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Posted by sir james I on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 9:45 AM

Brent congrats to your wife on getting the promotion.

York most of the Detroit area gang will be there.

Thunder storms yesterday evening, today is cloudy and windy. Little tiny snow flakes flyin around. Temp is 38. We need a hot air speech from Da Chief to warm things up around here.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 9:18 AM

Storms or no storms.  Guessers can't guess.  Temps to  drop this afternoon.  72 now.  Got food security meeting this afternoon.

Talked to Don Baker last night after Town Board.  Got a real "reception" planned for the old Buckeye. Whistling

Hope all are OK.

Have a good one.

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Posted by Banks on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 8:19 AM

Hello There,
Quick run thru
Rained all day yesterday.Windy as He!! now 50s this AM 20s tomorrow.

88......several are planning to be there. Breakfast Friday at Cracker Barrel a couple of exits south of Round the Clock due to crowded conditions there.

Best move on

 

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Posted by lion88roar on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 7:54 AM

Mornin' Fellas

Now that the cat is out of the bag I can post more often. Smile

It took a lot of hard work and perserverance on her part, just happy she was able to get promoted at her current employer and not out of state! Thumbs Up

I haven't ordered by York pass, anyone planning on attending?

DJ - Yeah I remember Tyler's cancer scare! I thought you were still down in VA though. Apparently my memory isn't what it used to be. LOL! Glad everything worked out and Tyler is doing well. Cancer is never good. My BiL is recovering from prostate cancer and having his prostate removed. Very sobering times as my MiL passed from pancreatic cancer not long after we were married. That is definitely one disease I never want to get.

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 7:38 AM

 

Kev - this is the bulletin:

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/SB-10052863-8590.pdf

Looks like there was a "Customer Satisfaction" recall on this a few years ago.

 

Brent - Big Time Congas on the Q's promotion.  Good to hear!!

 

Early morning, nothing going on, just waiting for the first scan of the day.

Good sports day as the Devils BEAT UP the Rangers 5-2, Yankees win as Sir Didi drills in 8 of 11 runs with 2  3 run HRs.  Flyers lost as well.

Calm now, sunny here at the Devils Southern Command, up to 50 MPH winds later and more snow later in the week........

Prayers to those in need....check back later

Rob - as far as the Atlas O goes, I'm teetering on the fence right now....lol

 

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 9:37 PM

 

Good Evening from stormy 58°F Southern Ohio,

 

On nights.  After a few hours of sleep I got up early and assisted at a friend’s funeral then back to bed to sleep till I came into work.  Severe weather tonight so we keep an eye out in case we need to shut down the equipment, and limit time outside.

 

At our new place a spring surprise was all of the daffodils that randomly popped up.  My bride really enjoyed them so I just ordered 200 wild daffodil bulbs.  I don’t think I’ll tell her about it till she sees them next year.  The existing daffodils were clustered along the drive and back in some patches of woods but none were behind the house that we see from the dinner table, and it would look really pretty.  There are already LOTS of wild flowers coming up.  Really pretty.  We are so blessed.

 

Brent - Congrats to the Q on the promotion

 

Don – I kind of understand what you feel.  My bride and her sister are the primary caregivers to their mom even though 3 of the remaining 7 also live in town, one of them less than a ¼ mile from their mom’s house.  Right now their mom is doing OK but it is only a matter of time till the next medical issue.

 

Buckeye – Don is a great host!

 

Good night and may God bless

 

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Posted by cheapclassics on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 8:13 PM

Good evening all,

All sorts of bad news here.  If it wasn't for bad luck, we would not have any.  Maybe I can add a little brightness.  Took minivan to mechanic.  Gave us a real good estimate.  We are going to keep the van and pocket what the insurance will give us minus salvage.  If anything happens down the road, we are playing with house money.  If it lasts until I retire, we are good.  If not, we can still sell it for scrap.  Either way better off for a while.  Work was not as busy as I thought.  Too rainy for walking today.  Lots of flooding.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by robmcc on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 7:08 PM

Evening all!

Might need to batten down the hatches. The wind is really getting nasty out there! 70-80 degrees? What's that?

Tough break for my Wolverines. I didn't expect they would win against Villanova.

MikeC - You're right. No one can say basketball is an "un-American" sport. Don't forget it was invented by a Canadian, though!! Big Smile

Kev - Fingers crossed on the timing belt..... Tough call there.

Rich - I'm happy with the Atlas O. I still use my Fastrack for Holiday layouts.

Don - Prayers for the in-laws. Yes, take Buckeye to LACoFD 127! (51) I enjoyed my visit there. Took lots of pictures and had the "5 cent" station tour with C shift. I swung by Harbor General (Rampart) too. Can hardly recognize it after the renovations.

