Author Topic: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today) (Read 1339650 times)

oklawall · « **Reply #19150 on:** March 30, 2024, 05:00:39 PM »

Traveled to Robins AFB for work with our conference in their aviation museum. I saw this and took these pictures for the boss.

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Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #19151 on:** March 30, 2024, 06:06:08 PM »

Replaced boards in horse trailer floor. Easy except for the last one. It wasn't too hard.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #19152 on:** March 30, 2024, 06:49:48 PM »

Quote from: oklawall on March 30, 2024, 05:00:39 PM

Traveled to Robins AFB for work with our conference in their aviation museum. I saw this and took these pictures for the boss.

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MH-53J Pave-Lo...I've been a place or two in those. Did you get the old unit of assignment? I went to war with the 20th SOS once, although I brought my own helo (A Chinook) The plan was that we hook guys would jump in their Pave-lo's when our hook broke down, but it turned out the other way and I had A/F pilots on my jump seat!

Sammconn · « **Reply #19153 on:** March 30, 2024, 07:27:49 PM »

Quote from: JR on March 30, 2024, 03:44:29 PM

Dang, other side of freezing or 0?

And I thought I had a cool thing follow me home (bought a lab oven), you get a mill!

Zero overnight. Will be dancing both sides of freezing later this week.
Still full on winter for me.

JR · « **Reply #19154 on:** March 30, 2024, 07:43:46 PM »

The 53 brings back memories for me. Pops retired from MCAS Tustin (blimp hangers) and the stuff I saw there was crazy. From nukes to the first Cobras.

Watching the 53 flare for landing was crazy, can't imagine being inside for that.

JR · « **Reply #19155 on:** March 30, 2024, 09:26:32 PM »

Oven I picked up. Bigger than I really wanted (needed?) but the price was right. Threw on a set of casters from amazon and it's set.

Believe it goes to 300c, and can be vacuum or pressurized if need be. Chamber is 19x20x18 and is HEAVY!

oklawall · « **Reply #19156 on:** March 30, 2024, 10:11:57 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on March 30, 2024, 06:49:48 PM

Quote from: oklawall on March 30, 2024, 05:00:39 PM
Traveled to Robins AFB for work with our conference in their aviation museum. I saw this and took these pictures for the boss.

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MH-53J Pave-Lo...I've been a place or two in those. Did you get the old unit of assignment? I went to war with the 20th SOS once, although I brought my own helo (A Chinook) The plan was that we hook guys would jump in their Pave-lo's when our hook broke down, but it turned out the other way and I had A/F pilots on my jump seat!

29th ESOS Last combat mission was in Iraq in June 2008 retired in Aug 2008. Entered seevice in 1971 and was first assigned to 56 Special Ops wing in Thailand. Served there for 4 years before starting its time with special ops. Flew in many combat ops, including Desert Storm and Iraq Freedom.

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stlaser · « **Reply #19157 on:** March 31, 2024, 11:06:22 PM »

So after two winters the piss poor factory powder coat is toast. It was super light and when I received it found a couple spots at tube weld joints where it was barely covered.

Spoke to my local blast and powder guys. They have a color to match my factory trim in stock and guarantee I’ll get 5+ years out of their job as they lay it on thick. So I used shop jib this afternoon and pulled it and mounts off. Going to get it all blasted and powdered. Including the auxiliary light mounts. Barely fit in the excursion with third row pulled out and second row laid flat.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #19158 on:** March 31, 2024, 11:36:58 PM »

Surprising!

Where is quality, I mean real quality to be found these days???

JR · « **Reply #19159 on:** April 01, 2024, 06:33:19 PM »

And what would that have cost to do right the first time? Another $1 of coating.

stlaser · « **Reply #19160 on:** April 01, 2024, 09:14:13 PM »

Right, my cost this go around is $550 which I think is more than fair. They clear it as well.

Sammconn · « **Reply #19161 on:** April 03, 2024, 08:45:16 PM »

Well finally tried my Amazon plasma out.
Had to upgrade my garage panel to get more breakers installed.
Well I need some work, but the plasma works well and cuts well.

