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« on: July 03, 2024, 02:33:10 AM »
I needed to have some dry storage for my truck since it is a bit wet around here. My last rig I had a canopy. That worked ok for the most part but my knees won’t let me do that again. After a lot of looking at tool boxes for a month or so, I decided to get a Decked brand tool box. Ordered it online and am very happy with how fast it got to me. It will hold most everything I carried in the canopy and will still have most of the bed to use if needed. My truck is gray with black trim and the box is a black composite so it blends in well, won’t dent, or get paint chips, and waterproof. The latch system and spring style lid opener works great. I am really pleased with the box. The people at Decked responded to my questions quickly, I used the chat a couple times talked to a real person that responded quickly with good information.
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« on: March 12, 2024, 05:40:07 PM »
Please include our Granddaughter (Adrianne) in your prayers.
My wife got a call this morning from our granddaughter in Indiana that her husband played the suicide card on her this morning after a heck of a fight. She bundled up the kids and went to her girlfriends home. Protective services was called and they took immediate action. Including committing him for surveillance. Adrianne’s mother is flying back to be with her and the kids. Thanks guys I really appreciate the good words to our Lord Jesus.
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« on: March 10, 2024, 06:03:59 PM »
Well I bought a new rifle to use while driving around in my jeep looking over the area. I didn’t like loading the 30 06 every time got out to look around and then unloading before moving on. The new one is a Tikka superlite in 7mm 08 with an extra clip that holds 5 rounds. It has a ss fluted barrel to help keep the weight down and with the light rifle being just over six lbs the 7 mm08 runs shouldn’t be too hard with recoil. Soon as I get back home, I will start working up a load and breaking in the barrel. My first clip style rifle, so even if I venture out on a ridge at least the extra rounds will be contained and not rattling around in my pockets.
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« on: March 06, 2024, 05:46:48 PM »
Being down in Az for the winter and buying a new rifle just don’t go together. You can not believe the stuff I have gone through. I can’t buy in Az because I am not a resident and k because I am in Az I can’t buy in Wa so far. Our democratic governor has managed to really clamp down on buying any gun, pistol or long gun. I don’t plan on returning to WA before end of April no one wants to sell and hold a rifle until I can pick it up. Paid for or just ordered. Oh well I guess the libs are so afraid I will shoot up the town with a 3 round clip, they have found a governor with the same mindset to keep guns away from everyone for any reason. And the new firearm saftey requirement, what a joke.
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« on: January 16, 2023, 07:42:06 PM »
Brad lives in California in Nancy Pelosi’s district. He was sick of the world, of COVID, of Biden, Russian invasion of Ukraine, Climate Change, forest fires, China , racial tensions, [/font]and the rest of the disturbing stores in the media headlines. In short, he was depressed and despondent. [/color]Brad drove his car into his garage and then sealed every doorway and window as best he could. He got back into his car and wound down all the windows, selected his favorite radio station, and started the car. He simply couldn't take it anymore.[/size][/font] [/color]Two days later, a worried neighbor peered through his garage window and saw him in the car. She notified the emergency services, and they broke in, pulling Brad from the car. A little sip of water and, surprisingly, he was in perfect condition, but his Tesla had a dead battery.[/size] [/color]Brad is a registered Democrat.[/size]
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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: March 19, 2022, 04:34:01 PM »
Need to move my 34 Chevy back to Washington from Az and driving it home got to be less of an option all the time. U Haul wanted 450 bucks to rent an open car trailer but the more I thought about it open trailer wasn’t a good idea either. Started searching and found a like new 8.5ft x 20ft x 7ft inside height car hauler enclosed trailer. It is a 2022 Look Ignite toy hauler with torsion axles. Nice reinforced ramp with extension and the rear of trailer dovetail so the ramp is not too steep. 9999lb gross weight trailer with E rated 15 inch tires. Wasn’t looking for a higher end model but not much around so bought what was available. Screw less exterior and vinyl interior walls and ceiling, and one piece aluminum roof. 6 floor mounted D rings and an extended tongue.
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« on: February 09, 2022, 01:41:17 PM »
Started looking for a nice hot rod for my garage. Found a 1934 Chevy Sedan Delivery back in CT. and am trying to get it home while I am not there. It has about 1400 miles on it, Outlaw body, Fat Man frame. It is registered as a 34 not as a kit, appears to be nicely done from photos, will know more once I see it. zz350 crate engine 700r4 and corvette rear. Power everything black with light blue accents and frame.
