Escape From the Prison Planet
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More astounding progress on the Bro Hauler. Got the front brake cables replaced. Unfortunately, in the process I discovered that it needs front shoes as well. Also found the front bearings were a bit loose. They're sealed so I peeled the dust seal out of the way and forced some grease in. Time will tell if they survive.
Also got my shiny new tail light lense installed.
Aside from that all I accomplished was straightening out some bent items, replaced some more missing hardware, and ride it a little more. I can't get over how well it runs.
Also got my shiny new tail light lense installed.
Aside from that all I accomplished was straightening out some bent items, replaced some more missing hardware, and ride it a little more. I can't get over how well it runs.
House is losing momentum. Siding guys are the current holdup. Less than half done. They were supposed to be finished last week.
Came this close to a fist fight with one of the roofing chimps who had decided it would be cool to use my hill for some 4x4 shenanigans. He's going to find that adventure to be pretty expensive when his boss has to pay to have the excavator come back out and regroom that bank...if he still has a job.
Also, Friday afternoon mountain cows.
The field just to the north of me is just for grazing but the farmers are running cattle in the corn fields to get some stubble before they plow and plant for the year. You can see them in the distance beyond the red barn and across the highway.
Came this close to a fist fight with one of the roofing chimps who had decided it would be cool to use my hill for some 4x4 shenanigans. He's going to find that adventure to be pretty expensive when his boss has to pay to have the excavator come back out and regroom that bank...if he still has a job.
Also, Friday afternoon mountain cows.
The field just to the north of me is just for grazing but the farmers are running cattle in the corn fields to get some stubble before they plow and plant for the year. You can see them in the distance beyond the red barn and across the highway.
And one other random tidbit. Discovered one of the trees in my front yard split 3 ways at the trunk. Inside looks completely healthy. Bummer because it was a beautiful tree and one of the few that I hadn't planned to replace. The previous owner didn't pay much attention to power lines when he planted them all.
Damn siders...who the hell do they think they are! I should send one of our crews down there...they'd have that done in no time!
Sorry to here about the guy and the 4 x 4 tearing up the hill, I think I would've kicked his *ss.
I still can't get over the beautiful views you've got there....
Sorry to here about the guy and the 4 x 4 tearing up the hill, I think I would've kicked his *ss.
I still can't get over the beautiful views you've got there....
I would gladly welcome one of your crews. Honestly, I'm probably the last person who should be building a house. Everyone likes hotdogs but no one wants to see how they're made. Construction guys are filthy animals. There's no reason they can't pack their trash out -- or at least use a trash box. There's empty bottles and wrappers all over the place. I find it really disrespectful. Maybe I should just let it slide. But when I saw that kid attempting to hill climb my $60,000 excavation, I just completely lost my Fonzie. This build ain't cheap and I worked hard for it for decades. Plus, he called me bro.
You can actually bolt the tree back together with some threaded rod. They use to make a "paint" to seal the wood to keep out insects too.
Interesting. I'll probably just drop and replace it later. It's not endangering anything at this point. Hoping the mobile is moved out in early summer then I'll address the landscaping around it.
Thanks but no need. I'll just stab a branch off this willow in the dirt and it'll be 30 feet tall in 4 years. They grow like weeds here.
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