This is some scrap from work that we just couldn’t sent to the dump. 6” square 18 feet long.

The guy running the torch needs to figure out speed distance and air, but it cuts.

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JR · « **Reply #19162 on:** April 03, 2024, 09:05:05 PM »

My 55 amp Yeswelder is working great so far.

Got this placed in the garage but need to move back another 4-6in. A pallet jack, really helps.

oklawall · « **Reply #19163 on:** April 04, 2024, 09:03:00 AM »

Getting older. 42 years ago today, I arrived at Lackland AFB for basic training.

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JR · « **Reply #19164 on:** April 06, 2024, 11:23:05 PM »

HB, just a short 23 years ago for me!

oklawall · « **Reply #19165 on:** April 06, 2024, 11:33:15 PM »

Time sure Flys some times

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Sammconn · « **Reply #19166 on:** April 07, 2024, 04:06:42 PM »

Been cutting firewood last couple days.
Mid 50’s both days and 30 overnight.

Snow going fast! Two weeks ago it was mid thigh to waist deep.
Today not much over a foot. But lots of water and slush turning up today.

Also kept some five foot long chunks of birch to cut to lumber for my woodworking bench.
I dont think I have quite enough but we shall see when I cut it up.

oklawall · « **Reply #19167 on:** April 08, 2024, 09:25:12 AM »

Has anyone been in contact with the boss in the last few days? I think he may have gone AWOL

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Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #19168 on:** April 08, 2024, 09:51:36 AM »

He is on a trip to Utah.

JR · « **Reply #19169 on:** April 08, 2024, 11:16:34 AM »

Made it to the Ridge this Sunday. Really just a run to drop off stuff I have been collecting.

Mid 50s during the day, very nice. When that sun goes down, wow it gets cold fast. Camera shows teens at night.

Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #19170 on:** April 08, 2024, 11:46:52 AM »

I like the parking in the compact spots. All of them. Only thing that would make it better is if it said fuel efficient.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #19171 on:** April 08, 2024, 10:27:30 PM »

Via Facebook Don is in the southern Utah area, Zion national park, sand hallow, St. George area, Kathy has some fun photos on her page.

Not sure if he took the jeep all that way or if he flew out

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JR · « **Reply #19172 on:** April 09, 2024, 12:58:54 AM »

Thats cool. I watch a couple site (fab rats and matts off road recovery) based there. Looks like a fun area. Been trying to take the boys to Zion for some time.

They are getting close to you soon aren't they Dave? TO bad he doesn't post a few road trip pics!

oklawall · « **Reply #19173 on:** April 09, 2024, 10:43:17 AM »

The boss needed some fun. Hope he has a great time

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Sammconn · « **Reply #19174 on:** April 09, 2024, 03:43:09 PM »

Quote from: oklawall on April 09, 2024, 10:43:17 AM

The boss needed some fun. Hope he has a great time

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Indeed. Downtime/fun is essential.

Well I went down the road of home made ham.
Found a brine recipe.
Put a pork butt in it for four days.
Rinsed in fresh water for the day yesterday.
Smoked ‘er up last night.

Well….shoulda not dunnit.

Tastes better than it looks.
And 7 1/2 pound ham for just over 20 bucks.

Also started some corned beef.
Likely to smoke half to pastrami and boil other half for corned beef. But not sure. That’s a week from now.

Got all in it and forgot to snap any more pics.
Broke down a whole sirloin tip. Will be 12 pounds for about 80 bucks. Better than 25 bucks a pound at the deli here.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #19175 on:** April 09, 2024, 06:50:09 PM »

[mention]JR [/mention] I don’t know exactly where or what path he is headed. I didn’t get told I needed to babysit him this week lol

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JR · « **Reply #19176 on:** April 09, 2024, 08:32:30 PM »

Babysit, I was thinking more of a lunch or something. Heck even I post a little when at the ridge.

Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #19177 on:** April 10, 2024, 06:19:00 AM »

Monday took a steer, 760 lbs hang weight, and 2 hogs, about 350 hanging weight, to slaughter house. 1/2 per cow and 1/2 of a hog is for us.

oklawall · « **Reply #19178 on:** April 10, 2024, 07:44:15 AM »

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Monday took a steer, 760 lbs hang weight, and 2 hogs, about 350 hanging weight, to slaughter house. 1/2 per cow and 1/2 of a hog is for us.

There is nothing better than homegrown meat.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #19179 on:** April 11, 2024, 07:41:48 PM »

In and out of contact. Was in Utah for a week of hiking and Jeeping. Now enroute to W VA for a buddy's birthday. I'll be back range by Sunday evening...

oklawall · « **Reply #19180 on:** April 11, 2024, 09:27:14 PM »

Good seeing you boss. Safe travels

JR · « **Reply #19181 on:** April 12, 2024, 07:17:33 PM »

Thats a huge swing, Utah to WV!!

Haven't had real meat like that for years, yum.

Picked up a set of wheels for the Tahoe and finally got a Bambu 3D printer I ordered over a month ago.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #19182 on:** April 14, 2024, 04:26:29 PM »

Nice wheels! I think Method may just about have the market cornered!

I have a ton of catching up to do.

I'll have to generate threads and posts but went to SW Utah for jeeping and hiking. We did hundreds of miles of off-road, over 250 on one day alone. I drove a 4XE electric Rubicon...IMPRESSIVE!

We hiked all over and around St George, Hurricane, Snow Canyon, Zion National Park (3X) the Grand Canyon at a nearly inaccessible spot. We visited Indian Petrographs and dinosaur footprints, drove over a waterfall, and Went up and back down sketchy trails and shelf roads. Didn't eat much but when we did it was all stuff I couldn't pronounce and hadn't seen before. Got to know some awesome people, really salt-of-the-earth folks. Met influencers in the LDS church who were great people. Explored two ghost towns and drove around dozens of neighborhoods carved into those red cliffs. I watched mountain sunsets, hiked in an alpine snowstorm, was awestruck by the majesty of Zion National Park, and on and on. After flying home, we loaded up the Gladiator and took off for the mountains of West Virginia where we stayed in the mountain home of a friend who I flew with decades ago. I shared that time with a bunch of other aviators and their wives and even drank moonshine brewed locally.
Wow, what an awesome adventure-packed two weeks I've had...

So what's going on here???????

;-)

JR · « **Reply #19183 on:** April 14, 2024, 05:19:53 PM »

Sounds like a great time. Should be good pics?

Last time we were at the GC, youngest and I slept outside and an Elk was standing almost over us when we woke up.

Boys and I went to a gun show in Reno at the Nugget, first for them, my first in years, good time.

oklawall · « **Reply #19184 on:** April 14, 2024, 08:04:46 PM »

Welcome back Don. Sounds like you had a well deserved great time

Flyin6 · « **Reply #19185 on:** April 14, 2024, 08:51:47 PM »

Quote from: oklawall on April 14, 2024, 08:04:46 PM

Welcome back Don. Sounds like you had a well deserved great time

Thanks!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #19186 on:** April 14, 2024, 08:52:55 PM »

Quote from: JR on April 14, 2024, 05:19:53 PM

Sounds like a great time. Should be good pics?

Last time we were at the GC, youngest and I slept outside and an Elk was standing almost over us when we woke up.

Boys and I went to a gun show in Reno at the Nugget, first for them, my first in years, good time.

She posted over 500 pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=kathy.cliftharward&set=a.10232875608458351&feed=true&composerfocus=true&notif_id=1713124577980763&notif_t=user_shared_album_contributor_added&ref=notif

JR · « **Reply #19187 on:** **Today** at 08:07:27 PM »

Can't see em, they are per invite only. I've never been on insagram.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #19188 on:** **Today** at 08:08:27 PM »

Quote from: JR on Today at 08:07:27 PM

Can't see em, they are per invite only. I've never been on insagram.

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