BeakDoc Posted October 2, 2022 Posted October 2, 2022 16 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: 'Twere a spectacular day, so I went for a long hike. 75 F, 45% humidity, a little breezy, and a brilliant burning blue sky. Picked enough wild muscadines to make a batch of jalapeno-muscadine relish. Simple pleasures. Nice! I found a honey hole of wild muscadines on the backside of my property. Dug up 6 small, healthy slips that I’ll transplant into the orchard this winter. Made jelly with about 3 gallons of them. Got another 15 gallons fermenting. For, ummm, science…. 1
HomerS Posted October 5, 2022 Posted October 5, 2022 25th wedding anniversary today! My mom was not a gambling person other than a very rare lottery ticket, but it wouldn't surprise me if I got a check from a casino that she bet I would never see this day. I'm an only child so have the attention span of a goldfish and maturity level of an eight year old.
iamsuperdan Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 Sold my truck. The Ford F150 with the PowerBoost hybrid engine is in super high demand right now. It's ridiculous. So when someone offered me more than I paid back in July when I bought it, I couldn't turn it down. 3.5 months. 12,000km total.
cobraman Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 17 minutes ago, iamsuperdan said: Sold my truck. The Ford F150 with the PowerBoost hybrid engine is in super high demand right now. It's ridiculous. So when someone offered me more than I paid back in July when I bought it, I couldn't turn it down. 3.5 months. 12,000km total. So what's next ?
iamsuperdan Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 1 hour ago, cobraman said: So what's next ? Another F150 Lariat. This one with the EcoBoost. Picked it up last night.
iamsuperdan Posted October 14, 2022 Posted October 14, 2022 6 hours ago, cobraman said: Photos please. Oh they're coming. I'll be ceramic coating it on Saturday, and will be taking pics afterwards.
Rodent Posted October 15, 2022 Posted October 15, 2022 Got a jury summons that would have conflicted with performance reviews at work and vacation, so I put it off until the week of 10/31. Got my updated summons today and I am in group 46 of 50. I highly doubt that my group will be called for service. Don't get me wrong, I have served on juries before and the last one was fascinating. I just don't have time right now for that.
Rodent Posted October 15, 2022 Posted October 15, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 7:34 AM, iamsuperdan said: The Ford F150 with the PowerBoost hybrid engine is in super high demand right now. It's ridiculous. My boss has a 2020 PowerBoost Platinum that replaced a 2019 EgoBoost. He likes it and has so far resisted selling it even though he could in a heartbeat.
KWT Posted October 15, 2022 Posted October 15, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 9:34 AM, iamsuperdan said: Sold my truck. The Ford F150 with the PowerBoost hybrid engine is in super high demand right now. It's ridiculous. So when someone offered me more than I paid back in July when I bought it, I couldn't turn it down. 3.5 months. 12,000km total. The right truck right now is in high demand for sure... I've been offered more than what I paid for my truck a couple times. The only thing that kept me from letting it go was how hard another would be to come by
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 15, 2022 Posted October 15, 2022 15 hours ago, Rodent said: My boss has a 2020 PowerBoost Platinum that replaced a 2019 EgoBoost. He likes it and has so far resisted selling it even though he could in a heartbeat. Typo or Freudian slip?
Rodent Posted October 15, 2022 Posted October 15, 2022 55 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Typo or Freudian slip? Neither. That's what another colleague with a PowderSmoke calls it.
