A Shed Downunder.

[shortykorte]

^^^ditto


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[Lwel9226]

Lynn W

 

[1/2 Cup]

I have never known you not to have a positive attitude to any thing you take on.

Much appreciated HOTFR8

Dad has been doing well, despite not posting much he has been very busy tinkering in the shed, sorting loads of stuff out making space- I said for more of my **** but dad declined......he is having a good time freeing up space creating the urge to fill the space with with anything he finds fitting eg more tools from his favourite suppliers.

Dad has been tinkering on another k series head, but this one is just a very basic clean up to keep it original, I requested a basic job but dad said I don't do things in halves..... Who would have thought.

Andrew thank you for the update

I am still lurking as usual and trying to keep up the date around the traps as it were.
The Prednisolone Steroid medication I am on has some nasty side effects see the link below.

https://www.drugs.com/sfx/prednisolone-side-effects.html

So its really important that I do take things easy as the drug saps your strength and more importantly effects your cognitive abilities. Thank fully the dosage is reduced every week and puts me on the road to recovery a bit quicker

With my limited mobility both Andrew and Mrs 1/2 Cup have been doing a top job in helping me having a real good clean out of the Shed Downunder.

We have been able to off load surplus bits and pieces through our local buy, swap and sell pages which has worked really well.
I do not need multiples of every thing (well with some exceptions), shelves packed with out dated paper documentation, its gone now plus it is amazing just how much space we have recovered..

Do I miss it NO

Thanks for the update, Andrew.

Andy

^^^ditto

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Shorty

 

[RivennHewn]

Haven't checked in on the Shed Downunder for a bit. Had to go back quite a few pages.

Looking forward to seeing what you come home with next!

We've had a pending sale on our house, and haven't wanted to bring home anything that would require a lot of effort to move twice.

But the temptation is always there........

Best,

 

[HOTFR8]

Much appreciated HOTFR8

I tell it like I see it.

I am still lurking as usual and trying to keep up the date around the traps as it were.

I noticed you had been in Hunter Killer mode with the SPAM the other night. No posts but you deleted nearly a full page of SPAM.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Steve I have finally gotten back to visiting after a few weeks getting Sarah back on a road to recovery. She sends her prayers and will be glad you are doing some better as are we. I purchased a Harbor Freight shear some time ago and have been very happy with it. Cuts 16 gage no problem and is still sharp. Cost me $125 U.S. at the time.

 

[drivesitfar]

1/2: great to hear you are ORGANIZING THE SHED DOWNUNDER or maybe just getting stuff out of there that you no longer use or need (I am trying to follow down the same path).

i bet you have days where you don't feel well at all, but it sounds like your spirits are up and you still have one of the greatest support groups around.

I (we) are still sending prayers for your improved health and when you get time to snap a few pictures of your new cleaned up space or even the engines you are spiffing up that would be great.

until then keep waking up and trying to make the best out of each day.

cheers!!

Andrew: thanks again for the updates and if you have pictures or videos to post please do. also best of luck with your racing season and not sure if you are finishing up or about ready to start a new one soon.

 

[Bob Heine]

The Prednisolone Steroid medication I am on has some nasty side effects see the link below.

https://www.drugs.com/sfx/prednisolone-side-effects.html

So its really important that I do take things easy as the drug saps your strength and more importantly effects your cognitive abilities. Thank fully the dosage is reduced every week and puts me on the road to recovery a bit quicker

Steve, when I read through the Prednisolone Steroid more common side-effects I got worried. Either I've forgotten I'm taking the drug or that drug is a preview of life in our twilight years. I'm real happy your dose is decreasing over time.

 

[xtremek]

That stuff looks wicked.

 

[Andrew-357]

Hi All,
Just a quick one to let you know Dad is in for his regular grease and oil change. He shall fill you in on any details. Thanks all for your thoughts.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Andrew thanks for the update.

 

[hewey]

Thanks for the update. A good clean out of old junk can be cathartic.

