Hubscrub66
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I'm amazed it was 1966 before you got to be a smart ***. I was called dumb *** some time in the late 1940s.I was laughing so hard my wife looked at me and said what?
Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Bob Heine's Auto Emporium
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BBChevro
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oldironfarmer
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Now Bob has confirmed he's a Big Head.
sbosecker
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I'm a few days behind on this but I looked through the thread and didn't see any pictures regarding oil in plastic bags ...and if there aren't pictures, it never happened. Ha!
This is a new item (in my experience) that I spotted in Walmart recently. A 6-quart box of oil. Apparently Walmart is the only vendor selling Havoline this way. Like many here, I'm old enough to remember the quart oil cans you stabbed a nozzle into to dispense the oil so this is the latest in several innovations in motor oil containers.
I thought it might be difficult to get the oil out of the plastic bag inside the box but it actually worked pretty well.
Best regards,
Scott
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Hubscrub66
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I'm a few days behind on this but I looked through the thread and didn't see any pictures ...and if there aren't pictures, it never happened. Ha!
This is a new item (in my experience) that I spotted in Walmart recently. A 6-quart box of oil. Apparently Walmart is the only vendor selling Havoline this way. Like many here, I'm old enough to remember the quart oil cans you stabbed a nozzle into to dispense the oil so this is the latest in several innovations in motor oil containers.
I thought it might be difficult to get the oil out of the plastic bag inside the box but it actually worked pretty well.
Best regards,
Scott
I have used them twice (what the wife buys for her truck) changing her oil and was surprised myself. Also its six quarts and cheaper the the other 5 quart jugs. But i'm a Pennzoil man myself.
Thanks Ric. I am, as usual, taking a lot of time to get this project finished. We have been having great painting weather but it seems every night we have rain. It means the driveway is wet in the morning and I'm afraid the paint will have adhesion issues. By the time it's dry enough to paint, it's after noon and rolling Xylene-laced paint in the breeze-less afternoon sun makes me dizzy (more than usual).
My second job in the early '60s was in Billy Blake hardware department and I do remember having to clean STP from a shelf. Only had turpentine and it just smeared the mess.
It wasn't that long ago that I was using pool acid (28% hydrochloric) to de-rust stuff. I still keep a half gallon for the pool but decided it was dangerous for me to splash around.
Hubscrubb66, it seems more than one person has made that mistake and Mark, thank you for help with the disclaimer.
Andy, I prefer Fat Head. Then some kind folks might think it's something diet and exercise can reverse.
Scott, the pictures are there. It's just that I'm such a poor photographer you may not notice them. Then again, I am one of the many who were Photobucketed so many of mine come and go at their whim.
That box of oil looks fine but I thought most vehicles took 5 quarts for an oil change (with new filter). Having that big box sitting on the shelf with one quart of oil in it would be annoying, especially when I change the second and third vehicles' oil -- three big boxes or transferring two into the first one and then doing it again next year.
I decided to pressure wash the stains on the driveway and once I had the machine running, I wanted to use up the gas before putting it away.
The driveway didn't take long so I continued pressure washing the sidewalk in front of the house.
Well, the pressure washer ran out of gas halfway down the sidewalk so I filled it and kept going. The 120-foot walkway to the workshop was next.
Found a few more walkways to pressure clean and then did the pool patio, using up two more tanks of gas.
I finished sealing the driveway two days later and decided I needed a break.
The driveway didn't take long so I continued pressure washing the sidewalk in front of the house.
Well, the pressure washer ran out of gas halfway down the sidewalk so I filled it and kept going. The 120-foot walkway to the workshop was next.
Found a few more walkways to pressure clean and then did the pool patio, using up two more tanks of gas.
I finished sealing the driveway two days later and decided I needed a break.
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Spent a couple of days trying to finish up some projects. Installed the compressed air connection to the A/C drain line after the system shut down one night. I ordered some cleaning supplies to do a better job clearing out the crusted crud in the line.
Time for a mental break. I was putting things away and cleaning up some of the messes that have accumulated in the workshop when I knocked over one of those miniature wood planes. They need a home so I decided to make a tray. I started by eyeballing scraps of wood until I found one that was close to the right size. The radial arm saw made quick work cutting the block to the right width and length. Problem was the scrap was 3/4-inch thick, which seemed like overkill. The Japanese pull saw did a remarkable job splitting the block in half (it's a Bob Heine Half).
