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| Matatk | Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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Good Morning CGs!
Well the weather took quite a turn today. It's rainy and storming outside, a far cry from the 70* and sunny it was yesterday. Oh well. You take the good with the bad, I guess. But more rain = more grass growing = more grass cutting = me not happy....lol. Probably one of the household chores I like the least. Can't wait til the kids grow up and I don't have to do it anymore  So how is everyone's week going so far? My last day of week before I took a few vacation days. Mom & Dad are coming into town this weekend for the baby's bday and it should be a good party. I've got off Thurs-Mon. Awesome. I know you're all jealous, but I'm used to it  Hope everyone has a great day! Matthew |
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| pianoguy | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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Is it only Wednesday? :-P
Golf was delightful last night - wind gusts over 50mph, and it rained on the last hole just for good measure. 5 days off sure sounds good, Matt! |
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| Epimax | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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Good Morning!
It's a nice morning here. Lows last night in the 50's, so it was a cool commute to work this morning around 5:30 with the targa off! Highs today in the 70's. My kinda weather! I've got Friday off, so today is technically my 'friday eve'! Y'all have a good day!  |
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| biggrizzly | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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Roughly the same 50 temps here too this morning, but I left the top on... What can I say!
Three weeks left until my Car Show. I'm trying to get Rod Saboury to bring out his "fastest street car" to the show. If you guys haven't seen his car, you can see it at http://www.rodsaboury.com/custom-cars its a very cool '63 Corvette I have been getting lots of looks with the new stripes on the car. I'm not sure what people are thinking, but the car definitely stands out now. They probably wonder what a middle aged fart like me is driving a car like that for!!! Anyhow, I hope all is well in Guru Land today. |
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| captmike13 | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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Well I got my dry walling done. Now I have a couple of windows to repair and a sliding glass door that needs new glass. We put up a piece of wall last night on the carport and now I have to put siding on. Replaced a screen door in the laundry room going outside to the carport.
Weather today in the PNW is mostly sunny temps in the high 50's low 60's with rain moving in after 5pm or so. Hope everyone has a good day. Hey Mat that no lawn mowing only lasts a few yrs but it is a nice break. When they move out you have to do it again. |
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Well, things weren't a disaster while I was gone yesterday. Two more days with my seniors. Trying to get all the paper work done on them so I can sign them out tomorrow. Supposed to be 78 here today.....but just like normal the wind is to be 20-40mph.
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| itlgo2 | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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The annual, C4 / ZR1 Gathering in Bowling Green, Ky
is thursday through saturday. A friend drove down in his ZR1 last night and had a bite to eat at our Restaurant, He and I, are doin a caravan down today, leaving around NOON. This event is the mecca for Corvette C4 people, Anyone being owned by one such vehicle, should really try and attend. Drag Racing, Dyno, The Museum, The Corvette Plant. Road Tours, Bar b Ques, Seminar's. from names you know. It's a hoot. I know it's probably too late to make plans this year, but seriously, NExT year, put it on your calender, and try and attend. You will be happy you did. Have a great weekend, and say a prayer for us, that we get some kind of decent weather. happy motoring, Keith |
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| Meatgrinder | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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Cool!!! Sounds like fun! Do they do gatherings for each corvette generation? |
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| BrianCunningham | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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| pianoguy | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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I just figured out what came down the assembly line after the heater core - there's a little bolt that holds the power steering line to the accessory bracket. What a PITA, had to get the whole accessory bracket loose to get at it. Got the bracket out and the harmonic balancer, too (had to jack up the engine to free it). Maybe I'll pull the starter after dinner. Or maybe I'll just have a frosty beverage.
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| CSS996 | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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Good Evening Gurus!
Been a busy day... Got the Saab running today. The little 2.0 turbo moves right out. Had it up to 120 with so little drama that my mom didn't make a fuss. Maybe she had her eyes closed... I'm secretly falling for this car. Tell NOBODY!I was going to try and leave NoDak today , but my mom's house has been rather neglected, with nobody around to help. So I spent the day cleaning her garage, and moving several thousand outfits and wheeled clothing racks out there. She had a bit of a shoping problem.... Anyway, her house is easier to walk around in, her garage is organized, and I'll finish changing lightbulbs this evening. It surely must suck to live alone and not have any friends to help you take care of little things you cannot do for yourself. I should probably make it a point to get out here every 3-6 months to keep after things. We've been getting along pretty well, so that is an interesting change. |
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| pianoguy | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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Good to hear, Chris!
