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scarebird · « **Reply #600 on:** October 04, 2022, 09:26:44 AM »

My wife laughs when I tell her I am taking all my heavy tools to Lisbon - not joking. Feel naked without my lathe, mill, welders, etc.

This was the view heading in to work Saturday. 85+ of the gasbags floating about. Even more this morning even though it was quite cloudy; I sort that it makes them fly better as they are up in the air much longer than normal. Today's count is around 100+

Insane

roadking77 · « **Reply #601 on:** October 04, 2022, 10:02:54 AM »

Looks like a birthday party gone awry!

FormTA · « **Reply #602 on:** October 04, 2022, 03:28:06 PM »

I would never be able to go up in those. Trust steering by wind current.... Nope, not for me...

nas t eh · « **Reply #603 on:** October 04, 2022, 05:56:12 PM »

Quote from: FormTA on October 04, 2022, 03:28:06 PM

I would never be able to go up in those. Trust steering by wind current.... Nope, not for me...

I went for a ballon ride a couple years back, was really fun

tajoe · « **Reply #604 on:** October 04, 2022, 06:11:51 PM »

And I thought all this time those were bugs on your windsheild.

« **Reply #604 on:** October 04, 2022, 06:11:51 PM »

ryeguy2006a · « **Reply #605 on:** October 05, 2022, 06:39:27 AM »

Haha, I thought they were bugs too Joe. I had to look closer when I read something about balloons.

Quote from: FormTA on October 04, 2022, 03:28:06 PM

I would never be able to go up in those. Trust steering by wind current.... Nope, not for me...

I'm the same way Luke. One of my co-workers from a long time ago was talking about balloon chasing with her husband. When I asked what that was she explained to me that once you are in the air the "driver" has no control over where the balloon goes other than up and down. So they can literally fly into someone's back field and she would track them as they were flying. Then once they land go get them where ever they end up.

scarebird · « **Reply #606 on:** October 05, 2022, 08:38:49 AM »

Wind direction, strength shifts by altitude.

scarebird · « **Reply #607 on:** October 07, 2022, 11:02:34 AM »

Quote from: ryeguy2006a on October 05, 2022, 06:39:27 AM

Haha, I thought they were bugs too Joe. I had to look closer when I read something about balloons.

Quote from: FormTA on October 04, 2022, 03:28:06 PM
I would never be able to go up in those. Trust steering by wind current.... Nope, not for me...

I'm the same way Luke. One of my co-workers from a long time ago was talking about balloon chasing with her husband. When I asked what that was she explained to me that once you are in the air the "driver" has no control over where the balloon goes other than up and down. So they can literally fly into someone's back field and she would track them as they were flying. Then once they land go get them where ever they end up.

Today would be one of those days.

I slept in a bit as I planned to work late and did not want our old GSD's alone for 10+ hours. As I was loading the truck I noted a helicopter circling - not a good thing. The main bridge I take was stuffed up from this:

https://www.krqe.com/traffic-roads/balloon-crash-causes-closures-on-paseo-del-norte/

Not everyday you see this on a traffic report...

ryeguy2006a · « **Reply #608 on:** October 07, 2022, 12:05:32 PM »

Wow, hopefully everyone was ok! That's so scary, and reinforces why I do not want to ride in one.

scarebird · « **Reply #609 on:** October 07, 2022, 12:41:16 PM »

Noon news has no mention of it so it was most likely a traffic issue.

Last year we had 4 die when a balloon hit some high tension wires; pilot had drugs in his system.

FormTA · « **Reply #610 on:** October 14, 2022, 07:14:41 PM »

Picked up a 1969 Dodge charge front clip, fenders, hood, trunk lid, front valance, and really nice set of tail lights.

Collecting parts so maybe one day I can build one. I may build a Crown Vic Daytona Charger (ya, I know the purists hate those) if I can'tfind an affordable body (affordable and Mopar don't go together). I think it would be fun to daily driver a wing car.

I also have a lead on a pair of doors. So getting closer.

roadking77 · « **Reply #611 on:** October 17, 2022, 06:17:46 AM »

Now that sounds like a fun project.

5th T/A · « **Reply #612 on:** October 17, 2022, 01:58:37 PM »

Luke,

I was always a huge fan of the 68-70 Chargers. Fifty years later, they are still an outstanding looking car! I have seen in Hot Rod where someone put a 68 Charger body on a late model Charger chassis. I guess you could say they had the best of both worlds.

Because of my age, the movie Bullet had the same impact on me as Smokey & the Bandit did for those slightly younger.

FormTA · « **Reply #613 on:** October 18, 2022, 07:48:12 AM »

Ya, Dodge magnum and challengers are also optional platforms that have successfully done. Again, l am cheap so the crown vic will probably be my choice unless one of the others fall into my lap....

FormTA · « **Reply #614 on:** October 22, 2022, 06:42:08 PM »

Well, today I moved some stuff around in my barn. The plan is to start building the 1949 ford truck. I also moved the 69 charger clip into the barn from my enclosed trailer. I moved the 301 engine from my shop out to the barn as well. It is now within feet of the car it will go into... but the car gods may be upset as it is temporarily between the frame rails of the charge clip....

Threw the fenders and hood on once I got it up to my shop. Not sure if it looks better or worse....

« **Reply #614 on:** October 22, 2022, 06:42:08 PM »

tajoe · « **Reply #615 on:** October 22, 2022, 07:08:21 PM »

Looked like a nice day for rearranging the furniture, Luke. I couldn't help notice the little 301, cause you have the alt. bracket I lost, and just ordered another.

Jack · « **Reply #616 on:** October 23, 2022, 07:07:39 AM »

Haven't been on here much as I have been traveling and working most weekends. Two weeks ago I replaced all ignition cables that the rabbits ate and charged the battery. Yesterday I was excited to go for a drive and attempted to start the 71 to only see this...