Found an off-cut from my friend that was just the right height for the sides and cut single box joints by eye on all four pieces.
One side of the bottom piece was painted and the cut side was rough so I hand planed both sides (this is just before the plane took off the last of the paint).
I decided not to glue the tray together so I just drove two small wire nails through each side into the bottom. Once nailed together I sanded the sides, top and bottom. Rather than try to sand the tray with a block, I stuck three pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) strips of sandpaper to a piece of shelving (120, 220 and 400 grit) and then moved the tray over the sandpaper. The inside of the box still has hand planing marks but that's fine by me.
I have some Boiled Linseed Oil in a squeeze bottle so I gave it a quick coat inside and out. I didn't want to wait for it to dry so I just wiped off the excess with a paper towel.
The miniature planes fit in the box nicely.
I'll find a better place for them someday but for now they are sitting on the pegboard shelf with the Harbor Freight plane. That way there's a chance I'll find the planes, whichever one I'm looking for.
Time for a mental break. I was putting things away and cleaning up some of the messes that have accumulated in the workshop when I knocked over one of those miniature wood planes. They need a home so I decided to make a tray. I started by eyeballing scraps of wood until I found one that was close to the right size. The radial arm saw made quick work cutting the block to the right width and length. Problem was the scrap was 3/4-inch thick, which seemed like overkill. The Japanese pull saw did a remarkable job splitting the block in half (it's a Bob Heine Half).
Found an off-cut from my friend that was just the right height for the sides and cut single box joints by eye on all four pieces.
One side of the bottom piece was painted and the cut side was rough so I hand planed both sides (this is just before the plane took off the last of the paint).
I decided not to glue the tray together so I just drove two small wire nails through each side into the bottom. Once nailed together I sanded the sides, top and bottom. Rather than try to sand the tray with a block, I stuck three pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) strips of sandpaper to a piece of shelving (120, 220 and 400 grit) and then moved the tray over the sandpaper. The inside of the box still has hand planing marks but that's fine by me.
I have some Boiled Linseed Oil in a squeeze bottle so I gave it a quick coat inside and out. I didn't want to wait for it to dry so I just wiped off the excess with a paper towel.
The miniature planes fit in the box nicely.
I'll find a better place for them someday but for now they are sitting on the pegboard shelf with the Harbor Freight plane. That way there's a chance I'll find the planes, whichever one I'm looking for.
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Grizz1963
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For the first time since moving in here in 2010 my paving, driveway and deck was not pressure cleaned and it looks terrible
Yours, despite the benefit of sunshine, looks great.
Yours, despite the benefit of sunshine, looks great.
shortykorte
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Hey Bob, the picture of the roadside sidewalk looks like Florida. It’s in 40-50 here. Is the black thing a shield or does it have the spinning jets? Looks like it does a good job.
The plane box looks like a fun little project.
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The plane box looks like a fun little project.
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1/2 Cup
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Bob top job on the pressure washing.
I luv the plane tray it works well with the brass.
I luv the plane tray it works well with the brass.
Rian, in the heat and direct sunshine in summer (May to October), the sun keeps the mold and mildew under control but this time of year it blossoms so it's South Florida's winter chore. I don't need a snow blower but if I don't pressure clean the walks, it's likely someone is going to slip and fall (usually me).
Stewart, it dropped into the low 60s last night but warmed up to a beautiful 80 in the afternoon. We would have the windows open tonight but someone is burning a lot of paper nearby. That black thing is a Simpson Cleaning 15-inch surface cleaner with a two-nozzle bar that spins inside and does a good job. I like it because it keeps me from looking like a wet Pig Pen. It also does a more even job of cleaning the surface than just the nozzle on the wand. There are expensive versions for big bucks but this one runs about $50. (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson...eaner-with-Quick-Connect-Plug-80165/206095238).
The plane box was a fun diversion from cleaning up the mess.
Thanks Steve! That Simpson attachment really makes the cleaning go fast.Bob top job on the pressure washing.
I luv the plane tray it works well with the brass.
I took more pictures of the plane tray than it deserved but it made me smile. My kids will wonder what I was thinking when they come across it in the purge.
