What's everybody doing today?

[Tank-Girl]

The breakdown was a combination of flat battery and a faulty fob.

Thankfully I found a way to fix both.

THank you all for your suggestions. I'll file them away in case something happens again.

 

[Sparky_D]

So today, while still recovering from the physical exertion of the garage this past weekend, let's go ahead and throw some Physical Therapy in for my rotator cuff strain...

Do you know the difference between a doctor and a physical therapist?

When you tell a doctor "It hurts when I do this..." the doctor says "Don't do that."
The physical therapist says "OK, do that 10 times and repeat for 3 reps."

Thankfully I have a massage therapy appointment tomorrow.

 

[LadyLocust]

So today, while still recovering from the physical exertion of the garage this past weekend, let's go ahead and throw some Physical Therapy in for my rotator cuff strain...

Do you know the difference between a doctor and a physical therapist?

When you tell a doctor "It hurts when I do this..." the doctor says "Don't do that."
The physical therapist says "OK, do that 10 times and repeat for 3 reps."

Thankfully I have a massage therapy appointment tomorrow.

Rotator cuffs aren't fun to deal with when they aren't right.

 

[Amish Heart]

Nope. That's what husband is saying tonight. That shot messed with his blood sugar big time.

 

[LadyLocust]

So today after about a year and a half of looking, we found a bigger pickup. It's a 1999 Ford power-stroke 7.3, 3/4 ton, 4WD. We named it Frank. We needed something bigger than a half ton for towing. We have the 1 ton service rig but that's not always available or practical at times. We've decided that we're better off getting an older rig even if we have to put some money into it. This one has no DEF, no bells dinging or lights flashing or computer chips. It's more practical to have something that can be maintained and at least be worked on from a basics standpoint. They said what has been done and when and it all fell in line with what we'd heard for that age and kind of rig. He goes in Thursday to have a few things checked out: U-joints, shocks, tranny, etc. so there are no disasters right out the gate. Anyhoo, we are pretty happy. Rearranging our rigs to fit in our drive was like a choreographed dance Bronco goes to body shop tomorrow and Pa and Ma's trailer will be returned to them soon (we want to fill it with wood to return it ) so that will help.

 

[Pearl]

So today after about a year and a half of looking, we found a bigger pickup. It's a 1999 Ford power-stroke 7.3, 3/4 ton, 4WD. We named it Frank. We needed something bigger than a half ton for towing. We have the 1 ton service rig but that's not always available or practical at times. We've decided that we're better off getting an older rig even if we have to put some money into it. This one has no DEF, no bells dinging or lights flashing or computer chips. It's more practical to have something that can be maintained and at least be worked on from a basics standpoint. They said what has been done and when and it all fell in line with what we'd heard for that age and kind of rig. He goes in Thursday to have a few things checked out: U-joints, shocks, tranny, etc. so there are no disasters right out the gate. Anyhoo, we are pretty happy. Rearranging our rigs to fit in our drive was like a choreographed dance Bronco goes to body shop tomorrow and Pa and Ma's trailer will be returned to them soon (we want to fill it with wood to return it ) so that will help.

Well congratulations on your new addition FRANK!! I name everything, to the point of annoying people!!

 

[Tank-Girl]

So I watched a silent 3 min video on Youtube how to change the battery in my key fob.
I was worried that opening the fob would trigger the immobilisation AGAIN!
Nope.
They even showed the right button battery to put in the fob.
I just went on line and was able to pick up 5 of them plus postage for a grand total of $8.50.
I rather pay that than $500 plus.
If all else fails I can whack the fob against the dash again!

 

[Pearl]

I just landed some awesome good money jobs!! Carpet cleaning for a realtor!! Hopefully turning into clean up jobs on houses for sale!! I WILL NOT SLEEP TONIGHT, I've been sitting back wanting this guy's jobs, had to let others have their shot first. I got to clean the carpet in his home and nailed the other jobs over commercial cleaners! Yeehaaa!! Hard work pays off, so does a little patience!

