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Oct 12, 2019 19:16:10 GMT
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Sorry to hear about your health problems, luckily you were in the right place at the right time. Try to take it easy, maybe use this time to plan next years trip! Hi mate. Yes, taking it easy is not easy, but I am trying to relax and do,stuff that does my head good without being physically challenging I need to free up some time soon and get down and say hello Rian .....one Saturday soon I’ll make sure Dan, you know where we are. No worries |
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Oct 12, 2019 19:41:36 GMT
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So what to do if you wake up by 04.00 Well, read, and get out to shops early, food and two pairs of boots for,Sally, with her walking with me now, her old walking boots chose to self destruct and she needed some going out boots. Now here is the point..... Sally dislikes shopping, so she researches online, we walked into two shops, and within 10 minutes were done. Then food shopping and home. My kinda shopping. Had to top up,her cars oil, check vitals and then we started on the caravan Cleaning up before you,destroy.  Sally actually did all the heavy hyping as I am supposed to be on light duty.  Giving Stuart my neighbour a call to come fetch the fridge he had asked for, for his MX carrier van. Sally always has a camera at hand.  Yup, big guy.  Interior shifted.  Cooker and sink is available for anyone who can use it. Prompt collection expected.  After much clearing and cleaning....... Ready for paint.  Yes, lots of space. I kept a few shelves up on the walls for storage.  31p and a gold chain. Along with a few other random items, like a litre of power steering fluid.  Done for the day.  Paint, position, tables next. Chuffed. |
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Oct 12, 2019 23:16:02 GMT
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"Sally dislikes shopping" We love Sally!!
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Oct 13, 2019 20:11:04 GMT
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"Sally dislikes shopping" We love Sally!! Yup. She’s a good girl. |
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Oct 13, 2019 20:25:25 GMT
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So this morning Harley was unusually quiet, just sitting in the kitchen, Imwas headed to the council tip with Prozac and a load of caravan insides that Sally packed yesterday. Then found this little guy, sitting in the kitchen, picked him up and took him to the garden and released him.  Headed out.  Found this at the tip, guy said if he turned his head away, he could not see me taking it to my car.  When I got home at 9.30 mate Kevin’s VW pulled up as I got out of Prozac. He stayed for three hours, also helping me move the caravan to where it needed to be. In front of the garage.     After he left, all I ended up doing was masking up the holes in the interior and getting some plastic over the missing rear window.  Tonight Sally sent me this after she went home. Nice evening outside. |
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Update from Dennis in St Louis. Gas station progress all in finishing touches.  Fitted a fly screen door.  And added an awesome Pepsi pusher.  And a moon pic from Sally last night.  Of course, being told to stay home and rest, ie watch telly, sleep etc this week, feels so wrong and weird. My manager and contract manager were both very adamant that I do not even do online training this week. Hospital visit on Friday culminated in more meds added, rest recommended and also put forward for Echocardiogram and following that, an Angiogram and whatever follows, based on findings. Weird thing is that though I feel really tired, and out of breath with a headache, I do not feel sick, like when you have a cold. So plan of action for the week will be minimal anything.....l Will do my best. |
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Rian you are lucky!
A warning instead of a parting shot!
Sally.
Good mates to pull and drag things that need it.
don't forget a little drink or a cube of chocolate is better than going insane, and will actually help if you are stressing about them. Just cutting all the joys out TOTALLY isnt relaxing, its stressful. Everything in moderation or you wont keep it up!Or at least thats what I found...
