Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Bob Heine's Auto Emporium
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Workspaces between 485 and 705 squarefeet.
Thanks Drives, looks like I have a new project but this time I have to hire it out.
Stewart, that would make my day! For sure I'd have it hanging from a chain hanging around my neck.
Uncle Willie, I do recall several pieces of stainless steel sutures working their way out in the early years. Tore little holes in some of my dress shirts. I would be happy if an expensive part of that train suddenly showed up in an MRI or scan.
Thank you Justin, that made my day!
For those who didn't see it, this should be the on Florida plates, not just a frame.Attachments
GeddyT
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Don't MRI machines use really strong magnets? I'd maybe not want an iron piece from a train inside of me when I'm in an MRI that's starting up...
cros13
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Praying for good results old boy! those plate frames are a laugh!
Rudi.
Rudi.
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Hi Bob My buddy stopped over tonight and he is on his way for a tuneup as he calls it. He had some Prostrate cancer and had what he referred to as a scrapping.
He is a pipeline welder but his thing is fabricating. Amazing some of the work he can turn out. Who knows maybe we will wander down your way and we can have a visit.
I’m pulling for both of you. Good Luck.
He is a pipeline welder but his thing is fabricating. Amazing some of the work he can turn out. Who knows maybe we will wander down your way and we can have a visit.
I’m pulling for both of you. Good Luck.
patlun
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Sad news 
But you have some of the best things on your side. Good doctors, humor and joy, caring people and lots of things to hold your thoughts occupied
But you have some of the best things on your side. Good doctors, humor and joy, caring people and lots of things to hold your thoughts occupied
Tom, you had me going for a second. Then I remembered the last MRI. I didn't even undress so there was a zipper and rivets in the image. Besides, 55 years has allowed the metal to leach out or emerge through my flesh. And the metal in my mouth is glued or screwed in pretty tight.
Thank you Rudi. I'm really looking forward to your Z-LS on the road.
MtP, you and your friend are very kind. I Googled prostate scraping and it sounds like a lot of fun. Technical name is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and it involves a 12-inch instrument going through the ***** to cut out the cancer. My groin twitched pretty hard when I read that.
Patrik, I am blessed that I was young when I learned how easy it is to die. All you do is let go. I'm nowhere near ready and I refuse to go gently into that dark night. I'm going to do whatever I have to to stay alive and whatever new limitations I get from this episode will be fine by me. Besides, I'm the only one who knows where all the parts go on the '72 Corvette.Sad news
But you have some of the best things on your side. Good doctors, humor and joy, caring people and lots of things to hold your thoughts occupied
M, thanks for stopping by and I appreciated your good wishes.
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patlun
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Screaming and kicking the whole way, I like that kind of thinking
I smile at the last part, knowing where the parts go. My father used to say that the screw costs 50 öre (about 5 cents) the knowledge where to place it 500 kronor (about 50 dollar)
oldironfarmer
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I look away and what have you done, Bob?
I had twelve biopsies over eight years and learned one thing. The discomfort is different with different doctors. Hard to explain **** two doctors gave me practically painless biopsies. Unfortunately I can't remember one's name, he was great, **** the other gave me three and I remember her. Dr. ****** at M.D. Anderson in Houston is a gorgeous lady whose skill is unmatched.
I'll be praying for you. After eight years my PSA got up to 24 and they suggested taking it out. Best decision I could have ever made. I had been considering trying out for the Harlem Globetrotters because I was getting pretty good at dribbling. Now I can pee over my car without getting it wet.
There is light at the end of the tunnel.
shortykorte
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Awww, a great way to start a Friday. Thanks for the chuckle Andy.
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xtremek
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Leave it to Andy to give us a good laugh.
madison069
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Good luck on the treatments Bob! It's surprising how far the medical field has come, but they still require the good old two fingers examinations for prostate. Ain't that a kicker?
Some days I wonder if we should just have certain things removed during other procedures as precautions. Just yell at the doc while in the room and say "While you're in my belly just take the gallbladder won't you doc? Ain't like I'm really using it!"
Some days I wonder if we should just have certain things removed during other procedures as precautions. Just yell at the doc while in the room and say "While you're in my belly just take the gallbladder won't you doc? Ain't like I'm really using it!"
drivesitfar
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Bob: more prayers sent while you go thru your process.
