Good morning!!!!

[daugen]

thank you Riptides, that was wonderful

overwhelmed with motivation
if only it was warmer...

rapid unscheduled disassembly
SpaceX second stage blew up though first stage
amazingly returned to base like the world's biggest Roomba.
Boca Chica Texas

SpaceX Launch Facility · 52448-, 54298 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521

âââââ · Aerospace company

www.google.com

there is also a Boca Chica Florida in the Keys
but I never took the boat down that far.
We stopped instead half way down Biscayne Bay
at Boca Chita key, which was a Rockefeller gifted national park that built
a storm proof marina with huge cleats to tie up too.
No facilities, had to bring your own water and run the generator, but what a glorious spot to see
the sun go down.

Boca Chita Key Campground · Miami, FL 33155

âââââ · Campground

www.google.com

it was my favorite boat picture too
lot of mosquitoes...
I never slept well anchoring out so this was much more comfortable to me.
whoever bought those dock cleats didn't skimp, they were built for large ships.
I was using 3/4 lines with 24" loops so mine fit but others with small lines had to fiddle.

 

[B7510HSD]

cam phasers
a term I likely should have understood better before I bought this Expedition.
Though I did not hear any engine rattle or tick, I really wasn't listening for it.
apparently the 3.5 ecoboosts up to 2021 have a variable timing part that goes bad
in the 80-100k mile range. New improved "closed" cam phaser solves problem, but 4000 repair bill since engine
has to come apart.

anyone have an ecoboost with cam phaser problems?
sure want to identify that during my 90 day warranty.
otherwise repair shops seem to think it's a reliable motor.

I thought I had gotten away from hemi tick.
now maybe I have phaser rattle?
one reason I'm going full synthetic on next oil change.

I also read that the 10R80 ten speed trans really wants to have its fluid changed more often
than required, particularly if towing. Another excellent product, until it isn't.

Well Drew hope you have better luck than I did with Ford and the Cam Phasers noisy at startup sounded like a diesel. They would not fix under warranty said it was normal! No more Ford's for me.

 

[Looking4new]

Back in from plowing and a half hour of chin wagging with a neighbour on the road. Now to wait for the Alberta Clipper that is coming.
After the snow that is coming, the temperature is going to drop like a rock. Back down into the minuses.

 

[Popgadget]

- that table is amazing, how long did that cutout take?

I ran that 20 inches per minute, not sure what the overall cut time was, maybe 2 minutes? The part is about 16 inches long. 1/4” cuts at 60”, 20ga is like 130”.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Good breakfast, except they didn't inform us of the time change, and we were late... 39deg and sunny.
cut the screw that I couldn't get out of the mailbox alarm. Took alarm out to mailbox and couldn't get it to work with the magnet, however it triggers in the house. Too much traffic on the road to mess with it any more.
removed insulation and spray foamed around another basement window, one more left to do.

 

[Popgadget]

one 1x6x12 and one 1x10x10 was 132 bucks or something eyewatering.

The 8” x 3/4” bevel cedar siding in VG grade that I used on parts of the old folks home was just about $10 a running foot

 

[daugen]

Well Drew hope you have better luck than I did with Ford and the Cam Phasers noisy at startup sounded like a diesel. They would not fix under warranty said it was normal! No more Ford's for me.

what was the mileage on your truck?
am curious when this set in
once it starts to clatter, unlikely timing on engine right so won't end well.
at least the new and improved part is actually supposed to last
lot of parts to take off and hopefully only done by someone experienced and qualified.
I'm buying a seven year old car. Unlikely Ford will step up at this point. But the dealer gave me their own
full 90 day warranty. They can choose to fix it or refund my money. Because I'm sure not dumping another 4 grand into this truck, when
I already paid top of range.

on my way back from dealer tomorrow going to try to stop by Popgadget's home and he will put
his OBD reader on it, see if any valve related codes. Or any codes at all.

My oldest friend has a F150 with same engine, same concerns. What we don't know is what percentage of engines
this will become a problem for at 100k miles.

 

[B7510HSD]

what was the mileage on your truck?
am curious when this set in
once it starts to clatter, unlikely timing on engine right so won't end well.
at least the new and improved part is actually supposed to last
lot of parts to take off and hopefully only done by someone experienced and qualified.
I'm buying a seven year old car. Unlikely Ford will step up at this point. But the dealer gave me their own
full 90 day warranty. They can choose to fix it or refund my money. Because I'm sure not dumping another 4 grand into this truck, when
I already paid top of range.

on my way back from dealer tomorrow going to try to stop by Popgadget's home and he will put
his OBD reader on it, see if any valve related codes. Or any codes at all.

