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Ram27 Offline
#301 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 2:32 PM EST
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Sorry for your loss Burner, been down this roadway to many times, but everyone had a GREAT LIFE.

Hope your health issues work out for you as well.


ram27bat
HockeyDad Offline
#302 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 3:54 PM EST
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A blimp just flew over the house advertising for “D ick’s Sports”.

They may need to rethink that slogan.
Gene363 Offline
#303 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 4:16 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
A blimp just flew over the house advertising for “D ick’s Sports”.

They may need to rethink that slogan.



LOL I am surprised they are still in business, their name is appropriate.
MACS Offline
#304 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 4:35 PM EST
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I can get a 50' snake from HD for about $35. Might get one of them bladder thingies... looks like it'll work.
Gene363 Offline
#305 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 4:41 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
I can get a 50' snake from HD for about $35. Might get one of them bladder thingies... looks like it'll work.


I'd try a hose first. If you can get to the far end and it's a fairly straight run, 1/2" PVC with a female hose fitting glued on works pretty well too.
MACS Offline
#306 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 4:49 PM EST
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Hell, I have a 50' garden hose... that may even do it. I won't know until I feel like giving it a try. Maybe tomorrow. I've already taken a shower and don't want to get all sweaty.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#307 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 5:17 PM EST
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Gene363 wrote:
LOL I am surprised they are still in business, their name is appropriate.


Yup..F them.
DrafterX Offline
#308 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 5:48 PM EST
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Sorry hear Burner... never easy... Sad
DrafterX Offline
#309 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 6:19 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
I can get a 50' snake from HD for about $35. Might get one of them bladder thingies... looks like it'll work.



Is it a solid pipe or perforated..?? Huh
MACS Offline
#310 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 6:29 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Is it a solid pipe or perforated..?? Huh


It's a plastic tube with small holes in it for drainage. It's 4-6 inches in diameter. Black in color.
DrafterX Offline
#311 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 6:49 PM EST
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The bladder thing won't work then... it won't pressure up... Mellow
HockeyDad Offline
#312 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 7:32 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
It's a plastic tube with small holes in it for drainage. It's 4-6 inches in diameter. Black in color.


French drain.

Fricking French.
Palama Online
#313 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 9:15 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
French drain.

Fricking French.


When we finally get around to our landscaping project, we intend on doing French Drains to help with getting water away from the house. Not sure if we’re gonna use a perforated pipe or just gravel for the redirect.
DrafterX Offline
#314 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 10:24 PM EST
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I had an issue and just used solid pipe and basically floor drains into da street... roots will get into perf pipe... Mellow
Cheno Offline
#315 Posted: Fri, Jul 14 2023, 11:18 PM EST
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Bourbon trail tour here we go!
izonfire Offline
#316 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 12:45 AM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
The bladder thing won't work then... it won't pressure up... Mellow

My bladder thing pressured up.
Then I emptied it.

Worked perfect… Mellow
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#317 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 6:50 AM EST
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More sweat on the gulf coast today. Currently 76, going to 90 with 80% chance of rain/storms this afternoon. Current humidity is at a low 79%.

Hope everyone has a great Sat.
Ram27 Offline
#318 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 6:56 AM EST
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Welcome to Saturday peeps.

And...........
Ram27 Offline
#319 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 6:57 AM EST
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.......Three One NEIN.
BuckyB93 Offline
#320 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 7:22 AM EST
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Gray day this morning. Supposed to get some Sun in the late morning then a few passing thunderstorms after lunch.

On the schedule today my plan is to make some curry chicken - I have a new recipe that I want to try. I'll prolly also make a batch of spaghetti sauce. Make enough of both to feed the masses and have some leftovers for lunches this week.

Work has been fun. We're gonna have to make some design changes on some of our furniture products as a result of changes in government and consumer product safety protection regulations. It not only impacts us but all manufacturers that sell things like dressers and armoires/wardrobes meant to be used for clothing storage in the US. The STURDY (Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth) act comes into play on these items made on and after Sept 1st.
deadeyedick Offline
#321 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 7:50 AM EST
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Morning folks. No bourbon trail here but we did hit two breweries yesterday along the Columbia river.

