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OtterbatHellcat
02-02-2018, 23:56
Ho-tastic.
I hope some of today was spent exactly how you wanted to spend it, and in a fashion exemplary to your (OUR) foolish expectations.. :D
Ugh, don't watch videos about optical illusions when you're drunk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au3Zt6De7M0
http://www.michaelbach.de/ot/mot-ske/index.html
OtterbatHellcat
02-03-2018, 05:14
Interesting.
Watching Cars 3 with the family. Kid is loving it.
OtterbatHellcat
02-04-2018, 00:36
Abstract thought perhaps, I'm thinking you're going to decide for yourself whether I'm a psycho or not but.....
I've seen some poor behavior by humans, some of it has been conducted by myself from time to time. I'm not proud of that fact, but I will admit it....and I do try to do better as I get older.
As you read this, perhaps you might reflect on an innocent incident that you might have created or been part of without taking the time to realize that you were at the time. I've been in crowded places with lots of people often enough, witnessed selfishness and pure lack of respect for the surrounding people, and just sheer blatant stupidity because no one is as important as you or your needs...ever.
I have a Sams card and shop there from time to time, no big deal....I've seen some over the top shit at a few of those stores over the years....I think you might know what I'm talking about.
I had the misfortune of going to the Costco at Wadsworth and I-70 today at around noon or so. I've never witnessed the frantic level of self serving selfish assholes all in one place at the same time. The entire property was like a massive anthill representing the worst of humanity, or lack thereof. Insane flow of outgoing traffic just trying to get in the door, and more buzz going on inside than a hive of horny bees just trying to bang that queen. I was there against my will, picking up pizzas for those who actually enjoy eating pizza......and while in the Les Nessman marks on the floor at the deli counter......I stood there and did a base reevaluation of society as a whole, and ended up with a hopeless and really disappointing view of the general public and our future. Looking at the people sitting there at the Snack Tables being the pigs that we are, watching the national IQ drop exponentially live in person....like watching the Oprah Springer show.
Okay, mini-rant over. Thanks for listening. I'll go back to my regularly scheduled problems... :)
Abstract thought perhaps, I'm thinking you're going to decide for yourself whether I'm a psycho or not but.....
I've seen some poor behavior by humans, some of it has been conducted by myself from time to time. I'm not proud of that fact, but I will admit it....and I do try to do better as I get older.
As you read this, perhaps you might reflect on an innocent incident that you might have created or been part of without taking the time to realize that you were at the time. I've been in crowded places with lots of people often enough, witnessed selfishness and pure lack of respect for the surrounding people, and just sheer blatant stupidity because no one is as important as you or your needs...ever.
I have a Sams card and shop there from time to time, no big deal....I've seen some over the top shit at a few of those stores over the years....I think you might know what I'm talking about.
I had the misfortune of going to the Costco at Wadsworth and I-70 today at around noon or so. I've never witnessed the frantic level of self serving selfish assholes all in one place at the same time. The entire property was like a massive anthill representing the worst of humanity, or lack thereof. Insane flow of outgoing traffic just trying to get in the door, and more buzz going on inside than a hive of horny bees just trying to bang that queen. I was there against my will, picking up pizzas for those who actually enjoy eating pizza......and while in the Les Nessman marks on the floor at the deli counter......I stood there and did a base reevaluation of society as a whole, and ended up with a hopeless and really disappointing view of the general public and our future. Looking at the people sitting there at the Snack Tables being the pigs that we are, watching the national IQ drop exponentially live in person....like watching the Oprah Springer show.
Okay, mini-rant over. Thanks for listening. I'll go back to my regularly scheduled problems... :)
I hear ya brother.
Doing a two man job alone takes 10x time...
Hurts more too.
I'm getting to old, fat, and tore up to be wrenching on stuff, but I had to change out my hitch rails and shocks today.
Trying to work both sides of a bed alone sucks ass. Vise-gripping and bungee cord lashing wrenches so I could go impact wrench the other side blows. One fucking bolt at a time x8. Some are a total bitch to get to. No wonder I found two rusty old washers down inside one of the shock tower brackets between the bracket and frame. I guess the guys that installed the hitch didn't have any rags.
Of course, I find where they also didn't install required shims in one location between the bracket and bed on each side, and the bolts/nuts/washers, etc are pretty rusted after 13 years, so off to Murdochs for some new hardware. I thought I was paying for pro work, but as usual, I should have done it myself if I wanted it done right. Meh, it held up for 13 years, but I'm adding more tow and ping weight so I want it done RIGHT. I probably could have just put on grade 5, but decided WTH and got all grade 8. Someone cleaned out the entire bin of 1/2" grade 8 nuts. WTF? I found 3 rooting around in other bins. Had to stop at Napa and get raped there for more.
Shocks were kinda secondary, but because one was in the way of the hitch swap, I just got new Bilsteins.
Never did get the fronts done. Tomorrow if I'm not broken in the morning.
I am NOT looking forward to the exhaust brake install coming up... It will be great to have, but installation is gonna bite. It's mostly a one man job, I'm just not looking forward to it, lots of parts and connections and crawling around under the truck. Installing a new go box too, but that's not such a big deal. Couple wiring connections, mostly plug and play.
OtterbatHellcat
02-04-2018, 10:12
Nice job bustin' ass.
I'm gonna get started back up on my truck project soon hopefully....gonna be some of the same situation you've described, but it will be worth it when I get rolling on it.
That whole of you want to do it right do it yourself is why i am 5 projects behind.
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Over the last month, all three animals have been to the vet, daughter going to doctor tomorrow, and I just got out of the ER for chisel related injuries. All when I haven't worked in months.
Where are everyone tonight?
Yeah, floating shelves in closet 2.0.
Great-Kazoo
02-04-2018, 20:16
Bread n Circus's. All the people who vowed not to watch the NFL are watching the NFL.
Busy PW'ing and getting my parts orders in line.
The nurse was telling me how to properly remove the stitches by myself (with lots of winks) so I didn't have to come back in to pay to have it done. I told her I would cut the stitches with my already very sharp chisel. She suggested otherwise. I should have taken this picture and shown it to her for a greater effect.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FCZq4ey4hvb3bqiQmSeweh85RBqtHAAuxKAXZPPkHRQP2LxR2D uhJLSn_hPNwTMoQqcagTsirLhWGH_rAbmgbBWQPb4dwAFkqDnY iX4R6jQoo8coqgZyMdapTYCS3GnOSNblD9E0TA92irXxIdmTjl ew9K-mYg2xUeZQpEw18RcZljA4g_OHD9FFpkfYr2YPsysb_9WJpaiIQ Iuw4kotaPgRzNDW7hTmImYPkKoOX756b7rVT_2LIpv7dGJKhKk xZ2e3DFKiAaMZ3cIL2C1bWFEWrtz7FPvpZJoRDmM_zRCpZcZQv oUa-k23sg4D2HwVlNcargQBjwqXMadZ9y2AM2E0EtmhXMqRaiLRgMf xXPB0ICrUo3ZlWSDhP1h7XkZGLwjQk1RC0yOCqxUolDm-zCymaWGXvHc-w3nBO82mUD3vC8AAd5bwaZJHqnIE0FtMr0ApUp1qP1nL37hihj AVNt_B77mv869CuQmlwnIIHHt373kW2OD5W7jzjPothQSB5yk9 r_oxbnbxS2eXSISrxPRvfmTao0cWfrXy0Z91A3UNbUdO9TWTgp EvwdyWodZcgOmqPu6nmZyok-s6B4GjTpy1haBmeeypkhElpOBV38MadcrXqJbaf7oZBQO4CuFY MEzJznDEN8Rln0Cb-zPeY8Ow_30L67vBQg=w1632-h918-no
I did get a tetanus shot while I was there.
