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Austin Area TW Chapter (all gens welcome, even T4Rs; heck, just make it a Toyota and we're good)

Discussion in 'Texas' started by CaptAmerica, Jan 18, 2016.

  1. Jun 4, 2018 at 7:46 AM
    Bigdaddy4760

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    Dam, if I was at home would bring a generator to you.
     
  2. Jun 4, 2018 at 7:50 AM
    Misplaced Nebraskan

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    Appreciate the thought.

    Gonna head south side and see if I can get a small one for the fridge and freezer. Looks like I need to invest in one going forward...
     
  3. Jun 4, 2018 at 7:51 AM
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    Socialized utilities. Welcome to Canada!
     
  4. Jun 4, 2018 at 7:59 AM
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    Thanks for the recommendation Cap.

    Thanks for the tips and offer to help guys. I'll start with checking these things today. I was monitoring my temp gauge all day while we did a lot of stop and go stuff and also used my odb2 real time scan tool to monitor engine temps. No issues there so that tells me the t-stat is doing its job. Will check these things before giving in and going to a shop.

    @Texoma - Lauren is very excited to have her springs put on this weekend. I'll touch base mid week but we might do what we did last time with my Tacoma and drop off the T4R Friday evening. I have to work Saturday.
     
  5. Jun 4, 2018 at 8:01 AM
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    If you need to borrow a YETI cooler or two, I can certainly lend a couple to you. I have all sizes except for the Tundra 250 and 350 (aka coffin cooler :D )
     
  6. Jun 4, 2018 at 8:02 AM
    Misplaced Nebraskan

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    :canada::rofl:
     
  7. Jun 4, 2018 at 8:03 AM
    Misplaced Nebraskan

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    But will you want them back?!?... So far everything is still cold. Will last till I get a generator. :thumbsup:
     
  8. Jun 4, 2018 at 8:18 AM
    ryanbitt

    ryanbitt Wherever you go...there you are.

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    Whoa! Seriously? Pf had around 5" of rain last night I heard. My coworker in Hutto said there was all kinds of debris and stuff from his neighbors in his pool and the wind knocked his grill over and pushed it about 15 feet.
     
  9. Jun 4, 2018 at 8:29 AM
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    my power was out intermittently in RR, but admittedly that's not that far from par for the course for my neighborhood. :)
     
  10. Jun 4, 2018 at 8:46 AM
    Misplaced Nebraskan

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    Yeah. Lots of fences down and trash day so cans were everywhere...
     
  11. Jun 4, 2018 at 9:17 AM
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    Really digging this walnut entertainment center in making. Still gotta finish some stuff. Peeks when complete. I need myself one

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  12. Jun 4, 2018 at 9:18 AM
    CaptAmerica

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    Nice! I'm actually going to build something this week. I should probably take pics.
     
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    :D Even though my wife works for YETI, that answer is still a yes :D

    My buddy works for PEC and said life sucks for him and his crews right now.
     
  14. Jun 4, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    @Texoma Hey man when are y’all planning that trip to HF next month 21-22 or 28-29
     
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    Ha. Figured :thumbsup:.The deep freeze is still frozen and neighbor's generator has our fridge and a couple fans going. Milking through the day and will order our own generator later.

    Good thing I got over 20 hours of OT this past weekend ... Gone and then some already...:boom:
     
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    ***Important*** Don't let the beer get hot!!!
     
  17. Jun 4, 2018 at 11:54 AM
    Misplaced Nebraskan

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    Yessir. Moved to the house fridge :thumbsup:

    Jack is in the deep freeze too.
     
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    Did you see what he drinks? Letting it get to room temp might improve the taste... :boink:
     
  19. Jun 4, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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    Kings, Deavers, Brute Force, Prinsu, Lights, all the stuff
    Should be moving into the Austin area end of this year or something close to that. Always down to lend a hand and check out some other rigs

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  20. Jun 4, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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    And his dog needs AA, bad about stumbling around breaking glasses.
    :rofl::rofl:
     

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