Good morning!!!!

[daugen]

Buckeye, keep getting better.
Paul, hope you are feeling better

might have to order an rv, not finding what I want locally. Apparently MB isn't adding safety tech they are advertising until the next batch of models,
and there are lots in the pipeline going out to dealers in the old configuration. So no adaptive cruise, no auto braking. At least you get regular cruise control.
Thought I was going to get one on Ford Transit diesel chassis, but Ford's chassis will not permit automatic four corner leveling systems. Mercedes has them as factory option. Have had that before, just push a button and after a whole bunch of jerking around it stops and the rig is level. Marvelous gadget well worth the 2800 bucks.
Plus the dealers have consistently told me the MB chassis rides better. Maybe. I know the Ford handles better, per magazine reviews. One thing that was strange on the Ford was seeing 195 size tires on the front, much smaller tire than what is on MB. Possibly a lighter overall weight and better mpg too.
But I am not manually leveling an rv ever again so the Ford is out. This is what is called a B+ RV. Basically a dolled up max length Sprinter van with a slide.
And they seem to hold up, have been making them a while. I wonder if Banks makes an hop up kit for MB, like a push to pass button.
Perhaps I should be looking to AMG...

So far the company I like best is US based Renegade, who also make lux motorhomes with the engine out front, like have your
own Freightliner and rv too, and its parent owns E-1 firetrucks, other truck companies also. Seems to be a good engineering background
for rv's, an approach that is not super lightweight and cost cutting. But they also are a little less expensive than Canadians, with nicer trim on the interior.
Otherwise most of these similar rv's use the same components inside. Leisure Travel and Pleasure Way were the other brands.
Am trying to buy a nice small Buick this time instead of a much larger Chevrolet. Actually Renegade might consider itself above a Buick...who cares if
their price is competitive, which after 15 to 20 percent discounts, are. It's too bad Mitsubishi and Hyundai didn't get into this market, they make similar trucks.

time to get a move on.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 80F @ 5:00AM. Sunny. High 104F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Sad news indeed, Ron. Find comfort in the thought that your GM family cares about you and Betty and hope Hospice will bring her comfort. Many in my family, and now several of my older friends, have gone through Hospice, and it's brought great relief.

Like any family, we band together to support one another, if only through this quirky online media. That goes for all you sickies out there, too: Hurry up and get well, OK?

And Paul, that's no way to spend a birthday. Maybe you'll get a do over this year?

All things in moderation, Drew. Just try not to miss any of 'em, ya hear?

Got word yesterday morning that UPS now had my package ready for pickup. Strangely, the tracking info told me it had been sent back from Chico to someplace in Illinois, and then back to Chico. How can a shipping company make money doing business like that? Glad I'm no longer one of their shareholders, and in the future I'll try to use the Post Office or FedEx whenever possible instead of UPS.

Then dropped by the motorcycle shop to pick up the clutch parts for the red bike; I'd already pulled the transmission out that morning in preparation. Last stop was the bank to withdraw the money for the fire truck, which I drove home yesterday afternoon:



Turns out it's a '60s era Ford F750 converted to fire duty by the Howe company. It holds 750 gallons of water, has a three hundred some cubic inch engine, five speed transmission, and what sound like air brakes. And yes, the lights and siren work just fine, thank you! I'm told my lessons on how to run the pump and such will start sometime next week, and I have a reading assignment to go through all the manuals that were included with the purchase. Since the shop building is on temporary hold, I'll be shopping for an RV cover to give it some protection from the weather; any suggestions on a good one would be appreciated. :confused3:

TGIF, gang. It's been a heck of a week!:drink:

 

[Bird]

Headed downtown after breakfast to find ribs, having a few neighbors over Sat night and going to do
a barbecue.
Now I wonder if they have meatless ribs?...lot of front page news recently on how a plant diet extends your life, keeps you healthier.
Even Simon Cowell has now lost 20 pounds on the diet.

I've quit even messing with cooking ribs. I haven't found any better than the ones we get at Sam's Club. They already have plenty of BBQ sauce, fully cooked, etc. Just cut'em apart and heat'em up, although they ain't bad cold.:laughing:

https://www.samsclub.com/p/extra-meaty-ribs-member-s-mark-3-lbs/prod21372449?xid=plp_product_1_2

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Ron, prayers for you and Betty. I'm at a loss on what else to say. Tough decision to make. Will keep praying.

Had 4 visitors yesterday, 2 from work, then 2 from church. The guy from church, our minister, was the HS baseball coach for my one coworker. I knew that, but wasnt expecting them to show up at the same time. They had a good visit together. They won a state championship his SR year.

Wife and kids made it safe to just past nashville yesterday. Today on to Searcy AR and get youngest in his dorm.

Good night with new roommate, nice guy. What a pleasure to get another good roommate.

Brownies in an hour, cant wait.

