so waht ya doin today?
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Dimner
Named Man
160lb is the max for this pot. Or what ever this batch turns out to weigh. It's a half tank of one of those smaller propane tanks that were used maybe in the 70s? It's the slight tilt that had me worried it might go over.
The other half tank I have is a standard 20lb propane tank. That sucker can hold a ton, so much I use far too much propane to keep it at heat. So I never really go past 200lbs
The other half tank I have is a standard 20lb propane tank. That sucker can hold a ton, so much I use far too much propane to keep it at heat. So I never really go past 200lbs
Bret4207
At the casting bench in the sky. RIP Bret.
Oh ho!!!!! The Truth comes out!!!!! My granddaughter let it slip that "...all 4 of them are on the way home". Sez I, "Wadda ya mean "FOUR"?" Uh-huh! Turns out there's TWO more pups coming home!!! Sheesh! I shouldn't complain, my wife has put up with a lot from me since 1977, but 4 pups at once?!!! I better go take a few more patience pills, I think I'm going to need them!
OTOH, it should make getting that Contender an easy sell if I can get my old bud to sell it!
OTOH, it should make getting that Contender an easy sell if I can get my old bud to sell it!
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JonB
Halcyon member
Last night (and tonight) is a BIG national tracker pull near me (Hutchinson). Our sporting club runs the concession stand (burgers, fries, hot dogs). It was a lot of fun, but standing on a concrete slab for 7+ hours has put the hurt on my hips, lower back and my good knee (non-surgery knee)...my fake knee is feeling great, makes me wonder of I should look to replacing the other one sooner, than later---waiting was suggested by my doc.
I slept in until 10am this morning and needed so Ibuprofen just to get moving. This afternoon I plan to smoke a large batch of chicken legs and I ain't doing anything else today....cuz my joints need a rest. Maybe I post some photos in the grillin' thread later on.
I slept in until 10am this morning and needed so Ibuprofen just to get moving. This afternoon I plan to smoke a large batch of chicken legs and I ain't doing anything else today....cuz my joints need a rest. Maybe I post some photos in the grillin' thread later on.
Winelover
North Central Arkansas
Jon, was a no brainer for me to get my second knee replacement, four months after the first. As soon as I was up and about, the other knee was aching from getting the brunt of the weight. Only natural, one would favor the non surgical knee. Plus, mine were so bad that when I went to see the surgeon, the first thing he asked was which one you want done first. 
CWLONGSHOT
Well-Known Member
Exactly what Im experiencing. 2+ years hobbling my "good" knee and hips/back are showing the toll of that.
Hoping to get this replacement next month.
CW
Hoping to get this replacement next month.
CW
Bret4207
At the casting bench in the sky. RIP Bret.
Okay, now the house REALLY IS full of puppies/dogs! 2 Golden Retrievers, 2 Standard Poodles, 2 German Shepherds and a tiny Brussels Griffon weighing all of 3 lbs to rule them all!!! The Poodles were a Buy One/Get One Free thing according to my wife. They are 4 months old, (so I get the BO/GO thing), very well socialized and very, very nice dogs. My first experience with the breed. "Kyle" and "Margo". Very athletic, not what I was expecting. Sure makes for a full house though!
Snakeoil
Well-Known Member
That a truly a handsome pup!
Mitty38
Well-Known Member
Went to brothers birthday party 62. Helped milk some goats, got a quart.
Then to the house of the twisted lumber. Looks like the"tent shed" is going to finally get some walls, and doors.
Wanted 3/8 because the frame was sturdy, does not really need suport.Plus cost, and I would have been able to handle it easier.
By the time I got there all that was left was 5/8. So 5 bucks more a sheet. But was already invested in the gas money for the trip. So here we go again.
Then to the house of the twisted lumber. Looks like the"tent shed" is going to finally get some walls, and doors.
Wanted 3/8 because the frame was sturdy, does not really need suport.Plus cost, and I would have been able to handle it easier.
By the time I got there all that was left was 5/8. So 5 bucks more a sheet. But was already invested in the gas money for the trip. So here we go again.
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Snakeoil
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Just got back from the vintage ride. Good bunch of guys. 4 of us set a spirited pace and the others took a more leisurely pace. It was colder than we expected, and than the weatherman (LIARS!!! ALL OF THEM!!!) said it would be. But Jake and I had the right gear and we were good. Some great roads with no traffic. Had lunch at a quasi-hippy deli. Lots of oats and treebark items on the menu. But as we were waitin to order, one of the rider said "I feel like getting breakfast.". BINGO!. I ordered their breakfast sandwich with local ham on a ciabatta roll and it hit the spot.
Only got in 130 miles instead of the 150. Some guys were wearing racing leathers and froze their arses off. So, we cut the course short and went back to warm up and sample the chow guys had brought. Had one NSU break a clutch cable. Some careful trimming and a mini Vise-Grip employed as a cable slug got the bike back on the road. Then the other NSU, his son, seized a few miles from the end. Otherwise, uneventful and fun day. Here's a few pics. This is at the lunch stop. In the 3rd photo, the guy facing the camera, behind the white Honda and talking to the guy in the yellow jacket, is 84.
