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deadeyedick Offline
#51 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 9:18 AM EST
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Rain on my golf round. This is supposed to be the desert damn it.
deadeyedick Offline
#52 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 9:21 AM EST
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victor809 wrote:
Robert... I also happened to train on Sidemount doubles... So I had 2 steel 85cuft tanks, running about 3300psi each. So first penetration gave me 1100 psi total before turn... Second penetration with those tanks was significantly less, but then I would strap on full ones for the 3rd penetration.


All I'm hearing is something about a strap-on and multiple penetrations?
USNGunner Offline
#53 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 10:08 AM EST
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Morning. 7 degrees, sunny. My Monday. Oh well, it's a short week.
MACS Offline
#54 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 10:16 AM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
All I'm hearing is something about a strap-on and multiple penetrations?


Bazinga!

Mornin' folks...
opelmanta1900 Offline
#55 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 10:19 AM EST
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We're supposed to approach mid 60's today! I should have my bell peppers and tomatoes started already... Gonna get crackin on that today...

Daughter is home with Slap Cheek... Apparently one of her friends had it... It's a weird one...
MACS Offline
#56 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 10:58 AM EST
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Maybe it's just rosacea.
victor809 Offline
#57 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 11:00 AM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
All I'm hearing is something about a strap-on and multiple penetrations?


I mean... that's how I got interested in the first place...
opelmanta1900 Offline
#58 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 12:30 PM EST
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I wanna build a dog run using the L-shape of my house as 2 out of 4 walls...

I know little about this stuff, but thinking t-posts, t-post driver, clips to secure the fencing and this stuff:

amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071RD9NFJ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A2CLUO5E3QVWCC&psc=1


Anyone have any thoughts on whether this is a good idea? I want it to eventually become the run for my illegal chickens once the dogs out grow it...
MACS Offline
#59 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 1:23 PM EST
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Easy come, easy go... just had to pay a plumber $225 to replace the internal valve on my other shower faucet. It rarely gets used, and the hard water and lack of use froze it.

It was only putting out hot water. It works now, and the guy tells me that Moen would have sent me the new part for free. d'oh! No worries... I would have still needed the tool he had to pull it out... and the knowledge he has.
teedubbya Offline
#60 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 1:27 PM EST
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what would a new faucet cost?
danmdevries Offline
#61 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 1:35 PM EST
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opelmanta1900 wrote:
I wanna build a dog run using the L-shape of my house as 2 out of 4 walls...

I know little about this stuff, but thinking t-posts, t-post driver, clips to secure the fencing and this stuff:

amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071RD9NFJ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A2CLUO5E3QVWCC&psc=1


Anyone have any thoughts on whether this is a good idea? I want it to eventually become the run for my illegal chickens once the dogs out grow it...


That's what I use for chicken fencing.
dstieger Offline
#62 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 1:40 PM EST
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I vowed yesterday to stop complaining about how much electricians, plumbers, HVAC guys and other contractors cost....just one day after bitching about Merchant Auto charging $115 for oil change, and flat repair

Removed an 'over-the-stove-microwave' and installed a range hood. Took me (and the wife) about eight hours, not including three trips to HD. Satisfaction in job done mostly well....except for the pretty good shot of 110 I took....I won't hesitate to pay a couple bills for someone else to do it next time.
danmdevries Offline
#63 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 2:15 PM EST
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I hate paying someone to do something I can do myself.

But I also don't want to do it myself...
teedubbya Offline
#64 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 2:17 PM EST
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I’m getting pretty good at simple plumbing like replacing faucets, replacing basic pipes etc. I’ll also never pay to repair a clothes dryer. So simple.

Other things we will see.
opelmanta1900 Offline
#65 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 2:34 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
That's what I use for chicken fencing.

Can't do much better than the danm stamp of approval...
danmdevries Offline
#66 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 3:13 PM EST
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbXFrZsiAQE

I've been watching the new Ford HD truck 7.3L V8 since it was announced, thought it would be my next truck. But after watching this I think I really need to move into diesel. I was hoping they'd be closer to 10mpg loaded and 17-18 empty.

under 6mpg loaded to the max, and 15 empty

Currently I get about 7mpg loaded close to the max, and 11 empty.

Their tests with the diesels are closer to 10 loaded and 20 empty. It would take a long time for the difference to pay off with the higher initial cost, higher maintenance cost, and higher fuel cost on the diesel but for towing comfort and range, I think I'll need to accept that price. Looks like Gridlife is taking me a lot farther on the road, with Colorado and California events. So I'll be loaded for a lot more miles than before. We dropped Atlanta, but added CO and CA, so I'll be towing to MI, WI, OH, KY, CO, CA.
rfenst Offline
#67 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 3:25 PM EST
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So, you buying or passing?
danmdevries Offline
#68 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 3:27 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
So, you buying or passing?


