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7051
« on: August 25, 2018, 04:45:06 PM »
Reminded me of the youtube vid where a huge grunt was trying to lift a tire/wheel onto a H1. He failed pretty bad.
When I changed truck tires I could lift a double combo from laying down to upright. Any lifting was using a bar.
7052
« on: August 25, 2018, 04:42:21 PM »
You could buy the property next to me in Idaho, 23 acres. Not flat enough for a large garden tho .
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How much?
7053
« on: August 25, 2018, 04:41:22 PM »
Thx guys, but renting as well as making her a ward is something I have considered.
The house is all but paid for, just a few payments to go and we could just pay it off with savings, but will use the profit. Everything she has is in a trust, I am the trustee and I already have full power of attorney.
Ward of state here they come and take everything, and with the house as an asset she is worth to much. For veterans benefits you have to have assets under 80K, not including your house, so she is good (that would really solve all the problems if we get that)
Renting would just net us enough to keep her going. Nothing for maintenance.
The right investment will maintain the principal and give us enough to cover the extra and even build the primary hopefully. This would be the CD/mutual funds.
The annuity costs 2.5% to get into (over several years) and 1% a year after that. Income is guaranteed even if the principle goes down. This is safe, can grow but costs more. Yes, I have always been told that annuities are bad.
7054
« on: August 25, 2018, 01:16:42 AM »
Well, as many of you know I am about to place mom in an assisted living facility. Issue is it costs more than she makes and I can make up. Monthly rate is around $3500 and her income is about 2K. I am looking at veterans spouse assistance, but not looking good now as they were still married, but separated. Military retirement looks low too at jut $175 month. Answer I have come up with is to sell her home, invest the profit (about 275K) and use that to cover the extra monthly cost. I have talked to my financial advisor and he recommends and annuity for just the income end of it. I am no fan of them and still looking at options. It does have a 5+ interest rate garanteed, which is what I need (about $1500 month) Fee's are 2.5 up front and 1% year after that. Another is to get CD's and roll them over now and then using the dividens for the same use. Principle is gauranteed, but interest can go up/down with renewal. Same idea on mutual funds, but same issues as with CD's for the most. Per my tax guy the annuity would have little or no tax issues and she pays no taxes now or need to file with current income. Nothing is going to happen quick except her placement. Getting the Dr paperwork monday, then getting her in just the home paperwork. It is a nice place nearby https://www.brookdale.com/en/communities/brookdale-vacaville.html and even closer to me than where she lives now. Anyway, any more ideas from you guys or feedback?
7055
« on: August 25, 2018, 12:49:11 AM »
If you don't need the $$$ the MP sounds nice. Got to shoot the 40 a few times at work.
7056
« on: August 24, 2018, 02:35:10 PM »
First, all the best to Baylee. Prayers sent.
50 is not as bad as I thought. I paid the same for the "soft" locks that I have.
7057
« on: August 24, 2018, 02:09:42 PM »
We all like posts from Baylee!
I was looking at those locks. Aren't they made special for each tire, not generic for say a 16.5? A little pricey for pvc is recall?
7058
« on: August 24, 2018, 01:47:43 PM »
You have your work cut out for you. I like the tires.
7059
« on: August 24, 2018, 12:48:23 AM »
Listened to a report today saying the the big 3 information companies (google, facebook, twitter) can manipulate the search engines enough to actually change the election results by up to 12mil votes because of how they list and tell what the truth is. Big problem is the low info searchers who believe and click on the 1st two-3 links.
We are in deep do do, maybe the russians run them,,,,,,,,,,
7060
« on: August 23, 2018, 11:49:51 PM »
Ken, Charles, thinking Dave is getting in touch with his feminine side? 
Obviously,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
7061
« on: August 23, 2018, 07:30:10 PM »
If you seen me in a skirt you wouldnt be laughing lol
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Don't want to see it either way,,,,,,,,,,,,,
7062
« on: August 23, 2018, 07:29:04 PM »
He will disappear again JR. He's not that fond of us. lol
I think he likes us just fine. I think the BOSS isn't quite as right as most of us.
7063
« on: August 23, 2018, 03:13:48 PM »
All I can say is;
7064
« on: August 23, 2018, 03:11:18 PM »
Cordless, sawzall, insurance policy. Check.
They are full of foam, holes only make it wet inside, not sink it. Ordered a weld on skeg and a switch I have to wire in, but should work. Even wife said she wants to go out in it and hasn't really got on me either.
7065
« on: August 23, 2018, 03:08:31 PM »
Wait, they have an 12g upper for the AR10 now. Only 1/2 the price!
Well Dave, we know who wears the panties in your home,,,,,,,,,,,
Norm must be bored, he is posting most everyday!!