DougDG - Prayers for you, too.

Have a good one and prayers.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 5:46 PM

Evening all!

Well we got back to the 70's today! Yeah

Storms in area but I think it went flying by around 3 today. Havent seen news yet to see if there is a back side.

Man - sorry about all the issues - personal & mechanical everyone is having! prayers! Angel

Brent - wow, congrats on the Mrs' promotion!!!!!

Regards, Roy

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Posted by KRM on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 5:26 PM

anjdevil2

 

Tks Rich, yeah,,,3.6 GM

I need to check on this!!!  There was also a technical service bulletin that reset the parameters of the variable valve timing that would set the code.

 Do you know the number of that bulletin??????????????? That is what I alway thought was the issue in the first place. Wink

I stopped at the dealer in Ottawa where I know one of the techs and he said it will not blow up and if I want I could just forget about it and drive it like our daughter Katie is doing. It is a very common issue with the early GM 3.6 VVT V6. They said it would be $1,500 to $1,600 depending on parts. $1,400 for labor. So I am going to think about it.

It just had a $3,500 repair where she backed it into a tree and the thing is like new,,,but at the end of the day it is 10 years old this year. I am thinking drive it till it dumps.

 

 

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 3:21 PM

I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.
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Posted by KRM on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 2:11 PM

Bang HeadBang Head  Wifey's car threw the light on the way to Krogers. It is code P0008. That is the dreaded timing chain code for that V6 VVT engine. Not sure what to do with it? Our daughter has replaced her's twice and the light came back on a year latter and I told her to just drive it and that has been two or three years now. Guess I will ask what it cost these days, last time daughter had hers done it was $1,600+ Wife's car has 136K on it.  Bang Head Tongue Tied

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 9:56 AM

So firstly - Happy Belated Easter.

Secondly HAPPY APRIL!!  Yes it snowed AGAIN yesterday and the ol' Sundance took a NASCAR type slide on the 3 lane slush/ice highway and so I'm in for a right front wheel bearing and a wheel.  Joy!!  AND, of course, it was the only place within 3 miles with curbage......Mom's 3.8L Mustang, the BRIGHT Orange one, is my current mode of transport.  Parts on order and new to me OE "custom" wheels courtesy of my BIL are in the process.  At least I'll have a space tire for the first time in a year or so.

Sorted out my Lemax "electrical" stuff, lights and connectors and light strings and such and they are now all organized and put away so I can find 'em.  Found another cach of Atlas O track and then looked at what I have.....so much O-72 curves and O-27......and I need O-54 and O-32.....so I may be rethinking the Fastrack Layout to an Atlas one-----with used switches if I can find 'em.

Prayers to those in need, a lot of challenges here but I'm sure with prayers and guidedence, all will work on through.

Off to the scannage!!

 

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Posted by KRM on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 9:45 AM

Good morning,

41 with rain all day. 41 will be the high. This weather sucks!

Heading to Krogers later, once wife gets moving.

Don, Wife's mom is 91 and getting real bad. There is a lady that comes to the MIL's three days a week to help with her. Not sure how it is paid for but I know SS did the evaluation to decide if she needed it. That helps out the BIL a lot but he is the main care giver. You can see the strain it has on the BIL but I have a hard time feeling to sorry for him as he has never had a job and has lived at home all his life. We don't know what we will have to do with him once the MIL is gone? life sure gets messy in the older days. We have been making meals for them and wife takes them over about every week. They are 40 miles from us so it is a trip to make.

If you can get some in home care that would be great fo Kay. Caregiving can be very hard on the care giver.

DougDG, Prayers!

Jim, That mulch from RK is nice!

 

 

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Posted by lion88roar on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 9:18 AM

DJ - Did I miss another move? Thought you were in the VA Mountains?

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Posted by lion88roar on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 9:12 AM

Mornin' Fellas

Well I can now post about it! TheQ was promoted to VP. Smile She has been busting her rump to earn it and she has finally been recognized.

Don - When I lived in Pittsburgh there was a community run by The Lutheran Church of America where you could buy a house and live in it, and as you aged they would send in nurses and caretakers to make sure you were OK, and if necessary they also had an appartment building where you were cared for 24/7. Spent many days there in Youth Group cleaning and tending to yards, doing basic home repairs, singing carols at Christmas, and many times just sitting a talking with the residents. Not sure if there is anything like that near where you live?

We are starting to get concerned about TheQ's Dad. He is in his 80s now. He still drives and gets around, but we know the day is rapidly approaching where that won't be the case. With TheQ's promotion we are really trying to pay down the house in Pittsburgh so we can hopefully sell it this year, then we can start looking for land and a builder so we can get started on the new house. He has agreed to come live with us once it is ready... but we'll probably sell his house and have him move in with us during construction (that is our plan, most likely not his plan).

