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Charlie Too · Dec 29, 2023

Good morning.

Hardscrabble · Dec 29, 2023

Good morning

Boxing up the remaining items and sorting through what will go and what gets sent to Goodwill/Salvation Army. Picking up the U-Haul truck tomorrow morning.

Enjoy your Friday and the last payday of '23.

Cold Iron said: ↑

Been too long. Friend of mine bought a third gen and called me today about his sagging pants. So came here to see what the cool kids are doing about it. But bottom line is @Tacoma Mike has said for years. Don't be going out and doing mods like a mad man. Then again Toyota seems to not get some things right. Still. Had to replace the rear spring packs on my 2013 this summer and the 4x4 shop near me nailed it with OME Med packs and Bilstein 5100's. And that is with the Tacoma Extreme T|X edition with 6112 fronts and 5160 rears custom tuned to Toyota's specifications. Toyota still struggles with getting some things right but going over 1 3/4" or so lift is getting into dangerous territory.

Still have the Taco and it is listed on FB Marketplace at a ridiculous price. If it doesn't sell by next week going to keep it for awhile, maybe until it falls apart. Rides better than it did new now. Maybe I don't really want to sell it, after detailing it not so sure.

It is now also gracing my driveway as well as the Taco. 1" larger than stock Wildpeaks, sliders on order as well as AC Condenser skid plate. Then Sawzall time to cut all that low hanging plastic off. Same shop did this Lexus GX Off Road that lives down in town

Suspension is complex on the GX and not sure how much if anything I will change. The ride is unbelievable after 10 years with the Tacoma. But ground clearance is a challenge. If you live and drive where they pave the roads maybe not so much LOL. Taking a Sawzall to a $70K vehicle priceless....

Went to Canada this fall with the Admiral and Captain for Cast and Blast. Go North until the pavement runs out in Sunset Country. We already made reservations for next year. If you go any further North you need another form of transportation

Skipper had never been Musky fishing although has done a lot of fresh and saltwater fishing. 20 minutes into his first trip he nailed one. Guess he didn't get the memo that it is the fish of 10,000 casts to catch one. Small by Musky standards but still...

He never did play by the rules LOL. Would you trust a 2 Star Admiral (Upper Half) to drive your boat? Works for me

Fish fingers and grouse fingers for dinner, rough life

Fish were cleaned on the dock as part of the service. I cleaned the birds every day. Didn't have to but as low man on the totem pole felt it was my job. No complaints from me

Make sure you check and double check everything even outside HR Martin and congradulations! Still working here and looking at Social Security likely will until 70. Age 78 and 79 will earn more than $400 a month per month for EACH year. And when I turned 65 this summer was a bit of a shock when found out that my Tricare was dropped until I stop working for good. Was a stinger this year after June and next year will try to make it up with FSA and tax advantage. It is complex and many factors come into play make sure you evaluate ALL of them.
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Mike!!! Always good to hear from you sir.

jwctaco · Dec 29, 2023

Morning folks , last Friday of 2023, thankfully. 2023 sucked big time.

Cwopinger · Dec 29, 2023

Good morning everybody

jwctaco · Dec 29, 2023

Good morning @MTgirl , you dreaming of spring.
Smith River California

Marty65 · Dec 29, 2023

jwctaco said: ↑

Good morning @MTgirl , you dreaming of spring.
Smith River California
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That one is laying on the desk at home waiting on me to get a minute.

jwctaco · Dec 29, 2023

Marty65 said: ↑

That one is laying on the desk at home waiting on me to get a minute.
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That’s Weesa on the cover I think.

vssman · Dec 29, 2023

Good morning.

Cold Iron said: ↑

Been too long. Friend of mine bought a third gen and called me today about his sagging pants. So came here to see what the cool kids are doing about it. But bottom line is @Tacoma Mike has said for years. Don't be going out and doing mods like a mad man. Then again Toyota seems to not get some things right. Still. Had to replace the rear spring packs on my 2013 this summer and the 4x4 shop near me nailed it with OME Med packs and Bilstein 5100's. And that is with the Tacoma Extreme T|X edition with 6112 fronts and 5160 rears custom tuned to Toyota's specifications. Toyota still struggles with getting some things right but going over 1 3/4" or so lift is getting into dangerous territory.

