Author Topic: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today) (Read 1346268 times)

Sammconn · « **Reply #4100 on:** July 31, 2017, 10:56:18 PM »

Civy job.
Was in trades as power system electrician.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #4101 on:** July 31, 2017, 11:25:11 PM »

Sam, great to turn a page. New challenges are great.

If you manage younger people, I recommend a book titled "Not Everyone Gets a Trophy - How to Manage Generation Y" Young people are not wired like we are and it takes different techniques to motivate them. And unlike Don, we can't just yell at them and make them do PT......

stlaser · « **Reply #4102 on:** July 31, 2017, 11:30:46 PM »

That's right TRN, it takes a revolving door & the ability to let them know they can walk right on out of it if they don't like what you have to say & or can't buck up & do the job!

Yeah, maybe I never read that book.....

rpar86 · « **Reply #4103 on:** August 01, 2017, 12:01:15 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on July 31, 2017, 11:25:11 PM

Sam, great to turn a page. New challenges are great.

If you manage younger people, I recommend a book titled "Not Everyone Gets a Trophy - How to Manage Generation Y" Young people are not wired like we are and it takes different techniques to motivate them. And unlike Don, we can't just yell at them and make them do PT......

Trophy? What's that? I think I got maybe 5 trophies in my childhood.

longball · « **Reply #4104 on:** August 01, 2017, 12:04:19 AM »

Congratulations Sam, best of luck with the new responsibilities.

Cooked the momma to be breakfast, then went to work for a couple hours. Chief let me take the day off to deal with my floors so I came home. What a royal pain.

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JR · « **Reply #4105 on:** August 01, 2017, 12:13:57 AM »

Good luck Sam. Think you will miss getting your hands dirty though.

Cooking trout in about 5 min,,,,,,,

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #4106 on:** August 01, 2017, 12:25:01 AM »

New jobs are always stressful. Remember to stay positive and always be honest.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #4107 on:** August 01, 2017, 08:54:44 AM »

Quote from: JR on August 01, 2017, 12:13:57 AM

Good luck Sam. Think you will miss getting your hands dirty though.

Oh I do enough stuff around home that gets the hands dirty, cut and busted up.
So I won't be missing that for a while.

cruizng · « **Reply #4108 on:** August 01, 2017, 11:35:44 AM »

Congrats Sam. Millennials are a challenge to manage but very doable. My common comment is "even if you are doing a great job when you are here, if you don't show up how good of a job have you done?" If they are on the job I can manage them and they will be successful. If they can't show up there is no chance.

My afternoon of sticking needles in my neck. Yippie!

KensAuto · « **Reply #4109 on:** August 01, 2017, 02:08:17 PM »

Jon, they have tractor derbies? Nice!

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #4110 on:** August 01, 2017, 08:28:00 PM »

Back to school today for me with the great kids - leadership training through tomorrow. In some of the discussions, evidence of coddling snowflakes surfaced and reminded me that I've only got TWO MORE YEARS and every day will be vacation until I die!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #4111 on:** August 01, 2017, 09:33:18 PM »

Ha. My comments to millenials is " I don't manage symptoms, I manage results" I don't care if you are here 18 hours a day, if you aren't effective at driving business results, then you're gone.

JR · « **Reply #4112 on:** August 01, 2017, 09:51:49 PM »

How true TRN. That is what I am working on with the boys now. Output, not time spent.

Don't let retirement fool you. You have less time!!

Han to the local PD check on mom today. I am sitting in Santa Cruz again and neither I or moms nurse could get her on the phone. All is good, just the phone.

Had fish and chips on the pier watching otters and seals.

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #4113 on:** August 05, 2017, 08:06:11 AM »

The annual farmers open golf tournament is Monday so this morning some of us are going to shoot 9 holes of pasture pool to practice. Its the only 2 days a year I golf.

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Farmer Jon · « **Reply #4114 on:** August 05, 2017, 12:10:46 PM »

Well it started raining on the 7th hole but we stuck it out until we got 9 done. Then we went to the club house for a bloody Mary. I do t know what to do the rest of the day. I have some lard in the fridge I need to finish making.

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #4115 on:** August 06, 2017, 07:56:28 AM »

We had family over for the kids birthday that was on the second, I re Laid some pavers in the front of the house that had started to sink, anyone use the sand that you put between the stones apply water and it turns into concrete?

Also did about forty bottles of jalapeño dill pickle green beans with Cayanne pepper

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #4116 on:** August 06, 2017, 08:19:32 AM »

hadnt used that stuff Dave. Would like to hear more about he recipe and processing time on the beans.

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #4117 on:** August 06, 2017, 10:23:07 AM »

I bought a 87 chevy truck a while back for parts. So I started tearing it down. The body is shot and motor and trans are gone but it has good interior and frame and axles are good and still has the transfer case. The seat in my 82 is trashed so I swapped that out. Its even the same color. I don't know what I'm going to do with it yet. Either put my 47 chevy body on it or I have a good 79 chevy cab and front clip on a bad frame. It has a straight 6 and a 4 speed. I don't know I just need something to tinker with.