 

[Magus]

Magus, this is what I see as your ride...

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Kind of looks like my Summer attire. but I like light and fast like a British Ferret or...

 

[snappy1]

Already walked.
Heading for VBS in a few minutes.
Will weedeat around the edges of the garden this afternoon and then water.
Fairly light day, but it will be hot so I have to break it up this afternoon.

 

[Spikedriver]

I'm home. 7 days off and daughter is going on a trip with her mom. Time to see what kind of trouble I can get into!

 

[Wingnut]

Watered trees early this morning, then started hauling boxes and framed pictures from the metal shop building to my home. Found some nasty large black spiders in the shop corners, had to kill those... don't want 'em in among my stuff. Glad I caught 'em when I did, before they proliferated and got into the boxes, some of which are open. Looked like Black Widows on steroids: didn't see any hourglass marks, but those spiders probably pack a wicked bite.

I'm gonna accelerate the process of shifting stuff indoors in days ahead, and I'm also gonna set stuff aside for donation. I already saw stuff I know I'm not gonna need this time around, so I'm gonna get it organized into a donation pile. Definitely time to streamline and get rid of some unnecessary things, even though they're perfectly good. I mean seriously, do I really need a brand-new wetsuit and booties in the high desert? Maybe if Noah's Flood rolls around again...

Gotta get cleaned up and make a store run, then I'm gonna start decorating the interior of my home. Just seeing the cool artwork and posters brings back good memories... I'm pretty sure I'll have leftover stuff once I'm done, this being a slightly smaller home than the last one, aye? I'll save anything that might be useful for bathroom and kitchen decor, otherwise the rest of the stuff is gonna get donated. I'm thinking the Halloween skeleton has to go as well, lol...

When I lived on the NW side of Show Low, Arizona, up in the White Mountains, I'd hang that skeleton from a tree limb out front on Halloween, using a traditional noose. Had a Confederate Battle Flag flying from the front porch, illuminated by a light on the ground. I was hoping some libtard would get triggered by this display, but there were no libtards in that neck of the woods, only rednecks, lol. Kids & parents alike complimented the flag and the skeleton swingin' from the noose...

Ah, I miss the White Mountains... though I've heard that political refugees from the Left Coast are pouring in and ruining what used to be a good thing, lol. I hit it with perfect timing, riding my dirt bike(s) out there on Rim Road 300, an awesome venue for offroad action. Meh, I'll keep the good memories as I press on here in New Mexico... that's all one can really do as the years roll past. Focus on the good memories and let everything else go, no need to dwell on any negative BS.

WELL, I'D BETTER GET GOING HERE, GOTTA MAKE THAT STORE RUN BEFORE IT GETS TOO HOT...

 

[Bacpacker]

I'm home. 7 days off and daughter is going on a trip with her mom. Time to see what kind of trouble I can get into!

Well where is little Miss Short Shorts when you need her?

 

[TeeJ]

Sounds like my kind of ride! got a pic?

She's not a looker, but for $900 it was quite a value

The clasp screwed to the outside to hold the side door open was a nice touch, you can't see the 2x4 screwed inside the drivers side door to hold the window up.

 

[SheepDog]

?where is little miss short shorts?

She is 68, obese and still dumb as a blonde joke.

 

[Spikedriver]

Well where is little Miss Short Shorts when you need her?

Probably back in Arizona!

It's summer here, there will be plenty of short shorts to see, but most of them are on girls you don't want to see in short shorts!

 

[LadyLocust]

@SheepDog @Spikedriver @Morgan101 Good to see y'all

Morgan you know how long it's been since I cracked a "look in the basement joke?" I need an actuator for my automatic door locks on the old bronco and a new CB antennae. Can you please check the basement and get back to me?
Bronco went to the beauty shop today - wahoo! I am so excited. It won't happen over night, but looking forward to having him all spiffied up.

