor then we need to replace them all.
Mike I'm getting really sick of low quality parts. seems in the last 6 months, We've seen a huge increase of defective parts right out of the box. And also lerned last week that if the vehicle is 7 years old or more and it has a bad TPMS sensor then we need to replace them all.
July 8th, 2015, 06:49 AM
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Mawnin all
Spode be a scorcher her today.
Clint, I hear ya. Even some of the made in country stuff is not made all that well. BTW I had to do the rear struts on the Saturn too. PITA job because they were also original. Needed my 24" breaker bar just o bust the nots loose. Local shop wanted $1200.00 to do the job! Cost me all of 209/strut. I wish I could get quick struts from rock auto but by the time they get here the cost is the same as my NAPA discount for the same brand. Car rides like new now. Wheel align tomorrow morning. The rear struts have an oval hole in the lower brace instead of round like OEM. Except for miles, this is a new car again.
Jim, I believe you fulfill a great leadership role. Thank you.
Ted, how'd your son do? You surviving down there or do you need snorkel bear to get around. Your corn crop must be loving it.
Dan, hope your healing continues and the foot is well. Don't do that again.
John, wutchu said to my missus? Now she's interested in a vacation to NO next year. I think it's de food aspect that's got her attention.
hoffen, dass Ihr humpday gut geht
Spode be a scorcher her today.
Clint, I hear ya. Even some of the made in country stuff is not made all that well. BTW I had to do the rear struts on the Saturn too. PITA job because they were also original. Needed my 24" breaker bar just o bust the nots loose. Local shop wanted $1200.00 to do the job! Cost me all of 209/strut. I wish I could get quick struts from rock auto but by the time they get here the cost is the same as my NAPA discount for the same brand. Car rides like new now. Wheel align tomorrow morning. The rear struts have an oval hole in the lower brace instead of round like OEM. Except for miles, this is a new car again.
Jim, I believe you fulfill a great leadership role. Thank you.
Ted, how'd your son do? You surviving down there or do you need snorkel bear to get around. Your corn crop must be loving it.
Dan, hope your healing continues and the foot is well. Don't do that again.
John, wutchu said to my missus? Now she's interested in a vacation to NO next year. I think it's de food aspect that's got her attention.
hoffen, dass Ihr humpday gut geht
July 8th, 2015, 08:03 AM
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Clint, what I hate about the TPMS, is the cost by the tire stores around here, I've seen how they are done and it would be a piece of cake, except for the lack of a tire changer. I might just let the light on my dash stay on if they go goofy, as I didn't need the dang things before, and I certainly don't now.
July 8th, 2015, 09:13 AM
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Clint, what I hate about the TPMS, is the cost by the tire stores around here, I've seen how they are done and it would be a piece of cake, except for the lack of a tire changer. I might just let the light on my dash stay on if they go goofy, as I didn't need the dang things before, and I certainly don't now.
July 8th, 2015, 02:58 PM
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Hi everyone.
Slept pretty well today with the exception of when the air raid siren was going on for about a half hour. Why don't they run that thing in the middle of the night so everyone can enjoy it.
Clint who says you have to replace all of the sensors? The manufacturer? The government? The people who sell the sensors? I have a built in TPMS. It's called looking at the tires from time to time.
Jamesbo are you tired of a certain person calling or forever hanging in a phone tree?
Remember when I said the van was running better and better? Well, after I put in all the tune up parts it's been running worse and worse. Doesn't say much for my mechanical abilities. Really, all I did was swap out parts. Didn't adjust anything, didn't move anything. I have narrowed it down to two things. One it isn't a General Motors vehicle and two it doesn't have wings.
Friday tonight. It hasn't been a bad week as far as work is concerned, hopefully tonight goes well and it's a good leadoff to my weekend. Got some things planned so long as the rain doesn't show up.
Sometimes I'm puzzled. And sometimes puzzled doesn't come close to describing it.
Okay have a good evening everyone. I'm off to make the donuts.
Slept pretty well today with the exception of when the air raid siren was going on for about a half hour. Why don't they run that thing in the middle of the night so everyone can enjoy it.
