This Weather Sucks

[HSURB]

Well I finally get a day off, and it is raining. Forecast says it will rain all day.

Guess I'll go wax a car.

HSURB®

[VaporDude]

I know what you mean. Either it rians or it is so hot and humid, you can't stand to be outside.

[Gr8snkbite]

Can always move east......:tease2:

[Johnny Dangerously]

Well I finally get a day off, and it is raining. Forecast says it will rain all day.

Guess I'll go wax a car.

HSURB®
Head down to Wichita for the day. I've got a buddy down there who is not enjoying Kansas very much. I think he needs to go shoot up some paper targets.


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[HSURB]

Head down to Wichita for the day. I've got a buddy down there who is not enjoying Kansas very much. I think he needs to go shoot up some paper targets.


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What doesn't he like?

HSURB®

[Joe G]

Yeah, it's rained here the past few days too. Entire weekend shot. More rain this coming week too.

WTF happened to my good weather??

[twobjshelbys]

You're lucky. It's been raining here since Friday. Moved my daughter yesterday in the rain.

[allenjh]

It's been raining here too. My yard is so wet the dogs splash water when they walk across my lawn.

[Johnny Dangerously]

What doesn't he like?

HSURB®
Keep in find that he's originally from Long Island, & lives in Maryland normally. I told him that you were 3 hrs from him & here's his response:

Everything is frigging 3 hours away - the states out here are just too **** big!


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[HSURB]

Keep in find that he's originally from Long Island, & lives in Maryland normally. I told him that you were 3 hrs from him & here's his response:

Everything is frigging 3 hours away - the states out here are just too **** big!


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He is correct. Everything is at least 3 hours away. It is a 60 mile drive to the nearest McDonalds.

HSURB®

[Boston Mike]

Is this still happening?

[rickf73]

Sunshine and 90+ here. Kind of hot but went on a cruise with 11 other Stangs yesterday to Natchez, MS (about 2 hours away). Then went to a car show last night in Heidi's area last night.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Oes8tk7XTEo/TBQHglcOzGI/AAAAAAABI2w/Ld5FibMzQdQ/s800/IMG_3124.JPG

[Shlbylvr]

Sunshine and 90+ here. Kind of hot but went on a cruise with 11 other Stangs yesterday to Natchez, MS (about 2 hours away). Then went to a car show last night in Heidi's area last night.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Oes8tk7XTEo/TBQHglcOzGI/AAAAAAABI2w/Ld5FibMzQdQ/s800/IMG_3124.JPG


You were in the area and didn't let me know?

:hey2:

[rickf73]

You were in the area and didn't let me know?

:hey2:

Thought you were headed to NO.

Some pics of Hammond Show.

http://picasaweb.google.com/rickf73/HammondCarShow0610?feat=directlink

[Shlbylvr]

Thought you were headed to NO.

Some pics of Hammond Show.

http://picasaweb.google.com/rickf73/HammondCarShow0610?feat=directlink

LOL I was there, all day and night.. And back again next weekend.

[Shlbylvr]

Looks like a nice turnout for a change.

I've seen that FASTASP before..Were the GO and Black Shelby's part of your group?

[rickf73]

Looks like a nice turnout for a change.

I've seen that FASTASP before..Were the GO and Black Shelby's part of your group?

No, we were looking for different cars. Couple of guys I went with had a Mystic Cobra and a 68 Chevelle. Shows here have the same cars most of the time. Just wanted to see what was in your area, change of rides. It must have been a good turn out, they had to increase the area because there was not enough room for all the cars. I plan on being back next month.

[Shlbylvr]

No, we were looking for different cars. Couple of guys I went with had a Mystic Cobra and a 68 Chevelle. Shows here have the same cars most of the time. Just wanted to see what was in your area, change of rides. It must have been a good turn out, they had to increase the area because there was not enough room for all the cars. I plan on being back next month.

Usually there aren't that many people that turn out.. Let me know when you're here.. and we'll meet up.

[KC BadCat]

Sunshine and 90+ here. Kind of hot but went on a cruise with 11 other Stangs yesterday to Natchez, MS (about 2 hours away). Then went to a car show last night in Heidi's area last night.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Oes8tk7XTEo/TBQHglcOzGI/AAAAAAABI2w/Ld5FibMzQdQ/s800/IMG_3124.JPG


.......Rick....from FB it looks like you "managed" to fit a couple of other stops in also...........sounds like a nice trip..........just treated my oldest to a home grilled steak dinner...and only afterwards he told me he won 400 last night at one of the local casinos..........he should have taken us all out!!!!! hopefully your visit to the Isle of Capri was just as positive.......

[mastersmech1]

Great weather here on the OBX, NC. Got in yesterday for 2 weeks of r & r. Not really, the family will be here the entire time, but I'll be back and forth working...:tease2:

[Stew]

Well I finally get a day off, and it is raining. Forecast says it will rain all day.

Guess I'll go wax a car.

HSURB®


I know what you mean. Either it rians or it is so hot and humid, you can't stand to be outside.

At least there is no snow on the ground. It could be worse. Just remember how sh_tty this winter was, and I'll take rain any day. :2cents:

[rickf73]

.......Rick....from FB it looks like you "managed" to fit a couple of other stops in also...........sounds like a nice trip..........just treated my oldest to a home grilled steak dinner...and only afterwards he told me he won 400 last night at one of the local casinos..........he should have taken us all out!!!!! hopefully your visit to the Isle of Capri was just as positive.......

