What did you do today?

[squonk 43,845]

On 8/3/2025 at 10:39 PM, oliver2-44 said:

@adsm08 The transmission in my son’s 2018 Equinox seems to now be dying.  It will only go 40 mph like it is in a limp home mode. After changing the transmission oil he drove it 5-6 miles and rechecked oil level at plug and it was good. The old oil was really black. He’s down on himself for killing it when he tried to do the correct maintenance on it. I wonder if changing the oil without being able to replace the internal filter dislodged some crud that go stuck in the electronic valves.   I guess theirs always a chance some metal shaving got in it when I drilled the broken bolt out, but I sure tried to keep everything plugged and tin cleaned really well. He hasn’t taken to a shop for any diagnostics. He bought the car about 4 years ago with around 60k miles and now at 122k miles. Any thoughts or suggestion you could share would be appreciated. 

Thinking turbo bypass valve or wastegate. Any check engine light? 

 

 

[19richie66 17,645]

Finished up some keyracks. I need to add the “lighter knob” and “generator light bezel” on the next batch. 

Edited Tuesday at 07:04 PM by 19richie66

[Ed Kennell 42,078]

Preparing for a vacation on the lower Chesapeake.

Repaired some crabbing gear and loaded up.

 

Then put Barry in charge of keeping the crows out of my tomatoes and squash.

 

 

[Handy Don 14,090]

1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said:

I don’t see any family resemblance, thank goodness!  

[HyperPete 872]

On 8/1/2025 at 2:35 PM, squonk said:

Drove to the Steam Pageant grounds today to mow the grass on my site. As customary as to not get run over by a garbage truck, You pull over onto the shoulder way early before turning. As I did I realized just ahead was a pile of manure left over from a leaky Honey Wagon!  No way to avoid it. I got out of the Ridgeline at the site and exclaimed, " It sure stinks around here!"  When I got home and pulled into the garage I got out and said "Yup still stinks!"  Went to the car wash and got back home. "Yup still stinks!"  This one is gonna take a bit! 

 

That's a sh!tty thing to do to a self-respecting Ridgeline! 

 

[HyperPete 872]

On 8/2/2025 at 8:11 PM, adsm08 said:

Today we said goodbye to George.

 

Was George one of your pups?

I'm sorry to hear that.  

[adsm08 3,282]

22 hours ago, HyperPete said:

 

Was George one of your pups?

I'm sorry to hear that.  

 

No, George was an old friend, in every sense of the word.

 

I'd known him since I was 10, maybe younger, and he was 75 when he died. He had a very gentle way of correcting out-of-line youngsters to the point that I didn't realize how he'd done it with me until years later.

 

https://obits.pennlive.com/us/obituaries/pennlive/name/george-vazquez-obituary?id=59007344

Edited Wednesday at 09:56 PM by adsm08

[adsm08 3,282]

20 hours ago, Bar Nuthin said:

Man, this thing sure cuts nice for a 50 year old machine!

 

My stuff is all in the 60-year range, and I don't think I've ever had a nicer cut.

 

There are a few spots where my grass gets very thick and I have to go in 1st gear, and sometimes make two passes, but the end product is so nice.

[HyperPete 872]

28 minutes ago, adsm08 said:

 

No, George was an old friend, in every sense of the word.

 

I'd known him since I was 10, maybe younger, and he was when he died. He had a very gentle way of correcting out-of-line youngsters to the point that I didn't realize how he'd done it with me until years later.

 

https://obits.pennlive.com/us/obituaries/pennlive/name/george-vazquez-obituary?id=59007344

 

I'm sorry for your loss.  He sounds like he was a great person.

May his memory be a blessing.

[OutdoorEnvy 1,776]

Well finally joined the revolver ranks.  Been wanting one for a long time and picked up this S&W 65-3 with a Simply Rugged Holster.  Will be mainly used for target fun and woods carry.  This was a police service gun from the 80s.  I like the no fuss fixed sights and the 357 magnum with some 180 hard cast bullets will be a nice upgrade over my 9mm's.    

 

 

[SylvanLakeWH 28,471]

 

I like revolvers... miss-fire? Just pull the trigger again... never had one jam...

[ebinmaine 72,798]

Gotta get mine out to play soon.  

[adsm08 3,282]

7 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

 

I like revolvers... miss-fire? Just pull the trigger again... never had one jam...

 

And no brass to police afterwards.

[Ed Kennell 42,078]

9 hours ago, OutdoorEnvy said:

I like the no fuss fixed sights and the 357 magnum

There is something comforting about a Clint Eastwood magnum.      My .357 Magnum Ruger Blackhawk.

 

 

Much easier to carry a little plastic .32 auto K-Tel

 

[adsm08 3,282]

7 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

There is something comforting about a Clint Eastwood magnum.      My .357 Magnum Ruger Blackhawk.

 

 

Much easier to carry a little plastic .32 auto K-Tel

 

 

I'm thinking my next CC might be a "non-lethal".

 

I'm really thinking about one of these:

 

It won't kill anyone, but it will hurt the whole time they aren't dying, and I'm sure there will be a bit of "surprise factor".

[ebinmaine 72,798]

3 minutes ago, adsm08 said:

it will hurt the whole time

 

It'll ..... smart.....

 

 

 

 

Sorry. 

Too easy.  

 

 

[8ntruck 7,848]

I saw some Agra Fab 54" wide tow behind lawn sweepers recently for $325.  This compares with Brinley 48" sweepers for about $100 more.

 

Think that the Agra Fab units are too good to be true?

 

My current sweeper is a well used unit somewhere between 20 and 30 years old - loose enough I worry that it might expire during this year's leaf cleanup.

[ebinmaine 72,798]

I was reminded of the fact that I need to register my car this month because of the plate in front of me which expired in March.....   2021
 

[Ed Kennell 42,078]

2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

expired in March.....   2021

My plate expired in March  2017.

 

 

That's when PeeAaa quit issuing new plates and stickers and started using the current inspection sticker on the windshield as valid registration.

[953 nut 60,137]

11 hours ago, 8ntruck said:

Think that the Agra Fab units are too good to be true?

I have two Agra Fab sweepers, one is labeled Sears but was built by Agra Fab. Bought them both as used units about 20 years ago, one for each side of the creek so I don't have to tow one a quarter mile down to the bridge and back.

[WHX?? 51,806]

13 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

My .357 Magnum Ruger Blackhawk.

 

Nice Ed I have the same piece ... always wanted one in 45 long Colt for some strange reason. 

 

[WHX?? 51,806]

Tagging @jeremi3210 & @Pullstartas they have the same camper. Keep an eye on it bros. 

Ramp door must have been leaking. A long time by the way it looks. Linoleum trapped the moisture in. 

Spent two days ripping out rotted wood and replacing.  Not a huge job but 85 in the shade here. 

Cut the moldy linoleum out to the top of the dove tail and new underlayment to be coated with bedliner. Used treated lumber for all it's worth. 

Edited yesterday at 01:47 PM by WHX??

[953 nut 60,137]

1 hour ago, WHX?? said:

Used treated lumber for all it's worth. 

Treated plywood holds up quite well (at least the old stuff did)                   Wonder if some ventilation and/or drainage to allow the trapped moisture escape would be helpful?

[8ntruck 7,848]

6 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

I was reminded of the fact that I need to register my car this month because of the plate in front of me which expired in March.....   2021
 

Oh, you've just been living free for a few years....

[lynnmor 7,833]

17 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Much easier to carry a little plastic .32 auto K-Tel

 

 

Wife carries one of those in a .380, they quit making them or I would have bought one for myself, very easy to carry.