Today looks like hike to waterfall, breakfast and farmers market and a wind surfers regatta.

57/90 here
Gene363 Offline
#322 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 7:54 AM EST
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Good Saturday Morning to All! It's a bit overcast 79° on the way to 92° with afternoon rain.
DrafterX Offline
#323 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 8:07 AM EST
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Cool Dudes....
Mr. Jones Offline
#324 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 8:38 AM EST
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Getting up the gumption to set up my yard sale....
Weather is tolerable so far today and my neighbor is having one, she started ag 7:00 am, many customers...I gotta get going!!!

That's tough at 66 yrs old...
Problem is...it's the same amount of work if you
MAKE NOTHING OR DO WELLL

YOU NEVER KNOW

ITS ALWAYS A CRAP SHOOT...
tonygraz Offline
#325 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 9:07 AM EST
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Get workin' -- you got at least 3-4 more years left in you.
corey sellers Offline
#326 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 9:10 AM EST
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Morning gents , bought a flamethrower to help with clean up around a small pond . It is made by Exothermic and is called pulse fire. I hope to try it out today . Putting the dam torches down and upgrading.
8trackdisco Offline
#327 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 9:51 AM EST
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Burner02 wrote:
Another July day on the gulf coast. High around 90 today with 50% chance of rain/storms. I took our two Husky's for a very short walk at 0730 and the humidity was already 90%.

And today is not going to be a good day. We are having to put down our male Husky (old guy) late this afternoon. He is at least 15 and maybe a few months over. He was a rescue and was around two when we took him into our house in Oct 2009. He is down in his hips and age has caught up with him. We feed him filet last night and again morning for a special treat. If it had been up to me he would have crossed the rainbow bridge a few months earlier but the wife was not ready. And then to top things off, she brings up the fact that it has been a year and a day since we had to put his mate down.

Oh well, they are like family and in many cases a lot more likable than some humans we cross paths with.


Peace be with you, Burner. Been on the ride more times than I prefer to remember.
The day you get them, the clock starts ticking. My wife also holds onto our dogs well past their time. That is what is hardest for me. Seeing the look in a dog’s eyes when they’ve had enough, asking you to help- but we can’t.

Wife actually admitted that if we didn’t spend the money to amputate the leg of a past greyhound, she would have held it against me probably forever. So the leg went off, he lived another miserable week, then she decided it was time. Brick wall
8trackdisco Offline
#328 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 9:57 AM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
French drain.

Fricking French.


Is the color Chocolate Mousse?
8trackdisco Offline
#329 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 10:11 AM EST
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Wife got a job offer at her current employer. More hours, responsibility, and coin.

Does match up well with her skill set, so happy for my lady.
MACS Offline
#330 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 10:14 AM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
The bladder thing won't work then... it won't pressure up... Mellow


Well, it does NOT have holes in it. It's plastic tubing that bends, but it's corrugated. I was able to get my arm down in there to feel where the blockage was. The bastids kinked it when they installed it... I got it cleared out, snaked it a little and the water flowed freely. I will definitely have to get the gutters screened or I will be doing this again.
MACS Offline
#331 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 10:16 AM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Wife got a job offer at her current employer. More hours, responsibility, and coin.

Does match up well with her skill set, so happy for my lady.


Congrats to her! Please pass that along.

SHOW ME DA MUNAAAAAAYYYYYYY!
DrafterX Offline
#332 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 10:24 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
Well, it does NOT have holes in it. It's plastic tubing that bends, but it's corrugated. I was able to get my arm down in there to feel where the blockage was. The bastids kinked it when they installed it... I got it cleared out, snaked it a little and the water flowed freely. I will definitely have to get the gutters screened or I will be doing this again.



good thing there wasn't a skunk in there.... Mellow
HockeyDad Offline
#333 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 10:33 AM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
good thing there wasn't a skunk in there.... Mellow


Or a water moccasin. Can we still say “moccasin”?i
HockeyDad Offline
#334 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 10:34 AM EST
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Heading to Fredericksburg Texas in a bit for a few days off.
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#335 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 10:55 AM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
Gray day this morning. Supposed to get some Sun in the late morning then a few passing thunderstorms after lunch.