I had my usual luck, Bad. That is why I don't visit those places very often. Not much of a gambler. :grin:

[Tommy Gun]

It's 70 degrees today! :yay:

First day of February. :faint:

[Boston Mike]

It's 70 degrees today! :yay:

First day of February. :faint:

70here today to. Was almost 80 yesterday.

[tekheavy]

70here today to. Was almost 80 yesterday.

You live on the Sun.

[Boston Mike]

You live on the Sun.

tru dat

[Tommy Gun]

I like it, good for work. :wtg:

Had a great January, so much better than last year. :grin:

[Joe G]

I like it, good for work. :wtg:

Had a great January, so much better than last year. :grin::yay:


:moneyman:

[Joe G]

Mild winter here in Goatsburg too! :woohoo:

[Alloy Dave]

It was nearly 60 here today, I told my staff to leave at 4 pm and enjoy it. Doesn't happen often.

[Tommy Gun]

It was nearly 60 here today, I told my staff to leave at 4 pm and enjoy it. Doesn't happen often.


Told your staff? :rofl3:



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[Alloy Dave]

Told your staff? :rofl3:



.What's so funny about that?

[Joe G]

Told your staff? :rofl3:

.You don't have a staff?

[Carnut]

Wow, no staff.

[Tommy Gun]

I don't talk to my staff. :look:

[HSURB]

We're suppose to get up to 9" of snow between now and Saturday morning.

HSURB®

[Tommy Gun]

I'd move.

[HSURB]

I'd move.

It would take dynamite to get you to move from the East Coast!!!!!!!!

HSURB®

[papashelby]

It was nearly 60 here today, I told my staff to leave at 4 pm and enjoy it. Doesn't happen often.

I thought you fired Joe.

[Tommy Gun]

It would take dynamite to get you to move from the East Coast!!!!!!!!

HSURB®


:look:

[Joe G]

I thought you fired Joe.:yes:



:sad2:

[Joe G]

We're suppose to get up to 9" of snow between now and Saturday morning.

HSURB®Better stock up on Coors Light just in case you can't get out before the big game!

[Tommy Gun]

Supposed to go way down to 50 degrees today. brrrrr! :cold:


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[Tommy Gun]

Taking the 500 out for a ride. :grin:

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[HSURB]

Better stock up on Coors Light just in case you can't get out before the big game!

Already in place. Check.

HSURB®

[Tommy Gun]

What game?


Kid got another game?

[Birdman]

What game?


Kid got another game?

The Superbowl which take place this Sunday evening in Indianapolis.

[mustang loco]

The Superbowl which take place this Sunday evening in Indianapolis.

yep..this

[papashelby]

What game?


Kid got another game?

+1 Is it baseball season already?

[Tommy Gun]

The Superbowl which take place this Sunday evening in Indianapolis.


Really?

I guess Iceman, Joe and Dave are going since they are close.

Guess I better plan to go out to eat since the restaurants won't be crowded. :yay:

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[Tommy Gun]

+1 Is it baseball season already?


They still play professional baseball?

I thought I heard that Pete Rose made them shut it all down? :popcorn:

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[tekheavy]

:doh:

[Tommy Gun]

What?

[Tommy Gun]

Supposed to get flurries tonight. :nonono:

[Joe G]

Supposed to get flurries tonight. :nonono::violin:

[Tommy Gun]

Flurries hell, it's snowing now. :nonono:

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[Joe G]

Flurries hell, it's snowing now. :nonono:

.:violin::violin:

[Tommy Gun]

:nonono:

[Joe G]

:nonono::rofl3:


:webers:

[Shlbylvr]

Flurries hell, it's snowing now. :nonono:

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:pics:

[Gr8snkbite]

Yep, snowing here....nice dump, but it's moving on...won't be much...storm is north of us so we just got a small taste....:banghead:

[Shlbylvr]

Yep, snowing here....nice dump, but it's moving on...won't be much...storm is north of us so we just got a small taste....:banghead:
:pics:

[Gr8snkbite]

:no: we were out all day and having dinner when it started....



Want pics of snow.....goggle it....:haha:

[Shlbylvr]

:no: we were out all day and having dinner when it started....



Want pics of snow.....goggle it....:haha:

You're no fun.

[Gr8snkbite]

:innocent:

[Joe G]

:pics:


:pics:


You're no fun.

:iagree: x 3

[68fastback]

...sometimes the weather blows.

:giggle:

[Tommy Gun]

Winds are like 50 -60 mph gusts this morning. :ohsnap:


We had a blizzard last night, our city will be shut down for days.

Here's a pic, you can see what I mean....




http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/Snow2012.jpg


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[HSURB]

Winds are like 50 -60 mph gusts this morning. :ohsnap:


We had a blizzard last night, our city will be shut down for days.

Here's a pic, you can see what I mean....




http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv61/fastestshelby2/Snow2012.jpg


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I thought you said you had a blizzard. That is a skiff of snow.

HSURB®

[Gr8snkbite]

It was no where near a blizzard......:groan:

[Carnut]

High 70's here today.

[Shlbylvr]

Chilly here this morning.. 28 right now.

[68fastback]

Winds are like 50 -60 mph gusts this morning. :ohsnap:


We had a blizzard last night, our city will be shut down for days.

Here's a pic, you can see what I mean....

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:rofl3: ...no one would even notice that up here ...it wouldn't even make for a delayed school opening :haha:

[Tommy Gun]

:rofl3: ...no one would even notice that up here ...it wouldn't even make for a delayed school opening :haha:

I live at the beach, this stuff will scare everyone to death.

We'll be shut down for days.