Jack · « **Reply #617 on:** October 23, 2022, 07:14:38 AM »

It's been over two years since I've driven either car and almost one year since either one was even started... life is starting to suck more and more each year.

tajoe · « **Reply #618 on:** October 23, 2022, 08:33:09 AM »

I know the feeling Jack.
Are you saying the rodents are nibbling on your spark plug wires? They must be getting desperate. Specially now that winter is coming. I've had rodent problems, in my 100 yr old farmhouse for yrs. I've tried humane traps, neck snapper traps, mouse hotels, but the best thing that's pretty successful here is a product called "Bait Block". Think I got it at Lowes maybe. Alls I know is it seems to work the best. I've had this bucket for a few yrs now, and when the pests arrive, I put some of these cubes out, they nibble on them, and sometimes carry the whole thing away. Because your vehicles are outside, the car maybe will be constantly bombarded with new mice, so not sure how well it'll work. But "maybe"...

roadking77 · « **Reply #619 on:** October 23, 2022, 08:41:37 AM »

Looks like fun Luke!
Jack, that sucks about the cables. No ideas on help though. I am in the woods and plenty of nuts (present company not included) for the squirrels I guess. Fortunately I havent had any problems. Last summer my truck was running pretty rough so I took it to the shop. Something built a nest in the air breather and it was packed full of insulation, which I conveniently had piled next to the truck. Guy said it was a wonder it ran at all!

tajoe · « **Reply #620 on:** October 23, 2022, 10:28:34 AM »

Hey, who needs air filters? Insulation works fine. K+N charges plenty for theirs. The rodents did you a favor.

Jack · « **Reply #621 on:** November 04, 2022, 04:49:12 PM »

Today I'm coming back home from a long trip to India, visited few cities but it was all business. The plan was to go early and see the city but delays didn't help. Not many pictures but the traffic is unreal.

FormTA · « **Reply #622 on:** November 04, 2022, 04:57:31 PM »

Nope, my woods and corn fields are enough for me.

tajoe · « **Reply #623 on:** November 04, 2022, 04:58:17 PM »

Welcome back, Jack. Looks like quite the excursion.

Jack · « **Reply #624 on:** November 04, 2022, 05:13:03 PM »

Yep can't wait to come home... still got a 13 hour flight.

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Jack · « **Reply #625 on:** November 04, 2022, 05:16:12 PM »

I've said this many times but it's unbelievable how luck we are living in the good old U S of A.

Jack · « **Reply #626 on:** November 05, 2022, 10:22:40 AM »

Last leg of the trip from NYC to Boston. Can't wait to be back home.

roadking77 · « **Reply #627 on:** November 07, 2022, 09:08:53 AM »

Sounds like quite a trip Jack. You are so right about the good 'ole USA!! My brother spent a month in India as part of a business exchange, he still has stories to tell years later.

roadking77 · « **Reply #628 on:** November 07, 2022, 09:14:44 AM »

Spent the last week in the Rockies

My first time there, absolutely loved it and breathtaking views. I dont ski or do winter stuff, we just went there for the heck of it and because that is one part of the country yet to be seen. Stayed in Breckenridge CO, but did a bit of travelling around. Saw big horn sheep, prong horn antelope, buffalo, elk, moose, a few chipmunks and a couple of squirrels. Weather was warm (50's) when we got there last week, snowed the end of the week. Left for home Sat morning it was snowing and 20deg. Got home to 75deg and humid. Not that I like snow, but I am over this 75 stuff for awhile.

2022-11-07_07-51-11 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

2022-11-07_07-50-42 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

2022-11-07_07-53-16 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

Even saw one of our esteemed members there, LOL

2022-11-07_07-53-46 by Kerry Grubb, on Flickr

5th T/A · « **Reply #629 on:** November 07, 2022, 03:31:05 PM »

Beautiful Pictures Kerry! Glad to see you finally took a break from work.

Colorado/Rocky Mountains are just about my favorite place on earth. My wife and I camped in Rocky Mountain National Park on our honeymoon.

FormTA · « **Reply #630 on:** November 07, 2022, 06:24:54 PM »

Wow! That looks great! Maybe someday when I'm not busy I will have to go there. Looks relaxing.

Jack · « **Reply #631 on:** November 08, 2022, 06:24:55 AM »

Colorado is beautiful especially if you are a skier, I usually take sometime off and go sight seeing every time I'm there. But it is not the same when you are alone, a lot more enjoyable when you are with your significant other.

ryeguy2006a · « **Reply #632 on:** November 09, 2022, 08:22:40 AM »

Kerry, those are some great photos! My sister in law lives in Longmont and goes skiing at Breckenridge CO all the time. Small world.

Jack · « **Reply #633 on:** November 11, 2022, 10:50:06 AM »

Let's play a guessing game... where is Jack today?

FormTA · « **Reply #634 on:** November 11, 2022, 03:05:41 PM »

Out of his mind.

tajoe · « **Reply #635 on:** November 11, 2022, 04:22:58 PM »

Mayberry RFD?

70_71_78 · « **Reply #636 on:** November 11, 2022, 08:28:18 PM »

How about Chicago?

Jack · « **Reply #637 on:** November 12, 2022, 05:21:50 AM »

^^^ correct

tajoe · « **Reply #638 on:** November 12, 2022, 07:38:27 AM »

And the winner gets....?????

Jack · « **Reply #639 on:** November 12, 2022, 04:44:14 PM »

Quote from: tajoe on November 12, 2022, 07:38:27 AM

And the winner gets....?????

Can go to my next trip... 2 more this year.

« **Reply #639 on:** November 12, 2022, 04:44:14 PM »

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