Only got in 130 miles instead of the 150. Some guys were wearing racing leathers and froze their arses off. So, we cut the course short and went back to warm up and sample the chow guys had brought. Had one NSU break a clutch cable. Some careful trimming and a mini Vise-Grip employed as a cable slug got the bike back on the road. Then the other NSU, his son, seized a few miles from the end. Otherwise, uneventful and fun day. Here's a few pics. This is at the lunch stop. In the 3rd photo, the guy facing the camera, behind the white Honda and talking to the guy in the yellow jacket, is 84.
Ian
Notorious member
Did they leave the key? I'd be taking care of a couple quick projects with that thing if they left it at my house overnight
Emmett, you'll be glad you had to go 5/8" once you get it up. It holds screws MUCH better. Get some deck stain or paint on that stuff pronto because it's already starting to rot right there in the truck! Might be a good idea to brush some primer on the bottom edge and inside up a foot or so before you hang it, that's where it always starts to deteriorate.
Emmett, you'll be glad you had to go 5/8" once you get it up. It holds screws MUCH better. Get some deck stain or paint on that stuff pronto because it's already starting to rot right there in the truck! Might be a good idea to brush some primer on the bottom edge and inside up a foot or so before you hang it, that's where it always starts to deteriorate.
fiver
Well-Known Member
don't remind me.
i been gonna brush mine out and deck correct the bottom foot for 2 years now.
i even have it sitting a good 2-1/2"s off the cement, but the snow and rain falling off the roof get to it.
everything above about 4"s still looks good even if the paint is some faded, but the bottom is getting a bit broomed out.
went to the annual car show today.
they don't have a ton of cars here, but there is some interesting stuff that shows up every year.
they had a 40 sumthin Plymouth pickup which was very nicely restored [almost too good]
a really rare 58 Edsel [i forget the model] it looked like a nice survivor.
the usual yenko's,, firebirds etc.
there was a chopped Merc. i checked out pretty hardcore.
whomever done it knew about rolling the back window and roof line properly.
i couldn't find a seam or any dimensional changes that looked wrong, and it was dropped down to about 9-10"s of roof height, with around 6-7"s of window height.
the G-boy got locked up a fully decked out Indian road bike, we went back to it on the way out and the owner come put him on it and fired it up.
his eyes got about as big as tennis balls when the guy gave it a rev up.
his sister got transfixed by the whippy air tube guy, i took her over to see it and she wanted nothing to do with it up close, 10 foot away was the safe distance, 9' was not.
gotta go pour some cement tomorrow.
i gave it about 2 seconds worth of thought when we discussed doing it today.
it'll be about 20-f cooler tomorrow so i figured that was a no brainer.
i been gonna brush mine out and deck correct the bottom foot for 2 years now.
i even have it sitting a good 2-1/2"s off the cement, but the snow and rain falling off the roof get to it.
everything above about 4"s still looks good even if the paint is some faded, but the bottom is getting a bit broomed out.
went to the annual car show today.
they don't have a ton of cars here, but there is some interesting stuff that shows up every year.
they had a 40 sumthin Plymouth pickup which was very nicely restored [almost too good]
a really rare 58 Edsel [i forget the model] it looked like a nice survivor.
the usual yenko's,, firebirds etc.
there was a chopped Merc. i checked out pretty hardcore.
whomever done it knew about rolling the back window and roof line properly.
i couldn't find a seam or any dimensional changes that looked wrong, and it was dropped down to about 9-10"s of roof height, with around 6-7"s of window height.
the G-boy got locked up a fully decked out Indian road bike, we went back to it on the way out and the owner come put him on it and fired it up.
his eyes got about as big as tennis balls when the guy gave it a rev up.
his sister got transfixed by the whippy air tube guy, i took her over to see it and she wanted nothing to do with it up close, 10 foot away was the safe distance, 9' was not.
gotta go pour some cement tomorrow.
i gave it about 2 seconds worth of thought when we discussed doing it today.
it'll be about 20-f cooler tomorrow so i figured that was a no brainer.
Tom
Well-Known Member
After several uneventful months, I'm starting to pay back for them. Had a bearing failure in a sealed hub. Normally no big deal, but there were none available nationwide. Meritor expects parts from Germany in August to build more. Found an aftermarket hub and had it overnighted. Cool, I salvaged the load but lost my backhaul. (I tightly schedule my loads.) So after sitting a few days, I find my ground stud on the frame busted off. Minor repair with proper tools, but cleaning the frame with a small old file took some effort. Anyway, after enjoying the 100° sunshine and high humidity got that fixed. Next up, my coolant level sensor lies to me. I stopped to check on that and somehow lost my grip on the overflow cap. A little PSA- red antifreeze looks much better than it tastes and after spraying it in your eyes it doesn't look all that good.
It takes more will power than I thought to keep your eyes open while flushing them with a gallon jug.
All's well that ends well. Other than the 1500 or so for the hub, no major expenditures, just a bit of frustration.
It takes more will power than I thought to keep your eyes open while flushing them with a gallon jug.
All's well that ends well. Other than the 1500 or so for the hub, no major expenditures, just a bit of frustration.
Bret4207
At the casting bench in the sky. RIP Bret.
I really need to get camper rear windows (sliders) for both my trucks. The GMC single cab especially has crap airflow. Why they did away with vent windows (wings in some places) is beyond me. Well, I'm sure it's cheaper, so that's probably it. Anyway, a rear slider just makes so much sense.