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Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Managed a 3.7 km walk over the farm with Tom, my new lodger of 6 weeks, he was going stir crazy, stuck indoors.
Using Map my Walk, makes it easy to track your own moves. The challenge is to create pictures..... I made a noose yesterday.... COVID 19 tightening around our necks. Bugggerr, I am so unfit. Lovely day out on the farm. COVID- 19 beard growing. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psib4xxc5w.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psosevrm06.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psck7tljhp.jpg From Dennis in St Louis, a new family member. Meet Archer. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslrfum07k.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psy3oqp2pv.jpg Not too big. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqpnmev1p.jpg And with Dennis...... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmqse8piz.png Stay safe out there people. Stay at home. Keep your distance. . |
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SOCIAL DISTANCING
ISOLATION ALONE SOLO Been staying in touch with our man Andy in Tulsa, Oklahoma He is looking after his health, staying alone, avoiding potential infections. At over 70 years of age, his risk is increased. Today he was making hay. Maybe too soon though. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6tms31b0.jpg http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psayewkcfi.jpg Dodge was not able. Dodge and FJ together failed. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfr5mgzic.jpg Up to the plate stepped a 72 year old....... Ready to save the day. Pushing and pulling http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pso97t8ver.jpg Hero of the day. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psfjmwremq.jpg It was a good day for Andy. |
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Hard to believe it's only 72. My grandfather had an IH Farm-all 200 that looked very similar except the two front wheels were under the nose.
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Still love the design and look of them.. Some random COVID 19 stuff done this week, outside of work. Cut the lawn, and noticed just how bad my driveway looks.... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnnvlbvd6.jpg Big difference. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psn1282tq4.jpg Amazed how mossy the house walls were too. Overdue for paint, since I did it in 2012 whenmI was unemployed. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnemmj3ir.jpg Quick break for a coffee inbetween, dirty feet, thanks to back spray. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswo0wqyng.jpg Cutting the edges in. Every paver has to be individually done. Kills time, kills your back, shoulders and even your hands on the trigger. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjflbjrvo.jpg Job done from side gate to street, took two days, paving still drying out. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psyj9bletj.jpg Sunset...... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjcpeubi8.jpg |
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Happy times in the Randomness posted thread. COVID 19 meals..... Went shopping for mainly fruit and vegetables yesterday. My shopping preference lies with the Turkish fruit and vegetable and general dealer as their prices and quality beats and rivals mainstream shops. Had told Sally she could have a small BBQ as a reward for still working despite lockdown. She actually has a 4 day weekend as their hours and demand has reduced somewhat recently. So while in the Turkish shop, I got these with a plan in mind. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdvi3d7mo.jpg And some of these. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psczggktkb.jpg Nice size. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspodomju1.jpg Making the Kebabs, they were covered in canon and Sweet Thai chilli sauce. Red onion. Tomatoes, apricots, mushrooms, prawns https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjamldpwc.jpg Also made a flat chicken https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pshemsckni.jpg Fire to start with. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmb97nbzl.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1lniajzq.jpg Chicken flipping. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqnmbwrvr.jpg Served up. Also lamb Konte patties. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psabwie5wl.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
So Sunday Sally came around again, we are doing the separation thing fully, frustratedly.
We had decided to rest on Sunday which led to a 5 mile or 8 km walk over the farm, down to the edge of the Thames river. Some Irisis on the way. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psspjjiaj0.jpg Shipping carrying on, up the river. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnpi7eolg.jpg Down on the tidal wall, Sally saw some friends based on their profiles..... Note the distance being kept, some sensibility maintained. River tide was mostly out. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psaapyopw5.jpg Loads of driftwood on the bank, including this long board, worn away over time, leaving a lovely pattern, I really wanted it. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstdx9mesy.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psx8wtxx13.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdcroqcnh.jpg We picked up loads of glass and some other bits, including a lump of driftwood for Sally’s garden, and a construction helmet, that seemed brand new. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbqmrcqxq.jpg Sally’s treasures, glass will be part of a wind chime mobile. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psplokllu7.jpg Our route. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjjedwnha.jpg |
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BUGGERRRRR !!!
