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Old Jun 14, 2016 | 09:32 AM
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Looks like another scorcher again today. Going to figure out exactly which carb I have on the 79 and order the kit tomorrow along with the fuel pump for the boat. I am trying to get the fix it list a lot shorter before I have a real job!!!
 
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Yep on the heat feel like 94 down here already
 
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 11:59 AM
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VA packet came fedex this morning, didn't know I had to fill out a 20 page questionnaire, but it is what it is. Phone interview in an hour. I am not nervous about this one so maybe that's a good sign.
 
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 12:04 PM
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VA packet came fedex this morning, didn't know I had to fill out a 20 page questionnaire, but it is what it is. Phone interview in an hour. I am not nervous about this one so maybe that's a good sign.
you did not expect paperwork from the government?

me i am busy checking out places to stay in Puerto Rico in Sept.

airfare 550
rental car 350
lodging 1300- 1500 for 2 weeks
 
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 01:36 PM
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Interview had to be rescheduled for sometime on Thursday,
I will deal with the paperwork tonight after dinner.

Here you go Hugh:
Holiday Inn Express El Caney Lodge On Ft Buchanan at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico
 
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 01:44 PM
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Thanks I will add it my list
 
Old Jun 14, 2016 | 07:20 PM
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Got a laser and flash light for the pistol. And a 2 mag holster. Shot gun parts come in tomorrow, and ill start looking for pieces to start an AR. I need a new holster for the pistol with my goodie attachments. I know using a laser is cheating, but I still know how to use the weapon. Laser will help in a frantic terrorist situation if the issue ever arrives.
 
Old Jun 15, 2016 | 06:28 AM
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Sad news about that 2 year old that got dragged off by the gator at Disney. My little guy is not going to get anywhere close to a lake in Florida. I want to get an AR before they are banned again but there is no rush since I love where I live. If someone strange comes up my driveway they are super duper lost.
 
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With it being so hot the last few days the water in the pool was perfect last night, so we took the little man swimming. I taught him how to splash with his hands, he figured it out quick and had his hands and feet going and he was having a blast in the water.
 
Old Jun 15, 2016 | 06:23 PM
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That must be awesome. Fatherhood is a ways off for me.

Rain today felt awesome, and yesturday. Got a nice cool breeze through the shop and the rain cooled it down.

Took my truck to the quarter car wash after work since weekends are busy, that wash will be good for another 6 months haha
 
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flat/satin/matte paint is so hard to maintain, ive given up, but it didnt age well. After a certain point I stopped caring for it since Ill be stripping and painting the truck 1 final time.
 
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Ford parts be here tomorrow, hopefully engine/trans in and mounts welded up. Then I can take a couple customers, including my second boss. 74 El camino.
 
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Trip to Ft Benning today for an appointment, have a sleep study in 2 weeks. We went to the commissary and stocked up on groceries.
 
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I need groceries, but ive been winging it. When its hot and im working, I usually dont eat much. I slim way down in the summer. My dad is the same way
 
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I usually do too, I lost 50 lbs last summer when I got back from Afghanistan and was working around the house. Wife and daughter hate to even poke their heads outside right now. Heat doesn't bother me much, winter is a different story!!

Was just sitting out on the porch, really nice outside right now. My phone popped up a thunderstorm warning so I checked the radar and yes we are fixing to get a real soaker.

Picked up a transmission fluid and filter today for the motorhome and will service it tomorrow.
 



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