OtterbatHellcat
02-05-2018, 19:55
Well shucks, Irving. I'm sorry to hear about that chisel accident.
Seems like a long chisel to somehow hurt your fingers....were you chiseling something that was in your lap and hit your leg or something?
OtterbatHellcat
02-05-2018, 20:01
All the people who vowed not to watch the NFL are watching the NFL.
FTR... I did boycott the NFL all year, but did watch the Stuper Blow last night. A friend wanted to see the commercials, and my friends Dad wanted to watch it so I made some wings for us and I secretly hoped that Brady would get a head amputation or something, and the Eagles would win. Turned out good.
I was born in Philly too, so I had a slight reason to see how it would turn out. :)
Not fun. I fillet my hand and ended up with 3 stitches a while back. You are right, when the time comes pull the stitches yourself. Get the bastards loose before you snip the knot and pull.
OtterbatHellcat
02-05-2018, 20:05
I've been lucky....I haven't gigged myself good in a pretty long time. Never any fun, that's for sure.
Kid wanted to try on a pack. He seemed very excited. Wonder how excited he'd be at mile 10 and 50lbs which seem to get heavier with every step... lol
http://i66.tinypic.com/snib7l.jpg
OtterbatHellcat
02-05-2018, 20:40
That's cool, Cav.
buffalobo
02-05-2018, 20:41
Looks like he's ready for the 14er's.[emoji106]
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
Holding wood in my hand chisel skipped out. Total first day mistake, and I totally knew better. The chisel is 3x as long as shown in the photo.
Good pocture. This thread needs more pictures.
OtterbatHellcat
02-05-2018, 21:05
Holding wood in my hand chisel skipped out. Total first day mistake, and I totally knew better. The chisel is 3x as long as shown in the photo.
Ouch...and I think you'll remember that. I have certainly suffered some mistake injuries because I was in a hurry to get something done, or I thought a quick short cut on safety would probably work out just fine for me.
Heal up fast bro.
Irv, get a dang wood vise for your shop bench. After my incident I reslized that the more expensive items are sctually cheaper and less painfull.
Btw, the fun starts after you heal and the internal scar tissue needs to let go. Feeling a rip inside your hand is a unique experiance....
Eh, I've got a vise, and more clamps than I know what to do with. I was just being lazy.
Great-Kazoo
02-06-2018, 06:26
Eh, I've got a vise, and more clamps than I know what to do with. I was just being lazy.
And now you have time to remain lazy.
buffalobo
02-06-2018, 09:48
Eh, I've got a vise, and more clamps than I know what to do with. I was just being lazy.I have found this is biggest problem with DYI and I have been guilty of it my whole life.
Not laziness, over confidence and lack of experience. If you had spent 3 years as pro wood worker you would have known better and we would be calling you dumbass.
We have an old saying in our family.
"The cost of your education is the price of your mistakes." - this is why I say I have a Harvard education.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
Well, not knifing or chiseling toward your own hand is pretty day one stuff.
buffalobo
02-06-2018, 10:02
But you don't have the peer group around you. You learn much from the mistakes of others and have over sight to stop you before stupid happens.
DYI = nobody to enforce safety or common sense or make sure your over confidence doesn't become laziness/stupidity.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
I suppose that much is true.
What you need is a cardboard Irving, all bandaged up like an OSHA poster. Wherever you go, whatever you do, be your own reminder.
Also, you need an X Days Without An Accident calendar.
Were you wearing a PT belt?
I need to finish working on my house.
buffalobo
02-06-2018, 10:17
Maybe somebody could do a 3D print of OSHA Irv.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
buffalobo
02-06-2018, 10:18
I need to finish working on my house.Slap another light bandage over existing one and get after it.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
buffalobo
02-06-2018, 10:19
Slap another light bandage over existing one and get after it.
If you're unarmed, you are a victimIt will help make sure stitches are loose when comes time to remove.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
What has happen to people loyalty anymore it seems like it's an extinct ideal.
Not speaking about anyone on site just making a disturbing observation
electronman1729
02-06-2018, 21:45
The Statue of Liberty Offends me tear it down we have enough Free Loaders voting Democratic. Send it back to France
The Statue of Liberty Offends me tear it down we have enough Free Loaders voting Democratic. Send it back to France
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSI8tdiCl6g
OtterbatHellcat
02-06-2018, 21:55
Maybe somebody could do a 3D print of OSHA Irv.
That's a great respectful and caring idea for him, but how would that spread the word about shop safety for everyone else? It's been a while since we had a sight T shirt offer ya know, so maybe we could incorporate a safety minded print of COAR OSHA Irving Tee that could help spread the safety message out to the world.
:D
Care about ya, buddy... ;)
OtterbatHellcat
02-06-2018, 21:58
What has happen to people loyalty anymore it seems like it's an extinct ideal.
Not speaking about anyone on site just making a disturbing observation
I find this interesting coming from someone I know and like, could you expound a little more on the circumstance in which you are referring, Sir?
electronman1729
02-06-2018, 22:10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSI8tdiCl6g
LOL
Am I doing this Jeep thing right?
https://i.imgur.com/hSzvD6Rh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/byJD0ojh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ruHNynSh.jpg
No. Those tires say All Terrain, but they are very clearly Mud Boggers.
Generally just family and "extended" (the people who swears your like family).
Long story..........it's also been a long day, month, 6 weeks.
Ridge you need to have that thing at about 45 degree angle or on it's roof for it to be considered a cool jeep pic [Beer]
The last picture is the only real Jeep picture, since it is clearly in the garage at Cherry Creek Mall.
[ROFL1]
I'll try for some off roading screenshots tomorrow night.
The last picture is the only real Jeep picture, since it is clearly in the garage at Cherry Creek Mall.
LOL.