7066
« on: August 23, 2018, 03:04:31 PM »
7067
« on: August 23, 2018, 01:20:10 PM »
I understand it is a balance. I am no expert but when people talk lifts, tire size and such they leave out how much your suspension is really in the tire itself.
Big tires and small wheels are great for off road, but not so for drivability on the highway.
7068
« on: August 23, 2018, 12:49:13 PM »
I hear you Norm. Even the "skid plates" are a joke these days and the entire underside is designed to catch everything the tire picks up.
7069
« on: August 23, 2018, 12:46:37 PM »
Nice, I want to see the lift?
7070
« on: August 23, 2018, 12:45:18 PM »
It does look great, nice clean welds.
It also looks so busy. Could some of that be combined to clean it up or is that just how it is?
7071
« on: August 23, 2018, 11:00:38 AM »
Norm, you have nice things. Start with Kate for gosh sakes.
All us guys use our trucks, not always to full cap but they earn their keep. The guys who wan a nice new ride get Denalis and such, then some of us have older subs.
7072
« on: August 23, 2018, 10:55:25 AM »
Great all around.
7073
« on: August 23, 2018, 01:23:06 AM »
TRN, they would drop you before you got across the street with that rig if it were real.
Use that NV and check them out!
7074
« on: August 23, 2018, 01:19:04 AM »
It already has lipstick all over it,,,,,,,,,,,,
7075
« on: August 22, 2018, 08:29:50 PM »
I hear you, looks like the TH is going but keeping the LBZ as my DD. Has 156 on it now and still runs great.
7076
« on: August 22, 2018, 07:26:35 PM »
Now that's is all pretty, you going to keep it.
7077
« on: August 22, 2018, 07:20:55 PM »
Nice job Sophie (good job dad) It was magnetic to the kids, so I'm assuming he'd have hit it dead center
Isn't that the truth!!
7078
« on: August 22, 2018, 01:02:37 PM »
Do you really think they would use that WiFi name??
How do you like that 365? That is one of the few 9mm that really has me thinking. Need to be creative to get it here though, but it can be done legit.
7079
« on: August 22, 2018, 12:53:37 PM »
I have heard/read good things about the ATN. If the price is good I would do it. I like the recording options as well.
I have a PVS-14/white phosphor and it is sweet.
7080
« on: August 21, 2018, 09:44:38 PM »
Looks like I found a home for my mom. Very nice newer place and I took her there after I toured it. Nice studio with a kitchenet (microwave but no cooking), walk in shower and can even have small pets. Meals are cooked to order like a restaurant which was a biggy for me.
About $3500 a month which is actually low in the state and nearby (closer than her house). I need to work on veterans spouse aid which could be around 1200/month. My dad was a career marine serving in both Korea and VN. With that, her current $2000 income we would have to sell the house and invest the proceeds. Figure around $250K clear would net 1500-2000 a month and even add to the till with spending cash. Right now I need to finalize the power of attorney and trust which I already run.
This has been on my mind for some time now and it is time, even she said so. We see the Dr next week for the form she needs but that should be a breeze.
Those tiles look great!
Yep, its been about the $$ for some time now. Unless you are illegal or have lots of $$.
7081
« on: August 21, 2018, 11:09:29 AM »
Well, we found it actually helped to talk on their level. Wasn't always the best route but it worked.
As for insurance, on Ca DMV knows if you have it our not but was not reported to you on the street. They have to know so they can pull the registration from the vehicle if you don't, what a scam.
And another complaint while I sip my coffee,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
7082
« on: August 21, 2018, 01:25:17 AM »
Oh, and we already burned down the garage once.
7083
« on: August 21, 2018, 01:09:50 AM »
I hear you Rambler, I need out of this state too. Half of what I like is illegal or going to be soon. They are even going to limit water use in a few years!
Don sold both bikes, How did I miss that? Looking at selling mine too, still a project but a runner.
7084
« on: August 21, 2018, 01:00:51 AM »
You cant have fires in California JR. Your neighbors would hose the whole house down before you got more than a smoke show
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I am in a zone not regulated with the no burn crap!
7085
« on: August 21, 2018, 12:57:31 AM »
That is cool. I was wondering about "escape" and it was answered.
Funny how boeing is around too and theirs looks like Apollo.
7086
« on: August 21, 2018, 12:44:20 AM »
All this over a chunk of wood? Oh, and I have a real fireplace (rare in Ca now) that needs a mantle!
7087
« on: August 20, 2018, 03:09:35 PM »
Surely you must have a boat or 2 in that barn?
7088
« on: August 20, 2018, 03:06:30 PM »
Heard about the video this AM, just watched it and the others. I have been in the exact same situation before, but no cams.
