So if you didn't do anything airgun related what did you do today?

[bReTt]

Attached the caster to the lathe base, cut Nates hair, installed the heating element in the oven, stopped and bought coffee beans on the way into work and now I’m at work.  Just got a call that a large tree came down and is too close to a transformer for the tree guys to work on.  Heading out now to see what we can get done.

[bReTt]

a lot of these jerks clean their vehicle out by throwing the stuff out the window.
 They park RIGHT BESIDE a trash container when they buy their gas!  DOH!

Funny you say that W.  Just last week I was getting gas at Costco in the morning.  A lady finished pumping gas and got in her car and eased forward just a bit, rolled down here window and threw some trash out towards the garbage can and missed.  She just drove away.  The attendant saw it and walked over and picked up her trash and threw it away.  Unbelievable!

[Madd Hatter]

Sold my house!!!! AZ here I come!!!!

[maraudinglizard]

Round 2 of shop clean up, I have tossed stuff out I have had since college, 26 years of employment junk, and anything else that got tossed in there for some unknown reason. The wind has laid down so I will be able to get some outside stuff done without it getting airborne.

Tried to break in these new shoes at work. Pain in the foot literaly...  the shoe is designed for elf feet, "flat footed" with up curved toes.... no arc support.
6 hours into a 9h shift, my feet are killing me because of the missing arc support... i took a few shopping bags to make a filler under the soles to add an arc.... one huge pain in the buttox getting both shoes situated with same thickness and area the support needs to sit...
not worthy and laughable. The shoes are "designed to be breathable",  but end up create my feet to sweat the worst in my lifetime of shoes

Here are some tips that can save you some grief with new shoes.

1. Break in shoes for an hour or so for a few weeks, this will allow your feet get accustomed to the shoes and retrain your muscles.

2. Wear 80% to 90% acrylic socks, they do not hold moisture like cotton or wool.

3. Go bare footed as much as possible, this will help with muscles, increase circulation, and allow your feet to air out. 

I have high arches and found out that I don't need all the support junk, our feet were not designed to be jacked up and bound up. I was having back, hip, and foot problems that got to the point that walking hurt no matter what I did. I wear shoes now that simulate being bare footed and go bare footed most of the time when I am not working. Yes, it took several weeks to get adjusted to the new routine but worth it. The arthritis inflammations have been reduced to manageable levels and not wear out my joints.  I wear toe socks that are 85% acrylic and not have to worry about wet, puckered feet all day. I have a job the requires me at times to work and walk several miles, in wet, muddy environments, sometimes up to 15 to 18 hours a day. There are times that this will go on for a week or more as well. So I am going to do everything I can to keep my feet dry and comfortable and reduce the risk of injuring body parts as much as possible. I started doing this 4 years ago and it has made a big difference. I hope this helps ya some. Good luck.

[Lt. Dan]

Got to change out another throttle valve on my 2003 GMC Sierra.  OEM went out at 135,000 miles, the rebuilt one didn't last but about 70k. Thank goodness it's a quick replacement.  And my son has one in his shop. Fingers crossed it's still good.

[avator]

FINALLY got the Nitro sorted out....
It ended up costing me another vacation day, it wouldn't start Friday morning..
When the water pump bearings went and kicked the serpentine belt off it blew coolant everywhere. I had the water pump replaced and a new belt put on and it still went to HOT. Next came the thermostat.... no joy...
When the sensor tells the brain that the motor is too hot, the brain adjusts things to compensate... fuel mileage, among other things, goes out the window until finally, it won't even start.
The only thing left to do was check and change the sensor....
When I pull the connector off of the sensor I could see coolant in it.... this coolant was shorting the sensor and throwing false signals all over the place.
I disconnected the battery and swapped in the new sensor.
SUCCESS !!! We drove it to Troy yesterday to shop for RV stuff and it performed like new.  WHEW... what an adventure that was.

[Hoosier Daddy]

Congrats Bill, too much goppity-goop in the sptizen-sparken will do it every time.

Remember when you could actually touch the engine? Those were the days.

[avator]

I had already took a vacation day Friday to deal with the Nitro so I figured I wouldn't waste it. I spent the rest of the day working on the RV.
We ripped all the window treatments out and put new blinds and curtains in.
I replaced the battery cable ends.
I cut new wood for the dinette seats and we put in new cushions.
New throw rugs throughout.
Today will be a new aux. battery, the new rear view camera is scheduled to be delivered and Betty Lou will clean the bathroom.
I will go to work on freeing up the frozen locks on some of the exterior storage compartments... the seller said she don't even remember what might be in those compartments... she suspected tools and fishing equipment.... we'll see.
I bought a new waste dump and water supply hose.
I also bought a new HDTV digital antenna. We are 45 miles from Montgomery and picked up 4 local digital channels.

