A Shed Downunder.

[bolensboneyard]

Dan, I totally agree and understand exactly where you are coming from.

As for clocking screws, I do apologise

Have a top day and thank you for your visit..

I am amazed at how much you guys get done and still have the time to clock screws Although lately I have been making repeated attempts to put my right sock on with all the lines in the fabric lined up parallel as they cross the ankle leading to my toes. Sort of like women painting their toes I guess. Hope this doesn't become a habit

 

[dlcwent]

I am amazed at how much you guys get done and still have the time to clock screws Although lately I have been making repeated attempts to put my right sock on with all the lines in the fabric lined up parallel as they cross the ankle leading to my toes. Sort of like women painting their toes I guess. Hope this doesn't become a habit

Oh no. Bobby why did you have to go and say that? Now there's gonna be another thing in my life that take up valuable time for no reason. I have come to the conclusion that being on the GJ has all but ruined my peaceful existence. Note to self: wear solid colored socks only from now on.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Oh no. Bobby why did you have to go and say that? Now there's gonna be another thing in my life that take up valuable time for no reason. I have come to the conclusion that being on the GJ has all but ruined my peaceful existence. Note to self: wear solid colored socks only from now on.

Frankly, I'm appalled. Bobby only indicated the lines in the fabric had to be straight. Duh! If the knitted seams are not straight from toe to top then you, honorable sir, are twisted

Fix your socks now before it's too late. Pictures at 11:00.

 

[dlcwent]

Frankly, I'm appalled. Bobby only indicated the lines in the fabric had to be straight. Duh! If the knitted seams are not straight from toe to top then you, honorable sir, are twisted

Fix your socks now before it's too late. Pictures at 11:00.

I stand corrected. You are right Andy(as usual) He never said anything about patterns. I again read something into it that clearly was not there. I'll do my best to not do that in the future.wned:

 

[Lyndon]

Dan

I think Andy just punked you . . . . .

Either that or I'm going to have to stop dressing in the dark, just so I can align my socks (who am I kidding - I already do that anyway)..... Maybe he punked me too?

See, gotcha again!!!!

Lyndon
Is it really that time?

 

[1/2 Cup]

I so enjoy dropping by here every weeks or so to catch up on all the interesting projects, both your and those shared: This time, race engines, airplanes, sidewalk coatings, never ceases to amaze me.

Really enjoyed the airplane talk and shares. I have a problem with motion sickness in turbulent air, and because of that, I never pursued a pilot's license of even kept a logbook, even though probably have a couple of hundred hours of dual time in a large variety of aircraft and gliders. My best friend from middle school has a resume much like that of Niels': Commercial airline pilot and instructor, civilian Master Instructor, has flown 737, 747, 777, A-320, Md-80, DC-9, virtually everything from Piper up to a Pawnee and Cessnas up to a 210, Luscombe, Starduster II,various gliders both single and dual, has a seaplane rating. In the Navy he flew a T2 Buckeye and an A-4 Skyhawk and was carrier qualified. He currently owns and flies a Vans RV6-7 ( Kind of a hybrid of the two). He has truly enjoyed his avocation while earning a nice living doing something he truly loves and is excellent at. He has shared his knowledge by teaching hundreds of others the joy of flying. Old age( he's a few months younger than me and a loss of hearing) may soon force him into medical retirement from United after 19 years there. It's definitely much fun. I hope you have the time to get back into your dad's plane soon.

Ric, thank so much..

I have only ever experienced motion sickness once in all the hours I have done in the air. An instructor, other fellow student and myself were doing a cross country navigation exercise, taking turns at each leg to actually fly. It was a hot and fairly turbulent day and I was in the back seat of the Piper Warrior, fortunately I held on to my lunch until we landed and I could get some fresh air..

Gliding is something I would like to try at some point..

Once you get the flying bug, its with you for ever..

I am amazed at how much you guys get done and still have the time to clock screws Although lately I have been making repeated attempts to put my right sock on with all the lines in the fabric lined up parallel as they cross the ankle leading to my toes. Sort of like women painting their toes I guess. Hope this doesn't become a habit

Bobby, We make time to clock screws, polish stuff and ensure our socks are all lined up....

Oh no. Bobby why did you have to go and say that? Now there's gonna be another thing in my life that take up valuable time for no reason. I have come to the conclusion that being on the GJ has all but ruined my peaceful existence. Note to self: wear solid colored socks only from now on.

Dan, its contagious ...sorry..

