Handy Don 10,635 #4826 Posted October 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Pullstart said: Maybe this evening, I’ll teach Jada how to drive a stick shift. Jada will grok "friction zone" and with WH clutch experience it'll be a pretty easy transition to add shifting. But the very next thing in my book is to learn how to come to a controlled stop and have it become muscle memory! It was part of every single practice session until I was satisfied it had become automatic. With no traffic around, I'd make them stop from lots of different speeds as fast as they could, or stop exactly next to a mailbox, or on a curve. This was on dry, wet, and snowy pavement as well as on gravel and dirt. And they had to check the mirrors when stopping. IMHO is NOTHING about driving that is "intuitive"--it is ALL learned behaviors. And we all know how hard it is to unlearn a bad habit. All three of my children (and my wife) tell me that it was challenging learning to drive from me--they observed that I was patient and never yelled but I was relentless with the basics and lots of practice in all situations. In our household, you had to log 1,000 miles of supervised driving in all situations before you could take the road test. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,326 #4827 Posted October 21, 2022 I got Kyle the Suzuki alt125 to work that we just got Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,744 #4828 Posted October 21, 2022 @Handy Don, it worked! We started in 4 low, then graduated to 2 high. We can safely manage about 35-40 mph in the field, being beans this year and we’re driving with the rows. Shifted through 4th gear each time, at first her just working the pedals, then her hand on the shifter to feel the movements and me guiding the way. Same deal, me with calm instruction and plenty of patients. The Jeep is perfect to learn with, as it is very forgiving even in the field. I can shift it up to about 3rd gear with no throttle. It got dark quick, but we had fun. I love the moments when I get a real hug, not just a good morning or good night hug… but something like we did a thing that matters. By the end of the light time, she was ready for a break and I was ready to play a little. We drove to the rock pile tree but 4 low wouldn’t engage. Mind you, I promised Jada she couldn’t break the thing! We managed to climb and play and laugh in 4 high as we bounced over the rocks and Listened to rocks and sticks find parts of the frame, bumpers, etc. Rylee is excited to learn as well and I feel like it might come even easier for her. She’s the most frequent rider in the family, shy of myself. I am positive though, Jada’s years of running tractors, and her assurance that even if the Jeep were to break it didn’t matter, and our unlimited time frame of practice, all gave her a comfortably place to learn. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,175 #4829 Posted October 21, 2022 Way to go!!! Won't need to worry about this: 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,062 #4830 Posted October 22, 2022 @SylvanLakeWH Love the anti theft sticker. This a true story . Number of years ago I was Volvo dealer for some reason . Told the service guy to make sure wife's Volvo was clean after they washed it. Lady standing next to me says" they wash your Volvo after service ,they never wash mine" . Turns out she had a 5 speed stick and none of the lot kids could drive it. Service guy about s* * * a brick. They had to train the lot guys on how to shift gears. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,744 #4831 Posted October 22, 2022 45 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @SylvanLakeWH Love the anti theft sticker. This a true story . Number of years ago I was Volvo dealer for some reason . Told the service guy to make sure wife's Volvo was clean after they washed it. Lady standing next to me says" they wash your Volvo after service ,they never wash mine" . Turns out she had a 5 speed stick and none of the lot kids could drive it. Service guy about s* * * a brick. They had to train the lot guys on how to shift gears. We go to a casino about 30 minutes away for dinner, or live entertainment on occasion. I hate gambling but I’ll blow a few hundred on a tractor no problem! Anyway, they have complimentary valet. I haven’t got the nerve to bring Norman through and toss some young kid my keys! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #4832 Posted October 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Pullstart said: We go to a casino about 30 minutes away for dinner, or live entertainment on occasion. I hate gambling but I’ll blow a few hundred on a tractor no problem! Anyway, they have complimentary valet. I haven’t got the nerve to bring Norman through and toss some young kid my keys! If I was ridiculous rich I'd buy a 60s Mack with a twin stick and bring it there. ... just to watch the reaction... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,379 #4833 Posted October 22, 2022 I have my '57 Chevy set up with a Muncie 4 speed shifted by a Hurst 3 speed shifter for the forward gears and a second lever for reverse. Truly, 'R' for race on this one. 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,954 #4834 Posted October 22, 2022 Picked up me a fire pit. Same as this one but without the fire 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,848 #4835 Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 2:41 PM, Pullstart said: Found some free wood on Craigslist. Couple hours work for a couple week’s heat! Who needs a trailer! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #4836 Posted October 22, 2022 50 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Who needs a trailer! Flat spot right at the top. They could've piled more. Very disappointing. Slackers. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,875 #4837 Posted October 22, 2022 20 hours ago, 8ntruck said: '57 Chevy How about a pic @8ntruck ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,875 #4838 Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) Worked on the neighbors “she shed” a little more today… Got the other half of the roof sheathing up and the synthetic underlayment down. Got one wall sheathed… Now that we’ve started the sheathing on the walls we can remove more bracing… she’s getting stiffer with each piece of sheathing nailed on… You can see in the last pic how the bottom plate runs out lower at the bottom of the wall. That’s because the floor is unlevel and we had to allow for that when we framed it so MOST OF the building will finish out square and plumb. I would have put an overhang on the front and back, but there is not enough room between the two buildings. Edited October 23, 2022 by Horse Newbie 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,954 #4839 Posted October 22, 2022 coffee, toasted marshmallows and some good tunes……. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,744 #4840 Posted October 22, 2022 Got dressed up and married Todd and Kristina… but they didn’t marry me! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 6,875 #4841 Posted October 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Got dressed up and married Todd and Kristina… but they didn’t marry me! Are you ordained ? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #4842 Posted October 22, 2022 34 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: Worked on the neighbors “she shed” a little more today… Got the other half of the roof sheathing up and the synthetic underlayment down. Got one wall sheathed… Takin' shape and lookin' great! 12 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: Are you ordained ? Yeah he are. 25 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: coffee, toasted marshmallows and some good tunes……. AWESOME Richie. We had a fiya 🔥 today too. My parents stopped by for a visit and stare at the new building. Had a great meal thanks to the BBT. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #4843 Posted October 22, 2022 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Had a great meal thanks to the BBT. We... don't get pictures? What's the deal, Eric? I've never heard of a confidential dinner before... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,744 #4844 Posted October 22, 2022 23 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: Are you ordained ? Yessir. This is my 4th (?) wedding. Two siblings in-laws, a friend couple and this one. One of which was a destination wedding in Mexico. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #4845 Posted October 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: We... don't get pictures? What's the deal, Eric? I've never heard of a confidential dinner before... Don No pics. Ate it too fast. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #4846 Posted October 22, 2022 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: No pics I feel neglected... Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,214 #4847 Posted October 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: I feel neglected... Don I feel full.... of wonderful vittles. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,940 #4848 Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Flat spot right at the top. They could've piled more. Very disappointing. Slackers. Nah that’s just the difference between a Ford and a Chevy. That ought to rub some raw. 😂 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 2,918 #4849 Posted October 28, 2022 Filled up the ol' Volvo today and cried a little.. 68.33L for €143,42 or 18GAL for $142.67. That is €2,10/L or $7.93/GAL Also built a 'bird hotel' for our little feathery friends. About 90cm/35" long with room for six bird families 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,326 #4850 Posted October 30, 2022 Went to go try and start my Yamaha yt60 and the stupid cord snapped and whipped my hand and now it hurts what a good day 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
