Sounds like a lot of work Kyle! I'm not ashamed to admit I'm not the kind of guy who's cut out for manual labor. Aside health problems that affect that, it's never been something I've enjoyed much. I've always looked up to those who do the kind of things I can't, and your vocation is one of those.

Had the day off today, so I spent my time taking care of some pre-winter preparations around the house. Changed the oil in the snow blower, replaced a blower motor in my mother-in-law's car, Fluid Filmed the cars, and brought home a couple hundred pounds of salt from the store. We hit 40 today, which is something we may only see a few times between now and spring.

 

I am thankful that the cold has been taking its time getting here this year. I don't ever appreciate the sudden drop off, so this year has been nice. We'll see how long it takes to really start getting cold. I'm sure it will coincide with when we run out of inside work.

 

Morning guys.
It is a cold one this morning. I have about *19.

Tom on my list for the weekend is to do fluid film on my vehicles.

 

Good morning guys.

I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.

 

Good morning everyone!

 

Morning everyone,

Back from my trip to Burlington, Vermont. Kathy put a deposit on a Gateway 5th wheeler. Camping?
Stat's are:
GVWR 14,000
Dry weight 11,000
Hitch weight 2,270
Carrying Cap. 2,610
Width 8'
Height 12' 10"
Length 37' 4"
Axles (2) 6,000
Fresh water 57 gal. (with heating pad)
Gray water 80 gal. (with heating pad)
Black water 40 gal. (with heating pad)
Water heater 10 gal Gas/Electric/DSI
Furnace 35,000 BTU
AC (2) 28,500 BTU/Circular
L/P cap. (2) 30 lbs
Refrigerator 8 cu ft 110
TV 42"
fireplace
Theater seating (2)
3 seat lounge sofa
Full size microwave
queen bed
3 burner stove
Table and chairs
Center isle


Winter package under storage heating with R28 walls and R ceilings.

 

Yeah, it's Friday (sort of). Wife had the truck winterized with Krown yesterday, glad to have that accomplished. Gotta order up some of the Ford winter mats next.

 

Wow, that sounds pretty impressive. I wouldn't mind spending my summers running around with that thing. Glad she was finally able to find something you guys liked.

 

Sounds nice John!

 

Thanks. A long way from a poncho and rope I used in the beginning.

 

Congratulations!!!!
That's a lot of pin weight for an f-250 and 2 inch blocks!
What's the payoad sticker on the truck say?

 

He'll be fine, the rear GAWR on his truck is 3,100 lbs. Meaning he has nearly 3,000 lbs of available payload before he hits the limits of the springs. The axle itself is rated for 7,000 lbs, but the wheels and tires may be less.

 

It's definitely a lot Tom, it takes it's toll too. I've had a muscle out of place in my right forearm near my elbow for the past three years now and I'm really starting i feel it lately.

Finally got some pictures of my dad's truck, I'm writing up a CL ad at the moment.

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

 

Happy turkey day to all.

Getting ready to smoke a turkey in cherry chips soaked in bourbon over night.
5 to 6 hour at 225, and 20 rest when done.
Kathy will get the rest of the meal done in the kitchen and I bought a Apple pie at a cider mill in Vermont for desert. There goes the diet for the day.

Tom just a note: I have "E" rated Toyo Open Country A/T's on the truck with 80 psi. Plus we are putting in Ride rite air springs 5,000 lbs. We are changing the shocks to Blistien 5100 all the way around.

Dogs are back from the groomer and knot free and thatched like a lawn.

Everyone have a good Thanksgiving.