The glow plugs in the 82 quit working. I figured it was the selonid again so I got a new one. Thats not it so I don't know whats up with them. The guy that had it before wired them through a button under the dash and I don't know that much about them so I'm going to have to do some research and figure it out.

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Farmer Jon · « **Reply #4118 on:** August 06, 2017, 10:36:57 AM »

I drug both of these home. My wife is less than impressed. I got the Ford for $250. Straight 6. 5 speed 4x4. Waiting for the title so I can flip it. The owner passed away so I'm dealing with his daughter. She has mush for brains and is having trouble keeping all the paperwork together to get the title. Becides that she got her money and don't really care. Even if I don't get a title at that price I will still get my money out of it.

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #4119 on:** August 06, 2017, 10:42:19 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on August 06, 2017, 08:19:32 AM

hadnt used that stuff Dave. Would like to hear more about he recipe and processing time on the beans.

I'll get instructions from the boss lady when I get out of the Lab today

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dave945 · « **Reply #4120 on:** August 06, 2017, 10:58:05 AM »

My wife gave birth to our newest addition this morning at 12:40. Beautiful baby girl, 8 lbs 12 ozs. Both momma and baby are doing great! Still working on a name, but I'm sure we'll be inspired after having her around for a few days.

Nate · « **Reply #4121 on:** August 06, 2017, 12:24:32 PM »

Congratulations dave

JR · « **Reply #4122 on:** August 06, 2017, 01:12:11 PM »

Congrads Dave. Girls always belong to dads (or is it the other way around?)

Dave, I used the paver lock. Works great. It stained the top of the dark pavers so sweep it off good. Had to have holes drilled in some and all held solid.

longball · « **Reply #4123 on:** August 06, 2017, 01:40:50 PM »

Congratulations Dave!!!

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Sammconn · « **Reply #4124 on:** August 06, 2017, 01:48:14 PM »

Congrats Dave!

Also interested in the pickled bean recipe.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #4125 on:** August 06, 2017, 02:52:01 PM »

Let's get a name list dave!! What options do you have

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cruizng · « **Reply #4126 on:** August 06, 2017, 05:25:54 PM »

Congrats Dave. What a gift. Glad to hear all are doing well.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #4127 on:** August 06, 2017, 06:38:53 PM »

Congratulations Dave!!

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #4128 on:** August 06, 2017, 06:54:48 PM »

Congratulations! She's beautiful.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #4129 on:** August 06, 2017, 07:57:22 PM »

Wow, baby daughter!

That's really big!

Congrats!

dave945 · « **Reply #4130 on:** August 06, 2017, 09:43:19 PM »

Thanks for the congrats guys. My wife deserves most of it, but I did have to catch her and hand her over, so at least I did something more recently than nine months ago. As for names, we don't really have any thoughts yet. But to give an idea of where we're coming from, here are the kids names so far: Andrea, Lucy, Charlie, Jonas, Elaine, Clayton, Samuel, Ruth, and Abraham. I'm sure it will come to us when the time is right and we are in tune with the spirit. Nice thing is, there's no rush.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #4131 on:** August 06, 2017, 10:03:16 PM »

Congrats Dave!

Today, I had family over for bible study and then did some non physical activity to let my body rest. I finished building my 1U Rack Server and got it fired up and Windows 10 installed. Plan on using it for a file server and a video server for the new security cameras at the Hide/Retirement place.

Supermicro Server MOBO
8GB of DDR3
DVD ROM
4TB WD Purple drive (for video)
1.5TB WD Black (for OS and files)
Intel Dual Core 3.2GHz (not fast, but fast enough and not too much of a power hog)
Thermal Take low profile CPU fan
Athena 400W powersupply
Windows 10 pro

Finished that and cleaned up all the parts strewn across the dining room table before moving on to installing a McGard tailgate lock (the fancy version of a hose clamp on the hinge.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #4132 on:** August 06, 2017, 11:15:47 PM »

I played with puppies!

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JR · « **Reply #4133 on:** August 06, 2017, 11:45:50 PM »

I am looking for a dog now. Wifey is not crazy about it but everyone wants one. Looking for a rescue hopefully, lab or similar. Last add I saw was for $750, right. Papers or not that is robbery.

I know the Lt who runs the county animal control. May give her a call so she can watch for me. Local SPCA is nice but almost all pitbull or chihuahua.

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #4134 on:** August 07, 2017, 06:44:48 AM »

Quote from: dave945 on August 06, 2017, 09:43:19 PM

Thanks for the congrats guys. My wife deserves most of it, but I did have to catch her and hand her over, so at least I did something more recently than nine months ago. As for names, we don't really have any thoughts yet. But to give an idea of where we're coming from, here are the kids names so far: Andrea, Lucy, Charlie, Jonas, Elaine, Clayton, Samuel, Ruth, and Abraham. I'm sure it will come to us when the time is right and we are in tune with the spirit. Nice thing is, there's no rush.

I always liked the name Abigail.

