Monday, March 01, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Crap Box - RIP (2/17/2010)
It passed inspection with no problems 2 weeks ago, but...
The transmission blew up today at 103968 miles. It will cost $1600-3000 to rebuild or replace the transmission. It also due a new timing belt/water pump which will cost $400+ dollars. It's tough to walk away, but I don't think it is worth fixing.
It passed inspection with no problems 2 weeks ago, but...
The transmission blew up today at 103968 miles. It will cost $1600-3000 to rebuild or replace the transmission. It also due a new timing belt/water pump which will cost $400+ dollars. It's tough to walk away, but I don't think it is worth fixing.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
2. Niagra Falls
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Winter Vacation
Here are a few pictures from our recent trip to California.
We just got back from from spending 7 days in the San Francisco and Fresno area. Day time temps were in the high 60's. Sunny and warm at the beach and in the valley and plenty of snow in the mountains at 6000+ feet.
Fun playing in pool and spa. The pool water was 60 degrees and the spa was 102 degrees. Needless to say we spent much more time in the spa.
General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon National Park
One of many water falls in Yosemite National Park
Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
Monterey Beach
Some of our findings on the beach... Starfish, shells, and hundreds of little crabs
San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge
Here are a few pictures from our recent trip to California.
We just got back from from spending 7 days in the San Francisco and Fresno area. Day time temps were in the high 60's. Sunny and warm at the beach and in the valley and plenty of snow in the mountains at 6000+ feet.
Fun playing in pool and spa. The pool water was 60 degrees and the spa was 102 degrees. Needless to say we spent much more time in the spa.
General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon National Park
One of many water falls in Yosemite National Park
Half Dome in Yosemite National ParkMonterey BeachSome of our findings on the beach... Starfish, shells, and hundreds of little crabs
San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge
Monday, November 17, 2008
Burger King?
On the way home from Church, the boys and I stopped at "Burger King" to get something to bring home for lunch. After the inital Oooo Ahhhh of the Brand New Burger King in Rochester, we walked up the the counter and started to order. The girl behind the register stopped me and said, "I'm sorry we don't have any burgers, our broilers are not working". I responded, "But, you are Burger King, how can you not have any burgers?" We left and wen't across the street to McDonalds!
I think they should have to change their name!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Better than ANY day at work...
Was able to take a short ride this weekend with "Burnsy", "Wingnut", and Howard. It was nice to get out and enjoy the scenery. We were able to ride right from Howard's house in New Durham. We stopped to talk every 20 minutes or so and at one stopping point we saw a rider coming down the road and watched him flip the machine right in front of us. As we sat there in awe, Howard got off his machine and started running towards the rider that was just starting to get up off the ground. It was Howard's son! who was too cool to ride with the old guys. How embarrassing for him to flip the machine right in front of all of us, I felt bad for him.
It looks like the Polaris he was riding on bent the steering column when it hit the ground - not good. I must say that a Honda can take a roll much better than a Polaris. Not that I wan't to do it again to prove it. :)
Was able to take a short ride this weekend with "Burnsy", "Wingnut", and Howard. It was nice to get out and enjoy the scenery. We were able to ride right from Howard's house in New Durham. We stopped to talk every 20 minutes or so and at one stopping point we saw a rider coming down the road and watched him flip the machine right in front of us. As we sat there in awe, Howard got off his machine and started running towards the rider that was just starting to get up off the ground. It was Howard's son! who was too cool to ride with the old guys. How embarrassing for him to flip the machine right in front of all of us, I felt bad for him.
It looks like the Polaris he was riding on bent the steering column when it hit the ground - not good. I must say that a Honda can take a roll much better than a Polaris. Not that I wan't to do it again to prove it. :)
Monday, September 08, 2008
The Crap Box...
So, I had to break down a couple months ago and buy a small commuter vehicle. I still have my Truck, but at 13 MGP and a 100 miles a day it was really starting to hurt when gas hit $4.00 a gallon. I call it a "Crap Box" because of my dislike for little cars, but at 30 Mpg it is saving me almost a $100 a week in gas. At that rate it will pay for itself in gas in just over a year! Hopefully it will not take it's "Name" personally and leave me on the side of the road.
So, I had to break down a couple months ago and buy a small commuter vehicle. I still have my Truck, but at 13 MGP and a 100 miles a day it was really starting to hurt when gas hit $4.00 a gallon. I call it a "Crap Box" because of my dislike for little cars, but at 30 Mpg it is saving me almost a $100 a week in gas. At that rate it will pay for itself in gas in just over a year! Hopefully it will not take it's "Name" personally and leave me on the side of the road.Monday, August 25, 2008
Here are a couple more pictures from the cruise.
Outdoor TV - 20 feet long!!!
The Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island
The boat was huge!
This is the actual "Flying Dutchman" from the Pirates of the Caribbean Movie
Closer Picture of the "Flying Dutchman"
This is a MUST!!! I would do it again in a sec. Best $75 spent!
And of course there is PLENTY to eat on a cruise!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Road Trip
Instead of the 17 hour ride to WV we decided to drive 2.5 hours to Northern NH.
