I'm kind-of in the same boat as Pinhead, in that my Optima is well over 7 years old. It still charges just fine, but it's also just a matter of time before it is going to need to be replaced. When I do replace it I plan on going with the Yellow top.
Not really sure how I mis-read the post, because it was plain as day when I went back and re-read it. Thanks for the clarification. I got all excited for nothing. Chain sharpening, like most everything else, takes a little practice to perfect. Even the Tecomec chain grinder I have, took...
I used to have a '79 that heated up like you're describing, and had a lack of power. Took it in and it needed a valve job done to it. Couldn't afford it at the time, but the shop (which is no longer there) did the valve job and took payments until it was paid off. After that, it never...
Good advice Don. Sorry for your loss. My Dad passed away the day before your Dad did. I'm just glad we moved my parents in with us almost 2 years ago. Has made things a little easier on my mother, and the rest of the family.
Rick
I am sorry for your loss Craig. You would think that the older we get, the less we would miss our parents when their time comes, but not so. My father only has a couple of months left with us, and the sadness is really starting to sink in. Hope to spend as much time up at the Hospice House...
LSLC has been discussing this subject the last couple of weeks. Go to their forum and read up. They offer up several links for sourcing cans. Both plastic and metal.
Hey Rob, I just got done watching one of those video's you gave me. Pretty good video. Chris and Eric, in their 40's, actually made it in a couple of the shots. Any idea of how old these are? Did you or your dad film these?
I'm planning on going to KC next weekend. Need to hit up Cabella's and Bass Pro Shop. You're welcome to one of mine if you can wait till next weekend. Rick
This is a pic of my brothers fire pit up in Minnesota, right after they had it put in. It looks like they have the pit covered up right now, but they do a lot of partying with friends, so it does get used quite a bit.