March madness
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,726
Likes: 2
From: Connecticut
20,000 isn't cheap. I didn't realize that those chairs were that heavy. Does the military help out at all for the van?
Sometimes I think I should go back to work with the cost of things today. I don't know how a family does it these days. When I got out of the Navy my first wife was pregnant, and the Soldiers, Sailor, and Marine fund helped us out. And with no insurance that was a blessing.
By the way my stabilizing system made it here. So I won't have a shaky trailer in the Spring.
Well got to let the dog out in the Kennel for some exercise.
Sometimes I think I should go back to work with the cost of things today. I don't know how a family does it these days. When I got out of the Navy my first wife was pregnant, and the Soldiers, Sailor, and Marine fund helped us out. And with no insurance that was a blessing.
By the way my stabilizing system made it here. So I won't have a shaky trailer in the Spring.
Well got to let the dog out in the Kennel for some exercise.
Super Moderator
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 25,479
Likes: 738
From: Isanti, MN
Originally Posted by ct diesel
By the way my stabilizing system made it here. So I won't have a shaky trailer in the Spring
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,753
Likes: 5
From: Middletown, CT
That's a serious cost for a van upfit. I wonder if they'd be able to do it with the awd components. I'm not familiar with what all is entailed in that kind of upgrade on a vehicle not specifically designed for it ahead of time.
I have found myself wishing that Ford would release more info on the 2017 super duty. And I'd like to start building it on their website as well.
I have found myself wishing that Ford would release more info on the 2017 super duty. And I'd like to start building it on their website as well.
Super Moderator
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 25,479
Likes: 738
From: Isanti, MN
On the way to the hospital today we stopped at a Ford dealer and test drove a bus.
Extremely impressed with the Transit, much more than we thought we would. I really thought Karri would hate it, but she thought it rode pretty well. That one's a year old, and with 30,000 miles can be had for under $25K. All we'd need is a wheelchair lift and some anchor points, which woulr probably be around $6K. We're cramped in the existing van, so we're thinking this may be the best option. We'll see though, nothing would happen for a month or two.
Originally Posted by jthorngate
I have found myself wishing that Ford would release more info on the 2017 super duty. And I'd like to start building it on their website as well.
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,753
Likes: 5
From: Middletown, CT
Whoops, missed that. Sorry, Tom. I'm pretty sure Brendon likes his transit, though he has probably forgotten all about it since the new truck showed up.
I'm mostly interested in power numbers and the transmission differences. I've seen a lot of people freaking out about the cab getting smaller. Obviously haven't been in a new 150 recently. Without the center console, you would be hard pressed to convince me that it is anything but cavernous inside. Plus, it's only getting slightly narrower, but longer at the same time.
I'm mostly interested in power numbers and the transmission differences. I've seen a lot of people freaking out about the cab getting smaller. Obviously haven't been in a new 150 recently. Without the center console, you would be hard pressed to convince me that it is anything but cavernous inside. Plus, it's only getting slightly narrower, but longer at the same time.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,726
Likes: 2
From: Connecticut
Tom in answer to your question. The stabilizing system is to stop movement when you are parked. fifth wheel and travel trailers move when someone is getting in or just walking around in the RV. It stops the RV's movement when parked.
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,648
Likes: 1
From: CT
Good morning guys.
Tom I hope that Hannah Is doing better today.
John I am right with you waited for spring. I took the boys fishing last weekend and I just installed a fish finder on the boat yesterday. I hope we can get out next weekend.
Tom I hope that Hannah Is doing better today.
John I am right with you waited for spring. I took the boys fishing last weekend and I just installed a fish finder on the boat yesterday. I hope we can get out next weekend.
Super Moderator
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 25,479
Likes: 738
From: Isanti, MN
Good morning everyone!
Spring is on the way out here as well, we're gonna see 60 degrees today. Highly unusual for early March, and it's gonna be like this all week.