Tried to start the Galaxy..... Needed food. KZZZZZZZZ...Pffft KZZZZZZ...Pfffft KZZZZZZ. KZZZZZ KZZZZZ Kzzzz... Pfffft Being stood so long now with COVID 19, another casualty. I knew the battery was fragile. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspc0ubrqm.jpg . |
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Considering this COVID-19 thing has turned our lives into a Groundhog Day from hell, some more of the same.
Sunday Started part 2 of paving cleaning, moving the house firewood box and other items away, its amazing how long prep, clean and clean again takes. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqhrvtpc0.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskj3kygjo.jpg Eventually by 15.30 only that bit left to get to. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psccbvomve.jpg Done. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvw5owqtr.jpg Bad lighting, still wet in places, but job done for part two. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps49cxb0rt.jpg Next up over next weekend will be the driveway strips and down at the garage which is a real mess. Sally came to visit to weed my garden bed and dust the living room, and as usual, hard as it is, we managed to keep our distance, sensibly. I cooked Cajun chicken thighs and veggies. Assisted by Brandy and Pepsi Max, I thought I had earned it. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3mimpn4f.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxpsftfqp.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnbyskd3u.jpg Chatting with Dennis, who is still working, he sent pics of Hunter the new pup at around 10.00 USA time. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2abyx4dd.jpg Seems everything was still very quiet after the previous days quad and three wheeler party..... Beer won. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscntbz4n9.jpg So life goes on, just with a bit more thought and social distancing. Plan churning in my head as to how to get that long wooden plank the 4km from sea level at the Thames river, back to my home. . |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Hey Rian , a trick I use with my pressure washer handle with extended use is to use a plastic Zip Tie just tight enough to hold the trigger while washing but can easily slide back when you need to stop . I swear by it .
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Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Agreed. The wood needs saving. Nice work pressure washing.
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Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
I feel like I know you after reading this long post. lol But I loved it. This is my first post in years like 8 or 9 year. I know John 68timber would know.
Also thank yo for showing us the gas station that think is so cool. Now I will build that one day, was going to do a old store front but I like the Gas pumps out front. Any more pics of that? inside? Thanks, Travis |
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Knowing how many of us like weird or slightly different things.
Not sure if I should add this one here. Ford Transit Connect, launched 2002-ish in the UK. Mate Tim likes them and is hoping to bring the Connect 6 he is building to the rescheduled gathering at Goodwood in July. Previous creations include a Subaru Brat https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...r-spots-fitted And a Chevy C10 camper. https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...camper-special So when a 2002 Connect passed his radar....... A plan was hatched. Few random pics from Tim, in case people are interested in more. Alongside his V12 XJS future project. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psa6irl7vt.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssnuiif8x.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnxkxxvnk.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pse8v3tbyq.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvi1q8j8n.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psi5pzalep.jpg His daily is a 2007 with a chunk of older Connect converted to a trailer for camping. Thought it may be interesting. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscqrz0nrp.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmn7nmovy.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgrjem5hs.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmsmtl6l4.jpg |
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Dennis could hook a trailer if the price was right. Hell, we could make a trip out of it when I am over there again. Went for a quick 2 mile walk on Monday. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pszcxj8tmv.jpg How fresh do you like your asparagus https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psaicvnhm4.jpg Mate Steve asked me what retirement would feel like. His day. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxhr43quj.jpg Paving cleaned twice. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psakcbn3vv.jpg I am so bloody tired of cleaning paving, unfortunately my place has a lot to do. One more section left to do, down at the garage. Needs some stuff to be moved though. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psldshqlmd.jpg Grubby down there. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvp0oopxs.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvyzn5b0s.jpg Had some “FREE TIME” from work today between training sessions.... sick and tired of this now. Went to Sally’s place in the Galaxy and cleaned her patio, walkway and also the alley behind her place. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmwaf9lws.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psk1gol671.jpg One more meeting 5.00 to 5.45 then close up shop till tomorrow morning. Sally was awarded some beers at work for being employee of the week last week, I did get to share in her win. Corona’d https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvmanhsga.jpg . |
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Pioneer woman statue, Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Friend Andy sent this very topical warning to all who pass it. I have driven past it a few times before COVID 19. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pse9ivfnpv.jpg In other news, Dennis delivered his 66 C10 NASCAR truck yesterday to the race Car prep shop, for the roll cage to be fully welded in. Based on one of these....... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssbn6fpn5.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psaw21lawj.jpg The guys were blown away of course, Dennis being who he is, had never told them he was building this mad thing. The motor he has fitted was Dyno tested at 850bhp https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psffaxgdjz.jpg Looking forward to this coming together. |
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A few more random than usual pics.
