May Day BS Thread
Laughing Gas
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From: High Ridge, MO
Evening
bj i'm curious about your jusging went. We have a team of 8-10. Each personn has a specific category to look at. We have a scorekeeper walk with us and we tell her scores. You have to keep moving and focused to get in 300+ units in a timely matter. No time to talk or visit
atch thats my fav story by jerry clower ferolizer salesman! Feel better!
bj i'm curious about your jusging went. We have a team of 8-10. Each personn has a specific category to look at. We have a scorekeeper walk with us and we tell her scores. You have to keep moving and focused to get in 300+ units in a timely matter. No time to talk or visit
atch thats my fav story by jerry clower ferolizer salesman! Feel better!
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: missouri
good evening missouri.. made it home from Texas, watching johnn graduate from high school.. the trip down there wasn't bad but the return was another story rain and more rain. i dont like driving on busy crowded roads and especially while pouring down rain.. 
.. seems like it gets to be more of a pain than pleasure to drive with every year..
glad to see most of ya'll are keeping busy. hope the wounded and walking dead get healed or healthy real soon..
i may try to get up to the power tour show if i am able to get away, would be a good break. maybe even drive the mercury up there if it is not too hot out (no ac)
the rest of ya'll have a good week and dont work too hard.. ha ha ha ha
.. seems like it gets to be more of a pain than pleasure to drive with every year..glad to see most of ya'll are keeping busy. hope the wounded and walking dead get healed or healthy real soon..
i may try to get up to the power tour show if i am able to get away, would be a good break. maybe even drive the mercury up there if it is not too hot out (no ac)
the rest of ya'll have a good week and dont work too hard.. ha ha ha ha
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Columbia, Missouri
Current progress report is late. I'll fill you all in when I hear.
Lead Driver
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From: Wentzville, MO
Morning all,
Glad you're back in the "Holler" RC. Did you ever get back brakes on the Van? You really need to if not. Driving in rain is bad enough but with the potential of having to slam on your brakes due to any number of crisis could be hair raising to say the least.
Alan it doesn't take much for a property to get outta control. Glad you're fighting the good fight.
I'd be remiss if I didn't remind everyone that today for us veterans is a day to remember those that gave their all for everyone here to have this 3 day weekend. Here's a little back history for those who want to know.
"One early memorial day account occurred in Boalsburg, PA, where a trio of women decorated the graves of fallen soldiers in October 1864. Another was held in Charleston, SC, where Black freedmen and White "Northern abolitionist allies" hosted an enormous and historically significant program on May 1, 1865, at the "Martyrs of the Race Course" cemetery where 257 Union dead were buried.
The message conveyed by this largely Black assembly honoring U.S. troops on land previously occupied by wealthy White southerners expressed the same message as Quartermaster General Montgomery C. Meigs when he appropriated the Robert E. Lee estate to become Arlington National Cemetery. Unlike that scenario, Charleston organizers could not have foreseen the temporary aspect of the racecourse site; the Army removed the dead to nearby Beaufort National Cemetery within a few years.
The idea of strewing the Civil War graves of soldiers — Union and Confederate — can be traced to Columbus, GA, whose city cemetery was in disarray. A Ladies Memorial Association formed to improve it, which included a media campaign. Secretary Mary Ann Williams' letter was published first in the local newspaper on March 11, advocating "to set apart a certain day to be observed...and be handed down through time as a religious custom of the country, to wreathe the graves of our martyred dead with flowers." Their chosen date was April 26, 1866.
However, the Mississippi city of Columbus (an ongoing source of historic confusion), held its event one day earlier than the Georgia association planned; thus it claims to being the first actual memorial day event. The Mississippi program was later immortalized in a popular poem by Francis Miles Finch, "The Blue and the Gray," and national reporting — in contemporary terms — went viral. The April 25–26, 1866, memorial day events honoring Confederate and Union dead in the South was a step toward reconciliation that reverberated nationwide, though it was predictably uncomfortable for some northerners."
Glad you're back in the "Holler" RC. Did you ever get back brakes on the Van? You really need to if not. Driving in rain is bad enough but with the potential of having to slam on your brakes due to any number of crisis could be hair raising to say the least.
Alan it doesn't take much for a property to get outta control. Glad you're fighting the good fight.
I'd be remiss if I didn't remind everyone that today for us veterans is a day to remember those that gave their all for everyone here to have this 3 day weekend. Here's a little back history for those who want to know.