Praying for Banks, DougNotta, and DonB.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 9:01 AM

Morning.  48 degrees and foggy.  Suppose to burn off and go to 76.  We'll see.  Guessers keep guessing.

Just like a great friend.  Send us his cold weather.  always wanting to share.

Don and Kaye are great to her parents.  A lot of time spent taking care of them.

Dougsnotagrump.  Prayers.

Fifey, go teachers, go.  About time government employees not treated as second class citizens.  Especially teachers. 

Later.

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 6:20 AM

Mornin' boys.  Raining and 43 along the Patterson Creek cut-off.  My complaints would look petty and small, compared to DougNotta's health concern, and Don Baker's parent dilema.  Best regards to both of yuz guyz moving forward.

Still chipping away at the styrofoam scenery.  Broke out the Premier SD40-2, and tried running it through the canyon.  As it snaked it's way along, the big diesel became the bull in the china shop.  Spent a half day carving new clearances with the hot wire thingiemabob.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Monday, April 2, 2018 10:59 PM

Good Eveving All !

Lets's face it boys, here in Commufornia they will find every means possible to to make it extremely difficult to remain here. Middle class is becoming an endangered species here.

Had a crazy week last week. Went in to see my primary care provider, yearly physical. After the nurse almost fainted when she took my blood pressure, three times, thr Dr gave me a pretty thorough exam and asked the BetterHalf and I to stay in the exam room for awhile. She initiated a conference call with my oncologist and cardiologist, the only one left out was my nephrologist. The result was three of my meds have been temporarily discontinued and my cardiologist called with an appointment for tomorrow. I guess passing out a few times with a 71/42 BP got their attention. I was so conditioned to really low BP that it really didn't seem that bad. We'll see what this does.

Easter was great, didn't have near as many as normal but in some ways that was better. A little less hectic.

Gotta run, night all.  

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Posted by dbaker48 on Monday, April 2, 2018 10:27 PM

Good Evening,

Everything is OK here, been spending a LOT of time assisting the situation with in-laws.

Kays mom is 86, and last year fell broke her pelvis, which was really tough on her.  She was helping FIL after a fall, and she ended up falling.  Both ended up in the hospital, 2 different ones.  Move the clock ahead a year, and currently she hardly gets around with a rollater.  Kay had to go and help her up last Wed at 3 am, when she fell.

Kays dad is 91, and is constantly falling.  Currently he is in the hospital been there since Sat night.  We were there with him until 1 am Easter.  They have suspicion he may have had a stroke 2 weeks ago.  His left side is really impared.  Waiting to see what develops, he may not make it.  

Overall this situation has been going on for awhile, they BOTH insist on staying at home.  We have brought in aides for them, they last maybe 2 or 3 days, then are fired.  Its really tough when you have to fight with both of them.  I really got on their case this past weekend that we can't keep going like this, its bad for everyone.  Let alone being extremely dangerous for them.  No way could they get out of the house in case of emergency, or when either falls the other doesn't have much chance of getting to a phone.  I THINK something will get resolved this week.  The VA wants him to have some Phy Therapy, and if necessary have him live in patient quarters on campus.  That would be a blessing.  The VA is sending a social worker coming out to the house tomorrow for a "accessibility and safety" determination.  When they see her condition we may get some help.  We are going to see what AARP says, they may have a suggestion or two.  The bad part is no matter how much we try we can't get past the issue of them being alone.  Damn they are stubborn.  Kay has been running all day between the VA hosp and their home, she is too frail to go to the hospital to see him.

On the bright side!  Chris came home on Good Friday, he and I went to the San Gabriel mtns, for off roading.  (Near Ray's place.)  Kay had a good day as well her friend had taken her to a "Tea" for birthday celebration.  Then things fell apart on Saturday.

Chief, you did get me on the target tax!  However it didn't seem totally unreasonable given mind set of the polliticans here.

Buckeye, Looking forward to your visit!  Got some ideas for a Harbor area tour, layout viewing, lunch, and who knows what else.  Some of the guys that have visited here enjoyed seeing the "Emergency 51" firestation.  (2 newphew firefighters have worked out of that station, its located at the harbor area.)  I'm sure time will be the issue. 

Didn't mean to whine, just difficult times, and I'm sure it will all work out, just trying to support Kay every way I can.  I don't know where she finds all the stamina and strength.

Take care all and God Bless!