Driving to work this morning on a sheet of ice, I had an FJ Cruiser behind me acting like he had 4x4 and dangit, he was intending on using it to its perceived potential. I declared, as if he could hear me, that if he passed me I would gladly stop and render aid while making fun of him the entire time. Alas and alack, he simply pursued me in a frustrated manner and never passed. I never broke 40mph and only briefly shifted to 4th gear before realizing the rpms were far too low for 4th to be of use. Really surprised there was no delay declared.
No snow up here today, but supposed to be some on Saturday.
Thanks OBC.
Mazin, if honor was common, no one would ever have cared about it.
Am I doing this Jeep thing right?
https://i.imgur.com/hSzvD6Rh.jpg
LOL @ bicycle tire tracks.
I was looking at that as well. Must be super aired down with very stiff outside sidewalls.
HEY!!!!
What ever happened to Dave Attell?
Am I doing this Jeep thing right?
https://i.imgur.com/hSzvD6Rh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/byJD0ojh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ruHNynSh.jpg
Hell yeah ridge!!! I am buying it once I get back from TDY.
Look up CptRon121 on socialclub.
Great-Kazoo
02-07-2018, 11:49
HEY!!!!
What ever happened to Dave Attell?
Rehab, then mandatory AA
Found him on JRE from 2014, so listening today.
Hell yeah ridge!!! I am buying it once I get back from TDY.
Look up CptRon121 on socialclub.
I've had you as a friend for over a year! Our gameplay schedules just never seem to match up. I'm Ridge_Runner_5 on Social Club.
I've had you as a friend for over a year! Our gameplay schedules just never seem to match up. I'm Ridge_Runner_5 on Social Club.
Even I remember the last time he told you to hit him up.
Great-Kazoo
02-07-2018, 22:41
That is all.
buffalobo
02-08-2018, 00:14
That is all.We got screwed again.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
buffalobo
02-08-2018, 00:18
Watched Stevie Knicks/Peter Frampton concert from '87. He plays better than she sings.
Watching Lindsey Buckingham from '05 now.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
So as I mentioned in another thread, I was reading an article that stated that according to TSA, DIA had the fourth most firearms in luggage in 2017.
What are your guesses as to the number of firearms running through DIA in 2017?
ETA: Ooops, I mis-read the article. I think the article is talking about UNCHECKED guns found in bags. Doh. Still, guess the number.
I've had you as a friend for over a year! Our gameplay schedules just never seem to match up. I'm Ridge_Runner_5 on Social Club.
Yup, never see you online
Even I remember the last time he told you to hit him up.
lol, yeah, I remember this as well now that you mention it. hashtag-failboat
Great-Kazoo
02-08-2018, 13:28
Warm but wind picked up this afternoon. Time to paint parts.
Warm but wind picked up this afternoon. Time to paint parts.
I’ll bite. What kind of parts?
buffalobo
02-08-2018, 13:41
Me too. Fire in stove in shop, temp almost 70°.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
Great-Kazoo
02-08-2018, 15:52
Me too. Fire in stove in shop, temp almost 70°.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
Stove? You are out in the sticks.
Great-Kazoo
02-08-2018, 15:52
I’ll bite. What kind of parts?
My x39 AR project. Debating on my 300 pistol, either paint or sell.
What is this x39 you speak of?
I'm going to say...fifteen unchecked firearms.
Close, 118.
Great-Kazoo
02-08-2018, 23:25
Eureka, there's gold in them hills.
I found a new student for Irving's new course, "Irving's Course For People Who Want To Safety Better And Do Other Stuff Safer Too":
https://i.imgur.com/HVcn0Oi.gif
Today is my last day in Desktop Support land. On to the exciting world of routers, switches, and firewalls; 10 hour shifts and 3 days off a week. Woo!
My ladder tries to break off my spoiler when the back gate opens on its own.
OtterbatHellcat
02-09-2018, 15:33
Generally just family and "extended" (the people who swears your like family).
Long story..........it's also been a long day, month, 6 weeks.
I understand. I've been playing a general support and health care giver role for about the same amount of time. It's very draining for multiple reasons.....doesn't mean I don't care, it's just work that I'd prefer to not be doing, but doing it is the right thing to do...for multiple reasons. Not the least of which would be that I actually do give a shit.
eta...watching elderly people fail and it's effects on the family is a tough proposition.
Unfortunately my days of caregiver are over...I lost my mom on the 26th last month. Mostly that comment was abouy "family"
Lobo of you guys need any supplies hit me up i got you covered.
eta...watching elderly people fail and it's effects on the family is a tough proposition.
They don’t have to be elderly.. watching anyone’s body fail them is miserable.
On the strange side of death.. it truly shows you what a family is made of, what priorities people have, and how fucked our species is.
Death is not easy.. for the living.
Mazin sad to read that your mom passed.
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Great-Kazoo
02-09-2018, 16:24
Unfortunately my days of caregiver are over...I lost my mom on the 26th last month. Mostly that comment was abouy "family"
Condolences from the spouse & I
OtterbatHellcat
02-09-2018, 19:55
Yes, my condolences as well, Sir.
OtterbatHellcat
02-09-2018, 19:57
On the strange side of death.. it truly shows you what a family is made of, what priorities people have
I find this to be accurate...I'm seeing more evidence of this the older I get and the more I see.
Sorry for you loss, Mazin. :(
Great-Kazoo
02-09-2018, 20:38
On the up side, it's freezling out side.
OtterbatHellcat
02-09-2018, 22:27
It's 18 degrees outside here now.....a good word for that would be ....SUCKS.
Also, when describing the act of shoveling snow the same word could be used, however there are others that would be more accurate when used in colorful and vibrantly constructed examples of free form expression concerning that specific topic.
Great-Kazoo
02-10-2018, 00:24
It's 18 degrees outside here now.....a good word for that would be ....SUCKS.
Also, when describing the act of shoveling snow the same word could be used, however there are others that would be more accurate when used in colorful and vibrantly constructed examples of free form expression concerning that specific topic.
swap your snow for the layer of ice we have.
It hasn't snowed enough to shovel down here. Are you being dramatic OBC?
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 01:13
I was referring to shoveling in general....which seems to be expected during the course of Saturday evening and Sunday at the other property.
If it snows enough, that will include plowing at work on my effing weekend. So, I think any amount of snow that requires removal by physical or mechanical means, can royally suck the frozen ripples on the bottom of my nutsack, while getting anally pounded by a gigantic eskimo with a huge icicle for a dick.
I believe this covers the "vibrantly constructed example" aforementioned.
:)
Yeah, that was a violent way to think about snow.
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 07:17
Well, I wouldn't consider it violent...just more "creative" in nature.
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 07:21
And...good morning.
https://youtu.be/a1Tf5uuGvjs
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 07:29
https://youtu.be/JN99jshaQbY
Morning OBC and crew. It's a bit frosty out there. Had to drop of my son at 6am for his bus to regionals. Made it to day two!!! If he wins two in a row today then it's on to state, this would put him 1 year ahead of where we thought he would be this year. Next year state, this year who knows.
