Oh, man, I hope there's not too much damage, Mike.

Good evening gang.
Just checking in.
Thursday I had a deer not yield the right of way last week in the corvette. No one hurt. Looks like mostly cosmetic damage. No suspension damage that I could tell. Air bags did not deploy. Nothing hurt but my pride. Needless to say I was late for work. This week we are now waiting on the insurance company.

My lovely wife pointed out that it was a year ago this week that I totaled the Acadia.

Not much else happening here.
Tom hope Rosie is doing well.
It seems since you retired your more busy than when you were teaching.

As far as winter goes here I am not complaining. Been mild with mostly rain and very little snow. If it stays like this it will be fine with me.

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Hey guys...Woke up to snow on the ground. Beings Rosie is gimped up I went out to scoop the snow from the drive. Supposed to be even colder tomorrow with more snow.

I went up to the courthouse and paid the taxes and tags for the new Caddy, as we received the title Saturday and I got the inspection done yesterday.

Then out to the shop to work on the vanity for my nephew. Built the doors and drawers. This afternoon I went out to look at another job. A remodel of a remodel I did (as it turns out) 17 years ago. I was actually thinking it was like 10-12. It's a move some cabinets here, build a new one for there...not too bad a job to do. Comes up in a couple months.

Rosie has bad teeth and our medicare Insurance for that doesn't cover much...yet....another 3 months before it covers much of anything... then I guess we'll see.

Geez! The cost of dental work is crazy! I’ve got about $1500 in my implant, and I thought I was getting robbed!
I will say it’s cool to watch them being made. Mine was made right in front of me.

Otherwise, news from the Palatial double-wide was more plumbing this past weekend. I think we all feel about the same about it.
Had to re-seal the master throne to the floor. Can you feel the excitement?!
Next up was the place not heating properly. We have a boiler system, and it was running, but no heat.
It only cost about half an implant to get it fixed.
The adventure continues Gurus!

Good Afternoon CGs!

Mid-thirties here. We are expecting six to eight inches of snow this afternoon. Great.

The wife also needs some dental work. I think a crown or something of that nature. Maybe two. All I know is the dental insurance doesn't cover all of it and it will be about $1,200 out of pocket. Not much you can do when you need medical care. Pony up.

Hope everyone has a great day!

...big snow here.... work called off as well as school... more to come this afternoon....

Got down to see Ma for her 98th yesterday...she was surprised to see me and I had a nice cake for all the inmates and flowers and her favorite fast food, Arby's for her lunch.... we got to sit and talk and have lunch, she is despondent over the election and hates to see the country headed the way it is now going. She being part of the greatest generation and all they went through to preserve the Union I can feel her pain.... I hate to see it also...... I tried to cheer her up..... she has had a long life well lived. Masters Degree in education and taught deaf kids how to function in a hearing world, her and Dad served on the Mission field in Brazil back in the 50's and has always been active in her church.... of course her most sterling achievement was having me for a son...... ok maybe not the most...but top 5 I'm sure......... She was born in Nebraska but raised in Montana..... they grow them tough out there..... she is in good health and clear mind and I better start thinking about how we are going to celebrate her 100th....... maybe I can get Trump to swing by for that..... she does not suffer Democrats well...... Calls the Demoncrats......

time for my mid day nap...... already got the call in for the big snow blower that my buddy has....going to be a few feet of snow to remove.... have a finest day.....

I need to get one pulled. Would love to get implant if I could afford them . Last quote for other stuff I wanted done was $12k, hell that's a car! Geez. She'll definitely have some choppers to be proud of!
Warm-ish out today supposed to get up to about 70. Rained and blew around all night, kept me awake and then back up again at 6, I feel like crap not near enough sleep. I hate to nap, feels like I'm missing the day. Need to go to the gym and grocery store but might not leave the couch. Hope everyone has a happy Monday

Trying to make future plans. Can't get a Covid shot appointment due to the low dose availability. Dentist appointments today and tomorrow. I'll have many coming up. Sue is having all her teeth yanked out Friday. She is getting upper and lower full implants. Not too bad. Only set us back just under 50k. I understand in Mexico or Colombia it's cheaper. Sue's cousin paid close to 76k for his. Sue is getting teeth made from cubic zirconia. That should be great for cutting fishing line with her teeth. I'm getting 2 extractions, a root canal, deep cleaning, a couple of crowns, and some fillings. Only $3300. Over 10k if I didn't have dental insurance. That pales in comparison to 50k but I'm keeping most of the teeth I have left. I'll be able to eat steak.

Jury duty first week of Feb. (sigh)

HEAT WAVE! 52 ON THE FRONT PORCH; ALSO TWO INCHES IN THE RAIN GAUGE AFTER A RATHER NOISY NIGHT. THEY SAY IT WILL CLEAR OFF SOON. THE CHEROKEES ARE IN FAVOR OF THAT.