iamsuperdan Posted October 17, 2022 Posted October 17, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 12:55 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: Typo or Freudian slip? On 10/15/2022 at 1:51 PM, Rodent said: Neither. That's what another colleague with a PowderSmoke calls it. We have guys with Ego Boost decals on their trucks. And even more with "Eco Boss" decals. And we chuckle. 1
Tom Geiger Posted October 17, 2022 Posted October 17, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 1:25 PM, KWT said: The right truck right now is in high demand for sure... I've been offered more than what I paid for my truck a couple times. The only thing that kept me from letting it go was how hard another would be to come by The whole vehicle market is upside down right now. My 2015 Elantra that I bought in 2017 for $12k when it had 29,000 miles on it is now being advertised for $15k for one with 120,000 miles. We also have a 2005 Lecross I paid $8k for 10 years ago. I had it at the garage for state inspection and was asked if I’d sell it for $10k. Sounds good until you realize there’s nothing to buy to replace them! 1
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 17, 2022 Posted October 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Tom Geiger said: ...Sounds good until you realize there’s nothing to buy to replace them! Yeah, I've been offered stupid money for my '89 GMC fleet-stripper longbed with a manual gearbox. Same for the '74 911. Nope.
stavanzer Posted October 21, 2022 Posted October 21, 2022 Had my son's Wedding Rehearsal Dinner last night, and finally got to meet her parents. What a Hoot! Everybody seems to be okay so far, though. Her folks are from Connecticut, and we are Californians. The differences in style and temperament were real, but easy enough to adjust to. Boy, what intense people. I was nervous about meeting them, since we had heard so much about them, before the meeting. They were much nicer than advertised. Wedding is tomorrow, so It will be all over with Sunday. I am ready for all the preps to end, and have it over with. The last month has been crazy. 2
Dave Ambrose Posted October 22, 2022 Posted October 22, 2022 11 hours ago, stavanzer said: Had my son's Wedding Rehearsal Dinner last night, and finally got to meet her parents. What a Hoot! Everybody seems to be okay so far, though. Her folks are from Connecticut, and we are Californians. The differences in style and temperament were real, but easy enough to adjust to. Boy, what intense people. I was nervous about meeting them, since we had heard so much about them, before the meeting. They were much nicer than advertised. Wedding is tomorrow, so It will be all over with Sunday. I am ready for all the preps to end, and have it over with. The last month has been crazy. I think everyone's on their best behavior for the rehearsal dinner. They will save their problematic behavior for holidays and other recurring special occasions. ? 2
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 22, 2022 Posted October 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Dave Ambrose said: I think everyone's on their best behavior for the rehearsal dinner. They will save their problematic behavior for holidays and other recurring special occasions. ? So thankful I'm a single orphan...
stavanzer Posted October 22, 2022 Posted October 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: So thankful I'm a single orphan... I am glad you are, but truly having kids and grandkids has made me a better man. It has not been easy (my youngest spent 18 out of his first 24 months in Hospital), but he is the one getting married tomorrow. So, I am happy.
Joe Handley Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 Finally ran the Drag Slash today, went almost completely straight once the tires were scuffed in after the first pass down the drive!
cobraman Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Joe Handley said: Finally ran the Drag Slash today, went almost completely straight once the tires were scuffed in after the first pass down the drive! She be quick !
Joe Handley Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, cobraman said: She be quick ! And that was only on a 2s/7.4v pack that wasn’t fully charged or using the included optional pinion (motor) gear that is optimized for that kind of battery! I also found that the “Trans Brake” feature built into the transmitter works with older receivers in other cars I have, I figured it would, but it’s good to know my suspicions were right there?
stavanzer Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 7:56 AM, stavanzer said: Had my son's Wedding Rehearsal Dinner last night, and finally got to meet her parents. What a Hoot! Everybody seems to be okay so far, though. Her folks are from Connecticut, and we are Californians. The differences in style and temperament were real, but easy enough to adjust to. Boy, what intense people. I was nervous about meeting them, since we had heard so much about them, before the meeting. They were much nicer than advertised. Wedding is tomorrow, so It will be all over with Sunday. I am ready for all the preps to end, and have it over with. The last month has been crazy. Wedding went off without a hitch! Bride was beautiful (as all brides are) and the ceremony was brief but meaningful. All is well, for now. That is the last one, out of the nest. 1
mikemodeler Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 2:18 AM, Ace-Garageguy said: So thankful I'm a single orphan... I don't know if the world is ready for two of you, Ace!
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