Gotta pass on the gasser.

The GM 6.6 gasser has better mileage reports, but still not significantly better than my current truck, and does very poorly power-wise fully laden. The ford seems to have better power/gearing but worse mileage.

The diesels from any of the three have the power and the mileage. Just gotta pay out the nose for em.
MACS Offline
#69 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 3:33 PM EST
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teedubbya wrote:
what would a new faucet cost?


The valve is not removable unless you cut pipe and braise a new one in. They made it so the internals can be replaced. He said $225 if I can replace the internal piece, likely $600 if I have to braise a new valve in.

I had it taken apart already, and attempted to figure out the issue. I am not familiar with that valve type, so I had no clue how to fix it. He had the part in his truck, and he had the tool needed to get it out. Still, took him a little over an hour to replace the part and reassemble it.

And millenials think college is the only way to make a lot of money. I guaran-damn-tee he pocketed $150 or more on that job.
MACS Offline
#70 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 3:39 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
The diesels from any of the three have the power and the mileage. Just gotta pay out the nose for em.


Get one that's 2-3 years old. Depreciation already hit and they're much more affordable. Plus... diesel engines at 2-3 years are just getting warmed up.
danmdevries Offline
#71 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 3:52 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Get one that's 2-3 years old. Depreciation already hit and they're much more affordable. Plus... diesel engines at 2-3 years are just getting warmed up.


I try to avoid new. Never have bought new. But the stories about the new 7.3 made me seriously consider it.

But at least in my local market, a 2-3 year used truck can be higher than new with incentives.

Just gonna eliminate gas from my searches and look exclusively at diesel. Probably won't buy this year.

I think I'll have plenty of gripes about a diesel too. There's a lot of extra inconvenience, as you know macs with the eco diesel, that make a gasser more enticing for a daily/dual purpose. But I HATE running full throttle for 10 minutes straight while towing uphill. Just feels like something catastrophic is gonna happen. I'd be happier with more low end power, and if I'm going to tow to CO and CA, the turbocharged diesel will be much better in high altitudes.
teedubbya Offline
#72 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 4:37 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
I try to avoid new. Never have bought new. But the stories about the new 7.3 made me seriously consider it.

But at least in my local market, a 2-3 year used truck can be higher than new with incentives.

Just gonna eliminate gas from my searches and look exclusively at diesel. Probably won't buy this year.

I think I'll have plenty of gripes about a diesel too. There's a lot of extra inconvenience, as you know macs with the eco diesel, that make a gasser more enticing for a daily/dual purpose. But I HATE running full throttle for 10 minutes straight while towing uphill. Just feels like something catastrophic is gonna happen. I'd be happier with more low end power, and if I'm going to tow to CO and CA, the turbocharged diesel will be much better in high altitudes.



I've found this to be true on cars as well. at a minimum its becoming a wash in many cases.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#73 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 4:46 PM EST
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Despise vehicle cost nowadays. 20yrs ago I spent $17k for a new base model Tundra

Chit! Now I'm sounding like my dad again d'oh!
MACS Offline
#74 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 4:57 PM EST
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^I know the feeling.
rfenst Offline
#75 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 5:16 PM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
Despise vehicle cost nowadays. 20yrs ago I spent $17k for a new base model Tundra

Chit! Now I'm sounding like my dad again d'oh!

35+ years ago I bought a new, basic Toyota p/u for $6,400. A/c was the only option.
danmdevries Offline
#76 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 5:45 PM EST
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I'd like to stay under 40k, which puts me in the 5 year used market for what I want.

I want crew cab, 4wd, 3/4 ton, diesel, prefer long bed but will take standard. Beyond that I don't really care. The infotainment/stereo will be swapped out with aftermarket on anything I buy. Would like a factory fifth wheel/gooseneck prep but it's not too hard to add my own.

USNGunner Offline
#77 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 6:13 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
And millenials think college is the only way to make a lot of money.



Well, a degree is required for the Starbucks Baristas. So there is that.
Cheno Offline
#78 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 6:16 PM EST
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dstieger wrote:
I vowed yesterday to stop complaining about how much electricians, plumbers, HVAC guys and other contractors cost....just one day after bitching about Merchant Auto charging $115 for oil change, and flat repair

Removed an 'over-the-stove-microwave' and installed a range hood. Took me (and the wife) about eight hours, not including three trips to HD. Satisfaction in job done mostly well....except for the pretty good shot of 110 I took....I won't hesitate to pay a couple bills for someone else to do it next time.


