what did you do today? (2008-2015) (closed)

[Nords]

Surfing, of course. My nephew the Army Ranger made a huge improvement today after he discovered that he's a goofy footer. His girlfriend is also a natural goofy footer, and in just her second time on a longboard is already starting to carve out turns. I'm thinking that he's gonna have to marry her.

Unfortunately after all this surfing they're not happy about going back to Fort Hood. And she's deploying next month for a year in Mosul.

Just got word that our Altima is fixed. Indeed it was the ignition interlock relay on the clutch pedal. The good news is that I didn't have to figure out how to replace it. The bad news is that it cost $150 to have someone else do it. Spouse was pretty relieved that it's fixed (she has the driver's seat adjusted "just right") and admitted that she'd hoped to get another 4-5 years out of it... about as long as we expect to get out of the new tires.

Family BBQ tomorrow with perhaps a couple neighbors. More surfing Saturday morning (another south swell is arriving tomorrow night and peaking Sat-Sun) followed by the "Remodel It Right" home show. Sunday we plan to observe the (*harrumph*, sniff) polo games at Mokuleiea with perhaps a few frosty beverages.

Hmmm, well.....ok, here ya go....

Well, since the subject is "bed head", you're going to have to specify whether that's the front of your head or the back...

 

[Rambler]

Got up--praised the gods of back pain that they are off duty.
Rubbed dog while he went "RRRRrrrrrrrr"
Made coffee.
Checked yesterday's stock market (rrrrrrrrrrRRR)
Took coffee to lake.
Made a small fire.
Observed (and listened to) Loons on lake.
Watched mid morning sun make sparkles on water.
Noticed very large frog.
Threw stick in lake for dog.
Walked back up to house thinking about lunch.

That sounds like absolute heaven, and the perfect de-toxifying activity for the first few weeks/months of FIRE. Glad you enjoyed it, looking forward to my own detox in 28.5 months.

R

 

[winger]

We went to Bar Harbor today. Crazy crowded!!! Shouldn't school start soon?

 

[Dimsumkid]

We just got back from an invite to do a tour of Wrigley Field complements of Fidelity. It was a really great time, I was able to bring the family and my son,11, really, really enjoyed it. They had all you can eat ballpark food and drinks (alcohol included). You could field pop flys in left field, hit in the batting cage, played an informal 16" and 12" softball home run contest. It also included a tour of the things you can't normally do, press box, both locker rooms and both dugouts. Free bags of goodies too, cubs hat, baseball, pencils,paper. Ron Santo was also present to take pictures with and we all got our baseballs signed. My son was happier doing this than going to a baseball game...and he loves baseball! I can tell you my body is aching from playing softball, haven't done this on a regular basis for about 10 years now. I think the heat index was hovering in the mid 90's with stifling humidity at night time.

 

[Ronstar]

Yesterday I:

Cut the grass
Cleaned up the shed........wells sort of
Cleaned up the kitchen
Did some grocery shopping
Went to the 1/4 mile track with my son and some friends.


Below is a couple pictures of him in the blue car.

I'm glad your son is taking his "need for speed" to the track. Good fun without the danger of street racing

 

[Walt34]

Well, since the subject is "bed head", you're going to have to specify whether that's the front of your head or the back...

Wow, that's harsh! It's probably a good thing you're safely in Hawaii as that Texas girl would stomp you.

Since the weather is too hot/rainy to do anything outside I just played with Photoshop most of the day, taking time for lunch. I'm finally getting my head wrapped around some of the more arcane functions and capabilities.

We also bought a new photo printer (HP D7560) to replace the HP 895 Cse that finally died after about ten years. The photos it prints are astonishing in clarity, but expensive. For "one-off" prints it's probably still cheaper than ordering them or driving a store, or so I tell myself.

 

[My Dream]

I'm glad your son is taking his "need for speed" to the track. Good fun without the danger of street racing

Having been 20 once with the same model car I know what the temptation is like so we've had many a talk. I told him if not for safety reason's, insurance would have a field day if he ever got a traffic ticket, which reminds me of a story...but I'll keep it for another day. I went with him when he asked me to go since I have no problems with him racing down a 1/4' track under ideal conditions, especially when I see he's got respect for the car and is not beating on her.

He kept asking me to take her for a run and I finally did toward then end of the evening. He got a different perspective of my driving skills since it's the first time he ever saw me drive a car to it's max. Funny too that I would beat his best time on my first try.

 

[ls99]

Just got word that our Altima is fixed. Indeed it was the ignition interlock relay on the clutch pedal. The good news is that I didn't have to figure out how to replace it. The bad news is that it cost $150 to have someone else do it.

That switch above the clutch pedal was my security system on a 79 Chevy Pickup truck. I purposely removed the link from the clutch pedal, and when needed just pushed it. Disabled the starter. Forgot to tell new owner, fortunately we were at the same diner, when he unknowingly bumped it with with his foot.

After my short explanation, he thanked me for the free security system.

 

[CuppaJoe]

Got up--praised the gods of back pain that they are off duty.
Rubbed dog while he went "RRRRrrrrrrrr"
Made coffee.
Checked yesterday's stock market (rrrrrrrrrrRRR)
Took coffee to lake.
Made a small fire.
Observed (and listened to) Loons on lake.
Watched mid morning sun make sparkles on water.
Noticed very large frog.
Threw stick in lake for dog.
Walked back up to house thinking about lunch.

Oh, yeah, that's the life. I copied your post for inspiration. I can (but rarely do) similar things with the exception of starting a fire outside. Will file it under "how to start the day after FIRE."

