Good evening all,
Complicated day at work. System down for a while but managed to get most of the work done. Weather finally cooler. Quiet night at home. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Afternoon all!
Did not hit 100 today, only 98
Takin it easy today, doing odd chores around the house and flower beds.
Ray - good to hear from you. Prayers
DJ - so sorry about Corey and the rabbit. Prayers for getting over this
Fife - it's be tough to return after your big summer break, enjoying real retirement!
Regards, Roy
My condolances to you and your family Spanky.
Losing a beloved pet isn't easy, I know. We're on our eigth Basset Hound now, she's a doll, but we still miss our first seven. The hurt eventually goes away even if the sense of loss doesn't.
I'm sure you've done so, but tell Corey it's not his fault. These things do happen.
Hot and humid. Changing tomorrow and rains Friday.
Busy weekend and Monday. Yesterday got busy early [unplanned]. Goofing off today.
SJ reminded me to do new Pot tonight.
Ray, prayers.
Have a good one.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Mornin' boys. A quick fly-by, as both grandson's are with us this week, and man is it noisy. I've even had diaper doo-dee. Woof.
I was advised that I will be called back to RR mid-Septmenber...we'll see. No update on 1309, however local media reports are not promissing, at least for this season.
My post back fired so I will try again. Since I am using o2 24/7 now, I had to figure out a way to shower with it. My son installed a hand held shower head and stool to sit on in the tub. Works out good. Got a new part time care giver this week. Will have to avail my self of some their services. Have a good week all, Ray
SPMan
Hot and rainy today. Got some financial stuff done. Took today off to recover from last week and last weekend. I hope everyone has a good day.
Kev - glad you got to see the BB up close!
Big news - my o ring fix works and got the El Cam running! Drove it up and down the block. Next steps are to prep for inspection.
Hit 100 today. Might do the same tomorrow. So 2 100 days for July. Last year by this point we had 21 days over 100.
Thanks for the vids KRM!
I was watching the Rochelle WebCam earlier today, saw the UP "monster freight" and the BSNF "pumpkins" on their trains, but got tired of waiting for the "B-B." Plus I had other things to do.
I guess it was a lot more fun to be there!
We made it to Rochelle to see the Big Boy and others. She was late but got to town about 10:30. A lot of people were there.
Phish, congratulations to you and your wife on 41 years!
Long freight load heading east.
Big Boy pulling out heading west.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Sturgeon-Phish, congratulations to you and your wife on 41 years!
Lady Firestorm and I hit 42 this last February. We confounded all the nay-sayers who thought we'd have killed each other by now!
I see you're getting ready to wash the house prior to staining? Have you tried a product called "Mold Armor?" Lowes carrys it, and I used it to wash the house two weeks ago. Took five jugs (about $9 and change each) and it worked great on the vinyl siding we have. It's supposed to be safe for all sidings. I washed some white painted wood in the covered portion of the deck and it looks good too. Easy to use, just hook it up to a garden hose.
The $50 or so I spent was a helluva lot cheaper than paying someone $250 for a power wash!
Morning folks!
Gonna be a scorcher today. 98 and hoomid. 87 already. Gotta love summer
Made a mod on the lathe to the QJunk rescue fitting to hold an O ring. Ordered some Viton O rings from Amazon. Gonna go this morning to try it out. Last shot at rescuing this carb. Buddy still looking for another from local shop friends that have QJunks on the shelf.
Mr. and Mrs Phish - congrats!!!!!!
Good Morning.....Softball Playoffs - Big loser 16-3, 1-3, single and fielder's choice. Next game tomorrow. Played Left Center.Nice pics, DougM!I LOVED my Carter Thermoquad! Woke up my 360 Demon, best carb I ever had.....miss that car as well.....Phish - Congas on 41 years!!
DJ - Saw Spiderman a couple of weeks ago, it was entertaining....
92 today, end of month looms. After a big cluster f*ck yesterday, hope to get the Jetta issue done and to bed. I'll never buy a car from a dealer again...what a mf'n disaster.....Also need to get my china closet from a sale, got it for a $1.38, it's a Hayden from NY State made of Cherry, supposed to be a high line deal. There were no bids and we bid $2 and we were high bid at minimum $1 plus tax and 15% sellers fee. So that's tonight agenda.Back to work, have 4 on my plate and more to come...............
I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.I am the venom in your skin --- Breaking Benjamin
Back from Mid-Ohio. Nice long day at track. Saw the Lights race as well as the main event. Foyt team did what I expected...not well. Larege crowd. For once no drama on any of the trips. Stur-fish, congrats on 41. Will join you in November. Thanks for all the congrats. Still brings a smile to my face. Gott CTT today. Looks like a good issue. I hope everyone has a good day.
Congratulations on 41 years Jim and Mrs. Jim
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Good Evening from beautiful 81°F Southern Ohio,
Over the weekend we got the grass all cut and cleaned out from the base taking to bare ground around several trees in the area I recovered over the past couple of years. After the next cut we should be to just weed eating around the trees.
I went to check out the pressure washer and the valves in the pump are bad. Amazon came through with a replacement lower end. We’ll see how it does. I want to get the house cleaned and dry in preparation for stain later this summer.
