I`M IN FREE FALL HEADING FOR BED

 

The big stuff is together. I need to get distributer put back correctly, engine had been rolled while out. New wire harness isn't even close to what came off. Hoping the engine hasn't locked up from setting. ALso need to build up a new alternator bracket so I can mount a hydraulic pump. Plan on building a front plow and an H-mount. Have most of the steel. Also planned on replacing the rear end this summer, with another I picked up. Have a crack in the case from freezing up with water in the oil. I think I could get by another winter if I don't get that far though. Originally, had to split for a new ring gear. Replaced a lot of crap while I had it apart. Just too many family obligations on my days off this summer.

Hat, eat something creapy for me.

My first year in the gaurd after I got out of active duty, they sent us to Panama for jungle school. One of the other sargents in my section was a real character. Everytime we went to the feild and some drills, he was expected to try to eat something disgusting. One of the nights we got in early from the jungle, we were sitting by the shore of the canal drinking cervesa's and he caught some little, tiny mud crab. Somebody started chanting to eat it, and pretty soon the whole group was going at it. You could tell he was worried as he slowly brought it up to his mouth with his two finger tips. Just as he bared his teeth for a tiny nibble, it latched onto his bottom lip and the dance was on. He was screaming and cussing like a little girl trying to pry the little thing off. Finally, he got it off and with watering eyes gave it a vengeful death-chomp. It got the last laugh though, when he started gaghing from the muddy taste.

 

Had my M4 and sig out for a zombie shoot the other night. Neighbor even got worried and came down to see who was invading (Nosy fella). Didn't stop and say high, just saw me with the headphones on and turned around. Sorry, no state law against noise. Triji sights on the sig are getting pretty dim these days, anybody know if they'd refresh them or should I just get replacements?

 

Sounds like you have a decent project going. I'd love to come up and help but I have alot wedding stuff going on the next couple weeks. If I can get away from it for a day I'd have no problem coming up to MI and help you put the 8N back together.

 

Yeah, I was teasing but certainly wouldn't turn help away. You ever need to get away though, the door is open. Kinda like Maine up here too, but not quite God's Country like it use to be. Might head up there in a week or 2 though.

 

I really would like to come up your way if I could. Anytime I can get a break from here I'll take it. I wouldn't mind helpin you get the 8N running again. If I can get a day away from here and wedding stuff I would like to make a trip to MI, maybe we could get Claude and Scott involved too. A friend of mine goes up close to you every winter to ride his sled, said it's some of the best riding around.

 

G'night DTR. Gonna go shoot tomorrow morning, and thenI'm going to check out the progress of the Farmall M-D

 

Admit nothing, deny everything and demand proof!

That's too funny!

 

Almost better than sitting with Noriega smoking cigars.

 

It is some AWESOME riding. Right from my front door. Unfortunately, I haven't replaced my sled just yet. I'll shoot ya my number later, in case you happen to ever get a hair at the last minute, you'll have it.

 

Almost.

 

It IS pretty, but it's far from under-populated. The place I bought in Maine that was in one of the most remote places had as many people as any town or city. Big disappointment for me. I don't know of a place in New England anymore where you can truly get away from people. Michigan is like I remember New England, 20 years ago.

Nope. Sold it when I came out here. Bought it for 12k, sold it a year later to a guy from New Jersey for 35k.

Morning all. You don't have to think about work today, so there should be no reason to lay around in bed all day!

Today is Saturday, September 12th.

On this day in 1609 - English explorer Henry Hudson sailed down what is now known as the Hudson River.

1814 - During the War of 1812, the Battle of North Point was fought in Maryland.

1866 - "The Black Crook" opened in New York City. It was the first American burlesque show.

1873 - The first practical typewriter was sold to customers.

1878 - Patent litigation involving the Bell Telephone Company against Western Union Telegraph Company and Elisha Gray began. The issues were over various telephone patents.

1914 - The first battle of Marne ended when the allied forces stopped the German offensive in France.

1916 - Adelina and August Van Buren finished the first successful transcontinental motorcycle tour to be attempted by two women. They started in New York City on July 5, 1916.

1918 - During World War I, At the Battle of St. Mihiel, U.S. Army personnel operate tanks for the first time. The tanks were French-built.

1922 - The Episcopal Church removed the word "Obey" from the bride's section of wedding vows.

1928 - Katharine Hepburn made her stage debut in the play "The Czarina." Four years later she made her film debut in "A Bill of Divorcement."

1938 - In a speech, Adolf Hitler demanded self-determination for the Sudeten Germans in Czechoslovakia.

1940 - The Lascaux paintings were discovered in France. The cave paintings were 17,000 years old and were some of the best examples of art from the Paleolithic period.

1943 - During World War II, Benito Mussolini was taken by German paratroopers from the Italian government that was holding him.

1944 - U.S. Army troops entered Germany, near Trier, for the first time during World War II.

1953 - U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier.

1953 - Nikita Krushchev was elected as the first secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

1954 - "Lassie" made its television debut on CBS. The last show aired on September 12, 1971.

1963 - The last episode of "Leave it to Beaver" was aired. The show had debuted on October 4, 1957.

1966 - "Family Affair" premiered on CBS television.

1974 - Violence occurred on the opening day of classes in Boston, MA, due opposition to court-ordered school "busing."

1974 - Emperor Haile Selassie was taken out of power by Ethiopia's military after ruling for 58 years.

chaikwa.

 

Mornin. Getting ready to go make a buck. Hope everyone has a good day.

 

A buck? That's not even worth getting out of bed for.

chaikwa.

 

Well it is if it's a one hundred buck.

Morning all. Going to the bugfest today. They mostly fry or bake the bugs into normal food so they aren't as noticed. They do however rove around with various live things to try. I dig right in. Not very filling of course, but a fun time with the twirps.

Chris