Alabama thread!

Already had the thought I should have done this a long time ago. Took a ride on every back road I could find from North Huntsville to Gurley then over Keel mountain road and out to Hampton Cove to put some miles on today. Fun just breaking the gears in. Hard to describe the difference in how well it runs the 33" tires and the weight of all the gear I have on the truck but it definitely is an improvement. Not downshifting into higher gear to go up the mountain any more even through you are running higher RPM's.

 

Time to break out the Advil. Great job though although looks like you need some more coverage. The Emerald Zoysia will choke out the weeds. My yard had it when I bought the house over 15 years ago and I still have a lush lawn every summer. Having to deal with erosion problems though with all the rain in the last two years. Brick retaining wall (grunt work) is going to fix that I hope.

 

I mainly bought this because of ease of growth and erosion from it being bare sand. I’d love to sod the whole thing, but I don’t have as much desire to since the washing is now taken care of lol

 

Mornin fellas

 

After a bit of growth you can can use a pipe to take plugs from it to establish other areas.

 

Sup Phil!

 

Look at what I got in yesterday!

 

https://youtu.be/vaSpIB02eUA

 

So shiny!

 

I think it looks great! It looks awesome in person. The guy spent a whole day with nothing but hand sanding all the imperfections out before priming and painting.

 

Sup John

Sup Jonnt

Sup EJ

 

We must have had a small shower. Finally get to see my wax job in action

 

That's great, a little gearing change makes a big difference

 

From AlabamaWX

RADAR CHECK: We have patchy showers across Alabama early this morning ahead of a cold front approaching the state. The rain will be more widespread later this morning into the afternoon hours. The air will be cool and stable over the northern half of the state with temperatures holding in the 60s, but a few strong to severe storms are possible over Southwest Alabama, where SPC defines a “slight risk” (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms.



A few storms over the southwest part of Alabama later today could produce hail and gusty winds, just a low-end tornado threat there. Rain amounts should be under 1/2 inch, and there is no risk of flooding. Pressure gradient winds (not related to thunderstorms) will pick up later today after the front passes… northwest winds this afternoon will average 15-25 mph with potential for higher gusts. A wind advisory is in effect for much of Central Alabama. Rain will end from west to east this evening as the front moves on to the east.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: We expect sunshine in full supply tomorrow and Sunday with a very dry airmass in place, but mornings will be cold. Look for lows in the 37-43 degree range; some scattered light frost is possible early Sunday morning across the colder valleys and protected areas… this is when the wind will be light. The high tomorrow will be in the mid-60s, followed by mid-70s Sunday.

NEXT WEEK: The week looks dry with a warming trend. The high will be close to 70 Monday, followed by mid-70s Tuesday. Then, we rise into the low-80s Wednesday, and mid-80s Thursday and Friday. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.



Still no sign of any major severe weather or excessive rain events for the state for the next seven to ten days.

ON THIS DATE IN 1979: Widespread damage occurred in the Tampa Bay area. The 19 tornadoes reported are the most in one day in Florida history. Three people drowned in Pinellas County where flooding was most severe. Rainfall amounts of 18 inches in 24 hours were reported with 12.73 inches falling at Tampa, FL; with 7.84 inches of that in just six hours. Worst hit was the Polk County community of Auburndale where a tornado made a direct hit on the Auburndale School. Flying debris hurt only eight students.

ON THIS DATE IN 2003: This was the second of three consecutive days with strong to violent tornadoes around Oklahoma City. A violent F4 tornado that affected Moore, Oklahoma City, Midwest City and Choctaw took on a path very similar to the 5/3/1999 devastating tornado. This particular storm back in 2003 affected areas from Newcastle and Moore to Del City and Choctaw. Although over 130 people were injured, there were no fatalities.

 

thats the plan. Probably won’t be this summer, but beginning of next summer I’ll have little patches all over back yard.

 

Sup Philip. Cruising to Arab-Guntersville and back to Huntsville. Got my MPGs back with regear and road handling is crazy better.

 

https://bham.craigslist.org/cto/d/bessemer-2003-toyota-tacoma-trd-4wd/7120214396.html

Super clean, don't know how negotiable the price is....but it's tempting if price can drop..

 

I have one just like it and I would not sell mine for that price.

 

I was looking to buy one of those in 2010, and gave up and bought an 80 series because they were all like $15k, back then, 10 YEARS AGO!!! Amazing how they kept their value once they hit that $12-15k mark