NorthernRedneck
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Little project in the garage this morning. We had a metal gate to stop the dogs from going downstairs. POS fell apart yesterday so I built one.
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What are you doing today, II
- Thread starter NorthernRedneck
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Nice job on the gate!
Better day for me than yesterday. Got bills paid, got my new truck tire, mounted and installed for $5 LESS than I was quoted yesterday for just the tire. I've been a customer of this guy for years. No clue what his name is, he doesn't know me either. But I keep going back to him for tires because he treats me (and everyone else) fairly.
The lovely Mrs_Bob is on her way to pick up Kobe from daycare (toddler terrorism camp). I expect them home in about an hour.
I just watched (they didn't need my help) the delivery guys unload our new master bathroom cabinets into one of my garage bays. 8 boxes. Thomasville, cherry wood (plywood and solid cherry) cabinets, drawers, sink bases, etc. Arrived much faster than expected given they are part of one of their semi-custom collections and one of the base cabinets is custom depth. Pretty happy with Home Depot lately, at least one of the 2 local stores. I actually refuse to shop at the 'other' local store.
Probably not going to even get started on this until late January? February? I have foot surgery in 10 days and will be in a 'boot' for 6+ weeks. Tile has not even been picked out. We are going to use Delta "Dryden" faucets for both sinks and the double shower. Going to have to find a new toilet too, our current toilet is silver colored, but the new bathroom will be brown or green tones, so the toilet is going to be changed. White or Ivory? If we want to be historically accurate it should be white because that is all that was available in the early 1900's when the house was designed. But my guess is the lovely Mrs_Bob will veto white and opt for an Ivory color... and I will not object, I'd actually prefer and hope she goes with an ivory toilet and matching sinks. But all that, I suppose, will depend upon the tile color?
Better day for me than yesterday. Got bills paid, got my new truck tire, mounted and installed for $5 LESS than I was quoted yesterday for just the tire. I've been a customer of this guy for years. No clue what his name is, he doesn't know me either. But I keep going back to him for tires because he treats me (and everyone else) fairly.
The lovely Mrs_Bob is on her way to pick up Kobe from daycare (toddler terrorism camp). I expect them home in about an hour.
I just watched (they didn't need my help) the delivery guys unload our new master bathroom cabinets into one of my garage bays. 8 boxes. Thomasville, cherry wood (plywood and solid cherry) cabinets, drawers, sink bases, etc. Arrived much faster than expected given they are part of one of their semi-custom collections and one of the base cabinets is custom depth. Pretty happy with Home Depot lately, at least one of the 2 local stores. I actually refuse to shop at the 'other' local store.
Probably not going to even get started on this until late January? February? I have foot surgery in 10 days and will be in a 'boot' for 6+ weeks. Tile has not even been picked out. We are going to use Delta "Dryden" faucets for both sinks and the double shower. Going to have to find a new toilet too, our current toilet is silver colored, but the new bathroom will be brown or green tones, so the toilet is going to be changed. White or Ivory? If we want to be historically accurate it should be white because that is all that was available in the early 1900's when the house was designed. But my guess is the lovely Mrs_Bob will veto white and opt for an Ivory color... and I will not object, I'd actually prefer and hope she goes with an ivory toilet and matching sinks. But all that, I suppose, will depend upon the tile color?
Dasha got a job offer from Apple Computer.
She is a Computer Science major/Math minor.
I don't know the details. She meets with the recruiter on Monday. But huge weight off her shoulders. This is her first offer for post graduation. Nice that she got it 6 months before she graduates. We are thrilled. They sponsor citizenship so that is another huge bonus.
We are planning to get there for lunch?/dinner? mid-week next week so hopefully we will hear lots of details. Until then it is celebration time. I'm just hoping they don't want a Russian cleaning lady!
She is a Computer Science major/Math minor.
I don't know the details. She meets with the recruiter on Monday. But huge weight off her shoulders. This is her first offer for post graduation. Nice that she got it 6 months before she graduates. We are thrilled. They sponsor citizenship so that is another huge bonus.
We are planning to get there for lunch?/dinner? mid-week next week so hopefully we will hear lots of details. Until then it is celebration time. I'm just hoping they don't want a Russian cleaning lady!
FrancSevin
Proudly Deplorable
I just got back from East Rochester NY.
Specifically Leo's Bakery.
Where a machine I sold "as is" to a broker, a longtime friend, who sold it to another broker who sold it to a Bakery Equipment Supply Company who sold it to Leo's Bakery. But, they didn't back it up with service.
This was the last machine I ever built. It was customed and tooled for a customer that went belly up before they could take delivery. It sat in a warehouse for two years. I put my name on every piece of equipment I build so Leo's Bakery, in desperation, called me.