BBChevro
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Nice work on the driveway and the plane tray Bob. [emoji106]
I should investigate some sort of attachment like that for my old pressure washer - it does a good job, but it's rather tedious cleaning a large-ish area in 2" wide strips. [emoji20]
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I should investigate some sort of attachment like that for my old pressure washer - it does a good job, but it's rather tedious cleaning a large-ish area in 2" wide strips. [emoji20]
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xtremek
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The plane box looks nice and power wash. So much for just emptying the tank, huh?
bolensboneyard
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Great job Bob
Toothaker
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Bob, that's interesting that you get mold and mildew on your sidewalks. We don't have that problem around here. It really highlights the differences in the weather in different places.
I remember the first time I saw TV commercials in Seattle for roof cleaning, removing moss. Having never lived in the PNW, I had no idea that was a problem.
I like the plane storage tray. You have to protect the cutting edge, and that will sure do it.
I remember the first time I saw TV commercials in Seattle for roof cleaning, removing moss. Having never lived in the PNW, I had no idea that was a problem.
I like the plane storage tray. You have to protect the cutting edge, and that will sure do it.
drivesitfar
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Bob: I love the vintage looking box you made for your cool little planes. 
nice job on the pressure washing too.
TOOTH: we get moldy roofs if we don't put zinc strips on our roofs that are in the shade all the time from the large trees, but then again we don't have 20+ MPH winds daily to move stuff around as much as you do either.
nice job on the pressure washing too.
TOOTH: we get moldy roofs if we don't put zinc strips on our roofs that are in the shade all the time from the large trees, but then again we don't have 20+ MPH winds daily to move stuff around as much as you do either.
Toothaker
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Bob: I love the vintage looking box you made for your cool little planes.
nice job on the pressure washing too.
TOOTH: we get moldy roofs if we don't put zinc strips on our roofs that are in the shade all the time from the large trees, but then again we don't have 20+ MPH winds daily to move stuff around as much as you do either.
Indeed! 20 MPH is "calm" around here. Dead air, with no wind? Take shelter now, a tornado is coming! Seriously, during tornado season, that's just about the only time the wind isn't blowing. The weatherman calls 45 MPH "breezy".
I was reading online a few months ago about an amateur radio operator in New England that was replacing his antenna and tower that fell down in a severe storm. He went on and on about the unprecedented high winds. Finally, as the posting went on, he mentioned the 35 MPH winds. LOL.
As a comparison, within a week of my antenna installations we had 89 MPH straight line winds at the National Weather Service office, which is exactly one mile east of my home. My antenna and towers were just fine. We just have to build appropriately for our region.
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End of the roof story. The front room on the other side of the house had termite damage similar to the garage so I rebuilt those three walls. I added a low voltage cat-5, coax and speaker wire outlet to the outside wall and made a couple more outlets in the room switched. Because this was the year I retired for good, I turned this front room into my office and made the back room the guest room. The office has the stack of oak cabinets and weapon wall. The back room has a sliding glass door to the screened-in patio and a screen door to the yard. Less cell-like than the front room.
The guest room is also my TV room. When our failing eyesight couldn't read the subtitles on the 55-incher in the Master bedroom, we upgraded to a 70-inch and moved the little TV to the guest room. The 32-inch TV from the guest room got moved to the office. While this may look silly, when you turn 70, let me know how you feel about this BIG TV....
The size of a man's TV should match as close to his age as it can...
Thank you Mark, I was reluctant to buy that attachment because my only experience was watching a professional pressure clean my roof with a larger machine for five times the price. I have been pleasantly surprised how well this $50 attachment woks.
Kirk, making that box was just fun. I procrastinate the less fun jobs like pressure cleaning but once I get going, it escalates quickly into a full-on OCD attack. I was cleaning the fence when the third tank finished but with almost 400 feet to do, my OCD was cured.
Thanks Bobby! Nothing compared to your sawmill. I do appreciate your visit because I would be feeding wood into that beast until the local gas station ran dry.
Mick, you're right. I had no idea outdoor mold and mildew was a problem when we moved to Florida (43 years ago). I did see a Hoarder show from the PNW with a roof that looked like a sod house in the Great Plains.Bob, that's interesting that you get mold and mildew on your sidewalks. We don't have that problem around here. It really highlights the differences in the weather in different places.
I remember the first time I saw TV commercials in Seattle for roof cleaning, removing moss. Having never lived in the PNW, I had no idea that was a problem.
