Good morning!!!!

[daugen]

good morning all
good to hear from PJ. Glad new job going ok.

finally got a call from local guy who owns the motorhome I was interested in seeing.
Going over at 3pm today to check it out. Asked BIL to come along, he owns an excavating company with lots of big
equipment, more mechanical than I am. I need to crawl underneath this rv and check for leaks and wear on the suspension air bags.
Very hard on my neck, so he will do half and I will do half. If it's nice, will go for test ride, not far from rt 95. Need to get it up to speed and observe.
not sure how well it has been maintained, plus it's been sitting basically for last year. I asked for a cold start.

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2008-Coachmen-CROSS+COUNTRY+382DS-5022876536

66k on engine, not much for a Freightliner with Cummins/Allison combo.
More issues of age. At 15 years old, may be some deferred maintenance. For sure, some new tires, belts, all the wear items. I owned an old motoryacht....very similar issues.
Every system must be proven. Has been kept in garage, which is good, but I bet roof has issues or needs resealing. Thankfully have owned three rv's and am very well aware it's not if things will break but when. Maintenance is everything. I'd much rather replace a part than worrying about it failing in Georgia.

remember I broke down in North Louisiana last time (truly busted down in Baton Rouge) and had to return home to PA with a broken motorhome that had parts backordered for weeks.
Once burned, three times learned. Of course no way to get perfect reliability.

very good school board meeting yesterday, nice to see folks in person, usually we just zoom. Got a lot done too.
now to make breakfast with those nice brown eggs given to me.

Ron, isn't it nice when it all goes together smoothly?

 

[ronjhall]

PJ, good to hear things are going good.

 

[Looking4new]

Good morning, the low temp was 25 and going to a high of 30°F. Wind W 5 mph. Periods of light freezing rain mixed with snow. I got lots of ashes, three and a half 5 gallon pails of them. If it gets too thick, I can run the tractor over the flat surfaces and its' weight coupled with the tire chains will break it up.

I think today will be an energy conservation day for sure.

Have a safe day all

 

[KilroyJC]

Good evening all. 44ºF for the start,overcast, light breeze. Moderate wind, rain, clearing in afternoon, and high temp was 60ºF. Bike ride to start the day, 54 miles, near intended end of ride, stopped ans only unclipped one pedal, moved to better stay out of traffic and fell over Broke derailluer hanger, and twisted brake lever. Raspberry on right knew and pride only personal injuries. Got ride home, Volagi down until I can locate new hanger. Peugeot will be in use for a week or two. Went to stepdaughter's for some smoked ribs for dinner.
Yesterday posts 2:30:
Frits interesting collection of car pics thanks.
Ron nice record.
Dennis how did you test fluorescent tubes? Must be good lap for kitties.
Buppies never encountered anyone like that, glad you plowed around her.
RS good luck with stubborn seats.
RS hope seats came out, and wallpaper removal does not affect last functioning bathroom.
David extension looking good.
Randy(wag) Hope the BBQ goes well.
Ted good to hear you got some snow. Good to see pizzas were a hit. Hope attorney has good strategy.
Frits thanks for the link.
Saturday morning.
Ron hope nightstand assembly progress ok by one person. nice pic
Bill hope you conserved a lot of energy.
Buppies safe trip to coast. He thanks you for the prayers. Prayers sent.
Drew hope schoolboard meeting was productive.
Kilroy not sure that is how the dog sees it. Bet Mrs Kilroy looks forward to the shoveling Hope chainsaw work made progress.
Thomas how snow management was successful, and pot rattling had satisfactory result.
Paul glad dinner went well, and everyone slept well. Hope flight was uneventful.
Scotty good to hear trash pump online and hotrod registered and insured.
Mike hope you got some siding done and got he lights and exhaust fan for Milk house.
Scotty hope car is as much fun to drive as it is to look at.
RNG sorry about insurance closing claim before it really started. Good luck with real estate agent.
Jim construction always exciting, never know what will or won't happen next. Sorry about the lights on boat episode. Good luck with wire harness.
Frits thanks for follow up on locust question.
Ted more snow, hope is sticks. Good to hear heater working in fountain. Hope you were able to get started on edge tamers.
Ken sorry about son GF sick. Hope son get job. Hope paperwork went well,
Ron happy b-day to uncle. It really is National Squirrel appreciation day. thought you were yanking out chain
Frits glad new lock set working better.
David sorry about girls amazing comeback. hope racking went well.
Dennis glad game night went well.
Frits shame stone was broken by vandals.
RS sorry about valve seats. Hope wife handled cold floor ok, mine would not. Hope renewal kit works.
Doug thanks for checking in. Sorry to hear about all the medical issues. Hope the Drs can get somewhere with them.
Frits love how the tree just grew around it.
PJ just good to hear from you, we miss you too.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /learning new job, /friends upcoming new baby, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues, Ron /broken arm and heart, Billy /mom hypertension & congestive heart failure, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /new skin cancer spot and treatment, /elbow healing, /wife knee healing, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, /wife's voice, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, Ken /dad possible dementia, /uncle's surgery, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, /wife feeling bad, Lou /eye issues, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's new eye surgery recovery, Chris /neighbor's granddaughter and Covid issues, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage not doing well, / friend stop drinking, Paul/ wife's healing from back surgery, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /land development, / brother "alligallyitus" and back in hospital, Drew /foot heel issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, mike /wife's surgery, Scotty, /back pain, Frits /daughter recovery from surgery, Helogabals /second opinion, /wife's friend situation, Mark /wife colon surgery, Fatjay /father broken hip, Ukraine war, and Country.