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 08:26
Congrats to him !!...and good luck as well.
Great-Kazoo
02-10-2018, 10:06
Saturday Dilemma
Eggs scrambled, or fried.
buffalobo
02-10-2018, 10:33
Saturday Dilemma
Eggs scrambled, or fried.French toast.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
Classic Firearms is having a drawing to win a Steyr AUG. (https://wn.nr/8xKzSH)
Great-Kazoo
02-10-2018, 12:39
French toast.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
Ah say,, round here we only eat Freedom Toast.
Waffles, bacon, and sausage.
First real meal since Thursday night.
We all awoke around 0430 Friday morning clamoring for the bathrooms. It was subsequently agreed upon that we all had food poisoning.
Pretty sure it was the Pork loin. The only one that wasn't sick was the 3 year old and he ate everything else we had except the pork. Level of sickness was commensurate with amount consumed.
My son and I are still recovering, wife seems all better.
They say that learning an additional language helps you know your native language better. I find that it is ruining my English.
Great-Kazoo
02-10-2018, 16:44
They say that learning an additional language helps you know your native language better. I find that it is ruining my English.
American or the Kings English?
As an American, it is not socially acceptable for me to accept the existence of any kind of "king."
Unless, it's the King of Beers.
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 17:46
Ah yes, however it IS socially acceptable as an American if you recognize:
burger king
kings dining and entertainment
martin luther king
king soopers
l.a. kings
elvis
...and a bunch of other stuff I'm not thinking of at the moment.
:)
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 17:47
And Metallica King Nothing.
Okay song.
Don't forget about Fu-King!
I just remembered why I logged onto here in the first place!
How bad is it when you're playing this game: (skip to 4:30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar1eTXoS98w
and reach down to grab your Session beer and still some how knock it over?
https://fullsailbrewing.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/WBA_Winners_medals_1000x500_blog.jpg
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 20:08
That game is interesting...was that you playing it?
No, just a YouTube video I found. About to play ResidentEvil for VR, or continue looking in the store for fun family stuff.
Me: (to wife in a whisper) My kidneys hurt when I pee.
Wife: Maybe stop drinking?
Me: That's a good idea that I had not previously considered.
Me: After spying a refreshing looking glass, half full, of ice water on the counter, slams it in one gulp. Already have the glass half refilled in the sink before the delayed reaction of realizing that refreshing glass of water was Vodka.
Me: This wasn't the plan.
Wife: You idiot, that was my drink.
Me: That wasn't the plan.
**At first glance, a casual observer to this post might wonder to one's self, "Is this not a post for the 'Sippin' thread?" Sure...if any "sipping" were involved.
I’m trying to live healthier. Been laying off of beer. Switched to vodka and rum. You know, for clean living.
UPS tracking website and I have VERY fucking different definitions of what "End of day" means when it comes to delivering my replacement cell phone.
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 20:41
Honestly, I still think the world revolves around you,.....evidently UPS hasn't quite jumped onboard with that yet.
That is a pretty funny water story though.
Someone give me the lowdown on a PS4 online account please. Like what does it cost for the year?
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 20:45
Hey, Ray....how's it going?
I don't see me giving up beer anytime soon....sure it would be better for me, life ain't making it any easier to do something like that....that's for sure.
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 20:49
Someone give me the lowdown on a PS4 online account please. Like what does it cost for the year?
Don't know, brother....I don't have a PS.
UPS tracking website and I have VERY fucking different definitions of what "End of day" means when it comes to delivering my replacement cell phone.
I must be on the end of their route. Most of my UPS stuff shows up between 7:30 and 9:00 in the evening.
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 21:18
https://youtu.be/6xP75qj3nTU
Of course, delay of delivery due to weather. I expected to have that warning last night. Bummer.
Great-Kazoo
02-10-2018, 21:49
Of course, delay of delivery due to weather. I expected to have that warning last night. Bummer.
Call and complain. Oh wait you can't [LOL]
UPS tracking website and I have VERY fucking different definitions of what "End of day" means when it comes to delivering my replacement cell phone.
Was it AFTER 8PM?
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 22:50
https://youtu.be/Hzh9koy7b1E
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 23:01
https://youtu.be/HGo4mPa_bWc
Was shoveling the driveway with the impossibly narrow shovel my wife bought in ignorance last year. Then it hit me. I have a giant sheet of kydex I was given a few years ago and never used for anything. Shoveled drive with kydex sheet. Lucked out that snow was powdery. Wouldn’t have worked with an April dumping.
OtterbatHellcat
02-10-2018, 23:48
Was it one of those ergonomic POS's?
No, it's just about 1.5' wide. Would be a good shovel if the snow is wet and heavy.
buffalobo
02-11-2018, 08:22
Woo hoo, up to -4° from -8°.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
Great-Kazoo
02-11-2018, 08:50
She handed me a twenty dollar bill
for a two fifty fare
and said
Harry, Keep the change
buffalobo
02-11-2018, 09:17
Harry Canyon? He was a cabbie.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
OtterbatHellcat
02-11-2018, 09:37
Howdy.
Scrambled, please.
buffalobo
02-11-2018, 10:17
Not very happy to be getting older.
Went for eye exam Friday. Eyes are still very healthy according to Dr but I need corrective lenses for reading and instrument work.
Will probably end up having to get dedicated shooting glasses after I figure out how prescription works with optics, sights and targets.
Dr did mention that I could bring in primary optic and build set of lenses specifically for it. Am sure that won't be expensive.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
OtterbatHellcat
02-11-2018, 10:37
My eyes aren't getting better over time, that's for sure. I hope they get you hooked up for good vision off and on the range.
Progressive lenses ain't the answer for shooting in my experience.
Corrective surgery or Contacts seem to be the best answers, or convert everything to red dot sights..
buffalobo
02-11-2018, 14:10
Progressive lenses ain't the answer for shooting in my experience.
Corrective surgery or Contacts seem to be the best answers, or convert everything to red dot sights..After spending half hour doing different tests in docs office I decided progressive lens are PIA for optic shooting.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
Great-Kazoo
02-11-2018, 17:30
Progressive lenses ain't the answer for shooting in my experience.
Corrective surgery or Contacts seem to be the best answers, or convert everything to red dot sights..
Everyone's eyes and way to fix them are not a cookie cutter solution. I cannot wear progress lens also, i cannot weat contacts, or corrective surgery, well i can. But if i did that based on previous ocular damage, the only way to fix the issue would leave me with no depth perception. That's from both a 2nd and 3rd opinion.
RDS are fine for some, until one gets past a certain yardage. Then for folks like me it's all (like a portion of my younger years) a blur. My glass guy said bring my pistol in (unloaded) and he'd set me up with lens for shooting. Bifocals did the trick. YESMV
Everyone's eyes and way to fix them are not a cookie cutter solution. I cannot wear progress lens also, i cannot weat contacts, or corrective surgery, well i can. But if i did that based on previous ocular damage, the only way to fix the issue would leave me with no depth perception. That's from both a 2nd and 3rd opinion.
