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| Matatk | Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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Happy Wednesday. After work yesterday I took the baby for a run and to the park yesterday where she played for about an hour. She started getting cranky so we went home. Just wasn't acting herself. She had been out all day with my wife and was cranky, too. Looks like she's cutting some new teeth and isn't pleased about it. That and from being outside with no sunscreen (we forgot) she got a little sunburn. So she ended up going to sleep about 1 1/2 hours earlier than normal and passed out. Guess she needed the rest. I was worried she'd wake up at 5 and be running around but she's still zonked out. Why can't I sleep like that? Speed shop is supposed to call me today. They had to order me a flexplate but it is supposed to get there today. I don't think there is anything else to do other than pay the balance! Hopefully I can pick it up tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great day! Matthew |
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| pianoguy | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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If needed, rub a little brandy on her gums and then toss back a couple of shots yourself.
Not much excitement here. The thermometer took a nosedive - it was about 80 here yesterday, gonna be 55 today. At least I have a dentist appointment to look forward to. |
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| Vetron87 | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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Our nutrition and wellness class next to my wood shop is having a culinary exhibit. It was suppose to be an ethnic taste fest. You notice I said suppose to be! The Fire Dept just left! apparently the deep frier had some issues with being over filled. No one hurt. My fire protection system in the shop started to react by chirping and going from green to armed mode. 21 high volume water suppression heads were alarmed and ready to go. This system was put in when we had the Auto Shop and Weld shop. Over ride system worked like it should have but the system light has not returned to green yet!
    God I should write a book! |
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| biggrizzly | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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I'm still trying to recover from my mishap at the track on Sunday. At first it was no big deal, now its sinking in that I may be without the car for a while longer and I have a million other responsibilities that need to take priority like put a new roof on the house and finish up a half dozen other things that I have been meaning to do since moving into this house two years ago.
Matt -- I'm pretty excited that your getting your motor back so soon. That's great. I need to go back and re-read your posts when you were removing it, since I'll be doing that again soon too. Brad -- I'd like to rub some of that booze on my gums and toss a couple back this morning too! Have a good day guys! |
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| PeteK | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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Be sure to use new flexplate bolts. Be aware that arp bolts do not fit on a 1 piece rear main seal crank. I normally use the Mr. Gaskets brand. They work and fit well. |
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Posted on: 2010/5/5 13:35
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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Ordered flowers for Mommy this morning. Looked through the charges and there was a delivery charge, $9.99 and a care and handling charge of $2.99.
That's extortion. The first charge will get it there. The second one will get it there in one piece. Then, of course, the state has to get their cut. I have to relay this to my wife. Maybe she can apply that charge to her deivery charges. Delivery $150 Care and handling $50. |
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| teebee | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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Morning gurus. Matt, I bet you're getting anxious...other than paying for it.
 Brad, we are cooler today as well, not quite down to what you're going to experience, but 15-20* cooler than yesterday. Don, I can sympathize with you, it's probably going to be a long summer. Ron, man you experience things there, that I have never experienced in 31 years here. Thank God.We started sanding the bench tops today, and several kids are finishing up a few projects. We will be wrapping up the school year in due time. I had a kink in my back yesterday and I went to the Chiropractor for a treatment, still a bit sore today. One more day of school this week, Friday we are having a "Spring Fling" kind of a play day....a reward for the school because the classes passed the state assessments. Then we let them out early, because we are hosting the biggest track meet in this part of the state and all the teachers have to work it, so I guess in reality we (the teachers) don't get out early but have to work late. Things could be worse. |
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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Damn tee (and Ron too) I guess you might as well keep working. Between the teachers planning days, holidays, personal days and other special days, it works out you only have to teach about 2 days a week and for those you can call in sick.
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| Vetron87 | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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Seems that way. I need a break from all this drama around here lately! |
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Posted on: 2010/5/5 15:07
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| teebee | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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Heck yea, We're lucky to see the kids twice a week. But next year, I have to start over on the sick leave. They will pay me for the days I have built up....maybe $25/day....and I get to start over with 10 days next year, so it will be more difficult to take those two days off each week.
Actually, been thinking it over....double dipping isn't going to be a bad deal. |
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Posted on: 2010/5/5 16:34
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| Vetron87 | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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I've decided to stay 1 more year. I can collect SS then and try to work down the honey do list. I just was not ready. Maybe I can find a replacement. This job is not that bad if we could just get rid of the drama and stupid people doing stupid things. Its hard to fix stupid!! Were not talking kids here, but adults, parents and teachers. Like I said I need to write a book. That little fire we had this morning was due to a first year teacher trying to do too much!! If that wasn't bad enough she poured the hot oil down the drain and turned on the cold water!! Nice touch!
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| Vetron87 | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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I told her she should be on the Food Channel. |
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Posted on: 2010/5/5 16:57
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| Matatk | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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Well, I'm a little disappointed. Good news is the motor is done and ready for pickup tomorrow. Bad news is I can't pick it up. My BIL needs his truck for work tomorrow and the engine shop is open til 5:30 only, and closed F-Su. I of course have the weekend off, and will be working next week. I might get the truck next Monday and get it after work. I don't know.
The other part is the bill is way higher than we originally talked about. Chalk that up to an unexpected cylinder head disassembly/inspection ($80), competition valve job ($225), flexplate ($63), tax ($181), unexpected block clearance ($100), parts wash for final assembly - not discussed ($100), and a couple other minor things that add up. Figure an extra grand over what we originally discussed!!! Ouch. Unfortunately, it's not really anyone's fault, just the way it is. On the other parts, I think he charged fair prices, but I don't have all the parts numbers to really see. I'm gonna talk to him tomorrow. Hope everyone else's day was better than mine. I need a beer. Matthew |
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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Matt. Rent a U-Haul for $19.95 plus fees. It might be worth it if you can pick up the engine for the weekend you have off. What's another $30.
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| biggrizzly | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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That's not a bad idea. If you got a buddy to help out the U-Haul idea would work.
I know the feeling about hidden and non-discussed costs too. They have a way of creeping up and biting you on the butt. |
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.05.10 | ||
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Now I have a funny feeling about my $2200 paint job. Taxes are another $155. Then there has to be the care and handling charge, tape disposal fee, communications surcharge, etc. We'll see ... |
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