If only more people thought this way... 110 sucks, I remember my first time getting shocked, my buddy was teaching me and told me where to grab when working with live stuff, I got shocked. He then said good, now you know never to grab there cause that's what happened, but now I know. And now we work up to 765kv, that's the fun stuff
MACS Offline
#79 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 6:23 PM EST
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USNGunner wrote:
Well, a degree is required for the Starbucks Baristas. So there is that.


Nope... my kid worked there in HS and for a bit after, too. They will actually help with tuition.

They also give you a lot of free coffee because they want the baristas to try them all to be able to make recommendations. I'm not a fan of the company, mind you... just getting the facts straight.
KingoftheCove Offline
#80 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 6:32 PM EST
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Eh........short handed today, so I was in the rain, stacking crab cooking baskets in a offload tote, and later washing all those totes.

Only bummer was my rain gear SUQS!!! It was raining pretty good and I got nice and wet.......and cold.
Time to buy new and better gear........Grundens this time........no more cheap chit.
USNGunner Offline
#81 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 6:58 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Nope... my kid worked there in HS and for a bit after, too. They will actually help with tuition.

They also give you a lot of free coffee because they want the baristas to try them all to be able to make recommendations. I'm not a fan of the company, mind you... just getting the facts straight.



Yeah, it's a running joke with me. Around these parts they seem to be all Liberal Arts majors. We have a Liberal arts college here, they graduate and wonder why they can't find jobs. They end up at the coffee houses making coffee.
rfenst Offline
#82 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 7:10 PM EST
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IMO, a liberal arts degree is good for one thing only- graduate school
8trackdisco Offline
#83 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 8:14 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
IMO, a liberal arts degree is good for one thing only- graduate school


I enjoy the sjws get what the get- a hill of debt.

Now live the life you’ve created for yourself. Or, sell out finally and begin to build from square one.

But you’ve got your liberal principle in tact. Tough to fill the stomach with that.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#84 Posted: Tue, Jan 21 2020, 9:43 PM EST
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Heading home from Joliet. Then off to work by 5. Good times
8trackdisco Offline
#85 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 2:27 AM EST
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Hello Tuesday.
MACS Offline
#86 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 2:35 AM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Hello Tuesday.


Um... it's Wednesday.
danmdevries Offline
#87 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 2:36 AM EST
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HHD Ram n dudes
8trackdisco Offline
#88 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 2:38 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
Um... it's Wednesday.


I knew it wasn’t Friday.
8trackdisco Offline
#89 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 2:39 AM EST
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My apologies.

Happy Darkness?

Whatever day it is, it is dark.
MACS Offline
#90 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 2:43 AM EST
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I'm back on night shift tomorrow... so I won't know what fkn day it is anyway.
8trackdisco Offline
#91 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 2:46 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
I'm back on night shift tomorrow... so I won't know what fkn day it is anyway.


Long term night shift? Saw you have a new boss.

My guess is the night shift has less action/trouble. I’d also guess the hours go by slower and it fuqs with your sleep.
rfenst Offline
#92 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 6:35 AM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
I enjoy the sjws get what the get- a hill of debt.

Now live the life you’ve created for yourself. Or, sell out finally and begin to build from square one.

But you’ve got your liberal principle in tact. Tough to fill the stomach with that.

Huh?
rfenst Offline
#93 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 6:37 AM EST
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34/63 with a stiff, cold breeze.
8trackdisco Offline
#94 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 6:53 AM EST
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22/5
Sunoverbeach Offline
#95 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 7:32 AM EST
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Morning. Haven't checked temps. Let's just call it cold
gummy jones Offline
#96 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 7:39 AM EST
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one of those mornings where you REALLY wanted to pull the covers back over your head
victor809 Offline
#97 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 8:37 AM EST
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I don't think 8-track realizes that the "liberal" in "liberal arts" is not the same as a political orientation.
corey sellers Offline
#98 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 8:52 AM EST
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Morning gents 28 ° and up to 55° today
Ram27 Offline
#99 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 9:14 AM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
HHD Ram n dudes






You as well dan. Herfing
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#100 Posted: Wed, Jan 22 2020, 9:43 AM EST
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Hey Victor - you feeling ok ? With that corona disease going around, I'm not touching anything smaller than a robusto.
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