RDS are fine for some, until one gets past a certain yardage. Then for folks like me it's all (like a portion of my younger years) a blur. My glass guy said bring my pistol in (unloaded) and he'd set me up with lens for shooting. Bifocals did the trick. YESMV
The astigmatism in my right eye is much worse than the left and shooting with an RDS has me averaging the multiple dots to make hits...the brighter it is, the worse the multiple images are.
Great-Kazoo
02-12-2018, 00:21
The astigmatism in my right eye is much worse than the left and shooting with an RDS has me averaging the multiple dots to make hits...the brighter it is, the worse the multiple images are.
I hear ya. Was doing a 3 gun years back, running an eotech. Couldn't see shitnshineola past 100 yds, went back to magnified optics. Using the rds on pcc's and lever actions.
Best thing about mixing your own drinks is you have full control of how much alcohol goes in them.
[Awesom]
OtterbatHellcat
02-12-2018, 20:31
Wow....the lady decided to check out. Leaving the rehab to go home and stop taking meds, stop eating, etc......leaving the family to watch her die at her home.
There's no way ya can't respect her wishes, but holy crap that's a tall bill for the family absorb on top of all the emotion and stuff going on already. Holy tough times ahead.
It's not that bad with notice.
Best thing about mixing your own drinks is you have full control of how much alcohol goes in them.
[Awesom]
On the rare occasion I pollute even my cheap JD with diet coke, you should see the look I get from the spousal unit when the double highball, filled with ice, is filled ~ 2/3 to 3/4 with said JD before adding the foul dilution agent.
What, me?
That's the best way fellas.
On the rare occasion I pollute even my cheap JD with diet coke, you should see the look I get from the spousal unit when the double highball, filled with ice, is filled ~ 2/3 to 3/4 with said JD before adding the foul dilution agent.
What, me?
Just a highball glass? She gives me the stink eye when I pull out the 30oz yeti tumbler and start pouring in the black rum. Then asks in a snarky voice, how was your day dear?
buffalobo
02-13-2018, 12:08
Gotta brag on Mrs bo, she usually has drink ready when my day is done and would never contaminate it with mixer.
buffalobo
02-13-2018, 12:10
Today feels like Spring.
A few robins have started to hang out in yard last few days, our sign that season change may be close.
Good thing I have some time to try drive them away, I despise robins.
buffalobo
02-13-2018, 12:21
They appear to bully the local birds, Western Plover, Meadowlark, Western Kingbirds, plus all the little birds like finches and swallows and recently Lark Buntings . When the Robins show up the other birds disappear. Pisses me off when I sit on porch early morning drinking coffee and listening to bird songs, robins show up at dawn and chase everybody else away.
Hmmm. It seems like I used to see Robins all the time, but I don't really anymore. Not at my house anyway. I have an entire bush full of Finches. I think that's pretty cool since I grew up only able to identify Robins, Magpies, and Crows.
buffalobo
02-13-2018, 12:43
We didn't see any Robins for the first several years we were out here. Mostly Plovers and Meadowlarks which are my favorites. Always felt lucky that we have Meadowlarks most all the time. They appear to respond when you closely mimic their call.
Just a highball glass? She gives me the stink eye when I pull out the 30oz yeti tumbler and start pouring in the black rum. Then asks in a snarky voice, how was your day dear?
LOL
OtterbatHellcat
02-13-2018, 17:10
I know those Blue jays are pricks for chasing stuff off.....and I'll keep my mouth shut about Woodpeckers...Grrrrrrr.
OtterbatHellcat
02-15-2018, 20:54
Howdy.
Fuck
Brand new (60 days old) well cared for S8 appears to be bricked.
I set an alarm using google, locked it and put it in my back pocket. Alarm never went off, never heard a tone for low battery or anything. Pull out phone some time later and it's black.
OK, maybe I let the battery drain, hadn't noticed. But it's setup to go into super saver mode when low so WTF? Won't charge from wall charger, won't trickle charge from computer, won't power on/reset. Computer sees only the Qualcomm device. online tech throwing BS that it just needs to trickle for an hour. Yea, right. pretty sure it's fukn bricked pal.
Corporate phone plan (but I paid for the phone) so I can't just walk into a Verizon store for a replacement.
Fuck me
buffalobo
02-15-2018, 23:14
U fiss it.
Not that you asked, but I've come to the conclusion that I'll never pay full retail for a flagship phone again if they are only going to last 2 years or less. I recently replaced my Galaxy 6 with an LG V20. I think those two phones came out around the same time, but if a brand new V20 lasts me another two years for only $270, as opposed to the new V30 lasting only two years for $950, I'll be happy. Just tonight my G6 will no longer power on. Looks like I got a new phone just in time.
I paid $249 to upgrade.
Pay the $7.50/month coverage but it's a 3rd party plan. I think if i "lose" my phone in the lake, there's no deductible. Need to go check.
Not one fookin hiccup or glitch in 60 days until BAM, dead as a doornail.
buffalobo
02-15-2018, 23:37
U fiss it.
I'm actually thinking Verizon might warranty it since there's no physical damage... ?
Gonna call the business support line in the morning.
Fookin tech was so BS'ing me. This thing is bricked.
Does Verizon still subsidize phones?
while I didn't have any internal scaring under my stitches like Eric thought I might, I DID catch the end of a pocket clip under the freshly closed flap, the day after I had the stitches removed. That hurt.
buffalobo
02-16-2018, 12:53
Does Verizon still subsidize phones?I don't think so. Each time I have checked on upgrade last couple years it was ~ $25/month for 2yrs.
Only reason I am not still using S4 is insurance company said no longer available and gave me an S6 last time I broke one.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
buffalobo
02-16-2018, 12:55
I'm actually thinking Verizon might warranty it since there's no physical damage... ?
Gonna call the business support line in the morning.
Fookin tech was so BS'ing me. This thing is bricked.If only couple months old they should. I have them warranty similar failure and it was more than year later.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
Great-Kazoo
02-16-2018, 13:58
If only couple months old they should. I have them warranty similar failure and it was more than year later.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
I'm still wrapping my head around paying close to $1k for a phone.
buffalobo
02-16-2018, 14:01
I'm still wrapping my head around paying close to $1k for a phone.I will go without before I pay 1/2 that. It's a phone.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
hurley842002
02-16-2018, 14:09
It's a phone.
Meh, I wouldn't pay $1k for a flip phone, but what I have is hardly just a phone, and IMO a bargain, as it pretty much replaces a computer for me, yet I can still make phone calls, send text messages, and do countless other things with it.
Meh, I wouldn't pay $1k for a flip phone, but what I have is hardly just a phone, and IMO a bargain, as it pretty much replaces a computer for me, yet I can still make phone calls, send text messages, and do countless other things with it.