Clint who says you have to replace all of the sensors? The manufacturer? The government? The people who sell the sensors? I have a built in TPMS. It's called looking at the tires from time to time.
Jamesbo are you tired of a certain person calling or forever hanging in a phone tree?
Remember when I said the van was running better and better? Well, after I put in all the tune up parts it's been running worse and worse. Doesn't say much for my mechanical abilities. Really, all I did was swap out parts. Didn't adjust anything, didn't move anything. I have narrowed it down to two things. One it isn't a General Motors vehicle and two it doesn't have wings.
Friday tonight. It hasn't been a bad week as far as work is concerned, hopefully tonight goes well and it's a good leadoff to my weekend. Got some things planned so long as the rain doesn't show up.
Sometimes I'm puzzled. And sometimes puzzled doesn't come close to describing it.
Okay have a good evening everyone. I'm off to make the donuts.
July 9th, 2015, 03:25 AM
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Evening everyone, starting to get chilly here but only just, maybe 5 deg in the morning so not that bad.
I like to think the same thing Jim.
$1200 to change out a couple struts is crazy, no wonder you did it yourself.
I know the feeling when it comes to no parts Mike. Our store at work is down right useless and all they seem to be able to say is "you didn't book the parts out so how are we to know it is gone" well if you got off facebook and did ya damn job ya would know, useless bums.
For all who didn't see my lovely pic on facebook that I put up, on my own time mind you
I have posted it here. I like to think of the whole history of everything, that is what determines weather I like something or not.
Time for bed peeps,
Adrian
I like to think the same thing Jim.
$1200 to change out a couple struts is crazy, no wonder you did it yourself.
I know the feeling when it comes to no parts Mike. Our store at work is down right useless and all they seem to be able to say is "you didn't book the parts out so how are we to know it is gone" well if you got off facebook and did ya damn job ya would know, useless bums.
For all who didn't see my lovely pic on facebook that I put up, on my own time mind you
I have posted it here. I like to think of the whole history of everything, that is what determines weather I like something or not.Time for bed peeps,
Adrian
July 9th, 2015, 05:44 AM
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Mawn'in all
Hot and dry
Mike, I'm not following you
Adrian, Don't know if you're watch'in de battle flag controversy in news. BUt
TPS et al sensors. IMHO it's just more junk to break and repair.The more stuff de more stuff to break, the higher the maintenance cost.
BTW, Since Sandy's left us. I need someone to volunteer to call me a $hit every now and then.
I REALLY miss her. 
Mike, I'm not following you
Adrian, Don't know if you're watch'in de battle flag controversy in news. BUt
TPS et al sensors. IMHO it's just more junk to break and repair.The more stuff de more stuff to break, the higher the maintenance cost.
BTW, Since Sandy's left us. I need someone to volunteer to call me a $hit every now and then.
I REALLY miss her.
July 9th, 2015, 06:53 AM
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Mornin all.
Jamesbo I would be happy to apply for that position. I wonder if the Jolly Roger Flag will be next?
Mike we replaced the bad sensor (battery was dead and wouldn't transmit) then while trying to relearn the tire positions a different sensor would not work and the customer now believes he is worse off and $100 poorer and also is a bar fly a couple doors down, so I'm sure the gums are flapping over there on what a crook I am.
Allan, What kind of crack are they smoking? Even Using a quality KYB strut and including an alignment I come up with $555 plus tax.
Have a day all.
Jamesbo I would be happy to apply for that position.
I wonder if the Jolly Roger Flag will be next?Mike we replaced the bad sensor (battery was dead and wouldn't transmit) then while trying to relearn the tire positions a different sensor would not work and the customer now believes he is worse off and $100 poorer and also is a bar fly a couple doors down, so I'm sure the gums are flapping over there on what a crook I am.
Allan, What kind of crack are they smoking? Even Using a quality KYB strut and including an alignment I come up with $555 plus tax.
Have a day all.
