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rfenst Offline
#101 Posted: Sun, Feb 9 2020, 3:13 PM EST
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What's up?
delta1 Offline
#102 Posted: Sun, Feb 9 2020, 3:14 PM EST
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hey Robert...how's Noah?
CelticBomber Offline
#103 Posted: Sun, Feb 9 2020, 3:45 PM EST
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Mr. Jones wrote:
#68 celticbomber...

Great post and story...

I used to hunt and trout fish ( at my grandfather's and uncle's cabin)in Bradford county ( not Bradford city) all through my youth...near TRoy ?? I think...on top of a mountain that had swamps then at the bottom was an old railway bed turned into a road with a trout stream next to it...

During deer season " it was nothing" to count 65-120 deer on the first day coming up the mountain(from the farmland below) headed up to hide in the thick swamp brush all day then back down at dusk...

At our cabin is in central pa..(from 5yrs old to 16 yrs old).we used to fish for native Brook trout all the time...we would cut off the Barb's and use bugs or worms with super long bamboo flyrods...it was so much fun, we always released them because they were only
3"-7" ...under the limit ...


How do the deer know? I think they lied about being color blind... a bunch of guys show up in bright orange and they head for the hills. I always wondered if they knew because of all the cars and trucks that would show up a few days before opening day. We'd shake the apple tree's and a horde would come off the mountain at dusk and eat all around us while we sat there with a few beers. Opening day, nothing, nada, even the squirrels slept in. The only time I ever saw wild beaver (have fun with that one) was up there. I love this state. I'm not a beach guy, I love the mountains and hiking through woods. Pennsylvania has all that in spades. I only have to drive 5 minutes away to see tons of deer, wild turkeys and the animals that live in the inner city if I go in the other direction!
rfenst Offline
#104 Posted: Sun, Feb 9 2020, 4:25 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
hey Robert...how's Noah?

He's doing great despite a few personal set-backs this semester. Thanks for asking, Al!
danmdevries Offline
#105 Posted: Sun, Feb 9 2020, 6:45 PM EST
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Back to work.

Almost there.

Philipino nurse asked me last night "Got your eyes on that fishing line?" I told her I don't really fish, and it's cold out, just planning on doing anything except coming to work.

...she was saying "finishing line" like it's the end of a work stretch. Anxious
danmdevries Offline
#106 Posted: Sun, Feb 9 2020, 7:11 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
hey danm...MACS had a diesel truck...pulled his boat uphill like it was nothing...think it got something like 15/mpg while towing and 17 mpg overall...

is diesel readily available in your neck of the woods?


I want a diesel. But I'm not sure I can handle the cost. Even used, gotta be looking in upper 40's/low 50's for a newer one. The cost argument is the only thing I have against a diesel. Would take a long time to break even on the 10-12k premium a diesel costs.

A gas HD will do the job, but it's a little more stressful and uses more fuel.
dkeage Offline
#107 Posted: Sun, Feb 9 2020, 7:15 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
I want a diesel. But I'm not sure I can handle the cost. Even used, gotta be looking in upper 40's/low 50's for a newer one. The cost argument is the only thing I have against a diesel. Would take a long time to break even on the 10-12k premium a diesel costs.

A gas HD will do the job, but it's a little more stressful and uses more fuel.



Buddy bought a 10 year old F350 diesel. Ran like a warrior until someone stole it. If you are going to tow heavy weight, you need to bite the bullet and get diesel.
izonfire Offline
#108 Posted: Sun, Feb 9 2020, 7:20 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
What's up?

How you been rfenst?
Are you still missing???
MACS Offline
#109 Posted: Sun, Feb 9 2020, 8:52 PM EST
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10-12k difference? Where the fk do you shop trucks???!
danmdevries Offline
#110 Posted: Sun, Feb 9 2020, 10:18 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
10-12k difference? Where the fk do you shop trucks???!


Diesel is a 10k checkbox option from all three truck manufacturers. Talking new trucks.

dkeage Offline
#111 Posted: Sun, Feb 9 2020, 10:31 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Diesel is a 10k checkbox option from all three truck manufacturers. Talking new trucks.




Buy the diesel. Jeez
MACS Offline
#112 Posted: Sun, Feb 9 2020, 10:50 PM EST
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Okay... just searched a RAM 2500. The Diesel is a $9,100 option. Still... $61k for a 2500 Laramie is pretty damn good.

I'd imagine a 2 year old truck could be had for $40-45k.