My brother lives in South Africa and since lockdown they have not been able to buy alcohol or tobacco. Cue his son who lives with him, and used to be a chef and barman plus social club manager years ago.... Yeast, oranges and some sugar for good measure. Spare bathroom used for Washing machine and tumble drier only (excuse colour choices, not his) pulled into service. More large on trainers also quietly brewing away. “Kicks like a mule” https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psmq2bgx6k.jpg I went food shopping on Sunday, 9 days after previous Friday and saw this beauty. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7z7qwiej.jpg On the way back, this was the road works sign, covered in the rainbow and Support the National Health Service. Nice sentiment, and one I always include all and any front line workers who continue to work. In order for the rest of us to be able to carry on away from normal routines. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvyrle3wc.jpg It has been interesting watching Mickey next door and Sam, two hoses to the other side, get on with jobs on both properties and helping each other, we all look out for each other, and Mickey at 75 post bowel cancer less than six months ago all keeping their distance. Break in proceedings. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbgbxd8ua.jpg More later. Online meeting now. |
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Ongoing saga of cleaning my massive expanse of paving was drawing to a close.
But loads of obstructions in front of the garage to move. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjbxrehsc.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psa3cxfbne.jpg Before starting that job, hedges.... spring comes and you can hear them grow. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqt1frfre.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psovaisamv.jpg Clean up hedge cuttings etc. Got started in the back corner. Caravan shed was clean when parked there. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspfzafq3k.jpg Stopped at that point, late Friday afternoon. Saturday morning was chilly and I was so desperate to just walk away..... Add in the spray and a gentle air movement with minimal movement myself, and it gets chilly. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psavloyuop.jpg Sally stopped by on her way to shops and made me a welcome coffee, then scooted off again. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbppmv549.jpg Amazing how mossy and grubby the paving gets in a year. And keep in mind, you need to clean the stones on all aspects of the bevelling in order to get a decent finish. Plus clear the debris every 600mm or 24inches. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnwxudkoh.jpg End in sight. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjsjxg4hh.jpg . |
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And pressure cleaning job done.
Knackered. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psp9gnufhd.jpg Next job here would be brushing kiln dried sand into all the grooves and joins opened by the pressure cleaning. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2btuucfw.jpg But before that....... Lifting, repairing, relaying and grouting over at Sally’s place. I got to realise how knackered my hips, back nd various other joints are. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psd4wc8af7.jpg So much damage. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfv3y211m.jpg Also put up a few items I made for her in the garden. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psr6neubrp.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps765qxa9r.jpg And cross cast at Andy Martins place in Oklahoma last year. Then back to my place late afternoon to start the sanding of the paving, before it turns and rains as it needs to be very dry. Handy assistant, many hands make light work. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psulvxiuqz.jpg Lawn needs a cut, desperately. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnievaw4n.jpg . |
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Interesting post storm Cloud formation from Tulsa today.
https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfqralsxf.jpg Fake smile, I had to just get out and go for a walk today. Beard must come off soon too. Needing change now. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psf4yn1ywt.jpg At least the flowers were good along the way. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssxhlvlbo.jpg And a nice sunset. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrst7ogfn.jpg . |
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Weekend almost over.....
Went to Sally’s place to check up how the grouting held up after the rain this week. All good. Went inside and found Sally busy making bunting for a friend. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psiitoqci7.jpg My young friend @PaulY sent me a pic yesterday..... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqwa3g6zg.jpg Been a while, but Stas and his family are well in Siberia. Been in isolation like everyone else. Yesterday they worked on the grounds around the block of flats they live in. Garden beds, flowers, trees, shrubs etc planted and prepped. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psc0qrrlk5.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgxmgp0y1.jpg Today Stas was going to paint the parking space lines on their estate, https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdjg5yyuc.jpg Afterwards, a shower and a beer. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgs2xjvzc.jpg Followed by a walk with his family. And a “Sakura” moment with Katya. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstzspdex8.jpg In the mean time, Stas and his family carry on regardless . |
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COVID 19 has no real benefit for anyone.
