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| Matatk | Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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Good Morning CGs!
Well, it rained here yesterday and I think a little today, but the temperature was a nice change in the positive direction. Radio said it will be in the 50s Tues/Weds! I am so excited for that. I really need to get cracking on my car. I keep debating on the edelbrock/gm manifold (like everything in my life) but I think I'm gonna invest some hours into porting the eddy base. I've already got it, why not. Problem is my wife keeps coming up with house projects for me. I think she's doing it on purpose....really. She is at the point she doesn't like my car anymore  I'll just try to enjoy the weather and keep a positive attitude  Hope everyone has a great day! Matthew |
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| pianoguy | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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Howdy! Looks like we'll be melting some snow here, too - it was 38 already on the way to work, and they're talking about 50 tomorrow. It'll be nice to get rid of all the snirt - this is my least-favorite part of the year, ugly out there.
Heard this story on the radio this morning - LMAO: http://keysnews.com/node/21349 |
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Posted on: 2010/3/8 13:15
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| biggrizzly | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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Good Mornin'
Weatherman says we could hit 60 today!!!  Today at work, I have some audio narrations to do this morning if the talent gets here in time. Perhaps, then I'm going to bail out early and enjoy the weather a bit!! Matt- Ahhh! The jealous wife synddrome. Mine used to be jealous of my car but has given up. She now just calls her the "bitch". Don't know how long you have been married, but it took a long time for my wife to learn that the more she naggs me about a project the less likely it will get done quickly. I like doing stuff around the house for her if it makes sense and its within our means and I have the time to do it. But I like to do things at my own pace and in my own frame of reference. So with that said ... carry on and enjoy the weather and keep a positive attitude! |
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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GOOD EVENING GURUS !!!
It's a bright and sunny day here in South Florida with pleasant temperatures. You can do all your favorite things or a couple of your not so favorite. I am really enjoying the fact that I can pick and choose what I do on a daily basis. Yesterday I got nothing accomplished like many of us. Today I'm mustering the motivation to do a few chores.The sooner I get things done the sooner I can spend my time playing around. Matt, the reason your catching so much crap is that you have some big projects in the works right now. Once you get it scaled back to routine maintenance and detailing you'll be off the hook and have more time to work the honey-do list. Sounds like it's time for a nice kitchen table discussion with your sweetheart. Marriage is a project that requires time and effort too. If it gets to be too much you'll have to get rid of the ...................(insert choice here)............ ( The opinions expressed are opinions of the writer and in no way constitute good advice. If you have a personal problem seek professional councelling)  |
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| BillH | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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What's a honey-do list?
 For me, I'm giving some serious thought to starting my 2008 spring cleaning. Serious thought er, I did think about it er, I put it on the list. Now, if I could just find that damn list.  T-Bone Quote: "I am really enjoying the fact that I can pick and choose what I do on a daily basis." Hell Ya !!!! |
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| teebee | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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After nearly 35 years, my wife and I pretty much understand each other. I'm good at getting done the things that she wants done and whatever else I need to do. The one who is hard to get along with for me is ME. I have all these cabinet jobs lined up and I tend to work at them instead of doing things I want to do (the Corvette, etc).
I hope to break that cycle soon. Once retired, I hope that I can set hours for myself and stick to them. |
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| biggrizzly | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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I was gonna say Tom, seems like you are on everyone's Honey-Do list. You need to take some time for Tom before there is no more time to take. Just sayin' |
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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| teebee | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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Don, you are right...I have a tough time saying "NO", I usually say "I'll work you." Then I don't have time for me. That has to change. I just told a guy about an hour ago I could probably have time to do a little job for him around the "end of April", instead of the "end of next week".
But guys, I've done this my whole life, I don't know how to do it any other way. It's the only way I could afford to have the "extras" that I have had through the years. Tom you're right, and I need to learn how to do that. Thanks for the concern! |
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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You might just need a 12 step program. Workaholics Anonymous. First you'll need to get a sponsor.
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| BillH | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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I had that problem for a long time, mostly with friends wanting me to fix their cars (for free of course). Funny that when I needed something all they me gave was excuses. I stopped that when I put up a $75/hour labor rate sign in my garage. So, how come you haven't loaded your entire shop into a U-Haul and come out here to build my kitchen cabinets????  |
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| BrianCunningham | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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up in the 60's today
prompted me to go out and try to get the mower going http://www.corvette-guru.com/modules/ ... hp?topic_id=11282&forum=6 |
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| Vetron87 | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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I know exactly how you feel Tom. At school our wood shop builds everything the school needs. Its difficult to say NO when outside the school environment. I.E Sunday while washing the vette my neighbor with a 55 Ford hot rod pick up can't get the engine to idle without stalling. Stops by as if I have nothing to do!!almost expected. needle and seat were not shutting of the fuel flow when the bowl was full. 45 minutes later its running great.. did I mention he never said thank you. I have a bathroom remodel job coming up which will take time away from car projects plus my honey do list..I need to work on my attitude before I tackle the remodeling job Sat.  |
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| BillH | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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And he probably told his buddies how he got it fixed for free. Or even worse, the story will get turned into I fixed my 55 (happened to me a couple of times). The bad part is the next time, if you say No, I have a project that needs worked on right now, then you're a prick. At least that's the way the guys that never say thank you work. My story: A friend had a Datsun 240Z, 4 speed. Someone gave him a 5 speed. He wanted me to help him swap. My first thought was "Help?", yea right. After the car was on stands, the first think he did was round off the heads on not one but two yoke bolts on the driveshaft. I kicked him out of the garage. Two hours later after fixing those bolts, I'm on a creeper with a 5 speed on my chest, phone rings, he wants to know "How's it coming along?" 5 years later, he's telling people about the time he swapped tranmissions in his Z. |
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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I know exactly what you mean Bill. It's a good thing I'm around here with all my technical expertise or this place would just fall apart.
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| vetteblondie | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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So far so good, no snow here, but I'm not home either. Stress got me, ran away with a friend to Milton, Florida. Am staying at a friends (very NICELY equipped, hot tub having, 60-inch HD, blue ray equipped, ps3, 2300sf) house 30 minutes from the beach.....
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Posted on: 2010/3/9 4:24
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| Livin_the_dream | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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I'm a sucker for a friend in need of help too.. although for me its kind of a pay it forward thing.. and I do enjoy it.. I learned or I should say am learning how short life is and how one breath could take all that away .. that was an eye opener so I try to take it all in stride and enjoy the time I'm given.. carpe diem !
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| BillH | Re: Monday Chat 03.08.10 | ||
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