[avator]

Congrats Bill, too much goppity-goop in the sptizen-sparken will do it every time.

Remember when you could actually touch the engine? Those were the days.

Yeah, I wish..
Actually, it wasn't that bad...
The only thing that we had to remove to get to the water pump was the plastic water box. The thermostat was on the bottom hose  and the sensor was on top of the motor right in the front.

[maraudinglizard]

Congrats Bill, too much goppity-goop in the sptizen-sparken will do it every time.
Remember when you could actually touch the engine? Those were the days.

I could remember when you could climb in and work on them. Now you can even get your hand in without having to pull the engine.

Bill I had to replace my water pump on mine last year, I was lucky it gave out in my mechanic friend's garage, we called Discount and rode over to get it. They are easy to replace, I don't have a bunch to move out of the way to get to it. I keep spare belt, hose, and antifreeze for those roadside emergencies. It probably wouldn't hurt to find a code reader, I have one and it has saved me a ton of money and headaches. They are great for finding the dead sensors. Codes can be looked up on the internet. Glad it all worked out for ya.

https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=code%20reader

[avator]

Funny you mention the code reader Kris.... I checked on one at the auto parts store when I was there... I ordered the same one they use. You plug it into your car, read the codes then plug it into your pc via usb. The screen comes up and everything you need is right there. The software comes with it.
Oops... just had a thought.... I hope it works with Linux.

[maraudinglizard]

Funny you mention the code reader Kris.... I checked on one at the auto parts store when I was there... I ordered the same one they use. You plug it into your car, read the codes then plug it into your pc via usb. The screen comes up and everything you need is right there. The software comes with it.
Oops... just had a thought.... I hope it works with Linux.

Yeah, that is one thing you have to look for these days. Some software companies still cling to windows. The one I use is just plug and play nothing fancy. No need for batteries or pc. I don't mind writing down the codes.

[Insanity]

I have a solenoid in my transmission that causes some fits but doesn't really have to be changed to still work. I keep a scangauge2 hooked up and can clear the code on the fly. I would replace it but its cold and I dont want to crawl around on the ground.

[avator]

Hooking up this wireless rear view camera in the RV. Works pretty good. The 7" monitor has two channels. One for the camera (wireless or direct) and AV2 for a DVD player if you so choose. I had to wire the player and the camera so they each plug into power outlets (cig lighters). I have two sources on the dash and one in the rear of the RV for the camera.
This is the system I bought and so far, I'm liking where it's going.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wireless-Waterproof-Vehicle-Backup-Camera-Kit-7-HD-Car-Rear-View-Monitor-Back-Up-Camera-for-RV-Truck-Trailer-Camper-Motorhome/606499354?comm-msg-vehicle=EMAIL&comm-msg-id=fb3bf0fa-f685-4b8a-a4da-182f4c852b88
It is water proof but I'm still mounting the camera inside and looking out the rear window.

[maraudinglizard]

Hooking up this wireless rear view camera in the RV. Works pretty good. The 7" monitor has two channels. One for the camera (wireless or direct) and AV2 for a DVD player if you so choose. I had to wire the player and the camera so they each plug into power outlets (cig lighters). I have two sources on the dash and one in the rear of the RV for the camera.
This is the system I bought and so far, I'm liking where it's going.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wireless-Waterproof-Vehicle-Backup-Camera-Kit-7-HD-Car-Rear-View-Monitor-Back-Up-Camera-for-RV-Truck-Trailer-Camper-Motorhome/606499354?comm-msg-vehicle=EMAIL&comm-msg-id=fb3bf0fa-f685-4b8a-a4da-182f4c852b88
It is water proof but I'm still mounting the camera inside and looking out the rear window.

Chicken, that is what mirrors and guessing are for. In all seriousness, find a big parking lot and practice with the way it handles and use your mirrors, behind you is great but you still need to see your sides for a lot of reasons. Traffic cones are cheap, vehicle repair isn't. Use spot mirrors for the blind spots, you would be surprised at how many drivers sit in blind spots. Also use one for overhead as well so you don't lose the AC unit on top. I use one to keep from yanking down phone and power lines. This is just help you avoid more annoying days ahead, you are driving something bigger, longer, and heavier than what you normally drive. I want you and Betty Lou to make to the fun shoot in one piece.

[anti-squirrel]

Round 2 of shop clean up, I have tossed stuff out I have had since college, 26 years of employment junk, and anything else that got tossed in there for some unknown reason. The wind has laid down so I will be able to get some outside stuff done without it getting airborne.

