Author Topic: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today) (Read 1348312 times)

JR · « **Reply #2650 on:** February 22, 2017, 11:21:20 PM »

Just looking at some recommendations, 1+ for big trucks but the 7/8th is rated for 4 times the trucks weight.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #2651 on:** February 23, 2017, 06:16:01 AM »

Since it started here I'll put this here...

https://youtu.be/-iHAjOrrU4k

Nice drone footage of the glory hole at 3.5 ft over

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #2652 on:** February 23, 2017, 06:36:39 AM »

I'm surprised there is no safety barrier around it to keep boats out.

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Superwhdm · « **Reply #2653 on:** February 23, 2017, 07:08:11 AM »

I find that absolutely amazing. (Maybe I dont get out much). Something out of a Fantastic 4 Silver Surfer movie.

Sammconn · « **Reply #2654 on:** February 23, 2017, 07:56:29 AM »

On the 7/8 rope strength.
I think that my bubba is the same rating.

When attempting to pull the 18 wheeler, I hit a 4wd run of about 6 feet.
Then proceeded to burn all four tires on the hard surface of the road for another 6 feet.
Stretch like crazy, and no issue with strength.
Once I tractioned out, it pulled me back a couple feet before letting off.

I think it is sufficient, guessing 28-30k sitting on the road.

JR · « **Reply #2655 on:** February 23, 2017, 01:28:04 PM »

There is a floating barrier a couple hundred yards up. What is cool is the road (128) is so close you get right next to it.

I think more water is flowing from the power station than the glory hole. Glory hole is just surface gravity but the PS has the water pressure pushing it (400ft deep).

Down stream is normally a 10-15ft wide creek with fishing and lots of access. Little wider now, see the bench?

stlaser · « **Reply #2656 on:** February 23, 2017, 02:07:02 PM »

Thanks for the pics JR, glad to see this last drought is behind you....

stlaser · « **Reply #2657 on:** February 23, 2017, 02:08:49 PM »

LOL, wondered where that went to........

JR · « **Reply #2658 on:** February 23, 2017, 03:58:23 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on February 23, 2017, 02:08:49 PM

Yep, nothing a little silver solder can't fix

Wrong thread?

KensAuto · « **Reply #2659 on:** February 23, 2017, 05:37:45 PM »

That glory hole looks scary as heck!

JR · « **Reply #2660 on:** February 24, 2017, 12:15:57 AM »

You would have NO chance if you fell in near it, just to much water moving.

It has claimed 1 person who thought it would be cool to try it. Water was lower but still too much.

Next to it is almost tranquil. It is much quieter than you would guess. From drawing I have seen it drops about 200ft then does the turn to the outlet. Just after the turn there is a lip, then an airway which is why there is little spray/noise.

It is 72 ft across and can handle 360,000 cubic ft per second (that is 3 times what they are pulling from Oroville right now)

Sammconn · « **Reply #2661 on:** February 24, 2017, 08:03:23 AM »

Wow! 72 feet across is far bigger than it looks in the pic!
Yeah, that will move a LOT of water.

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #2662 on:** February 24, 2017, 08:42:41 AM »

I thought I read somewhere that sombody either fell in or jumped in.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #2663 on:** February 24, 2017, 02:15:24 PM »

Quote from: Farmer Jon on February 24, 2017, 08:42:41 AM

I thought I read somewhere that sombody either fell in or jumped in.

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Ouch!

Bet that didn't turn out well...

Wilbur · « **Reply #2664 on:** February 24, 2017, 03:18:07 PM »

The NYTimes had a story (linked from Drudge....not like I would go there on my own!

) that said the water moves slowly near it and someone could swim away from the glory hole if they wanted. I was thinking to myself there is no bleeping way someone could swim away if they were caught in that- as you say JR just too much water moving.

Its eerie too the way it just disappears down into......something..... Yeesh

Sammconn · « **Reply #2665 on:** February 24, 2017, 03:24:35 PM »

Well, not a good WDYDT, blew the motor in Bertha.
So like any good bush man, towed it home.

That was after the two mile walk to the marina to pick up my other sled.
About 30mph with my Renegade as the horse.