:rofl3:



:tiptoe:

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[Gr8snkbite]

i took the EB into an open field last night where snow was heavy...:grin: 4x4 works really great...switching to 4x4 on the fly was great. turn knob...done...:wtg:

[68fastback]

i took the EB into an open field last night where snow was heavy...:grin: 4x4 works really great...switching to 4x4 on the fly was great. turn knob...done...:wtg:

...that's cool! How does it disengage? Do you just turn the knob to disengage the hubs? Do you then have to back-up 10-15' to disengage the front shaft/diff/axles from the transfer case (that's how th Ranger works) or is fully automated now?

The old 4x4 Quadravan was 100% manual.

[Tommy Gun]

...that's cool! How does it disengage? Do you just turn the knob to disengage the hubs? Do you then have to back-up 10-15' to disengage the front shaft/diff/axles from the transfer case (that's how th Ranger works) or is fully automated now?

The old 4x4 Quadravan was 100% manual.


I haven't tried it, but usually on the newer vehicles putting into neutral usually releases the torque on the shafts and releases the vehicle from 4WD lock.

[68fastback]

I haven't tried it, but usually on the newer vehicles putting into neutral usually releases the torque on the shafts and releases the vehicle from 4WD lock.

That's very cool! And if they don't say anything specific in the owners manual on fully disengaging, than that's likely how it works (i.e. no action required).

[Tommy Gun]

That is a good question then.

I'm now positive how it fully disengages.

[HSURB]

I haven't tried it, but usually on the newer vehicles putting into neutral usually releases the torque on the shafts and releases the vehicle from 4WD lock.

On my truck, you just turn it off running down the road. No need to stop or reverse. It just dis-engages, however I think you have to be under 15 mph or something like that. I'm not sure. Just know you don't have to stop.

HSURB®

[Gr8snkbite]

I only used 4x4 high....was doing 40, turned the knob to it, dash display said shifting to 4x4....after a while, just turned the knob back to 2x4 and the dash said shifting from 4x4.... Barely felt engagement or disengagement.....no driving backwards...all in forward motion at 40 mph......:grin: typically going into 4x4 low requires stopping and going into neutral first, same for disengagement, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it....

[68fastback]

Awesome!! :tiphat2: ...that's really convenient!

I was just reading the F150 and Raptor owner manuals (on MC site) and they say nothing about exiting 4WD ...that's great!!

[68fastback]

On my truck, you just turn it off running down the road. No need to stop or reverse. It just dis-engages, however I think you have to be under 15 mph or something like that. I'm not sure. Just know you don't have to stop.

HSURB®

On my Ranger I can engage and disengage 4WD while driving, but disengaging only disengages the hubs because shaft engagement is mechanical (even tho there's no lever). You're no longer in 4WD at that point but you're still carrying the whole drivetrain (just not the front wheels). That's why I checked the F150 owners manuals ...sounds like it's entirely electronic now :wtg:

[Joe G]

Glad we're not in Romania! :yikes:


http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/14/10407742-romania-digs-out-from-15-feet-of-snow


http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/pb-120214-romania-snow2.photoblog900.jpg (http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/14/10407742-romania-digs-out-from-15-feet-of-snow)

[Tommy Gun]

I don't know, I've seen a Romanian women before. :drool:

[Tommy Gun]

:rofl3:

[Joe G]

I don't know, I've seen a Romanian women before. :drool:

http://pixdaus.com/files/items/pics/9/59/274959_6180c85216104bd9d2af840d4c5f4943_large.jpg


:nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

No, I mean really :drool:

Trust me.

[HSURB]

Whoot Whoot. We're in the first tornado watch of the year.

It's great to hear the thunder and feel the humidity again. Spring is finally starting to arrive.

HSURB®

[Tommy Gun]

We've barely had a winter here, supposed to be 70 tomorrow. :yay:

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[Shlbylvr]

Whoot Whoot. We're in the first tornado watch of the year.

It's great to hear the thunder and feel the humidity again. Spring is finally starting to arrive.

HSURB®

Stay safe..

Spring is here, my car is no longer white, but yellow..

[Joe G]

We've barely had a winter here...
.Same in Goat Country. Almost no snow and only a short period of really cold weather.

[Joe G]

Spring is here, my car is no longer white, but yellow..Yellow?

:dogpee:

[Shlbylvr]

Same in Goat Country. Almost no snow and only a short period of really cold weather.

I hope we're not in for a brutal summer..

I'm running away if we are.

[papashelby]

Winter finally is arriving. 8-15" tonight. Automatic day off for me. :smile:

[Tommy Gun]

Same in Goat Country. Almost no snow and only a short period of really cold weather.


That sounds like a good break for you. :wtg:

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[Gr8snkbite]

Sunny and fifties here today....:wtg:


Rain tomorrow.......:nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

Sunny and fifties here today....:wtg:


Rain tomorrow.......:nonono:



Late tomorrow I think, but up to 70 degrees. :grin:

[Joe G]

That sounds like a good break for you. :wtg:

.:yes:

[68fastback]

We've only had 5 snowfalls this year -- all 2-4" ...supposed to get 3-10" tonight & tomorrow depending on temps. Haven't used the snowblower once this year but it's all ready -- last year it sucked down 2 - 5 gal cans by now. I'm definately not complaining.

The average water temp at the sensor-station at the tip of Manhattan last year averaged 33*F for Feb -- so far this Feb has averaged 43*F -- weird! We had two manatees in the Hudson river this fall ...way up the Hudson river too ...an extremely rare occurrence -- last manatee siting was 10 years ago and way down river by Manhattan. We've also had quite a few seal sitings on the Hudson up here this past summer ...uncommon tho there's usually a few each year.