Looks like your brother is his old self and omg only he could find a way to have a good looking doctor to remember instead of all his pain.
Keep smilin and best of luck too
Looks like your brother is his old self and omg only he could find a way to have a good looking doctor to remember instead of all his pain.
Keep smilin and best of luck too
Patrik, your father is a smart man. Because there are lots of companies supporting the Corvette one can order any and all of the correct screws, nuts and bolts for the car. I know where the two T-top wedge pins are so I won't have to pay $30 for two of these:Screaming and kicking the whole way, I like that kind of thinking
I smile at the last part, knowing where the parts go. My father used to say that the screw costs 50 öre (about 5 cents) the knowledge where to place it 500 kronor (about 50 dollar)
Andy, I tried everything to lure you back and decided I had to do something drastic.
I look away and what have you done, Bob?
I had twelve biopsies over eight years and learned one thing. The discomfort is different with different doctors. Hard to explain **** two doctors gave me practically painless biopsies. Unfortunately I can't remember one's name, he was great, **** the other gave me three and I remember her. Dr. ****** at M.D. Anderson in Houston is a gorgeous lady whose skill is unmatched.
I'll be praying for you. After eight years my PSA got up to 24 and they suggested taking it out. Best decision I could have ever made. I had been considering trying out for the Harlem Globetrotters because I was getting pretty good at dribbling. Now I can pee over my car without getting it wet.
There is light at the end of the tunnel.
Seems like you were tricked into surgery. After 12 biopsies, how much of that poor abused gland could have been left. You know the deal, a guy with a hammer thinks everything needs a good whack and a surgeon with a knife thinks everything needs a good cut.
I know why you waited 8 years but in my case, after 15 months in lockup I'll do almost anything to get out of the house.
I do see the light....
Stewart, a lot of us feel that way.
Kirk, the master has spoken!
Cody, if your doctor is using two fingers, you should complain. I expect mine to buy me a drink before he uses two.
I agree there should be some bundling: "While you're cruising up and down my colon with that pipe, how 'bout frying a couple of hemorrhoids."
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cbacres
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After reading about all these things being shoved in tight places and then I see this picture, I was afraid you were posting a picture of a device they use until I read what it was.
Grizz1963
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And just like that, we are on a different path.
Not that it should bother you too much Bob.
Life has prepared you for all of this.
One thing to remember here, is that this rag-tag army all have your back.
Remember that.
We care.
Not that it should bother you too much Bob.
Life has prepared you for all of this.
One thing to remember here, is that this rag-tag army all have your back.
Remember that.
We care.
Mark, it's just another day in paradise. In all seriousness I've lived a charmed and wonderful life and I'm going to be really pissed if this is more than a bump.
Craig, you just made my groin twitch again. Didn't realize how bad that looks in my current hijack/side trip.
After reading about all these things being shoved in tight places and then I see this picture, I was afraid you were posting a picture of a device they use until I read what it was.
Rian, you're right because I have been cruising along without a care in the world. A little slap in the face (or elsewhere) helps reset the priorities.
This may sound odd but I have yet to tell my immediate family about my situation. My son and his wife (the RN) will freak out and ask a ton of questions I can't answer and our daughter and her husband will want to know if we need a loan to pay for the treatment. I'm waiting for the scan results and a visit with the first oncologist. Scans on the 25th and oncologist on the 28th so I'll tell them on the 31st. Seems appropriate to let them know on Memorial Day. I'll share my preferences for flowers and coffin material (none and cardboard).
I probably spend too much time on the Garage Journal but it is a great place to be and filled with wonderful people. As my wife told me the day after the accident: "You're not getting out of painting the house this easy!" I'm looking forward to applying a fresh coat or two on the workshop
don long
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I love your positive attitude about life in general Bob.
I've always been amazed at all you manage to accomplish. I agree with holding info from the family until you have to spill the beans cause it's so much less complicated that way. I appreciate that you choose to spend your time here on the GJ where we can share our ups and downs with good caring folks.
Just want you to know that I along with the many others care and send over prayers
Stay tough
Don
I've always been amazed at all you manage to accomplish. I agree with holding info from the family until you have to spill the beans cause it's so much less complicated that way. I appreciate that you choose to spend your time here on the GJ where we can share our ups and downs with good caring folks.