 

[Nords]

That switch above the clutch pedal was my security system on a 79 Chevy Pickup truck. I purposely removed the link from the clutch pedal, and when needed just pushed it. Disabled the starter. Forgot to tell new owner, fortunately we were at the same diner, when he unknowingly bumped it with with his foot.
After my short explanation, he thanked me for the free security system.

$150 repairs for a $2 part, but the car's back in service.

Of course I'm blissfully ignorant of how much interference had to be removed to get to that part, and whether its mechanical/electrical connections cooperated with the repair. Not having to do it myself? Priceless.

This interlock really ticks me off because it prevents roll-starting the car when it has a dead battery (or bad starter, etc). Having it break after "only" 13 years is just adding insult to injury.

 

[Dawg52]

Must be something to this Friday the 13th thing. My Dell laptop died this morning trying to come up. Turned it off and then back on, but no life what so ever. Massive heart attack. He was only 3.5 years old. Pisser. A couple of months ago the thing cratered and I was able to get it going again by erasing the hard drived and re-installing everything. So not surprised I had another problem. Bought a Gateway at Best Buy. Probably could have saved a few bucks buying online, but couldn't get online. Oh well.....what's a few hundred anyway?

 

[Khan]

I gave blood this morning. #170 Got a tshirt and a 'thank you' note.
BP: 110/70

 

[bruce1]

I remember when it was called Dragway Park, sounds as though you don't live to far from me. Below is a picture more to the left, oh and thanks for sharing the picture.

By the way bbbam1 care to share a picture of the so called "bed-head"?

I am behind the dip in the treeline at the left of the picture. I have a ton of old Cayuga drag photos some where. A winter project is to pull them out and post them on a photo sharing site. I will put a link here when the time comes.

I am scared to comment on bed head!

 

[bbbamI]

All this fuss over bed-head....

Doesn't everybody have one?

 

[ls99]

This interlock really ticks me off because it prevents roll-starting the car when it has a dead battery (or bad starter, etc). Having it break after "only" 13 years is just adding insult to injury.

The clutch safety switches are generally designed to inhibit the starter only, to keep car/truck runaway from happening, not ignition. Should be able to roll-start.

In other news, stacked 2 1/2 cords of firewood for the winter season, got the oil tank filled up, 385 gallons used last winter, and burned 1 1/2 cords of wood.

Then rested up by sunbathing for a half hour.

Let it snow.

 

[simple girl]

All this fuss over bed-head....

Doesn't everybody have one?

Yes, we do! And yours looks a lot better than mine does!



Tonight is my dance performance during intermission at the roller derby game. We all dress up in funky outfits and such. In fact I just painted my nails black...first time I've ever done that in my life! LOL

This is my first performance in front of a crowd since I was 17. I'm almost sick to my stomach I am so nervous! Hopefully I don't fall down on my face!

 

[bbbamI]

Tonight is my dance performance during intermission at the roller derby game. We all dress up in funky outfits and such. In fact I just painted my nails black...first time I've ever done that in my life! LOL

This is my first performance in front of a crowd since I was 17. I'm almost sick to my stomach I am so nervous! Hopefully I don't fall down on my face!

Ahhhh...c'mon, you're gonna do great!

What's your derby name gonna be?

 

[simple girl]

Ahhhh...c'mon, you're gonna do great!

What's your derby name gonna be?

Thank you!

About to head out in a few minutes...woo-hoo!
I went with Sugah Slamma...I've been transformed into a punk rock chick, even wearing black nail polish!

 

[freebird5825]

Yes, we do! And yours looks a lot better than mine does!

Tonight is my dance performance during intermission at the roller derby game. We all dress up in funky outfits and such. In fact I just painted my nails black...first time I've ever done that in my life! LOL

This is my first performance in front of a crowd since I was 17. I'm almost sick to my stomach I am so nervous! Hopefully I don't fall down on my face!

Good luck! Treat it like Halloween where you can costume anyway you want to.
Can you provide pictures maybe?

 

[bbbamI]

About to head out in a few minutes...woo-hoo!
I went with Sugah Slamma...I've been transformed into a punk rock chick, even wearing black nail polish!

You GO Sugah Slamma!

If you find yourself getting a bit nervous; look at those nails, remember your 'name', think about my boots and strut your stuff.

It's all in the 'tude......knock 'em dead....

 

[Meadbh]

See this thread:
http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f27/which-car-51576-7.html

 

[simple girl]

Good luck! Treat it like Halloween where you can costume anyway you want to.
Can you provide pictures maybe?

You GO Sugah Slamma!

If you find yourself getting a bit nervous; look at those nails, remember your 'name', think about my boots and strut your stuff.

It's all in the 'tude......knock 'em dead....

OMG, I had SO much fun! What a blast to take on another personna! I actually WILL post some pics! First the black nail polish (note the skull ring) and then the back of our dance t's we had made up. This was so fun...even though I was super nervous, the whole performance went off great. I didn't end up flat on my face, so it was a success!

 

[Nords]

The clutch safety switches are generally designed to inhibit the starter only, to keep car/truck runaway from happening, not ignition. Should be able to roll-start.

Good thought. I'm going to have to experiment again. I thought I'd tried this a number of years ago and not been able to start it.

The idea of my nephew & me pushing the car around the parking lot while his GF worked the clutch... not fun.

 

[kcowan]

Went biking around False Creek with DW. First time for her since the seawalk was completed for the Olympics last winter. Stopped for lunch at the Dockside waterfront patio (she needs a reward) and then tried some of the new bike lanes in town. Great day!

Came home and our patio was too hot. So sat inside in front of a fan.

 

[Rustward]

Good thought. I'm going to have to experiment again. I thought I'd tried this a number of years ago and not been able to start it.

The idea of my nephew & me pushing the car around the parking lot while his GF worked the clutch... not fun.

Hill?