 

[wngsprd]

74, still foggy and 96% humidity. Looking for 88 today before a week of 90s.

Ron, prayers said for Betty and you.

Paul, happy birthday and hope you're feeling even better today.

RNG, what a buy...now if the helicopter falls through, we can certainly get a fire truck in with the lights and siren going to help BEF escape. Glad to see your determination to stay at your place despite what the gubmint and powerless company is doing to ya.

BEF, I think I can smell brownies already down here.

 

[PJSprog]

70°F and cloudy this morning, going up to 87° today.

Thanks for all the birthday wishes, fellas. Much appreciated. And yes, I do indeed feel much better today. Whatever it was seems to have come and gone. Took today off from work to have a three day weekend.

Wife is on her way to Kalamazoo, Michigan this morning, taking our deaf foster dog to meet with her new people. They are driving in from Cobourg, Ontario to meet her. So, I told The Wife she needs to teach Kaya the sign for "eh," as she's going to be a Canadog. They have a small sheep farm, and three other Border Collies - one of which is also deaf. As much as she enjoyed trying to heard our ducks, she's going to love it there.

Tough decision your wife made, Ron. Of course, you know we're all thinking of you here.

 

[txdon]

Ok BEF, plan C.
On the 23rd pull a fire alarm and exit the building and look for the lime green fire truck. Ignore the red ones they are there for the alarm and will not take you home.

RNG any hose and nozzles come with the truck?
I’d be looking for a remote control deck gun.

 

[toppop52]

Good morning guys, first day waking up in my bed in three weeks. Not feeling great, I got 12 new meds and some are not playing well with others I think. My clothes sure fit nicely now. But I’m here and kicking so I’m not gonna complain.
BEF, Ron, PJ, I hope your day is brighter.

Drew, I hope you find your Motorhome, my friend in South Carolina has a small 28’ on a GM chassis with a Duramax, they travel all over in it. No idea the brand of RV.

Have a good day all.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

RNG any hose and nozzles come with the truck?

Those two big hoses on the side are to draft water into the tank, but they're way too short to make it to the lake.:laughing: I'm thinking of cutting a fitting into my water tank, though, which sits only a few feet away from where the truck is parked now.

The neighbor lady I got it from said she scavenged several hoses during the Camp Fire. Apparently they were discarded after they were used, and they were included with the purchase. There was also a really nice chrome plated nozzle inside one of the cabinets. :dance1:

And Ron, the truck is gonna have it's own Battery Saver charger hooked up permanently to keep it ready to go.

 

[jbrumberg]

Good morning Everyone!!!!

A humid 58ºF for this morning's low temp; a humid 70ºF presently; and I anticipate a humid high 70ºF's later with a chance for rain showers and/or T-storms.. I might as well copy this as I see similar conditions through mid-week next week. It will be slightly cooler in the Adirondacks this coming week where we will be hooking up with BIL and GF at the Inn. I do not know why, but today for the first time this year Brogen and I walked the entire 2 perimeter paths this morning. Plan for the rest of the day. Clean the kayaks and clean out the truck bed, putter in the garden until we go to a local (w/i 10 miles) restaurant that has recently reopened. This place is basically a farm to table operation fancy hamburger restaurant serving locally raised beef, pork, and chicken and all kinds of pickled locally grown vegetables. It has a focus on fermented and pickled fancy vegetables that a plant based dieter would find interesting:

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Like many here, we have lots of expensive prescribed meds and episodic medical and dental expenses with which to deal. Most of that co-pay cost this time was for my longterm acting insulin. I would be spending a lot more if I threw the unused solution out after 30 days of use as ”recommended (by Big Pharma)." I use it until it is all used up (~+2 months). My 6.2 A1C is testimony as to the Lantus effectiveness beyond the ?Big Pharma) 30 day expiration period. I do keep my insulins refrigerated.

Ron & Betty- I felt so helpless and incapable with my patients/clients challenged by neurodegenerative diseases as they progressed. I respect Betty's and your decision. My continued + thoughts, wishes, and prayers.

"... Find comfort in the thought that your GM family cares about you and Betty and hope Hospice will bring her comfort."- RNG

BEF- I am happy to read of your continued progress and about your new roomie. I hope you improve sufficiently to get discharged home ahead of schedule.

Eric- Your Son reads to be a good responsible and caring person. I wish there were more like him. Anyone involved with Hospice as provider or recipient of services is my hero. The environment and transition is a spiritual experience.

"...Fat and salt, fat and salt. And ding ding ding would go my labs...
But for a party, why not."- Drew Good luck with the ribs. I really like the WeatherUnderground site and products I can relate to the ribs, etc.. I am challenged by all things sausage. I need to cut back on the "partying" and sausages:embarrassed: I will be challenged tonight at the Rabbit-Hole.

Randy- I am happy that you are finally home. Good luck with your meds.

My + thoughts, wishes, and prayers.