Ron Van
Well-Known Member
that’s a nice valve!
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Morning Everyone...
Well, here it is, Friday morning, not really sure where this week went... The week just flew past us... We got a dusting of snow, but suppose to get the BIG snowstorm tomorrow... I can hardly wait... Nowhere do they call it a snowstorm anymore, they call it a snow squall... What is wrong with the older names... Like car accidents are now called car crashes... Anyways, guess, I am just getting older...
@shan2themax... Cabinet looks fantastic... Great job...
Not a lot to report, as I just got out of bed an hour ago... If anything exciting happens in the remainder of the day, I will let YOU all know... But don't hold your breath... The only thing I have planned for the day is a trip to the dump as soon as I have breakfast...
Have a GREAT day all...
Cheers~
Well, here it is, Friday morning, not really sure where this week went... The week just flew past us... We got a dusting of snow, but suppose to get the BIG snowstorm tomorrow... I can hardly wait... Nowhere do they call it a snowstorm anymore, they call it a snow squall... What is wrong with the older names... Like car accidents are now called car crashes... Anyways, guess, I am just getting older...
@shan2themax... Cabinet looks fantastic... Great job...
Not a lot to report, as I just got out of bed an hour ago... If anything exciting happens in the remainder of the day, I will let YOU all know... But don't hold your breath... The only thing I have planned for the day is a trip to the dump as soon as I have breakfast...
Have a GREAT day all...
Cheers~
Noticed Buffalo Bills moved their Sunday NFL football game to Detroit because Buffalo, New York is expecting 3 - 4 FEET of (lake effect) snow! So be careful up their in CanuckVille...
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I will prolly take a dump later.................
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You know better than that... eat basic foods... green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, basic meats... mostly avoid chopped, formed, sugar added. glued back together deep fried meats... most breakfast 'cereals' are 75-90% sugars...
Are you doing a lot of shopping/spending money just to cheer yourself up?
And some say a financial 'hole in the water'... but good fun/exercise/fresh air/chicks in bikinis...
Ron Van
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Given a choice between snow skiing and water skiing, I'll always go for the bikinis!
Before 1971, marine conversions were basically replacing steel core/freeze plugs with non rusting bronze ones and a camshaft one step above a basic car cam... which is already a step above a basic truck cam... (mainly so cars can advertise bigger HP numbers, while giving up a little MPG)
After '71 to about '95, the emissions slug era engines were also given shallower piston dishes for higher compression ratio and specified for 89 octane marine gas... not street 'regular' 87 octane...
Cars cruise down the hiway with engines needing only producing about 25 HP, inboard boats cruise with engines producing 75 or more HP... and at higher cruising RPMs, so a bump up in engine spec.s needed...
Back when I was fighting my 351W, racing guy Bill Mitchell's World Products in Detroit (later moved to NY) brought out new Windsor Senior iron heads that were capable of using Chevy 'fuely' size valves, bumped up the compression ratio, and had bigger ports. Kaufman Ford Racing offered them for $639/pair brand new and they threw in the needed stainless steel valves setup for Ford hardware. So I added those heads, Crane performance cam, racing intake manifold, Keith Black pistons, big 4 bbl. marine carburetor...
When the 351W came out in 1969-70 for Mustangs, they were 290 HP, but after that compression ratio dropped, valves got smaller, ports got smaller, exhaust ports got blocked, cam timing was retarded, etc...
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I love snow and water skiing, but just getting over 3 years of not being able/barely able to walk...
@BuzzLOL I got up in a hurry and stopped and got them before my MD appt. I can't eat fresh veggies that aren't cooked to death because of the gastroparesis, however I don't normally eat chicken nuggets either. I was in a pinch, and hurry and definitely know better than to go to the store (after MD appt) even the slightest bit hungry.
Because of my moms cats and to some extent, her stuff, I have not decorated or bought anything nice since I moved back to this house 6 years ago. I don't have nice furniture, its stained and gross (cheap at habitat for humanity) and I bought a couch cover to make it look nice.
I very much live like someone who doesn't know anybetter, because I have gotten tired of replacing things because of cat pee and puke over the past 20 years. I won't blame her for ALL of it, because I had 2 cats when I bought the house. However, mine were fixed.... at one point she had 40. The caveat is that she chose to "live" on the back porch, while the cats were inside peeing/puking/pooping. NONE of hers were fixed.
So.... I said all that to say this, I have literally waited 2 decades to be able to have a decent place to live. Not all her fault.....after all I chose to let her live with me.... and I did scream and yell about the cats, and I did have to deal with authorities over them..... thats all another story for another time though.....
The point is.... I am now, nearly free, of the cats. I want a nice stress relieving home to ive in and I am trying to allow myself to do a few things.
I'm also a cheapskate.... so I only buy things used or on clearance. She always made me feel guilty for buying things, and so I always settled for less than I wanted. I still do often, however.... I am learning that I need to buy what I actually want...IF.... it will last for many years... and ONLY if that is true.
I have a video of what I was up against by moving back over here when I left husband #2 6 years ago today actually lol. That went quick! I will see if I can post it. Its sad and disgusting. However, the only way we heal is to share, acknowledge, learn and move on.
So..... the long and short answer to your question is: yes, but no..... yes, but not for the reasons you probably think....
Yes, because I am literally killing myself with stress and I need a relaxing environment!
Speaking of relaxing.... I am off to get a massage! My favorite thing I do for myself.
Have a great afternoon everyone. I am sure I'll be back later!