For me, working from home means up to 5 Teams, Zoom etc meetings per day, some up to three hours long, followed by tests, exams, validations, and tasks. Also a load of online training and tests...... Stuck mostly indoors sucks for someone like me who is used to working away from home. However, some jobs can be fitted in, between those others that pays the mortgage. So after cutting down the Leylandi conifer that broke the wall, I tried to pull the two very long Red Robin trees up and away from the drive. I failed, so cut them back, leaving enough to start new shaped growth. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjff4npa0.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2nd930rt.jpg Part of the reason for changing the back is to rebuild the wall, but also a longer term plan is a 6x6 meter carport in front of the garage that will be done up to look like a 50’s garage forecourt There needs to be a support post for the main I-beam to run from the garage outward. Hope this makes sense. Wall to be pushed back on the left by 400mm reducing to zero when it joins the existing footprint to the right. Galvanised post to be put in place for future reference. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psto06kkm6.jpg After that, I decided to use my Galaxy tow bar chainsaw to remove another tree that has irked me for a few years. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pszz4mhv17.jpg The killedtree is being replaced with a pot plant that needs a new home. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdf3ewhxx.jpg Behind the garage my fruit trees were dwarfed by weeds, so clearing up that strip of land was next up. The Fig tree seems really eager to prove its worth this year. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pslv27uozc.jpg Apple, pear and plum trees are looking good, pile of scrap steel less so. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps69vjfnse.jpg Also cleared up behind my 86 year old neighbours place and cut her hedge. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqgi0rxjd.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0pxsvkce.jpg Neighbour Sam has also used this period to sort a gym for his kids and create some garden beds. Mickey as always on hand to help and supervise. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssebz5dft.jpg And still the odd jobs kept presenting themselves...... . |
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More Covid craziness
Since moving here 10 years ago, I have disliked this very thorny shrub at the front door. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrpjy9frm.jpg Time to make a change then. Local nursery got £24.00 out of me. So watch this space. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxpk99lt3.jpg Multiple other odd jobs seemed to join the list every time I turned my head the other way. So one of the jobs was to clear the new from last year, deck of all the potplants, This guy was earmarked for the space where I pulled out the conifer with the Galaxy. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfjdr97pp.jpg So a hole was due to be dug where the tree got pulled out. Roots are a problem, but a home made sharp axe on a 5 foot length of scaffolding pole meant deep reach and quick work. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9yh2xlxc.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps14kxucfy.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspah1utea.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8ey2nh0c.jpg Done. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pso0cdwxgq.jpg Out back, the Fig tree seems happy. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrfmzhk6r.jpg Not a great pic, taken from the kitchen, but a total of 50p for 4 solar lights has to be a bargain, thanks Sally. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbhixmfvc.jpg Roll on summer. . |
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TITS.......
Blue Tits. They come every year. Without Harley, they have a better chance. Saturday. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psha3lsr5l.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psh5duulu6.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrnlntagr.jpg Was looking for a cheap cement mixer to buy on FB Marketplace and saw a pair of Butler sinks for cheap. I used to have a pair but gave them to mate @Jabbo iirc. Pounced, fetched and brought home. Galaxy to the rescue. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pse53tuuoh.jpg In place, herbs to go in next. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnqaacww9.jpg Another weekend job the Galaxy stepped up for was scavenging for brick pavers up at the farm, followed by taking them to Sallys place where some were put to use as potplant stands, and also creating little surrounds for shrubs. Perfect builders van. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psy1m51frn.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbj3tpk6w.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnx6doefn.jpg Some cement and pavers laid on it, then cemented down from the sides as well. It is not load bearing. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1no0bgyv.jpg Done first one. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspqkigqcb.jpg And still it was not over. . |
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After doing Sallys garden bits, we went for a walk, taking some tools, including a golf pull along caddy and some ratchet straps.
Proceeded to walk to the Thames river to see if that lovely 15 foot plus board was still there, we knew there had been a super high tide in the mean time, but hope springs eternal. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psagwofd7j.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxuctekeh.jpg Real decent social distancing. Looking toward London. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psavls3cug.jpg Brought a bit of wood back as a consolation, for my garden. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psv8ph9pix.jpg Of course life goes on for others, and mate Bryan @MrTiki had repainted the wheels on his ever changing Imp. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psp5ub5dpt.jpg And he also carved another winner of a Tiki. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscejlyzey.jpg Back home for a sandwich before carrying on with more work outside, this guy had made himself comfortable in the lounge. I am 100% not bothered, his presence means there is work for him. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0vemydai.jpg Great weather again https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psasgmgyhb.jpg . |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
So back to random midweek jobs.