On the schedule today my plan is to make some curry chicken - I have a new recipe that I want to try. I'll prolly also make a batch of spaghetti sauce. Make enough of both to feed the masses and have some leftovers for lunches this week.

Work has been fun. We're gonna have to make some design changes on some of our furniture products as a result of changes in government and consumer product safety protection regulations. It not only impacts us but all manufacturers that sell things like dressers and armoires/wardrobes meant to be used for clothing storage in the US. The STURDY (Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth) act comes into play on these items made on and after Sept 1st.


Funny any of us are alive today without things like STURDY.
dkeage Offline
#336 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 11:05 AM EST
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Had a sore tooth yesterday. Fingered I’d been grinding my teeth in my sleep. Nope, full blown ouchy tooth ache. Have a brisket and sausage and chicken breast’s prepped for the smoker. Can’t chew…. Brick wall
deadeyedick Offline
#337 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 11:17 AM EST
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Uh oh blender brisket.
DrafterX Offline
#338 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 11:26 AM EST
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I could sure go for some blender brisket about now... Mellow
Gene363 Offline
#339 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 11:31 AM EST
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dkeage wrote:
Had a sore tooth yesterday. Fingered I’d been grinding my teeth in my sleep. Nope, full blown ouchy tooth ache. Have a brisket and sausage and chicken breast’s prepped for the smoker. Can’t chew…. Brick wall


Man that sucks, until you get to the dentist, get some Clove oil. Clove oil is a natural anesthetic and works well on toothache.
Palama Online
#340 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 12:01 PM EST
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Cheno wrote:
Bourbon trail tour here we go!


Bucket List item!

Taking the kids too? Laugh
Palama Online
#341 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 12:12 PM EST
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dkeage wrote:
Had a sore tooth yesterday. Fingered I’d been grinding my teeth in my sleep. Nope, full blown ouchy tooth ache. Have a brisket and sausage and chicken breast’s prepped for the smoker. Can’t chew…. Brick wall


Yikes! Gonz

Hope you find a dentist soon!
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#342 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 12:33 PM EST
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Gene363 Offline
#343 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 12:46 PM EST
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corey sellers wrote:
https://share.icloud.com/photos/027bbS4cYFqhgn96SDLpGf56A


ThumpUp ThumpUp ThumpUp
dkeage Offline
#344 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 1:11 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Yikes! Gonz

Hope you find a dentist soon!

Never been to the dentist here in small town Wyoming. Already filled out the online forms and asked for the first available appointment. Figures that this would happen on the weekend. And the smoker full of meat!
Guess the vacuum sealer will be getting a workout Frying pan

Gene, I tried the clove oil and it worked for a while. See what a Bloody Mary does…..Think
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#345 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 1:36 PM EST
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Soak a cotton ball in whiskey and shove it in der…
rfenst Offline
#346 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 1:39 PM EST
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Daughter is in town form Detroit to escape for the weekend

RANT ON: Her fiancé's mother, a.k.a. MONSTER-IN-LAW, has self-appointed herself my daughter's wedding Czar in a Bride-Zilla fashion. 13 texts and two requests for a face to face meeting to discuss the plans from Monday thru Wednesday night alone (because she already told her friends it was a brunch wedding and not a dinner wedding and "needs" to let them know)! Nothing like making up a stupid b.s. excuses to have to be in the know even before preliminary plans are on the table- for a wedding a year from now- and which doesn't even have a hard date yet. It shouldn't be this way.

My daughter has been holding back to see if the issues would resolve on their own, but they haven't, but they will not. So, in a week or two, when my wife is finally fully recovered from her reconstructive foot surgery, she is going up to Detroit to have lunch with my daughter and her Monster-in-Law Bridzilla. Just for that and nothing else. My even wife plans to fly back home the very same day because the whole trip is just for the lunch with Monster-In-Law. Airport to lunch and then back to the airport within a 6-8 hour time-span.

