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#201 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 9:49 AM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Everybody hurts.. sometimes... Sad


Yup...

Got word on the truck.

Says it can be rebuilt. Offered rebuild for $2800-3200 or replace for $4800. Year warranty on rebuild, 3yr on replace.

Went for the rebuild. Said it'll be done around the 17th.

Ouch.
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#202 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 9:57 AM EST
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Good news is it's not raining (much) right now and water levels are down. At least there's no standing water next to the house anymore.

Picked up the siding panels and put em back in the pile behind the shed.

Went back and forth on whether or not to dig all day and skip work or skip digging and go to work. Drain worked last night with the shallow trench, so I'm hoping it'll hold up until I can bring in a mini excavator or a trencher. Digging 2ft deep x 50 foot long by hand in waterlogged clay just isn't something I really wanna do.
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#203 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 10:25 AM EST
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Should only take a couple hours... Mellow
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#204 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 10:45 AM EST
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Morning folks. My son's fractured thumb has healed and he is cleared to play football.

He is super happy BigGrin
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#205 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 10:59 AM EST
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happy to hear that!
danmdevries Online
#206 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 11:02 AM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Should only take a couple hours... Mellow


True. But if I got the choice between shoveling or pulling some joysticks, I'm going the lazy route.

Last deep trench I hand dug took 6 hours for a 70 foot run 18" deep running electric out to the chicken coop. And that was before I got fat n lazy.
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#207 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 11:56 AM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
Hang in there Danm. If you make it to Fri you should be good. In the meantime, I'll grab some Ark building materials. Can swing by once finished. Now, can somebody tell me what the hel is a cubit?

Isn't a cubeit the thing you put in the freezer to make ice cubes?....Think
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#208 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 12:01 PM EST
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I thought it was an old atari game...
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#209 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 12:03 PM EST
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opelmanta1900 wrote:
I thought it was an old atari game...


That's qbert

Blast from the past right there
corey sellers Offline
#210 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 12:06 PM EST
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Thought it might be the hep but doctor said I just have a sinus infection so 62 worth of prescriptions to clear it up
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#211 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 12:06 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Woke up and realized a flaw in my plan to put new pipe under the front yard... I'd need a truck to pickup the pipe.

Is that code for some kinda kinky stuff?...Anxious

danmdevries wrote:
True. But if I got the choice between shoveling or pulling some joysticks, I'm going the lazy route.



More code?.....I just can't keep up with you freaky kids...Not talking
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#212 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 12:09 PM EST
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My street's barricaded closed. Had water rushing over it at the lowest point down the hill, wonder if it washed out.

But I gotta go to bed. Back to work to pay for my trans operation. Gotta cash in some PTO too.
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#213 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 12:27 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
My street's barricaded closed. Had water rushing over it at the lowest point down the hill, wonder if it washed out.

But I gotta go to bed. Back to work to pay for my trans operation. Gotta cash in some PTO too.

Again with the code?
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#214 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 12:29 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Yup...

Got word on the truck.

Says it can be rebuilt. Offered rebuild for $2800-3200 or replace for $4800. Year warranty on rebuild, 3yr on replace.

Went for the rebuild. Said it'll be done around the 17th.

Ouch.


Gosh, Dan, when it rains, it pours (see what I did there?).
DrafterX Offline
#215 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 12:34 PM EST
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Taco Bell... Unsure
opelmanta1900 Offline
#216 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 1:31 PM EST
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Speaking of pouring, enjoy your intestinal distress...
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#217 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 1:46 PM EST
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Cigarlady7 wrote:
happy to hear that!



Thanks, me too!
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#218 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 4:42 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
A cubit is an ancient measure of length, approximately equal to the length of a forearm. It was typically about 18 inches or 44 cm, though there was a long cubit of about 21 inches or 52 cm.