Remember the front door porch, had a bush. Not anymore. Thanks Galaxy. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstgjdkgdv.jpg Dig out the roots, planted another two shrubs next to it toward the right. Mixed some cement. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgi7omurd.jpg Random mixed pavers recycled and glued in place, used the roil liberated from the stones previously to level up lawn. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstt3j7j9v.jpg And mixed stone into more cement and plugged the hole next to the drive where one invariably steps when parked up. No more muddy shoes indoors. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psisvu9git.jpg How bored must you be to sieve out stones, grass and soil on your driveway..... call it recycling https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2reapgng.jpg And another little job done. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psegjfsgvw.jpg In the mean time, back in South Africa, where lockdown means no alcohol or tobacco sales, the black markets are flourishing, as expected. My brother had started out doing home brew in 2 litre bottles....... he has now scaled up to 25 litre containers. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvslmft36.jpg . |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
And so the Corona virus and its fall out continues to screw up some people’s lives.
Changing the way we work and relax. But nature seems to be happy, regardless of our issues. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrcir2yff.jpg Double headed rose in Mickeys garden, he loves his rose bushes. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgaq4zhjx.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2dn8zeya.jpg It seems now certainly is the time to bring all those garden and housekeeping jobs, back up to date. Mickey come knocking on Friday morning to ask me if I had an edging spade..... I had no I'd what it was till he showed me his mangled one. Small, lightweight half moon, probably made for little old ladies to trim garden beds, not over eager guys changing their garden beds and laying brick edges to the lawn with cement. So I did not have one to give him to use for removing the grass where he was reshaping the garden beds. Instead, I stepped away from work for a bit and made a brace and welded it in place, then sharpened the spade and just for fun, repainted it red with some Poundland Red paint. Mickey was very happy of course. Straightened and Prepared https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscrepyjdf.jpg Grinding welds back. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvjtozobn.jpg Previously I mentioned that I was looking for a cheap used cement mixer to buy (Free is of course even better) And less than 5 minutes after posting, @Johnnybravo replied and sent a couple of pictures. “Needs a bit of attention, collect after 08.00 on Saturday if interested” Of course I was interested, but I did not want to borrow a mixer, I prefer owning stuff, always cheaper to replace or repair for yourself, than a mates tools, as my own rule is [font color="e61972"]You bend it, You mend it[/font] so I asked how much he wanted for it, and the reply was along the lines of Take it, use it, if it self destructs, bin it. Aaahhh, right, that works for me. So the pics he sent: https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psilb3nkri.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2v7pp6jy.jpg Yup, I could work with that. Soon it would be weekend and my first real trip in 8 weeks....... 25 miles each way to exercise. Friday my lunch hour, after spending tea time fixing Mickeys spade, was spent 2.3 miles from home removing a rather large conifer at Sally’s front door with the Galaxy and its tow bar, that keeps coming in handy. Then removing it and bringing it home to my sidewalk where I knew the recycling guys would lift it straight into their truck. It filled the rear load area. Leaving the Galaxy needing a decent clean inside and a wash while I was at it. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6a87mh0z.jpgand Back to work again for more online training, testing, and strategising. My colleague who is running a team development thing as part of his own development had this opening slide...... I had to take a pic. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskpkdcrkg.jpg Still, one should not complain, I am fortunate enough to continue being employed. And to wrap this up. From FB https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...sbninnfnd.jpeg . |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Preparation is paramount
Or something like that. Measured up the wall that needs replacing, 7.5 meters long and then up to 2 meters tall should work. So on Friday afternoon late, Mickey, Sam from no 7 and I moved the old Shed Caravan that is full of truck parts away from Mickeys side hedge as the woodwork shed needs a new front veranda and new roofing felt. Of course, typically it has exposed more work to be done. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbjh23y5k.jpg 2.8 meter Galvanised posts came from Germany over 10 years ago when @Oldbus delivered the Taunus Transit to me. They will now be used for the carport as planned. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps10rpwjsq.jpg Not easily seen is the way the paving has collapsed over time, Mickeys yard is about 500mm lower than mine, and the soil was obviously not compacted well 9 years ago when it was done. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psfipprahi.jpg So this will mean lifting about 1 meter of paving along the boundary, digging out, compacting and possibly putting some concrete down, adding blocks to create either a low wall, or stable base for the paving to go back down. Seems the list keeps growing. Saturday morning early, before heading over to @Johnnybravo to collect the cement mixer, I decided to hack back the hedge hard while I had some,time. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psodasuvkd.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psgjvblo2h.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqdupxekp.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pse6msomza.jpg How to maximise a wheely bins capacity. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0xg8dgxy.jpg More later. Time for some woodwork and shed repairs now. Later. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...sbma3wnkt.jpeg . |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Wow, you've been busy with the yard projects! A lot of work, but feels so good when you know you are catching up. Looks great!