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, April 2, 2018 8:37 PM

Good evening all,

Normally the first of the month I am busier than the proverbial physically challenged interior decorator, but today the crickets were chirping.  Tuesdays are busy and the weather will be warmer and wetter.  Wife took van to shop today to have them generate a quote.  Verdict is still out on whether to keep it or not.  Still up in the air.  Hmmm.... Indiana may not do well with men's college basketball, but Notre Dame won the NCAA and IU the NIT on the ladies' side so there is that to consider (and the Chief cannot make any un American sport comment about that.....).  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Monday, April 2, 2018 8:17 PM

 

Good Evening from overcast 44°F Southern Ohio,

 

After the last of Sunday services my bride’s family came to our place for dinner.  Mary smoked a ham and had made corned beef, both were excellent.  Everybody was gone by 6 pm.  Watched the NCAA women’s game; what a final shot!!!

 

I think the flu bug is on the way out, good because I’m on night shift this month (bleh), so I slept in till 8 am, took care of critters and burned some more brush.  The bucks who frequent our yard have shed their antlers, so I’ll go over to their bedding area and see if I can find some sheds over the next few days.

 

Buckeye – Enjoy your mornings!!!!

 

Kev – I saw that price for the mulch at RK; I’m going to head that way Friday after work.  I may look at a different handgun for CC while I’m there.  So many options!

 

I think one of the reasons the insurance is so high so we won’t take care of ourselves and die off before we drain it!

 

Well better check on the guys,

 

Good night and may God bless

 

Jim

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by KRM on Monday, April 2, 2018 7:45 PM

 

WOW Bright sun this morning but only 21 degrees. WTH anyway? Where is some spring???

 

Wife & I went and got 20 bags of cypress mulch today. $1.99 a bag at Rural King. Good deal. Now she has something to do so I can run away and screw off.

 

Dennis,, that driveway accident is a big cost for a free potluck.

 

Roy,,, Buckeye needs to go through the four  phases of retirement.

 

1 Not having to go there anymore or wake up early. So sleep!

 

2 Finding out no one who said they would, will be keeping in touch.

 

3 Figuring out that the place you gave 40+ years of your life to just wants you dead.

 

4 The only way to fight back is stay alive and drain the place.

 

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Monday, April 2, 2018 5:47 PM

And so it starts - for anyone wondering what Buckeye was going to do with his time in retirement...

Buckeye Riveter

Chief,  I guess you didn't tell Don the real bad news about California.  Each square of toilet paper is going to be taxed with over three squares/day being surcharged at $5.00/square.  I believe if you use over 10 squares a day it is considered a felony and you are sent some place named Pelican Bay State Prison.  Sounds like a nice place to me.

As to the weather if was only a high of 79 degrees in Roseyville today and I see some 30 degree days in your future. 

Dennis - that is a pretty steep driveway! Too bad about your friends car.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Monday, April 2, 2018 4:12 PM

Chief,  I guess you didn't tell Don the real bad news about California.  Each square of toilet paper is going to be taxed with over three squares/day being surcharged at $5.00/square.  I believe if you use over 10 squares a day it is considered a felony and you are sent some place named Pelican Bay State Prison.  Sounds like a nice place to me.

As to the weather if was only a high of 79 degrees in Roseyville today and I see some 30 degree days in your future. 

 

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, April 2, 2018 2:04 PM

Dennis, I pulled one on old Don Baker yesterday.  Sent him a link to a news thingy that said CA was going to tax every hole shot in a target.  He feel for it for a while. Whistling

Buckeye, 91 degrees here and I'm in short sleeve tee shirt doing outside chores. Big Smile

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, April 2, 2018 9:08 AM

Buckeye Riveter

Two inches of snow overnight and I was not out driving in the slick slush on the I-270 race track.  Yeah 

Let it snow up north.  72 degrees and partly sunny. Thumbs Up

Work outside and then County Commissioners at 5.

Later. 

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Monday, April 2, 2018 7:55 AM

Two inches of snow overnight and I was not out driving in the slick slush on the I-270 race track.  Yeah 

Years ago I was in LA and I was asked how I liked driving the LA freeways.  I looked at them and said, "Piece of cake. Try driving the Chicago's Dan Ryan or Kennedy during a heavy snow storm with a slick roadway." 

 

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Monday, April 2, 2018 7:50 AM

fifedog
 I guess it's safe to walk outside now that the Chinese space station has splashed in the Pacific. 

This might explain what looks like a really large won-ton in my pool this morning...

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Posted by fifedog on Monday, April 2, 2018 7:20 AM

Mornin' boys.  34 and Snohizo, well, check for yourself at Virtual Railfan/Famous Horseshoe Curve.  I guess it's safe to walk outside now that the Chinese space station has splashed in the Pacific.  Sensor came in the mail for the dryer; hope that works.  Wifey headed home tonight.

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