May chat thread, and mishaps!
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From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Good Morning Everybody!
Chip. Ya' mean I gotta find my dang jacket again?
I wish the weather would get back on it's meds. This bi-polar disorder stuff can stop anytime now.
Well, I guess I better get to the shop and put the Jeep together. I'll be happy when that's out of the parking lot. Lee's transmission is the next thing to get done, then button up Bandit, then get back on the C-cab.
....look at me, .....finally making some headway!
Chip. Ya' mean I gotta find my dang jacket again?
I wish the weather would get back on it's meds. This bi-polar disorder stuff can stop anytime now.Well, I guess I better get to the shop and put the Jeep together. I'll be happy when that's out of the parking lot. Lee's transmission is the next thing to get done, then button up Bandit, then get back on the C-cab.
....look at me, .....finally making some headway!
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From: missouri
thats great alan.. i like to see progress..even if it is not mine..... i need to plan a trip up your way but all i have to drive is the gas guzzler shop truck
good morning chip... stay away with the dire forcasts!!!!!
... i need to plan a trip up your way but all i have to drive is the gas guzzler shop truckgood morning chip... stay away with the dire forcasts!!!!!
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Morning to all, I talked to the step son in Colorado Springs...snowing there.
Glad to see you making head way Alan, finish those few other customer things, and catch up on YOUR stuff. And then catch your breath, cause there is some more work for you waiting at my place.
I know you always say "just say when", so I am saying "get ready for when", lol. I am sure the C cab has enough dust on it that you need to finish it, or get a good week or 2's worth of straight work done to it.
Rc, how is the foot? And the project truck?
Chip, did Patty get some trigger time on the new pistol?
Anyone else? Hello how are you?
Glad to see you making head way Alan, finish those few other customer things, and catch up on YOUR stuff. And then catch your breath, cause there is some more work for you waiting at my place.
I know you always say "just say when", so I am saying "get ready for when", lol. I am sure the C cab has enough dust on it that you need to finish it, or get a good week or 2's worth of straight work done to it.
Rc, how is the foot? And the project truck?
Chip, did Patty get some trigger time on the new pistol?
Anyone else? Hello how are you?
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Ah the ever lasting summer time fun of grass cutting and weed whacking. Better than snow shoveling right now, right? Coloradu Springs was suppose to have 9" of snow, WTH? 
After meeting up with Penny's youngest daughter in Spg yesterday to give grandson back and have lunch with them. She wanted to go to Lowe's for some plants/flowers for around the house, its always something home related.
I need to get on the rider again before it rains, and make another errand trip to town.
After meeting up with Penny's youngest daughter in Spg yesterday to give grandson back and have lunch with them. She wanted to go to Lowe's for some plants/flowers for around the house, its always something home related.
I need to get on the rider again before it rains, and make another errand trip to town.
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From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Speaking of cutting grass, ...Tiff went to use the push mower yesterday and noticed the oil stick wasn't latched in place. I checked the oil and there was nothing on the stick. .....Hmmmm. I go to put oil in it and runs right out the bottom. The block is cracked clean, in two! 
We just bought this thing last year, so I'm gonna see if they'll warranty it for us. It was cheap, so they better do something for us.
We just bought this thing last year, so I'm gonna see if they'll warranty it for us. It was cheap, so they better do something for us.
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Hey guys sorry haven't posted much of anything lately I'm in the middle of training up etc and helping new guys layouts and inspections...and this 4am -7/8 pm schedule is killin me, soon though next week I should have some more freetime and I've got good news, the wife wants to build a bronco mud truck so any help finding a decent one that I can build up from the ground would be great. Also!! Alan your making great progress on Jeff's truck and it looks great so far.
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Grems..........Austin had surgery today. The tumor was 2 1/2 inches long and 1 inch wide. Went from his jaw, through his cheek, behind his eye. The tumor was wrapped around a nerve that he didn't recognize and he cut it. He hasn't awakened yet, so we dont know the extent of the damage.
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vloney 1st I have heard of Austins surgery.... hope all turns out well. Also hope that the nerve cut was NOT the optic one.
Gods hands on him and prayers are sent to you and your family.
Gods hands on him and prayers are sent to you and your family.
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Thank You! Austin is a tough kid. This makes his 6th or 7th surgery. Neurofibromatosis is the culprit. I'm working on putting together some more artwork for another benefit raffle for the Childrens Tumor Foundation.
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From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Holy Mackerel! I hope he's alright. Thoughts going your way.
I got through the day at the car lot, but petered out at the shop. I got everything cleaned up from the Jeep and was going to pull Bandit in, but it started monsooning out, so I just came home instead.
I got through the day at the car lot, but petered out at the shop. I got everything cleaned up from the Jeep and was going to pull Bandit in, but it started monsooning out, so I just came home instead.
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From: missouri
well i made it home from performance auto just in time.. thanks for letting me use the shop and your tools alan, the shrinker - stretcher and metal brake were just the ticket to make the parts i needed..
.. since i got the pieces made for the 71 f100 today, i will try to get some work done tomorrow on it..
.. since i got the pieces made for the 71 f100 today, i will try to get some work done tomorrow on it..