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Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
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It’s one of those inevitable things.... you always have to do yard jobs in order to get to others. A lot of the stuff I am doing now is geared toward the carport I want to build. Once the carport is up (May take a while) I can then progress in other parts and do a bit of a reorganisation to make life easier for the ‘66 restoration and possibly allow some other interesting jobs to get done. So Saturday morning, I started early. Insomnia and body aches have their merits. Cut back the hedge as reported before. Alarm set for 09.20 to remind me to lock up and head out to @Johnnybravo to check out his new machine shop and collect the mixer he had offered me. 35 minute unencumbered drive was the longest drive I have done in 8 weeks, and showed just what a pleasant and comfortable drive this Galaxy offers. Johnnybravo getting on with the whole social distance thing after the House Elf helped him move the mixer from his Berlingo van to the Galaxy, leaving me to capture the load on film. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxfazwarg.jpg Along with the machine came a new replacement fan and cover for the electric motor, part of the “Needs some attention” message, needed some modifying to get to fit. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskhd0mbac.jpg Had a restricted visit and shop tour with JB and the House Elf, who is both better looking and nicer (not yet jaded by life sucking) than his dad would admit ;-) Amazing how much efficiency they have managed to bring to the shop through sensible planning and layout, with the Mezzanine level adding another 60% of useable space for machines and of course automotive storage. Being that they are working alone, against the proverbial clock, we kept it shorter than usual, and I missed out on a coffee and cookies, so after leaving a case of Bud Lights, I headed home where work was not doing itself. Back home, I carried on with cleaning and clearing up the hedge that I had cut back earlier. Sally popped over by about 11.30 to help me unload the mixer and plant some sunflowers and green beans she had grown. So first view of the mixer was not exactly encouraging. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3wu2rc6u.jpg After coffee and cookies with Sally, I started to look at the mixer barrel, and decided that a bucket of gravel and some water would be the way to go. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjxac30sm.jpg Messy cement and dismissive use in its previous life as a hire company (that had gone bankrupt) evident around. Note exposed motor axle on left, that would be needing some attention. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psip0gp0ab.jpg The stand again, showed dismissive use in the past, with cleaning not a priority, ever. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjldnyl6x.jpg Two hours of running it in various ways with changing content left me with the drum inside looking a lot better. Lump hammer had to be pulled into service to break out a load of real thick concrete in the bottom nd around the paddles. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqfufnm4d.jpg At one point when it became obvious that the stones were not progressing, I added some sharp metal edges and chain, which seemed to help, along with the the lump hammer. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psqfjh81zp.jpg And a sobering last thought at this point. The cost of a new mixer online means the three or more hours it may take to get the machine back to where it will be an asset here when I start mixing and building is time well spent. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswgftza97.png . |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Sally is a bit of a menace with her camera, but sometimes it does make me chuckle
Sunday early. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspw7vgiqr.jpg Back to random little jobs that steal time. Fitting the new cooling fan to the motor. I started by carefully filing out the inside to get it to slide onto the axle, fail. So measuring the axle showed 16mm and fan15mm so one of the old large drills I saved years ago was ground down to 13mm to fit the chuck on the pillar drill. Hey Presto ! Hammer persuasion. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psvtewmluj.jpg Cover on, tested, all good. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssyhygvz5.jpg Sally had been bugging me for weeks to strip back and paint the BBQ table made from the garden gate last year. Unfortunately all the layers of paint and varnish had started peeling badly, having stood outside in all weathers. So I told her she could sort it out. Carried the table onto the lawn, gave her a steel brush and some fence paint...... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psu7gf2ryg.jpg Result. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psavxvra4s.jpg Another Sally generated job, the BBQ I built 9 years ago has started to show its age. https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread...ies-build-kent So the plan was to strip back just the tiles on the work surface..... Ooooppps.... mistake. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psejfgvjxu.jpg Suddenly the wood frames looked rubbish, so I tore apart what was built not to be replaced. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdbf2jpxn.jpg Managed to get repair sections in. Ideally would have loved some resilient marble or synthetic all weather replacement material in place of the tiles, but will get that figured later. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3pijqiar.jpg Now the doors were clearly looking rubbish. Guess they need replacing too. Took them off. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxfuzgoaw.jpg Repurposed and cut down to become floors to holes, will keep kindling etc dry. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscgx8nubj.jpg Busy week ahead, though it’s Wednesday morning already So not much will happen with dy job stuff getting in the way. Doors to make up next, once I find some wood to use. . |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Another Sunday afternoon job was to address more of the wear and tear from abuse to the mixer.
