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Messages - Bob Smith
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« on: January 07, 2023, 12:29:53 PM »
Yup hot water heat in the floor with larger wood fired boiler sitting outside. Solar with propane fired generator. Get a couple log truck loads of firewood logs. Only need to split larger pieces to cut down the weight and for fire starter stuff. Set the deck up for heat in winter so he can enjoy it year round.
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« on: January 07, 2023, 12:05:46 PM »
So before you cut the hood for the snorkel, shoe horn a HP Chevy motor/tranny in there and set up as large as possible wheels and tires and you won’t even need the snorkel. Once you get all that in there, make up a hitch and you can pull that fancy home built trailer and not have to setup a camper or tent on top. It’s a jeep, might as well build the baddest around.
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« on: January 06, 2023, 10:29:58 PM »
I hope that tarp damage just happened and the engine isn’t sitting in a tub of water. When the plug is in the bilge it can fill with water quickly.
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« on: January 06, 2023, 09:00:25 PM »
How long does it take for them lambs to swim across the straights
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« on: January 05, 2023, 08:07:37 PM »
Looks good Shawn. I used OSB at my other place and never got around to painting it. It looked fine.
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« on: December 31, 2022, 03:02:30 PM »
Nice and steady progress S
Making it your family's home!
Thanks, gotta keep pushing forward. I want my stuff up here….
Electrical for new shop is 6-8 months out atm. They did get engineering fee and I’m on the schedule though in about ten weeks for an in person meetup/site review.
It wasn’t the supplier of electric that slowed the progress for me as much as shortages of parts to set it up. Blame the COVID game.
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« on: December 26, 2022, 01:12:28 AM »
Hope you all had a wonderful day with family and friends. Thanks for another great year here on Real Man. Regardless of timeframe, it is a time to celebrate the birth of Christ and I am just fine with it. God bless you all, I have grown so much following you all.
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« on: December 23, 2022, 02:26:40 AM »
Hopefully you are able to find the blockage and it is easy to get it opened again. Not the ideal way to spend Christmas in a new home.
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« on: December 20, 2022, 07:48:06 PM »
What a nice photo, warm and welcoming.
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« on: December 20, 2022, 07:39:11 PM »
Welcome back Tate,! We will be passing through southern Oregon next week.
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« on: December 19, 2022, 11:00:37 PM »
“As far as that goes for MT it doesn’t get that cold here due to lower elevation. “ [/size]That is a sentence from your first post in this thread. How is that new addition coming along anyway?
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« on: December 15, 2022, 06:54:37 PM »
Shawn, will that Ford hold all the extra weight in front of the wheels? Nice work just the same.
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« on: December 12, 2022, 09:30:07 PM »
Well Don, he does have a point. Camp trailer maybe, canopy not so much
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« on: December 12, 2022, 07:10:53 PM »
And, you can still post up all the inside changes you make. I think she is right on this one.
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« on: December 11, 2022, 10:12:03 PM »
Snow has been building up on this lower porch roof (been sliding off the steeper 12/12 pitch roofs when we get warmer days, near freezing mark) so with me leaving for another week or so I decided to shovel it off. We received another 1” (apparently 1” equals 8 actual inches NW MT) I would have been able to clean up the driveway had the dealer delivered the skid loader this week as stated. However, that did not happen, excuse was installing a block heater. So it will get scheduled & delivered when I return.
Currently as I’m sitting here cooling off from my snow capades workout writing this the snow on upper roof it sounds like just decided to move downward which I assumed would happen. Just glad I wasn’t up there when it shifted.
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Shawn, you should look into snow guards for the upper roof and doorways. They kind of hold the snow where it is but let the snow melt run off. If the builder got plans approved before building there should be enough snow load built into the roof. I do know you don’t want the snow to slide off the roof while someone is under it. A few years ago, a friend in Powell county MT built a new home and did not need a building permit or inspections so don’t know if your place was inspected or not.
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« on: December 09, 2022, 09:56:19 PM »
Hopefully the area is zoned for commercial use and not residential only. Would it help you to include a letter from neighbor when you submit the package to the developer?
