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**cheesy** · 10-09-2012, 08:56 PM

About eight years ago, my brother, my sister, and myself moved our folks from NE WI to NW WI, or more accurately, from the E end of WI hiway 70 in St. Germain to the W end of US 8 in Cameron, their idea of moving south. My brother and I were foisting curses up our father for every 5 gallon bucket of scrap lumber we lugged that Dad insisted on bringing with. The scrap made sense at the old place, kindling for the fireplaces in the house and the wood furnace in the garage. With the gas fireplace and furnace at the new place, not so much. When asked why we had moved this stuff, Dad said "You'll never know when you'll need a 6" piece of 1x2."

I told you that to tell you this.
While cleaning out the detritus of my garage, I came across a taped up paper grocery bag that had written on it in black marker, 'Save, June 83'. It was in my handwriting. My youngest was two months old in June of 83. I open up the bag and find a half dozen toilet paper tubes. No idea why I held on to them, or worse, why I moved them from the last place to this one 18 years ago. But I know where I get it from.

FastDoc · 10-09-2012, 11:40 PM

LOL!

It's genetic!

Nothing like a move to get rid of stuff though.

Usually... :roll:

FastDoc · 10-11-2012, 04:15 PM

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

I hate winter and this is how it always starts. :twisted:

**cheesy** · 10-11-2012, 08:05 PM

Doc, it's been like that for weeks here N. IL. The maple in my front yard is the nicest shade of red. And if the wind blows right, the leaves all end up in my neighbors yard. He hates leaves and I hate raking, what's not to like.

Jim · 10-11-2012, 08:06 PM

You need to adapt, winter is 3 months of the year, hating 3 months of every year is a big downer. Embrace it

Snow Doc.

FastDoc · 10-11-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

Doc, it's been like that for weeks here N. IL. The maple in my front yard is the nicest shade of red. And if the wind blows right, the leaves all end up in my neighbors yard. He hates leaves and I hate raking, what's not to like.

This was the first one I've spotted this season. It's on my usual lunchtime jog/walk. Looks pretty now but I know where this is heading... :?

As far as leaves go trees are not a big factor here in the desert unless they are in a yard and watered, or by a natural water source of some sort.

Tumbleweeds are another deal all together though. They are a pain and accumilate on the fencelines... :x

**cheesy** · 10-11-2012, 08:14 PM

What cheesy did this week in Jersey City, NJ.
Split a 10 metre telescopic lifting boom.

Too chase down a leak on this locking valve

It leaked because the assembler didn't tighten these.

A Nastygram has been sent to the manufacturer about the lack of QC. A Nastiergram has been sent about the lack of an access panel for the locking valve that necessitated a two day tear down for a 15 second repair.
:x

FastDoc · 10-11-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

You need to adapt, winter is 3 months of the year, hating 3 months of every year is a big downer. Embrace it

Snow Doc.

No question about it. You are right.

But I can't. I've hated winter since I was a puppy in NJ. :x

I remember riding into California when I moved there from New England many years ago. I smugly tought to myself I'd never have to go through the cold winter again for the rest of my life.

Idiot. :roll:

Jim · 10-11-2012, 09:59 PM

You need to find a nice cozy warm jacket, toque, gloves and boots. Go with Linda for a nice walk on a winter evening with some fresh snow. Then find a toasty warm fire to sit by. Winter won't seem so bad.

SpudRider · 10-12-2012, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

You need to find a nice cozy warm jacket, toque, gloves and boots. Go with Linda for a nice walk on a winter evening with some fresh snow. Then find a toasty warm fire to sit by. Winter won't seem so bad.

Spoken as a true Canadian.

Spud

Weldangrind · 10-12-2012, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

A Nastygram has been sent to the manufacturer about the lack of QC. A Nastiergram has been sent about the lack of an access panel for the locking valve that necessitated a two day tear down for a 15 second repair.
:x

Isn't that frustrating? My job is full of examples like that.

A good friend of mine (may he rest in peace) used to rebuild river ferry engines many moons ago. He had to cut a hole in the hull, remove the engine, rebuild and re-install it and then weld the hull back together. 8O

Weldangrind · 10-12-2012, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

You need to find a nice cozy warm jacket, toque, gloves and boots. Go with Linda for a nice walk on a winter evening with some fresh snow. Then find a toasty warm fire to sit by. Winter won't seem so bad.