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Oct 14, 2019 20:09:22 GMT
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Rian you are lucky! A warning instead of a parting shot! Sally. Good mates to pull and drag things that need it. don't forget a little drink or a cube of chocolate is better than going insane, and will actually help if you are stressing about them. Just cutting all the joys out TOTALLY isnt relaxing, its stressful. Everything in moderation or you wont keep it up!Or at least thats what I found... .......... And that is why I always say, Life is Good. |
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Oct 14, 2019 20:30:57 GMT
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Bloody hell, being sick, sucks big time. Rest they said, it will be go for you they said. How much recorded Nat Geo and History Channel can you stand. Was chatting with Stas in Siberia and Andy in Tulsa through the day, thank goodness for time,differences Eventually after 2.30 I needed to go for a bit of a walk as my head was hurting. Fetched these out, high density foam tiles.  Floors needed help.  So I helped, in fact, I believe that despite it all going real slow, I was relaxing a bit. This was a comment made by mate Paul, a wise man. FWIW I think your doctor has failed to understand what you (and I) view as rest and relaxation. You are quite relaxed, stripping out the caravan, happy to be recycling 'stuff' and a tip trip is decidedly therapeutic; whereas laying on your  watching reruns of Friends would only serve to make you anxious and depressed. Rest is not a 'one size fits all' solution but getting that across to the caring profession can be challenging. Crack on
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Rich
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Oct 14, 2019 20:44:35 GMT
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Found this at the tip, guy said if he turned his head away, he could not see me taking it to my car. I have the matching grab-bucket crane to that dump truck! I had to pay for mine though. What a find!   |
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Oct 14, 2019 20:47:15 GMT
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Found this at the tip, guy said if he turned his head away, he could not see me taking it to my car. I have the matching grab-bucket crane to that dump truck! I had to pay for mine though. What a find! What do you do with your grab bucket@? Display or play? |
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Rich
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Oct 14, 2019 21:33:49 GMT
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I have the matching grab-bucket crane to that dump truck! I had to pay for mine though. What a find! What do you do with your grab bucket@? Display or play? It’s on display on a shelf in my garage with a Tonka fire truck and a load of other vintage bits, but I did spend a bit of time repairing and making parts for it so it all works as it should. It was in really good condition, all I did to the paintwork was wipe it over with wd40. I had to make the grille and ‘engine’ as mine was missing but it’s such a great thing. I love seeing it every time I’m in there working, I hope it had a good life digging up sand for someone in their back yard. Maybe it will again too, who knows what life will bring  |
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Oct 14, 2019 21:38:58 GMT
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Now I am not a prolific poster on this site...or any other for that matter. I have been following your story for many years on and off. The highs and the lows.
My life is different and the same... I guess like many others on here. Highs and lows.
Now I may have read it wrong but bear with me on this.
What needs to be done to get that pick up back on the road. I have like you a huge number of projects..some started and some that will never be started any where except in my heart. I could spare some help...
If we could maybe get a list of outstanding jobs together maybe some of us could complete sections off site as it where? I am away in darkest Norfolk but have trucks and trailers...I have experience and skills or can lay my hands on them. Many hands make light work and I wonder if some of your supporters could also take on a few little jobs and see if we can get you closer to the finishing line?
Just a thought from a simple Norfolk boy....
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rangie
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Oct 14, 2019 21:39:08 GMT
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Now I am not a prolific poster on this site...or any other for that matter. I have been following your story for many years on and off. The highs and the lows.
My life is different and the same... I guess like many others on here. Highs and lows.
Now I may have read it wrong but bear with me on this.
What needs to be done to get that pick up back on the road. I have like you a huge number of projects..some started and some that will never be started any where except in my heart. I could spare some help...
If we could maybe get a list of outstanding jobs together maybe some of us could complete sections off site as it where? I am away in darkest Norfolk but have trucks and trailers...I have experience and skills or can lay my hands on them. Many hands make light work and I wonder if some of your supporters could also take on a few little jobs and see if we can get you closer to the finishing line?
Just a thought from a simple Norfolk boy....