Prayers sent your way Norm. Not knowing hard.
7089
« on: August 20, 2018, 02:34:04 PM »
SPDT, momentary on/off/on. Posted on Iboats and starting to get some replies.
7090
« on: August 20, 2018, 02:22:41 AM »
Nice work Charles. Whats wrong with hoarding a little,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
7091
« on: August 20, 2018, 12:59:17 AM »
Looks like the hour meter is not working, still has 116 hours after a day of use. Don't think it is far off though. Going to do a comp check, tune and oil change soon.
Looking for this 25 year old wiring assm for a quicksilver throttle. Also found a bunch of tools under the back seat, a little bonus.
7092
« on: August 20, 2018, 12:48:46 AM »
I guess the cuts form the glass are no longer an issue?
I love an auto lens. Got to remember to adjust it but I was doing the same, could not the welds (no way its my eyesite,,,,,,,,,,)
Done plenty of hardfacing, it was not pretty but it gets ground down fast and looks good!
On another note looking at either having mom move in or placing her in a home. The later is very pricey but its mom. Looking at a couple places this week.
7093
« on: August 19, 2018, 01:36:39 AM »
Price of a new truck with a slide on camper!
7094
« on: August 18, 2018, 01:37:24 PM »
Hey, was that a jab at boat owners?
7095
« on: August 18, 2018, 02:27:53 AM »
Berryessa has a free use ramp! Who would have thought in Cali! That is also the closest lake and big with good fishing. Main running cost is fuel for now. I topped it off when I went out and its on empty now. Think I used less than 20 but still have to fuel it up.
I went over more videos and calcs and picked a prop. I was kinda hoping to get a solas, as they are the cheapest and I have the hub already. Ended up getting a Turning Point 4 blade 14x19. That is up 3/4 from my current and 2 more degrees pitch and the 4th blade. I may give up a little top end but should gain mid range and get a better hole shot from it. Was only 130 shipped and I have a spare now and a solas hub if I play more.
Looking at the skeg now. I can get a SS slip over for under 100, or a weld on for 40, then the welding which I would guess for another 100.
7096
« on: August 17, 2018, 02:59:48 PM »
That's another issue I am addressing. The trim switch is bad, and has a mind of its own and changes tilt with bounce. It will trim it down and I need to use the store switch to get it up. Goes up/down fine otherwise.
Once I get the right prop I may add a fin to the outdrive if it doesn't get up on step better. Still thinking 14.5x19 (3b) $100 or 14x19 (4b) $140.
7097
« on: August 17, 2018, 01:22:54 AM »
Sounds like a nice boat and a 10hp to boot. I have a 9.9 outside (new) that I may keep I got for the raft I have. Would make a nice troller but I don't want to drill the boat up. Even a elec troller needs a funky mount out front.
I found a few charts for the prop, watched videos and reviews. The 13 1/4 x 17 gets the boat moving and it planes nice, but it is a bare to get up and revs fast. From what I am reading the 3s are an all around good prop, but a 4 blade will get you up faster, giving up top end. SS is the best, but really out of my price range and still have to find the right size. Charts say a 14.5 x 19 3 blade, go down about an inch for 4 blades.
My motor is the 4.3 with the carter 4bbl, but can't figure if its the 190 or 205 HP. The FI motors are 220hp. I like the 4 blade 14 x 19 with the dual geometry props and will likely try that.
7098
« on: August 16, 2018, 07:56:41 PM »
Volvo, isn't that a ford? 19ft cuddy would be great for inclimate climate days.
How big is the alum and what size motor you looking at?
Doing prop research on mine now, might do a 4 blade for a little more pull. Looking at the turning points that have diff fin sets that claim the best pull and same top end. Heck just going up from a 13.25 prop to 14 is a lot, then add 2* of pitch!
7099
« on: August 15, 2018, 11:29:43 PM »
I will probably do the pump this winter. It is not hard but in the water would be a chore. Remember, it just has 118hrs on it now. https://youtu.be/IX9A-_zNobQ Just added the topsider to my cart, that is a good price and I should have a coupon or 2 somewhere. Oil changes are next, skeg repair, prop and the trim switch (works on auto now while the prop cavitates!) Has VDO gauges and need to figure out the speedo yet. After yesterdays use I pulled the drain on the transom and very little came out, pretty clear too. That was good news but it was a little looser than I liked. Got a few giggles here: https://youtu.be/DHTOm4MDSu4 and I have helped recover some in a previous life,,,,,,,,,,,,
7100
« on: August 15, 2018, 11:22:54 PM »
Are we all falling apart or just needing some maintenance?
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