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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by johneman, Jun 23, 2011.

  1. Nov 4, 2022 at 1:09 PM
    Icarus II

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    Looks just the Sun Joe we bought for my daughter that's worked once and I've fixed twice.
     
  2. Nov 4, 2022 at 1:19 PM
    wanna taco

    wanna taco What's my name?

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    Not surprising news. This one's called Rock&Rocker and looks almost identical to all the other similar offerings on Amazon. One guy, in his review of one brand, claims that they're all the same mechanically, just with slightly different outward appearances. That sounds right, as I've experienced the same findings in other purchases from that part of the world. I haven't used mine yet, but for the record, what fixes has it needed?
     
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  3. Nov 4, 2022 at 1:36 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    Matter is neither created nor destroyed, but you can move it around sometimes...

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    MQQSE

    MQQSE Bannable Galloot

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    Shtuff
    QFT sadly. :(
     
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  5. Nov 4, 2022 at 1:41 PM
    Oldie2007

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    A little something every chance we get.
    Hey @roundrocktom , our severe threats are being removed, one by one!
     
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  6. Nov 4, 2022 at 1:44 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    You looked at my pic, didn't you?

    :(

    That there is skilled wood butchering! There's only a few @woodtickgreg or @Tacoma Mike to go around! I make do!

    :rofl::rofl:
     
  7. Nov 4, 2022 at 1:53 PM
    MQQSE

    MQQSE Bannable Galloot

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    Actually wasn't aimed at you, Kurt. Young folks at work been driving me a little crazy lately. I'm having trouble adjusting and accepting the new world order. Today's Air Force feels more corporate than military. I'll just stop there.

    No offense intended, Sir.
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2022 at 1:56 PM
    Oldie2007

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    A little something every chance we get.
    None taken, good sir! Just happened to post up under the pics I just took. Perfect timing!!!

    :thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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  9. Nov 4, 2022 at 3:31 PM
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    Glad it skirted us. We still got some great rain, but we don't need baseball-sized hail.

    I did my Tetris games to get the cars into the shop. I realized, "hey, some Baltic Birch Plywood is still stacked in there!" I need to sketch out some camp chuck box ideas to make a lengthwise storage box to fit into the back of the Tacoma for my camping stove and supplies. Baltic Birch was Russian-sourced, and pretty scarce these days.

    My son got me a new EcoFlow battery setup for the next camping trip. My CPAP was drawing quite a bit of current using the humidifier in the high desert of Big Bend, so I got about four hours. Thankfully with 200W of solar on the roof, pretty easy to keep the battery charged.

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  10. Nov 4, 2022 at 3:33 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    Ya know, as much a PITA a CPAP is - the other night last week when we lost power, I went to bed without it. Pretty happy....then the power came back, and I immediately put it on! That's how I sleep now, can't not have it!
     
  11. Nov 4, 2022 at 3:47 PM
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    Smoldering melanoma? I have a good friend dealing with that.
     
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  12. Nov 4, 2022 at 4:31 PM
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    Last week, stopped in the Toyota dealer to snag OEM Toyota 0W20. It was coming up on 18,000 miles; time for its third oil change.

    I spotted a Tundra that I liked. Smaller cab, six-foot bed. There is more room in the back, compared to a DC Tacoma.

    It took a few minutes to realize this was a 4x2 drive train. SR5 with a $4000 "trim package" with the steps, bigger wheels, tires, and blacked-out emblems.




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  13. Nov 4, 2022 at 9:19 PM
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    Update: I asked the Dr to write the concerns on paper for me. I looked it up after dinner, and will request further testing immediately. Two different but similar conditions, both of which require aggressive treatment. They typically start at age 60. I'm 82, so there's the 20 years.

    I believe I tip the scales toward leaving this place better than I found it. I do not ask for your prayers, but do appreciate the good thoughts. I'm a pragmatist, and have outlived all of my male direct ancestors. :hattip:
     
  14. Nov 5, 2022 at 1:09 AM
    johneman

    johneman [OP] Life is good relaxin' on the porch!!

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    Glad to hear you'll be around at least for another 20 Alan :D:thumbsup:
    I would play the lottery with that news:amen:.
    Have a good one.
     
  15. Nov 5, 2022 at 1:11 AM
    johneman

    johneman [OP] Life is good relaxin' on the porch!!

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    Oops, maybe I posted to soon. I hope the best for you and a longer life. Good thoughts heading out....:hattip:.
     
  16. Nov 5, 2022 at 1:17 AM
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    Good morning fellow Porchatonians!!

    Sending positive thoughts your way Alan @wanna taco !
     
  17. Nov 5, 2022 at 2:47 AM
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    I hope to meet you someday Alan, I will put good thoughts out there into the ether for you in the mean time. Fate be kind!
     
  18. Nov 5, 2022 at 3:12 AM
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    Best hopes and prayers for you and yours, Alan.
     
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  19. Nov 5, 2022 at 3:23 AM
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    Made it to Ocala late yesterday afternoon without incident, furniture swap is complete. Whoohoo! Thank goodness for the niece’s 6’8” bear of a husband, he just snatched the couch and love seat out of the trailer and carried them like they were nothing while the rest of us were left to handle the cushions and pillows. I’m scheduled to drop the trailer off at 10 this morning and the rest of the day is mine. Love that little 1st gen, 18 years old, almost 96K on the clock and with the transmission cooler I installed a month ago the transmission temp never exceeded 175 while driving 70 mph with OD locked out and ECT on. I swear the Taco’s split bench seats are more comfortable than the seats in our Audi Q5.
     
  20. Nov 5, 2022 at 3:25 AM
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    Finally found a great furniture store within driving distance. Bought a couple nice pieces, as our Christmas gifts to each other this year. Delivered yesterday. "Just sign here"...what could be easier? haha.
     
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