I bet your phone could count the tasks.
There are multiple places that will add up what all of the technology in a modern phone is worth. That's a fun rabbit hole to go down when you realize that you can get a phone for $200 that holds millions of dollars worth of technology if it were 1985.
OtterbatHellcat
02-16-2018, 15:44
Irving....this has nothing to do with anything other than the fact it popped in my head today.....
"Don't facts me, Bro".
I was in the middle of some other shit when this went through my head,....thanks.
:D
If only couple months old they should. I have them warranty similar failure and it was more than year later.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
E-mailed corporate. They called VZW Business. No physical or water damage for the 1st year = warranty replacement. "Manufacturing defect."
Replacement Phone is due in tomorrow before Noon.
Just wondering now, since my upgrade was only a 32GB Black S8, if they're sending me a 32GB or 64GB?
Doesn't matter much, I run a 128GB sdcard anyway.
My phone never left the house without a case and screen protector and could pass for brand new. If the replacement is a refurb, it had better be as like new as mine (except for the not working part.)
Great-Kazoo
02-16-2018, 20:31
Irving....this has nothing to do with anything other than the fact it popped in my head today.....
"Don't facts me, Bro".
I was in the middle of some other shit when this went through my head,....thanks.
:D
In the middle of or taking ? Either way, somewhere along the line you'd be in the middle of it
buffalobo
02-16-2018, 21:50
Meh, I wouldn't pay $1k for a flip phone, but what I have is hardly just a phone, and IMO a bargain, as it pretty much replaces a computer for me, yet I can still make phone calls, send text messages, and do countless other things with it.
While still unacceptable I would prefer $500 phone and $500 computer. My tablet($80) does all but actual phone features.
You guys spend what you want but no $1000 phones for me.
Great-Kazoo
02-16-2018, 22:00
While still unacceptable I would prefer $500 phone and $500 computer. My tablet($80) does all but actual phone features.
You guys spend what you want but no $1000 phones for me.
YEAH! I'd Rather spend it on holsters !
buffalobo
02-16-2018, 22:19
Two more rimfire rifles for minions 3 & 4. They have outgrown the Cricket.
And more ammo.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
I'd spent $1,000 on a phone in a heartbeat! If it lasted at least 5 years. Barely lasting 2 years is unacceptable. Two years ago they were still subsidizing phones. Now that they aren't, and cash up front allows no discounts, no more $1,000 phones. So far, I'm liking this idea of waiting a few years and buying brand new old models on clearance. I'm not the guy that needs to be on the cutting edge of technology anyway, I just want the dang thing to work like it's supposed to.
This last upgrade "fee" was the top I'd pay for a few years. $250. I had the option to go S8+ for $350 but even that's too much, plus it's too damn big.
I'd always lagged behind with the $50 or free upgrades when eligible but with older model phones. On rare occasion, if you killed a phone before upgrade eligible, corporate would use one of many they had in reserve (employees that left, credits they get for usage, etc.) In my case last December, it was an opportunity to get current with the phone everyone was recommending. Hell, I took a poll here...
While initially concerned about reports of easily broken glass on the S8's curved screen, I've been completely pleased with the S8 other than the PITB it was to put on a screen protector. That is, until it bricked itself. Researching the issue, I found reports of early release models bricking during user first time setup, but the issue seemed to have been resolved. Maybe I got one on the cusp. Hopefully, Samsung has worked things out and I won't have any further issues.
Since the computer could see the core processor, but the phone won't start or charge, I'm of the opinion the internal memory failed. To that point, I'd posted earlier that it was a 32GB, but I'm not seeing that they ever released a 32GB version (they did for the S7) so maybe I'm mistaken and it was 64GB. Frankly, with either option, I wasn't battling issues of insufficient internal memory like I was with my 16GB S5 and the add-on 128GB card was carrying all the data for apps that used/permitted it, the bulk of that being music and photos/vids.
I loved my S4 and S6, but am happy to have twice the internal storage (64gig) on the new phone. Hope it all goes well for you.
Nice post time stamp by the way.
I loved my S4 and S6, but am happy to have twice the internal storage (64gig) on the new phone. Hope it all goes well for you.
Nice post time stamp by the way.
lol, didn't notice.
OtterbatHellcat
02-17-2018, 07:54
In the middle of or taking ? Either way, somewhere along the line you'd be in the middle of it
I was at work listening to a "know it all" contradicting the kid about something stupid anyways, and I probably looked like some creepy bastard chuckling to myself.
I was gonna go on about not actually being a creepy bastard, but at the same time I bought some costume stuff last night just for the purpose of entertaining an old lady. The truth is....she was mortified by a young black man tending to her private areas after an incident in the assisted living establishment. I picked up a lab coat, giant afro wig, black face paint and some other shit and I'm going to put it all on this morning just to get a laugh out of her and the family. So, I might be a creepy bastard, but at least I'm a funny creepy bastard. ha ha.
OtterbatHellcat
02-17-2018, 07:55
...and, ........good morning.
:)
OtterbatHellcat
02-17-2018, 08:00
I went bowling last night....my best was a 176. :(
I used to not suck at bowling.
Been so long since I’ve bowled I’d probably be happy with that score.
I’ve honestly been thinking about dusting off my stuff and hitting the alley on one of my Fridays off.
OtterbatHellcat
02-17-2018, 11:49
Operation Family Laughter was a success.
Best Line:....
"We have to get this woman to Wall Street immediately"
.....why Wall Street?
"Because this woman has a heart of Gold..."
Win.
I'm happy with over 100 when I bowl.
OtterbatHellcat
02-17-2018, 23:22
You know, we could get together as internet keyboard pilots, and go bowling together. It couldn't hurt too badly, and I promise I won't grab your ass if the lights are on.
:)
3beansalad
02-18-2018, 00:56
19 oz of silver won this evening. Not a bad return for the 28.50 invested
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E-mailed corporate. They called VZW Business. No physical or water damage for the 1st year = warranty replacement. "Manufacturing defect."
Replacement Phone is due in tomorrow before Noon.
Just wondering now, since my upgrade was only a 32GB Black S8, if they're sending me a 32GB or 64GB?
Doesn't matter much, I run a 128GB sdcard anyway.
My phone never left the house without a case and screen protector and could pass for brand new. If the replacement is a refurb, it had better be as like new as mine (except for the not working part.)
Well fuck me to tears.
Got the new phone today and went through setup. The fukn WiFi doesn't work. It sees all the Wifi stuff, just won't connect, claims wrong password and authentication failures. Reports of issues all over the internets.
Change the password on one of my networks, tried disabling the 5G radio, created an open network and nothing there either. Won't connect to my MiFi, won't connect to my wife's phone's hotspot.
fuk fuk fuk
OtterbatHellcat
02-18-2018, 03:01
Technology pisses me off too.
