Author Topic: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today) (Read 1396053 times)

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #15950 on:** November 13, 2021, 08:20:03 PM »

I moved out to the camper. Zane and I were quarantine in the basement but sleeping on that worn out old couch we have down there wasn't helping anything. Watched a bunch of old 80s movies today.
Zane wanted to stay in the basement because he got the diarrhea. I never got that. Just body aches and light headed when I get up and start doing stuff. Worst thing I can't even taste my beer. Poured a couple shots of peppermint schnapps and it was like drinking water.

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #15951 on:** November 13, 2021, 08:28:26 PM »

Jon glad you are amongst the 99.6%. Keep your had up brother

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rpar86 · « **Reply #15952 on:** November 13, 2021, 09:34:10 PM »

Space Balls, love it.

JR · « **Reply #15953 on:** November 13, 2021, 09:41:57 PM »

Shovel and a jerk strap.

stlaser · « **Reply #15954 on:** November 13, 2021, 09:49:40 PM »

Quote from: JR on November 13, 2021, 09:41:57 PM

Shovel and a jerk strap.

Hey now! No need to start calling names…..

Nate · « **Reply #15955 on:** November 14, 2021, 12:16:53 AM »

I spent the day changing out 20+ crappy rocker dimmer switches and spending 4 hours figuring out the wiring schiff mess that was between 2 x 3 way switches!

I havent done stairs like this in almost 12 years.....fml....lol

Flyin6 · « **Reply #15956 on:** November 14, 2021, 05:19:01 PM »

Quote from: Farmer Jon on November 13, 2021, 08:20:03 PM

I moved out to the camper. Zane and I were quarantine in the basement but sleeping on that worn out old couch we have down there wasn't helping anything. Watched a bunch of old 80s movies today.
Zane wanted to stay in the basement because he got the diarrhea. I never got that. Just body aches and light headed when I get up and start doing stuff. Worst thing I can't even taste my beer. Poured a couple shots of peppermint schnapps and it was like drinking water.

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Get better soon Jon!

Losing one's taste

That right there

Could be enough for me to want to go to war with this China.

Take away our ability to enjoy life?

Sounds like something a liberal or commie would do!

KensAuto · « **Reply #15957 on:** November 15, 2021, 09:59:39 PM »

Finally got the injection pump cleaned up. Not sure how this truck even ran.
Turned it up a bit while I was there. Changed the fuel button from a #27 to a #20 (more fuel) and hopefully raised the governor from 2100rpms to 2300ish. Gotta be careful with this old gal. She doesn't have a turbo.

JR · « **Reply #15958 on:** November 15, 2021, 11:42:26 PM »

Saw a later 6x6 the other day here. It was on at least 60in tires, what a monster. No wonder they get 4mpg.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #15959 on:** November 16, 2021, 09:16:08 AM »

Quote from: KensAuto on November 15, 2021, 09:59:39 PM

Finally got the injection pump cleaned up. Not sure how this truck even ran.
Turned it up a bit while I was there. Changed the fuel button from a #27 to a #20 (more fuel) and hopefully raised the governor from 2100rpms to 2300ish. Gotta be careful with this old gal. She doesn't have a turbo.

Old Skool!

JR · « **Reply #15960 on:** November 17, 2021, 05:16:18 PM »

Somehow I thought about a fluid change,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

https://youtu.be/EJRgiwtmERM?t=347

Sammconn · « **Reply #15961 on:** November 17, 2021, 08:09:42 PM »

Got new Dr feelgoods on the truck today.
My old Duratracs are about two years old.
They had never been off or rotated.
Have about 50k on them give or take.
Had to get ugly to remove them when installed the air bags.
Anyway. To make a long story longer.
Two were flat before I left to hunt.
I put my Nokian Rockproof’s on, as we were supposed to have decent and unseasonably warm weather until next week.
Fast forward to deer hunting and snow. And about a foot.
Fast forward to this week.
Freezing rain and more snow.
And at least a foot at home.
So, new tires had to happen.
And boy am I glad I did.
Forgot how sticky they are when new.
I’ll get home safe now and remount the Rockproof’s onto another set of wheels.

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #15962 on:** November 18, 2021, 10:56:21 AM »

Started getting my taste back yesterday. It was awful. Everything taste terrible. It's a lot better today. Off quarantine tomorrow so I can move back in the house. I'm feeling much better but still short of breath when I start moving around.