A bit of grinder and welding action resulted in what will hopefully be an extended life. Both the paddles in the barrel showed holes where the welds had torn away over time, and obviously leaked out when mixing cement. Started by cleaning them up and cutting patches to weld over https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psuxwmnqoe.jpg The rolled rim was broken and barrel torn and one could see the metal was worn thinner around the edge. So I took a 6” nail and bent it, cut a 50mm length off the top, including the head to slide into the rolled rim. The nails head would partly fill the gap and allow me to bridge the tear. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psshr7xa5e.jpg Aligned and kept in place with my extra fingers. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3hajsxtp.jpg Gluing metal. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psetn0jolh.jpg Camera menace https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pst2swpo2u.jpg Barrel patches. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrf5qhmlo.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psz4mswg2t.jpg Rim. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscd0x1gqf.jpg And finally late afternoon, just because I am like that, I took a belt sander and ran the mixer and sander in different directions to clean up the barrel a bit more. Then added some random Dulux paint I bought unidentified years ago for £1.00 for a litre tin . https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscwgpandc.jpg Ready for work once all the prep is done and materials ordered in. . |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
For the garden and nature lovers out there.
Cacti seem to be happy right now. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psl8stjj2e.jpg And next door in Mickeys garden. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psntydakve.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psaglpycmv.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnqeiojdt.jpg 76 years old and still cannot settle down. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscvexqa3r.jpg So Mickey had to rebuild his one pond, again. Half the materials are recycled, scavenged or found up on their farmyard rubble pile. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psorngokf0.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbomkxahx.jpg From Siberia, Stas is not particularly enjoying this whole lockdown thing. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psi4pg5oqp.jpg But sacrificed animal always puts a smile on his and the family in laws faces. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2crw8lvy.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pseeeu7waa.jpg |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
So back to corona maintenance fitted inbetween meetings about meetings and tests about tests.
After starting on the BBQ refurbishment, it was all downhill. New door frames and doors because the old ones just looked, well, old. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psd7cdf2b0.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psrawbqjcq.jpg Next up was using the stored wood from the deck rebuild last year to make up some new doors. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psxidhfzsx.jpg While doing all these little bits of work between doing my day job, other bits happened. @PaulY dropped off a Chevy C10 cab lifter for Martin on his way to a business meeting local to where I live. While he was at it, he dropped off a few chainsaw chains for me as the chainsaw they used to fit had been stolen in a burglary. It was so surreal having my mate stop on the driveway, drop off the stuff like a dead body and drive off because of this whole Corona virus thing. I felt wounded. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnuqmokmx.jpg Sally texted a pic too, she was at her home and painted the chairs SawdustSteve had brought last year. Ready for summer. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pswcthqgcp.jpg Typical sally, who seems to find me all sorts of jobs around here....... Comment on the pic of the new door frames was “You need to clean the brickwork” https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstsfv0ing.jpg So pressure cleaner came up from the garage. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0kbm2iuy.jpg After https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1xfrmi6p.jpg Then pressure cleaned the recycled decking doors. Makes a big difference. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4bzskvgx.jpg And my painter..... working remotely. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psppfjaxxd.jpg Turned into a lot more work than anticipated. . |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Doors completed and on.