Uh oh, downloaded RecRoom for PS4VR a few days ago, but didn't play until tonight. Didn't realize there was a mic, but In think all the swearing was done on my kids character which may have the mic turned off. Anyway, very fun, and it was free. Paintball capture the flag is tits. Can dial wield, and get shotguns, rifles, and grenades.
In addition, there are also quests you can do. Bows, crossbow, Roman candle, or swords. You can run ahead and spawn/agro stuff, just like in WoW, but in virtual! I had a lot of fun, even though I'm terrible and dragged everyone down, and stayed up too late.
OtterbatHellcat
02-18-2018, 10:26
Having fun....
Rock on, brother.
BladesNBarrels
02-19-2018, 10:26
Uh oh, downloaded RecRoom for PS4VR a few days ago, but didn't play until tonight. Didn't realize there was a mic, but In think all the swearing was done on my kids character which may have the mic turned off. Anyway, very fun, and it was free. Paintball capture the flag is tits. Can dial wield, and get shotguns, rifles, and grenades.
In addition, there are also quests you can do. Bows, crossbow, Roman candle, or swords. You can run ahead and spawn/agro stuff, just like in WoW, but in virtual! I had a lot of fun, even though I'm terrible and dragged everyone down, and stayed up too late.
Okay, that means nothing to me at my age.
Can't wait until the Olympics of 2022 or 2024 depending on who is reporting.
https://www.rollingstone.com/glixel/news/japan-takes-steps-to-have-video-games-in-the-2024-olympics-w515632
OtterbatHellcat
02-19-2018, 19:31
Snow and shitty cold temperatures suck donkey balls.
Snow and shitty cold temperatures chugs goat caulk.
FIFY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-VnIwvY47c&index=4&list=PL-lfalVjlSJH58xqJqT3djjQ97geZ9ey-
Great-Kazoo
02-20-2018, 00:39
What is it Now DumDum ? Yawn
Fred and Barney had a boating accident.
The new car in GTA Online is an old Datsun Z.
https://i.imgur.com/mCC9Dsh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/p0WdKOr.jpg
Ran a sawz-all into some romex today.
Great-Kazoo
02-20-2018, 20:09
Enjoyed an extra helping of much needed cough syrup.
3beansalad
02-20-2018, 20:09
Jim Beam Black....sucks
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OtterbatHellcat
02-20-2018, 20:30
Fred and Barney had a boating accident.
That was Funny.
Ran a sawz-all into some romex today.
Dude, you might want to consider taking a break from DIY for a little bit til your karma gets a new vibe.
OtterbatHellcat
02-20-2018, 20:31
Never had Jim Beam Black....I guess I don't have to worry about it.
If I'm having bad karma, it's from resting on my laurels and not doing enough DIY.
OtterbatHellcat
02-20-2018, 21:18
Ok cool....it was just an idea. ;)
OtterbatHellcat
02-20-2018, 21:20
My karma is chugging goat caulk, ....and I don't think there's any kind of fix for it.
Horrible conditions to start a road trip to Georgia today...but 75 degree weather at 11pm in Kentucky makes it worth it
Yea it isn't 75 here that's for sure
Jim Beam Black....sucks
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Dos Equis Amber sucks.
Great-Kazoo
02-21-2018, 00:51
Dos Equis Amber sucks.
Those the twins use to work at Diamond Cabaret ?
Those the twins use to work at Diamond Cabaret ?
Yup, but only during the lunch buffet.
[ROFL1]
(Do they still have that?)
Great-Kazoo
02-21-2018, 18:25
Yup, but only during the lunch buffet.
[ROFL1]
(Do they still have that?)
Yes, Yes i remember them..... The ones with dollar bill tattoos. Lettering around it said
All You Can Eat, Under a buck.
There was a tight little gal at Shotgun Willie's that could bump her taint to the beat of the music.
How's that for graphic detail?
[LOL]
Great-Kazoo
02-21-2018, 19:43
There was a tight little gal at Shotgun Willie's that could bump her taint to the beat of the music.
How's that for graphic detail?
[LOL]
Knowing at one time a person who managed a few dancers of expression, i could tell a few interesting things one notices when they're comp'd at the door. And after hr soirees
Knowing at one time a person who managed a few dancers of expression, i could tell a few interesting things one notices when they're comp'd at the door. And after hr soirees
No need...
FWIW, a group of us were sent back to our hotel/casino in the club owners limo one evening in Vegas... We sure did drop some coin in that place. The after party was fun too. [dig]
Cut myself again, this time pretty close to the bone. It's just the very tip of my finger though, so it should be fine. I did get use my new (old) nail pullers though.
Great-Kazoo
02-22-2018, 01:08
Cut myself again, this time pretty close to the bone. It's just the very tip of my finger though, so it should be fine. I did get use my new (old) nail pullers though.
Just the tip? Mmmmm
Look we all know you're going crazy at home with no outside work. But seriously hurting yourself, then post here is not the way to boost your numbers.
Get a drunk on then post. Givah ah goh laddie
I was trying to cut the sleeve off some romex with a pocket knife. Due to some temporary mounting solutions, pulling the wire was moving my box, so I was doing it a dumb way. After I cut myself, I did it a better way.
There is a bright side and dark side to many things today.
I got to use my favorite chisel again, but jacked up the edge so now I have to spend who knows how long fixing it.
I got to use this awesome nail puller that I didn't even know what it was for up until last week.
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I was trying to sawz-all through what I thought was a sideways nail and couldn't figure out what was taking so long. This was flush with the wood when I started cutting it. It wasn't until I pulled the board from the other side that I realized what I was dealing with. I used my favorite chisel to remove some wood to get purchase with nail puller. This son of a bitch was in the concrete, so still took a substantial amount of effort on my part. You can see why it was taking so long to cut through once I removed some surrounding wood.
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I got rid of this stupid asshole arched doorway. Future generations living in this house will thank me greatly when it's time to move in. I'm considering getting rid of the arches in the other two doorways, but I may determine it it to not be worth the trouble.
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Finally, I went to the liquor store to get some alcohol to treat my cut. I bought a mix pack of Mexican beer, which I NEVER do, but it was the cheapest mix-pack, and came home to discover this was one of the selections.
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It tastes like Jehova-damn sawdust!!
Oh snap! This just in. After discussing with the wife how the open-ness of the new doorway is great, but now looks awkward compared to the other rounded doorways; we've determined that instead of eliminating the curves in the other doorways, it'd be far easier to just recreate the same rounded shape in the big doorway. "Easier" is a relative term here, and probably not even the correct word, since any drywall related repairs in this house are not "easy" in any real sense. If I'm already working on the difficult drywall for this doorway, might as well make some more dumb curves.