My oldest friend has a F150 with same engine, same concerns. What we don't know is what percentage of engines
this will become a problem for at 100k miles.

32000

 

[scott_vt]

Good Evening,
Kathleen sent me to a walk-in clinic this afternoon! I have been coughing for the last 2 weeks, she said I woke her up last night with a coughing fit so I agreed to go !

They tested me for the flu and Covid , negative results! She gave me a script , two different anti biotics ! Started them this afternoon, so hoping to feel better soon ! Also have a sinus headache, hoping for some needed sleep for tonite !

Hope all have a good evening!

 

[Thomas]

Wishing you and your bride many more trips around the sun Buppies.

 

[Thomas]

Good Evening,
Kathleen sent me to a walk-in clinic this afternoon! I have been coughing for the last 2 weeks, she said I woke her up last night with a coughing fit so I agreed to go !

They tested me for the flu and Covid , negative results! She gave me a script , two different anti biotics ! Started them this afternoon, so hoping to feel better soon ! Also have a sinus headache, hoping for some needed sleep for tonite !

Hope all have a good evening!

Feet up comfortable pillow hot soup...feel better.

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Saturday) morning. Overnight Low of 13.1C and it's presently 19.3C, overcast with a light breeze. No rain predicted, though.

Not much planned for today. House lawn and front paddock did get mowed yesterday arvo.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[scott_vt]

Good Evening Thomas,

Feet up comfortable pillow hot soup...feel better.

Exactly Thomas !

 

[Tinhack]

Now to wait for the Alberta Clipper that is coming.
After the snow that is coming, the temperature is going to drop like a rock. Back down into the minuses.

We are supposed to get some of the Clipper action down here on Tuesday. Thankfully, we'll be spared the "minuses" but they're saying low 20s with the chance of some white precipitation.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Scott, hope you recover soon.

 

[daugen]

5 inches of snow in the forecast for Tuesday and then deep freeze thereafter.
serious winter weather but normal, I guess this the Alberta Clipper visiting?
folks will be slip sliding away
let's all be super careful to avoid falls
every year someone seems to take a bad fall.

funny I ordered some nice climbing roses from Jackson & Perkins for my new fence.
so now the ads that pop up here are pretty roses in a J&P ad across the page.
too bad they don't smell nice...
and tires over on the right side because I've been looking at them lately.

my brother is picking me up in the morning and taking me to dealership to get my car.
all the way down 611 to Jenkintown, near where the Willow Grove Mall was where the big circus came to town way
back when. Willow Grove Park had a big ferris wheel too.
All built up now.

let's see if they filled up the gas tank. 26 gallon tank, that's worth something...
going to rain tomorrow and then snow thereafter, nice clean car isn't going to stay clean long.
They salt and brine the roads like mad so there are white clouds for days afterward.

 

[Looking4new]

Drew, if there are white clouds on the roads after a snow event, they are just wasting the salt. Also if the black asphalt looks white, they are again wasting the salt.

Scott, drink lots of liquids, chicken soup. Beer counts.

 

[Buppies]

Hope you feel better soon scotty

Thanks Thomas

Good evening all

 

[mostly_gas]