Maple sugaring started in late January this year ...usually late Feb or even early march. Geese came back mid Feb and the great blue herons are back on the wetlands. Ice out on the Hudson was about two weeks ago and the woods have almost no snow. What a difference from last year!

[Tommy Gun]

Only 5 ? :faint:

[68fastback]

yeah ...we were getting 5 snowfalls some weeks last year :rofl3:

[Joe G]

Winter finally is arriving. 8-15" tonight. Automatic day off for me. :smile:Yeah, you guys are gonna get smacked.

http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/28/10528729-near-blizzard-conditions-moving-into-upper-midwest

[68fastback]

yeah ...we were getting 5 snowfalls some weeks last year :rofl3:

...this was last Jan 4th, 2011 :faint: (winter had hardly even begun -lol) ...the woods have been naked this winter.

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8713&d=1330483135

[HSURB]

...this was last Jan 4th, 2011 :faint: (winter had hardly even begun -lol) ...the woods have been naked this winter.

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=8713&d=1330483135


Lets be honest. Did you photoshop that Dan???????





HSURB® :haha:

[Tommy Gun]

Lets be honest. Did you photoshop that Dan???????





HSURB® :haha:



I don't see me in there. :nonono:



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[tekheavy]

I don't see me in there. :nonono:



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And you didn't make Dan a mailbox. :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

And you didn't make Dan a mailbox. :nonono:



Been thinking about makin' couple more. :look:

[Joe G]

Been thinking about makin' couple more. :look:Will you make one for a Honduh minivan?




:rofl3:

[68fastback]

Lets be honest. Did you photoshop that Dan???????





HSURB® :haha:

:spitcopy: :nonono: ...it only got worse from there. Last winter was one of 'those.'

Another thing that's weird: we have three streams -- one all-the-time and two intermittant. The two intermittant streams have not gone dry once over the last 2+ years (since late summer of 2009). Usually they go dry for a couple/few week every summer. We'll see what this summer brings.

Watch out for those tornados, Tim!!

[68fastback]

Been thinking about makin' couple more. :look:

They are awesome! Loved seeing them at Orstock-II You do nice work, Bill!

[Tommy Gun]

Will you make one for a Honduh minivan?




:rofl3:



Let me think about it No.




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[68fastback]

...can't find stripes that slow? :giggle:

[Joe G]

:BackToNotBeingTG'sFriend:






























:lol:

[68fastback]

:spitcopy: ...relationships are so dynamic around here! :giggle:

[Joe G]

:grin:

[Tommy Gun]

...can't find stripes that slow? :giggle:



Yes, black.





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[Tommy Gun]

:spitcopy: ...relationships are so dynamic around here! :giggle:



:look:

[Joe G]

Yes, black.

.:furious:

[Tommy Gun]

:oops:

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[68fastback]

:rofl3:

[Tommy Gun]

:loook:




Oops, too many "o's"



:look:



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[papashelby]

8715


Winter arrived last night. About 12" so far and more to come, the wet heavy kind. Probably going to loose branches off the trees. I'm surprised we still have power, shoulda gotten the generator ready.

[Shlbylvr]

That looks like christmas..

[papashelby]

We were bare ground at Christmas, would've been nice to have this snow then.

[HSURB]

8715


Winter arrived last night. About 12" so far and more to come, the wet heavy kind. Probably going to loose branches off the trees. I'm surprised we still have power, shoulda gotten the generator ready.

That looks awesome.

HSURB®

[Birdman]

Beautiful view from the porch !

[Joe G]

shoulda gotten the generator ready.:yes:

[Joe G]

We're in the first tornado watch of the year.
SW Missouri just can't catch a break. :nonono:


http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/29/10536654-4-killed-as-tornadoes-rake-midwest-states

[HSURB]

SW Missouri just can't catch a break. :nonono:


http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/29/10536654-4-killed-as-tornadoes-rake-midwest-states

That's what sucks about living out here. However, it seems to be happening more now in the Southeast.

HSURB®

[Alloy Dave]

I just returned from a short lunch...it's 68 and partly cloudy out...NICE. I have to get the memo to my insurance company soon to get the coverage back on the Mustang by April 15th.

[Shlbylvr]

80 here, hot and humid..

[papashelby]

SW Missouri just can't catch a break. :nonono:


http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/29/10536654-4-killed-as-tornadoes-rake-midwest-states

That is really sad. I was looking at places to retire (in about 8 years), and Iowa or Missouri came to mind (affordable), but because of all the tornado's they get, I crossed them off the list pretty fast. We had a tornado set down right behind the Shelby garage last August, pretty scary. It killed one man and left a path of destruction. Good thing this area is not very populated, or it could have been worse.

Measured the snow, 19+". Hopefully it melts fast, as the temps are suppose to be in the 30's the next few days. Talked to one of the guys that plows for the town, and he said we won't get plowed until tomorrow, because the other guy is home sick. There is only 2 of them.

[Joe G]

Talked to one of the guys that plows for the town, and he said we won't get plowed until tomorrow, because the other guy is home sick. There is only 2 of them.:groan:





... but maybe you and the Mrs can find something to do. :weg: :bunny: :weg:

[papashelby]

80 here, hot and humid..

80!!! :surprised: Way too early in the year for that. What happened to spring? We don't see that until sometime in July-August, and usually only for a few days at a time.

[papashelby]

:groan:





... but maybe you and the Mrs can find something to do. :weg: :bunny: :weg:


That's what she said.