They wanted their money back. They paid more than twice for what I sold the machine. The bakery supply company reneged.
Legally, I have no obligation. But my broker friend's reputation was on the line.
Try as I might, I could not solve their problem over the phone,
Therefore, at my personal cost, I drove there, for three days, to fix the issue.
It could have been many things. There was a possibility that things had been done making repair impossible in the field. It took me a full day to check it out. I prepared the new owner for the worst case scenario. I might have to ship the machine to my shop for repairs. Two weeks and $2,500 freight at his costs.
My charge would be zero.
He flipped out.
I told him I had never had a failure in 35 years of the business. Our definition of "quality" was the delivery of a customer's expectations. Obviously, this was not the case here. Therefore, I would fix it. PERIOD!
Luckily,,,,;
After a thorough review, I realized someone along the chain of buy and sell, had changed one sprocket in the drive line between the front and back of the machine.
It may have been my guy.
Not likely but;;;;
It was simple and stupid.
I ordered a new, proper sprocket, from Granger, to come in the next day.
However, these people had no training on the machine and had set tooling up improperly. So, I spent two days training and making proper tooling for their product.
Something the Bakery Supply had refused to do.
The sprocket arrived noon Thursday. I installed it and within the hour we were running product at twice the speed promised.
They expected a 40 PPM machine. It went at 95 PPM.
Despite success, I would not accept a cash payment. After all, they owed me nothing.
So, when I got back to my truck, it was filled with baked goods.
And that, is what I did today!
I will be putting this story, and more, in a special thread, once I cook dinner for the kids.
Specifically Leo's Bakery.
Where a machine I sold "as is" to a broker, a longtime friend, who sold it to another broker who sold it to a Bakery Equipment Supply Company who sold it to Leo's Bakery. But, they didn't back it up with service.
This was the last machine I ever built. It was customed and tooled for a customer that went belly up before they could take delivery. It sat in a warehouse for two years. I put my name on every piece of equipment I build so Leo's Bakery, in desperation, called me.
They wanted their money back. They paid more than twice for what I sold the machine. The bakery supply company reneged.
Legally, I have no obligation. But my broker friend's reputation was on the line.
Try as I might, I could not solve their problem over the phone,
Therefore, at my personal cost, I drove there, for three days, to fix the issue.
It could have been many things. There was a possibility that things had been done making repair impossible in the field. It took me a full day to check it out. I prepared the new owner for the worst case scenario. I might have to ship the machine to my shop for repairs. Two weeks and $2,500 freight at his costs.
My charge would be zero.
He flipped out.
I told him I had never had a failure in 35 years of the business. Our definition of "quality" was the delivery of a customer's expectations. Obviously, this was not the case here. Therefore, I would fix it. PERIOD!
Luckily,,,,;
After a thorough review, I realized someone along the chain of buy and sell, had changed one sprocket in the drive line between the front and back of the machine.
It may have been my guy.
Not likely but;;;;
It was simple and stupid.
I ordered a new, proper sprocket, from Granger, to come in the next day.
However, these people had no training on the machine and had set tooling up improperly. So, I spent two days training and making proper tooling for their product.
Something the Bakery Supply had refused to do.
The sprocket arrived noon Thursday. I installed it and within the hour we were running product at twice the speed promised.
They expected a 40 PPM machine. It went at 95 PPM.
Despite success, I would not accept a cash payment. After all, they owed me nothing.
So, when I got back to my truck, it was filled with baked goods.
And that, is what I did today!
I will be putting this story, and more, in a special thread, once I cook dinner for the kids.
AWESOME
Not doing much today but this evening I will see former Congressman Steve King at our annual Christmas Potluck for the Iowa Great Lakes Patriots. I already have his signed book, Walking Through The Fire but he will bring a few copies to sell. It's always a good time and meal and I always look forward to chatting with Steve.
Worked in the shop all day, trying to get a head start on next week. I was suppose to be starting a new guy in the shop today that was looking for a part time job. I offered $20.00 per hour to start with no experience and raises as skills improve. When he figured out that I wanted him to work 8 hour days on Saturday and Sunday, it was just too much for him so it fell apart.
Here's a picture of former Congressman Steve King and me at the Christmas potluck dinner:
Lenny, I swear you are the only person I've ever known from forums who has actively been involved in politics and met people.Here's a picture of former Congressman Steve King and me at the Christmas potluck dinner:
Thanks for the recognition. I was brought up do do things, rather than just talk about them.Lenny, I swear you are the only person I've ever known from forums who has actively been involved in politics and met people.
Purdue Fall Open fencing tournament yesterday and one of my former students, who now lives in Texas, came into town and competed in the event. It was a great reunion.