Still have the Taco and it is listed on FB Marketplace at a ridiculous price. If it doesn't sell by next week going to keep it for awhile, maybe until it falls apart. Rides better than it did new now. Maybe I don't really want to sell it, after detailing it not so sure.

It is now also gracing my driveway as well as the Taco. 1" larger than stock Wildpeaks, sliders on order as well as AC Condenser skid plate. Then Sawzall time to cut all that low hanging plastic off. Same shop did this Lexus GX Off Road that lives down in town

Suspension is complex on the GX and not sure how much if anything I will change. The ride is unbelievable after 10 years with the Tacoma. But ground clearance is a challenge. If you live and drive where they pave the roads maybe not so much LOL. Taking a Sawzall to a $70K vehicle priceless....

Went to Canada this fall with the Admiral and Captain for Cast and Blast. Go North until the pavement runs out in Sunset Country. We already made reservations for next year. If you go any further North you need another form of transportation

Skipper had never been Musky fishing although has done a lot of fresh and saltwater fishing. 20 minutes into his first trip he nailed one. Guess he didn't get the memo that it is the fish of 10,000 casts to catch one. Small by Musky standards but still...

He never did play by the rules LOL. Would you trust a 2 Star Admiral (Upper Half) to drive your boat? Works for me

Fish fingers and grouse fingers for dinner, rough life

Fish were cleaned on the dock as part of the service. I cleaned the birds every day. Didn't have to but as low man on the totem pole felt it was my job. No complaints from me

Make sure you check and double check everything even outside HR Martin and congradulations! Still working here and looking at Social Security likely will until 70. Age 78 and 79 will earn more than $400 a month per month for EACH year. And when I turned 65 this summer was a bit of a shock when found out that my Tricare was dropped until I stop working for good. Was a stinger this year after June and next year will try to make it up with FSA and tax advantage. It is complex and many factors come into play make sure you evaluate ALL of them.
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Hello Mike! It’s great to hear from you.

TacoManOne · Dec 29, 2023

MTgirl said: ↑

But I can’t fish for 142 days?!?!

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Ice fishing! The best way I know how to freeze to death. Unless you spend $10,000 on gear to keep you warm.

jwctaco · Dec 29, 2023

Cold Iron said: ↑

Been too long. Friend of mine bought a third gen and called me today about his sagging pants. So came here to see what the cool kids are doing about it. But bottom line is @Tacoma Mike has said for years. Don't be going out and doing mods like a mad man. Then again Toyota seems to not get some things right. Still. Had to replace the rear spring packs on my 2013 this summer and the 4x4 shop near me nailed it with OME Med packs and Bilstein 5100's. And that is with the Tacoma Extreme T|X edition with 6112 fronts and 5160 rears custom tuned to Toyota's specifications. Toyota still struggles with getting some things right but going over 1 3/4" or so lift is getting into dangerous territory.

Still have the Taco and it is listed on FB Marketplace at a ridiculous price. If it doesn't sell by next week going to keep it for awhile, maybe until it falls apart. Rides better than it did new now. Maybe I don't really want to sell it, after detailing it not so sure.

It is now also gracing my driveway as well as the Taco. 1" larger than stock Wildpeaks, sliders on order as well as AC Condenser skid plate. Then Sawzall time to cut all that low hanging plastic off. Same shop did this Lexus GX Off Road that lives down in town

Suspension is complex on the GX and not sure how much if anything I will change. The ride is unbelievable after 10 years with the Tacoma. But ground clearance is a challenge. If you live and drive where they pave the roads maybe not so much LOL. Taking a Sawzall to a $70K vehicle priceless....

Went to Canada this fall with the Admiral and Captain for Cast and Blast. Go North until the pavement runs out in Sunset Country. We already made reservations for next year. If you go any further North you need another form of transportation

Skipper had never been Musky fishing although has done a lot of fresh and saltwater fishing. 20 minutes into his first trip he nailed one. Guess he didn't get the memo that it is the fish of 10,000 casts to catch one. Small by Musky standards but still...