After working trying to get the light on Joel's 3-wheeler to work for a couple hours 3 of us went for a Friday night-ride in Berlin for an hour or so. We tried to stay dry (we never succeed) and ended up meeting a Moose in the middle of the trail. We chased him off the trail and into the woods. My bother-in-law and Burnsy got a good look at him, but I couldn't pick him out from the shadows.
Saturday Morning we went for a ride in Stratford good for 40 miles or so.
We started out at Burn's Truckstop and had lunch at Stratford Pond. Lunch cost $7 and all proceeds went to Make-A-Wish (good deal). This time we had 5 riders 4 Quads and a 3-wheeler. Joel played in the water/mud a little to much and we needed to stop for a few minutes to dry things out. Good thing we did, we discovered that the bolts in his front fork we loosening up (disaster avoided). A few miles down the trail Joel nearly lost the rear wheel off of his machine. All that was holding it on a few threads on one lonely bolt. We thought we would just steal a nut from each of the other wheels just to find out that there where only two nuts on the front wheel. Anyway the other guys borrowed a couple nuts off the other rear wheel while I got rid of my $7 lunch in the woods (baked beans... man they are quick). After this every time we stoped Joel was sure to make sure that they were tight. After watching him ride that thing all morning it's no wonder why those things were outlawed in some areas. He was all over the trail, stuggling to keep control of that thing.
Anyway we make it back in one piece. Next time I'm thinking we do it in the snow.
Also, Caleb got to bring up his 4 wheeler and drive it around my sisters house. My sisters kids and Burnsy's oldest also took it for a ride. We turned the throttle setscrew all the way in and told the kids to leave it in 1'st gear. It found it's way into a bush and got rolled over in a ditch. Didn't hurt anything except for some little boy's pride a little. Caleb was proud to show off his toy and did a great job sharing with all of his friends.
Instead of the 17 hour ride to WV we decided to drive 2.5 hours to Northern NH.
After working trying to get the light on Joel's 3-wheeler to work for a couple hours 3 of us went for a Friday night-ride in Berlin for an hour or so. We tried to stay dry (we never succeed) and ended up meeting a Moose in the middle of the trail. We chased him off the trail and into the woods. My bother-in-law and Burnsy got a good look at him, but I couldn't pick him out from the shadows.
Saturday Morning we went for a ride in Stratford good for 40 miles or so.
We started out at Burn's Truckstop and had lunch at Stratford Pond. Lunch cost $7 and all proceeds went to Make-A-Wish (good deal). This time we had 5 riders 4 Quads and a 3-wheeler. Joel played in the water/mud a little to much and we needed to stop for a few minutes to dry things out. Good thing we did, we discovered that the bolts in his front fork we loosening up (disaster avoided). A few miles down the trail Joel nearly lost the rear wheel off of his machine. All that was holding it on a few threads on one lonely bolt. We thought we would just steal a nut from each of the other wheels just to find out that there where only two nuts on the front wheel. Anyway the other guys borrowed a couple nuts off the other rear wheel while I got rid of my $7 lunch in the woods (baked beans... man they are quick). After this every time we stoped Joel was sure to make sure that they were tight. After watching him ride that thing all morning it's no wonder why those things were outlawed in some areas. He was all over the trail, stuggling to keep control of that thing.
Anyway we make it back in one piece. Next time I'm thinking we do it in the snow.
Also, Caleb got to bring up his 4 wheeler and drive it around my sisters house. My sisters kids and Burnsy's oldest also took it for a ride. We turned the throttle setscrew all the way in and told the kids to leave it in 1'st gear. It found it's way into a bush and got rolled over in a ditch. Didn't hurt anything except for some little boy's pride a little. Caleb was proud to show off his toy and did a great job sharing with all of his friends.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Toy Hauler
I finally picked up a trailer this week. Its 12 Feet Long with a 4 Foot V-Nose. It's a few years old but in pretty good condition. It has a both a Front and Rear ramp, it was really intended for snowmobiles, but it will fit 3 4-Wheelers very easily. A bunch of the lights were not working because of bad/corroded grounds, but I have most of them up and running now.
Already planning a trip this weekend to hit some trails!!
I finally picked up a trailer this week. Its 12 Feet Long with a 4 Foot V-Nose. It's a few years old but in pretty good condition. It has a both a Front and Rear ramp, it was really intended for snowmobiles, but it will fit 3 4-Wheelers very easily. A bunch of the lights were not working because of bad/corroded grounds, but I have most of them up and running now.
Already planning a trip this weekend to hit some trails!!
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Loaner 2007 Caliber SXT...
I've got a loaner for a few days while they work out a gremlin with the Durango. It rides OK, a little noisy on the road. I verified today that will reach the red line at 6000 RPM. It's no HEMI, just a little 4 cylinder. At least it gets 30MPG instead of the 15 that my pickup gets.
Update: Oops... Now the check engine light is on. Maybe I pushed it a little hard.
I've got a loaner for a few days while they work out a gremlin with the Durango. It rides OK, a little noisy on the road. I verified today that will reach the red line at 6000 RPM. It's no HEMI, just a little 4 cylinder. At least it gets 30MPG instead of the 15 that my pickup gets.
Update: Oops... Now the check engine light is on. Maybe I pushed it a little hard.
Monday, April 09, 2007
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