[papashelby]

Beautiful view from the porch !

Thanks Birdy. We've got a 12'x40' covered porch facing west overlooking a small lake. Beautiful sunsets. First thing I put on it was a swing, before rest of the house was finished.

[Shlbylvr]

80!!! :surprised: Way too early in the year for that. What happened to spring? We don't see that until sometime in July-August, and usually only for a few days at a time.

We don't get much of a winter here. Usually we're hovering around the high 60's, low 70's this time of the year. Our winter lasts about 2 weeks in total. By July / August we'll be hitting 100

[68fastback]

...snow today here too (only about 4" so far -- still snowing) ...sure is pretty tho.

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Branson (and oter parts in the MW) got whacked today with twisters pretty badly.

[Gr8snkbite]

80's and sunny tomorrow...:grin:

[Tommy Gun]

80's and sunny tomorrow...:grin:


:yay:




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[HSURB]

...snow today here too (only about 4" so far -- still snowing) ...sure is pretty tho.

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Branson (and oter parts in the MW) got whacked today with twisters pretty badly.

I think the count is over 16 now that died in the storms that blew through here last night.

OUCH.

HSURB®

[Alloy Dave]

sorry to hear Tim. they are dangerous even if isolated.

[HSURB]

sorry to hear Tim. they are dangerous even if isolated.

I didn't say that correctly. Not 16 here. There were 16 throughout the Midwest. From here through Illinois.

HSURB®

[68fastback]

...there were some spotted in Indiana too ...twisters are scary!

[Tommy Gun]

...there were some spotted in Indiana too ...twisters are scary!



I never really though of it (http://www.hasbro.com/games/en_US/twister/) as scary ? :look:


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[Joe G]

I never really though of it (http://www.hasbro.com/games/en_US/twister/) as scary ? :look:
.:groan:

[68fastback]

...nor this (http://www.graphic-express.com/images_mopar_restoration/qg401-duster-twister.jpg) one :rolleyes:

[mustang loco]

80's and sunny tomorrow...:grin:

..it was raining big time in W.Virginia yesterday when I left!..good for you guys with the weather down there,it was nice winter I heard!

[Tommy Gun]

...nor this (http://www.graphic-express.com/images_mopar_restoration/qg401-duster-twister.jpg) one :rolleyes:


This reminds me of a hot chick in my Vocational technical school I went to.

She drove a Dodge Scamp and we joked her for it being a Dodge Tramp....lol


Wish I had that car now. :nonono:

Buddy of mine ended up going out w/ her a while.

Wonder what happened to her now that I think about it, she was super nice.

The teacher use to mess w/ her about her big front end because she use to lay them things over the drafting tables we were working on. :shades:

They were real nice.

Back in the days before teachers were perverts, he was just being honest. They were nice.

Her name was Nancy.






Okay......carry on......

[Tommy Gun]

Vocational technical School....another story...


Schools acted like it was a very big deal to get into....I got in in the 11th grade in spot number one.....my Mom was AMAZED!

They give you a test to see if you qualify.

It was no big deal for me.

Looking back, I guess I was blessed even then? :idea:

I enter the Drafting/Architectural class in 11th grade.

Me and a guy a guy named Chris (I still know him) were top of the class. Not sure who was first?

We were both kinda the teachers pet because... we were so far ahead of the class....period! We were so far ahead that the teach would give us extra credit work for homework and we would finish it before leaving class that day.

Seriously, the teach was amazed. Now looking back I know that both of us just had a talent. I could draw ANYTHING! so could he. I think we just had an artist instinct in us that prevailed.

Most of the work was very technical and used higher math that I don't know I could still figure out these days? It just came natural at that time.

Not trying to toot my own horn, but there was a time that I was very very good at something.....and it landed us both very good jobs w/ Architectural firms at the time. Last I heard from him a couple years ago he was working for

the government in the architectural field......and I am using my artistic talents elsewhere......




I'm done......please disregard and carry on.......




.

[Gr8snkbite]

Teachers pet...aka...suck ups.....:giggle:

[Tommy Gun]

Not like that. :nonono:

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[Joe G]

Cool stories TG.


Do you ever regret not continuing with the architecture field?

[Tommy Gun]

Cool stories TG.


Do you ever regret not continuing with the architecture field?



I currently make 6 to 7 times what I made as a CAD Operator doing structural engineering plans. :shades:


.

[Tommy Gun]

:look:

[Tommy Gun]

This just reminds me that I'm having my taxes done in the morning. :nonono:



Government > :sex: <me :nonono:


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[Alloy Dave]

This reminds me of a hot chick in my Vocational technical school I went to.

She drove a Dodge Scamp and we joked her for it being a Dodge Tramp....lol


Wish I had that car now. :nonono:

Buddy of mine ended up going out w/ her a while.

Wonder what happened to her now that I think about it, she was super nice.

The teacher use to mess w/ her about her big front end because she use to lay them things over the drafting tables we were working on. :shades:

They were real nice.

Back in the days before teachers were perverts, he was just being honest. They were nice.

Her name was Nancy.






Okay......carry on......
You sure her name wasn't Virginia? You could call her virgin for short...but maybe not for long. :look:

[68fastback]

This reminds me of a hot chick in my Vocational technical school I went to.

She drove a Dodge Scamp and we joked her for it being a Dodge Tramp....lol


Wish I had that car now. :nonono:

Buddy of mine ended up going out w/ her a while.

Wonder what happened to her now that I think about it, she was super nice.