 

[drivesitfar]

1/2: I know you like red brick probably more than I do and I like them a lot so I went through about 1000 of my 2500 or so that I have laying around to pull out about 100 good ones of some that were once an old street here in SEATTLE back in the 1920's to put at the base of a couple of 6x6's of my Pergola. I'm also finishing up another row of brick border around my yard. once I mortar the bricks in place i'll make a cedar top out of some 3x12 cedar I have to finish it off.

more prayers and good thoughts that you are getting better with all this medical care and hope to see you posting and doing stuff in the SHED DOWNUNDER very soon.

Andrew: thanks for posting updates and we are all pulling for your dad to get on the other side of this in better shape than ever so he can teach you and your boys a few more things.

 

[Andrew-357]

1/2: I know you like red brick probably more than I do and I like them a lot so I went through about 1000 of my 2500 or so that I have laying around to pull out about 100 good ones of some that were once an old street here in SEATTLE back in the 1920's to put at the base of a couple of 6x6's of my Pergola. I'm also finishing up another row of brick border around my yard. once I mortar the bricks in place i'll make a cedar top out of some 3x12 cedar I have to finish it off.

more prayers and good thoughts that you are getting better with all this medical care and hope to see you posting and doing stuff in the SHED DOWNUNDER very soon.

Andrew: thanks for posting updates and we are all pulling for your dad to get on the other side of this in better shape than ever so he can teach you and your boys a few more things.

Dad is going pretty well considering the bug he caught, all in all he is doing great but the hospital staff are keeping him very busy.
Things such as strength training plus the usual hospital checks and balances he is kept in good hands.
Clearly he would be rather doing his own to do list but for the time being he is behaving well considering the situation.

All again thanks for your support.

 

[xtremek]

Thanks again for the update.

 

[HOTFR8]

Another update. I tried to call 1/2 today but had no response. He called me back not long after and after about 30 minutes on the phone I can report he sounds good and healthy although this week has not been easy he tells me all is good.

I picked his brain on an electrical issue with a security light and he gave me some great ideas to check.

Sounds like he could be back in the Shed Down Under some time next week. He wanted me to pass on his regards to all those posting here.

Also I asked if Andrew has kept the grass edges mm perfect and was told that may be a issue at present.

 

[HOTFR8]

1/2.........Your suggestion for the security lights worked. Cleaned and adjusted.

 

[Andrew-357]

Another update. I tried to call 1/2 today but had no response. He called me back not long after and after abourt 30 minutes on the phone I can report he sounds good and healthy although this week has not been easy he tells me all is good.

I picked his brain on an electrical issue with a security light and he gave me some great ideas to check.

Sounds like he could be back in the Shed Down Under some time next week. He wanted me to pass on his regards to all those posting here.

Also I asked if Andrew has kept the grass edges mm perfect and was told that may be a issue at present.

No one does the edges like Dad, it's a little wet so I've also been instructed to hold off.

 

[drivesitfar]

1/2: glad to hear you are on the mend and looking forward to you posting a few good words on everybody's threads and showing us how a quality job can be done when you start doing a few things in the Shed Downunder again.

for now rest up and get well and i'm sending a few more prayers.

cheers

Fr8: were you just testing 1/2's mental strength with a few electrical issues? happy to hear you got them resolved!!

 

[dchance]

Take it easy and get well. A big is bad enough by itself.

Dwight

 

[HOTFR8]

No one does the edges like Dad, it's a little wet so I've also been instructed to hold off.

I did hear it has been wet your way Andrew. I also heard you can not get those edges mm perfect. Although I am also told you are doing a great job keeping the place tidy.

Fr8: were you just testing 1/2's mental strength with a few electrical issues? happy to hear you got them resolved!!

Drives, When you need help with some thing you ask some one that you know will give you the right answer.

 

[Andrew-357]

I did hear it has been wet your way Andrew. I also heard you can not get those edges mm perfect. Although I am also told you are doing a great job kkeping the place tidy.