I like the plane storage tray. You have to protect the cutting edge, and that will sure do it.
The plane storage tray does solve the problem of dulled irons (iron seems like a silly name for those little things).
Thank you Drives! Anything that is even a little fancy attracts unwanted attention. I thought the box I made earlier was tatty enough but it ended up in the house. At least the dovetail drawer was too big to be relocated.Bob: I love the vintage looking box you made for your cool little planes.
nice job on the pressure washing too.
TOOTH: we get moldy roofs if we don't put zinc strips on our roofs that are in the shade all the time from the large trees, but then again we don't have 20+ MPH winds daily to move stuff around as much as you do either.
I consider pressure washing in Florida to be payback for not needing a snowblower. On the bright side it doesn't need to be done every time something falls from the sky. If there's a place in the US that doesn't have a nasty weather phenomenon, I haven't heard about it. Actually it doesn't matter much to me. I like dealing with the devil I know -- hurricanes mean storm shutters, generator testing and vegetation adjustments -- and I'm fine with that.
Mick, all very true. When we had to replace our roof it was painful to pay four times as much for cement tiles rather than asphalt shingles but it has paid us back with reduced insurance and less worry when a hurricane blows through.Indeed! 20 MPH is "calm" around here. Dead air, with no wind? Take shelter now, a tornado is coming! Seriously, during tornado season, that's just about the only time the wind isn't blowing. The weatherman calls 45 MPH "breezy".
I was reading online a few months ago about an amateur radio operator in New England that was replacing his antenna and tower that fell down in a severe storm. He went on and on about the unprecedented high winds. Finally, as the posting went on, he mentioned the 35 MPH winds. LOL.
As a comparison, within a week of my antenna installations we had 89 MPH straight line winds at the National Weather Service office, which is exactly one mile east of my home. My antenna and towers were just fine. We just have to build appropriately for our region.
It's funny you mention New England and wind. The highest wind speed recorded in the US was on Mount Washington in New Hampshire back in 1934 (231 mph [372 km/h]). Barrow Island, Australia holds the world record from Tropical Cyclone Olivia in 1996 (254 mph [408 km/h]). Hurricane Andrew in Florida in 1992 (175 mph [282 km/h]) may have had even higher winds but the storm blew away all the instruments at the National Hurricane Center, including the radar dome and a bunch of concrete block buildings. Hurricane Irma in 2017 now holds the record (185 mph [298 km/h]).
Oldbear, I hadn't noticed the connection but you're right. I'm a little embarrassed that I offered to replace the 70" with an 84" but Liane said "not yet." I mean we're old but no sense pushing it.
A wonderful surprise came in the mail today. I join the members who have a Krasnoyarsk, Siberia Bear coaster from Stas26. I opened the package, saw what it was and went directly to the workshop to make a shelf.
If you recall the little plane tray I made a few days ago, the other half of the 3/4" thick base didn't go in the trash. A 3-1/2" hole saw made just the right relief and a little BLO finished it off. Stas's present joins my father's plane, my father-in-law's plane, Steve's tape measure, grandma's saw, grandpa's knife and Andy's hammer. I'm very proud of that little wall and the story behind each item.
If you recall the little plane tray I made a few days ago, the other half of the 3/4" thick base didn't go in the trash. A 3-1/2" hole saw made just the right relief and a little BLO finished it off. Stas's present joins my father's plane, my father-in-law's plane, Steve's tape measure, grandma's saw, grandpa's knife and Andy's hammer. I'm very proud of that little wall and the story behind each item.
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Grizz1963
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Just replied on Stas’ thread too.
How wonderful, life is good.
I am impressed with your mini shelf on the wall of honour Bob.
Way to go.
Katya is in my study too, looking outward, while I was ch her back.
Well done Stas.
How wonderful, life is good.
I am impressed with your mini shelf on the wall of honour Bob.
Way to go.
Katya is in my study too, looking outward, while I was ch her back.