THE OWLS ARE STILL NEST-BUILDING IN THE BARN, BUT THEY ARE GETTING MORE STUFF ON THE FLOOR THAN ON HIGH. DO I HAVE AMATEUR OWLS???

HOPE TO GET THE BUMBLEBEE BACK TODAY, HAVE BEEN SHIPPING PROBLEMS WITH THE PARTS. ALSO HAVE A BOOK ORDER DUE IN.

I'VE BEEN RE-READING WILLIAM MANCHESTER'S BIOGRAPHY OF CHURCHILL, SAD HE DID NOT LIVE TO COMPLETE IT.

WE SEEM TO BE RUNNING OUT OF JANUARY. WHAT A SHAME :-)
I AM QUITE READY FOR SPRING. WE COULD SKIP RIGHT INTO MAY WITH NO COMPLAINT FROM ME.

GOOD MORNING, Y'ALL---

Went to gamble last night. Ended up donating back some of the profits. We had 8 hours of seat time or more and arrived home at sun up. Just like on the ships. Gambled till the wee morning hours. Can't win if you don't play. Did some chores when I woke up this afternoon. Sue is still in recovery. Slept the day away.

DAY FOUR: AVERAGE GAS PRICES NATION WIDE UP 10 CENTS.

Good Morning CGs!

Cold one here again. I'll take your 44* weather, Gris. Supposed to get some more snow but I'm not sure how much.

Welcome home, Tommy. Sounds like you'll need a vacation from your vacation.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Morning guys...slept in. It did warm up like it was supposed to yesterday, mid 50s. Today, not so much, high in the upper 30s and snow possible through tomorrow.

I'm working on a vanity for my nephew in the shop. I'll work on that today.

Received the title for the Cadillac yesterday, so I can take it up to have it inspected so we can get it registered. I may do that today (the inspection), before it starts snowing.

Better get to it.

CLOUDY AND 44 DEGREES IN THE NATIONS, THE CHEROKEES ARE WAITING FOR THE RAIN.

IT'S LOOKING LIKE A TWO NAP DAY.

GOOD MORNING TO YOU---

HOPE ROSIE IS FEELING BETTER, THAT WAS QUITE A FALL :-0

NEVER MADE IT TO THE FLEA MARKET. IT WAS GOOD TO SEE BIG DAUGHTER AND THE GIRLS; WE GOT THE DOGGY DNA THING DONE AND READY TO MAIL. THEY ALSO GOT GRANDMA INTO THE ON-LINE PICTURE ALBUM FROM #1 GRANDDAUGHTER'S WEDDING.

AND IN THE OVAL OFFICE: WINSTON CHURCHILL HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH CESAR CHAVEZ.

I'M HOME! Warm and humid. Plenty on the chore list for next week. Everything is pretty much put away and working on the last two loads of laundry. Another vacation in the books.

Howdy all
Overcast and cool here today , was beautiful and sunny yesterday. Supposed to be that way today too but I reckon tomorrow’s rain is moving in early.
I thing up today except doing some laundry for my aunt her washer is out. We have a spare set she can use but need to check it first since e it been stored. F finished up an engine swap on a 6.2 F-one fiddy earlier so the rest of the afternoon is open
Y’all have a great day

Nice Matt..... forgot you had the custom hood and front.... very cool..... going in to pick up my new glasses at Costco today.... when you fall and hit your head on the ice you break your glasses so it was time to upgrade the prescription and get new ones..... I went with Ray Bans this time...can't go wrong wid old school...

more later I promise....

Good Morning CGs!

Cold one here. Took the dog for a walk this morning when it was about 12*.

Went to mom's yesterday to cut down a new handrail for the interior staircase. I'm not TB so I was using my fancy angle gauge to try to figure out the cut....it was a total PIA so I laid it down on the stairs and marked the top and bottom vertically. 5 seconds and it was done. Sometimes we overlook the easy way in lieu of the hard way.

Also saw sleeping beauty while I was there.

Hope everyone has a great day!

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Morning guys... Cool and cloudy this morning. Slept in 'til 8:30. Rosie only was up once overnight, so, both of us slept well. Well, after her appointment yesterday they found she had a fracture near her elbow too...that explains why her arm is weak. Getting a sling/brace for that today.

Not a lot planned for today, #2 is getting and bringing the sling by and then church after while.

CLOUDY AND 36 DEGREES IN THE NATIONS THIS MORNING, WILL BE BREEZY THEY SAY. NOT A PLEASING PROSPECT. YESTERDAY WAS BRIGHT AND SUNNY, BUT THERE WAS ENOUGH WIND TO MAKE SURE YOU WORE A COAT.