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« on: February 19, 2021, 04:00:11 PM »
Figured with the wet weather it was time to work inside on a reloading bench and storage area. Bought four kitchen base cabinets and a 10 foot preformed counter top. Need to head to town for some 1x4 material. Hopefully have enough storage for stuff but know that won’t be the case.
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« on: October 01, 2020, 01:07:14 PM »
The bucks are getting ready for hunting season. Bunching up and heading for higher ground.
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« on: September 27, 2020, 03:04:45 PM »
My trailer plug has a case of road rash after I forgot to secure it or not plugging it in last year.. Now most of the time the truck throws a code on the dash and no trailer brakes are to be had. I have all the wire color codes and numbers for the rv plug but not sure the wires are same color and the plug is formed/molded around the wiring so can't see how it is wired. My plan rather than try to chase all the wires is to plug into the truck and cut the wire I think is the right turn then the left turn and so on. I drug it home yesterday to get the wiring figured out and pack up for a couple weeks hunting next month. If the mile long single track road was any narrower or the trailer any longer I am not sure I could make it. The log truck made two trips so I figured I was ok. Turning around at the house to get parked was another story. Many tries but finally got a good line and got it parked. Time for some more tree falling and widen the driveway turn around.
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« on: September 14, 2020, 03:58:50 PM »
Finally found a site prep contractor. He started clearing the brush today.
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« on: June 13, 2020, 05:11:14 PM »
Put some money down on a new place, away from the hustle and bustle of urban lifestyle. Has 800 ft of driveway beyond gated area to home, and about a mile of unmaintained county road up to the gate. On an Island, but does have a bridge so don't have to wait on ferry. About 1/2 drive drive to anywhere. Just got so tired of all the stuff going on in the Seattle area. Can put up a couple trail cams and feel a lot safer than where we are at now. Has view of water, area to build a nice shop, and the neighbor is my kind of guy. Never thought I would have a Shelton address but times are a changing .
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« on: March 18, 2020, 09:08:43 PM »
My neighbor had a very nice 1964 Browning Superposed Lightning 12 ga. that her husband had owned . I brought it home as she was looking for a good home for it and the price was right. Once I get back home I might take it to the range just to see if I can still shoot trap. Don't have any experience with an O/U shotgun but this one feels right so I will give it a try. Full choke upper, improved modified lower fixed chokes with 32 inch barrels.
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« on: February 20, 2020, 08:27:43 PM »
Hey guys, any input on this thing? I am looking for something for home use. I started looking at the Mossberg and Remington tactical and came upon one of these local. 14 plus one in the chamber isn't a bad thing and in a short package without the removable mag in the way. Add the front hand grip and I think it would be a nice addition. You all have much more experience than me what do you think?
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« on: October 25, 2019, 06:05:36 PM »
Well another hunting trip but with different results this year. Had some early snow that got the deer moving and I got lucky. Hunting in the Entiat drainage near lake Chelan WA. The auto transmission in the jeep worked great, glad I went with it instead of standard.
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« on: September 04, 2019, 11:28:28 PM »
Needed to get some weather protection storage for the boat. Not a lot of room left but made it work. Prep for the carport was by hand as too small a job to rent a machine. Instead of building another one, I bought one including delivery and installation. A bit higher than needed but should work fine. Not much room to get into the garage and a bit tight backing into from the road.
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« on: July 28, 2019, 05:02:17 PM »
Every since I bought this new truck I have had trouble with my wd set up. Ordered new 2 1/2 “ shank and new hd head set up. Use 1500 lb spring bars as the tongue weight of the pull trailer rv is about 1300 lbs plus the stuff behind the rear axle of the pick up. Set it up to bring the weight on the front axle of the truck back to the weight before the trailer was hooked up. Drops the rear of the truck about 1.5 inches and tows great. The 2.5 inch shank has a much higher weight rating than the 2 inch which is good when towing the dump trailer. I don’t like the adapter that came with the truck so most all the hitch ball mounts I have are 2.5 inch.
