Only Dr working today out here is a vet.....LOL
June Locations and all the Banter who can post!
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guido4475
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Nuke the Cat!!!!!!!!
How dare you!
guido4475
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Just put up the curtains to cover the windows, thermal ones.12' of complete darkness during the day! a/c is set on 69, and it is nice and cool in here.The insulation and reflectix and luan must of really helped.So homey in here now.Need to redo the shelves with something lighter in weight eventually.I got rid of so many un-needed items, even a piece of paper got chucked. I'll post some pics later on.The new windshield got put in last week.New phone, one of those Nokia Lumina 900's.Alot to learn on this one.Yea, Dad can be annoying at time, but it is all good.The times of sitting on the porch talking, or watching movies till 3 am bs'ing will be greatly missed, eventually.We pulled out his records from back in his driving days, and figured out he drove close to 3.5 million miles accident free.One of his first trucks was a gas model, getting around 1 mile per gallon! Manifolds so hot, the ground glowed red at night..How things have changed. they just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary together, went out 4 years before that...so cool! true dedication and faithfulness.Saw A couple of John's new trucks here at the yard last night, Sweet! Spec'd out real nice! Wonder if they will run like a Monfort truck back in the day....lol...Got a shortie for Monday, unless anything else comes up, or if they need me to do some locals....Who would of thought that, after the holiday weekend, and the first week of the month, it would be wide open with freight? Just my luck...lol...Bad timing on taking some time off..I've talked enough for now...
chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
Ok, got 2 things on the truck taken care of, there is too much gas in the gas tan to be drilling a hole in the gas tank, so the fuel line for the generator will have to wait for another day...back in service and #2 both here and Taylor...
Guido...just something to consider as far as reducing weight. Best I remember, you have plywood for most of the shelving? A good way to reduce weight is to drill holes in it where applicable. Back in my toolmaking days, Ive drilled thousands of "lightening" holes...usually in metal, but wood will be the same as long as you dont weaken it too much. Try it in a couple places and see what you think. Just do a pattern for looks.
Think pegboard, but with larger holes...anywhere from 1/2" holes on smaller areas to 2" holes on a large area. I always liked to leave as much material between the holes as the diameter of the hole. 1" hole, 1" of material between the holes. You will maintain most of the strength.
Think pegboard, but with larger holes...anywhere from 1/2" holes on smaller areas to 2" holes on a large area. I always liked to leave as much material between the holes as the diameter of the hole. 1" hole, 1" of material between the holes. You will maintain most of the strength.
guido4475
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Such a good idea, I never thought of pegboard.I actually have pine boards as shelving, and frp on the other side for the long shelf holding the appliances.I actually was thinking Thin diamond plate aluminum, with a downward lip against the wall, to secure it, and an upward lip at the face, to hold things in, while a support bracket in the center.I found .050 thickness Diamond plate at the rv outlet store in Elkhart for $65.00 a sheet, 4x8.But I am not sure if this will be too thin or not.I was also told wire shelving would be alot lighter.I havent weighed the difference yet, although it does make sense.I'd have to line the bottom of the shelves with some corrugated plastic to hold things in.Then I thought of standard plastic shelving bolted to the wall...lol...
Mine too!!
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Mine too!!
Mine too - wish I could say so much with such few words!
Now Wolfeman is up there too, for putting it out there in a competition. I've said for years that there should be more such competitions, [and they should be more publicized] as they can only improve our image [not to mention our skills, lol]. I applaud everyone who participates - you're all winners in my eyes.
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Well I'll be home still tomorrow as well....Judys ankle is pretty darned sore....the shovel handle works great as a crutch....been cooking and baking today...and running for whatever she needs....
Mine too!!
Mine too - wish I could say so much with such few words!
Now Wolfeman is up there too, for putting it out there in a competition. I've said for years that there should be more such competitions, [and they should be more publicized] as they can only improve our image [not to mention our skills, lol]. I applaud everyone who participates - you're all winners in my eyes.
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Thanks Cheri.
I wasn't there alone though. They aren't on EO, but the next time you see Blake, Rob, or Eno in the yard, give 'em a high five.
Thank Bill Downing, Safety Director, as well. He got us there.
Thanks Cheri.
I wasn't there alone though. They aren't on EO, but the next time you see Blake, Rob, or Eno in the yard, give 'em a high five.
I'd love to, but I don't know who they are, and I'm really bad at remembering people - it's embarrassing, lol.
Thank Bill Downing, Safety Director, as well. He got us there.
That I will do - I haven't met him yet, but I think I like him already.
ebsprintin
Veteran Expediter
Dittoes on the holes. I drilled out over twelve pounds worth of holes in my shelves.
eb
chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
Good Morning...Had 2 pickups by0800 in Nw Ohio..now heading to 2 drops in SE Mich ...Should be in the yard by noon .. need to visit angie with a copy of my renewed Drivers Licence..
