Good morning! Are you up yet? What's your plans for today?

[maraudinglizard]

Good morning GTA! I got up at 0430 CDT went into the den to surf GTA and fell asleep in my recliner.

That is sacrilege right there now. Just messin' with ya Dan.

In the hunt for new lug nuts, floor mats, driver side window switch, rear wiper motor, fan relay on the AC for the new vehicle. Not bad for a used vehicle compared to what I have looked at in the last few weeks, some vehicles(and  their owners) needed to be scrapped.

[avator]

Betty Lou is whipping up some breakfast then I'll begin the day by moving compressors. One Vevor goes in the utility room in the house. The YH goes to the mancave and the MKII goes to the tool shop and will wait for a rebuild.

[Lt. Dan]

Good morning GTA! I got up at 0430 CDT went into the den to surf GTA and fell asleep in my recliner.

That is sacrilege right there now. Just messin' with ya Dan.

In the hunt for new lug nuts, floor mats, driver side window switch, rear wiper motor, fan relay on the AC for the new vehicle. Not bad for a used vehicle compared to what I have looked at in the last few weeks, some vehicles(and  their owners) needed to be scrapped.

Kris I'm glad you survived the current used car market. And even found something reasonable.   Around here the owners are asking for the sky or more. You've heard of the sky's the limit? That was before the chip shortages,  the sky is no longer the limit. 

[maraudinglizard]

Good morning GTA! I got up at 0430 CDT went into the den to surf GTA and fell asleep in my recliner.

That is sacrilege right there now. Just messin' with ya Dan.

In the hunt for new lug nuts, floor mats, driver side window switch, rear wiper motor, fan relay on the AC for the new vehicle. Not bad for a used vehicle compared to what I have looked at in the last few weeks, some vehicles(and  their owners) needed to be scrapped.

Kris I'm glad you survived the current used car market. And even found something reasonable.   Around here the owners are asking for the sky or more. You've heard of the sky's the limit? That was before the chip shortages,  the sky is no longer the limit.

Dan, I would have never thought of buying used vehicles 20 years ago but now with all the electronic garbage added to them(just more things to go wrong later on), it telling you how to drive, and shutting off at inopportune times because you forgot to buckle the seat belt, to me that is a disaster waiting to happen. I don't have $40,000 to buy it either. Yesterday, I was lucky enough to get this one, it had only 138,221(2005 model) miles on it, I am the 4th owner of it. It was spotless on the inside, no stains, no smells, all the seat latches worked, the seats were stain free and no tears. The doors don't squeak or bind and shut tight, the sliding doors are smooth and no grinding or catching on something. No play in the steering, tranny shifts smoothly, no rattles in the suspension, the brakes are in excellent condition, no codes on the code reader, no leaking on or around the engine radiator, or transmission. AC blows super cold. I have a just a few things to fix but nothing major that will empty out the bank. Another reason I bought this one at it's age, I can still repair it with out having to go to a shop. Between a service manual and YT, I will be able to do most of the normal wear and tear repairs on it. As for the price, it was in my range and well worth it. Dan I have seen some really ridiculous prices on vehicles around here, I would say most of them weren't worth the asking price with the age and shape they were in. Most of the problems that kept popping up with these vehicles was from just plain lack of maintenance on them, people just got in them and drove them till they blew up. This one I bought has almost all the amenities in it, the only thing missing is the hot tub.

[Lt. Dan]

Good morning GTA! I got up at 0430 CDT went into the den to surf GTA and fell asleep in my recliner.

That is sacrilege right there now. Just messin' with ya Dan.

In the hunt for new lug nuts, floor mats, driver side window switch, rear wiper motor, fan relay on the AC for the new vehicle. Not bad for a used vehicle compared to what I have looked at in the last few weeks, some vehicles(and  their owners) needed to be scrapped.

Kris I'm glad you survived the current used car market. And even found something reasonable.   Around here the owners are asking for the sky or more. You've heard of the sky's the limit? That was before the chip shortages,  the sky is no longer the limit.