So it’s limited business use. As long as I have less than 3 visitors daily I’m gtg. I ship currently 60-70% of my product. On a busy week I might have a dozen people stop by all by appointment only. Add to it I didn’t move here to continue working 6-7 days a week. Goal is 4 tops……
Sounds like it will work. Lots of areas around here do not allow residents to operate a business. Limiting visits to three a day would stop most beauty shop type business operations all right. Majority of yours is off site dealings. Hope it all works out for you, without having to scale back your outbuildings too much.
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« on: December 09, 2022, 08:45:08 PM »
Hopefully the area is zoned for commercial use and not residential only. Would it help you to include a letter from neighbor when you submit the package to the developer?
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« on: December 09, 2022, 11:45:07 AM »
A couple army blankets and a blue tarp would work and not weigh much.
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« on: December 08, 2022, 07:56:03 PM »
Always someone who wants answers and also asks way to many questions about local rules and regulations. How do you expect them to take extended coffee and lunch breaks when you are being a pain in their backside asking silly questions?
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« on: December 07, 2022, 10:55:43 PM »
Fine Looking fire place!
Does it have any mechanical air movement deal ?
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Thanks guys, we have one of those little fans that sit on top of it and spins when it heats up. But that’s it.
Being free standing I doubt you will need any mechanical help staying warm. Nice looking stove. If anything a small fan in the corner blowing on the stack.
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« on: December 07, 2022, 07:13:33 PM »
Should be a very good feeling knowing the chimney is installed right. How do you plan on cleaning the chimney when the time comes? I started using very dry presto logs to extend the cleaning time.
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« on: December 07, 2022, 02:08:18 PM »
The forks adapter worked good. Room enough to open slides too.
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« on: December 07, 2022, 02:07:13 AM »
Interesting concept, I’ve got two options in mind. First blowtorch a hole in the end of a single fork which is what I’ve done menu times. Or the other is a buy a quick attach plate and add a hitch receiver to the front of it.
I thought about buying a plate and having a receiver attached to it but the welder/fab guy thought he could build something that fit the forks I have and work fine. He wasn’t interested in putting a mounting hole in these forks either.
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« on: December 07, 2022, 01:26:55 AM »
Because of the 2,200 lb weight rating of the forks and the weight on my travel trailer hitch I needed both forks in the game. The pallet fork attachment is not nearly as heavy duty as the fork lifts I have been around.
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« on: December 06, 2022, 10:36:41 PM »
When I bought my tractor a couple years ago, I also bought a pallet fork attachment. This past week I bought a hitch receiver for the pallet forks to make moving pull trailers a bit easier. Should make getting the travel trailer in the garage much easier.
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« on: December 05, 2022, 09:38:25 PM »
So are you planning on taking your lovely wife along on these trips. Me thinks driving to local area motel would be in order. Just saying.
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« on: December 03, 2022, 07:23:51 PM »
Better than on a sheet of plywood in a snowbank
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« on: November 30, 2022, 01:08:51 AM »
The heater will be gas fired forced air. I usually set the temp to around 45-55 to help keep things warm and dry. unless working out there, Then turn the thermostat up to 65-70 depending on task at hand.
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« on: November 29, 2022, 11:18:50 PM »
That is a very nice outfit, hate to see you damage it while out showing off the new wheels. Wish I had held out for a Rubicon model when I bought my Jeep. Running on the frozen snow going uphill would be so much easier with the front lockers.
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« on: November 29, 2022, 10:19:22 PM »
Used R-30 batts, need to get Reznor propane heater installed and insulate the walls.
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« on: November 29, 2022, 10:04:02 PM »
Had the ceiling of garage insulated and covered with WMP. Four guys with two sets of scaffolding and one day.
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« on: November 25, 2022, 09:39:08 PM »
You going to set that pickup up with a jointed snow plow? Keep your place plowed out and hire out. Should be plenty of work clearing snow for people. Those smaller jointed plows can really get around in small areas.
Thanks guys, bucket list item was this move.
Bob, doubtful but maybe on the fummins we’ll see but it is “the shop work truck”. I used to do commercial plowing in NE IN. First business I ever “officially” owned / operated. It was ok but not that much fun come year three-ish. I am going to buy a skid loader this coming year. I started watching auctions, good excavator friend of mine is telling me to hold off as the crazy prices currently he believes will come back some on equipment next year. I’m going to put the shop up myself and hire out the concrete slab only. Probably rent an excavator or mini for a week or two then can finish up everything else with skid loader.