Today is our wedding anniversary; we’ve been married for 41 years. My bride made some fantastic venison loin steaks and an oatmeal cake for dessert.
Flint – I forget where we saw a Big Boy, but it is HUGE. It reminds me of driving out west looking at the mountains in the distance and as you get closer it just keeps getting bigger.
Good night and may God bless you and your families
Jim
Evening folks!
Pretty warm today but lotsa clouds kept the temps below 90!
Anj - you got that right. Dennis is also correct that a functional Qjet can be very economical, but 'not leaking' is the watchword....
DougM - glad you made to see the BB! Hope Kev made it also!
Finished up last move and cleanup for daughters apt. Glad that's over!
cnw1995 Aloha. Grey and humid. Kev, did you go see the Big Boy? I drove down there yesterday with my youngest. It sure was... big. I would like to see if I can chase it for a bit Tuesday morning when it leaves for Iowa.
Aloha. Grey and humid. Kev, did you go see the Big Boy? I drove down there yesterday with my youngest. It sure was... big. I would like to see if I can chase it for a bit Tuesday morning when it leaves for Iowa.
Not yet Doug, We are going to try to see it tomorrow at the Rochelle Railroad Park around 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Chase it out there and maybe we can hook up for Brunch. If you want, PM me your cell #
I don't know how many of you folks have seen a Big Boy "Up close and personal." I've never seen a "live" one but did see one at a rail musuem in Dallas TX 20+ years ago.
Photos don't do it justice, the size of the thing will literally take your breath away. An "iron mountain" is the best description I can give.
Same thing with a C&O 2-6-6-6 "Allegheny." Has to be seen to be believed.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Just checkin in. Yesterday's high was 90 and yes 90+ is hot for Mi. too. Today's hi will be 86. We did some garage cleaning last week so got a nice assortment of stuff for the garbage man this morning.
S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Happy Monday.....Roy, Just a personal observation, those Q-Jest were JUNK out da box and when Chrysler started putting them on, most of us Mopar guys tossed them for a decent Holley. Would rather have a Thermoquad than a Q-Jet any time.......Was a decent weekend, spent time with my family on Saturday in Hightstown and Jenni's family in Manahawkin on Sunday. Sunday was pool and hot tub time......did not arrive home until midnight. And an early morning at 0545. Already have work to do which is nice. Hope to keep busy most of the day.Softball Playoffs start tonight, I'm hoping the hot tub loosened me up on my legs, need to kick it up a notch. Need to get on a hitting streak as well.....I'm hoping to hit 'em where they ain't!!Sunny and up to 92F today. No rain until Friday hoping it's clear on Saturday - Classic Drive In Car Cruise!!!MikeC - Congas on the WIN
Phish and Banks: Prayers for the Mrs. and the Daughter....
Off to work, much to do.....check back later!!
Morning/afternoon folks!
Temps goin up to normal mid90's today, along with hoomidity...only been a couple years in the past 120 that we may have a July with 1, 2, or no 100 degree days. Looks like there will be a repeat this year. It may approach 99 Wed. That may be our only day this July to possibly hit 100.
Did not do anything I planned yesterday, spending the day reading the papers and watching tv. Needed a break.
Kev - and add the leaking secondary wells....
DJ - good progress on the attic!
Going over to the daughter's old apt this afternoon to assist them with final cleanup/move of the last items.
V8Vega temps in the 90's thats nothing.
temps in the 90's thats nothing.
Yeah, depends on your point of view, I suppose.
I don't know what it's like out there in Californy, but here on the East Coast throw in humidity with the high temps and it gets brutal!
Actually, I was in California 43 years ago, Marine Base 29 Palms to be exact. Mid-May the temps started to hit 100 degrees at noon, but it was a dry heat, being in the desert. It wasn't too bad once you got used to it.
Spanky, you be careful in that attic with the heat, man!
My advice, when you do go up there wear a white 100% cotton t-shirt. It'll absorb sweat faster, hold it well, and keep you cooler. Drink PLENTY of water too.
I cut the grass here last week (temps in the 90's) and did the white t-shirt thing, plus wore a hat, and drank at least two quarts of water. Took frequent breathers too. Got through it OK.
You be careful!
Banks Roy..........there ought y be a lot of Qjet carbs in junk yards.
Roy..........there ought y be a lot of Qjet carbs in junk yards.
And for good reason!
Well hoomidity is rising as are the temps. Mid 90's today, sunny, and not as comfortable out As the past week.
Well as anticipated the rescue fitting with the external vs internal gasket will not hold fuel pressure. Leaked like a sieve. Buddy is looking around for an intact/functional Q-junk. Meanwhile I ordered via Amazon some Vitol O rings. If possible I will use the lathe to add an indentation to the face of the rescue fitting to hold the O ring to see if that will hold pressure.
More sprinkler/soaker hose work today. Ugh....
MikeC - congrats!!
Morning. Warmer but normal summer temps. Mow grass and Lowes.
Good luck with the hay, Banks. Hope it doesn't rain on it until done.
Enjoy the day.
Hello there,
thanks for the prayers, keep em coming.
made about 90 bales of top quality 2nd cutting hay today, more tomorrow. Also got daughters goat hay done. Had to quit early due to littelest granddaughter 6th birthday party.
Best get to sleep.
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
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