Just want you to know that I along with the many others care and send over prayers
Stay tough
Don
xtremek
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For your coffin, do you prefer Maytag, LG, Whirlpool, or Samsung?
Don, we all choose the way we live our lives and I've tried the sad, angry, jealous and selfish approaches at different times. They all take far too much effort for too little return. My birthdays were so far apart when I was a child it felt like they would never come. Now they flash by so fast I need a card in my wallet to remind me which one is coming next.
I find people on the GJ to be a special breed. It doesn't seem to matter how much or how little we have. Sharing the hobbies and both the successes and failures is a surprisingly universal bond.
Thank you for being you and especially for sharing your life with us.
Kirk, I refuse to advertise so I have asked for the box to be turned inside out. After all, I won't notice it. Kinda like that dealer sticker on the trunk of our GTO. It came off the night I got it home. Thank goodness it was only a decal.
I've been doing manual labor for Liane for the past couple of weeks, moving pots and digging in the gardens. Today it was time for a tiny job on the workshop. The T1-11 siding needs corner boards and I picked up a few PT 1"x3"s a few weeks ago. Hooked up the air line to my extension tank to the garage compressor and loaded up the pneumatic siding nailer with 1.75" stainless annular nails. Also loaded some 2" wire brads in the pneumatic brad nailer. Nailed the siding on both sides of the first corner and after pinning the two one-bys together pinned the pair to the corner.
I was making great progress on the second corner but when the I pressed the brad nailer against the boards they moved and I stopped them with my stump. The wire brad followed the grain of the second board and right into the spot where my stump was pressing. It was truly stupid because the previous brad had done the same thing.
You don't want to walk into the house with a ****** stump so I used a paper towel from the shop to soak up the mess. It bled pretty good for a few seconds and I failed to notice the drops on the lumber right away.
By the time I noticed the spot it had soaked into the wood pretty good. I also noticed another spot. Liane does an inspection tour of the yard every morning so I had to get rid of the evidence. I now understand the cop shows when they say blood stains are hard to eliminate completely. I always have a spray bottle of cleaner with bleach handy but it didn't do a very good job of hiding my crime.
Liane is pretty understanding but gets upset if and when one of my power tools takes a little chunk out of me. I prefer to sit through Shorty's very brief Safety Seminars than the days long interrogations from SWMBO. I mean it's not like I nailed myself to the side of the shed... again.
I was making great progress on the second corner but when the I pressed the brad nailer against the boards they moved and I stopped them with my stump. The wire brad followed the grain of the second board and right into the spot where my stump was pressing. It was truly stupid because the previous brad had done the same thing.
You don't want to walk into the house with a ****** stump so I used a paper towel from the shop to soak up the mess. It bled pretty good for a few seconds and I failed to notice the drops on the lumber right away.
By the time I noticed the spot it had soaked into the wood pretty good. I also noticed another spot. Liane does an inspection tour of the yard every morning so I had to get rid of the evidence. I now understand the cop shows when they say blood stains are hard to eliminate completely. I always have a spray bottle of cleaner with bleach handy but it didn't do a very good job of hiding my crime.
Liane is pretty understanding but gets upset if and when one of my power tools takes a little chunk out of me. I prefer to sit through Shorty's very brief Safety Seminars than the days long interrogations from SWMBO. I mean it's not like I nailed myself to the side of the shed... again.
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mybigwarwagon
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Steph doesn't worry too much when I bleed. However when I run out of blood, that is another h er matter.
GeddyT
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Nice humble brag. What did that cost you, about three million dollars?...
Grizz1963
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Whooops.
Hopefully only a little ***** Bob.
No stopping, is there.
Hopefully only a little ***** Bob.
No stopping, is there.
xtremek
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That makes me wince thinking about it. Not that I haven't done similar, but still.