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« on: June 21, 2019, 12:35:41 AM »
So is it this site or do I just have problems using my cell phone to post anything? I am not the worlds best at grammar and spelling but when I try to post anything with the cell phone it posts whatever it wants, not what I tried to post.
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« on: August 30, 2018, 11:15:15 PM »
Well things haven't been a cake walk getting a boat bought and set up. I found one a ferry boat ride and long drive away, but wanted it set up with a few additional items. Things keep popping up and delivery keeps getting pushed back. Latest problem was the main outboard showed up as an electronic control set up instead of old school cable controls. No big deal except it is a 2,000 dollar upgrade. Enough I said, send me back my deposit and I will find something else. Got a call next day that the electric "fly by wire" motor is being installed and the boat should be ready 1st of next week and no additional charge. I know nothing about this dealer, a bit nervous about the whole thing, but just maybe they will be ok. The dealership doesn't have many good reviews but is under new ownership so time will tell.
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« on: July 05, 2018, 09:12:59 PM »
So, I fired off the grill to around 300* and let the corn and salmon do it's thing. Hot this afternoon so didn't get too carried away.
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« on: July 03, 2018, 09:13:37 PM »
Hope you all have a good day tomorrow. Be safe, whether you are traveling and/or just enjoying the day with family and friends.
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« on: May 23, 2018, 07:30:08 PM »
Well it looks like the NFL is coming around. Too bad it is soo late, don't know that I will be watching again this year.
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« on: May 22, 2018, 09:53:33 PM »
It was for sure my lucky day. Phone rang, I answered it and the guy introduced himself as an attorney and that I had won the sweepstakes. Man, I was so happy, then he said it was a drawing from my credit card and a purchase from Walmart on Dec. 22 2018. Won 175,000 and a new BMW. Problem I had was I wasn't close to my local Walmart on the date he said, I was on a ship coming into Florida. All was good right up to the point I needed to wire 350.00 to New York for registration fees. Well 4 calls later I told him it was being tapped and the Attorney General was getting set up. No more calls, so I guess I didn't win after all.
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« on: July 20, 2017, 07:11:41 PM »
Ok, well I have always just used my 2500 GMC to get to where I want to hunt BUT...Between the brush and trees narrowing up the roads, wash outs and such I am looking into a 2 door jeep wrangler. That and the fact I just went through colon cancer surgery, so not sure I can run the ridges like I used to. Need some help from the group. Since I used to drive the one tracks with my truck which is an auto, and since most of the newer jeeps around here for sale are auto what if any problems would be with an auto tranny hunting jeep? Back in the day, I had a manual jeep, but back then that's what they were. Is the auto tranny that mopar is using in the jeep wrangler strong enough, I won't be rock climbing or mud running, just using it for a hunting rig in 4 high and maybe running to the store between hunting seasons. It will either be new or at least under 50,000 miles if used.
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« on: May 31, 2017, 08:00:52 PM »
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« on: March 28, 2017, 07:54:47 PM »
I really like the way the new Traeger looks and cooks but no where to hang the tools. I got the fold down front shelf with the grill, added a couple 20lb magnetic hooks and now have a place to hang the tools. Bad part is when the front shelf is in the down position for long term storage, I will need to move the tools. Being magnetic, I can move the hooks around to see if a better spot can be found.
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« on: November 18, 2016, 08:11:11 PM »
OK, well I don't have the experience to build one, so off I go to buy off the shelf. Would you start with the .223 and upgrade later to the .308 or just buy the .308 now and upgrade it as money allows.
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« on: October 08, 2016, 10:49:03 PM »
Even with the storm pounding the Virginia Coast all news from there is not bad. Our oldest Granddaughter blessed us with a Great Grandson this day. Forrest Tucker Neyberg and his mother are doing just fine. The power is out all over the area but they are safe and warm at the hospital in Newport News Virginia. My wife is flying back Wednesday to provide a helping hand for a week or so. The Navy is letting the new dad stay home for a bit to help out and enjoy the new baby. Our daughter flew back there last week. Lots of help, with family doing what family does. Me, well hunting is near so I must go to the woods instead, the baby is in good hands.