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| CSS996 | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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Thanks, Brad. Continued success on the teardown. Speaking of heater cores... Would it be easier to change yours out with the engine out?
Ah, strike that. Still have to pull the interior apart, I guess... |
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| CSS996 | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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I just now read about vetteblondie's recent news. So sorry for your loss. How horrible.
As was stated, we're here if you need us. We are your interweb shoulder! Hankie too. Take care, blondie! |
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| Matatk | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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  Wow! Chris - glad to hear things are going well at your mom's place. And if you like that saab that much, I'm sure we can epoxy a horn to the hood to make you feel more comfortable driving it Matthew |
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| vetteblondie | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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Thank you very much everyone. This was mamma's 2nd hospital stay and after a week and a half I was told on Easter that it was the end. Her brother was on his way up to see her on a Tuesday so I could finish up a side job then stay 100% with her, then he collapsed at the hospital full cardiac arrest. With all their efforts they were unable to revive him in time to avoid severe brain damage. He died that next day on a Wednesday. Mamma died the following day. My cousin that was in the hospital with her but had already gone home, died one week later in her sleep. I am an only child and have a difficult task of clearing out her house and disassembling her life of 76 years. And with Mother's Day and then her birthday yesterday - it's been very hard. I'm sorry I've not been in here much but I more or less shut out everyone for a while, nevermind spending all my free time at the hospital. i was also at her house trying to get things redone and ready for her when she came home. Unfortunately all she got to see of it was photos. By losing her, I've lost my family. She was all I had left. I have some cousins and an aunt and uncle, but no one I'm really close to. Makes for lonely evenings  |
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| Matatk | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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I am truly sorry to hear the full story. How horrible. You must be crushed right now. But remember you will always have a corvette family here and we are willing to help with anything you need! I wish I was closer and I'd come help you personally. Don't hesitate to ask for help, I'm sure someone on here can lend a hand.
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| pianoguy | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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| vetteblondie | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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Thank you very much. It feels like more than I can bear at times. Clearing out the house is very hard, hoping to be done this weekend. Am resting tonight, to try and straighten up my own house. Working on getting the house in my name, looks to be an easy process there, getting ready to sell it. Paying for the headstone and approving the design today was not easy either, that should be ready to set in a week or two. Black granite and has to be laser cut or something with the design. Wierd seeing my name on there (I got us a double). I have a man I see that has helped me a lot, but he works 2nd shift so not much time there for him to help me. We are planning to try and get it all finished this weekend, then all there will be left is selling the house and other paperwork related thereto. Been a real PITA |
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| pianoguy | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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Glad to hear you've had some help through this - I know how tough it is, and cleaning out the house is so full of reminders. I hope the rest of it goes as smoothly as possible.
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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My heart goes out to you vetteblondie. I just got back from helping my Mom a little. She just moved in to an assisted care facility. Her place has been getting thinned out. She has been distributing her belongings amongst the family. She has been helping us with her future transitions. Just keep one foot in front of the other. Keep moving forward. Time heals all wounds. Your memories of her will always be with you and hopefully will give you comfort.
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| vetteblondie | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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I've had a little help but most of the time I'm at it alone. The worst part, she knew she was dying and cried about it each evening and there was nothing I could do but slowly watch her go. She was 100% in her right mind the entire time, just with a failing heart, so there were a lot of emotions there for her as well. How do you comfort someone in that situation?
I don't mean to be sad and gruesome, but the hospice books helped a lot but came too late really. But if any of you are interested, this is some good reading for those of you who will one day face this. http://www.shepherdcarehospice.com/in ... task=view&id=33&Itemid=87 She cried on Easter and asked me to not leave her, just be with her and I held her hand till after she took her last breath. |
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| pianoguy | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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As hard as that was, you will always be grateful that you had the chance to do that for her - many are not so lucky.
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| vetteblondie | Re: Wednesday Chat 05.13.09 | ||
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you are very much correct. You've no idea the tornado of emotions that are rampaging through my heart through this.
For any of you who have dealt with this, or are about to, my heart truly goes out to you. Thank you all for your well wishes Hugs |
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