Hope the video works...

Sorry for the vertical video.
You can only do so much while driving a skidoo.

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #2666 on:** February 24, 2017, 07:04:46 PM »

Must be a bad day for ski doo. My son was riding ours and shredded the belt.

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #2667 on:** February 24, 2017, 07:30:30 PM »

It's been in the 80s here. Dropping into the 50s and I get one last fire in.

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #2668 on:** February 24, 2017, 07:31:51 PM »

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Farmer Jon · « **Reply #2669 on:** February 24, 2017, 07:35:57 PM »

Couldn't find Zane so hollered for him. He came out of this hole. I think we watch too many survival shows.

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wyorunner · « **Reply #2670 on:** February 24, 2017, 10:52:41 PM »

Pulled up a house worth of carpet, made a huge mess, and a pile!

Redoing a friends house a bit in order for them to get rid of it.

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JR · « **Reply #2671 on:** February 24, 2017, 11:11:46 PM »

We try to stay warm, they bury themselves in it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Last time I did that it was for my rental. GOD am I glad it s gone..

stewie · « **Reply #2672 on:** February 25, 2017, 08:31:39 AM »

yesterday - i did nothing. it was the first time i did nothing since july. i drove my car out to my makeshift range, trained a bit and ate sushi with my friend.

today is take a 16' load to the dump then home depot.

and maybe take my little one to see the new LEGO movie.

Nate · « **Reply #2673 on:** February 25, 2017, 11:13:56 AM »

Quote from: wyorunner on February 24, 2017, 10:52:41 PM

Pulled up a house worth of carpet, made a huge mess, and a pile!

Redoing a friends house a bit in order for them to get rid of it.

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please tell me that you at least used a respirator of some sort pulling that tile up...........................that is asbestos tile and BAD things can happen if you breath that stuff in?!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #2674 on:** February 25, 2017, 12:23:51 PM »

Well. Wish me luck. Or better yet pray for me. Going up in the trees today.

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JR · « **Reply #2675 on:** February 25, 2017, 01:21:06 PM »

This should be good,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Wilbur · « **Reply #2676 on:** February 25, 2017, 01:24:59 PM »

Quote from: JR on February 25, 2017, 01:21:06 PM

This should be good,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Here.....hold my beer.....

wyorunner · « **Reply #2677 on:** February 25, 2017, 02:21:09 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on February 25, 2017, 11:13:56 AM

Quote from: wyorunner on February 24, 2017, 10:52:41 PM
Pulled up a house worth of carpet, made a huge mess, and a pile!

Redoing a friends house a bit in order for them to get rid of it.

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please tell me that you at least used a respirator of some sort pulling that tile up...........................that is asbestos tile and BAD things can happen if you breath that stuff in?!

I wondered about this..... made my arms itchy after the shower. And I wondered, "how are my arms itchy I didn't play in fiberglass" but I did load arm fulls into about 7 bags.

Oh and to answer your question, regrettably, I did not. I ordered me a new rz mask this morning and will wear it to complete the house, and had intended to do so from the beginning however we left later than planned so things were forgotten, to include my mask.

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #2678 on:** February 25, 2017, 03:27:49 PM »

Not dead yet. Got one tree drilled and forged eye bolt and chain installed. I'm about halfway up in this pic. Got the other tree to do to finish the "epic swing" for the girls.

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longball · « **Reply #2679 on:** February 25, 2017, 03:43:25 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on February 25, 2017, 12:23:51 PM

Well. Wish me luck. Or better yet pray for me. Going up in the trees today.

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Most manuals these days are saying 6" of tail is enough but I always feel better with an overhand safety behind that figure 8.

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stlaser · « **Reply #2680 on:** February 25, 2017, 04:08:20 PM »

TRN, you qualified to be doing crap like that?

JR · « **Reply #2681 on:** February 25, 2017, 04:09:09 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on February 25, 2017, 04:08:20 PM

TRN, you qualified to be doing crap like that?