Drives, When you need help with some thing you ask some one that you know will give you the right answer.

Lol I do what I can, I bet Dad shutters knowing I can obtain access to his shed..... however since getting older and slightly wiser I've learned the values of shed space, I do what I need, tell him what I've done and that's all.
One footstep, one finger print, move one thing dad always knows... that's a fact.

 

[oldironfarmer]

One footstep, one finger print, move one thing dad always knows... that's a fact.

 

[shortykorte]

Andrew, Don’t know what would be more interesting, watching you edge or watching your dad watching you edge. Glad all is working out and moving forwards.


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[Grizz1963]

Andrew, Don’t know what would be more interesting, watching you edge or watching your dad watching you edge. Glad all is working out and moving forwards.


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You are such a stirrer

 

[HOTFR8]

One footstep, one finger print, move one thing dad always knows... that's a fact.

 

[xtremek]

YOu guys are terrible. But you're not wrong.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Haven't checked in on the Shed Downunder for a bit. Had to go back quite a few pages.

Looking forward to seeing what you come home with next!

We've had a pending sale on our house, and haven't wanted to bring home anything that would require a lot of effort to move twice.

But the temptation is always there........

Best,

Riven, pending house sale "interested " in following the move. I can understand you not wanting to move stuff twice.
All the best with it.

I tell it like I see it.

I noticed you had been in Hunter Killer mode with the SPAM the other night. No posts but you deleted nearly a full page of SPAM.

HOTFR8 Me to.
It did get a little busy knocking out SPAM the other night but we got there in the end.

Steve I have finally gotten back to visiting after a few weeks getting Sarah back on a road to recovery. She sends her prayers and will be glad you are doing some better as are we. I purchased a Harbor Freight shear some time ago and have been very happy with it. Cuts 16 gage no problem and is still sharp. Cost me $125 U.S. at the time.

Bobby its great to here Sarah is on the road to recovery and our thoughts and prayers are with her.
That's a great deal on the Shear it will come in very handy

1/2: great to hear you are ORGANIZING THE SHED DOWNUNDER or maybe just getting stuff out of there that you no longer use or need (I am trying to follow down the same path).

i bet you have days where you don't feel well at all, but it sounds like your spirits are up and you still have one of the greatest support groups around.

I (we) are still sending prayers for your improved health and when you get time to snap a few pictures of your new cleaned up space or even the engines you are spiffing up that would be great.

until then keep waking up and trying to make the best out of each day.

cheers!!

Drives Organising the shed is like a breath of fresh air let me tell you. I still have a ways to go but we are getting there

Andrew: thanks again for the updates and if you have pictures or videos to post please do. also best of luck with your racing season and not sure if you are finishing up or about ready to start a new one soon.[/QUOTE]

Andrew thank you for posting.

Steve, when I read through the Prednisolone Steroid more common side-effects I got worried. Either I've forgotten I'm taking the drug or that drug is a preview of life in our twilight years. I'm real happy your dose is decreasing over time.

Bob Prednisolone has some real nasty side effects if it is not managed correctly and they effect some worse than others.

That stuff looks wicked.

Xtremek It sure is.

Hi All,
Just a quick one to let you know Dad is in for his regular grease and oil change. He shall fill you in on any details. Thanks all for your thoughts.

Andrew thank you.

Andrew thanks for the update.

Bobby

Thanks for the update. A good clean out of old junk can be cathartic.

Hewey it certainly is

1/2: I know you like red brick probably more than I do and I like them a lot so I went through about 1000 of my 2500 or so that I have laying around to pull out about 100 good ones of some that were once an old street here in SEATTLE back in the 1920's to put at the base of a couple of 6x6's of my Pergola. I'm also finishing up another row of brick border around my yard. once I mortar the bricks in place i'll make a cedar top out of some 3x12 cedar I have to finish it off.

more prayers and good thoughts that you are getting better with all this medical care and hope to see you posting and doing stuff in the SHED DOWNUNDER very soon.