 

[TeeJ]

Final count for my quail is 14 of 24 eggs hatched, but I realized I'm quite the idiot. I have 3 pens of quail, and only two of them have a male in them. I was collecting eggs from all 3 pens for the incubator. Basic biology would say that was a waste of eggs! So considering that only 2/3 of my eggs were probably fertilized, that's nearly a 100% hatch rate for them.

I know some of you have 'pinions on dishwashers, but ours had died and I just dug out one we had stored in the basement out and got it hooked up and having a working dishwasher again is like a miracle around here. Looking at what prices for new ones would have been I'm super happy about using what we had

 

[SheepDog]

@SheepDog @Spikedriver @Morgan101 Good to see y'all View attachment 87967

Well a good day and smiling hello to you, Lady!

 

[dademoss]

Did my morning shift at the cat rescue, now I am inside. Outside, it's 93 degrees with a dewpoint of 79, ick.

 

[Morgan101]

@SheepDog @Spikedriver @Morgan101 Good to see y'all View attachment 87967

Morgan you know how long it's been since I cracked a "look in the basement joke?" I need an actuator for my automatic door locks on the old bronco and a new CB antennae. Can you please check the basement and get back to me?
Bronco went to the beauty shop today - wahoo! I am so excited. It won't happen over night, but looking forward to having him all spiffied up.

Can't help you with the actuator, but I will look around for the CB antennae. I definitely had one. If I can find it, it's yours.

 

[Pearl]

@SheepDog @Spikedriver @Morgan101 Good to see y'all View attachment 87967

Morgan you know how long it's been since I cracked a "look in the basement joke?" I need an actuator for my automatic door locks on the old bronco and a new CB antennae. Can you please check the basement and get back to me?
Bronco went to the beauty shop today - wahoo! I am so excited. It won't happen over night, but looking forward to having him all spiffied up.

I really thought Morgan got trapped in the basement!! His, not Biden's!!

 

[backlash]

@SheepDog @Spikedriver @Morgan101 Good to see y'all View attachment 87967

Morgan you know how long it's been since I cracked a "look in the basement joke?" I need an actuator for my automatic door locks on the old bronco and a new CB antennae. Can you please check the basement and get back to me?
Bronco went to the beauty shop today - wahoo! I am so excited. It won't happen over night, but looking forward to having him all spiffied up.

I have a CB antenna for a vehicle in the shop.
You can have it if you want it.

 

[Smalltimefarmer]

Started watering very early. Couldn't last but 2.5 hours until I needed a cool break. I picked my first cucumbers today and 3 more squash. Should have a small amount of green beans (KY Wonder) by this weekend. I love Summer. just wish our pool was fixed. 16 weeks for a new liner is ridiculous.

 

[LadyLocust]

Can't help you with the actuator, but I will look around for the CB antennae. I definitely had one. If I can find it, it's yours.

I can get one locally - I was just havin' fun joshin' ya

I have a CB antenna for a vehicle in the shop.
You can have it if you want it.

Thanks BL - They have them at Napa. Not that it gets used very often. It's just one of those just in case things I don't mind having.

 

[Pearl]

I have a CB antenna for a vehicle in the shop.
You can have it if you want it.

You could buy him lunch as a nice gesture!!

 

[backlash]

You could buy him lunch as a nice gesture!!

Her and her husband have bought my wife and I lunch.

 

[Curmudgeon]

Outside, it's 93 degrees with a dewpoint of 79, ick.

10 fer on the ick. Warm is one thing, humid is another whole creature. We're supposed to see triple digits here tomorrow with the heat indices.

 

[Pearl]

Her and her husband have bought my wife and I lunch.

I know!! Sounded like a good idea again

 

[Magus]

She's not a looker, but for $900 it was quite a value
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The clasp screwed to the outside to hold the side door open was a nice touch, you can't see the 2x4 screwed inside the drivers side door to hold the window up.

NICE score! you going to camper-ize it or use it for business?