Aaaah, that makes sense!
Spring is on the way out here as well, we're gonna see 60 degrees today. Highly unusual for early March, and it's gonna be like this all week.
Aaaah, that makes sense!
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,726
Likes: 2
From: Connecticut
Morning
60 in MN and 40 in CT now that is backward.
How is Hannah doing today?
Tom, just a thought. Kathy suggested that you have a friend setup a "Go fund me page" that states what going on with Hannah with picture and the fact your Army. And then share it on face book. and put a link on FTE. Just a suggestion.
60 in MN and 40 in CT now that is backward.
How is Hannah doing today?
Tom, just a thought. Kathy suggested that you have a friend setup a "Go fund me page" that states what going on with Hannah with picture and the fact your Army. And then share it on face book. and put a link on FTE. Just a suggestion.
Super Moderator
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 25,479
Likes: 738
From: Isanti, MN
She seems to be doing well, but she didn't sleep well last night. Waiting for neurosurgery and pulmonology to see her this morning to determine if she can come home this afternoon. 
We've thought of that, but I really hate asking for money. Links to fundraisers like that on FTE are against the rules as well. We'll see what happens when we figure out which direction we're going to be taking. My shiny F150 may end up on the chopping block though. 
Tom, just a thought. Kathy suggested that you have a friend setup a "Go fund me page" that states what going on with Hannah with picture and the fact your Army. And then share it on face book. and put a link on FTE. Just a suggestion.
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,726
Likes: 2
From: Connecticut
She seems to be doing well, but she didn't sleep well last night. Waiting for neurosurgery and pulmonology to see her this morning to determine if she can come home this afternoon.
We've thought of that, but I really hate asking for money. Links to fundraisers like that on FTE are against the rules as well. We'll see what happens when we figure out which direction we're going to be taking. My shiny F150 may end up on the chopping block though.
We've thought of that, but I really hate asking for money. Links to fundraisers like that on FTE are against the rules as well. We'll see what happens when we figure out which direction we're going to be taking. My shiny F150 may end up on the chopping block though.
I thought that if you just referenced it in the signature without comment it would not violate the rules.
Super Moderator
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 25,479
Likes: 738
From: Isanti, MN
Good afternoon everyone!
Thanks John. We'll see, I think we're going to know a lot more in a few days.
Looks like we're gonna get out of here today. Hannah is doing great, she's been flying around her room and doing donuts in her chair.
Originally Posted by ct diesel
I'd hate to see the F150 on the chopping block. We all have pride that gets in the way, but when it comes to the familia you do what has to be done. No one would smite you for that. Not preaching, your decision totally. I'm on your side any way you go.
Looks like we're gonna get out of here today. Hannah is doing great, she's been flying around her room and doing donuts in her chair.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,920
Likes: 2
From: Carson City, NV
Tom, glad to see her smiling away!
I've been back at work this weekend, arm seems to be doing pretty well, I have been taking it really easily and using more of the left arm when I can. I was mixing a bit of mortar in a 5 gallon bucket today with a trowel for some new lead flashing and felt a quick little pain, promptly switched to the left! Other than that, I am pleased so far.
I've been back at work this weekend, arm seems to be doing pretty well, I have been taking it really easily and using more of the left arm when I can. I was mixing a bit of mortar in a 5 gallon bucket today with a trowel for some new lead flashing and felt a quick little pain, promptly switched to the left! Other than that, I am pleased so far.
Super Moderator
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 25,479
Likes: 738
From: Isanti, MN
Good evening everyone!
Our plans got screwed up, she's back in her bed on an IV again. Her incision had a lot of drainage, and there's concern that she's leaking CSF. Hopefully it resolves itself tonight and we can go home tomorrow.
Our plans got screwed up, she's back in her bed on an IV again. Her incision had a lot of drainage, and there's concern that she's leaking CSF. Hopefully it resolves itself tonight and we can go home tomorrow.