Good morning!!!!

[m7040]

Drove around our property today to look for damage from the storms. Looks OK except for small branches down all over and tree shelters down.
Also took a picture of the last remaining grave stone on our cemetery. The top was broken off by vandals and the remaining inscription is hard to read

 

[RedNeckGeek]

I really appreciate all the Sprinter, Transit, and insurance stories, folks. Thanks!

One plus for the Ford is there's a dealer in every town. Closest Mercedes-Benz that has Sprinters is two hours away. Down south it's more like 45 minutes. That right there might be the deciding factor.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Also took a picture of the last remaining grave stone on our cemetery. The top was broken off by vandals and the remaining inscription is hard to read

Reminds me of the grave stones in the old cemetary behind the house we moved to when I was seven. They were all made from limestone, and were similarly worn and hard to read. And vandals had broken most of the stones. Not too long ago, my best friend from back then led an effort to raise money and restore the cemetary. I haven't seen it yet, but I thought it was a very nice thing for him to do, and it brought back some fond memories for both of us.

 

[m7040]

I really appreciate all the Sprinter, Transit, and insurance stories, folks. Thanks!


Access to service is a downside to the Sprinter. Only selected MB dealers will do service. And the good ones are always further away. In my case I use Sun Motors in Mechanicsburg PA which is an hour and a half away even though there are several dealers closer by. Luckily I do most of my own service so I seldom need them but on occasion I will put up with the drive because they are reliable and very good.

 

[IXLR8]

I acquired this replica from the widow of the builder through an online auction house call Bring A Trailer. It's a fun site but be careful or you will end up with a new toy like me. The AC Cobra is an iconic 1960s car made famous when Texas race driver/builder Carrol Shelby stuffed a Ford V8 into it and won Lemans beating the Ferraris. This replica is a way to experience driving the classic without actually paying the million dollars plus price tag that any running example would bring today.
This is a 1965 model. Smog and safety exempt. It is the rawest driving experience you will ever get. lol

Is that from a Factory Five kit, or somebody else?

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Propane all done, shop is heating up.

RNG, have you considered the RAM versions?
2022 Ram ProMaster City® Cargo | Seating & More

Not really sure if they are comparable, but seem to have a bunch of features. Might be worth looking into.....

 

[rswyan]

33F and cloudy over @ CAK, heading up to around 35F for the high.

Ten Day says we've moved into more typical temps for this time of year, high temps only in the 30's for the entire period.

No joy on the two remaining valve seats last night. Was thinking with the prevalence battery-powered impact drivers, it would be really nice if someone made a driver bit for those valve seats ... sometimes a little "rat-a-tat-tat" is just what needs to loosen things up. Probably an economic opportunity there.

Did get some work done myself on cleaning off the backs of the tiles. Need to pick up some more single-edge razor blades.

Woman made some oatmeal raisin cookies ...

Did get a little done on cleaning off the free router table. That needs gone through and some refurb and upgrading done to it.

Amazon just dropped off the renewal kit for the shower valve ...

Woman is planning to venture downstairs for a shower, She'll get a real treat when She steps out of it onto the cold floor ...

She's also planning on heading out to do a little grocery shopping later.

I think I'm going to run down to Menards myself and grab a few items, mainly the stuff for the sanding table (hardboard, pegboard), some more wood glue and a brush, plus a few select pieces of some various types of wood for projects (mahogany, maple, red oak, hickory, etc)

Before I do that though, will probably head out and get the deer and bird feeders filled.

Can't remember if I posted this earlier or not, but this is the link for the sanding table the Japanese guy built:

He's a fairly industrious fellow and has built a fair number of tools - mostly out of wood - that look like they would be very handy, quite the craftsman. Offers plans for some of them at I what I think are reasonable prices:

JSK's Plans

Time to get cracking I guess.

Hope everyone is having a great Saturday ...

 

[Alien]

Morning all, sun is up, 40
Son volunteer at church cancelled, GF is sick.
He had his friends over last night for a jam session so no work in garage.
He has a job interview today at a fast food place-son has been dropping off job applications all over town.

RNG - hope they reconsider insturance.
LS - They better reconsider, but ins companies do like to try and shut things down before they discuss. Wish it would be more fair, but hopefully your attorney will get em riled up.

Slept in a bit, now off to do some work.

Be well and hope Alien and PJS pipe up soon.

Thanks Ken
I am still around but have had lots going on and little time on the puter. Lots of hospital Dr visits CT scans etc. Not just for myself. Trying hard to get the paddocks tidied but hard with a bad back. CT scan didn't show any good news for my spine with wear and tear and 2 nerves getting pinched etc which makes walking any distance plain hard work. Dr said, "I'm glad it's not me" !!! A bit depressed about it all and not wanting to give up this slice of paradise so just have to learn to live with it.
Lesley has a bad case of anemia which has knocked her about quite badly as well.
Sorry about the moan but sometimes we have to let it off our chests. I try to get on here but sometimes I just go to bed instead. I get exhausted very easily. Hope you are keeping well and I will do my best to report in when I can.
D.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Drove around our property today to look for damage from the storms. Looks OK except for small branches down all over and tree shelters down.
Also took a picture of the last remaining grave stone on our cemetery. The top was broken off by vandals and the remaining inscription is hard to readView attachment 780134

Looks like :
Wife of Hiram Baker born Sep 15 1821 & died Dec 26 1845 aged 24 years & 3 months& 10 days

The bottom is quote from Rev 14:13 KJV :


Write, Blessed are the dead
which die in the Lord from
henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit,
that they may rest from
their labours; and their
works do follow them.”
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[m7040]

Looks like :
Wife of Hiram Baker born Sep 15 1821 & died Dec 26 1845 aged 24 years & 3 months& 10 days

The bottom is quote from Rev 14:13 KJV :


Write, Blessed are the dead
which die in the Lord from
henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit,
that they may rest from
their labours; and their
works do follow them.”
‭‭

Thanks well done!!!

The top part as best we can remember said:

Sarah Ann Baker
Died in child birth 1845