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« on: August 05, 2016, 10:50:49 PM »
Our new travel trailer just finished an 11,000 mile trip, and during the last part of the trip when I did use the brakes they were not working as they should. It was time to adjust the brakes and inspect and repack the wheel bearings. Since the trailer didn't come with self adjusting brakes, and since the bearing grease didn't stay just on the bearings, it is a good time to upgrade the brakes to self adjusting type. I won't need to jack the wheels off the ground to adjust the brakes any more hopefully. E-trailer carries everything I needed to do the change. Loaded backing plates, new bearings, grease seals, and included free shipping. No need to clean up all the parts, magnets, and replace the shoes. Just take off the 5 nuts and replace the whole set up. Thought about changing to disk brakes but am not up for that right now.
Not sure why the bearing grease was every where. Could be the grease Lippert uses is very thin, or the seals didn't hold up, or because everything has China stamped on it, or because they (or the factory delivery driver) used the e-z lube zerk and filled the hubs way past full. The grease even squeezed out between the front dust cap and the drum so I am thinking it was from getting warm and pushing the thin grease past the dust cap and the seals as there was no room left for expansion in the hub. At any rate it is a real mess. Lots of people having the same problem, if you have a newer trailer you might want to check the brakes and bearings before the grease takes over.
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« on: April 25, 2016, 10:55:22 PM »
2011 GMC Allison transmission serviced before trip from the West coast to the East coast and back. Temps seamed to be higher than past trips while pulling the trailer, but now have a larger trailer. The fluid level was checked and was 3.5 quarts overfilled. The temp was only above 200* a few times (long uphill pulls) and not for long even then, and does not smell burnt. Average temps were about 175-190 with outside temps in the low 80's past few days. I had the level checked and adjusted in Tennessee today, so about 2400 miles on the over filled condition. Didn't really start showing up until the outside temps changed from the 30-40 range to the 70-80 range. I know, should not have trusted a dealer and checked it earlier but didn't. All seams well but what do I need to watch for now or do you think any damage has been done?
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« on: November 13, 2015, 06:35:47 PM »
Well, went into my Chiropractor this afternoon to get an adjustment after jamming my head into the garage overhang while climbing the ladder washing my RV. Since I am of the Medicare age, the receptionist hands me a 3 page Federal form to fill out and lets me know the charge will be $45.00 for the adjustment and $45 dollars for the Medicare exam. But if I pay cash it will only be 40 bucks since no insurance or Medicare paperwork needs to be filled out, and no my deductible has not been met. The Medicare exam is nothing more than going over the 3 page questioner I would have had to fill out. $40.00 later I am out of there and feeling better.
So while you younger guys sit around complaining about the costs of government programs, remember us old guys have already paid what you are paying, plus we get to keep right on paying extra if we are using the programs. Don't know how it will play out in the end but something has to be done.
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« on: October 12, 2015, 07:29:02 PM »
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« on: August 13, 2015, 12:25:10 PM »
Leave it to Maxine to come up with one of the major contributors of the mess that America/Canada/UK/Germany/Australia/NZ are now in economically.
I bought a bird feeder. I hung it on my back porch and filled it with seed. What a beauty of a bird feeder it was, as I filled it lovingly with seed. Within a week we had hundreds of birds taking advantage of the continuous flow of free and easily accessible food.
But then the birds started building nests in the boards of the patio, above the table, and next to the barbecue.
Then came the crap. It was everywhere: on the patio tile, the chairs, the table ... everywhere!
Then some of the birds turned mean. They would dive bomb me and try to peck me even though I had fed them out of my own pocket.
And others birds were boisterous and loud. They sat on the feeder and squawked and screamed at all hours of the day and night and demanded that I fill it when it got low on food.
After a while, I couldn't even sit on my own back porch anymore. So I took down the bird feeder and in three days the birds were gone. I cleaned up their mess and took down the many nests they had built all over the patio.
Soon, the back yard was like it used to be ..... quiet, serene.... and no one demanding their rights to a free meal.
Now let's see...... Our government gives out free food, subsidized housing, free medical care and free education, and allows anyone born here to be an automatic citizen.
Then the illegals came by the tens of thousands. Suddenly our taxes went up to pay for free services; small apartments are housing 5 families; you have to wait 6 hours to be seen by an emergency room doctor; Your child's second grade class is behind other schools because over half the class doesn't speak English.