Good morning all. Thursday wx 34ºF for start, partly cloudy light breeze. Light wind, partly cloudy, and high temp was 61ºF. Made coffee to start day, puttered on office stuff, bike ride, no nap, fish club meeting. I should get caught up over weekend.
Catch up starting Wednesday 11:50 PM CST post 201,896:
Dennis thanks for the follow up. Look to be good size bobcats. How did your heating costs change going with the Geothermal? Good luck with long term decisions. Have fun deciding what to do with new camera.
Thursday morning 3:39 AM CST:
Ron glad dentist went well. Hope grocery shopping went well. Hope you got wiring fixed on tractors. Awesome pic with both squirrels in mid air.
Phil hope you get a good price for totaled car. Hope dealer can help you. Sorry about wife catching cold, prayers sent. nice wood work!! I like the burl project.
Drew something like mulch not bad idea over the concrete. Interesting thought on tires and hydroplaning.
Thomas sorry to windy to burn. Hope you get a chance on Friday.
Spike56 I have had several smoke detectors fail in last few years. Sorry about your American Legion post, and way to get contact info for qualified vets?
Billy good points on electric grid capacity issues.
Scott(vt) sorry about your electric bill. Hope work went well in the cold.
Mike sorry driveway still icy. Beer run sounds good. Sorry about your electric bill.
Ken(tin) sorry about lacking items and the cold.
Bill hope you get your snow to plow. Interesting no problem with algae in your neck of the woods. Hope YouTube was fun.
Happy(NC) good to hear it is warming up for you, cold fron comes through here tonight . Sorry you can't remember the special place you put fitting. Glad you have plenty of time to get you to do list done.
Buppies tell the deer I have plenty of tasty shrubs. prayers sent.
Paul glad training went well. Hope the no heat is an easy call. your electric bill sound very reasonable for the number of buildings heated.
Frits sorry you are getting colder next week. I needed to clean my glass door, but ran out of time. Your electric bill is impressively low. Shrimp looks good.
Lou sorry your area has same problem as Spike56.
Ken sorry about day job and paperwork.
Lou always nice to have warm front second. Not a bad electric bill. Hope you get the metering install for charging station.
Drew sorry fence issues. They must have added something to the concrete to prevent freezing, not good for concrete to freeze until it's had a few days to cure.
Don hope no damage to your plants. Hope you have adequate warm clothes for working in February.
Dennis that's colder than our Forecast. sorry about the colder weather.
David hope generator test went well and guy did good at H&F.
Drew fence looks good, glad you have some privacy back.
Drew enjoy your snow.
Randy(ag) hope mowing and trimmer went well. Sorry you have same issue with not enough younger people replacing the old dudes.
Kyle I wouldn't mind more nuclear electric plants. I thin MS is just buying all the power from the plant. Glad work is busy. Insurance is cheap for the motorcycle. Interesting you have problem with bell peppers/
Kyle I didn't know either what BPOE stands for.
Dennis must be MS data centers.
Friday 3:46 AM CST post:
Ron glad good grocery shopping session, Hope seat time plowing was good. Nice feeder pic. Thanks for info on moon acne.
Buppies congrats on 48th wedding anniversary, September would have been mine and Ann's. Hope you get job. Sorry acid reflux pills hidden.
Drew sorry about your batteries not happy with the outdoor temp. My garage stays about 10-15ºF warmer than high for the day. Hope coffee with landlady went well. Prayers for her cancer sent. Hope battery in snow blower charged.
Thomas hope you got the brush piles burned, and gor fuel for tractor.
Bill enjoy your snow plowing. I call the no so smart cars. but if driver leave car in park not sure how smart she is. Nice story on neighbor getting stuck in snow
Billy glad you are getting shed and rooms cleaned out. Hope Della like the free roam in the park.Sorry snow messing with out of towners. Too bad wife wants Christmas decorations down.
Billy pretty pics.
RNG good luck with cast iron kitchen sink project.
Frits glad fire in stove lit off well. Glad you got van back, sorry interior lights a Body Control Module issue.
Dennis hope not too much ice from rain. Hope good breakfast with crew.
Mike sorry about the cold weather on it's way. Sorry about your expensive monkey wrench. Hope $5 sushi doesn't bite you, and you found your favorite beer. I hate hearing stories like you story about the power line ROW. Just doesn't sound right that residential pays for that stuff.
NHBX sorry about the disappeared post, had tha happen to me . Hope errands and puttering went well.
Ken(tin) sorry about the hog damage. If the hog wants better food he should pay for it
Paul glad no heat call went well. Plasma cutter does nice work. We had a water jet at work that used 80 grit mixed in with water. Hope you got driveway plowed and you got to play music tonight.
Scott(vt) sorry you had to work again today.
Friend(trac) hope you enjoyed your dusting of snow. Sorry to hear about coworker, sprains can take longer to heal than breaks.
Ken nice snow. glad fig tree trimmed. Hope pear tree trim goes well.
Tire, no nap, more catch up tomorrow.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues, Mike /BIL in FL, Ron /heart, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /cancer,parathyroid,blood sugar /wife, Thomas /gout, Phil /reflux, Frits /veteran son with mental issues, /granddaughter with Evans Syndrome, Ken /dad dementia, /chronic fatigue, Diet not working, Randy(wag) /sister stoke, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, /wife back issues and cancer, Lou /eye issues, /heart issues, /wife hip replacement, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's hip or leg pain, /back issue, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /marriage dissolving, / friend stop drinking, Dennis /retirement, /neighbor issues, /brother's lymphoma, /dad surgery recovery, Drew /back operation issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, Scotty /back pain, Helogabals /wife's friend situation, Fatjay /father broken hip, ******, Ukraine war, hurricane victims, and Country.

 

[sodamo]

Happy Anniversary Mr & Mrs Buppies