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #15963 on:** November 18, 2021, 11:36:56 AM »

Great to hear Jon. Thanks for the update

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oklawall · « **Reply #15964 on:** November 18, 2021, 07:41:53 PM »

Good news Jon

Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #15965 on:** November 18, 2021, 08:00:31 PM »

Good news.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #15966 on:** November 18, 2021, 11:05:12 PM »

I had one of the real world life is ending for me moments today, closed casket and all kind of moment.

D8 dozer on sight with the owner running it, I had been on a Hamm roller most of the day compacting after he got the lot to grade, large parking lot we are doing for storage units. I have been itching to learn how our GPS systems in the rigs work so I asked if I could take a couple of passes with him in it as see the how to’s of it….. he sat in the seat and I stood on the outside step (2x2 ish pad) and held onto the grab bars with both hands. Scooting down the lot and when we got to the end he didn’t think much of it and flipped the switch, yes I said switch for reverse. Dozers these days have a toggle for forward and reverse, there is no dead man switch or let go and it stops feature, it simply goes until you press the brake pedal. When he switched to backwards I was I’ll prepared and fell backwards onto the 6” tall mud tracks rolling backwards full speed!!!! I managed to grab one handed the oh $h! Handle as my back fell onto the tracks with both feet and legs getting raked with the tracks pulling me to the back and under!
The boss has ran equipment for years and all I can still see is the look on his face of what do I do what do I do! I managed to hold up enough of my body weight to not get pulled back under the step and he managed to kick the dozer to a stop. When he stopped I rolled off onto the dirt 5’ below and caught my breath!
This was about 5:30 this eve and a long drive home from idaho to think about how serious it was of my stupidity to stand up there with good intentions.

There are close calls and close calls. This was a big one for me!

The boss just called me at 8:45 to ask if I’m really ok or if I need anything. He told me I ought to go to church this Sunday and thank the lord for the life he has given me back because I should have been killed today, and my wife be preparing for a closed casket funeral next week.

The dozer runs about 18 mph in high and I know I wouldn’t have moved fast enough if I got tossed off the back rolling backwards or if I got sucked under the step and ripped into chunks.

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stlaser · « **Reply #15967 on:** November 18, 2021, 11:49:36 PM »

Good to hear you’re ok, guess boss won’t be doing that ever again.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #15968 on:** November 18, 2021, 11:56:48 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on November 18, 2021, 11:49:36 PM

Good to hear you’re ok, guess boss won’t be doing that ever again.

We will be leading a safety meeting on Monday I’m sure

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #15969 on:** November 19, 2021, 06:00:53 AM »

Wow. Close call.

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Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #15970 on:** November 19, 2021, 06:46:35 AM »

Glad your good. It sure can be fast.

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #15971 on:** November 19, 2021, 11:05:54 AM »

Glad you are ok. Things can turn real fast.

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dave945 · « **Reply #15972 on:** November 19, 2021, 12:05:11 PM »

That’s one of those moments you are glad to be alive….and glad your wife told you to keep a complete change of clothes in the truck.

Glad you’re okay Dave.

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Sammconn · « **Reply #15973 on:** November 19, 2021, 12:10:16 PM »

Wow glad you're ok Dave.

Glad you’re telling better Jon.

KensAuto · « **Reply #15974 on:** November 19, 2021, 12:12:15 PM »

Dave, I'm glad you didn't get smashed, but the smart alex in me is fighting off making other comments. Know what I mean?

JR · « **Reply #15975 on:** November 19, 2021, 12:44:02 PM »

Wow, glad you OK Dave. No Darwin effect! "what happens when I push this button"?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #15976 on:** November 19, 2021, 01:06:37 PM »

Holy Crap!
Yea, that's a big one
Church Sunday X2

EL TATE · « **Reply #15977 on:** November 19, 2021, 02:08:08 PM »

That sounds like a Tate move. I was such an accident prone kid I'm surprised I'm alive and walking. Glad you're not fertilizer Dave!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #15978 on:** November 19, 2021, 02:22:01 PM »

Defiantly a good reminder. So far today no accidents lol

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KensAuto · « **Reply #15979 on:** November 19, 2021, 07:10:01 PM »

Finished the awning for my office. Southern exposure makes it pretty warm... enough so that I'm still running the swamp coolers in late November.

Built from scrap metal I had.

stlaser · « **Reply #15980 on:** November 19, 2021, 07:33:46 PM »

As always nice work

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #15981 on:** November 19, 2021, 10:09:12 PM »

Dave you don’t have to wait until Sunday to hit your knees.