Frankly, I'm appalled. Bobby only indicated the lines in the fabric had to be straight. Duh! If the knitted seams are not straight from toe to top then you, honorable sir, are twisted

Fix your socks now before it's too late. Pictures at 11:00.

Andy,

I stand corrected. You are right Andy(as usual) He never said anything about patterns. I again read something into it that clearly was not there. I'll do my best to not do that in the future.wned:

Dan, good one..

Dan

I think Andy just punked you . . . . .

Either that or I'm going to have to stop dressing in the dark, just so I can align my socks (who am I kidding - I already do that anyway)..... Maybe he punked me too?

See, gotcha again!!!!

Lyndon
Is it really that time?

Lyndon, sock alignment is much the same as your cutlery drawers..


All,

Stating the obvious, the weekend is here ( for us downunder anyway )

Its been a busy week at work ( so what's new )

Worked from home on Monday due to Mrs 1/2 Cup having her wisdom tooth removed which all went well

Tuesday: meetings, emails, contract documentation, more meetings, more emails and did I say more meetings to arrange the next meeting.

Tuesday night: Our workplace awards night

Our team won a number of gongs:

The Tullaroop Reservoir Upgrade project which took out the Environmental award.

http://www.g-mwater.com.au/water-re...servoir/tullaroop-reservoir-upgrade-blog.html

I was project manager for relocation the high voltage site supply that was in the construction zone prior to the commencement of construction.

The Surveys team won the Innovation and Technology Award for the Drone program..

Wednesday: Out of office and on site to complete some commissioning of an automated regulator and fish passage.

Thursday : Interactive drone flying practice for the first time in a few weeks..
Then meetings, emails, contract documentation, more meetings, more emails and did I say more meetings to arrange the next meeting.

Friday : a two hour drive to complete site acceptance testing and the commissioning of a new pump station which went pear shaped due to some software and control issues and one of the two 75 hp pumps that was nearly ready to destroy itself vibrating like you wouldn't believe. So much for the contractors so called precommissioning.

We cancelled the day and have to come back yet again..

I trust you all have a great weekend and thank you for your visit..

Now for the To Do List.

 

[1/2 Cup]

The To Do List, well its out the window this weekend..

An on the spur moment and one fantastic afternoon, a great lunch and some fine wine and great company at Andrew's, Amy's and young Aiden's along with Amy's folks up from Melbourne that went from 11am till 4pm.

I grabbed a snap of the Gen #2 rodents who at three weeks old are beginning to be upwardly mobile now..

View media item 65847
Kicking back on a Saturday evening..

 

[HOTFR8]

Oh so cute.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Oh so cute.

HOTFR8, agree but not so cute when they get lost at 2 am and let you know about it...

Looking forward to a full nights sleep..


Cheers..

 

[HOTFR8]

HOTFR8, agree but not so cute when they get lost at 2 am and let you know about it...

Looking forward to a full nights sleep..


Cheers..

Is the Mum not keeping them close to her?

 

[Bears Fan]

Those are some really cute puppies

 

[metalhead140]

Sounds like a day well spent! We had a family get together for brekkie this morning, it was my brothers birthday today. The pups look like they're coming along nicely!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Pups looking great and well fed!

 

[1/2 Cup]

Is the Mum not keeping them close to her?

HOTFR8, Evie is doing a fantastic job as a mother. The pups are in their bed for the most part which she can hop in and out easily when it comes to feeding time

Those are some really cute puppies

BF, thank you..

Sounds like a day well spent! We had a family get together for brekkie this morning, it was my brothers birthday today. The pups look like they're coming along nicely!

Andrew, It certainly was a great way to spend Saturday, just kicking back with great company and enjoying the moment..

Pups looking great and well fed!

Thank you Bobby, the pups are going great guns and growing like you wouldn't believe..

Thank you one and all, have a good one..

 

[CoopVA]

Cute bunch of baby rodents you got there 1/2 Cup! Congrats!

 

[bolensboneyard]

Steve just dropped by to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas Bobby

 

[1/2 Cup]

Cute bunch of baby rodents you got there 1/2 Cup! Congrats!

Coop, thank you..

They are certainly little cuties.

All going well and getting more mobile every day...

 

[1/2 Cup]

Steve just dropped by to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas Bobby

Bobby, much appreciated and I would like to echo that sentiment, trusting you have a great Christmas also..

