Friday again folks, we survived another week. 

 

Here in the land of "Two Weeks From Anywhere" it's the big push day for getting the new JRV (Junk Rescue Vehicle) ready for the fall "Curb Shopping" season which starts tomorrow. Earlier during the week it took three of us to get the roof rack on the van, got it mounted, the sides installed and yesterday I modified a bunk bed ladder to mount on the rear door. I'll be installing it today. This roof rack will save the roof from getting caved in like Bruce's other vans. There's still work to be done, but will be put off a week while the JRV goes through it's shake down test run. I don't see any big problems arising, but one never knows. 

I'll try to remember to get some photo's so you can see why I named this one the JRV. 

 

I need a break anyway,  so I can do what might just be the last mow of the season, and get back to closing the Pilot "Mouse Motel". 

 

I'll also be "Batching" it this weekend as the wife is headed north to visit her sister with our son, and my stepson.

The stepson is going up to set up his tree stand for the bow hunting deer season. 

 

 So, that's my weekend plans, "What's on Your Weekend Agenda? 

 

 

I sucked it up and went to Atlanta yesterday to pick up three sheets of 1/2" apple ply.  No 3/4" baltic birch to be had anywhere except for a few small pieces scattered around at different stores.  That was an all day trip; I hate driving in and around Atlanta...

Likely go pick up some (1/4")(3/16") luan or some type plywood today at Big Blue.  Then I can get to work on a dresser build for our daughter.

 

I've grown to really dislike working with these full size sheets of plywood, no matter the thickness.  A few more projects and maybe I can put this type woodworking behind me.

 

Will have a couple college ball games on in the shop while I get started on the dresser tomorrow.  I might even take the Duster up to the cruise in tomorrow evening if I feel like it.  Should be a nice evening for it.

Not 100% sure about what to do in the shop this weekend.  I'll see what inspires me when I go out there.

 

I'm taking some vacation time starting 10/10.  We are traveling to Corpus Christi and Port Aransas TX.  Plan to take in the USS Lexington, Texas State Aquarium, and a fishing charter in the Gulf.  Son will get to visit some friends from school and I'm absolutely  certain Mrs. Boss will keep us busy with other stuff.

 

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35 minutes ago, Cal said:

I've grown to really dislike working with these full size sheets of plywood, no matter the thickness.  A few more projects and maybe I can put this type woodworking behind me.

I'm  with you. 110%, Cal. But, there will always be something, even jigs, that will require ply. However,  full sheets aren't necessary. Although, somebody's gotta break 'em down. Guess you could get that done at the yard/store.

Nevertheless,  my projects' sizes will be limited to those that can be held in one hand....well,  maybe two...but, the dolly has definitely been retired! 

Finally beginning to have some energy 2 weeks after COVID cooties hit. Lots of yard work to catch up in preparation for winter to come. Gonna hold off mowing until first of week.

 

Need to get back on truck rear brake issue. I was promised yesterday shop would start on Trailblazer today...been there 2 weeks. Buick was transferred from local GM hospital to an independent rehab facility yesterday. GM dealer wanted to replace the engine at $8500. New GM crate engine can be had for $3500 delivered. Must be new math. Independent facility boasts they can fix it but can't start on it until 10/5.

 

Mrs. Grandma Grandpadaves weekend to work so I'm mostly unsupervised. Hard to forecast what mischieveness projects might garner my attention.

supply of poplar in hand, will start on a 42x50 picture frame next week.  giving a neighbor a hand.  she buys the wood, i make it into something useful.  i'll even paint it when it's together, just white.

Might just take today off....we'll see....

Back is starting to improve, a lot less pain. Hardest part is trying not to do something that might make it worse. 
 

Of course, this doesn’t help

 

This is Beauregard L. B.   He arrived Wednesday. We lost our Dudley in July, he was only 4. Let the potty training begin!

28 minutes ago, lew said:

Back is starting to improve, a lot less pain. Hardest part is trying not to do something that might make it worse. 
 

Of course, this doesn’t help

 

This is Beauregard L. B.   He arrived Wednesday. We lost our Dudley in July, he was only 4. Let the potty training begin!

Tell Beauregard that Gracie and Daisy said hello!

 

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Started today clearing out my wood stash I had for years. The property has been sold where the barn was and I’m clearing out the barn. This is the 1st of many loads I’ve got to get. 
 

Going to be a busy weekend. 
 

 

47 minutes ago, lew said:

This is Beauregard L. B.   He arrived Wednesday. We lost our Dudley in July, he was only 4. Let the potty training begin!

Sorry to hear about Dudley. Welcome to the new pup. Looks like a happy camper.

BTW, I just assumed you were potty trained by now.

8 minutes ago, John Moody said:

Started today clearing out my wood stash I had for years. The property has been sold where the barn was and I’m clearing out the barn. This is the 1st of many loads I’ve got to get. 
 

Going to be a busy weekend. 
 

Great to hear from you John. Sorry to hear you lost the "secret wood cave" Did the guard donkeys get sold too?

42 minutes ago, John Moody said:

Started today clearing out my wood stash I had for years. The property has been sold where the barn was and I’m clearing out the barn. This is the 1st of many loads I’ve got to get. 
 

Going to be a busy weekend. 
 

 

 

Ughh I hate moving more than just about anything I can think of.  I'd rather have my hair set on fire and then put out with a sledge hammer.  Best of luck to you!

 

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57 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

BTW, I just assumed you were potty trained by now.

Not according to the Mrs

16 minutes ago, forty_caliber said:

Ughh I hate moving more than just about anything I can think of.  I'd rather have my hair set on fire and then put out with a sledge hammer.  Best of luck to you!

 

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… or slide, stark naked, down a 75 foot long razor blade into a vat of iodine…

back is hurting...started at 1330hrs...and starting to just let up now...at 1540hrs....working way too hard for a Friday...only have one more corner to do...tomorrow.   I whoooped.. Film @2300 hrs,,I hope..

25 minutes ago, steven newman said:

back is hurting...started at 1330hrs...and starting to just let up now...at 1540hrs....working way too hard for a Friday...only have one more corner to do...tomorrow.   I whoooped.. Film @2300 hrs,,I hope..

Right there with you, Brother. 

3 hours ago, lew said:

Back is starting to improve, a lot less pain. Hardest part is trying not to do something that might make it worse. 
 

Of course, this doesn’t help

 

This is Beauregard L. B.   He arrived Wednesday. We lost our Dudley in July, he was only 4. Let the potty training begin!

 Congrats Lew, I love Basset hounds. After our loss earlier this week I want to move on getting another dog, but probably next spring. I don't think either one of us could mange to do the housebreaking thing through the holidays and winter. But I really wish we could.

@Fred W. Hargis Jr thanks, he is our fifth basset. 

35 minutes ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said:

 Congrats Lew, I love Basset hounds. After our loss earlier this week I want to move on getting another dog, but probably next spring. I don't think either one of us could mange to do the housebreaking thing through the holidays and winter. But I really wish we could.

Maybe you could find a rescue.  Many of them are already trained and gone into rescue through a variety of circumstances.  Our stray rescue  border collie was very well trained and we often wonder about what happened with him.  We feel very fortunate, and hopefully he does too.