Corn Flakes now come in a bilingual box; I have to 'press one ' to hear my bank talk to me in English, and people waving flags other than ”ours” are squawking and screaming in the streets, demanding more rights and free liberties.
Just my opinion, but maybe it's time for the government to take down the bird feeder.
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« on: November 08, 2014, 02:35:12 PM »
Nosler is giving active duty, vets and first responders 10% off orders from their website. Both at the Nosler web site and their shooters pro shop site.
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« on: October 24, 2014, 01:10:13 PM »
About 5 years ago I purchased a portable macerating waste pump. I was tired of dealing with sewer pipes in camping areas either too far away or higher than my waste gate. Dump stations don't always work for me either but with the pump system I can park on a level spot within 150ft. and pump out the tanks. Camping in a no hookup area is no problem. If there isn't a sewer dump site on the way home I can clean out at home. When I get home I park the trailer attach the pump and pump into the sewer clean out next to the house. There are a few brands of macerating systems to choose from and most use the same pump with varying attachments and hoses etc. I chose the Sani Con Portable as it works best for my use. It has its own storage box with places to store tools and spare parts.
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« on: October 24, 2014, 12:12:40 AM »
My trailer came with a small compartment up front for storing the sewer hose. The problem is the sewer hose always holds smelly water and leaks the water onto everything around it. I also had other plans for the storage area.
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« on: September 22, 2014, 06:50:33 PM »
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« on: September 22, 2014, 01:37:06 PM »
If you have a boat parked in the yard chances are you don't live too far from the water. Too many times the water takes back the area it once used for storage during a heavy multi day rain event, but, we decided the area would make a good building site(s). If you are lucky or unlucky enough to own a boat keep it full of fuel and the tires aired up on the trailer because it could be a life saving tool for you or someone that needs your help.
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« on: September 22, 2014, 12:24:14 AM »
I know most of us have hooked up trailers for many years, but some people may not have ever pulled. I mostly tow pull trailers as I have a canopy on the pickup. I try to follow the same steps each time I hook up. If someone is there to help or talk about the weather I try to find something else for them to do as I want to be sure I do it right. 1. Make sure the tow rig and hitch will handle the trailers loaded weight and length and if it is a high load know how high before trying to go under a low bridge or gas station roof. 2. Be sure the ball on the hitch and the trailer coupler are the same size, and that the hitch and hitch pin are in good shape and installed properly 3. If needed either adjust the ball height or trailer coupler (if equipped) or use a drop hitch bar so the trailer sits level or slightly nose down when hooked up to the tow rig and ready to roll. 4. Check to see that the safety chains are hooked up and crossed, so if the coupler jumps off the ball the chains will catch it before it digs into the asphalt. 5. Plug in the lights, check them to be sure they all work 6. If equipped with trailer brakes make sure they are working and the controller is set up right. Hook up the emergency brake cable and check the length so it will pull out before the safety chains get tight and not be so tight it pulls out in a turn. 7. Check the tires for proper air pressure and for cuts, cracks, or bulges in the tread or sidewalls. 8. Make sure the load is secure and nothing will drop off of or blow out of the trailer . Oh and the load rating of the trailer is important so don't overload it. 9. Get in the tow rig, adjust the mirrors, and have a safe trip. If the tires are "ST trailer use only" the speed rating is 65MPH and safe life span is only around 6 years at best. There is a date code to let you know when the tire was born. 10. If the trailer wants to sway pull over and find out why. Most often there is not enough tongue weight so the load needs to be shifted forward or heavy items placed in front of the axle instead of behind it. 11. At each stop walk around and check the tires, heat build up at the spindles (other than just normal brake use), load still tied down and hasn't shifted, hitch in good shape.
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« on: September 21, 2014, 10:01:22 PM »
Well it is actually a dump trailer. It is 6ft. wide X 12 ft. long inside with 2 ft. sides. I have two sets of sideboards for it, one set adds 18 inches high and the other 4 ft. That way I can have different side heights depending on my needs. If needed I can throw stuff inside and be hooked up and gone in very little time. With a roll out tarp for the top and a couple blue/tan tarps for the sides it can be used to stay dry and out of the wind. The important part is not to use a trailer for a garbage collection site. I guess if it dumps not so bad but if you need to unload it before you can use it to carry what you need to survive you are wasting a lot of precious time.
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