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I've nailed myself twice, once with a framer 3.25" and once with a coil gun 2" ringshank. Both times I was building houses. Framer went into a knuckel and boss just said wrap it with a paper towel and electrical tape and get back to work. Both times I was a lot younger. Second time I was doing Cornish work with a Mexican crew in Dallas and the whole day they were cussing me in Spanish, I was on the last nail of a metal facia corner and the gun double shot and a nail just missed my finger nail and went half way through my finger, I started cussing like a sailor and looked down at the crew and realized I was cussing in Spanish, at that point they knew I understood every word they said that day. I ask one of the men for a pair of pliers and when he handed me some I grabbed the head, looked down and pulled it out. Never saw that crew ever again, hmmm.
cbacres
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Bob, I had something similar happen when nailing the overhang on the horse barn. I was toenailing spacers, yellow pine, when the 16 penny nail hit a knot inside the 2x4 and followed the grain right out to my forearm that was holding the wood. I was thinking the explosion of wood coming after me was the bad until I see the nail sticking out of my arm, watching the swelling starting.
I just grabbed it and tugged, thinking how glad I was using the nail strips that where held together by paper and not the ones with wire.
But you have class Bob, bleeding on a expensive piece of wood like that
I just grabbed it and tugged, thinking how glad I was using the nail strips that where held together by paper and not the ones with wire.
But you have class Bob, bleeding on a expensive piece of wood like that
harley jim
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Bob, maybe you should contact Shortys safety equipment supplier and inquire if he may have a steel stump cap
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GeddyT
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Sometimes I wish you could click a "like" button or something on posts here. I'd be awfully busy lately in this thread.
It's Gold, Jerry! Gold!
It's Gold, Jerry! Gold!
drivesitfar
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your SWMBO probably watches the same cop shows you do and on nightly inspections out to your work areas she brings her black light for evidence. 
GEESH that had to hurt and sorry you had that happen. I guess these things happen to us when we are trying to be HANDY so rub it out, and after it's done bleeding a little bandaid (or duct tape if bigger cut) and back to work.
when I mentioned Andy is one of the few to make a funny story out of something that usually isn't I didn't mean to exclude you cause you do your best to find the bright spot in every situation.
when my mother in law had colon cancer about 6 or so years ago she didn't tell us tell she had almost beat it about a year later (we see them almost monthly). do what you think is best and again best of luck and more prayers sent.
cheers old man!!
GEESH that had to hurt and sorry you had that happen. I guess these things happen to us when we are trying to be HANDY so rub it out, and after it's done bleeding a little bandaid (or duct tape if bigger cut) and back to work.
when I mentioned Andy is one of the few to make a funny story out of something that usually isn't I didn't mean to exclude you cause you do your best to find the bright spot in every situation.
when my mother in law had colon cancer about 6 or so years ago she didn't tell us tell she had almost beat it about a year later (we see them almost monthly). do what you think is best and again best of luck and more prayers sent.
cheers old man!!
Uncle Willie, when you lose a lot of blood, you go into shock and your blood pressure drops at the same time your heart starts racing. The nurse who saved me knew I wasn't really dead (I was yelling "I'm not going to die") so she gave me a shot to slow down my heart. She also cut my ankle to the bone so she could insert a line for fluid and plasma. That ankle cut was the only pain that lasted beyond the 11-day hospital vacation. Morphine is a big help with the initial aches and pains.
Tom, I didn't look at the register or receipt when checking out but I was expecting to hear from Discover that I exceeded my limit.
Rian, my life is full of little pricks.
Kirk, I felt the nail go in but thankfully it missed the bone so I felt relieved. Then I saw the blood and did a dash for the towel roll.
Mike, I'm happy to report it was only the brad nailer. My stump got nowhere near the coil gun and ringshank nailer. As a kid I managed to put a throwing dart in one of the bones in my forearm. Didn't like the sound, didn't like to look at it and really didn't like pulling it out (came out of the bone no problem but really hung on to the meat and skin). Can't imagine a nail in a finger joint.I've nailed myself twice, once with a framer 3.25" and once with a coil gun 2" ringshank. Both times I was building houses. Framer went into a knuckel and boss just said wrap it with a paper towel and electrical tape and get back to work. Both times I was a lot younger. Second time I was doing Cornish work with a Mexican crew in Dallas and the whole day they were cussing me in Spanish, I was on the last nail of a metal facia corner and the gun double shot and a nail just missed my finger nail and went half way through my finger, I started cussing like a sailor and looked down at the crew and realized I was cussing in Spanish, at that point they knew I understood every word they said that day. I ask one of the men for a pair of pliers and when he handed me some I grabbed the head, looked down and pulled it out. Never saw that crew ever again, hmmm.