The long cubit was for the tall guys. Their forearms are longer. Ask Frankie T about the long cubit. I'm only 5' 10".

let me dust off my copy of The Prequel...
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#219 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 5:33 PM EST
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Ah, the prequel.
Ram27 Online
#220 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 5:42 PM EST
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Evening check in peeps. Speak to the hand

Seems like a good choice dan. Think
tonygraz Offline
#221 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 6:42 PM EST
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Lotta cash, but the price of a new truck can cause a stroke.
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#222 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 6:49 PM EST
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I remember when trucks were a cheaper option for people who needed them for work related stuff. Nowadays you could buy a small house for comparative cost
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#223 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 7:46 PM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
I remember when trucks were a cheaper option for people who needed them for work related stuff. Nowadays you could buy a small house for comparative cost

fog
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#224 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 8:18 PM EST
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I did alright. I got a 2018 Ram 1500 Crew Cab with the 3.0L Turbocharged EcoDiesel for $40,615. Laramie edition, so I got leather heated/cooled seats, heated steering, Alpine stereo system, SiriusXM all access for a year (which expires in 2 weeks)... it's pretty damn sweet. Window sticker was over 51k.

But yeah... trucks are pretty damn pricey for the most part. Especially if you want to tow anything heavy and need a full size diesel.
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#225 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 9:11 PM EST
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That's just it though. I once got a brand new Tundra for under $20k. Granted that was almost 20yrs ago, not nearly the same bells and whistles, and had a stick shift. Speaking of that, what the hel happened to manual transmission? I liked being in control of the vehicle. I don't need it to park for me, brake for me, keep me in a lane, wipe my azz for me.... Chit, stuck in a rant and lost my point. I'm going back to my cave now to make fire
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#226 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 9:17 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
I did alright. I got a 2018 Ram 1500 Crew Cab with the 3.0L Turbocharged EcoDiesel for $40,615. Laramie edition, so I got leather heated/cooled seats, heated steering, Alpine stereo system, SiriusXM all access for a year (which expires in 2 weeks)... it's pretty damn sweet. Window sticker was over 51k.

But yeah... trucks are pretty damn pricey for the most part. Especially if you want to tow anything heavy and need a full size diesel.

siriusxm expired on Caren's new vehicle. I ignored a dozen emails trying to entice us to re-up but she didn't care.
last week got an offer for 6 months at $5...not $5 a month, just $5!
if you like it, just hold off a while.

I bought a used CRV 4 years ago, had seriusxm. still does. no idea why it never stopped.
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#227 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 9:21 PM EST
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Ram27 wrote:
Evening check in peeps. Speak to the hand

Seems like a good choice dan. Think


How rusted out is this beast? 3,000 for a year warranty, or $4,800 for three years?

Assuming you'll have it three more years, doesn't the latter make sense?

With the amount of OT you put in, you'd make up the difference before Summer starts.
MACS Offline
#228 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 9:39 PM EST
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Best offer so far has been 6 months for $30 or 12 all access for $99.

In my experience, they play a lot of the same songs across multiple channels. I can get that listening to the music on my phone with zero chatter.
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#229 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 9:43 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Best offer so far has been 6 months for $30 or 12 all access for $99.

In my experience, they play a lot of the same songs across multiple channels. I can get that listening to the music on my phone with zero chatter.

yeah, I almost never use it and mine seems to be free forever.
But for $5 for 6 months Caren will probably get it...but we must have had a dozen email offers over two months.
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#230 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 9:46 PM EST
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Yes... and after 6 months for $5... they hit you with $25 a month, and you gotta call to cancel.
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#231 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 9:47 PM EST
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I only get it for the dead channel, Howard stern, nfl games and baseball, all of which become available on my phone.
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#232 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 9:56 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Yes... and after 6 months for $5... they hit you with $25 a month, and you gotta call to cancel.

was wondering about that.
haven't done it yet, if she never mentions it I'll just let it fade away.
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#233 Posted: Wed, May 1 2019, 11:54 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Best offer so far has been 6 months for $30 or 12 all access for $99.

In my experience, they play a lot of the same songs across multiple channels. I can get that listening to the music on my phone with zero chatter.