Andrew: thanks for posting updates and we are all pulling for your dad to get on the other side of this in better shape than ever so he can teach you and your boys a few more things.

Drives red bricks are my favourites. Your border looks great.
See update below

Dad is going pretty well considering the bug he caught, all in all he is doing great but the hospital staff are keeping him very busy.
Things such as strength training plus the usual hospital checks and balances he is kept in good hands.
Clearly he would be rather doing his own to do list but for the time being he is behaving well considering the situation.

All again thanks for your support.

Thank you Andrew.

Thanks again for the update.

xtremek

1/2.........Your suggestion for the security lights worked. Cleaned and adjusted.

HOTFR8 I am glad I could help.

No one does the edges like Dad, it's a little wet so I've also been instructed to hold off.

Andrew

1/2: glad to hear you are on the mend and looking forward to you posting a few good words on everybody's threads and showing us how a quality job can be done when you start doing a few things in the Shed Downunder again.

for now rest up and get well and i'm sending a few more prayers.

cheers

Fr8: were you just testing 1/2's mental strength with a few electrical issues? happy to hear you got them resolved!!

Drives I am getting there now

Take it easy and get well. A big is bad enough by itself.

Dwight

Dwight I am moving in the right direction.

All firstly thank for dropping buy and just to refresh where I am at.
Two weeks ago I caught a bug which hospitalised me because of my weak immune system. It took a number of days with blood cultures and tests to isolate the bug and treat it with the appropriate anti biotics which worked really well.
The infection knocked the heck out of me but I have responded very well to a number of medication changes.
I have now been moved to the Rehabilitation unit to regain some strength with Physiotherapist, Occupational therapists and Dietician running a specific program for me in their fully equipped gym as a result I am improving day to day and hope to be out and back home by the week end.

Once again thank you one and all.

 

[J.C.]

Good to hear you are recovering... being immunocompromised *****.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Good to hear you are recovering... being immunocompromised *****.

J.C. on my way to getting better you had better believe that being immunocompromised is no fun place to be

 

[jon72vega]

1/2 Cup,
I'm glad you are getting better.
Still praying for you.

 

[Andrew-357]

All, Busted..., see dad is always watching in the background....... best I follow instructions to prevent WW3 and 4 - but I can say the edges will have been sorted before he arrives homes in the coming days.

 

[Lwel9226]

Steve....
Good to hear you are doing some better... Thanx for the UPdates
Praying you will soon be done with all this and back to some QST....

Lynn W

 

[HOTFR8]

1/2. That power fault at the property next door turned out to be a faulty power point.

 

[1/2 Cup]

1/2 Cup,
I'm glad you are getting better.
Still praying for you.

Jon04 many thanks

All, Busted..., see dad is always watching in the background....... best I follow instructions to prevent WW3 and 4 - but I can say the edges will have been sorted before he arrives homes in the coming days.

Andrew thank you

Steve....
Good to hear you are doing some better... Thanx for the UPdates
Praying you will soon be done with all this and back to some QST....

Lynn W

Lynn my recovery is progressing well the gym sessions are really helping to get my strength, muscle tone and flexibility back. I will be out tomorrow following a CT Scan all being well

1/2. That power fault at the property next door turned out to be a faulty power point.

HOTFR8 thats great to hear.

 

[Redwolf947]

I'm glad you are feeling better 1/2 cup.. still praying..

 

[HOTFR8]

HOTFR8 thats great to hear.

One fault removed one complete circuit. Great to see you posting again.

 

[1/2 Cup]

I'm glad you are feeling better 1/2 cup.. still praying..

Redwolf947 thank you very much

I am looking forward to getting home after 17 days in hospital I can tell you

 

[1/2 Cup]

One fault removed one complete circuit. Great to see you posting again.

HOTFR8 good one

I am getting there now.

 

[oldironfarmer]

Still thinking of you and praying in Oklahoma.