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

[Rich84]

Tree company stopped by our property today. They want to cut a massive old oak tree that is leaning over the power lines. She is about 6' in diameter but showing her age. I figure it's probably a 7-10 thousand $ job. The power company has been aggressive lately with their trimming and cutting.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by Rich84

Tree company stopped by our property today. They want to cut a massive old oak tree that is leaning over the power lines. She is about 6' in diameter but showing her age. I figure it's probably a 7-10 thousand $ job. The power company has been aggressive lately with their trimming and cutting.

Been going on here too . I guess they finally figured it out that it’s easier and cheaper to do preventative maintenance than emergency repairs . I’ve been getting wood all fall and winter on the roadside

[Richard]

Originally Posted by Rich84

Tree company stopped by our property today. They want to cut a massive old oak tree that is leaning over the power lines. She is about 6' in diameter but showing her age. I figure it's probably a 7-10 thousand $ job. The power company has been aggressive lately with their trimming and cutting.

Here in California that would not happen. As it is an oak, the tree would be allowed to grow and take down the lines. It is more important than fires, structures or human lives, etc.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by Richard

Here in California that would not happen. As it is an oak, the tree would be allowed to grow and take down the lines. It is more important than fires, structures or human lives, etc.

I got to disagree with you there Richard. Edison has been real aggressive cutting trees since they got their panties sued off for not clearing their lines after that big Monrovia windstorm a few years ago. Lots of rich people and lawyers live in that area and they didn't like having no power for 10 days.

Up here they watch the clearance because of the fire hazard being so high. They fly around in helicopters and have drones.

They made the mistake of getting a black helicopter at first and the local foil hat club freaked out. They've got a blue one now. They also sent letters to the locals ( I got one) saying not to shoot at the drones.

[72c20customcamper]

First boil of maple syrup season

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Gotenntitans

Made a few Christmas cookies. My dad is 82 and he LOVES them! Mom always made them at Christmas and he asks for them on his birthday in July and he knows they're gonna be there at Christmas.

RECIPE FOR YOU GUYS:

PECAN SANDIES
2 sticks softened salted butter (use real butter)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 tsp water
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
powdered sugar to roll in after they're baked

With your mixer, cream the butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, & water well. Then add the flour & chopped pecans and mix into it forms a ball. Chill for at least an hour. Form into walnut sized balls and bake at 325-350 for about 30-40 minutes until golden brown on bottom. Cool completely before rolling around in powdered sugar. Makes about 40 cookies.

Originally Posted by LT7A

I made these. No luck getting over to Lock Doc's in time ; ) so I had to make some myself. They're quick to make and they didn't last long. I like that they only have about a quarter of the sugar of regular cookies and the powdered sugar makes them just sweet enough. Thanks for posting the recipe!

I made a batch of these today. All of the kids were home and they were a big hit. The thing is they are so easy to make that anyone could do it. This was actually the second batch that I have made....
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[Richard]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I got to disagree with you there Richard. Edison has been real aggressive cutting trees since they got their panties sued off for not clearing their lines after that big Monrovia windstorm a few years ago. Lots of rich people and lawyers live in that area and they didn't like having no power for 10 days.

Up here they watch the clearance because of the fire hazard being so high. They fly around in helicopters and have drones.

They made the mistake of getting a black helicopter at first and the local foil hat club freaked out. They've got a blue one now. They also sent letters to the locals ( I got one) saying not to shoot at the drones.

Maybe things have changed in the last few years? Have not been in the field for about 4 years. A customers house in Camarillo almost burned down in last big fire. Limbs were laying on house and she could not cut. Luckily tree was extinguished before fire got to house. Another instance, was told to move our box truck out of customers driveway or be fined in north hollywood because oak branch was 1 foot above roof of truck. Branch was on the roof of house and customer said he could not cut tree. Would be fined thousands. I cannot make this stuff up. Can mention more.

[best view]

This is a serious question why are you still there, i was born in corona but i got out

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by Richard

Maybe things have changed in the last few years? Have not been in the field for about 4 years. A customers house in Camarillo almost burned down in last big fire. Limbs were laying on house and she could not cut. Luckily tree was extinguished before fire got to house. Another instance, was told to move our box truck out of customers driveway or be fined in north hollywood because oak branch was 1 foot above roof of truck. Branch was on the roof of house and customer said he could not cut tree. Would be fined thousands. I cannot make this stuff up. Can mention more.

They may have changed. Like I said Edison got slapped down pretty hard for brush clearance and pole neglect After windstorms and wildfires did some major damage and they were found to be negligent.

I had a guy from Edison inspect the pole in my yard and he asked if he could rake some leaves around it for a pic. I told him that he could rake the whole yard if he wanted to.
Funny thing about that pole is it's the only one in anyone's yard all the rest on the block are at the street. It's moved so the drop line going to the house clears a 150 year old Oak tree in my front yard.

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

These were totally rusted and frozen up. They had been laying in the mud in the bed of my dually for years when I bought it. I thought that they were goners. Just one night in the "bath' and here they are. And the stuff is like water. It doesn't stink or anything. I'm impressed.

Got me some free tools!

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I pulled off the bottom latches on the buggy (the big one). The top ones came out pretty good so hopefully the bottom will too. The top looked worse than the bottom before. I also put new bolts on them too to give them some shiny. So into the dip go the others.

Those tools are ready to return to service. I got to get me some of that stuff. That latch part from your VW came out nice too. I tried to find those latches made out of stainless for my Jeep. Because of how they operate I didn't want to paint them or powder coat them because they'll chip. And I don't have any interest in putting chrome on the Jeep. Eventually, I'll probably soak them like you did and then zinc plate them. That should keep them looking nice for a while.

