The Watering Hole

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Rhody

Discussion Starter · Apr 17, 2022 (Edited)

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WELCOME TO THE WATERING HOLE

A stress-free place to gather and share whatever is on your mind! A fun place of mutual respect where you can hang your hat, vent, relax and shoot the bull for a while!

Happy Easter to all who celebrate that faith.

To all others, Happy Spring!

Easter symbolizes a new beginning, so it is fitting that TWH has a new beginning as well!
Along with RFC, TWH has been remodeled!

Actually, it can be anything you imagine it to be!

I am happy to announce that due to the increased bandwidth of the new RFC, there is no longer a need for the weekly closing and re-opening of TWH!!! After 10+ years of weekly "flipping" we now get to keep the doors open continuously! My sincere thanks to our moderators, especially Sophia, for making this possible!

I would also like to thank all the members who have kept this boat afloat for so long! We have become like family here, and now have a permanent residence!

While we have many long-time members who have been enjoying the company found in this amazing virtual bar, we also welcome all new folks. Jump right in! The first drink is always on the house and Veterans always have an open bar!
Al The Infidel (Tubby Slayer extraordinaire) is the bar manager.

So, let's get this re-opening celebration going! Set 'em up, Al! Drinks all around!!!

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M92pv4u

· #23 · Apr 17, 2022

In, Happy Easter.

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· #32 · Apr 17, 2022

dlong said:
Kolbalt is Lowes private brand, right? I almost bought a battery mower but I got my gas one going. Battery mower is in my future, maybe Greenworks. Not cheap, about 5 bills.

Yes, Kobalt is Lowe's private brand. I have the 80v mower, line trimmer and blower.

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M92pv4u

· #50 · Apr 17, 2022

dlong said:
Just had 2 of these huge syringe delivered from Amazon to suck the oil out of small engines. Great idea. I’ll use for the snow blower in the fall. Can probably suck some brake fluid out of the reservoir to get some of the old fluid out and mix with new. Do it about 4 times and most of the fluid will be new.

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M92pv4u

· #61 · Apr 17, 2022

Organism Font Magenta Event

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M92pv4u

· #96 · Apr 18, 2022

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From today, at each of the grandpas' houses.

Window Table Water bottle Window blind Drinking water

Water Leisure Public space Tableware Toddler

Plant People in nature Green Leaf Tree

Water Daytime Building Sky Body of water

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M92pv4u

· #101 · Apr 18, 2022

Al the Infidel said:
Looks like a fun day M92.

It was, my dad's was the first stop. 100 eggs between a 3 & 4 year old... we may have over did it. Lol.

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M92pv4u

· #104 · Apr 18, 2022

W8LON said:
That’s like a thousand dollars worth at Walmart right now!
I should fill my car at Aldi’s for .70c a dozen and become a dealer in Walmart parking lots. I could prosper at $1.25.
Ice cream was still $1.99 this morning though.

Most were plastic candy filled.

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M92pv4u

· #110 · Apr 18, 2022

Goodnight AZ.

M92pv4u

· #164 · Apr 19, 2022

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Got a couple of chores done at my dad's house today, luckily he's my boss so I get paid pretty good to do them...
First was fix his Gadsden flag, it was hanging crooked. Next was re-hang the front screen door, the wood is rotted that it is screwed in to so I filled the hole in with epoxy used to hold concrete anchors.
Next was prime up his misting system and clean up the water cooler for the garage, should have been done before Easter...
Lastly I made a overly complicated, overly built ramp to support and line the gate up with its latch upon closing...

Automotive tire Wood Bumper Road surface Vehicle door

Automotive tire Wood Grass Bumper Road surface

Wood Road surface Asphalt Rectangle Flooring

I'm going to build a flag "pole" like my dad's to mount on my house, I'm thinking here...

Sky Car Vehicle Property Plant

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M92pv4u

· #166 · Apr 19, 2022

Rhody said:
Why didn't you just line it up and re-enforce the pole holding the gate and hinges???