Edit: Okay... 47k, but the price is negotiable! https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/794420031/overview/

That's a nice freakin' truck.
danmdevries Offline
#113 Posted: Sun, Feb 9 2020, 11:56 PM EST
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That is a nice truck.

I don't know that I'm willing to go with Ram though.

Well see. I'm just dreaming right now. I don't think I can go much over 30k.
danmdevries Offline
#114 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 2:56 AM EST
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Welcome back to Monday fellas
rfenst Offline
#115 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 5:58 AM EST
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izonfire wrote:
How you been rfenst?
Are you still missing???

Nah. Just was without my laptop while it was being repaired. How are you doing?
Ram27 Offline
#116 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 6:47 AM EST
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Charge...........
rfenst Offline
#117 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 7:10 AM EST
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Ram27 wrote:
Charge...........

Huh?
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#118 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 7:11 AM EST
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Snow ending, rain starting - appropriate for National umbrella day. For Opie, he can celebrate NATIONAL CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE DAY. As for the rest of us it's not Festavus, but rather NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR COMPUTER DAY.
8trackdisco Offline
#119 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 7:12 AM EST
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Charge meaning Advance with immediacy into the Monday breech!
8trackdisco Offline
#120 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 7:13 AM EST
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Snow finished. 7-8 inches successfully moved from the driveway.

Back to it.

Charge.
rfenst Offline
#121 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 7:53 AM EST
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62/81 today. Almost 10 degrees above normal. Early Saturday, we saw frost on the roofs of building. Go figure!
Ram27 Offline
#122 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 7:54 AM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Charge meaning Advance with immediacy into the Monday breech!







Applause Applause Applause Applause
MACS Offline
#123 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 8:16 AM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
That is a nice truck.

I don't know that I'm willing to go with Ram though.

Well see. I'm just dreaming right now. I don't think I can go much over 30k.


The cummins diesels are sweet and reliable. The interiors are very plush. Ask 8track, Abrig or Delta about the comfort inside my former truck. Alpine stereo, all leather, heated n cooled seats, 8" touch screen. Why would you not go with RAM?

I mean... our motto is Ask RAM!

Check out some comparison vids from FLT (fast lane truck) on YouTube.
deadeyedick Offline
#124 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 8:21 AM EST
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80% chance of rain today. Need it.
izonfire Offline
#125 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 8:29 AM EST
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rfenst wrote:
Nah. Just was without my laptop while it was being repaired. How are you doing?

Seemingly constantly on the move, but doing good.
Just hate typing on this fucquin phone.
Miss using a keyboard
jjanecka Offline
#126 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 8:54 AM EST
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FYI, the new Rams are ****. No headroom, tons of problems at 150k miles, should be able to go at least 250-300k without any major repair.
danmdevries Offline
#127 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 9:26 AM EST
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jjanecka wrote:
FYI, the new Rams are ****. No headroom, tons of problems at 150k miles, should be able to go at least 250-300k without any major repair.


Macs, I watch all the TFLTruck videos, usually what I'm watching when I'm in the garage with a cigar after work.

While a new one would be a contender, I really REALLY like their interiors, especially on higher trim levels, the long term reliability of the vehicle is a concern. I'm looking to buy something I'll use for 10+ years.

My father in law bought a 2010ish Ram 3500 dually for a shop truck and while the drivetrain has been reliable to nearly 300k with one tranny replacement around 180k, he goes through a set of wheel bearings every 18 months or so. Has had issues with electronics like switches and such for a long time. Mirrors my experience with my Dakota too. Long-term wear items seem to go sooner than they should.

My cousin had a diesel Ram 2500 06ish and had loads of problems with wheel bearings, transfer case, electronics.

A coworker had a diesel Ram 3500 and complained about balljoints, wheel bearings, and the trans gave out around 100k.

Another friend uses gas Ram 2500's at work and loves them, but they cycle them out at 5 years.

All anecdotal I know. But all my friends with Ford 3/4 and 1 tons have had much better overall things to say about their trucks, though the accommodations are more spartan. One buddy pulled the powerstroke and dropped in an old Cummins and a 5 speed with 300k on the chassis and is now in the 700k mile range and still loves the truck. Another friend with a powerstroke has only done regular wear items over 10 years and nearly a half million miles on the clock when he sold it and bought a Duramax. I know a handful of people with Duramax trucks and they mirror the Ford dudes, but only one of them tows heavy. Really only hear major complaints myself from Ram owners - but not about the powertrain.

I do REALLY like the giant megacab Rams. So much interior space. But the crew cab across all three is plenty roomy.