[FleetsidePaul]

Sanded my Baja hood today. I still have some fiberglass work to do to fill in and smooth it all out. I'm using my old junk parts. Why not? The price is right and I don't mind working with fiberglass. It's not that tough to fix cosmetic stuff. I put the latches in Evapo-Rust to clean them up as they were rusty. They haven't been in it that long but it's looking promising. I threw in some rusty pliers and when I checked they were as shiny as a bald guys forehead. Evapo-Rust seems to be working. Fingers crossed.

But that bucket was a PITA to open. My uber smart wife figured it out before I blew a blood vessel fighting with it. It was easy. (for her) She popped the tabs on the side while I was screaming and looking for a sledge hammer to bust it open. Fortunately cooler heads prevailed.

And I took a pic of the wrong side of the hood. I should have let her do it

The blue thing in the pic is my German Shepherd's Frisbee. It's only a few days old and just look at it. I wouldn't want that dog to bite me. He's strong, built like a tank. It'll be destroyed by Friday.

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Sanded my Baja hood today. I still have some fiberglass work to do to fill in and smooth it all out. I'm using my old junk parts. Why not? The price is right and I don't mind working with fiberglass. It's not that tough to fix cosmetic stuff. I put the latches in Evapo-Rust to clean them up as they were rusty. They haven't been in it that long but it's looking promising. I threw in some rusty pliers and when I checked they were as shiny as a bald guys forehead. Evapo-Rust seems to be working. Fingers crossed.

But that bucket was a PITA to open. My uber smart wife figured it out before I blew a blood vessel fighting with it. It was easy. (for her) She popped the tabs on the side while I was screaming and looking for a sledge hammer to bust it open. Fortunately cooler heads prevailed.

And I took a pic of the wrong side of the hood. I should have let her do it

The blue thing in the pic is my German Shepherd's Frisbee. It's only a few days old and just look at it. I wouldn't want that dog to bite me. He's strong, built like a tank. It'll be destroyed by Friday.

Cool! More pitchers please!

I watched a video by Edd China formerly of Wheeler dealers on youtube. I was pretty impressed with evap o rust. I thought it was just a commercially available mixture of vinegar, or one of the other acids. Turns out, it seems that it's much less caustic and destructive to the parts.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Cool! More pitchers please!

I watched a video by Edd China formerly of Wheeler dealers on youtube. I was pretty impressed with evap o rust. I thought it was just a commercially available mixture of vinegar, or one of the other acids. Turns out, it seems that it's much less caustic and destructive to the parts.

These were totally rusted and frozen up. They had been laying in the mud in the bed of my dually for years when I bought it. I thought that they were goners. Just one night in the "bath' and here they are. And the stuff is like water. It doesn't stink or anything. I'm impressed.

Got me some free tools!

[72c20customcamper]

Picked up some black walnut this morning and then a load of oak. The oak is just some of the limbs I have to go back for the trunk . Need the big saw with the 36 inch bar

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

The blue thing in the pic is my German Shepherd's Frisbee. It's only a few days old and just look at it. I wouldn't want that dog to bite me. He's strong, built like a tank. It'll be destroyed by Friday.

Our old wolfdog was like that. Anything said to be "indestructible" was just another challenge to him. Kong toys? Pffffttt. Once bought him an indestructible dog bed. A few days later, what was left of it went to the dump.

[FleetsidePaul]

I pulled off the bottom latches on the buggy (the big one). The top ones came out pretty good so hopefully the bottom will too. The top looked worse than the bottom before. I also put new bolts on them too to give them some shiny. So into the dip go the others.

[allchevy58]

Last weekend got the base in the garage and yesterday got the concrete poured.

[CAMAROBOY68SS]

Well my grandpa and I snuck out in of the other cars as we had a super nice weather Saturday and my truck was in the trailer for this coming weekend. Well looks like I got caught as we were about to leave the event, lol. Was good to get the ol 55 out and stretch its legs for the first time this year.

[Rich84]

The old oak is putting up a fight. They have been on it for 2 days. She is just a massive trunk now. They will be bringing the heavy equipment on Wednesday to take her down.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by Rich84

The old oak is putting up a fight. They have been on it for 2 days. She is just a massive trunk now. They will be bringing the heavy equipment on Wednesday to take her down.

You burn ? Sounds like enough for a couple of years of heat

[Rich84]

I do not. But my neighbor does and he really appreciates it.

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by Rich84

I do not. But my neighbor does and he really appreciates it.

I'll bet he does. Oak is not cheap.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by Rich84

I do not. But my neighbor does and he really appreciates it.
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I burn mostly oak and hickory . Running out of ash in these parts which is a shame. Oak and hickory take a few years to season properly . Ash about 6 months .

[richard2717]

Busted the outer seal on my bobcat lift cylinder. I already had new seal kits here from a previous parts order. it has had a slight weep for a while. Never rebuilt one before but local guy said he was a couple weeks out so I became a youtube pro over the course of the afternoon. Found a really good video and made short work of it. The good thing was not having to remove the entire cylinder from the machine. Last time I had one rebuilt I had to take it in to them. It takes longer to get the rear pins out than it did to rebuild it this afternoon while on the machine. Saved me $200 in labor as well.

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[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by richard2717

Busted the outer seal on my bobcat lift cylinder. I already had new seal kits here from a previous parts order. it has had a slight weep for a while. Never rebuilt one before but local guy said he was a couple weeks out so I became a youtube pro over the course of the afternoon. Found a really good video and made short work of it. The good thing was not having to remove the entire cylinder from the machine. Last time I had one rebuilt I had to take it in to them. It takes longer to get the rear pins out than it did to rebuild it this afternoon while on the machine. Saved me $200 in labor as well.

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Great Job .

Those Seal Picks are your Friend.