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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Nov 10, 2022 at 7:46 AM
    Delta09

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    I still haven't gotten my snowblower out yet :anonymous:

    My two maples out front haven't dropped all their leaves yet, but once it does I'll park the mower, and pull the battery to put on the tender in the basement.
     
  2. Nov 10, 2022 at 12:26 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    I just changed my poll vote to
    YES….
     
  3. Nov 10, 2022 at 12:28 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Random pic from the box.

    “wimpy”

    C3F95D18-D0FF-4932-A000-1C734BD4D460.jpg
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2022 at 1:24 PM
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    That's one word for it. Damn gorgeous are another couple
     
  5. Nov 10, 2022 at 1:47 PM
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    Not getting done tomorrow. Guy I'm working with is so slow and can't follow the simplest of directions.
     
  6. Nov 10, 2022 at 1:54 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Where do you find these people? Or do they find you?
    Aren’t they your jobs?
     
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  7. Nov 10, 2022 at 1:57 PM
    Sig45

    Sig45 Well-Known Member

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    It's the customer's son. He "allegedly" had skills. Figured he'd be helpful during demo (that's the day he didn't even show up). That put me behind. Then he just demonstrated his pure stupidity.

    Got the job through my neighbor. He's done painting for them.
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2022 at 2:03 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    You really, really need to get a few people that you can call that work well with you.
    I know your a one man band however, when you need help you need people that you know how they work.
     
  9. Nov 10, 2022 at 2:08 PM
    Sig45

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    Yes, I know. I only took this job because he was going to help with the demo (should have taken 2 of us one day...Monday). That's all I was really needing him for. When he didn't show, my customer said "he'll help you with other stuff". Turns out it's more work.

    Lessons learned.
     
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  10. Nov 10, 2022 at 2:33 PM
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    The Wicked Witch of the West did. Just ask Dorothy...and little Toto, too. "Help, I'm melting!"

    City of Coeur d'Alene starts the annual leaf pickup next Monday. We're wondering if the curbside piles will result in the loaders and trucks dealing with frozen bricks of leaves. Cold and dry the rest of this week, so no windshield scraping...
     
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  11. Nov 11, 2022 at 2:07 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Morning stock nation.

    Thank a Veteran today personally.
    He or she will stand just a little bit straighter, walk a touch faster, eyes will get a bit brighter.
     
  12. Nov 11, 2022 at 3:11 AM
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  13. Nov 11, 2022 at 3:13 AM
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  14. Nov 11, 2022 at 3:14 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    You may have a chance after all.
    Get your ass in gear and start cuttin.. lol
     
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  15. Nov 11, 2022 at 1:55 PM
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    Yes sir!!

    [​IMG]
     
  16. Nov 11, 2022 at 2:04 PM
    FlyingWolfe

    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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    Because nobody asked.. heres a random photo of a chicken sitting on my damned head. Her favorite spot.
    558C14C0-7508-4917-8598-2B2896D67874.jpg


    And Helo, aka ‘Tripasaurus’ at my feet.
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  17. Nov 11, 2022 at 2:33 PM
    Sig45

    Sig45 Well-Known Member

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    Awesome!!

    :rofl:
     
  18. Nov 11, 2022 at 2:57 PM
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    Charlie Bravo Well-Known Member

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    Well... Since we sometimes call our brain as In "using our noodle" and our head as "the egg"... ideas may be hatching...
     
  19. Nov 11, 2022 at 3:08 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Evening non changing oem parts people.
    Rain has started.
    Going to be a interesting weekend.
     
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  20. Nov 11, 2022 at 3:21 PM
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    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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    I love your Maine weather warnings, such a sunny disposition. :rofl:
     
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