BIG DAUGHTER AND THE LITTLE GIRLS ARE COMING OVER TODAY. I THINK OF THEM AS LITTLE GIRLS, BUT BOTH ARE TEENAGERS NOW. I'VE GOT TWO COHORTS OF OKIE GRANDKIDS, LITTLE AND BIG, THE BIG ONES ESSENTIALLY GROWN UP.

I'LL MAKE A PASS THRU THE FLEA MARKET, IF THERE ARE ENOUGH VENDORS TO MAKE IT WORTHWHILE.

KEEP UP THE FIRE!

HI---

Hi all, just checking in.
I’ve been working on the Vette as I can. Currently, I’m finishing out the fuel system. Doesn’t seem too hard, until you try to put the pressure regulator somewhere close to the rail. There’s just no space where I want it, and the closest source for fittings is 40 minutes away. And they don’t always have what I want/need.
I’ll “figger” it out, just takes time. Oh, and money,too.
Have a good weekend!

...or a Nebraskan vacationing in Lincoln.... not.... geez aren't you always on vacay down there in the tropics? don't get all uppity just because you were smart enough to make the move way back when..... shoulda coulda woulda.... considered it in 1981 after a visit to Florida but never pulled the trigger....... oh well.....

My Mom turns 98 this weekend so I am going to go down and see her. Covid be damned...she has had her shots but that did not change much it seems..... got a cake being made and some flowers and will take her gang some Arby's for lunch....those poor folk crave the fast food....

more later as it happens.....

Mr Trump did his fair share to undermine the efficiency of the uSPS with his appointment of Postmaster General. Congress has fought efforts to close facilities in their districts like they do with base closings. Politics has been the bane of Postal efforts at reorganization. Any efforts to cut 6 day delivery have been met with stiff opposition. They also tied their hands financially requiring full funding of retirement programs.Overtime was used to clear the floor of delayed mail. Now it just gets backed up. In a few words, the Post Office sucks. Not at all like when I was in.

Last day of our vacation. Went fishing for one last time. Lots of fishing this vacation. Lots of bags of fish for the freezer. It was nicer today and warmer as well. Good bite this morning. The boat is on the trailer. Ready for the hour long trip home in the morning. Florida must be pretty nice if a Floridian vacations in Florida. Like a Bostonian vacationing in Cape Cod.

Morning guys....Pretty chilly here, 13....BRRRRR.

I need to take Rosie up to see the Dr. They'll check her progress. Then I'm headed over to the 'city' to pick a few things up, groceries and the handrail stuff for my friend.

Got to go. Later guys......

CLEAR, CALM, AND NOT SO COLD IN THE NATIONS, 40 DEGREES AT 0800, 54 PREDICTED HIGH.

THE RANDAL KNIFE THAT CONGRESS PAID FOR CAME YESTERDAY, FED EX FROM ARKANSAS IN ONE DAY. BEATS HELL OUT OF USPS. THIS IS THE #2 FIGHTING STILETTO W/STAG HANDLE; REALLY LOOKS NICE. NOW I HAVE TO HOPE THERE WILL BE A PLACE TO SELL IT :-)

NOTHING ON THE AGENDA, MAY TAKE THE TOMATO FOR A DRIVE IN THE COUNTRY, DON'T THINK I'LL PUT THE TOP DOWN THOUGH.

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GOOD MORNING ALL---

OK. Thanks

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Mine is APKD.

1989 auto 2.59rear APZA, APKD, ARAR
1989 auto 3.07rear Federal (non cali) APYZ, APKC, ARAP
1989 auto 2.59rear (EXC RDO) ASXB
1989 auto 2.73rear, 3.07rear Federal APZB, APKF, ARAS

https://ebay.com/usr/mattvette89

That's my eBay account, I have the ECMs and a few items listed there. Send me an email or a PM if you're interested in anything.

...please tell Rosie to treat that wid some 4 Roses taken as a shot or two..... heals from the inside you know....

big day and I am looking forward to the weekend....did get the new Harley out for a put up the street and back... 50 degrees seemed warmer sitting still.....

headed for the big chair....

Hey guys, Finished up the cabinets/countertops today.

Rosie doing a bit better. Still has some trouble getting up out of her chair. But doesn't want me to help her, so I just stand by in case.

Finishing up with the cabinets this afternoon and my friend, whom I had helped redo his kitchen a year ago, reside his house last summer and this fall, and the stairway last week, called me and his speech was slow and a little slurred, he told me that he'd had a stroke earlier this week. I told him I'd come by and see him later. He's a few years older than I, but in really good health otherwise. Right side affected, but prognosis is pretty good. Makes you really think. I'm helping them put up some grab bars and handrails.