My Purdue kids did great. Gold, Silver and 8th place medals for Saber. Silver, Bronze and 8th for Epee. Bronze and 8th for Foil.
My Purdue kids did great. Gold, Silver and 8th place medals for Saber. Silver, Bronze and 8th for Epee. Bronze and 8th for Foil.
FrancSevin
Proudly Deplorable
Spending the day digging out all of the Christmas stuff so we can decorate the house for company. last summer, I built a 12' X 16' storage space over the garage. It is solid with the 55 year old, accumulated Christmas "junk."
Somewhere in the pile is what we will put up this year.
Bought the live Frazer Christmas tree today. It will sit in the backyard pond sucking up water for at least a week. Hopefully two.
Somewhere in the pile is what we will put up this year.
Bought the live Frazer Christmas tree today. It will sit in the backyard pond sucking up water for at least a week. Hopefully two.
NorthernRedneck
Well-known member
Went to home depot again and picked up more material to build another doggy gate to keep these two separated for now as 99% of the time they are fine together but recently a dominance issue has arrived. Cooper walks by and growls at Honey. Honey is like...yah, you wanna go? And it's a vicious fight. My wife's been scratched trying to keep them apart. My daughter was in between them and got bitten. Like I said they normally got along great and run around together outside. Cooper's eye is currently all bloodshot and he's got bites and scratches on his neck from honey. She doesn't back down when challenged.
I dont envy that, my last dogs were a pitbull and a staffie, both great dogs individually but a couple years in that started fighting and had to keep them separated. They both were 80# dogs and there last fight I got bit by one of them trying to separate them and my had was screwed for the better part of a year, couldn't even move my fingers for 2 months. Anyway its been my experience that once they start fighting its only going to get worse and you will have to keep them separated from now on until they are no more.
NorthernRedneck
Well-known member
Thing is, when they aren't fighting, they are the best of friends and would love to chase each other outside in the yard and lay beside each other in the house. It's not one or the other. The other day, I left the house to go to the truck to get something. Cooper started barking at the door. Honey walked by and Cooper lunged at him. Then the next day, Cooper was under the desk at my wife's feet (she works from home 2 days a week and has an office in our bedroom) and honey jumped from the bed and attacked him without warning. Very frustrating. We're working with a trainer to see if we can do something.
Back to the thread at hand. Not doing anything today apparently as I was up half the night with a burning back. I wasn't even able to get out of bed this morning and my wife was calling in to work to take over my driving duties for the kids.
Back to the thread at hand. Not doing anything today apparently as I was up half the night with a burning back. I wasn't even able to get out of bed this morning and my wife was calling in to work to take over my driving duties for the kids.
Bummer about the back, good luck with the dogs
NorthernRedneck
Well-known member
I've been working out in the garage with my wife doing a big garbage clean up. I loaded it all up this morning on the flat deck then hooked up to the enclosed and headed to the city to pick up some lumber to build shelves in the garage to finally attempt to get organized. Then over to pick up my daughter from school, back home to start building shelves in the garage and drive heir to placement. Back home to do a garbage run with my wife who took the afternoon off to help clean up the garage.
FrancSevin
Proudly Deplorable
Six months ago, I cleared the Northeast corner in the basement, a 12'X14' space full of storage. Mostly records, files, tax stuff, and stuff for which we had no use or with which we just couldn't part. I cleared it and began remodeling it for a kitchenette/Wet bar. Plumbing and electrical are in place except for final hook-ups.
For the last six months, the project was on hold for lack of money and time.
Today I am clearing out the tools and materials so we can,,,, use the space,,,,,for,,,, Storage.
Cabinets, a wine rack, wall signs for Miller and SAM ADAM'S beers, the Crossfire Club. All decorations for my sorta "BAR."
We need to make room and accommodations for 17 people coming in for Christmas.
At the other end of the basement is the original site for the bar with one wall framed out for a large "Belly Up" bar top that overlooks the pool table and room. I gave it up for my Grand-daughter's internet business inventory. After Christmas, I hope to evict her into the storage space and use that area for my wet bar.
To do so, I will be cutting a non-supporting demising wall at 36" from the floor and 12 " from the ceiling. Add a small supporting wing, and cover with a nice stone top. . Can lighting in the header piece and wallah!, a nice eight foot bar just off the pool table far enough for three or four stools.
The room is 8 feet wide there so a back-bar is possible as well.
Now, all I have to do is talk the wife (aka Crumpy Femella here) into it.
For the last six months, the project was on hold for lack of money and time.
Today I am clearing out the tools and materials so we can,,,, use the space,,,,,for,,,, Storage.