The teacher use to mess w/ her about her big front end because she use to lay them things over the drafting tables we were working on. :shades:

They were real nice.

Back in the days before teachers were perverts, he was just being honest. They were nice.

Her name was Nancy.






Okay......carry on......

:rofl3: ...she could smudge her drawings like that :shades:

...were they really nice? :giggle:

8768

[Joe G]

I currently make 6 to 7 times what I made as a CAD Operator doing structural engineering plans. :shades:

.That's awesome! Hard work pays off. :yea1:

[Joe G]

This just reminds me that I'm having my taxes done in the morning. :nonono:



Government > :sex: <me :nonono:


.:ohsnap2:


:spend:

[68fastback]

Vocational technical School....another story...


Schools acted like it was a very big deal to get into....I got in in the 11th grade in spot number one.....my Mom was AMAZED!

They give you a test to see if you qualify.

It was no big deal for me.

Looking back, I guess I was blessed even then? :idea:

I enter the Drafting/Architectural class in 11th grade.

Me and a guy a guy named Chris (I still know him) were top of the class. Not sure who was first?

We were both kinda the teachers pet because... we were so far ahead of the class....period! We were so far ahead that the teach would give us extra credit work for homework and we would finish it before leaving class that day.

Seriously, the teach was amazed. Now looking back I know that both of us just had a talent. I could draw ANYTHING! so could he. I think we just had an artist instinct in us that prevailed.

Most of the work was very technical and used higher math that I don't know I could still figure out these days? It just came natural at that time.

Not trying to toot my own horn, but there was a time that I was very very good at something.....and it landed us both very good jobs w/ Architectural firms at the time. Last I heard from him a couple years ago he was working for

the government in the architectural field......and I am using my artistic talents elsewhere......




I'm done......please disregard and carry on.......




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How cool!! ...do you still enjoy doing some drawing? A gift like that is something special.

My dad could draw well but I struggle even with basic stuff.

[Tommy Gun]

I only do graffiti on neighbors houses now....

[Tommy Gun]

:rofl3: ...she could smudge her drawings like that :shades:

...were they really nice? :giggle:

8768


Yes, really. :lol:

[Joe G]

Be careful driving out there. :yikes:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqPRN-ZeBr8&amp;feature=player_embedded

[Tommy Gun]

Wow happened to happen at the truck? :faint:

Wonder if the truck even stopped?

[Joe G]

:yikes: Massive storm just blew through... tornado warnings all around. South of here got hit hard. :nonono:

[Darkside]

It was 86 and partly cloudy here today. Not bad but kind of hot for March.

[Alloy Dave]

It's winter again today....but it's been a decent winter. About 4 more weeks and I think the heavy coat can go back in the closet.

[Tommy Gun]

60s and rain today....

[papashelby]

Just when I thought spring was here. 25 degrees this morning with a high of 40 for the day. Man, that's cold after the weather we've been having. :cold2:

[Joe G]

Just when I thought spring was here. 25 degrees this morning with a high of 40 for the day. Man, that's cold after the weather we've been having. :cold2::violin:


I'd move. :look:

[Joe G]

You're just lucky you haven't had that usual early spring 15" of snow yet. :haha:

[papashelby]

You're just lucky you haven't had that usual early spring 15" of snow yet. :haha:

I know. I'm sure that's coming. I must be turning into a wimp in my old age.

[Alloy Dave]

64 today for a high...coldest it's been in two weeks. I'm moving to Tennessee or something, I like this.

[HSURB]

82 and windy today. Then, mid-seventies the balance of the week. Perfect Spring weather.

HSURB®

[Alloy Dave]

82 and windy today. Then, mid-seventies the balance of the week. Perfect pole weather.

HSURB®fixed

[ati]

Had the Shelby out 4 times this past week and mowed the lawn for the first time this year and its only March 26th. :woohoo:

[Joe G]

Had the Shelby out 4 times this past week and mowed the lawn for the first time this year and its only March 26th. :woohoo:

I know, amazing huh??

Mowed the lawn for the second time today and it was over due. This weather is making it grow so fast you'd think it was a BLACK VERT! :chirp:





Oh... and I'll have the Shelby by this weekend. :yay:


Now if I could only afford the gas to drive it.... :kickrock:

[ati]

I know, amazing huh??

Mowed the lawn for the second time today and it was over due. This weather is making it grow so fast you'd think it was a BLACK VERT! :chirp:





Oh... and I'll have the Shelby by this weekend. :yay:


Now if I could only afford the gas to drive it.... :kickrock:


They're talking $6.00 a gal by Memorial Day. :banghead: You would think those Jerk-Offs in Washington would do something about these skyrocketing gas prices. But No, All we get is talk about seaweed, windmills and some bull-$hit about going green, Give me a Break.

[68fastback]

...after all this 70+ weather, tonight it's going to be down in the teens ...brrrr ...even today it barely made it out of the 30s ...weird that spring is colder than winter :haha:

[HSURB]

They're talking $6.00 a gal by Memorial Day. :banghead: You would think those Jerk-Offs in Washington would do something about these skyrocketing gas prices. But No, All we get is talk about seaweed, windmills and some bull-$hit about going green, Give me a Break.

I have to agree with you. Where's Dick Cheney when we need him. This sh!t would not be happening.

Oh, and with his heart transplant, maybe we can get him back on the Republican ballot.

HSURB®

[Tommy Gun]

Had the Shelby out 4 times this past week and mowed the lawn for the first time this year and its only March 26th. :woohoo:


I know, amazing huh??
Mowed the lawn for the second time today and it was over due. This weather is making it grow so fast you'd think it was a BLACK VERT! :chirp:





I haven't mowed the lawn in years. :look:


.