The prom is the ARAP code if I remember correctly? I can try it out and see if it's still ok. What ECM do you have? I have one extra now, but would consider another.

Joel

Good Afternoon CGs!

TB, sorry to hear about Rosie. Hope she feels better. Coincidentally my wife fell yesterday and landed on her knee but seems to be ok.

Joel, in reference to your comment yesterday I did remove the prom but I don't know if it's still good after the heat and possible water intrusion. I also have two spare ECMs if you're looking for a backup. I also have a bunch of small parts I'm starting to list on ebay and facebook if you're interested.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Good afternoonn - nearly 50 and sunny again here today. Slow day at work and I've not slept so no complaints here. Get well wishes to Rosie, Tee
focusing on my abmition levels to get me to the gym after work, but so far visions of puffy pillows dance in my head, I'm ready for bed.

OVERCAST, CALM, AND NOT SO COLD THIS MORNING, 43 ON THE FRONT PORCH, 54 THE PREDICTED HIGH.

NO WORD ON THE BUMBLEBEE, WAITING FOR PARTS, I GUESS. I'LL MAKE A PASS THRU THERE TODAY.

IT SEEM THE NATIONAL SOCIALIST DEMOCRAT PARTY’S FIRST MAJOR PUSH WILL BE TO GAIN TOTAL CONTROL OF THE MASS MEDIA. THEY ARE WELL ON THEIR WAY TO DOING THAT; THERE WILL BE NO DEVIATION FROM THE PARTY LINE. THESE PEOPLE HAVE NO MORE RESPECT FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT THAN THEY DO FOR THE SECOND.

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Another day up early and off to school. Supposed to be another warm day here...not quite as warm as yesterday, but in the upper 50s....I'll take that for late January.

On her way to get the mail yesterday, Rosie stubbed her toe, tripped and fell down. Her knee was really hurting, so went to the Dr. and found out she had broken her patella. They put her in a brace and told her to stay off it as much ass possible. Was a tough night for her. I think this affects our planned trip to KC this weekend...not going to happen.

Well, I got to go get her up and out of bed before I leave. Later guys.

Morning guys...

Hey guys, Was up early again and at the place where I was teaching cabinet installation. Once the cabs were installed I headed to school to work with other classes in the fabrication of the countertop. The material I use is a solid surface material, similar to Corian. The sheets are pretty heavy 350#, so it was nice to have the extra hands/bodies. Spent the rest of the day there. Should be ready to install the countertop tomorrow.

Thanks Bob. I can only say that the good lord blessed me with a skill, and that is the reason I want to give back. Funny, I spent my entire professional career teaching young folks...and six years after retirement, I still enjoy being around the young folks and teaching them. Hoping that some of them may choose to pursue either a career, or at least an understanding of what is involved with these vocations.

Tommy, that really doesn't sound like a lot of fun to me...the bouncing around, not the big catch.

55 degrees here so of course I had to rush home and take the Sporty out for a quick run.... it did ok but a couple of things are going to need to be addressed ....... did not stray far from the home 20...

Great song CBob..... one of my all time favorites...

....well we made it through 8 years of Clinton and another 8 years of Obama... I suppose we can get through 4 years of this boob...... and don't even go there wid me on the VP..... geez..... have a swell night...

Nice day. Bouncy day on the boat. Nice catch made it worthwhile.

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Experience helps, especially in the electrical world.
Sunny and nice today, not quite 60 but better than we've had over the weekend. I'll take it.
Watched part of the inauguration off and on - all sounds good but where was it this past year? Or before? I'll believe it when I see it and with the listing of EOs today that will be signed, I'm not hopeful much.
Had a 26' Kenworth box truck in today for photos and measuring so getting quote together on that one, another here for install. The owner just had a family medical emergency so that'll put us back a bit. His FIL was flown to the med with some issues and reportedly is on his deathbed. This year isn't starting off too great. Hope you all have a good hump day

Good Afternoon CGs!

Finally have a little free time so I'm trying to ramp up my ebay listings. I have a few boxes of leftover C4 parts to list. Wish me luck.

Hope everyone has a great day!

I have been trying to keep that crap sorted in my head for years... I swear, you need a cheat sheet!!!

thanks for sharing!!!

Good info, John!

OVERCAST AND COLD THIS MORNING, 28 ON THE FRONT PORCH. OPEN AGENDA TODAY, NO WHERE TO GO, NOTHING TO DO.

I'M NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS YEAR OF KUNG FLU AND NATIONAL SOCIALIST GOVERNMENT.

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I haven’t been able to check in much. Busy at work due to absences of others.
Tee, I sure wish I had the talent and patience for the kind of work you do.
Very nice.
That’s about it for me. Btw, I knot the song is from our issue of the 60’s, but the name seems to fit the day.
Stay warm everyone!