Regards

 

[don long]

I to just popped in for a quick review and to wish you a very merry Christmas

And to let you know how much I enjoy visiting and having you stop into the party garage. I have learned much from you and your willingness to share.
Looking forward to a very bright and entertaining year next year

Don

 

[drivesitfar]

1/2: how's MRS. 1/2's knee coming along? it would be nice to have her 100% again if the new puppies are up and running. they look very cute, but as you've said before they seem to act a lot different at the dog shows than at home. you might want to buy a new pair of sneakers (tennis shoes) for all the running you'll be doing soon.

sounds like the engine rebuild is back in Andrew's corner at the minute and still looking forward to seeing that project finished as i know you are.

Did tenants move in yet? and ??

cheers

 

[dlcwent]

1/2, I should have just copied and pasted my post. But I wanted each one to be a little more personal. So here goes. I am so pleased to be a part of this group of people we have here on the GJ. They are ALL special to me. You and your thread have become an everyday part of my life. I want to thank you for sharing this part of your life with us. You have been a true inspiration to me. ( I'll even forgive you for the "screw clocking" thing you've done to me). At this time of the year we all get extra busy and time flies by and you find yourself saying, "great I missed it". Before this week comes and goes I wanted to thank you again and wish you and your family (a little larger this year) a very Merry Christmas.

 

[1/2 Cup]

[I to just popped in for a quick review and to wish you a very merry Christmas

And to let you know how much I enjoy visiting and having you stop into the party garage. I have learned much from you and your willingness to share.
Looking forward to a very bright and entertaining year next year

Don ]


Don,

I can only echo your sentiment and wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas as well.

Thank you very much for your contribution and inspiration you have provided to all of us here on the Garage Journal.

1/2: how's MRS. 1/2's knee coming along? it would be nice to have her 100% again if the new puppies are up and running. they look very cute, but as you've said before they seem to act a lot different at the dog shows than at home. you might want to buy a new pair of sneakers (tennis shoes) for all the running you'll be doing soon.

sounds like the engine rebuild is back in Andrew's corner at the minute and still looking forward to seeing that project finished as i know you are.

Did tenants move in yet? and ??

cheers

drives,

Mrs ½ Cup is slowly on the mend, on the doctor’s recommendation not to have surgery just at the moment. She is coping well with the new rodents even though they are getting more mobile every day. I can still out pace them in my work boots…

The MG F build certainly is largely back in Andrews corner for now but I must say I would be nice to have the project finished and my shed no longer filled with a kit form Rover K Series.
Sunday was a little more productive on that front:

• Finally some Quality Shed Time with Andrew and myself focussing on the MGF suspension and sub frame rebuild, I have never seen so many suspension and engine stabiliser bushings in my life. They all had to be pressed out which proved a bit of a challenge and one time consuming job. Andrew is assembling the new sub frame in his shop and when completed we will do the final bits and pieces here..
• We were going to use the gearbox that he ran last season which is basically a standard close ratio unit. He tells me that he has just purchased a straight cut, close ratio gearbox with limited slip differential any way watch this space.
• As Andrew is cleaning up bits and pieces then returning them I am refitting them to the new engine, getting there ever so slowly.

The West Wing:

• Mrs ½ Cup and I did our final work through and detail Sunday morning in preparation for the new tenants arrival as they pick up the keys Monday.
• Lawns mown and watered.
• Locked up for the last time.
• We are still not sure when they actually intend to move in.

I should take this opportunity in wishing you and your family all the best for Christmas as well and thank you for your contribution, pearls of wisdom and inspiration to the Shed Downunder.

1/2, I should have just copied and pasted my post. But I wanted each one to be a little more personal. So here goes. I am so pleased to be a part of this group of people we have here on the GJ. They are ALL special to me. You and your thread have become an everyday part of my life. I want to thank you for sharing this part of your life with us. You have been a true inspiration to me. ( I'll even forgive you for the "screw clocking" thing you've done to me). At this time of the year we all get extra busy and time flies by and you find yourself saying, "great I missed it". Before this week comes and goes I wanted to thank you again and wish you and your family (a little larger this year) a very Merry Christmas.

Dan,

I sincerely appreciate your kind words.

Likewise, wishing you and all your family all the best for Christmas..

I regards to the GJ it is just such a fantastic forum where we learn, find inspiration, share our successes and failures but most of all ( as you say ) be a part of a great community that is the Garage Journal..



PS even if that means getting ribbed for the following:

• Not clocking screws.
• Not having + or – minus thousands of an inch lawn edging accuracy.
• Not polishing copper air lines.


Have a great day and again I thank you all for your visit here..