Ask when he comes down.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #2682 on:** February 25, 2017, 04:21:34 PM »

What the heck???!!!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #2683 on:** February 25, 2017, 04:28:06 PM »

Hey, I read a book on it and watched some YouTube videos. That makes me qualified, right??? I made it up and down. Will climb the other tree tomorrow. The insides of my thighs are on fire. Forgot what those muscles were.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #2684 on:** February 25, 2017, 04:36:18 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on February 25, 2017, 04:28:06 PM

Hey, I read a book on it and watched some YouTube videos. That makes me qualified, right??? I made it up and down. Will climb the other tree tomorrow. The insides of my thighs are on fire. Forgot what those muscles were.

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Only if you stayed in a holiday inn express...

Wilbur · « **Reply #2685 on:** February 25, 2017, 05:06:15 PM »

Dang the stuff we do for our kids! They will love that!

(As will certain over 21 folks after an amber colored beverage or two.....)

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #2686 on:** February 25, 2017, 05:32:20 PM »

Yeah. Something tells me tree ascending was meant for people under 50. I can still do it. I'm just a lot slower.

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JR · « **Reply #2687 on:** February 25, 2017, 05:49:48 PM »

I have something similar to do out front for the treehouse. Running mine all the way through about 25 ft up.

Beat me to the Holiday Inn remark,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #2688 on:** February 25, 2017, 05:52:26 PM »

Quote from: Wilbur on February 25, 2017, 05:06:15 PM

Dang the stuff we do for our kids! They will love that!

(As will certain over 21 folks after an amber colored beverage or two.....)

I could swing an engine block from it. It's waaaay over built. Rated at 4000 lb. (2k each side on the weakest component ) I suspect at least 2x safety factor.

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #2689 on:** February 25, 2017, 07:43:09 PM »

Aaaaaannnnnnnddd finished the day with some ribs

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #2690 on:** February 25, 2017, 07:45:36 PM »

And now whiskey by the fire.

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BobbyB · « **Reply #2691 on:** February 25, 2017, 09:39:24 PM »

Quote from: longball on February 25, 2017, 03:43:25 PM

Most manuals these days are saying 6" of tail is enough but I always feel better with an overhand safety behind that figure 8.

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I concur, figure 8 with a safety behind it.

KensAuto · « **Reply #2692 on:** February 25, 2017, 11:50:34 PM »

I think I would have just cut the trees down, and told the kids "whoops". I'm not afraid of heights, as long as it's less than 3 feet.

rpar86 · « **Reply #2693 on:** February 25, 2017, 11:56:58 PM »

Hauled rocks to the dump/landscape supply. Dug these all out of the yard last year.

Was a little soupy. I may have goosed it a little on the way out ;)

Then hauled all this hazardous waste to the recycling center.

Ran a couple more errands...

So, basically I drove around a bunch today.

Also worked on cleaning the garage.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #2694 on:** February 26, 2017, 08:05:11 AM »

How do you like that bed roller system?

Morning gents.

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stewie · « **Reply #2695 on:** February 26, 2017, 08:24:08 AM »

cherry picked some wood from a pile my friend had from jobs gained via storm cleanup.

loaded up his 16' for the landfill which was a totally dehumanizing event.

Took my little girl to see the LEGO movie.

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #2696 on:** February 26, 2017, 12:00:42 PM »

Went to a boat sports and travel show in Omaha. Fell in love with a new 5th wheel. It's only 400 a month for 20 years. I think I will hang on to my 25 year old Jayco. Not near as fancy but shes paid for.

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rpar86 · « **Reply #2697 on:** February 26, 2017, 12:41:53 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on February 26, 2017, 08:05:11 AM

How do you like that bed roller system?

Morning gents.

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It works amazingly well. I put a tarp underneath to catch all the rocks that don't stay on the main tarp... however the blue tarp pulled with the roller and got caught up in it. Best laid plans...
Still was able to offload all the rock in less than 10 minutes.
I wish the roller tarp was wider, but then you have to deal with "locked loads" (around the wheel well). Think I need to build a little box to prevent that when using this.

KensAuto · « **Reply #2698 on:** February 26, 2017, 03:09:27 PM »

Took the wifey to nitro drags

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #2699 on:** February 26, 2017, 03:34:27 PM »

Temporarily finished the swing. Climbing technique much improved with double foot loops.

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