What are you doing today?
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Took my son in today to get tubes put in his ears. He had so many ear infections this past winter we don't want to keep having to give him antibiotics. A little nervous about them giving him anesthesia but the doctor is highly recommended from some close friends of ours so I am confident all will work out.
Then I get to head to work later. Yippee.
Then I get to head to work later. Yippee.
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Apparently, screwing up my phone... Had put stock Android 4.3 on it a while back, and was fine until the photo gallery started having issues. Bumped up to stock 4.4.2 last week and now the camera is having issues. (you guys know how I am with taking pics, so this is no bueno) Downloaded the 4.4 stock .apks for the camera and gallery, and they don't work together, like I'm used to 
So now I'm looking into custom ROMs, which I had been avoiding cuz with my luck I'll find a bug they didn't know about, or haven't fix yet. I'm eligible to upgrade a month from Friday, in case I completely brick my phone... 
Bought a commercial grade canopy online. Tired of dealing with the $100 entry level ones, that I've had such crappy luck with. Sold my 3rd one to a friend, before a small issue I found with it got bigger with additional use. Ordered a unit with steel frame instead of aluminum, and a cross truss design for stability up top, which is where my issues with the cheaper ones always was. Of course, like with any mods, if you cheap out in the beginning, you end up paying just as much over time, as if you went with something of higher quality in the first place.
Sometimes gotta (re)learn the hard way.
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Slinging pizza then installing fog/driving lights onto the blazer to replace the off road lights that were removed for another project.
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No work today. Hanging with my son. He had tubes put in his ears yesterday so just trying to take it easy today. Gonna do some house maintenance later and then watch the Bulls try to even the series with the Cavs. Hope Joakim Noah doesn't turn the ball over much and actually grabs a few rebounds.
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Trying to sort out a solution for a switch panel/box to clean up the aux light wiring in the blazer.... Ideally I would like to get my hands on one of these...
http://www.radioshack.com/project-enclosure-6x3x2-/2701805.html#start=7
However due to the fact that radio shack pulled out of Canada years ago and they do not ship to Canada from the online store this is pretty much a no go.
http://www.radioshack.com/project-enclosure-6x3x2-/2701805.html#start=7
However due to the fact that radio shack pulled out of Canada years ago and they do not ship to Canada from the online store this is pretty much a no go.
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May need to look on eBay...same limitation with amazon...they will not ship certain items to Canada..Sparky said:
Got off work late this morning. Then went to check out the new ambulance I designed. Then went and zeroed my new rifle. Now I'm waiting on the girlfriend so we can go to the lake house for the weekend.
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New canopy was delivered at work today. One of the few perks of sitting in a spot where the main entrance is in my direct line of sight is I know when the delivery guys bring my goodies. 
This thing was surprisingly heavy, although I made sure to get one with a steel frame this time instead of aluminum. Granted I had to take it to the truck carrying the box, instead of wheeling it in the bag... But as soon as I got home, had to set it up.
It's got a nice pebble coat finish, so not so plain. Most important for me was the cross truss design through the middle for extra support, and not just around the perimeter.
Took a minute to unfold the cover, which is considerably thicker than the last few I bought. It attaches to the corners via velcro like all the rest, but it has straps on the inside to attach to the cross trusses, and then pairs of loops on the outside of each corner for attaching ropes for tie down support. Me likey.
The package also came with 4 side wall attachments, doubt I'll ever need those, but you never know right? Might have to setup a beach meet sometime soon, so I can put it to good use.
This thing was surprisingly heavy, although I made sure to get one with a steel frame this time instead of aluminum. Granted I had to take it to the truck carrying the box, instead of wheeling it in the bag... But as soon as I got home, had to set it up.
It's got a nice pebble coat finish, so not so plain. Most important for me was the cross truss design through the middle for extra support, and not just around the perimeter.
Took a minute to unfold the cover, which is considerably thicker than the last few I bought. It attaches to the corners via velcro like all the rest, but it has straps on the inside to attach to the cross trusses, and then pairs of loops on the outside of each corner for attaching ropes for tie down support. Me likey.
The package also came with 4 side wall attachments, doubt I'll ever need those, but you never know right? Might have to setup a beach meet sometime soon, so I can put it to good use.
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Started to changing the starter in the Olds again, hit the gym, should finish working on it tonight.
Thanks for your support guys, I took the Olds up to my hometown for the funeral and it didn't want to start, when we were leaving for the church. Got it towed back home and just got it jacked up earlier before it wanted to rain and my buddy wanted to go work out. Rain in the forecast for the next few days so I better get off of my ass and get under the car.
I just jacked up the front end and threw my ramps under the wheels, safest way to get it done. Some time I need to jack up the rear and check the gear ratio, I have a feeling that it may have 3.73s rather than the 3.23s that it left the factory with. TBI B-bodies aren't known for being fast, but I've ran the numbers based upon speedometer error, the tire size and tach reading, it could be the VSS but I hope its been regeared.
Thanks for your support guys, I took the Olds up to my hometown for the funeral and it didn't want to start, when we were leaving for the church. Got it towed back home and just got it jacked up earlier before it wanted to rain and my buddy wanted to go work out. Rain in the forecast for the next few days so I better get off of my ass and get under the car.
I just jacked up the front end and threw my ramps under the wheels, safest way to get it done. Some time I need to jack up the rear and check the gear ratio, I have a feeling that it may have 3.73s rather than the 3.23s that it left the factory with. TBI B-bodies aren't known for being fast, but I've ran the numbers based upon speedometer error, the tire size and tach reading, it could be the VSS but I hope its been regeared.
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Loading up the TB with camping gear for the long weekend, it's a Monday holiday here in Canada, Victoria Day. The truck will definitely get muddy this weekend. ;-)
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First nascar type event.. Pretty sweet! View of the Iowa speedway in newton,ia
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THATS MY BIRTHDAY! (July 1st)Darkrider_LS said:
Anyways, I ended up waiting because the pipe he used is about $22 plus the fittings are about $3 each, and then I would need a flag. All of which can be found at Lowe's. So you're looking at a $40 project.
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Hanging with my son this morning, working later, then watching Blackhawks vs Ducks tonight.
Also after I just cleaned up the truck yesterday my wife has a work meeting for her bank about an hour and a half away and since her car needs some things fixed she asked if she could take mine. Of course I said yes but I sure am nervous. Not a big fan of other people driving my truck. Especially since the 2013-14 winter when my wife decided to not pay attention and had a fender bender that cracked my front bumper
Fingers are crossed today.
Also after I just cleaned up the truck yesterday my wife has a work meeting for her bank about an hour and a half away and since her car needs some things fixed she asked if she could take mine. Of course I said yes but I sure am nervous. Not a big fan of other people driving my truck. Especially since the 2013-14 winter when my wife decided to not pay attention and had a fender bender that cracked my front bumper
Fingers are crossed today.
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Having lunch then dropping off Whitney at work followed by going to the dealership to see wtf is taking so damn long.
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