Well done Stas.
xtremek
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That wall is so COOL. I hope to put up drywall in the shop and do the same, someday very soon.
bcoke
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Bob I want to wish you a Happy turkey Day , we just got plowed out 8-9 inches of our "white" mold and such.....2nd snow of the season but its that was deep enough to plow.....ski resorts are happy the trees look beautiful with snow on the branches just think Bob Ross painting , I am seriously trying to get my barn/shop organized for witer projects from 2015/2016 to be started 2017/2018 maybe next year I figure if I don't do them I will live longer...........I told my wife "I WILL FIX IT , THERE IS NO NEED TO REMIND ME EVERY 6 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!! good health Bobbycoke
drivesitfar
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Bob: i'm not sure what i've got planned tomorrow since it's the first time in 30+ years we won't be hosting Thanksgiving at our house for 10-30+ people, but wanted to wish you and your bride a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
also your stories i've found on other's threads are always amazing to me how you come up with them and sometimes with the paperwork that's 60 years old to back them up. keep up the good work and I think with your brain working so hard that is the cure for all those memory issues other old folks have. use it or lose it really is the answer/cure.
cheers!!
also your stories i've found on other's threads are always amazing to me how you come up with them and sometimes with the paperwork that's 60 years old to back them up. keep up the good work and I think with your brain working so hard that is the cure for all those memory issues other old folks have. use it or lose it really is the answer/cure.
cheers!!
Thank you Vieux, it's a nice little piece of Russia that reminds me how small this planet is.That's cool!!!
Rian, GJ is a wonderful place and our brothers and members are like our better family (i.e. we have a choice). Much as I enjoy seeing Katya on Stas's thread, her picture in my office would lead to too many lengthy discussions about who, why and isn't my picture enough....
Kirk, having a place to display treasures is wonderful. Even Liane is on board and was really impressed with the latest addition from Stas.
Bobbycoke, I hope you have a great Thanksgiving. As usual, our son and his family are doing the Thanksgiving dinner. They cook for at least nine every day so an extra turkey or three is normal. We have no snow but it did get down to 17* last night so winter is upon us. Inside the house it was 25* but this afternoon it warmed up to 27* outside. [EDIT: those are Celsius degrees; in Fahrenheit it dropped to 63, the house held 77 and it warmed up to 80.]
I'm trying to make progress on the project I started in 1983 and you have no idea how nasty the comments about that can be.
Stay safe!
Drives, Thanksgiving is at our son's home. He just turned 55 and his three oldest have their own places (four still live at home). Last year Thanksgiving was served outside under a second-hand wedding reception tent because all the kids' friends come over.
I am not good at throwing paperwork out but I try. My bank stopped mailing cancelled checks to me 40 years ago and I stopped writing checks almost 30 years ago (had to write 6 this year) but the really old ones ended up in two shoe boxes. As you saw, they are a little window into life many years ago. I also saved postcards my parents sent to my grandparents from our trips out west in the 1950s.
I'm not sure how well my brain is doing. Earlier this week I noticed the door on the garage mini-refrigerator wasn't closing properly. It was an easy fix, requiring me to switch the hinge pins from the worn-out right side to the like-new left side. It would be a perfect solution if I could remember that the door doesn't open the same way anymore. On a dozen occasions I have grabbed the door and yanked harder and harder. Afraid that I would eventually rip the door off, I labeled the door. It won't end the problem but if it makes me look before I yank, it will be a win.
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Evening Bob,
Great work on the drive and pavement, it was smart before, it must be pristine now.
Love the plane box, with the Fancy Dan joints an' all, it would have got straight cuts , glue and pins , with me.
An old builders trick here , would be a length of copper wire along the top of the ridge tiles to keep the moss at bay, I think I may be becoming the old builder.
70" tv, I do remember it being mahoosive, just had a quick check and I don't think we've a wall with enough space for one that big.
Great present from Staz, the cool wall is filling up nicely.
I think that covers it all.
Steve
Great work on the drive and pavement, it was smart before, it must be pristine now.
Love the plane box, with the Fancy Dan joints an' all, it would have got straight cuts , glue and pins , with me.
An old builders trick here , would be a length of copper wire along the top of the ridge tiles to keep the moss at bay, I think I may be becoming the old builder.
70" tv, I do remember it being mahoosive, just had a quick check and I don't think we've a wall with enough space for one that big.
Great present from Staz, the cool wall is filling up nicely.
I think that covers it all.
Steve
shortykorte
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Wow, that Turkey has long skinny legs!
Boy that ain’t no turkey, that’s a Crane.
Hope you don’t come unhinge trying to get something cold to drink. Sounds like a big gathering tomorrow. Have a joyous thanksgiving.
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Boy that ain’t no turkey, that’s a Crane.