He never did play by the rules LOL. Would you trust a 2 Star Admiral (Upper Half) to drive your boat? Works for me

Fish fingers and grouse fingers for dinner, rough life

Fish were cleaned on the dock as part of the service. I cleaned the birds every day. Didn't have to but as low man on the totem pole felt it was my job. No complaints from me

Make sure you check and double check everything even outside HR Martin and congradulations! Still working here and looking at Social Security likely will until 70. Age 78 and 79 will earn more than $400 a month per month for EACH year. And when I turned 65 this summer was a bit of a shock when found out that my Tricare was dropped until I stop working for good. Was a stinger this year after June and next year will try to make it up with FSA and tax advantage. It is complex and many factors come into play make sure you evaluate ALL of them.
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Great to hear from @Cold Iron , hope you’re good Mike.

Cold Iron · Dec 29, 2023

Good morning

Marty65 said: ↑

@MTgirl
Was 147 counting yesterday or starting today? We should be good either way
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Nice bow Marty. I miss the NC trout streams but fly fishing opens here on the first in limestone creeks in the driftless region. This year they don't even have shelf ice. Yet. So did @MTgirl take up fly fishing?! If so good deal.

jwctaco · Dec 29, 2023

Cold Iron said: ↑

Good morning

Nice bow Marty. I miss the NC trout streams but fly fishing opens here on the first in limestone creeks in the driftless region. This year they don't even have shelf ice. Yet. So did @MTgirl take up fly fishing?! If so good deal.
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Marty and I are super jealous, she is torturing us with pictures.

Cold Iron · Dec 29, 2023

TacoManOne said: ↑

Ice fishing! The best way I know how to freeze to death. Unless you spend $10,000 on gear to keep you warm.
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Come end of March you can have someone in a $10,000 boat crowd your spot while ice fishing around here

Most in these parts have decent ice houses. An Ice Castle will set you back 6 figures

Many of the lakes have a pizza shop nearby that will deliver pizza by snowmobile to your ice shack. But that ain't no shack LOL

TacoManOne · Dec 29, 2023

Cold Iron said: ↑

Come end of March you can have someone in a $10,000 boat crowd your spot while ice fishing around here

Most in these parts have decent ice houses. An Ice Castle will set you back 6 figures

Many of the lakes have a pizza shop nearby that will deliver pizza by snowmobile to your ice shack. But that ain't no shack LOL
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Nice. I had no idea how much those Ice Castles were. Yikes!

CVYota · Dec 29, 2023

Morning all

How do they know it is safe to put an ice castle and a truck on the frozen lake? How many times do they get it wrong?

MTgirl · Dec 29, 2023

Marty65 said: ↑

@MTgirl
Was 147 counting yesterday or starting today? We should be good either way
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141 as of today. 3rd Saturday in May

jwctaco said: ↑

Good morning @MTgirl , you dreaming of spring.
Smith River California
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And here I thought you were a nice guy! Why you taking Marty’s side in this?!?!?

Cold Iron said: ↑

Good morning

Nice bow Marty. I miss the NC trout streams but fly fishing opens here on the first in limestone creeks in the driftless region. This year they don't even have shelf ice. Yet. So did @MTgirl take up fly fishing?! If so good deal.
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Yep, Tenkara. had some fun this past summer

Cold Iron · Dec 29, 2023

CVYota[OP] said: ↑

Morning all

How do they know it is safe to put an ice castle and a truck on the frozen lake? How many times do they get it wrong?
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The Mn. DNR keeps track of ice thickness on the larger lakes. Well most of them there are more than 14,000 lakes in Mn. Also lodge owners do the same and report it daily usually on Facebook. The Mn. DNR does daily updates well sometimes other times weekly

Yes they get it wrong sometimes, not a good look

Where people really get in trouble is using rivers like the Mississippi as an ice bridge. Always a couple of trucks a year that sink through the ice. Personally I'll take the long way around and skip River crossings. For that matter the older I get the less I'm not a fan of driving on ice period.

jwctaco · Dec 29, 2023

CVYota[OP] said: ↑

Morning all

How do they know it is safe to put an ice castle and a truck on the frozen lake? How many times do they get it wrong?
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MTgirl · Dec 29, 2023

TacoManOne said: ↑

Ice fishing! The best way I know how to freeze to death. Unless you spend $10,000 on gear to keep you warm.
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my aims not that good to get the fly in the tiny hole in the ice

CVYota · Dec 29, 2023

jwctaco said: ↑

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