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#45
June 25, 2010, 09:54:59 AM
A beautiful day today, one that would be great for a M/C ride, but due to my need to keep my vacation hours earned vs. taken in check, I came to work. :rant:  I have not received my official re-allocation notice yet, so I have to watch how much vacation I take, as I don't want to have to pay back the company for any hours taken over what I have earned.  I'd rather them own me when the time comes.  So here I sit, on what is looking to be a great day to ride. :rant: :rant: :rant:

Yeah I know, should be grateful I have  job, I'll have plenty of time for riding in the near future, and any other platitudes to salve the wounds, but that ain't the point. >:(
Mr442

Mr442

#46
August 06, 2010, 08:03:03 AM
Close call yesterday on the way home.  Hit the ramp from the 4 lane to the two lane as usual.  It does a 180 to take me to the road below.  Just past mid point of the curve, I see what appears to be spilled diesel fuel right in my path.  I had the 'wing leaned over pretty hard, and was only able to get it partway back to upright before I was in it.  The bike did a little slip and slide to the left, then all was good again.  Luckily the spill was small, and I had some room to manuver. between the spill and a guard rail.

I wish folks would secure their fuel caps better to prevent fuel from sloshing out in a turn.
Mr442

Palehorse

#47
August 06, 2010, 09:46:41 AM
That's some scary crap there. I was riding 135 in Brown county, and came to a hairpin curve with sand all over my line of travel. The bike fishtailed right, toward the shoulder and I downshifted and cracked the throttle which brought me right out of it. . . But not before it scared the hell out of me!  :spooked:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

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Mr442

#48
August 25, 2010, 07:41:51 PM
 :rant: :rant: :rant: house!!!

During the freshening up of the bathroom, I find the floor is rotted under the toilet :rant: :rant:
Not a hard fix, but one I'd rather not have to deal with right now.   Off to Menard's tomorrow for more supplies than I had originally planned on.
Mr442

me

#49
August 25, 2010, 09:23:08 PM
Quote from: Mr442 on August 25, 2010, 07:41:51 PM
:rant: :rant: :rant: house!!!

During the freshening up of the bathroom, I find the floor is rotted under the toilet :rant: :rant:
Not a hard fix, but one I'd rather not have to deal with right now.   Off to Menard's tomorrow for more supplies than I had originally planned on.
Hate when that happens.  Keeping my fingers crossed for ya that the rest goes a little smoother.
Trump 2020

Palehorse

#50
August 25, 2010, 09:46:51 PM
Quote from: Mr442 on August 25, 2010, 07:41:51 PM
:rant: :rant: :rant: house!!!

During the freshening up of the bathroom, I find the floor is rotted under the toilet :rant: :rant:
Not a hard fix, but one I'd rather not have to deal with right now.   Off to Menard's tomorrow for more supplies than I had originally planned on.

Ahhh. . . Nothing like the virtual version of this old house is there!? Worse than a validation engineer isn't it!
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Mr442

#51
August 27, 2010, 09:39:30 AM
Got the floor fixed.  Replaced a 24 X 32 section, new flange for the toilet to sit on, and mucho swearing and sweating, bit I got the damn thing done.  Had to call son #2 to come over and help me reset the crapper, so I didn't screw up the new wax ring.  I also added a shut off valve for the water supply.  Damn floor was 1.5 inches thick  :eek:, so I ended up doing some layering of OSB to get it where I needed it.  Going to lay some tile in there in a week or so and make it all plum purdyful :wink:
Mr442

me

#52
August 27, 2010, 10:26:14 AM
Glad ya got your bathroom whipped, well at least that part.  Hope it's smooth sailing the rest of the way.
Trump 2020

Palehorse

#53
August 27, 2010, 10:54:55 AM
You are going to mess around and make the place so nice you won't want to leave it!  :biggrin:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

followsthewolf

#54
August 27, 2010, 11:07:26 AM
Still, though, gotta have a warm, comfortable place to .................think.
Ignorance and fanaticism are ravenous. They require constant feeding.

Palehorse

#55
August 27, 2010, 11:07:57 AM
Make it a love shack!  8)
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

followsthewolf

#56
August 27, 2010, 11:10:32 AM
I think that's a different kind of sh.......shack.
Ignorance and fanaticism are ravenous. They require constant feeding.

The Troll

#57
August 27, 2010, 06:13:17 PM
Quote from: Mr442 on August 27, 2010, 09:39:30 AM
Got the floor fixed.  Replaced a 24 X 32 section, new flange for the toilet to sit on, and mucho swearing and sweating, bit I got the damn thing done.  Had to call son #2 to come over and help me reset the crapper, so I didn't screw up the new wax ring.  I also added a shut off valve for the water supply.  Damn floor was 1.5 inches thick  :eek:, so I ended up doing some layering of OSB to get it where I needed it.  Going to lay some tile in there in a week or so and make it all plum purdyful :wink:

   Did I hear you right.  Awhile back, did I hear you say you were fixing this place up to sell it?

  The reason I ask, about two years ago I sold my dad's house.  He had really keep it up.  But being 91 when he passed he had let a few small thing get away from him.

The person who appraised it for us said, when I asked him about fixing it up.  He said that it would be a waste of money and my time to do it.









The

Mr442

#58
August 30, 2010, 07:34:55 AM
We are freshening up the bathroom, to make it more appealing to the eye.  Last time anything was done, was back in the late 50's, and it needed some changes.  The Marlite paneling just did not cut it any more.  While preparing the floor for a quick upgrade as well, I discovered the floor was rotted under the toilet.  Turns out the flange had rusted out, and water was getting to the wood every time we flushed.  The few dollars I spend now, will make a huge difference when it comes time to sell.  That whole initial impression thing you know.

We, OK I, am still on the fence for kitchen upgrades.  The wife wants to replace the counter tops, but we really should replace the cabinets too, so I don't know where that will lead.  There are some Amish cabinet outlets not too far away, where some good deals can be found, so I may have to check it out.

Truthfully, we have spent too much time getting along with what was here, instead of upgrading things as we went along.  It was all serviceable as it was, just dated as hell and showing wear.  To make a decent sale, some things need attention.  Doing it myself saves a lot of money, and I do have the time.
Mr442

The Troll

#59
August 30, 2010, 08:50:35 AM
Quote from: Mr442 on August 30, 2010, 07:34:55 AM
We are freshening up the bathroom, to make it more appealing to the eye.  Last time anything was done, was back in the late 50's, and it needed some changes.  The Marlite paneling just did not cut it any more.  While preparing the floor for a quick upgrade as well, I discovered the floor was rotted under the toilet.  Turns out the flange had rusted out, and water was getting to the wood every time we flushed.  The few dollars I spend now, will make a huge difference when it comes time to sell.  That whole initial impression thing you know.

We, OK I, am still on the fence for kitchen upgrades.  The wife wants to replace the counter tops, but we really should replace the cabinets too, so I don't know where that will lead.  There are some Amish cabinet outlets not too far away, where some good deals can be found, so I may have to check it out.

Truthfully, we have spent too much time getting along with what was here, instead of upgrading things as we went along.  It was all serviceable as it was, just dated as hell and showing wear.  To make a decent sale, some things need attention.  Doing it myself saves a lot of money, and I do have the time.

You need to get a good appraiser to tell you what your house is worth.  Ask him about the repairs you want to make and if their worth the work and money.  I think you might be suprised what your house is worth.  It will probably scare you.

  And don't do what some of my fellow workers did, they sold their paid off houses and bought a new one with house payments and then they got sick and the payments were to much.  Think about it.












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