Mrs did an AWESOME job - I have to get pictures off the phone and post later.

When we come home, dog always sniffs the car to make sure we didn’t go up the woodlot without her. She got psyched out, because yesterday we used the pickup

 

[KilroyJC]

Good evening all. 44ºF for the start,overcast, light breeze. Moderate wind, rain, clearing in afternoon, and high temp was 60ºF. Bike ride to start the day, 54 miles, near intended end of ride, stopped ans only unclipped one pedal, moved to better stay out of traffic and fell over Broke derailluer hanger, and twisted brake lever. Raspberry on right knew and pride only personal injuries. Got ride home, Volagi down until I can locate new hanger. Peugeot will be in use for a week or two. Went to stepdaughter's for some smoked ribs for dinner.
Yesterday posts 2:30:
Frits interesting collection of car pics thanks.
Ron nice record.
Dennis how did you test fluorescent tubes? Must be good lap for kitties.
Buppies never encountered anyone like that, glad you plowed around her.
RS good luck with stubborn seats.
RS hope seats came out, and wallpaper removal does not affect last functioning bathroom.
David extension looking good.
Randy(wag) Hope the BBQ goes well.
Ted good to hear you got some snow. Good to see pizzas were a hit. Hope attorney has good strategy.
Frits thanks for the link.
Saturday morning.
Ron hope nightstand assembly progress ok by one person. nice pic
Bill hope you conserved a lot of energy.
Buppies safe trip to coast. He thanks you for the prayers. Prayers sent.
Drew hope schoolboard meeting was productive.
Kilroy not sure that is how the dog sees it. Bet Mrs Kilroy looks forward to the shoveling Hope chainsaw work made progress.
Thomas how snow management was successful, and pot rattling had satisfactory result.
Paul glad dinner went well, and everyone slept well. Hope flight was uneventful.
Scotty good to hear trash pump online and hotrod registered and insured.
Mike hope you got some siding done and got he lights and exhaust fan for Milk house.
Scotty hope car is as much fun to drive as it is to look at.
RNG sorry about insurance closing claim before it really started. Good luck with real estate agent.
Jim construction always exciting, never know what will or won't happen next. Sorry about the lights on boat episode. Good luck with wire harness.
Frits thanks for follow up on locust question.
Ted more snow, hope is sticks. Good to hear heater working in fountain. Hope you were able to get started on edge tamers.
Ken sorry about son GF sick. Hope son get job. Hope paperwork went well,
Ron happy b-day to uncle. It really is National Squirrel appreciation day. thought you were yanking out chain
Frits glad new lock set working better.
David sorry about girls amazing comeback. hope racking went well.
Dennis glad game night went well.
Frits shame stone was broken by vandals.
RS sorry about valve seats. Hope wife handled cold floor ok, mine would not. Hope renewal kit works.
Doug thanks for checking in. Sorry to hear about all the medical issues. Hope the Drs can get somewhere with them.
Frits love how the tree just grew around it.
PJ just good to hear from you, we miss you too.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /learning new job, /friends upcoming new baby, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues, Ron /broken arm and heart, Billy /mom hypertension & congestive heart failure, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /new skin cancer spot and treatment, /elbow healing, /wife knee healing, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, /wife's voice, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, Ken /dad possible dementia, /uncle's surgery, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, /wife feeling bad, Lou /eye issues, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's new eye surgery recovery, Chris /neighbor's granddaughter and Covid issues, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage not doing well, / friend stop drinking, Paul/ wife's healing from back surgery, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /land development, / brother "alligallyitus" and back in hospital, Drew /foot heel issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, mike /wife's surgery, Scotty, /back pain, Frits /daughter recovery from surgery, Helogabals /second opinion, /wife's friend situation, Mark /wife colon surgery, Fatjay /father broken hip, Ukraine war, and Country.