Hope you don’t come unhinge trying to get something cold to drink. Sounds like a big gathering tomorrow. Have a joyous thanksgiving.
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Guster
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Good going Bob. Nice fix on the fridge. All that pressure washing is giving me cold sweat just thinking about it! Just washed the outside of the house recently and turned out wet and pruned for the rest of the day.
You will definitely need a larger 'treasure wall' at this rate. Might even have to go with some pegboard.
Happy Thanksgiving Bob!
You will definitely need a larger 'treasure wall' at this rate. Might even have to go with some pegboard.
Happy Thanksgiving Bob!
Hubscrub66
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Why are you wearing pants in Florida? Its gonna hit 60 here in Tennessee today so i've got my shorts out.
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Duker
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Bob, just dropping in to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Oh...and I claim Andy’s Midvale school for the gifted.... that’s me all the time!
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Toolfool
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Happy Thanksgiving, Bob.
Steve, great to hear from you. I know that painting my driveway is a really weird thing and probably only happens in Florida.Evening Bob,
Great work on the drive and pavement, it was smart before, it must be pristine now.
Love the plane box, with the Fancy Dan joints an' all, it would have got straight cuts , glue and pins , with me.
An old builders trick here , would be a length of copper wire along the top of the ridge tiles to keep the moss at bay, I think I may be becoming the old builder.
70" tv, I do remember it being mahoosive, just had a quick check and I don't think we've a wall with enough space for one that big.
Great present from Staz, the cool wall is filling up nicely.
I think that covers it all.
Steve
I was definitely going to do the simple and quick thing and right away I regretted my decision to get fancy. I cut a male pin on the first side piece and marked the adjoining piece to cut the female side. Cut it wrong and had another male pin. Amazed that it didn't happen on the last side so recovery was possible.
The large TV will make more sense to you when you are a lot older. Either a large TV or a smaller one mounted a lot closer to you (think footboard).
The wall of fame may be continued on the other side of my phone and pad charging station.
Stewart, you know the Florida State Bird (Construction Crane) is inedible, right?
According to a goodly number of my friends and relatives I'm way past unhinged. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Guster, I still tried to pull the hinge side open but with much less effort. Pressure washing is one of those thankless jobs while doing it but after a shower and a day or two to unwrinkle and it seems worthwhile.Good going Bob. Nice fix on the fridge. All that pressure washing is giving me cold sweat just thinking about it! Just washed the outside of the house recently and turned out wet and pruned for the rest of the day.
You will definitely need a larger 'treasure wall' at this rate. Might even have to go with some pegboard.
Happy Thanksgiving Bob!
I know I need a bigger wall because I can't refuse treasures.
We tried introducing Thanksgiving when we lived down under but gave up when we discovered turkeys were rare and expensive sources of protein.
Hubscrubb66, I wear long pants year round for the sake of my blood. When most of the plants in your yard have thorns or saw tooth edges on their leaves, it helps to keep the blood inside you. We also have a few blood sucking insects that love bare flesh so the less you expose, the more blood you keep.Why are you wearing pants in Florida? Its gonna hit 60 here in Tennessee today so i've got my shorts out.
Happy Thanksgiving back atcha (we just got home).
Andy, that wall is mostly your fault. You reminded me of all the good times growing up.Great gift from Stas! Your wall is looking good.
Your refrigerator reminds me of an old cartoon
Even kind of looks like you at that age, if I remember that well.
It probably is me but I wasn't that fat -- bad things happen when you can't get to the toilet.
Duker, Happy Thanksgiving to you too! At my school they didn't put up "Wet Paint" signs. They also didn't use paint that even vaguely resembled Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry.
Toolfool
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Made an offer on a house today. Low offer, and not interested in coming up much more. It's move-in ready, but would need some remodeling to suit our needs. We'll see.
The Engine Ear
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Bob Heine,
After about 8 weeks, I just completed reading this thread from beginning to end and wow, I am amazed with your garage and your backyard. The rest of this post may be out of order but....I'm writing these down as they come to mind.
I love the corvettes and the CTS-V even more. Glad you got one of the 4-doors! I wish I had your confidence to cut and buff my cars. My wife might kill me if she saw me using sandpaper on her car...
