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

  1. Apr 28, 2025 at 3:52 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    Morning
    Did a tournament last night.
    I bowled my average so I didn’t hurt my team however was 20 pins below my goal I set for myself but, 40 pins higher
    than last year.
    I totally lost it on the last string and couldn’t remember how to bowl..
    Very frustrating however, it was a big accomplishment as my medical issues were severely hampering me
    throughout the season.

    One of my bright spots was a strike on a spare and got the crowd going. Was even nicer to do it in front of Carol
    as she knows how long I’ve been struggling.

    IMG_5055.png

    Unfortunately my bowling pair opponent went down. Appears to have suffered the same Achilles injury that I have been dealing with for the past 4 months. Like me, it was halfway through the series when you’re warmed up and loose. I feel so bad for him as it just destroys your ability to bowl and then I’m dealing with the idea in the back of my head every time I throw I’m going to go down.
    I have been constantly searching for my accuracy all season during my injuries changing it up as I go. Not the best scenario to be consistent. Embarrassing and frustrating to say the least but, you never hear anything negative from anyone in the community. Trying to be positive (yea not that easy lol) and the season is over next week so I can just work on myself this summer.

    Oh lol, the blue balls on the deck in the picture will be reconditioned….

    Have a safe week all.
     
  2. Apr 28, 2025 at 4:15 AM
    jwctaco

    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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    I wanna see that one after you repair it, that’s pretty beat up !
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2025 at 4:17 AM
    jwctaco

    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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    Sorry to hear about your partner
     
  4. Apr 28, 2025 at 4:19 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    Ok.
    I’ll post this before and after.
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2025 at 4:28 AM
    jwctaco

    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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    Making round stuff round is difficult, especially without expensive machines :thumbsup:
     
  6. Apr 28, 2025 at 4:31 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    I have a trick I thought through with trial and error and common sense.
    I will explain it when I show the finished product.
    And for sure, it is round…
     
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  7. Apr 28, 2025 at 4:33 AM
    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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  8. Apr 28, 2025 at 4:49 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    Awesomeness to the max.
     
  9. Apr 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
    Hay Lobos

    Hay Lobos Well-Known Member

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    Mike, sorry to hear that you're fighting an injury, that's hard.

    Went big today ..

    20250428_140236.jpg
     
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  10. Apr 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    Morning

    This will help all of you get going this am
     
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  11. Apr 29, 2025 at 3:13 AM
    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    I'm not getting that stuck in MY head.

    Wrong.
     
  12. Apr 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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    bucktales *Retired* curmudgeon

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  13. Apr 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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    Morning stockers :hattip: wife and I pissed some of the neighbors off yesterday :bananadance: word for the wise , don’t piss, lie or insult her. Drainage and road easement issues, and home owners responsibility. Nobody wanted the proper authority involved, hmmmmm , we called the County Road Commission. There / your problem is not our problem, that’s why we have contacted the proper authorities. Long story short, keep your shit on your property :D living here 30 years, got some stupid stories, catching the utility pole on fire is probably the best one :eek:
     
  14. Apr 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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    Used my new Pressure Washer on a small job today. Thing is a beast (3700psi) compared to my electric Stihl (1900psi). Both still have their place though. Probably ran a total of an hour. Decided to change the initial oil (was in a pouch with no label) this afternoon. Had enough points at NAPA to get a quart of small engine oil for 25 cents. Oil was already blackish in color. Should be GTG for the recommend intervals now. Honda GX200 engine. Those cheap dollar store disposable 9x9 pans make great oil change drain pans on mowers, etc. Always do this for new mowers, snowblower, etc.

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  15. Apr 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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  16. Apr 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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    You want just the picture, or just the fireman neighbor with a chemical extinguisher just happened to drive by at the right time, while my new young police officer neighbor is trying to put it out with a garden hose burning his leaves in the drainage ditch on a red flag no burn dry / high wind day . Just can’t make this stuff up, I was going to film it, but just kinda watched in amazement.IMG_1161.jpg IMG_0732.jpg
     
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  17. Apr 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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    :eek:
     
  18. Apr 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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    FlyingWolfe will get a kick out of this- my buddy that does drywall as a side gig texted me this morning.




    JFC !!!
     
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  19. Apr 30, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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  20. Apr 30, 2025 at 6:17 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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

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    You change the oil??
    .MMMMMMMMM
     
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