Dan, I would have never thought of buying used vehicles 20 years ago but now with all the electronic garbage added to them(just more things to go wrong later on), it telling you how to drive, and shutting off at inopportune times because you forgot to buckle the seat belt, to me that is a disaster waiting to happen. I don't have $40,000 to buy it either. Yesterday, I was lucky enough to get this one, it had only 138,221(2005 model) miles on it, I am the 4th owner of it. It was spotless on the inside, no stains, no smells, all the seat latches worked, the seats were stain free and no tears. The doors don't squeak or bind and shut tight, the sliding doors are smooth and no grinding or catching on something. No play in the steering, tranny shifts smoothly, no rattles in the suspension, the brakes are in excellent condition, no codes on the code reader, no leaking on or around the engine radiator, or transmission. AC blows super cold. I have a just a few things to fix but nothing major that will empty out the bank. Another reason I bought this one at it's age, I can still repair it with out having to go to a shop. Between a service manual and YT, I will be able to do most of the normal wear and tear repairs on it. As for the price, it was in my range and well worth it. Dan I have seen some really ridiculous prices on vehicles around here, I would say most of them weren't worth the asking price with the age and shape they were in. Most of the problems that kept popping up with these vehicles was from just plain lack of maintenance on them, people just got in them and drove them till they blew up. This one I bought has almost all the amenities in it, the only thing missing is the hot tub.

Those hot tubs really reduce your gas mileage anyway it's just as well yours doesn't have it.

[Blowpipe Sam]

Evenin y’all.  Cain’t seem to post here in the morning.  I drove the jungle tour boat all day.  A nice way to end a six day week.  Tomorrow I will not be getting up early.  On my days off I hope to start renovating my various tree stands, ground blinds, and bits and pieces of hunting paraphernalia.  Small game season opens here on private land on the eighteenth of October.  I say “hope”.  The memsahib has her own agenda.

[bReTt]

Only plans left in this day is to hang with my peeps while they play Yahtzee.  I'll be right here surfing.  Just not in the game playing mood at the moment.

Today's recap is I woke up, coffee, read, surf, shot the Taipan, talk.  Streamed church, replaced the heater blower assembly in my 2000 Toyota Tacoma then I replaced the front brake pads on the 2004 Toyota Sienna van.  After kids are settled and in bed, Michele and I are going to watch Mulan.  Never seen it.  We set up the TV in the bedroom so we can lay out in comfort on the bed. 

Tomorrow presents a few tasks that I hope to accomplish. One is do the rear brakes on the van and get a set up for the canoe to suspend it from the ceiling in the shop to save space while it's being stored.  I hope to shoot some more also.

[Tater]

Cleaned the garage and took pics of a few more things to list and sell. We are moving and trying to get get rid of a lot of stuff. A huge amount has already been donated, sold, or thrown out but it just never seems to end. 20+ years of "stuff" built up.

[Jshooter71]

Good morning GTA! Up at 0330 CT. It’s back to the grind… Happy Monday! Today I’ve got an air conditioning service call with 2 units on the ground. Might be a good day to dump my van on the ground and put it all back neatly, while at work. I dislike working on my van at home off the clock. I’ll wash my van on the way out. First, another cup of coffee.

[Rabbit\Squirrel Killer]

I knew how this night was going to go. Saturday night I only slept about three hours so I was in bed early at 9:30 last night I woke up at 2:45 I tried to go back to sleep but my back pain just said no. So, I gave up and got up at 3:00. Oh well it could be a lot worse, I can get by with 5 hours of bed per night. After my body pillow kicks my but I walk away.

[Lt. Dan]

Good morning GTA! Up at 0545 CDT. I slept in,  hit the sack last night at 2145 rarely do I sleep 8 hrs. I have to take our car in this morning to get the passenger window regulator repaired.
I've ordered a couple of scope mounts from PA for my new D34 not sure when they will arrive.

My parts I ordered for two of my Hatsan rifle are sitting in a USPS distribution hub 18 miles away. I was hoping they would get here today but tracking is showing delivery tomorrow.  What??? Two days to travel 18 miles??? What's up with that?

[Firewalker]

Up at 7:00 as always, coffee, get ready for work.