Yep, a warm girl and a hot rum. Perfect.

FastDoc · 10-12-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim

You need to find a nice cozy warm jacket, toque, gloves and boots. Go with Linda for a nice walk on a winter evening with some fresh snow. Then find a toasty warm fire to sit by. Winter won't seem so bad.

Great plan.

Linda would like it too.

What should I do for the second day?

Jim · 10-12-2012, 11:35 PM

Wash, rinse, repeat?

All I know is you should be careful on crazy carpets, they have no steering and no brakes. I'm not doing that again.

**cheesy** · 10-13-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim

You need to adapt, winter is 3 months of the year, hating 3 months of every year is a big downer. Embrace it

Snow Doc.

No question about it. You are right.

But I can't. I've hated winter since I was a puppy in NJ. :x

I remember riding into California when I moved there from New England many years ago. I smugly tought to myself I'd never have to go through the cold winter again for the rest of my life.

Idiot. :roll:

In the bicycling community, there is a saying. "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing choices." Wool and layers are my choices. Synthetics are blended in with the layers. Never cotton against the skin in the cold. Makes all the difference in the world. I have a Turtle Fur balakava that weighs in at a few grams and it's insulating properties are unbelievable.

Went out this morning with some buds on bicycles and it was 38F at the start. Within two miles, I was peeling off layers. Temp was in the low forties by the time we were finished. Other than my toes being a bit chilled because I left my booties in the truck, it was comfy.
That said, when the temps drop below 0F, the saying starts to be closer to BS. Then it's time for a fireplace and a single malt. The warm girl is optional.

I have bicycled at -25F, just to see what it was like. Bikes make all kinds of different noises you don't hear in warmer weather. I was quite comfortable. The bike, on the other hand, did not enjoy it. Snapped a crank arm off riding up the hill to the house.

10-09-2012, 08:56 PM	#1141
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,884	About eight years ago, my brother, my sister, and myself moved our folks from NE WI to NW WI, or more accurately, from the E end of WI hiway 70 in St. Germain to the W end of US 8 in Cameron, their idea of moving south. My brother and I were foisting curses up our father for every 5 gallon bucket of scrap lumber we lugged that Dad insisted on bringing with. The scrap made sense at the old place, kindling for the fireplaces in the house and the wood furnace in the garage. With the gas fireplace and furnace at the new place, not so much. When asked why we had moved this stuff, Dad said "You'll never know when you'll need a 6" piece of 1x2." I told you that to tell you this. While cleaning out the detritus of my garage, I came across a taped up paper grocery bag that had written on it in black marker, 'Save, June 83'. It was in my handwriting. My youngest was two months old in June of 83. I open up the bag and find a half dozen toilet paper tubes. No idea why I held on to them, or worse, why I moved them from the last place to this one 18 years ago. But I know where I get it from. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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10-09-2012, 11:40 PM	#1142
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	LOL! It's genetic! Nothing like a move to get rid of stuff though. Usually... :roll: __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-11-2012, 04:15 PM	#1143
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! I hate winter and this is how it always starts. :twisted: __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-11-2012, 08:05 PM	#1144
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,884	Doc, it's been like that for weeks here N. IL. The maple in my front yard is the nicest shade of red. And if the wind blows right, the leaves all end up in my neighbors yard. He hates leaves and I hate raking, what's not to like. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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10-11-2012, 08:06 PM	#1145
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	You need to adapt, winter is 3 months of the year, hating 3 months of every year is a big downer. Embrace it Snow Doc. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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10-11-2012, 08:14 PM	#1147
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,884	What cheesy did this week in Jersey City, NJ. Split a 10 metre telescopic lifting boom. Too chase down a leak on this locking valve It leaked because the assembler didn't tighten these. A Nastygram has been sent to the manufacturer about the lack of QC. A Nastiergram has been sent about the lack of an access panel for the locking valve that necessitated a two day tear down for a 15 second repair. :x __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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10-11-2012, 09:59 PM	#1149
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	You need to find a nice cozy warm jacket, toque, gloves and boots. Go with Linda for a nice walk on a winter evening with some fresh snow. Then find a toasty warm fire to sit by. Winter won't seem so bad. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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10-12-2012, 11:35 PM	#1154
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Wash, rinse, repeat? All I know is you should be careful on crazy carpets, they have no steering and no brakes. I'm not doing that again. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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