Tried to break in these new shoes at work. Pain in the foot literaly...  the shoe is designed for elf feet, "flat footed" with up curved toes.... no arc support.
6 hours into a 9h shift, my feet are killing me because of the missing arc support... i took a few shopping bags to make a filler under the soles to add an arc.... one huge pain in the buttox getting both shoes situated with same thickness and area the support needs to sit...
not worthy and laughable. The shoes are "designed to be breathable",  but end up create my feet to sweat the worst in my lifetime of shoes

Here are some tips that can save you some grief with new shoes.

1. Break in shoes for an hour or so for a few weeks, this will allow your feet get accustomed to the shoes and retrain your muscles.

2. Wear 80% to 90% acrylic socks, they do not hold moisture like cotton or wool.

3. Go bare footed as much as possible, this will help with muscles, increase circulation, and allow your feet to air out. 

I have high arches and found out that I don't need all the support junk, our feet were not designed to be jacked up and bound up. I was having back, hip, and foot problems that got to the point that walking hurt no matter what I did. I wear shoes now that simulate being bare footed and go bare footed most of the time when I am not working. Yes, it took several weeks to get adjusted to the new routine but worth it. The arthritis inflammations have been reduced to manageable levels and not wear out my joints.  I wear toe socks that are 85% acrylic and not have to worry about wet, puckered feet all day. I have a job the requires me at times to work and walk several miles, in wet, muddy environments, sometimes up to 15 to 18 hours a day. There are times that this will go on for a week or more as well. So I am going to do everything I can to keep my feet dry and comfortable and reduce the risk of injuring body parts as much as possible. I started doing this 4 years ago and it has made a big difference. I hope this helps ya some. Good luck.

Yes indeed!  Being barefoot changes the relation of the bones, fascia, muscles, and overall angles in your feet.  A lot of podiatrists poo-poo going barefoot, but all I'm relatively pain-free considering I sit at work most of the day and spent the first 28 years of my various occupations always on my feet, knees, or on a ladder.

I'm a wool-socks-year-round kind of guy.  They breathe better and even when wet keep your feet warm.  They dry quickly if you go in the drink., too.  However, let me qualify: I just about always wear Keens.  I have some flip-flop and Adidas slides (sandals) but as a general rule, barefoot or my Keens.  Summer-time when I'm doing yardwork and it's over 90, no-see-um socks with my Keen Newport sandals.  I do wear a pair of skateboarding shoes when I work out- huge amounts of padding whgen I'm strapped into my rower- but they are also cut wide.

Eons ago when I worked construction, I wore Keens and they outlasted Timberland (and every other brand) work boots and were far more comfy on my broad feet.  size 10 EE.  Those European shoe lasts (the narrow ones like Nike, Adidas, etc) are always too narrow in the toe box.  Keens are nice and fat.  And they breathe well- but I also swap out shoes a couple times a day just to keep my feet healthy.  I also am adamant about stretching out the soles of my feet. 

True Fact: you have more layers of muscle in the sole of your feet than anywhere else on your body. 


I spent the day thus far clearing holly, poison ivy (hooray not allergic still!), and mowing underbrush.  Also ran by The Wife's house (she is no longer SWMBO) and cleaned up dog-mines and fallen branches from the storms.  Shortly gonna run out by a Chevy dealer and look at trucks.  I was gonna get a fancy-pants car but now that I'm flying solo, a truck makes much more sense given I'm letting The Wife keep the Dakota.  Still rather keep my Volvo and find a nice old 68-72 Chevy fleetside C-10, but most I run across are hotrodded.  I want a basic A-to-B truck for hauling stuff. 

[bReTt]

Turned the van into the repair shop, went to a piano recital for a couple of the kids, hang out now and sipping tea with my wife.  Gotta go to work later so I probably won’t be doing too much more until time to leave.  Wish I had the evening off today, it’s just one of those days that would be nice to be at home.

[mac]

Finally finished getting my snowmobile up and running again. It’s been sitting under a tarp behind the shed for fourteen years so I pretty much had to go through the whole thing.

[Hoosier Daddy]

Nice Sled Scott... you got any snow?
We just have what used to be called a "dusting" only an inch or two.

[mac]

Thanks Scott. We have what’s left of a couple inches of snow...not enough to ride. I’m hoping to go up to northern WI in a couple weeks with my younger brothers but from what I hear the trails up there are kinda beat up and they need more snow so we will see.
Resurrecting the it was kind of a sentimental labor of love. It’s the first and last sled that I bought. My Dad went with me in 1992 to help pick out a used one at a dealer and I bought it. We got to ride that winter and the next one and then he passed away that summer. I guess that’s why I could never bring myself to sell it...figured it had enough neglect and was time to put it back in running condition.
Plus, spending time out in the garage bringing old things back to life is like meditation to me.