I've not excluded Ram from my search, as I'd hope they've sorted out the bearing issues. But electrical problems have plagued Mopar trucks since the 90's and I don't know that they're sorted yet for long term ownership. Maybe I need to reconsider long term ownership..
corey sellers Offline
#128 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 9:49 AM EST
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Morning gents
victor809 Offline
#129 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 11:38 AM EST
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Morning fart-knockers.
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#130 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 11:46 AM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Snow finished. 7-8 inches successfully moved from the driveway.

Back to it.

Charge.


Vasodilation is your friend.Angel
MACS Offline
#131 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 11:58 AM EST
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Understood, Danm. My experience with the truck was short lived. The interior, roominess, and overall plush comfort was beyond reproach. I only had it for a year and a half, though, since I sold my boat and the EcoDiesel has EGR issues. Mine was replaced at 25k miles and I don't think they have a permanent fix for it yet... so I bailed on it while it was still worth some coin. Paid 40k and got 30k for it 18 months later.

Only heard good things about the cummins. Was not aware of the bearing issues, but it's smart you're doing your own snooping on the various models before you make an informed decision.

Carry on, sir. Laugh
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#132 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 12:17 PM EST
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Kids are home for some famous dudes birthday... Brekkie on the back patio with some mandatory Marley...

Froze pretty good last night but sunny and mid 60's again today... Great day to put in a pond liner...
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#133 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 12:38 PM EST
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Cool Dudes...
delta1 Offline
#134 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 2:11 PM EST
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hiya...
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#135 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 2:47 PM EST
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Got soil for my succulent garden and pops raised beds...

Eating lemon bundt cake covered in fresh strawberry syrup out in the rocking chair out back...

Need to get working before grandma and grandpa bring the kids home... I thank God for grandmas and grandpas...
DrafterX Offline
#136 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 2:48 PM EST
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I used to have some of those... Mellow
victor809 Offline
#137 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 3:04 PM EST
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Had some pork-butt for lunch.
And some chocolates left over from the neighborhood ladies "galentines" thing....
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#138 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 3:10 PM EST
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You sly dog...
victor809 Offline
#139 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 3:12 PM EST
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.... hey, I had to make the f-cking rice crispy treats for it. AND the wife then took credit for them.

sigh.

Anyone wanna buy a slightly used wife?
MACS Offline
#140 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 3:26 PM EST
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^You knew what you were getting into... and if you didn't... hahahaha.
victor809 Offline
#141 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 3:27 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
^You knew what you were getting into... and if you didn't... hahahaha.


Yeah.... but to be fair her ass was REALLY nice.

Now she's put on like 4 lbs.....
MACS Offline
#142 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 4:51 PM EST
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My wife was 105 when we met, and for many years after (I was 18, she was 20).

I think she's 123 now.
MACS Offline
#143 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 5:02 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
She found 2 polyps and removed them. She didn't seem concerned, so neither am I. She said for men it's a 50/50 proposition on whether you'll have some or not. I do have to go back in 5 years, though... d'oh!


Got a call from my primary doctor. Results back from biopsies were negative. He said they were very small anyway, so I'm good... but I still gotta do it again in 5 years. d'oh!
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#144 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 5:56 PM EST
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Just finished turning over the garden soil and adding 12 cu ft of new mulch. Spring is about this Friday here I think. Mrs DED already made dibs on 25% for herbs and the rest will be tomatos and who knows what.
My back hurts.d'oh!
delta1 Offline
#145 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 6:37 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Got a call from my primary doctor. Results back from biopsies were negative. He said they were very small anyway, so I'm good... but I still gotta do it again in 5 years. d'oh!


they prolly wanna keep an eye on those polyps...

I'm on a 10 year plan... have to schedule one this year since it's been more than 11 years...


I'm not gonna mention how much my wife weighs now compared to what she weighed then...I've gained 30 lbs
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#146 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 6:55 PM EST
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We're allowed to trade them in if they gain more than 5lb, right? That's what I was told....
MACS Offline
#147 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 7:05 PM EST
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victor809 wrote:
We're allowed to trade them in if they gain more than 5lb, right? That's what I was told....


Only if you haven't gained any... so you're f***ed. And not in the good way.
victor809 Offline
#148 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 7:23 PM EST
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I mean.... I only got married 2 years ago.

As a percentage of bodyweight I think I've put on less than her.

So what's the refund process like? Is there a number I need to call to get a postage paid return box?
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#149 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 8:24 PM EST
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So, today someone told me that the only reason they named it Popeye’s Chicken, is because it is cooked in Olive Oil.
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#150 Posted: Mon, Feb 10 2020, 8:32 PM EST
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