We too get the hurricanes here in Texas. Seems like whatever ones y'all don't get, we get. The past one, Harvey, which turned out to be more of a rainstorm that sat over the top of us for 5 days straight and dropped 54" (I think?) of rain, shutdown most of the state. I have sympathy for you when I see the pictures of the devastation they cause.
I like the cabinets in your garage and the idea of "if you can't see it, you're not a hoarder". Although I can imagine going insane running through the garage opening and closing cabinets one after another to find something. I try to be organized but sometimes I'm too organized as in I organize so much that it becomes a hide and seek game between past me and present me. Usually ends with present me calling past me a SOB.
I'm simply impressed that you perform electrical work in your home. Even having both my hands to replace receptacles sometimes tests my patience but solidifies the reason I became a mechanical engineer rather than an electrical engineer.
My condolences to you on your brother, ****.
Keep the stories coming! Love seeing the pictures of the old cars as you were growing up.
-Blake
After about 8 weeks, I just completed reading this thread from beginning to end and wow, I am amazed with your garage and your backyard. The rest of this post may be out of order but....I'm writing these down as they come to mind.
I love the corvettes and the CTS-V even more. Glad you got one of the 4-doors! I wish I had your confidence to cut and buff my cars. My wife might kill me if she saw me using sandpaper on her car...
We too get the hurricanes here in Texas. Seems like whatever ones y'all don't get, we get. The past one, Harvey, which turned out to be more of a rainstorm that sat over the top of us for 5 days straight and dropped 54" (I think?) of rain, shutdown most of the state. I have sympathy for you when I see the pictures of the devastation they cause.
I like the cabinets in your garage and the idea of "if you can't see it, you're not a hoarder". Although I can imagine going insane running through the garage opening and closing cabinets one after another to find something. I try to be organized but sometimes I'm too organized as in I organize so much that it becomes a hide and seek game between past me and present me. Usually ends with present me calling past me a SOB.
I'm simply impressed that you perform electrical work in your home. Even having both my hands to replace receptacles sometimes tests my patience but solidifies the reason I became a mechanical engineer rather than an electrical engineer.
My condolences to you on your brother, ****.
Keep the stories coming! Love seeing the pictures of the old cars as you were growing up.
-Blake
John, I have no inside knowledge but I can't help feeling like we're on the verge of another bubble bursting. Everything but wages is going up but that doesn't seem sustainable. I would do what you are doing and make a reasonable (to you) offer.
Blake, I have a grandson named Blake and he is pursuing a mechanical engineering degree. My daughter and her husband WHN (What's-His-Name) are both mechanical engineers so he's following in their footsteps.
I am honored that you read this whole thread but I feel so bad about your loss -- you'll never get those 8 weeks back. I'm pretty sure some of the images I've posted will haunt you for a long time.
I go in the garage and upon seeing the two Vettes and the CTS-V, I pinch myself. I had to kiss a lot of Ramblers and Lincoln Town Cars to get to this point. It may not have been obvious from the pictures but sandpaper only comes out late at night or during nail appointments. I don't want my last words to be "it's very fine sandpaper."
Sometimes the hurricanes visit us on their way to your neighborhood (Katrina in 2005) but you're right, it's Texas OR Florida OR the Carolinas. Our 17" of rain in one day was a drizzle compared to 54" in five. Also, who has a 54" rain gauge?
I don't think I have optimized my storage but my goal has always been to find a place for my stuff and then never move it. I do spend a fair amount of time sitting on the floor trying to remember where I used that missing tool last. There's a 1/4" ratchet handle that went AWOL several years ago and I still can't remember when I saw it last. SOB me put a $300 A/C hose assembly away and I'm pretty sure the box is labeled but it looks it's going to be an archaeological find in a future century.
I have an electrical nightmare in the garage and I am ignoring it. A triple duplex outlet went dead and I am not positive which breaker controls it. It should be easy to find because it's the only wire in the house that has a black neutral and white positive (discovered with one of those test plugs). It is also the only cable in the garage that heads down the stud toward the floor. I see a real fun drywall project in my future.
I appreciate the kind words about my brother. It's been 54 years but he's still 21 to me.
I've been busy as hell doing nothing for quite some time. I almost started making more drawers but the sprinkler system has attracted The Thing. It's a root from a ficus that has formed a beard-like band around the leaking fitting. I hope it screams when I start slashing it with my box cutter.
There's a chance I'll finish the Mexico trip story one of these days....