 

[xtremek]

.........Mrs ½ Cup is slowly on the mend, on the doctor’s recommendation not to have surgery just at the moment. .......…

The MG F build certainly is largely back in Andrews corner for now but I must say I would be nice to have the project finished and my shed no longer filled with a kit form Rover K Series.

I should take this opportunity in wishing you and your family all the best for Christmas as well and thank you for your contribution, pearls of wisdom and inspiration to the Shed Downunder.
..

That's good news on the missus. I hope she continues to improve.

And I so understand wanting to get someone else's kit project out of your work space. We do it happily for those we love and care about, but boy is it a relief when we have room back.

And finally, a holiday greetings from our house to yours. May they be filled with joy and love.

 

[rixtrix1]

All good things to hear, 1/2 Cup. Best wishes to you and yours. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

[1/2 Cup]

That's good news on the missus. I hope she continues to improve.

And I so understand wanting to get someone else's kit project out of your work space. We do it happily for those we love and care about, but boy is it a relief when we have room back.

And finally, a holiday greetings from our house to yours. May they be filled with joy and love.

xtremek, thank you.

Now that the West Wing is winding down, I am starting to devote a little more time to Andrews engine build, even though its not for me I am thoroughly enjoying it..

Like wise I trust you and your family have a wonderful Christmas...

All good things to hear, 1/2 Cup. Best wishes to you and yours. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Ric, thank you, I must say it has been a slow process but we will get there...

I do sincerely hope you guys have a fantastic Christmas as well..

Looking forward to an even better year next year..

Thank you one and all, have a good one...

 

[oldironfarmer]

PS even if that means getting ribbed for the following:

• Not clocking screws.
• Not having + or – minus thousands of an inch lawn edging accuracy.
• Not polishing copper air lines.

Wait! Not polishing copper air lines? Have I been duped?

By friends?

Well, what are friends for?

Merry Christmas with your family and EMMR (ever more mobile rodents)

 

[Vieux]

Merry Christmas! Good luck and all the best!

 

[drivesitfar]

1/2: i learn WAY MORE STUFF reading your thread than i ever would be able to give you. i also get inspired to improve my property, health and life just watching and reading about all that you do in a 24 hour day. of course i'm hoping to find the secrets. i'm also like how you always post in a positive manner and always answer mine and every other member's questions.

you are AWESOME and i hope i'm able to read and post on your thread for years to come as we grow old together.

thanks for the new puppy pictures and probably going to be harder to get them all to be in the same picture soon so GOOD LUCK WITH THAT.

 

[Grumblebum]

... EMMR (ever more mobile rodents)

Andy, when JB visited the other day, you two didn't go an have an AO (Acronym off) by any chance did you ?

GB

 

[1/2 Cup]

Wait! Not polishing copper air lines? Have I been duped?

By friends?

Well, what are friends for?

Merry Christmas with your family and EMMR (ever more mobile rodents)

Andy,

Duped ……never.

As you should have noted by now I like to have a foot on both sides of the fence, to clock or not to clock and when I choose its polish its polished. It’s about expecting the unexpected or ½ doing things to bringing out the randomness in me.

Every time you look at your copper lines spare a thought for me and many others on the GJ.
Same goes for every screw you use I trust it brings a smile to your face.

Likewise Andy have a great Christmas with all your family.

EMMR or UMR ( Upwardly Mobile Rodents )

Merry Christmas! Good luck and all the best!

Vieux, thank you.

I trust your Christmas with family and friends is a good one..

1/2: i learn WAY MORE STUFF reading your thread than i ever would be able to give you. i also get inspired to improve my property, health and life just watching and reading about all that you do in a 24 hour day. of course i'm hoping to find the secrets. i'm also like how you always post in a positive manner and always answer mine and every other member's questions.

you are AWESOME and i hope i'm able to read and post on your thread for years to come as we grow old together.

thanks for the new puppy pictures and probably going to be harder to get them all to be in the same picture soon so GOOD LUCK WITH THAT.

drives, sincerely thank you very much. I am truly humbled.

We are here for the long haul without doubt. I hope now that the West Wing is basically finished I can get back to more QST and situation normal around here..

The pups are developing more and more life skills everyday now, their situational awareness and individual personalities are really come to the fore. They are fun to watch..

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very merry Christmas and great new year.

Andy, when JB visited the other day, you two didn't go an have an AO (Acronym off) by any chance did you ?

GB

GB,

Thank you one and all, have a top day..

