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Old Jul 14, 2020 | 07:54 AM
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I'll get right on that. My creative juices only work when I have an actual problem to solve. I don't make this stuff up out of thin air.
Here you go Jim. Convert your current trailer to what you want.

 
Old Jul 14, 2020 | 08:17 AM
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Morning Bowtie, got my generator install set up for Saturday, & L.P. next week. Decided to go with your setup with the 3 tanks. I can put them next to the house, wife likes that idea better than the big 500 gal. tank.
 
Old Jul 14, 2020 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by HRTKD
I'll get right on that. My creative juices only work when I have an actual problem to solve. I don't make this stuff up out of thin air.
Hey Jim, how'd it go at the Dealer yesterday?? They get your recalls done without any issues?
 
Old Jul 14, 2020 | 08:48 AM
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Morning Bowtie, got my generator install set up for Saturday, & L.P. next week. Decided to go with your setup with the 3 tanks. I can put them next to the house, wife likes that idea better than the big 500 gal. tank.
Congrats, you should get a week out of 3 tanks. We had another outage for about an hour a couple of days ago. It's weird to let the dog out at night and it's pitch black except for a few beacons in the darkness. It's nice to be one of those beacons. Post some pics when you get it done. Thanks.
 
Old Jul 14, 2020 | 04:59 PM
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Ok quiet here today, no issue, a rocket ship throttles back the mains after takeoff. Main thing is we all know where to find each other. That's what matters.

I'm going back to my projects on tap

Hope everyone is doing well

Teddy we're thinking about you man, let us know how you're doing. I'm sure Matt is going through stickman withdrawal, so throw him a bone why don't ya?

 
Old Jul 14, 2020 | 05:36 PM
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UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! 2 of my guys give their 2 week notice today. They are good workers and good kids (22 & 24) but I don't think they were enjoying these 50 hour weeks. We pay OT after 40 but evidently that doesn't motivate them as they want to work "less hours" and be able to "leave early when they want to." Damn....... We will get through this and find some new guys but it will be a beyotch for a few weeks until we can get them trained. Such is life in the big city. Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. I agree w/ Skags. It's really quiet today.
 
Old Jul 14, 2020 | 05:47 PM
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Old Jul 14, 2020 | 06:04 PM
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I'm here! Been checking in all day.
Teddy, how was your trip so far??
 
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Old Jul 14, 2020 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mattm400
I'm here! Been checking in all day.
Teddy, how was your trip so far??
Truck went into limp mode so he got this rental

 
Old Jul 14, 2020 | 06:36 PM
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Truck went into limp mode so he got this rental

That actually looks fun, except the end. Needs some Geolander's.
 
Old Jul 14, 2020 | 06:37 PM
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UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! 2 of my guys give their 2 week notice today. They are good workers and good kids (22 & 24) but I don't think they were enjoying these 50 hour weeks. We pay OT after 40 but evidently that doesn't motivate them as they want to work "less hours" and be able to "leave early when they want to." Damn....... We will get through this and find some new guys but it will be a beyotch for a few weeks until we can get them trained. Such is life in the big city. Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. I agree w/ Skags. It's really quiet today.
More money bad. Fun time good. Being #1 bad. Buying land because it's there good. Getting through the rough times bad. Recover even stronger. Good
 
Old Jul 14, 2020 | 06:39 PM
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That actually looks fun, except the end. Needs some Geolander's.
^^^Awesome ForCal!!!!!^^^^ Thanks partner
 
Old Jul 14, 2020 | 06:41 PM
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Keeping busy with honeydo's
 
Old Jul 14, 2020 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BowtieConvert
UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! 2 of my guys give their 2 week notice today. They are good workers and good kids (22 & 24) but I don't think they were enjoying these 50 hour weeks. We pay OT after 40 but evidently that doesn't motivate them as they want to work "less hours" and be able to "leave early when they want to." Damn....... We will get through this and find some new guys but it will be a beyotch for a few weeks until we can get them trained. Such is life in the big city. Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. I agree w/ Skags. It's really quiet today.
That sucks two are leaving at the same time. People here seem content to sit on their asses and collect government cheques. It's hard to find anyone to work. Good luck getting them replaced sooner than later.

Hope the drive is going well Teddy.
 
Old Jul 14, 2020 | 07:02 PM
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UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! 2 of my guys give their 2 week notice today. They are good workers and good kids (22 & 24) but I don't think they were enjoying these 50 hour weeks. We pay OT after 40 but evidently that doesn't motivate them as they want to work "less hours" and be able to "leave early when they want to." Damn....... We will get through this and find some new guys but it will be a beyotch for a few weeks until we can get them trained. Such is life in the big city. Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. I agree w/ Skags. It's really quiet today.

At that age I was ready to work 40+ hour weeks but as I got older I wanted or needed more flexibility. I don't know what you have them do, it does seem that the youth nowadays are not as interested in labor or trades type work.
 



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