Next, is to determine what to do with the equally as ugly sconce light in the hallway. It is a scone for a reason, so it's going to stay a sconce. I had thrown around the idea of making an inlet (with dumbass matching curves) on the wall. While having my wife look up scone fixtures online to see if there were any she liked, she found several, but they were large. There isn't much room in the hallway as it is, BUT if I make a dumb inlet, I can put a prominent, decorative sconce inside the inlet. This will beautify the space, maintain the dumbass "character" of the house with the curves, and keep the sconce out of the way.
Good talk everyone. Thanks for helping us work through this situation.
Now, how do I want to go about this? You can see in the photos that the original builders just used a 45 degree 2'x4' and slapped a bunch of plaster in there. I think I'll pass on that technique. So the question is, buy a Universal Arch kit like so:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y86r3DpQWQE
Or build my own and make it an arch instead of just rounded corners since the doorway is now about twice as wide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwHnQfI0cwk
Stupid asshole remodeling.
Great-Kazoo
02-22-2018, 08:15
Say yes to the arch kit. You can get creative to save a few $$. but how much will that save labor and #$%^& time ?
Probably not that much. The biggest hassle will still be working around the drywall, which has lathe in the corners and is 6/8" thick. With as long as it takes me to do stuff though, and for only $20, it's probably worth it.
HoneyBadger
02-22-2018, 08:56
It warms my heart to see that the post whore thread is alive and well in my absence. :)
HoneyBadger
02-22-2018, 08:57
I hope all are doing well and enjoying what freedoms the Colorado government has allowed you to keep. California is a stupid place.
Was wondering if you'd ever come back.
Was wondering if you'd ever come back.
*wipes tear* He really does care.
HoneyBadger
02-22-2018, 09:18
Lol love you guys. Our family has gone through kind of a lot in the last few years... several months apart, buying a house, selling a house, moving, new jobs, new kiddo, and some crazy extended family drama. We should be moving out of CA next summer, and odds are good that it will be back to Colorado, but so far the Air Force hasn't given me anything that I've asked for. [facepalm]
Great-Kazoo
02-22-2018, 09:18
*wipes tear* He really does care.
Actually he's in the chairforce. Took him this long to figure out how to reboot his pc.
Or finally get off the hwy . S.M is a fukin horror show, like the rest of coastal CA.
Lol love you guys. Our family has gone through kind of a lot in the last few years... several months apart, buying a house, selling a house, moving, new jobs, new kiddo, and some crazy extended family drama. We should be moving out of CA next summer, and odds are good that it will be back to Colorado, but so far the Air Force hasn't given me anything that I've asked for. [facepalm]
And the one time you use reverse psychology and request some place awful, they will abide by your request.
HoneyBadger
02-22-2018, 09:40
Yeah, my buddy tried that, and he ended up HERE. :-/
I was trying to cut the sleeve off some romex with a pocket knife. Due to some temporary mounting solutions, pulling the wire was moving my box, so I was doing it a dumb way. After I cut myself, I did it a better way.
There is a bright side and dark side to many things today.
I got to use my favorite chisel again, but jacked up the edge so now I have to spend who knows how long fixing it.
I got to use this awesome nail puller that I didn't even know what it was for up until last week.
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I got rid of this stupid asshole arched doorway. Future generations living in this house will thank me greatly when it's time to move in. I'm considering getting rid of the arches in the other two doorways, but I may determine it it to not be worth the trouble.
Finally, I went to the liquor store to get some alcohol to treat my cut. I bought a mix pack of Mexican beer, which I NEVER do, but it was the cheapest mix-pack, and came home to discover this was one of the selections.
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It tastes like Jehova-damn sawdust!!
Ding.
Nasty beer.
I rode one of those old school slide hammer nail pullers for a couple summers doing demo work for my pa and cleaning up boards for re-purpose.
Yeah, my buddy tried that, and he ended up HERE. :-/
Hey there HB, good to see you here again.
buffalobo
02-22-2018, 11:21
Lol love you guys. Our family has gone through kind of a lot in the last few years... several months apart, buying a house, selling a house, moving, new jobs, new kiddo, and some crazy extended family drama. We should be moving out of CA next summer, and odds are good that it will be back to Colorado, but so far the Air Force hasn't given me anything that I've asked for. [facepalm]Got the oldest one out shooting yet?
Glad to see you checking in. Keep em safe.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
Went to Home Depot because they sell the Universal Arch Kit for $19.99, but apparently only online. Guy at Home Depot kind of treated me like some asshole when he couldn't find it, and had apparently never even heard of the thin drywall stuff that flexes into a curve. I may order it, but I may also just try the template.
CoGirl303
02-22-2018, 20:33
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ice skated 68,000 pounds for 50 miles through Western Wyoming on Tuesday. Would have been more fun if not for all the scared drivers doing 25 mph in the fast lane.
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Had an epic range day today in Georgia in preparation for the next few days hog hunts. Lots of 6.5 based rifles...super loud. 300blk and 308 rifles look like the ticket for hogs...hopefully we'll get more than last year.
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ice skated 68,000 pounds for 50 miles through Western Wyoming on Tuesday. Would have been more fun if not for all the scared drivers doing 25 mph in the fast lane.
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That's ick....glad you made it thru safe
HoneyBadger
02-22-2018, 20:52
Hey there HB, good to see you here again.
Thanks. Just checking in to see what's new. :)
Got the oldest one out shooting yet?
Not quite yet. He turns 5 this year, but I don't think he's quite ready.
CoGirl303
02-22-2018, 20:54
That's ick....glad you made it thru safe
Thanks, I'm used to it. Only time it really bothers me is when the winds are 40 mph or higher. That's when white knuckle syndrome appears.
I've driven through Wyoming for 4 years now with empties, loaded 53'ers, doubles and flatbeds.
Drove through 70 mph winds over Elk Mountain on Sunday with 68,000 pounds.
Wyoming I-80 is not for the faint of heart.
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I lived in northern Wyoming, Powell, a long time ago...had many white knuckle days driving our mobile workshop rig for the Air Force...ugh
buffalobo
02-22-2018, 21:08
Thanks. Just checking in to see what's new. :)
Not quite yet. He turns 5 this year, but I don't think he's quite ready.My daughter won't let the minions start shooting until 8yrs old. Minion #8 thinks 3yrs is a lot of lifetimes.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
Great-Kazoo
02-22-2018, 23:34
I seem to be missing ll the excitement in another forum. Oh well there's still time.
Great-Kazoo
02-22-2018, 23:38
Or is there.................
My daughter won't let the minions start shooting until 8yrs old. Minion #8 thinks 3yrs is a lot of lifetimes.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
Thats why got them into archery. Heh heh.
Or is there.................
Gooooooonnnnnnggggggg!
buffalobo
02-23-2018, 00:23
BGC were kinda slow today. Almost an hour at DLI picking up a couple lowers today. Wait was worth it, got a very good price quote on rimfire for minion #4. Gotta get glass for it and get it ordered in.
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