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What's up today (bullchiting) thread.

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by Gasifier, Oct 6, 2013.

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  1. basod

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    Got the pool cover off in light drizzle this morning by myself.
    No snakes....then the GF was cutting grass hollering at me to come see a fresh shed by the garden as I'm watching a large rattle snake sticking it's head out of the front patio void
    A toad jumped into the void followed by Samson inspecting the area:headbang:
    snake had no room to get the toad and went back under the patio, any leftover concrete will be filing that hole soon
     
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    That looks like loads of fun for the kids Brian! Nice work getting it together!
     
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    Day and a half for that one and that was a looong half day too.... Lol.
     
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  4. basod

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    Dang instruction manuals:whistle:
     
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    How long does it take a husband to do that? We bought one last summer, it did not get done, after reading the instructions......
     
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    Nice! Question is..did you let the kids play on it before you tried it out? :)
     
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    Um....we need a dislike button!
     
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  8. basod

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    I just built a 12x16 deck with custom stairs and new concrete footers in under 3 days no instruction manual;)
     
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    Started it at 2 pm on Sat, had a helper. Worked on it until 10 pm and then spent all day today on it with my wife helping as needed. It ain't so bad but read through the instructions a few times and know what's coming three or four steps ahead. It helps, a lot! I had to redo some of the early steps once I figured out what was going on. Power tools are a must. Good cordless drill, power screwdriver, and my heavy-duty cordless impact were all heavily utilized.

    My Oldest son tried every new feature as it was built. :cool:
     
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  10. basod

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    Nature - living in the woods I run into one on occasion, really no big deal, just don't want small pups that can't handle themselves approaching one
     
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    Woke up to standing water in the basement this morning. 3 sump pumps and it still found its way in. Thought I heard around 5 inches fell for the weekend. I'm not even going to try to dry carpeting, its getting pulled.
     
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    Really sorry to read that LE. I've dealt with my share of water issues in basements. No fun. Good luck with it all.
     
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    Yep... It stinks. But carpet is even worse I bet... Good luck...:yes:
     
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    I refer to those as just another man's opinion.
     
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    Starting to put on my summer weight. I usually gain a few pounds when I get outside more but not like this. Gained 8 lbs in the past month. This the most I have ever weighed. I told my wife it's just me getting my "old man strength" (pronounced strenth).
     
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    :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    "This the most I have ever weighed. I told my wife it's just me getting my "old man strength"" ...

    Yep... that's definately what that is... yep... :whistle:
     
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    Went to have my eyes checked. Trying out a set of multifocal contact lenses...basically bifocals.

    Hopefully they will work so I can pitch my reading glasses.
     
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    Load of logs moved. Forgot pics.:picard:

    Also loaded a BIG pile of brush onto his trailer and dragged it back to a clearing and pushed it off with the tractor. Now I can have me a little Bon fire! When the burn ban goes off, of course. And it is raining. Getting dry here. I hope we get some rain.
     
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    Stacked more oak today until the bugs and heat got to me. Dry,Dry,Dry here too. We need some rain for sure.
     
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