July 9th, 2015, 07:39 AM
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Good Morning
I couldn't believe the sad news broadcasted on CO yesterday about the loss of a dear member here . Today I went back into " The good morning thread " to look at some of the old posts . My last post on this thread just so happened to be when she announced her breast cancer . I was taken back by this and what a small world we really live in . I not to long ago changed my life for the better and realized the years I wasted that I can't get back . Like I said in the other thread .... Life is short , live it the best way you know how , and don't take anything or anyone for granted . I'm sorry for bringing this back up but I had to get this off my chest .
R.I.P. Sandy , I hope your in a better place !
FWIT ... Page 284.
I couldn't believe the sad news broadcasted on CO yesterday about the loss of a dear member here . Today I went back into " The good morning thread " to look at some of the old posts . My last post on this thread just so happened to be when she announced her breast cancer . I was taken back by this and what a small world we really live in . I not to long ago changed my life for the better and realized the years I wasted that I can't get back . Like I said in the other thread .... Life is short , live it the best way you know how , and don't take anything or anyone for granted . I'm sorry for bringing this back up but I had to get this off my chest .
R.I.P. Sandy , I hope your in a better place !
FWIT ... Page 284.
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July 9th, 2015, 10:52 AM
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Stuts - 440.00 tax in.
Align - 112.00 tax in.
Total - 552.00 tax in.
Sometimes there's just no substitute for doing this work yourself is there? I get that shops have to make money, but just WOW! No wonder the parking lot at that place was empty and they could get me in right away.
July 9th, 2015, 11:08 AM
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Well I went an seen the Surgeon yesterday, and he's real pleased with my recovery, I will wear the boot 50% of the time for another week and a half, then I'm done with it. Got permission to ride my peddley bike, as it helps build the strength in the ankle, so that's cool (of course I hit the bike trail when I got home). I will be going back to work on August 10th. I ordered a Sony point n shoot to take to smaller car shows as sometimes I don't feel like lugging the Alpha around, got it yesterday...geesh these things are small! I can throw it in my pocket or car to have at hand, it has 20x zoom (up to 220mm) and 20.1 megapixels, so hopefully it will do a decent job.
July 9th, 2015, 11:47 AM
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Hi everyone.
Bizarre night last night. The plane didn't get in until after midnight and we still finished by 5. I got home early but didn't sleep too well, got up at 2. I don't think I would have slept this long if I got home at my regular time.
Nice and sunny (and hot) in the Greater Stockbridge Area. I've got mowing to do at the shop and also I need to start working on that Jeep. So far it looks like it will be nice my whole weekend.
So here is something -else- that puzzles me. For weeks I've been emailing this guy in North Carolina about an Imperial. Saw an old ad from April on an Imperial website. He says the car is at his shop and he'll get me some pictures. He never has sent the pictures, each time coming up with some excuse. But now I see he's put a new ad up on that website. Strange. Hope he's stuck with it forever. What a weirdo.
Jamesbo sometimes I notice things, or don't, and I think hm that's odd.
Dan glad things are going well. I've got a nice little camera, too, that I never think to bring anywhere.
Clint if you can show the guy where the parts were bad how can he go and bad mouth you? I know, go figure people.
Okay gotta get something done. See ya's.
Bizarre night last night. The plane didn't get in until after midnight and we still finished by 5. I got home early but didn't sleep too well, got up at 2. I don't think I would have slept this long if I got home at my regular time.
Nice and sunny (and hot) in the Greater Stockbridge Area. I've got mowing to do at the shop and also I need to start working on that Jeep. So far it looks like it will be nice my whole weekend.
So here is something -else- that puzzles me. For weeks I've been emailing this guy in North Carolina about an Imperial. Saw an old ad from April on an Imperial website. He says the car is at his shop and he'll get me some pictures. He never has sent the pictures, each time coming up with some excuse. But now I see he's put a new ad up on that website. Strange. Hope he's stuck with it forever. What a weirdo.
Jamesbo sometimes I notice things, or don't, and I think hm that's odd.
Dan glad things are going well. I've got a nice little camera, too, that I never think to bring anywhere.
Clint if you can show the guy where the parts were bad how can he go and bad mouth you? I know, go figure people.
Okay gotta get something done. See ya's.