[Joe G]

I haven't mowed the lawn in years. :look:
.:doh2:

[ati]

I haven't mowed the lawn in years. :look:


.

2 years ago I tried to hire a lawn service to mow my yard and it was a nightmare. I even agreed to pay them extra to bag the grass and some how they always managed to fill up the rock beds and flower beds with grass clippings or they would show up right after it rained and leave ruts all over the yard. You couldn't complain to anyone because you couldn't find anyone who could speak or understand English. I went through 3 different lawn companies and all 3 of them sucked. It was costing me $100 a week and my house looked like $hit. Last year I decided to do it myself again and it took me all year to fix what those idiots screwed up. By the end of the year my house had that manicured look to it again and I want it to stay that way. It takes me about 3 hours to edge, weed-wack and mow and my reward is the job done right. :beerchug:

[papashelby]

I haven't mowed the lawn in years. :look:


.

That must be because you have goats. :smile:

[Tommy Gun]

2 years ago I tried to hire a lawn service to mow my yard and it was a nightmare. I even agreed to pay them extra to bag the grass and some how they always managed to fill up the rock beds and flower beds with grass clippings or they would show up right after it rained and leave ruts all over the yard. You couldn't complain to anyone because you couldn't find anyone who could speak or understand English. I went through 3 different lawn companies and all 3 of them sucked. It was costing me $100 a week and my house looked like $hit. Last year I decided to do it myself again and it took me all year to fix what those idiots screwed up. By the end of the year my house had that manicured look to it again and I want it to stay that way. It takes me about 3 hours to edge, weed-wack and mow and my reward is the job done right. :beerchug:


I found an excellent lawn service 23 years ago and have stuck w/ it ever since! :yay:


.

[Tommy Gun]

That must be because you have goats. :smile:


You calling my wife a goat? :trouble:



.

[Tommy Gun]

70 degrees yesterday.

55 today :nonono:


75 tomorrow :yay:

Good day to pick up my car from having clutch installed if they don't run into Monkey type problems. :wtg:

.

[Joe G]

I found an excellent lawn service 23 years ago and have stuck w/ it ever since! :yay:
.:groan:

[Joe G]

Good day to pick up my car from having clutch installed if they don't run into Monkey type problems. :wtg:

.You shouldn't have said that. You just jinxed it. :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

:groan:


What? :innocent:

.

[papashelby]

You calling my wife a goat? :trouble:



.


:no:

[Tommy Gun]

You shouldn't have said that. You just jinxed it. :nonono:



I use a profession technician to work on my car. :shades:

[Tommy Gun]

:no:



:spitcopy:

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[Shlbylvr]

I found an excellent lawn service 23 years ago and have stuck w/ it ever since! :yay:


.

I'm telling CP you called her a lawn service

[Tommy Gun]

I'm telling CP you called her a lawn service



:ohsnap:



:deadmeat:

[Alloy Dave]

:ohsnap:



:deadmeat: :pinkslime:

[Joe G]

:pinkslime:TG wouldn't notice the difference.

[Boston Mike]

2 years ago I tried to hire a lawn service to mow my yard and it was a nightmare. I even agreed to pay them extra to bag the grass and some how they always managed to fill up the rock beds and flower beds with grass clippings or they would show up right after it rained and leave ruts all over the yard. You couldn't complain to anyone because you couldn't find anyone who could speak or understand English. I went through 3 different lawn companies and all 3 of them sucked. It was costing me $100 a week and my house looked like $hit. Last year I decided to do it myself again and it took me all year to fix what those idiots screwed up. By the end of the year my house had that manicured look to it again and I want it to stay that way. It takes me about 3 hours to edge, weed-wack and mow and my reward is the job done right. :beerchug:

My guys are $27 per cut/edge/trim/weed. And they do a good job. They even have rain delay emails to their customers. They are also the folks that handle my fertilization/weed program. Si, es muy bueno. Donde es el corte de bano?

[Joe G]

Si, es muy bueno. Donde es el corte de bano?Exactly! That explains the price. :bandit:

[Boston Mike]

Exactly! That explains the price. :bandit:


Que es eso? Mas pinche tequila, por favor!!!

[Joe G]

The :monkey: is a shrewd negotiator.

[ati]

I have just a little over an acre and the price I was paying was fair for the area. When I negotiated the work with them the sales person spoke perfect English but when I had a complaint everyone was no comprendi. It was just easier to get rid of them than to deal with them and besides in my neighborhood we speak English.

[Boston Mike]

I have just a little over an acre and the price I was paying was fair for the area. When I negotiated the work with them the sales person spoke perfect English but when I had a complaint everyone was no comprendi. It was just easier to get rid of them than to deal with them and besides in my neighborhood we speak English.

No habla espanol?

[68fastback]

Si deducción la casa y todos pavimento, casa del mono deja sólo 11.9 metros cuadrados que necesita ser segarse. :giggle:

[Shlbylvr]

Si deducción la casa y todos pavimento, casa del mono deja sólo 11.9 metros cuadrados que necesita ser segarse. :giggle:

My tweede taal is maar darem baie anders as die gemors wat julle praat.

:grin:

[Tommy Gun]

This is an American thread, please speak our language or you will be shipped back to where you came from. :sherriff:

[Joe G]

This is an American thread, please speak our language or you will be shipped back to where you came from. :sherriff::iagree:


:bigboss:

[Shlbylvr]

This is an American thread, please speak our language or you will be shipped back to where you came from. :sherriff:

do I get a return flight?