I understand I guess. If you don’t like the work don’t do it. I really liked the snow and ice times of the year, never a dull moment. I bought 3 one ton 4x4 pickups and put sanders and Meyer’s hyd. plows on them. We were able to open roads that never got plowed in years past. Yes even though they were 4x4 rigs we still had to pull them back onto the roads from time to time with the graders or front loaders. Yes we knocked over some rotten mail box posts and a few signs but man we cleaned up lots of roads and the commissioners liked it.
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« on: November 25, 2022, 11:13:09 AM »
You going to set that pickup up with a jointed snow plow? Keep your place plowed out and hire out. Should be plenty of work clearing snow for people. Those smaller jointed plows can really get around in small areas.
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« on: November 21, 2022, 07:50:57 PM »
So this year was too dry and too smoky for both me and the deer. Saw a couple does and one small buck in the week I hunted. Another year for tag soup. Anyway that’s my story and I am sticking to it. Still enjoyed being out in the hills, but didn’t get very far away from the roads this year. Have seen three legal bucks here at home, people feed them apples so they really are pretty tame. General season is over now, a couple hunts for the feather flingers and smoke tube guys, but modern rifle is done for the year.
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« on: November 20, 2022, 10:44:28 PM »
And I stand corrected.
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« on: November 20, 2022, 07:40:09 PM »
Darn!!!!!!!!
I really like those!
So, Dave, yesterday I spent the day with one of my best friends ever. You already know my boy lives down in St. George, right? Well, my friend Mike (look for the article I am writing about him in the Adventure section) just bought property outside St George in Washington, I believe.
Small world!
Well, St. George is quite a ways out of Washington. But then who is counting miles. I thought your oldest son lived around Yakima Wa.
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« on: November 14, 2022, 01:14:44 PM »
If those things get to you soon enough have them sprayed when you do the bed liner.
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« on: November 12, 2022, 09:49:06 AM »
Well, the material is on your pad now. Nice when a driver gets involved with the unloading. Long overdue but on-site finally. Happy for you JR , now the work begins.
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« on: November 10, 2022, 11:12:51 PM »
We picked up a County Line log splitter from Tractor Supply two years ago. Very well built and good price point. Don’t even have a wood stove so the neighbors are happy. Given away around six cord of mixed fir, Madrone, and maple so far. Have about a cord for an fire down by the water on a nice summer evening watching the sunset.
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« on: November 10, 2022, 10:15:18 PM »
Shawn, you must have a small firebox in your stove if the wood needs to be split so small.
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« on: November 09, 2022, 10:39:23 AM »
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« on: November 06, 2022, 09:33:12 PM »
Just wondering, my jeep trots around in the hills from before daylight till darn near dark and includes around 15 paved road miles getting up to them. I have never used more that 1/2 tank of gas with a tank about the same as yours. Are you sure you need to spend that much money for capacity you most likely won’t need.
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« on: November 05, 2022, 08:24:10 PM »
Man, you traded the EV in for a Jeep. Who would have thunk it.
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« on: November 05, 2022, 12:31:19 PM »
Shawn, once you find boots that have the proper support, fit, and the right construction for your needs, I think you need to take a deep breath and make the purchase. Those good custom boot makers can do wonders for your feet and they can repair or rebuild the boots as needed. And living next door to the place doesn’t hurt either.
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« on: November 04, 2022, 06:19:45 PM »
Guy I worked with in Moses Lake wore Whites which are also made in Spokane. As an operator, he was very hard on boots but those Whites held up. Also better on boots to have a couple pair and trade off often.
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« on: October 29, 2022, 11:38:38 PM »
Good taste young man, good taste.
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« on: October 25, 2022, 11:32:40 PM »
Lol
Man, you're in a metropolitan! There's only 500 in my city.
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And that count includes the chickens and ducks
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« on: October 20, 2022, 10:46:09 PM »
Nice very nice. You were very lucky to find such a beautiful place.
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« on: October 18, 2022, 05:33:27 PM »
Over in Eastern Washington on the yearly deer hunt. Only a couple problems, it has been very hot and dry and by myself this year. Maybe see some rain/snow Friday but afraid it is too little too late. I have managed to outlive my hunting pals but that isn’t really a good thing.
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« on: October 16, 2022, 08:32:42 PM »
Don, since you don’t pay as you go how often do you have to send in the road use tax? And just how do they figure it if you travel between states.
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