Something missing it seems. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1xfrmi6p.jpg Selection. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psnqnp6nyz.jpg Paint. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7runolt7.jpg Nuts, bolts, weld. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5fqfk1qx.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pskkx14nmj.jpg Fitted..... Swivel locks, handles. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdfisoqpl.jpg And poo..... Swivels fitted too close to the edge, no entry. Reset, fixed. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psb7rgjqtn.jpg At last. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5yuelz7a.jpg And then the weather turned, perfect timing. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psjmgjnjed.jpg . |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
So day three of my weekend started with sally at my door by 08.00
Ready to get walking to the Thames river as low tide was 07.10 We did the walk, collected a few bits of driftwood, glass, and other stuff.. Loads of WW2 bunkers around this area https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbzhhfosl.jpg Too big a log https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psatupoknf.jpg And even bigger https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psywpppvus.jpg Sally also found a somewhat smashed iPhone 6S on the beach. We brought it home, I put it on charge (She is an Android girl) and then turned it on, locked of course. Around 8pm it rang, calling from London, the owners dad, was prepared to pay me for it, of course I said not a chance and told him I could post it or they could collect. So I wrapped it in a shopping bag and left it behind a potplant, when we got home late Monday afternoon, the phone was gone, replaced by some Lithuanian chocolates and a hand written note. Dipstick https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pstggkcdvm.jpg The rest of her treasures. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pssegkmjs7.jpg Back to her place where I refelted her shed roof. Unfortunately its spine is damaged and warped. So the job looks untidy, but it will keep the weather out. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3zultqrh.jpg Really awkward job, wrong ladder, too much reach etc. But done. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbu4n8kzy.jpg In the mean time, later on, Dennis had pressure cleaned his gas station as well, and invited me for a drink. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psr7xbn9zt.jpg . |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
COVID 19
I have decided to take in a second lodger of I can find one. Loads of contracts at the local powerstation currently. Needed a bit more fridge space Someone 1/2 mile down the road put one out on Monday. Today I knocked on the door and asked if I could have it. Galaxy to the rescue http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps176osnlm.jpg Needs a clean. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psbx4ur64v.jpg Stripped all the interior parts and into the dishwasher as it is good as sterilising stuff. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...pswcpezdc9.jpg Free is good. No idea what it would cost me new. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Its clean and plugged in.
Seems to run just fine as previous ownet said. http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...psq1t5o5py.jpg I see £150.00 going into my vacation fund. Others see scrap. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
Back to the Thames river, rebuilding a BBQ and other tasks.
The mobile phone Sally picked up. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psudiz7hi7.jpg Charging back home, clearly robust. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5wwgidkp.jpg Having lost the beautiful 15 foot board before, I had my eye on another pice, to be used as the lintel of the BBQ Headed up to the galaxy. Readjusting straps. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps08xwkm0n.jpg Yes. It was heavy. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6odhkcjz.jpg Loaded, right up to the dash. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psp5k79ihv.jpg https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psi1nzmzps.jpg Back home, unloaded. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psf27tubed.jpg While unloading, there was a noise, a beautiful noise out in the road. Sally went to check..... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3xe1g7pz.jpg We had a socially distanced lunch and afternoon with friends Kevin and Teresa in Maidstone. Came home with a pack of quarry tiles, almost enough to re-tile the BBQ https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psocxxdlcf.jpg That meant that the weekend was over. More late. |
Re: GRIZZ’s ‘79 - 2WD BLAZER Challenge over in London, England. “~It’s not a Project
So the last job on the BBQ refurb, was the job that started it all.
Lay out, plan, measure..... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pshimmvjmn.jpg Cut ! https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pspnlsuhzu.jpg Mix a strong cement and fine sand mix. Prep https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psdy7bytki.jpg I also wrapped the wood in klingfilm..... https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...pscifzjgmz.jpg Last job left for later today is to scrub cement stains off tiles, polish them and leave them alone after that. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psbm0pya6j.jpg Yesterday morning Mickey brought around a lifesaving tool. Well, hopefully back saving. For tearing down the wall at the garage. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psoqjexuuf.jpg Sunny outside again today. More hedges to cut inbetween other prep jobs. They look lovely when cut and tidy, but man I do hate doing it all, and I tend to do Mickeys as well, 8 foot tall from his side as his property is lower than mine. https://i294.photobucket.com/albums/...psuedh0j7a.jpg . |
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