This was quicker

. Both posts are green board 4x6s, 30 y.o., and in a difficult spot. I did repack, shim and adjust the hinges the best that I could. At least I'll be able to reinstall these parts when I eventually have to replace the posts. It's a heavy gate, so support on both sides even with new posts won't hurt anything, well maybe a bare foot.😬

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M92pv4u

· #229 · Apr 19, 2022

Sophia said:
Nice artwork.

I've never had luck with that kind of mount. Eventually wind drag on the flags causes too much movement of the bracket and the fasteners begin wallowing out the holes in the wood. Leverage and all that. Maybe not an issue if there isn't much wind where you live.

Something I've seen work better, though not as attractive, is a two point attachment. The base of the staff on the wall below the fascia and a second supporting bracket on the fascia.

Thanks.

I'll make a custom bracket, I'll try to remember to get a picture.

M92pv4u

· #350 · Apr 21, 2022

GreggieBoy said:
Undergoing some grieving today. One of my former coworkers sent out a text to a couple of us former coworkers. The text stated that another former coworker was shot and killed last night. I am in shock. After I retired we stayed in touch with him and we remained friends. I just finished sponsoring him at the gun club I belong to. We had gotten together several times in the past few weeks as I brought him around to introduce him to some of the other members. The text I received today said that he had a been in some sort of altercation with a neighbor who shot him multiple times. Unfortunately all of this happened when his wife was out. He was with 7 year old son, who ended up calling 911. Not a lot of other details but I feel badly hearing this upsetting news and especially for his wife and son.

Sorry to hear about your friend, that is horrible.

M92pv4u

· #351 · Apr 21, 2022

I can't remember who asked, Al maybe? Buckmark pistols come with one magazine.

Air gun Trigger Gas Gun accessory Bullet

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· #425 · Apr 23, 2022

Hi everyone, busy day. I helped my brother with this the later part of the day.

Cloud Sky Light Infrastructure Tire

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M92pv4u

· #428 · Apr 23, 2022

GP_in_Minn said:
Making giant beer coolers?

Gregg

3ph 400a 230v electric service.

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· #475 · Apr 24, 2022

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Falling wayyyy behind on t.w.h. as usual.
I built this today, on my brother's suggestion. It's a shovel to get the dirt from the bottom of a hole dug for a utility pole.

Automotive tire Hood Bumper Motor vehicle Rim

Household cleaning supply Wood Mop Flooring Floor

Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Hardwood

Flooring Road surface Wood Floor Asphalt

Knee Sleeve Street fashion Thigh Waist

Natural material Artifact Gas Wood Metal

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· #482 · Apr 24, 2022

wookness said:
92, you should apply for a patent on that! Prolly too late as you've thrown it in the public arena.

I do like it, a lot

Thanks.
I'm sure that someone has to make one commercially, why wouldn't they it's such a simple design?

M92pv4u

· #483 · Apr 24, 2022

Kinda pricey, but comparable to what it cost me to make today, time & materials.

https://www.hallssafety.com/store/Pole-Setting-toolsShovels-c59294666

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M92pv4u

· #516 · Apr 24, 2022

dlong said:
WD 40 is a Water Displacement formula after 40 variants. It’s not really a lubricant. Just like the cleaner Formula 409. It’s the 409th try before they got it right.
I sprayed the whole inside and blades on the snowblower with WD40 before putting away for the summer. Moisture barrier for rust I guess.

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· #520 · Apr 24, 2022

Rhody said:
Ok groanards, I need some advice on what might be arthritis in my hands. Working with steel all day every day, has my hands in constant pain. Mostly it the knuckles in my fingers. Also, experiencing trigger finger on my right hand. It's painful, and one of my fingers is usually stuck in a flexed position when I wake up. I really don't want to take any medication, because I don't like taking pills. Maybe some sort of OTC joint inflammation supplement or cream? I ordered something like relief factor that should be here soon. Hoping that will afford some relief.

The side effects that go along with most arthritis meds are terrible! 😬

R

Nothing to add but cracking my knuckles relieves pain for a second.

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