Frank's right....hold off on them, and the deals keep getting better...I loved the music, but I live in the mountains, and it seems just like when I'm starting to groove, I lose the signal.Happens a lot, and really pizzed me off...Brick wall
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#234 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 2:08 AM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
How rusted out is this beast? 3,000 for a year warranty, or $4,800 for three years?

Assuming you'll have it three more years, doesn't the latter make sense?

With the amount of OT you put in, you'd make up the difference before Summer starts.


Rust isn't terrible today, but every winter is noticeably worse. Got a few bubbles coming through on doors and rockers, rear fender.

Needs balljoints and tie rods up front, bushings and shocks all around, and tires too.

I figure I'll ignore all that and try to find a replacement within a year. No way a bench rebuilt transmission will hold up to my use for too much longer than that. I went back and forth in my head trying to decide and I still don't know what the best course is. 2k difference on a truck worth 8 at best is a lot. If it were worth more and in better cosmetic shape the argument for replacement would be stronger.

My dad's been talking about getting a 1 ton pickup. If he does, he said I can borrow it for heavy hauls. A half ton will be fine for my needs except the Gridlife trips where I'm pulling 8-10k for 1000 miles.

Might as well try to sell it before it's junk.

Or maybe I'll drive it till it's junk. Who knows.
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#235 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 2:09 AM EST
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I had XM when it was new. Loved it.

Now I've got spotify. Pick what I wanna hear when I wanna hear it.

Used XM in dad's truck when I borrow it and find myself hunting for something I wanna hear.
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#236 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 2:09 AM EST
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Happy Thursday fellas
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#237 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 4:22 AM EST
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Up and crackin.

On satellite radio, I listen to podcasts mostly and for free.
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#238 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 7:07 AM EST
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Good morning, y’all
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#239 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 7:36 AM EST
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Morning gents
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#240 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 7:37 AM EST
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Yo!
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#241 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 8:39 AM EST
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Won an award at work for some reason.

They bought me a bucket of assorted hot sauces.

Sposeda go to a lunch thing in the boardroom with the suits next week for it. But wife is gonna be at the boy's school and we only got one car right now.

I'd probably find another excuse if I didn't have that one.
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#242 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 9:02 AM EST
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The Mrs, made enchiladas last night. Don't know if I'll get some Sol beer for the 5th or go with golden Margaritas.
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#243 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 9:05 AM EST
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Cool Dudes...
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#244 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 9:14 AM EST
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Drafter Woot
DrafterX Offline
#245 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 9:54 AM EST
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TW..!! Laugh
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#246 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 9:58 AM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Won an award at work for some reason.

They bought me a bucket of assorted hot sauces.

Sposeda go to a lunch thing in the boardroom with the suits next week for it. But wife is gonna be at the boy's school and we only got one car right now.

I'd probably find another excuse if I didn't have that one.

Why skip face-time with the "suits"? If they like you, they will promote you and/or pay you more. Rent a car for the day...
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#247 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 10:06 AM EST
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Could be a trap... Mellow
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#248 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 10:12 AM EST
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I try to avoid the suits too. Can't avoid it this morning though.... pitching a manuscript for publication.... and it's not even mine.
Ram27 Online
#249 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 10:14 AM EST
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My morning>>>>>Brick wall Brick wall Brick wall Brick wall Brick wall Brick wall





Oy vey...............d'oh! d'oh! d'oh! d'oh! d'oh! d'oh!




Hi ho all ram27bat
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#250 Posted: Thu, May 2 2019, 10:14 AM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Won an award at work for some reason.
Went a month without killing someone with your super long butthole probing finger?

They bought me a bucket of assorted hot sauces.
They should have gotten you a shaggy rag and some finger sanitizer

Sposeda go to a lunch thing in the boardroom with the suits next week for it. But wife is gonna be at the boy's school and we only got one car right now.
Take the car, make the biatch walk! Its free lunch for goodness sake.

I'd probably find another excuse if I didn't have that one.
Lazy Bastid.




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