Here's the May BS thread guys...

 

I finally got around to mowing the yard again. Didn't get completely finished, but got a HUGE chunk done.

Frickin' Noahs' flood caused the grass to shoot up so fast I could almost watch it grow.

Anyone have any ideas on when/where for a meet this year? It's been 6 months since our last one.

 

Can't say on a meet. I know it's tough getting guys to them. I personally have weekends busy with kid stuff. And giving how much I've been working, I need the home time. Like I've said before, you schedule it, and if I can make it, I will.

 

Well, I finally got called out to work again...About a week to a week and a half this time, but it's less than 30 miles from home, so not too bad.

Plus, the neighbor lady up the road called me to come do an oddjob, and I got a $30 check for less than an hours' work.

So maybe, just maybe...I can "Get ahead" this week...Not.

 

Work has been a little slow this week for me. Well, actually a good week. Just not killing myself. My brother has been down your way a few times these past couple weeks Wes. Glad you have some work coming your way Wes.

 

Just give me 2 weeks notice guys and I'll be there. I constantly travel so if y'all spontaneously decide to meet and I'm in MT I won't be able to make it happen. I have my own business so I don't really care about the day as much as about how much time I have to squeeze it into my schedule.

 

My weekends are booked through August 9.

 

Ken, is there any way you can host another meet after August 9th? I loved the burgers and getting to see the sights at your Camp.

 

I can do that.

Want to try out the climbing tower, rifle, or shotgun range?

 

Can I hear a HELL YES!!!!

 

Make that 2!

So it's decided, that after August 9th, Ken will let us know on what day we can make our way to blow some **** up!?

 

Another 55 hour shift coming up this weekend! This fat boy has stocked up on charcoal, meats, etc for a weekend of movies an bbq!

Just a small update. Took Michelle in for the reaming 2 tires she needed.

$177.31 for 2, Mastercraft P235/75/15's mounted, balanced and the guy rotated the other new ones to the front for free.

Also, diagnosed 2 issues.

#1) The Axle Pivot bushings are SHOT. When I take off, I sometimes hear the classic "Clunk!" from it wiggling around. I already have the new bushings ($35.00? I can't remember) and the guy will install them for $80.00 (Sounds high, til you realize I have 0 air tools, no lift, and no truly level ground OR the ball joint press ($60.00-300.00) to do it with, and then the added part of me with back issues.)

#2) The truck kinda does a little "Bunny hop" when lightly braking from 35mph to a stop.

I had previously replaced the Rear Brake Drums with the new ones off Ethel, the 1994 F-150 I had previously (Was only installed 3 months before the accident). As I suspected, they were getting oblonged/worn in an elliptical shape, rather than round.

Cost for that is:

Labor for entire axle:$50.00
Turning each brake Drum down: $15/side, so $30.00
Brake Shoes: $35-ish (Gonna put Motorcraft on this time. I HATE the Wearever's from the partshouses.

So, to recap...Another $200.00 will have everything driving and stopping correctly!

*Also, Michelle turned 219,000 miles old yesterday.

 

Just finished another very busy week! Today I hope to get the grass mowed. It has only been mowed 2 times this year! Between kids sports and work, (99% work) I've had very little time for anything else. Hope all is well with the rest of you folks out there!

 

Good afternoon Kentucky...hope all your chores are done. Time to relax!

 

Hope everyone is having a fun, safe Memorial Day Weekend filled with plenty of good food!