We made it down to the Amana colonies this weekend for Oktoberfest, lots of Polka music, Marzen beer, Lederhosen and cute girls with high stockings and white dresses. Bavarian hats were all the rage, pins of every sort and a feather on the side.

LOTS od fun.

[Blowpipe Sam]

Afternoon y’all.  Up at the crack of noon.  I’ve already had a brew up and a smoke so the day is shaping up.  Might go throw the cast net for mullet today.  Probably gonna get some crab pots in the water.  And I’ll definitely shoot some airguns today.

[Lt. Dan]

My parts I ordered for two of my Hatsan rifle are sitting in a USPS distribution hub 18 miles away. I was hoping they would get here today but tracking is showing delivery tomorrow.  What??? Two days to travel 18 miles??? What's up with that?

They two pivot screws and washers were delivered today after all.  The distribution center didn't have a departure scan and my local post office didn't have an arrival scan. Tracking the package showed  arrival scan at the Distribution and a delivery scan at my mailbox, odd it never showed my Post Office in possession of my package.

[Jshooter71]

Good morning GTA! I worked late last night and got up at 0600 CT. Fall is really here, it’s cool this morning and I’m liking it. I’m working on a freezer today, we’ll see how the day goes. My left shoulder has been bothering me, so I’m hoping to get into the chiropractor on my way to work. If not today, then tomorrow. He won’t be there Friday.

[maraudinglizard]

I am up, it's raining again, today I battle with DMV to change the vehicle over. Then go find lug nuts, floor mats, and tools to put in it. The joys of a new vehicle ownership.

[Bicycleman]

Kris, I am wishing a good experience for you at DMV.
Here in Murfreesboro, we have one of the best group of people working at the DMV that I have ever experienced.  They actually smile at you and do nice things without being asked.
Example:  When I got the first Tennessee license plate for my 42 year old FORD F100, I was supposed to surrender the original title.  My father was the dealer at the time I bought the truck and his was the signature on the title.  The lady I was dealing with, leaned back and asked another worker to please photocopy the title.  When the coworker came back with the original and copy, my lady handed me the ORIGINAL.  As the original owner with the original title, She realized that title was valuable to me without know the dealer was my father.  It took several day for the smile to wear off.
Kris, I hope your DMV person is that kind!

[maraudinglizard]

Kris, I am wishing a good experience for you at DMV.
Here in Murfreesboro, we have one of the best group of people working at the DMV that I have ever experienced.  They actually smile at you and do nice things without being asked.
Example:  When I got the first Tennessee license plate for my 42 year old FORD F100, I was supposed to surrender the original title.  My father was the dealer at the time I bought the truck and his was the signature on the title.  The lady I was dealing with, leaned back and asked another worker to please photocopy the title.  When the coworker came back with the original and copy, my lady handed me the ORIGINAL.  As the original owner with the original title, She realized that title was valuable to me without know the dealer was my father.  It took several day for the smile to wear off.
Kris, I hope your DMV person is that kind!

Thanks Mike, I have jumped one hurdle with it, insurance on it was easy with no issues with the vin, just got to get the rest transferred over to me without some hang up. Bringing one into Florida can be a pain sometimes.

[Lt. Dan]

Good morning GTA! Up at 0500 CDT. I didn't get to browse GTA as much as I want to as I had a 0700 curbside pickup at Walmart.  It was restock-the-pantry day. Tons of canned vegetables,  soups, etc. Frozen chicken breast,
thighs, fish, pork, beef, etc.  We keep 10 of each of the canned stuff in our pantry. And 10# of flour, cornmeal,  sugar,  etc. All total $463. I'm bushed.  This will last us a while.
In all that only one error,  and that was a jar of pickles in our favor.

[Blowpipe Sam]

Mornin y’all.  Up at the crack of noon.  Already working on a good buzz. Pouring down rain today.  Its a good day for a walk in the woods.  Won’t be anybody out there but me.  Just the way I like it! So I’ll break out the wellies and a synthetic stocked air rifle and take the pups for a drizzly tramp through the swamp!