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What do you do with your grab bucket@? Display or play? It’s on display on a shelf in my garage with a Tonka fire truck and a load of other vintage bits, but I did spend a bit of time repairing and making parts for it so it all works as it should. It was in really good condition, all I did to the paintwork was wipe it over with wd40. I had to make the grille and ‘engine’ as mine was missing but it’s such a great thing. I love seeing it every time I’m in there working, I hope it had a good life digging up sand for someone in their back yard. Maybe it will again too, who knows what life will bring PM headed your way. I think the truck has found a home. Perfect. |
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Now I am not a prolific poster on this site...or any other for that matter. I have been following your story for many years on and off. The highs and the lows. My life is different and the same... I guess like many others on here. Highs and lows. Now I may have read it wrong but bear with me on this. What needs to be done to get that pick up back on the road. I have like you a huge number of projects..some started and some that will never be started any where except in my heart. I could spare some help... If we could maybe get a list of outstanding jobs together maybe some of us could complete sections off site as it where? I am away in darkest Norfolk but have trucks and trailers...I have experience and skills or can lay my hands on them. Many hands make light work and I wonder if some of your supporters could also take on a few little jobs and see if we can get you closer to the finishing line? Just a thought from a simple Norfolk boy.... Thank you for the offer mate, it sounds lovely, and I am actually humbled by it. The build will be done and completed by me mostly on site here. I think Ups and Downs, combined with the sensible logic that when “Down”, my work would not be of the right standard for the C10 build, has held me back a bit over time. It needs to be a show off, working finish ultimately but not a show truck, if that makes sense. Right now, the big jobs will be media blasting and etch priming the fenders, doors, cab and bedsides plus other bits to see what is left over to work with and needing repair. The stuff I have no real clue about at the moment, is paint, filler prep and metal preparation which are really very much skills that can be learned and taught, but I have no teachers, except for the web (This includes all the forum friends like @grumpynorthener 😉) * edited * and YouTube Wiring, also, using a complete, new replacement harness, can be done by a pro in a day, some guys in two days..l... me? Who knows, so help, guidance will be most welcome when the time comes. I need to build this truck for my own head and recovery. Company and input is always welcome. |
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The stuff I have no real clue about at the moment, is paint, filler prep and metal preparation which are really very much skills that can be learned and taught, but I have no teachers, except for the web and YouTube Rian - What absolute piffle - You can eat those words wholesale - You are always very welcome at Grumpy Towers if you need to stay over for a few days course work on the basics of panel prep - profiling - paint - alternatively I can always come to yours - gain the basic skills in the methods one at a time rather than attempt to master all 3 in one go or if you can just do the odd half day when you can find it - again to pick up the basics - if the paint is a big issue that's not a problem either get the prep done and I'll come over and paint it for you - no costs involved (Just to set the book straight NO this offer is not available to others) - although advice & help is freely given where I can |
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I've been looking at those high density foam floor panels to lay in the Quarantine garage. Are they any good? Do you think they would stand up to having jacks and general garage detritus dragged across them? Do you mind if I asked what you payed for them?
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Rian - What absolute piffle - You can eat those words wholesale - You are always very welcome at Grumpy Towers if you need to stay over for a few days course work on the basics of panel prep - profiling - paint - alternatively I can always come to yours - gain the basic skills in the methods one at a time rather than attempt to master all 3 in one go or if you can just do the odd half day when you can find it - again to pick up the basics - if the paint is a big issue that's not a problem either get the prep done and I'll come over and paint it for you - no costs involved (Just to set the book straight NO this offer is not available to others) - although advice & help is freely given where I can Aaaaarrgghh.... Misunderstandingville Deluxe. What I meant more so, was that I can learn these skills, and I am very much a Monkey see Monkey do learner, so having been invited before, I know your school has a seat for my butt, or is that space for my body to fit in and learn. Thank you for the offer. I will be there, some time or pick your brains. Oh, and I am absolutely convinced that you are not the only one on here, to offer advice, help, mentor ship. So again, thanks for the support, all of RR’s Amazingly, I weighed about 30kg or 60 pounds less when I did this 1963 VW Beetle 27 years ago..... I had never done body work, but had a coach works painter of high end cars to guide me by phone only, he told me what to watch out for, what to do and in the days before the internet, I just listened to his advice and did the job. Three weeks, 7/7 days and and 12 hour days, sounds crazy, but that about what it took me to repair a bit of rust, and paint, the interior was also completely redone by an upholstery shop. Started with this.  Through that.  Ended like this.   So, I do listen and learn well. |
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I've been looking at those high density foam floor panels to lay in the Quarantine garage. Are they any good? Do you think they would stand up to having jacks and general garage detritus dragged across them? Do you mind if I asked what you payed for them? Simple answer is NO...... They are great for walking, insulation etc. Absolutely not going to work in high impact areas. I covered mine to prevent simple wear and tear, as they were fitted to level out, cover the existing rubbish floor, and to form an insulating sandwich, but more importantly to reduce sparks melting holes in them, no idea how well they will do against red hot splatters. I was given them years ago by Simon who was doing a garage clearance, but like any good, no great hoarder, I knew they would get used some time. There are flooring products for heavy use, but they probably cost a lot, and even then are not guaranteed. |
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