Because of my moms cats and to some extent, her stuff, I have not decorated or bought anything nice since I moved back to this house 6 years ago. I don't have nice furniture, its stained and gross (cheap at habitat for humanity) and I bought a couch cover to make it look nice.
I very much live like someone who doesn't know anybetter, because I have gotten tired of replacing things because of cat pee and puke over the past 20 years. I won't blame her for ALL of it, because I had 2 cats when I bought the house. However, mine were fixed.... at one point she had 40. The caveat is that she chose to "live" on the back porch, while the cats were inside peeing/puking/pooping. NONE of hers were fixed.
So.... I said all that to say this, I have literally waited 2 decades to be able to have a decent place to live. Not all her fault.....after all I chose to let her live with me.... and I did scream and yell about the cats, and I did have to deal with authorities over them..... thats all another story for another time though.....
The point is.... I am now, nearly free, of the cats. I want a nice stress relieving home to ive in and I am trying to allow myself to do a few things.
I'm also a cheapskate.... so I only buy things used or on clearance. She always made me feel guilty for buying things, and so I always settled for less than I wanted. I still do often, however.... I am learning that I need to buy what I actually want...IF.... it will last for many years... and ONLY if that is true.
I have a video of what I was up against by moving back over here when I left husband #2 6 years ago today actually lol. That went quick! I will see if I can post it. Its sad and disgusting. However, the only way we heal is to share, acknowledge, learn and move on.
So..... the long and short answer to your question is: yes, but no..... yes, but not for the reasons you probably think....
Yes, because I am literally killing myself with stress and I need a relaxing environment!
Speaking of relaxing.... I am off to get a massage! My favorite thing I do for myself.
Have a great afternoon everyone. I am sure I'll be back later!
Learn something new every day... don't recall ever seeing shower valves with male threads...
OK, we'll let it slide this time... LOL!
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Exercising/jogging, etc. may be healthier... and cheaper...
Flyover
Trying not to screw things up worse
I thought about getting a boat. Instead I think I will invest in making friends with people who own boats. Pools too.
I inherited a canoe but I'm probably going to sell it. This isn't the right time and place for me to own a canoe.
I inherited a canoe but I'm probably going to sell it. This isn't the right time and place for me to own a canoe.
Spicoli43
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Nice @havasu, Haven't seen gunsmoke for years... That was such a GREAT show...
Didn't do a hell of a lot today... Went out and bought 2 new hoodies with a zipper... and a pair of winter boots... Was a fast $300...
Other than that, getting ready for the tail end of the storm hitting Buffalo... Suppose to start snowing anytime, and snow till Sunday... Yeehaw... Can hardly wait...
That's about all the excitement today...
Hope YOU are all having a GREAT Friday...
Cheers~
Didn't do a hell of a lot today... Went out and bought 2 new hoodies with a zipper... and a pair of winter boots... Was a fast $300...
Other than that, getting ready for the tail end of the storm hitting Buffalo... Suppose to start snowing anytime, and snow till Sunday... Yeehaw... Can hardly wait...
That's about all the excitement today...
Hope YOU are all having a GREAT Friday...
Cheers~
I got a massage today, it was wonderful. I am 
sure I will have a bruised hip after that. But it sure does feel good currently.
I am making meatloaf, thought I would try something different and use a seasoning pack. I usually only use
, pepper, garlic and 
, and then I use eggs, whatever crackers I have (although I like to use the vegetable ritz), and ketchup. This had some diced onion, the seasoning pack, 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of crackers and no ketchup on the inside, only on the outside on the top. It smells absolutely amazing in here. I can't wait for it to be done!
I have a link for the video of what the house looked like 6 years ago. I wish I had done the video before we started cleaning that day. The very last room is the room that my daughter (18 @ the time) and I and our 2 dogs moved into. We literally stayed in that room all the time when we weren't cleaning.
Its gross and you have been warned should you decide to look... I should do a new video sometime. Hmmmmm
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ErgECEC2FRxGhm5Z7
Also, follow up from other thread.... I only had a small recliner, couch and TV prior to buying and assembling those 2 pieces of furniture.
I hope they show up Monday about looking at the sag and fixing it.... I will need to start saving/planning for new windows and doors after I get carpet. I already have enough saved for that I believe, although I could be wrong.
Anyway, the oven is beeping at me so... everyone have a good evening.
@RedneckGrump stay safe and warm!
sure I will have a bruised hip after that. But it sure does feel good currently. I am making meatloaf, thought I would try something different and use a seasoning pack. I usually only use
, pepper, garlic and , and then I use eggs, whatever crackers I have (although I like to use the vegetable ritz), and ketchup. This had some diced onion, the seasoning pack, 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of crackers and no ketchup on the inside, only on the outside on the top. It smells absolutely amazing in here. I can't wait for it to be done!I have a link for the video of what the house looked like 6 years ago. I wish I had done the video before we started cleaning that day. The very last room is the room that my daughter (18 @ the time) and I and our 2 dogs moved into. We literally stayed in that room all the time when we weren't cleaning.
Its gross and you have been warned should you decide to look... I should do a new video sometime. Hmmmmm
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ErgECEC2FRxGhm5Z7
Also, follow up from other thread.... I only had a small recliner, couch and TV prior to buying and assembling those 2 pieces of furniture.
I hope they show up Monday about looking at the sag and fixing it.... I will need to start saving/planning for new windows and doors after I get carpet. I already have enough saved for that I believe, although I could be wrong.
Anyway, the oven is beeping at me so... everyone have a good evening.
@RedneckGrump stay safe and warm!