Cabinets, a wine rack, wall signs for Miller and SAM ADAM'S beers, the Crossfire Club. All decorations for my sorta "BAR."
We need to make room and accommodations for 17 people coming in for Christmas.
At the other end of the basement is the original site for the bar with one wall framed out for a large "Belly Up" bar top that overlooks the pool table and room. I gave it up for my Grand-daughter's internet business inventory. After Christmas, I hope to evict her into the storage space and use that area for my wet bar.
To do so, I will be cutting a non-supporting demising wall at 36" from the floor and 12 " from the ceiling. Add a small supporting wing, and cover with a nice stone top. . Can lighting in the header piece and wallah!, a nice eight foot bar just off the pool table far enough for three or four stools.
The room is 8 feet wide there so a back-bar is possible as well.
Now, all I have to do is talk the wife (aka Crumpy Femella here) into it.
Last night I worked Sunday into Monday morning we had some/very few residents positive for covid .
The numbers have jumped to 9.
I had to wear an N95 all damn night.
The numbers have jumped to 9.
I had to wear an N95 all damn night.
I'm treating myself to a massage this afternoon.....No, it won't have a happy ending. <GRIN>
I will be hanging around in the bar this evening for something to do. I drink water, so I usually leave around 8 PM when the rest start getting drunk. That's about it.
I will be hanging around in the bar this evening for something to do. I drink water, so I usually leave around 8 PM when the rest start getting drunk. That's about it.
At 8:00 this morning I will be at Walmart with the Kiwanis to help needy families pick Christmas presents for them and of course, the Kiwanis will pay for them.
At 1:00 PM I Nikki Haley will be coming here, so I will go see what she is all about. I am 100% Trump but I like to see what others are about and get in their faces if they are not for the right things.
At 4:30 PM I will be going to the American Legion for a dinner they are putting on for us Veterans.
At 1:00 PM I Nikki Haley will be coming here, so I will go see what she is all about. I am 100% Trump but I like to see what others are about and get in their faces if they are not for the right things.
At 4:30 PM I will be going to the American Legion for a dinner they are putting on for us Veterans.
FrancSevin
Proudly Deplorable
Warm weather today so,,,;
Outside Christmas lights.
Outside Christmas lights.
Warm and semi-sunny today but no plans for outdoor lights this year. It has just been to crazy around the house this season so we are doing inside decorations only.
So far this week I've been to Purdue 3 times. Chicago once. Notre Dame once.
I think today is going to be a semi-relaxing day staying around the house with Kobe, the lovely Mrs_Bob and the dogs
So far this week I've been to Purdue 3 times. Chicago once. Notre Dame once.
I think today is going to be a semi-relaxing day staying around the house with Kobe, the lovely Mrs_Bob and the dogs
NorthernRedneck
Well-known member
Finally got the plow truck working! As you can see, we don't have snow yet but glad it's operational. It took many hours and a few well chosen vocabulary words but it's alive. I disintegrated the original pump on it last year and picked up a replacement but it was cable controlled. We worked on it over 10 hours and couldn't get it to turn both directions. So I picked up another plow to steal the pump from. It's a solenoid pump but a meyers. We attempted to get it to work on my old western controls but abandoned it this morning and switched the complete wiring harness to the one that came with the plow and pump and got everything figured out.
You can see the plow I picked up for the pump laying in the background. Next on the agenda for it is remove the plow as it's going to the shop Monday for new tranny cooling lines. Then installing a set of lights on the plow for better vision at night.
You can see the plow I picked up for the pump laying in the background. Next on the agenda for it is remove the plow as it's going to the shop Monday for new tranny cooling lines. Then installing a set of lights on the plow for better vision at night.
NorthernRedneck
Well-known member
Let's see. Where to start? Lol. First, what is up with the weather? Outside temperature is -6 Celsius with a windchill of -17. And no snow???
For the third time in 3 weeks, someone made a threat at our kids high school and everyone was sent home. What the hell is the world coming to? Biggest problem we had in school was the occasional stink bomb someone let off in the hall.
Our kitchen cabinet doors are finally being installed.
Dad's taxi service has been running with a trip to the city already this morning. Now off to bring our daughter to placement. Then pick her up later, home for supper and back to the city for evening programming for the kids.
For the third time in 3 weeks, someone made a threat at our kids high school and everyone was sent home. What the hell is the world coming to? Biggest problem we had in school was the occasional stink bomb someone let off in the hall.
Our kitchen cabinet doors are finally being installed.
Dad's taxi service has been running with a trip to the city already this morning. Now off to bring our daughter to placement. Then pick her up later, home for supper and back to the city for evening programming for the kids.
Pictures or we won't believe it