July 9th, 2015, 03:42 PM
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. I don't know your labor rate but I can only guess it's very reasonable. My labor rate is incredible - you might say so low it has zero profit Oh, the 112.00 for the wheel align? That was AFTER a 35.00 'discount'. You can do the math on the ripoffs we get up here. Actually if you convert the US to C dollars your align is about 100.00 which is close to what they ended up charging me before shop supplies and tax. That's why I prefer to do as much work on the cars as possible myself. Hey, on a retirement pension the $$ gets stretched a bit thin sometimes when all of a sudden I'm forking out an extra chunka change here and there. Overall though I have to admit this car hasn't cost me much more than regular mtce items over the past 19 years so this 'revitalization' shouldn't be too unexpected. My goal is to make it not 80 or 90 % safe, but 100% for my son. It's basically running and driving like new now. The boy can drive it into the ground and I wouldn't be worried. I'll still do routine mtce on it because he doesn't really know how, nor is he interested.
July 9th, 2015, 05:51 PM
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Hi everyone.
Two strikes at the auto parts store. Neither problem really the fault of the parts guy. I went to get an alternator for the Wagoneer, told him what motor and he gives me an alternator. Now, I had yet to take the old one off. While I was there saw a nice battery charger that was a good price so I bought it.
Got home and took the battery charger out of the box and there was a big ding on one of the corners. Reminded me of the TCAS computer from a couple days ago. So back in the box it goes. I stopped by the shop to get the alternator off the Jeep, and it's an internally regulated GM looking piece. Luckily the same guy was still at the store so we didn't have to start over. He swapped out for the correct alternator and ordered a new charger which will be in tomorrow morning.
It's a nice night out, I think the dogs and I will hang out in the back yard until the bugs get really thick. It would be a nice night for one of those outdoor living rooms.
Well have a good night everyone.
Two strikes at the auto parts store. Neither problem really the fault of the parts guy. I went to get an alternator for the Wagoneer, told him what motor and he gives me an alternator. Now, I had yet to take the old one off. While I was there saw a nice battery charger that was a good price so I bought it.
Got home and took the battery charger out of the box and there was a big ding on one of the corners. Reminded me of the TCAS computer from a couple days ago. So back in the box it goes. I stopped by the shop to get the alternator off the Jeep, and it's an internally regulated GM looking piece. Luckily the same guy was still at the store so we didn't have to start over. He swapped out for the correct alternator and ordered a new charger which will be in tomorrow morning.
It's a nice night out, I think the dogs and I will hang out in the back yard until the bugs get really thick. It would be a nice night for one of those outdoor living rooms.
Well have a good night everyone.
July 9th, 2015, 08:53 PM
Hi all. I've been swamped lately so sorry for not being on here that much. Unfortunately the first thing I see when coming back is the news about Sandy. Thanks for providing the link Jamesbo for the obituary, I signed her guest book.
I hope to read all of your posts here over the next day to catch up.
I hope to read all of your posts here over the next day to catch up.
July 9th, 2015, 09:37 PM
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Evening all,
Internet connection has been sporadic for two weeks. Too many trees....I am attempting to find another provider.
Allan, my son did get his license
. He has been driving ever since
...TY for asking.
I am with Darrel...have to get caught up.
Internet connection has been sporadic for two weeks. Too many trees....I am attempting to find another provider.
Allan, my son did get his license
. He has been driving ever since...TY for asking.I am with Darrel...have to get caught up.
July 9th, 2015, 11:17 PM
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Afternoon everyone, little showers this arvo but that's fine with me.
I know all about the current events Jim, I just don't particularly care what most people think about what I do, their opinions mean very little to me honestly
Glad you are able to do most of the work on the car yourself Allan. I spent a tad over $8000 to rebuild the engine in the 98 and I did as much work as I could on it. I hate to think how much it would have cost me if I just sent it off to a shop and said rebuild that for me
Always nice to have the same guy when you take stuff back to get exchanged or replaced. I noticed when I was doing the engine my local shop became really friendly and extremely helpful.