Ken. Projectus Maximus. Never ends

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #15982 on:** November 19, 2021, 10:55:56 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on November 19, 2021, 10:09:12 PM

Dave you don’t have to wait until Sunday to hit your knees.

Ken. Projectus Maximus. Never ends

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Definitely a good point made!

Got my trailer back from repair and looks like I will be looking at coating options as he suggested I replace the whole roof material lol yeah right I’ll paint it with something and call it a day for $6900

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KensAuto · « **Reply #15983 on:** November 20, 2021, 12:17:00 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on November 19, 2021, 10:09:12 PM

Dave you don’t have to wait until Sunday to hit your knees.

Ken. Projectus Maximus. Never ends

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Thanks Shawn.

Charles, truer words have not been spoken, especially when you're polishing turds.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #15984 on:** November 20, 2021, 12:02:00 PM »

More backsplash fun today

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rpar86 · « **Reply #15985 on:** November 20, 2021, 01:11:14 PM »

The is one skinny cabinet to the right of the hood.

dave945 · « **Reply #15986 on:** November 20, 2021, 01:35:15 PM »

My daughter would be happy with the purple color. :). That cabinet looks about right to put a shotgun or battle rifle in.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #15987 on:** November 20, 2021, 04:10:33 PM »

Quote from: dave945 on November 20, 2021, 01:35:15 PM

My daughter would be happy with the purple color. :). That cabinet looks about right to put a shotgun or battle rifle in.

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You beat me to it, on both counts

oklawall · « **Reply #15988 on:** November 20, 2021, 06:11:03 PM »

Dave happy you made it out with out to much damage. You may need to go buy your gradian angel a drink

Ken good work

Texas looks good

stlaser · « **Reply #15989 on:** November 20, 2021, 06:54:57 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on November 20, 2021, 12:02:00 PM

More backsplash fun today

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Hey Charles, didn’t realize purple was your color…..

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #15990 on:** November 20, 2021, 08:21:53 PM »

I’m trying to get in touch with my inner Prince….

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dave945 · « **Reply #15991 on:** November 20, 2021, 08:24:00 PM »

Your first cover song is going to be “Purple Range”

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Farmer Jon · « **Reply #15992 on:** November 20, 2021, 08:38:47 PM »

I love the stove!

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #15993 on:** November 20, 2021, 10:17:15 PM »

Quote from: dave945 on November 20, 2021, 08:24:00 PM

Your first cover song is going to be “Purple Range”

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Oh that’s good!

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #15994 on:** November 21, 2021, 11:14:59 AM »

Quote from: dave945 on November 20, 2021, 08:24:00 PM

Your first cover song is going to be “Purple Range”

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Thinkin' the same thing!

JR · « **Reply #15995 on:** November 21, 2021, 01:57:09 PM »

You guys worry me,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Sammconn · « **Reply #15996 on:** November 21, 2021, 02:07:13 PM »

Purple range.

Looking great everyone.

I’m home now.
Truck did good.
But getting a TPS code non stop.
Points to the wiring harness from fuel pedal through firewall.
If it wasn’t -10 and blizzarding I might look.

On to winter clean up for me.
Thankfully most was done before I left.
Merely a few tires to put away and some garbage to remove.
Then get the garage ready for a snowmobile engine.
#Itneverends

Oh snap.
Need to get the other truck parked for winter too.
Coolant(which I now have again), drive shaft, batteries and trans top up if needed.

KensAuto · « **Reply #15997 on:** November 21, 2021, 02:56:24 PM »

Got a good test drive in today, from the casa to the shop, about 10 miles.
I was in traffic when I remembered to turn on the brake lights.... forgot that it's required to be switched on in a military truck.
Guess I also missed the cut air line on the front brakes during pretrip. It was rubbing on the output flange on top of the axle. Locked up the rear axles a couple times at stop lights.

..but she runs better than before. Might not sell it now.

JR · « **Reply #15998 on:** November 21, 2021, 05:29:45 PM »

Looks like a low rider with those itty bitty tires! Put some 60's on it.

KensAuto · « **Reply #15999 on:** November 21, 2021, 07:08:37 PM »

Quote from: JR on November 21, 2021, 05:29:45 PM

Looks like a low rider with those itty bitty tires! Put some 60's on it.

I agree. Crazy how that truck makes 46" tires look small, but I don't have 3-4k plus shipping for the big ones right now