Craig, I believe I was distracted because I put on safety glasses when I saw a spark come off the first brad. Once I was wearing glasses, what could possibly go wrong? I'm asking Shorty, what could possibly go wrong?Bob, I had something similar happen when nailing the overhang on the horse barn. I was toenailing spacers, yellow pine, when the 16 penny nail hit a knot inside the 2x4 and followed the grain right out to my forearm that was holding the wood. I was thinking the explosion of wood coming after me was the bad until I see the nail sticking out of my arm, watching the swelling starting.
I just grabbed it and tugged, thinking how glad I was using the nail strips that where held together by paper and not the ones with wire.
But you have class Bob, bleeding on a expensive piece of wood like that
Oh, wait, I remember. If you are wearing safety glasses and can't see because of all the sweat, don't push them down on your nose when you look up to see where the falling branch is going. Also, wiping the blood off doesn't avoid SWMBO's reaction (neither does a smile).
Jim, I meant to ask if you know of any sewing supply places that carry stump thimbles. All of my thimbles are really tiny and don't even fit my fingers very well.Bob, maybe you should contact Shortys safety equipment supplier and inquire if he may have a steel stump cap
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I guess I've been missing all the latest GJ news. Nine years of Catholic school took all the praying out of me, but rest-assured you're in my thoughts as you deal with this, Bob.
shortykorte
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Ummmm looks like have a slew of new and repeat students.
Hey Mack, I got a new product we need to prototype.
Bob glad it was a brad ***** not a J. Holmes *****.
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Hey Mack, I got a new product we need to prototype.
Bob glad it was a brad ***** not a J. Holmes *****.
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driftpin
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On fire-rescue in the booming economy of south Florida, I saw a variety of accidents, some much-worse than others. I also have stories from guys working at other jurisdictions.
Bob, glad to hear it wasn't any-worse. I always try to keep my hands/body parts away from where I believe an errant fastener would land. Anything with a knot, all bets are-off.
In terms of bloodshed on a project, I almost don't consider it 'done,' until I've baptized it in-blood, somewhere. Unless it's somewhere inside the house, or inside the vehicle, on upholstery for instance, where it would be seen, I don't-bother cleaning it up.
Consider yourself lucky:
The worst construction site accident I heard-of involving a single victim, my friend from Miami-Dade Co. (FL) Fire-Rescue told me they responded to a report of a 'worker trapped,' which turned out to be a tilt-wall warehouse being erected, and the concrete wall panel, > 20 ft high, somehow fell, as it was being erected. An unfortunate worker was underneath it as it came to-rest. My friend said when they removed the wall panel, the deceased was about two inches thick.
Bob, glad to hear it wasn't any-worse. I always try to keep my hands/body parts away from where I believe an errant fastener would land. Anything with a knot, all bets are-off.
In terms of bloodshed on a project, I almost don't consider it 'done,' until I've baptized it in-blood, somewhere. Unless it's somewhere inside the house, or inside the vehicle, on upholstery for instance, where it would be seen, I don't-bother cleaning it up.
Consider yourself lucky:
The worst construction site accident I heard-of involving a single victim, my friend from Miami-Dade Co. (FL) Fire-Rescue told me they responded to a report of a 'worker trapped,' which turned out to be a tilt-wall warehouse being erected, and the concrete wall panel, > 20 ft high, somehow fell, as it was being erected. An unfortunate worker was underneath it as it came to-rest. My friend said when they removed the wall panel, the deceased was about two inches thick.
mybigwarwagon
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A quick search on google site shows you have a few options.
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shortykorte
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Ah, I think you found breast plates for the Comic Con ladies.
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Dan in Pasadena
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Nah, those are factory produced tin foil
hats for the well-to-do alien conspiracy set!
Bob, I’m still out of town on a long weekend RV trip but wanted to drop a best wishes to you over the prostate concern. I’ve been there/done that and came out without a bad diagnosis. Wishing the same for you. Take care, stop puncturing yourself too!! - Dan
hardtop5000
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There's endless entertainment in the Emporium.