This weekend we are off to Stanthorpe to visit our grandparents. Should be a nice 2 1/2 hour drive down. They are saying there is a change of snow on Sunday and boy howdy I hope we get some. The girls will love it as will I
$112 for a wheel alignment? and I though $60 was bad
Time to relax for a bit,
Adrian
I know all about the current events Jim, I just don't particularly care what most people think about what I do, their opinions mean very little to me honestly
Glad you are able to do most of the work on the car yourself Allan. I spent a tad over $8000 to rebuild the engine in the 98 and I did as much work as I could on it. I hate to think how much it would have cost me if I just sent it off to a shop and said rebuild that for me
Always nice to have the same guy when you take stuff back to get exchanged or replaced. I noticed when I was doing the engine my local shop became really friendly and extremely helpful.
This weekend we are off to Stanthorpe to visit our grandparents. Should be a nice 2 1/2 hour drive down. They are saying there is a change of snow on Sunday and boy howdy I hope we get some. The girls will love it
as will I $112 for a wheel alignment? and I though $60 was bad
Time to relax for a bit,
Adrian
July 10th, 2015, 04:22 AM
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Good morning everyone.
Adrian you've been traveling a lot lately. I traveled a lot before I got my dogs. Now I hardly go anywhere. Not saying I'd change anything, but I do miss it sometimes.
Ted once in a while I have internet problems, and I have to go to the library. Major pain. I'd love to have an alternative to Charter, but I don't believe DSL is available in my neighborhood. After 40 years of having cable TV, you'd think someone could figure out a way to have something reliable and that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
Got some Permathrin at the store and am going to treat some clothes and go mow at the shop. Permathrin is supposed to kill ticks when they walk across it. I always come home with half a dozen or so ticks on me when I'm over there so we'll see.
Okay time for the Awful house and a couple errands. Holy Toledo it's Friday I didn't even realize it. Have a good day everyone.
Adrian you've been traveling a lot lately. I traveled a lot before I got my dogs. Now I hardly go anywhere. Not saying I'd change anything, but I do miss it sometimes.
Ted once in a while I have internet problems, and I have to go to the library. Major pain. I'd love to have an alternative to Charter, but I don't believe DSL is available in my neighborhood. After 40 years of having cable TV, you'd think someone could figure out a way to have something reliable and that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
Got some Permathrin at the store and am going to treat some clothes and go mow at the shop. Permathrin is supposed to kill ticks when they walk across it. I always come home with half a dozen or so ticks on me when I'm over there so we'll see.
Okay time for the Awful house and a couple errands. Holy Toledo it's Friday I didn't even realize it. Have a good day everyone.
July 10th, 2015, 05:16 AM
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Mawn'in all
Spose to be a nice one today
Mike,Congratulation You've confused me more dan some of the super models oral tomes
John, I may be like taking coal to New Castle but don't cha need sum Okrie. I'm about to fonder on de stuff.
Adrain, At the risk of offending sum one. I don't know what apathy means and don't give a $hit. How's dat fer non PC I can't post it but there's a funny PC Dukes of Hazard on line
Clint, My " Boy" out your way jes got a command position at Fort Carson So he gets to run a infantry [striker] battalion and doesn't have to move.He thought they were gonna send him to [not blissful] Fort Bliss Texas. He's a happy camper
Have a Great Day Olds friends
Mike,Congratulation You've confused me more dan some of the super models oral tomes
John, I may be like taking coal to New Castle but don't cha need sum Okrie. I'm about to fonder on de stuff.
Adrain, At the risk of offending sum one. I don't know what apathy means and don't give a $hit. How's dat fer non PC
I can't post it but there's a funny PC Dukes of Hazard on lineClint, My " Boy" out your way jes got a command position at Fort Carson So he gets to run a infantry [striker] battalion and doesn't have to move.He thought they were gonna send him to [not blissful] Fort Bliss Texas. He's a happy camper
Have a Great Day Olds friends
July 10th, 2015, 08:23 AM
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MAwnin all
Set a new heat record here yesterday. 94* and the new AC got a good workout. Today's forecast is "only" 86*. Still no rain in sight.
Some of my garden is ready for harvest already. Beets and chard, and some spices.
Darrell, good to see ya!
Dan, sounds like you're almost fully recovered. Good job! 100 meelyun now and counting. I wonder how long this game will let me play.
Most of ya are probably singing the Finally Friday song....enjoy your day.