"One early memorial day account occurred in Boalsburg, PA, where a trio of women decorated the graves of fallen soldiers in October 1864. Another was held in Charleston, SC, where Black freedmen and White "Northern abolitionist allies" hosted an enormous and historically significant program on May 1, 1865, at the "Martyrs of the Race Course" cemetery where 257 Union dead were buried.
The message conveyed by this largely Black assembly honoring U.S. troops on land previously occupied by wealthy White southerners expressed the same message as Quartermaster General Montgomery C. Meigs when he appropriated the Robert E. Lee estate to become Arlington National Cemetery. Unlike that scenario, Charleston organizers could not have foreseen the temporary aspect of the racecourse site; the Army removed the dead to nearby Beaufort National Cemetery within a few years.
The idea of strewing the Civil War graves of soldiers — Union and Confederate — can be traced to Columbus, GA, whose city cemetery was in disarray. A Ladies Memorial Association formed to improve it, which included a media campaign. Secretary Mary Ann Williams' letter was published first in the local newspaper on March 11, advocating "to set apart a certain day to be observed...and be handed down through time as a religious custom of the country, to wreathe the graves of our martyred dead with flowers." Their chosen date was April 26, 1866.
However, the Mississippi city of Columbus (an ongoing source of historic confusion), held its event one day earlier than the Georgia association planned; thus it claims to being the first actual memorial day event. The Mississippi program was later immortalized in a popular poem by Francis Miles Finch, "The Blue and the Gray," and national reporting — in contemporary terms — went viral. The April 25–26, 1866, memorial day events honoring Confederate and Union dead in the South was a step toward reconciliation that reverberated nationwide, though it was predictably uncomfortable for some northerners."
Last edited by bjmayberry2; May 25, 2026 at 09:56 AM.
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From: Jefferson City, MO
We had family dinner Sunday evening. Grilled burgers, brats, and chicken. It was a beautiful evening for a cookout and we ate outside on the patio.
So, Effie (our 3 year old granddaughter) and Cohen (our 2 year old grandson) cousins. Were playing together in a toy car. Effie comes out saying she is looking for Cohen as he needs to fix the car. It's broken down. She had her play phone out and was figuring out how to get him to get to work on the car.
I figure in 15 years, she will be doing that for real. Probably with the same spicy attitude.
Went for a run this morning then picked up some stock rims for Sam's truck and mowed the lawn.
The boss just hollered. Ants! gotta go get the bug spray.
So, Effie (our 3 year old granddaughter) and Cohen (our 2 year old grandson) cousins. Were playing together in a toy car. Effie comes out saying she is looking for Cohen as he needs to fix the car. It's broken down. She had her play phone out and was figuring out how to get him to get to work on the car.
I figure in 15 years, she will be doing that for real. Probably with the same spicy attitude.
Went for a run this morning then picked up some stock rims for Sam's truck and mowed the lawn.
The boss just hollered. Ants! gotta go get the bug spray.
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Laquey, MO
Afternoon all.
I walked Cole through doing the back brakes and rotors on the wife's car. It ain't easy to start letting someone else do the hard part, so I might as well start sooner than later.
Turns out one of the caliper slide pins bound up on the passenger side and burned the outer pad off. Not being able to find the right pins locally, we had to settle for cleaning up the old one with a wire wheel and reusing it with new caliper grease and dust boots. Everything's back to working right for now.
The fronts still had plenty of pad on them so we're putting the pads on the shelf for when they are needed.
It's going in tomorrow to get serviced, tires rotated, and a state inspection done. I'm glad we caught the brake issue ahead of time because that would have been costly to have them fix it.
Other than that - it's been a pretty quiet day otherwise.
I walked Cole through doing the back brakes and rotors on the wife's car. It ain't easy to start letting someone else do the hard part, so I might as well start sooner than later.
Turns out one of the caliper slide pins bound up on the passenger side and burned the outer pad off. Not being able to find the right pins locally, we had to settle for cleaning up the old one with a wire wheel and reusing it with new caliper grease and dust boots. Everything's back to working right for now.
The fronts still had plenty of pad on them so we're putting the pads on the shelf for when they are needed.
It's going in tomorrow to get serviced, tires rotated, and a state inspection done. I'm glad we caught the brake issue ahead of time because that would have been costly to have them fix it.
