The Daily Chat Thread

[Sporin]

I'm with Progressive and they are pretty flaky about my truck for sure, and that's just with fire/theft & liability.

[rapovt]

Dave, we need pooch update

[Sporin]

Did not pull the trigger..... as much as we'd like to add another dog when we really start thinking about the puppy rearing time and effort we balk. Our current dog is 10 though so we'll need to address this at some point in the not-so-distant future. Just the idea of house training a puppy with our new kitchen and new carpets (done over the last 3 years) give me shivers.

I am glad we are on a new page though, every time I scrolled past that picture my hear melted. So damn cute.

Maybe next spring.

Luna, our Lab/golden mix, age 10 she's usually long haired but we shave her down a few times a year.

[Sporin]

alright, now it's "Friday"

[jsaltlick]

Heading to NH tonight for the weekend. Can't wait!

Got up early and finished grinding and painting the Blizz this morning. (My neighbors love me.) Also pulled off the crappy running board too. looks much better!

Have a great 4th everybody!!!

[JJS]

Have you been driving the Blizzard much, John?

[Leaping Deer]

Decided to take a vacation day to just bum around the house. Going to a party for the 4th and having friends over tonight for drinks then walk over to the local fireworks.

Washed and waxed the truck today and trying to make some room in the garage for the Cruiser so I can take the top off and not have to put it back on.

[jsaltlick]

Originally Posted by JJS

Have you been driving the Blizzard much, John?

Definitely. Any trip that doesn't involve the highway is usually in the Blizzard.

[Sporin]

Originally Posted by rapovt

Dave, we need pooch update

Dammit
I may have to take back that whole post, I called the people, they still have the chocolate male (our preference) but it was jst hte son home, had no idea how much they were, it's his mom's thing and she's away until tomorrow. So I left my number.

[rapovt]

Do it Dave! I had a black lab for 14 years. he went with me everywhere. About the time the wife and i were getting divorced, she said "you like that dog better than you like me" ,I said" he never gives me any shit and he always loves me'. I got the divorce papers the next week.

[peepers]

Dave, meet MOOSE. He is the pup we rescued when we lost our BC/Sheltie mix. I have no doubt that in years to come he will be a perfect companion. However, would I have gotten him given our current situation? Having just moved, started a new job, working from home, traveling, getting settled in, etc? NO. I would have waited. I am not sure if you have ever had a puppy but it sounds like you have.

They are more trouble than you can remember. Your carpets will get hit. I was working from home and had Moose out every 20 minutes and he still had accidents. Say it out loud... "It's tougher than I remember". Never mind the time it takes just to housebreak but then there is the dedication when it comes to training. It's a TON of time. I know you know all this I am just saying.

Also, does your current dog like puppies? I seriously suggest examining that. I have met more older dogs than not that absolutely hate having puppies around because they are so annoying and the take away attention.

All I am saying is give it some long hard thought... It will be brutal for at least 6 months.

[green40]

No Dogs until you have the pig finished. One project at a time please!

[peepers]

Originally Posted by green40

No Dogs until you have the pig finished. One project at a time please!

hahahahahahahaha... nice.

here he is a few months as we sit at the coffee shop (now 55lbs and gaining daily)

[Sporin]

Pete,

That's basically the conversation Sara and I keep having, eyes-wide-open. It's no sure thing that is for sure.

[peepers]

Originally Posted by Sporin

Pete,

That's basically the conversation Sara and I keep having, eyes-wide-open. It's no sure thing that is for sure.

it sure is a tough one isnt it? either way it will work out. its all about the timing IMHO.

[fogblanket]

that looks like a pretty trailer coffee shop.

[peepers]

a damn fine coffee shop at that... ask Lee.

[jsaltlick]

FRIDAY!!!!!! Friday for me anyway. Heading to Maine tomorrow to go camping for 4 days with neighbors. Bringing the wife and 2 year old son which should be interesting.

Sold both the Blizzard and my wife's Karmann Ghia convertible yesterday. Beautiful day in Flipperland!!

The Blizz is going to a guy in Chicago that has never owned a Toyota in his life but saw a Blizzard in Africa while on safari and had to have it. He was so excited he had to put his wife on the phone cuz he couldn't talk. He knows how rare it is and knows parts will be tough. Either way he's now infected.

The Ghia convertible was bought by a company called Picture Cars in NYC. They buy cars for movie studios. They're using the car as-is and will be the featured character's car. No restoration or anything. I'll find out the name of the movie later today. The producer is a woman and said she loves Karmann Ghia convertibles and had to have mine. Fun stuff.

Garage is now empty....until the BJ40 shows up next week. Crewcab in 1 month!!!!

[peepers]

you flip your avatar ass much as you do cars! have fun in ME. i am trying to plan my backpacking trip to montana as we speak.

[jsaltlick]

<---------------------This avatar is a keeper. It shows my inner-person perfectly.

[HJ-45CrewCab]

Originally Posted by jsaltlick

Crewcab in 1 month!!!!

Crew Cab.....Have to get together before the FG.

[ibejamie]

Originally Posted by jsaltlick

<---------------------This avatar is a keeper. It shows my inner-person perfectly.

I dig the pink polyester- wrinkle free.

I've been reading this thread since I signed up in Jan. It is finally a 'true' Friday for me... out of here at noon packing up the RV hooking up the 40 to the rear and heading north to Maine!!! Psyched the humidity finally broke- we'll see how long it last though. You guys have fun Monday morning on your commute in to work- I'll be thinking of you...

Jamie.

[Sporin]

Have fun. I'm taking the last week of July off and spending 4 days at Winslow State Park in Freeport, camping right on the water, its' fantastic.

[ibejamie]

Originally Posted by Sporin

Have fun. I'm taking the last week of July off and spending 4 days at Winslow State Park in Freeport, camping right on the water, its' fantastic.

Sweet- Freeport is beautiful, don't let the wife hit the outlets too much!

I would like to call what I'm doing camping... but it'll kinda be like bringing the house to the beach- I've always 'roughed' it before- this will be an experience.

[Spud]

Was off all last week. Planned to do a bunch of loads of fill with the dump truck, for the driveway.
Spent Sat. fixing the hydrolics and replacing the header gaskets. I then left a message for the quarry guy that I would be around Mon-Sat and would like to get loads whenever possible. He returned my message as I was on my way home on Sunday, (after the week had passed), called to say he would be there Sun afternoon and Mon.

I did manage to get some loads from the other place, but more expensive and further to haul.

Looking forward to this weekend, I picked up a small woodburning cook stove and will be setting it up outside for cooking on. Working on my MTB trails.

[ibejamie]

Subject: Why men don't write advice columns


Dear Walter: I hope you can help me here. The other day I set off for
work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't
gone more than a mile down the road when my engine conked out and the car
shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help.

When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was in our bedroom with
the neighbor lady. I am 32, my husband is 34, and we have been married
for twelve years.