Oh yeah - I had some dead standing hazard trees to take down p, and one of them got hung up and I had to waste some time dealing with that. 200’ of rope and some persuasion from the pickup And it came down, shattering on the way down. And since that was right on our main hiking path, it was important to get down. But the time wasted between rigging and pulling cut into “real” tree cutting, — but I got one very nice black walnut and it yielded three straight sections of 12’ - 12’ - 10’, plus some good smaller pieces for posts and wire wood and fence palings.

 

[KilroyJC]

good morning all
good to hear from PJ. Glad new job going ok.

finally got a call from local guy who owns the motorhome I was interested in seeing.
Going over at 3pm today to check it out. Asked BIL to come along, he owns an excavating company with lots of big
equipment, more mechanical than I am. I need to crawl underneath this rv and check for leaks and wear on the suspension air bags.
Very hard on my neck, so he will do half and I will do half. If it's nice, will go for test ride, not far from rt 95. Need to get it up to speed and observe.
not sure how well it has been maintained, plus it's been sitting basically for last year. I asked for a cold start.

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2008-Coachmen-CROSS+COUNTRY+382DS-5022876536

66k on engine, not much for a Freightliner with Cummins/Allison combo.
More issues of age. At 15 years old, may be some deferred maintenance. For sure, some new tires, belts, all the wear items. I owned an old motoryacht....very similar issues.
Every system must be proven. Has been kept in garage, which is good, but I bet roof has issues or needs resealing. Thankfully have owned three rv's and am very well aware it's not if things will break but when. Maintenance is everything. I'd much rather replace a part than worrying about it failing in Georgia.

remember I broke down in North Louisiana last time (truly busted down in Baton Rouge) and had to return home to PA with a broken motorhome that had parts backordered for weeks.
Once burned, three times learned. Of course no way to get perfect reliability.

very good school board meeting yesterday, nice to see folks in person, usually we just zoom. Got a lot done too.
now to make breakfast with those nice brown eggs given to me.

Ron, isn't it nice when it all goes together smoothly?

Did you have a dirty red bandana?

 

[Thomas]

moved to better stay out of traffic and fell over Broke derailluer hanger, and twisted brake lever. Raspberry on right knew and pride only personal injuries. Got ride home, Volagi down until I can locate new hanger.

Short falls sometimes are the hardest falls...glad your alright.

 

[Thomas]

Good to see your still making dust PJ.

 

[scootr]

Good day yesterday. Finished up my fuel tote project. Got a 55 gal drum with an electric pump and forklift adapter. Should be easy enough to live with. Fixed the Hydraulic fitting leak on the new pallet fork grapple. Cheap little project for an old set of forks lying around. Now I can clear the creek of all the brush and debris. Should be handy handling tree branches and such too. Almost reached 60º yesterday... If it gets that warm today I'll do some tractoring. Plenty of drainage and weed abatement work after the storms.

 

[Thomas]

Prayers strong thoughts for your wife Dr. appointment Monday Phil.