[Joe G]

do I get a return flight?Sure... turn around. :buttkick:

[Shlbylvr]

Sure... turn around. :buttkick:

:smack:

[Joe G]

:smack::spitcopy:


I KNEW that was coming!

[Shlbylvr]

:spitcopy:


I KNEW that was coming!

I'm becoming too predictable..

[Joe G]

I'm becoming too predictable..:yes:

[Tommy Gun]

do I get a return flight?


I'd have to meet you first, but don't think that is going to happen.....:nonono:

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[Joe G]

Don't leave the Shelby outside Timmy. :yikes:


http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/29/10920581-softball-sized-hail-smashes-windshields-in-kansas


http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=miguel-llanos4CF20397-A5F7-6899-3D9E-9F10332235A3.jpg&width=600 (http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/29/10920581-softball-sized-hail-smashes-windshields-in-kansas)

[HSURB]

Don't leave the Shelby outside Timmy. :yikes:


http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/29/10920581-softball-sized-hail-smashes-windshields-in-kansas


http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=miguel-llanos4CF20397-A5F7-6899-3D9E-9F10332235A3.jpg&width=600 (http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/29/10920581-softball-sized-hail-smashes-windshields-in-kansas)


It's that time of year.

HSURB®

[Joe G]

It's that time of year.

HSURB®

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[Shlbylvr]

I'd have to meet you first, but don't think that is going to happen.....:nonono:

.YOu never know.. I might end up coming to VA Beach for something

[papashelby]

Don't leave the Shelby outside Timmy. :yikes:


http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/29/10920581-softball-sized-hail-smashes-windshields-in-kansas


http://m.static.newsvine.com/servista/imagesizer?file=miguel-llanos4CF20397-A5F7-6899-3D9E-9F10332235A3.jpg&width=600 (http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/29/10920581-softball-sized-hail-smashes-windshields-in-kansas)


:wow2: That would hurt.


We're getting 1-3 inches of snow tonight, more salt, sucks. Hopefully in 2 weeks the Shelby can get back on the road.

[Tommy Gun]

:wow2: That would hurt.


We're getting 1-3 inches of snow tonight, more salt, sucks. Hopefully in 2 weeks the Shelby can get back on the road.

75 degrees and not a cloud in the sky today. :wtg:

Went for an hour ride tonight after dinner w/ the windows down. :hiding:


I've been told I have to drive like a normal person for 500 miles to break in the clutch.

I'm at 25 miles.....this is going to be impossible. :nonono:

.

[Joe G]

I've been told I have to drive like a normal person for 500 miles to break in the clutch.

I'm at 25 miles.....this is going to be impossible. :nonono:

."normal person"??

:doh2:


You're screwed... :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

I know :nonono:

Maybe I'll get Keith to drive it? :idea:


.

[papashelby]

"normal person"??

:doh2:


You're screwed... :nonono:

:iagree:

Don't "normal" (boring) people drive Toyotas?

[HSURB]

75 degrees and not a cloud in the sky today. :wtg:

Went for an hour ride tonight after dinner w/ the windows down. :hiding:


I've been told I have to drive like a normal person for 500 miles to break in the clutch.

I'm at 25 miles.....this is going to be impossible. :nonono:

.

It would take me four years to get through clutch break in period.

HSURB®

[Shlbylvr]

It would take me four years to get through clutch break in period.

HSURB®
:goodpost:

[Joe G]

It would take me four years to get through clutch break in period.

HSURB®Can you add going up and down the neighbor's driveway to your own to help lengthen the typical drive distance?

[Shlbylvr]

Can you add going up and down the neighbor's driveway to your own to help lengthen the typical drive distance?

Is his driveway like the Ewings?

http://www4.worldisround.com/photos/0/190/617.jpg

[Boston Mike]

Is his driveway like the Ewings?

http://www4.worldisround.com/photos/0/190/617.jpg

:fail:

[Joe G]

:fail::iagree:

[Shlbylvr]

I was just asking..

[Joe G]

I was just asking..The picture didn't come through...

[Boston Mike]

The picture didn't come through...

:dufette:

[Shlbylvr]

The picture didn't come through...
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[Joe G]

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Looks like a cool private 1/4 mile drag strip. :chirp:

[Shlbylvr]

Looks like a cool private 1/4 mile drag strip. :chirp:
:yes:

[Joe G]

Big storms rolling through all night. Hope it clears up by the morning so we have a dry cruise to get the Shelby tomorrow. :yay:

[Tommy Gun]

What Shelby? :popcorn:

[Joe G]

What Shelby? :popcorn:The one I haven't seen in over 8 months. :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

The one I haven't seen in over 8 months. :nonono:

I drove mine yesterday. :popcorn:

[Joe G]

I drove mine yesterday. :popcorn:You're mean. :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

:payback:

[Joe G]

:payback::spitcopy:

[Joe G]

WWTGD?


:tiptoe2:

[Tommy Gun]

WWTGD?


:tiptoe2:


I would call Alloy Dave and ask him what to do. :look:


.

[Joe G]

I would call Alloy Dave and ask him what to do. :look:


.:wtg: He's pretty smart.

[Tommy Gun]

:wtg: He's pretty smart.

I know 2 great financial guys, Dave is one of them.

[Joe G]

I know 2 great financial guys, Dave is one of them.Who's the other one? :popcorn:

[Tommy Gun]

Who's the other one? :popcorn:


Bill Baker :grin:


http://www.drivemileone.com/new-president-for-hall-automotive/


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