Other than that - it's been a pretty quiet day otherwise.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Columbia, Missouri
Anyway, here's hoping you all are having a very enjoyable Memorial Day.
Last edited by atch; May 25, 2026 at 04:25 PM.
Lead Driver
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From: Laquey, MO
I started taking tools away from dad long before he wanted me to. It wasn't because he couldn't do things, it was because his favorite universal tool was a hammer. If it didn't work, smack it with a hammer. If that didn't fix it, get a bigger hammer. 
I still try to do the easy stuff - oil & maintenance items on most of the vehicles but bigger jobs and the ones my hands just won't let me easily do anymore are going to the shop. The wife's car is a hybrid that uses 0w-16 oil that is pricey if you can find it so it's been going to the dealer for maintenance stuff from day one. In another 10k miles it's going to need the 90k drivetrain service which is going to carve a chunk out of the budget but covers all of the maintenance items under the hood and the electrical voodoo that makes it work.
I still try to do the easy stuff - oil & maintenance items on most of the vehicles but bigger jobs and the ones my hands just won't let me easily do anymore are going to the shop. The wife's car is a hybrid that uses 0w-16 oil that is pricey if you can find it so it's been going to the dealer for maintenance stuff from day one. In another 10k miles it's going to need the 90k drivetrain service which is going to carve a chunk out of the budget but covers all of the maintenance items under the hood and the electrical voodoo that makes it work.
Last edited by Grems4ever; May 25, 2026 at 04:41 PM.
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Went to the high ridge memorial day parade put on by the chamber of commerce. Was more than a little disappointed. Was wondering if this was a labor day parade with 2 big banners and a float from the labors union. Then came a couple of jeeps and a kaiser. Couldn't tell if they were ****** or fords. Wifey is waving her little flag having a good time. Then it took a turn for the worse. Every candidate for every local office up for election made up the rest of the parade. Won't be there next year.
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From: THIS IS SPARTA!, ...Mo.
Evening Everyone!
I finished up the yard today. I pruned all the trees and finished cleaning the saplings out of the fence lines. Then I got the ditches mowed and touched up a couple spots with the weed eater I missed yesterday. Tomorrow I have GOT to start building bumpers.
I finished up the yard today. I pruned all the trees and finished cleaning the saplings out of the fence lines. Then I got the ditches mowed and touched up a couple spots with the weed eater I missed yesterday. Tomorrow I have GOT to start building bumpers.
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From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
Well we got back Sunday and I was more tired than I thought. But I got done what I could. And same for today, I started cutting boards for the pool table shed and then I meet up with Nick up to Roy Scotts and helped him spot his "parts" he needed. A sawzall and grinder and bam one each passenger bed side tool box and a exposed gas tank sheet metal w/fill neck X2 from a couple of 75 Fords and we were outa there. Heat and ticks were on us.
Then back to the shop with lunch (monster size lunch meat sandwich) we got from the Amish store, and ate them INSIDE my now working a/c shop. Was nice in there and the new bar and bar stools are the perfect height. Cant't wait to get them into the pool shed. I then finished up all the T&G board work on the east end, might even get them stained tomorrow. Once that is done and they are all back up for good, it is finish the elec and then mini split and flooring time.
Then back to the shop with lunch (monster size lunch meat sandwich) we got from the Amish store, and ate them INSIDE my now working a/c shop. Was nice in there and the new bar and bar stools are the perfect height. Cant't wait to get them into the pool shed. I then finished up all the T&G board work on the east end, might even get them stained tomorrow. Once that is done and they are all back up for good, it is finish the elec and then mini split and flooring time.
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From: Wentzville, MO
Morning all,
Looks like everyone is up and running this fine morning.
Mowed the place yesterday and by the time I got done it was time for the Great Grandson's 4th Birthday dinner. They're having his party this Saturday. He wants PawDaddy (Me) to cook him some shrimp and corn on the cob.
Nothing much going on here today.
Be careful and watch out for the heat. We're heading into a stretch of 80+ days it looks like.
Looks like everyone is up and running this fine morning.
Mowed the place yesterday and by the time I got done it was time for the Great Grandson's 4th Birthday dinner. They're having his party this Saturday. He wants PawDaddy (Me) to cook him some shrimp and corn on the cob.
Nothing much going on here today.
Be careful and watch out for the heat. We're heading into a stretch of 80+ days it looks like.