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Farmer Jon · « **Reply #4135 on:** August 07, 2017, 06:50:17 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on August 06, 2017, 11:15:47 PM

I played with puppies!

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I would like to find a gaurd dog for my birds. We have a dog on the farm but when shes not chasing cars she stays in the shop. My boss has her spoiled. I need one that stays out all the time. Of course she will have the caddilic of dog houses, but it will be next to the coop.

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #4136 on:** August 07, 2017, 07:10:14 AM »

Quote from: Farmer Jon on August 07, 2017, 06:44:48 AM

Quote from: dave945 on August 06, 2017, 09:43:19 PM
Thanks for the congrats guys. My wife deserves most of it, but I did have to catch her and hand her over, so at least I did something more recently than nine months ago. As for names, we don't really have any thoughts yet. But to give an idea of where we're coming from, here are the kids names so far: Andrea, Lucy, Charlie, Jonas, Elaine, Clayton, Samuel, Ruth, and Abraham. I'm sure it will come to us when the time is right and we are in tune with the spirit. Nice thing is, there's no rush.
I always liked the name Abigail.

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I have always liked lacee. Which is a variation of Lucy,

I am partial to Elizabeth

As for the dog, bullmastiff which is by nature a natural Protector without being aggressive, in fact most instances the bread will tackle and hold the intruder until owner released.

I am looking at a female for a few reasons. Less competitive nature with my male I already own, less health issues and breeding possibilities.

I would like a male version for the added size (about twenty-thirty pounds) and bigger presence in the home.

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #4137 on:** August 07, 2017, 09:08:20 PM »

Need transmission advice on my 07 LBZ duramax

Getting hot running on the freeway, seeing 210 on both sets of gauges

Looking at doing a trans cooler. Are they easy to install? Is a trans service easy to accomplish? The local Randy's transmission shop wants $450 cooler, $150 install, $200 trans service. What say the masses

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Nate · « **Reply #4138 on:** August 07, 2017, 09:15:37 PM »

Have you contacted inglewood transmission since they were the ones who built it?

JR · « **Reply #4139 on:** August 07, 2017, 09:29:00 PM »

I did the cooler flip and mine still runs a little warm. Just pulling hills it see's 200 all the time.

I have a setup designed to use 2 coolers on the sides with summit push fit lines. All told about $200 and it doubles the cooling area. Coolers are from ebay about $50 each.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #4140 on:** August 07, 2017, 10:43:10 PM »

You have to consider flow restrictions in size and number of coolers. There is a thread over on that other place

http://www.duramaxforum.com/forum/how-tos-diy-write-ups/159683-how-upgrade-allison-transmission-cooler.html

KensAuto · « **Reply #4141 on:** August 07, 2017, 11:08:07 PM »

Is the engine running 210 as well?

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #4142 on:** August 08, 2017, 12:08:38 AM »

I have called mikeL he suggested I drop a qt of fluid. I did that a brought my towing temp down from 220 to normal driving 190 ish. On the freeway no trailer it heats up pretty good in traffic to that 210 temp.

Ken both trans and engine are climbing up in temp but the water temp seems to always be about 10 degrees lower.
I have had the stack blown out with Compressed air and that helped a bit also. But that was only a few weeks ago and it's climbing up again.

Complete stack tear down and clean?
I want the trans cooler anyway, is it something I can do in the driveway along with a trans service?

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Sammconn · « **Reply #4143 on:** August 08, 2017, 12:22:51 AM »

Compressed air won't do much for the stack.
Neither will a garden hose with a tight pattern sprayer.
You need to pull it and spilt it. You'll be shocked at what is in there.

As for the extra cooler, no clue, so no comment.

At my house it's all driveway doable.
No real specialty tools needed, but extra hands for stack removal would be handy.
I did straight up total removal alone, it sucked.

I think Nate had a solo variant that may work too, where you move the AC coil out of the way.

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #4144 on:** August 08, 2017, 07:16:21 AM »

Big Dave mine was getting hot too. I'm going to do a cooling stack tear done and clean before I do anything else.
Does your Air conditioner work when you are parked? I've been told that If not then that's a sign that everything is plugged. Mine does not.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #4145 on:** August 08, 2017, 10:16:16 AM »

Dave, that's the path I would head down. Compressed air isn't enough on a diesel, if it's really plugged.

rpar86 · « **Reply #4146 on:** August 08, 2017, 11:29:32 AM »

Gotta be careful with compressed air - can bend the fins. Might want to pick up a fin comb to straighten them out while you have it apart.

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #4147 on:** August 08, 2017, 12:42:15 PM »

Sitting in Dentist chair "getting numb" awaiting broke filling removal and replacing some old ones while I still have dental insurance!

cruizng · « **Reply #4148 on:** August 08, 2017, 03:58:56 PM »

Cuda... I go every six months but I would rather take a beating than the dentist.

At least it looks like you have most of them!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #4149 on:** August 08, 2017, 06:21:14 PM »

Copy tear down on the way

Do you drain your coolant?

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