What did you do today not on your truck...

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by special-K

I don't remember you getting this truck. Nice! Buckskin Tan like my Jimmy was. I see it has the J&J Enterprise chrome running boards. Does it also have the visor? I think I see one there

I snuck it in on ya!! Yes it has the visor too. I swapped my 66 Ford for it. I think that I got the better end of that deal. I have an appointment to get her smogged tomorrow at the same place that smogged it 5 years ago, it only has had 1K miles put on it since the last smog so hopefully it will pass again, doubtful but one can hope. It only has 102K. Not bad for 40 years old.

AllChevy, the house is looking good!

[special-K]

Originally Posted by allchevy58

Got all the windows, skylights and one slider in.

very nice. That has to feel great, just being able to stand in there and look out.

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I snuck it in on ya!! Yes it has the visor too. I swapped my 66 Ford for it. I think that I got the better end of that deal. I have an appointment to get her smogged tomorrow at the same place that smogged it 5 years ago, it only has had 1K miles put on it since the last smog so hopefully it will pass again, doubtful but one can hope. It only has 102K. Not bad for 40 years old.

Camper hauler! They're the best. I've always gone for those. I do remember you mention trading the Ford for something. Did you also sell your big black Ford? I wish I still had my Jimmy

[72c20customcamper]

the cutting boards turned out well . Made 4 bow bread knives today , 3 black walnut and 1 hickory . Going to make some cherry bread knives and cutting boards after Christmas.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by special-K

Camper hauler! They're the best. I've always gone for those. I do remember you mention trading the Ford for something. Did you also sell your big black Ford? I wish I still had my Jimmy

Black truck is gone. All Fords are gone. I'm trying to downsize. I'd regret selling that Jimmy too.

I love the square body dually. I always wanted one. This one's been great so far. She easily passed smog today after being parked for 5 years. I did get the "Is that Frank's truck? again from the mechanic. Everybody asks me that. Yes it is, or it was. Everybody knows Frank and that truck. I guess it'll always be "Franks truck'. I don't dare change anything.

Nice cutting board Mark. I have a nice one that I never use because I don't want to scratch it up.

[Sheepdip]

I have been doing some maintenance on my deck-over trailer and a new deck was the last task, so yesterday my brother came over and we got down and busy on it and knocked it out. Today I put two coats of linseed oil and mineral spirits 50/50 mix. Almost looks like a piece of fine furniture but won't stay that way for long.

[yuccales]

Originally Posted by Sheepdip

I have been doing some maintenance on my deck-over trailer and a new deck was the last task, so yesterday my brother came over and we got down and busy on it and knocked it out. Today I put two coats of linseed oil and mineral spirits 50/50 mix. Almost looks like a piece of fine furniture but won't stay that way for long.

Good looking useful trailer.

[special-K]

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Originally Posted by special-K

Filbert is another name for what 50 staters call Hazel Nuts, along with Pot, one of Oregons most profitable crops.

If you think some entity is going to eminent domaine your property in the future, put in a crop of Filberts or Pears. The entity will have to pay you for the life time production value of each tree, along with the value of the real property. Could be an 80 year life span...$$$

You're right, they are hazelnut...mmm mmm good! She always gives me some to take home.

Originally Posted by yuccales

Good looking useful trailer.

It sure is. That new wood might get a lot of 'character' but you can keep slopping that linseed and spirits on and that wood will stay tight. Of course this is a nice place to let a little lube drip, too

[LS short box]

Today I watched the Vikings get beat by the Bengals.

[72c20customcamper]

Put the 85 to work

[yuccales]

Went to our local "Wreaths Across America" today. Very moving as usual. The Lt. Col. from the USAF, who was the keynote speaker was amazing! Little disappointed with the turnout considering the perfect weather, but every wreath was placed.

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Put the 85 to work

What are you running for tires on this rig.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by LT7A

What are you running for tires on this rig.

265/75r16 I run that size on my three 3/4 ton trucks

[72c20customcamper]

Had to run down to the hardware store today for a 1 3/8 fostner bit . On the way back I stopped to fill up my Jeep before the storm this weekend . A NYC DEP guy comes up to me to comment on the Jeep he’s a big enthusiast of the XJ model . He has 3 right now we talk for a bit he’s really liking mine and sure enough he asked if I’d take $3800 for it . I’d double my investment but what would I buy it took me a couple of years of casual looking to find this one . I wasn’t looking actively but my neighbor put this one up and I jumped on it . I told him “Thanks but I really don’t want to sell it “

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

265/75r16 I run that size on my three 3/4 ton trucks

Thanks, that's helpful for what I'm considering for my Suburban. They look like they're in good proportion to your setup.

[57NAPCO]

Looked at 12 acres in Kingfield Maine. 35 minutes to Sugarloaf

[72c20customcamper]

Progress . Backsplash is drying I’ll be installing it tomorrow. The plumber is coming next week to hook up the propane

[yuccales]

Looks fantastic!

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by yuccales

Looks fantastic!

Thanks

[allchevy58]

Got all the windows, skylights and one slider in.

[Rickysnickers]

I finally found some pictures of the counter top I made. This is in our old house in CA. I miss that house . We put a lot of money and time into it. Anyway, end grain walnut butcherblock.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

I finally found some pictures of the counter top I made. This is in our old house in CA. I miss that house . We put a lot of money and time into it. Anyway, end grain walnut butcherblock.

That’s a lot of work . I would have taken it with me and use it for something at the new house . Formica is good enough for the new owner

[Steeveedee]

You guys do nice work! Here's a maple end grain cutting board I made. That maple is hard! I bought about 40 stair balusters that had yet to be turned. Habitat ReStore sold them to me for $80 +tax. They were 1-3/4 X 1-3/4 X 40 inches. What a steal!

[best view]

You guys need to go back to work

[special-K]

I think I'll always be working

[Steeveedee]

That counter is really nice! Wife wants a new counter and sink. I know a reliable contractor who is going to do that and install all new kitchen cabinets. I have more money than energy, these days...meaning not much energy. It'd take me months to do the cabinets.