Set a new heat record here yesterday. 94* and the new AC got a good workout. Today's forecast is "only" 86*. Still no rain in sight.
Some of my garden is ready for harvest already. Beets and chard, and some spices.
Darrell, good to see ya!
Dan, sounds like you're almost fully recovered. Good job! 100 meelyun now and counting. I wonder how long this game will let me play.
Most of ya are probably singing the Finally Friday song....enjoy your day.
July 10th, 2015, 12:21 PM
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Hi everyone.
Short break today. After the Awful house I went to Walmart, came home and cleaned my bedroom, and have been out in the front cleaning up the "yard." A tree rotted, fell down, and rotted some more and I finally got to picking up the mess. Really the reason for doing it at all is it's all in front of the Amphicar and I want to get it out of where it's sitting. So two things accomplished today. Also got about a week's worth of firewood out of it all.
Got a call from a guy who wants to come see the sofa out of the Airstream. He said he'd be here around 3. Hm, in the airline business on time means within 15 minutes and around means soon after. I'd say if he makes it at all he'll be late. Well, I was going to go mow at the shop but started this instead, so if he doesn't show by the time I get the car moved he's out of luck I'm going to mow.
I don't know if you guys noticed on Sandy's obituary, there were several pictures of her and one of them she's wearing a maroon shirt with OLDSMOBILE in yellow writing. I sent her that shirt, along with another one that said CUTLASS. These were shirts I wore sparingly when I was younger and could no longer fit into them. I've seen several pictures of her in the maroon shirt, and it pleased me to know how much she liked them.
Okay back outside. Beautiful out and around 90. Got a frozen jug outside with me that melts and keeps me in ice water. Never would I have believed that I'd prefer water over pop or something similar on a hot day. Right now pop doesn't sound appealing in the least.
Short break today. After the Awful house I went to Walmart, came home and cleaned my bedroom, and have been out in the front cleaning up the "yard." A tree rotted, fell down, and rotted some more and I finally got to picking up the mess. Really the reason for doing it at all is it's all in front of the Amphicar and I want to get it out of where it's sitting. So two things accomplished today. Also got about a week's worth of firewood out of it all.
Got a call from a guy who wants to come see the sofa out of the Airstream. He said he'd be here around 3. Hm, in the airline business on time means within 15 minutes and around means soon after. I'd say if he makes it at all he'll be late. Well, I was going to go mow at the shop but started this instead, so if he doesn't show by the time I get the car moved he's out of luck I'm going to mow.
I don't know if you guys noticed on Sandy's obituary, there were several pictures of her and one of them she's wearing a maroon shirt with OLDSMOBILE in yellow writing. I sent her that shirt, along with another one that said CUTLASS. These were shirts I wore sparingly when I was younger and could no longer fit into them. I've seen several pictures of her in the maroon shirt, and it pleased me to know how much she liked them.
Okay back outside. Beautiful out and around 90. Got a frozen jug outside with me that melts and keeps me in ice water. Never would I have believed that I'd prefer water over pop or something similar on a hot day. Right now pop doesn't sound appealing in the least.
July 11th, 2015, 04:46 AM
Always room for one more
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Georgia
Posts: 7,971
Good morning everyone.
Got my battery charger last night and plan on giving it a workout today. Hopefully I can get the big truck to start, it hasn't been run since October. I know, not good.
Dude finally came for the flip lounge about 5. Nice fellow, we talked about our respective projects for a while then he split. I went back to moving the Amphi and got it out of its hole, now it is in the middle of the yard.
Memorial service today for Sandy. Hope it goes okay.
Well I'll get going to the Awful house and get my day started. Happy Saturday everyone.
Got my battery charger last night and plan on giving it a workout today. Hopefully I can get the big truck to start, it hasn't been run since October. I know, not good.
Dude finally came for the flip lounge about 5. Nice fellow, we talked about our respective projects for a while then he split. I went back to moving the Amphi and got it out of its hole, now it is in the middle of the yard.
Memorial service today for Sandy. Hope it goes okay.
Well I'll get going to the Awful house and get my day started. Happy Saturday everyone.