So, my BLUNT, TELL-IT-LIKE-IT-IS daughter and wife are going to "lay down the law" tag-team style and put an end to this crap. They will be making it crystal-clear that her overbearing intrusion is ruining everyone else's fun and that it is the reason my daughter and her fiancé are leaving Detroit in a couple months, even though they were planning to live there for another year until the wedding. My daughter is going to tell her we don't want the money she offered to contribute so she could invite her "friends" the kids don't even want to know. they aren't going to be invited.

They also plan to explain to her that she is merely just an "honored guest" at the wedding, not the party-planner; and that her behavior and the cold shoulder everyone is giving her is indicative of what her future relationship with her future grand-children will be like- if she totally alienates my daughter and her son over this. RANT OFF.
Gene363 Offline
#347 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 1:55 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
Daughter is in town form Detroit to escape for the weekend

RANT ON: Her fiancé's mother, a.k.a. MONSTER-IN-LAW, has self-appointed herself my daughter's wedding Czar in a Bride-Zilla fashion. 13 texts and two requests for a face to face meeting to discuss the plans from Monday thru Wednesday night alone (because she already told her friends it was a brunch wedding and not a dinner wedding and "needs" to let them know)! Nothing like making up a stupid b.s. excuses to have to be in the know even before preliminary plans are on the table- for a wedding a year from now- and which doesn't even have a hard date yet. It shouldn't be this way.

My daughter has been holding back to see if the issues would resolve on their own, but they haven't, but they will not. So, in a week or two, when my wife is finally fully recovered from her reconstructive foot surgery, she is going up to Detroit to have lunch with my daughter and her Monster-in-Law Bridzilla. Just for that and nothing else. My even wife plans to fly back home the very same day because the whole trip is just for the lunch with Monster-In-Law. Airport to lunch and then back to the airport within a 6-8 hour time-span.

So, my BLUNT, TELL-IT-LIKE-IT-IS daughter and wife are going to "lay down the law" tag-team style and put an end to this crap. They will be making it crystal-clear that her overbearing intrusion is ruining everyone else's fun and that it is the reason my daughter and her fiancé are leaving Detroit in a couple months, even though they were planning to live there for another year until the wedding. My daughter is going to tell her we don't want the money she offered to contribute so she could invite her "friends" the kids don't even want to know. they aren't going to be invited.

They also plan to explain to her that she is merely just an "honored guest" at the wedding, not the party-planner; and that her behavior and the cold shoulder everyone is giving her is indicative of what her future relationship with her future grand-children will be like- if she totally alienates my daughter and her son over this. RANT OFF.

Argh! Argh! Argh!



FIFY
DrafterX Offline
#348 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 2:02 PM EST
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You want Frank and me should have talk with da Monster-in-laws... Huh
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#349 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 2:06 PM EST
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Weddings... in my opinion are a total PIA and a waste of money. I've been through a handful of them. Once as the groom and few times as a member to the groomsmen. If I had to do them over again, I would recommend to just elope and enjoy a honeymoon with the money that a "real" wedding would cost. Then I'd do a small family oriented "official" ceremony (if family wants a ceremony) to appease them for picture taking and all that jazz.

My wedding cost a ton of $ and I didn't know 80% of the people that we sent invites to. It was a nice celebration but in hindsight, it was a waste of money as the celebration was more catered to eating, drinking, and entertainment for the crowd.

Tree Fore NINE!
Gene363 Offline
#350 Posted: Sat, Jul 15 2023, 2:11 PM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
Weddings... in my opinion are a total PIA and a waste of money. I've been through a handful of them. Once as the groom and few times as a member to the groomsmen. If I had to do them over again, I would recommend to just elope and enjoy a honeymoon with the money that a "real" wedding would cost. Then I'd do a small family oriented "official" ceremony (if family wants a ceremony) to appease them for picture taking and all that jazz.

My wedding cost a ton of $ and I didn't know 80% of the people that we sent invites to. It was a nice celebration but in hindsight, it was a waste of money as the celebration was more catered to eating, drinking, and entertainment for the crowd.

Tree Fore NINE!


Great advice, especially "..a small family oriented..." wedding.
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