 

[Lyndon]

Steve

To you and you tribe - I hope you have a fantastic Merry Christmas, and a QST New Year!

Lyndon

 

[oldironfarmer]

You can trust me, I delight every time I see the small section of copper pipe I polished, and now yearn to polish the rest.

My dreams of being "normal" are all but over.

Thanks one and all for the GJ experience

It takes each one to produce the well blended mix that makes this place so enjoyable.

Merry Christmas all, and we'll eagerly await RAW humor! (Rodent Activity Wit (even Rodent Activity 1/2 Wit)))

 

[jbmatth]

UMR ( Upwardly Mobile Rodents )

I like the UMR TLA (Three Letter Acronym) mostly because I went to UMR FKA MSM CKA MS&T (University of Missouri Rolla Formerly Known As Missouri School of Mines Currently Known as Missouri university of Science and Technology) I think they are having an identity crisis lately.

JB

 

[NedNorton]

Steve,
Just wanted to say thanks for all the entertainment, and support, over the last year. Jen and I hope you and the family have a wonderful holiday!

Cheers,
Chris

 

[HOTFR8]

With all the to do lists and Quality Shed Time walking Shelby the Dog + Evie and the Pups, and smelling the Roses. Not forgetting every thing that happens at 1/2's work. The other day my phone rings and it was great to catch up on even more.

So seasonal greetings and my best wishes for some up coming QST and a good break from work although as I always say you work sounds like so much fun so often.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Steve

To you and you tribe - I hope you have a fantastic Merry Christmas, and a QST New Year!

Lyndon

Lyndon, thank you and likewise have a great Christmas...

You can trust me, I delight every time I see the small section of copper pipe I polished, and now yearn to polish the rest.

My dreams of being "normal" are all but over.

Thanks one and all for the GJ experience

It takes each one to produce the well blended mix that makes this place so enjoyable.

Merry Christmas all, and we'll eagerly await RAW humor! (Rodent Activity Wit (even Rodent Activity 1/2 Wit)))

Andy, love it..

I totally agree what a fantastic forum the GJ is...

Yep, you can definitely label my sense of humour as RA1/2W

Have a great Christmas to you and yours..

I like the UMR TLA (Three Letter Acronym) mostly because I went to UMR FKA MSM CKA MS&T (University of Missouri Rolla Formerly Known As Missouri School of Mines Currently Known as Missouri university of Science and Technology) I think they are having an identity crisis lately.

JB

JB,

To you and yours have a great Christmas...

Steve,
Just wanted to say thanks for all the entertainment, and support, over the last year. Jen and I hope you and the family have a wonderful holiday!

Cheers,
Chris

Chris and Jen, I can only echo that sentiment and all the best for Christmas..

With all the to do lists and Quality Shed Time walking Shelby the Dog + Evie and the Pups, and smelling the Roses. Not forgetting every thing that happens at 1/2's work. The other day my phone rings and it was great to catch up on even more.

So seasonal greetings and my best wishes for some up coming QST and a good break from work although as I always say you work sounds like so much fun so often.

HOTFR8, it was great to touch base the other day, we should do it more often and thank you..

Wishing you and all your family seasons greetings and all the best for the new year..

You know what, I have two weeks leave as of tomorrow night and shock of shocks no To Do List and quite at peace with that. I intend to just go with the flow and kick back for a change..

Quality Family Time ( QFT )


Fine print that may include but not limited to:
. Smelling roses.
. Walking Shelby.
. Rodent duty.
. QST
. Rover K series build.
. Fitting a new back door at Andrews ( been on the list for two months )
. Read a book.
. Copious GJ time.
. Nanna naps.
. Do nothing.

To all who visit this site we are sincerely are grateful for your support, kind words and encouragement over the past year. Many thanks to every one we are truly humbled.

Wishing every one a merry Christmas and a fantastic new year..

 

[HOTFR8]

I love the last one on that list. Do Nothing but sadly I know doing nothing often feels like what should I be doing or did I miss something.

As for catching up like we did the other day yes we should.

 

[1/2 Cup]

I love the last one on that list. Do Nothing but sadly I know doing nothing often feels like what should I be doing or did I miss something.

As for catching up like we did the other day yes we should.

HOTFR8, not this black duck, doing nothing comes easily..


strange as it may seem..

 

[HOTFR8]

To me you doing nothing is more like you sitting down and reading a book.

 

[1/2 Cup]

To me you doing nothing is more like you sitting down and reading a book.

HOTFR8, yep I have to agree..