What did you accomplish today?

[bursto]

get the windows in ya slacker

 

[TerryTeacosy]

get the windows in ya slacker

Yep, already ahead of you. That's the next thing on the "to-do" list. The small ones are already in situ to be fitted & 'got a mate coming over tomorrow arvo to help me move the big ones.

Needed to get the frame signed-off first, rather than have to remove them if the inspector found any problems.

Right now, I'm having a few lazy coldies to celebrate.

 

[Aeroknow]

House frame finally completed & passed inspection today. I'm one VERY happy camper right now!!!!
It's only taken me about 5 years with 98% of the work completed solo. Since the Mrs & I started on this, we've had 3 retrenchments, two broken legs, a broken collarbone, a 2-year Pandemic that we both worked through (as essential services). Oh..... & an earthquake!
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Now we hand-over to the trades & the journey to lock-up will accelerate.

If I had $1 for every time I've yelled expletives at the top of my lungs during this build, we wouldn't need a mortgage........

I’m surprised there’s no gusset plates at the corners with 6” strapping tying those corners together with other gusset plates at a 45 degree. That’s what we have to do when residential. But i see all that other smaller strapping. Interesting

 

[TerryTeacosy]

I’m surprised there’s no gusset plates at the corners with 6” strapping tying those corners together with other gusset plates at a 45 degree. That’s what we have to do when residential. But i see all that other smaller strapping. Interesting

When you talk about gussets, I can't but help myself skipping-down memory lane of plundering the contents of young women's underwear in my 20's & 30's.

Other than that, you've completely lost me. I've dutifully followed the construction manual & there's been no mention of sopping-wet panties....ever!

If there had been, I might have been more motivated to complete the project sooner & reap the rewards.....

 

[bursto]

When you talk about gussets, I can't but help myself skipping-down memory lane of plundering the contents of young women's underwear in my 20's & 30's.

Other than that, you've completely lost me. I've dutifully followed the construction manual & there's been no mention of sopping-wet panties....ever!

If there had been, I might have been more motivated to complete the project sooner & reap the rewards.....

make sure you do the roofing on the windiest day you can like i did

 

[hillbill]

Deep knees done
Dogs out and back and fed
Chopped 4 Bad Dawg Freebies, Sunshine4 x Bye Ya
92 days 12/12 from seed
Solo filled with some Space Monkey crossed with SleeSkunk back crossed to SleeSkunk.
Folgers in Fat Bottom.

 

[raratt]

Going to the dentist this afternoon to get impressions done for my dentures. The fun day will be when they pull the rest of my teeth and fit them. It will be nice to have some teeth to chew with again though.

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

Going to the dentist this afternoon to get impressions done for my dentures. The fun day will be when they pull the rest of my teeth and fit them. It will be nice to have some teeth to chew with again though.

Getting old sux! At least I have (most) of my teeth & still lotsa (silver) hair.

 

[raratt]

Getting old sux! At least I have (most) of my teeth & still lotsa (silver) hair.

I don't have lotsa hair anymore, but I don't look like Gallagher anyway My hair is resisting turning silver so far.

 

[bugzbean]

Made meatballs and redsauce.

 

[Greengrouch]

Dishes, laundry and somewhere between 6 and 9 vodka drinks. It’s not even 3 in the afternoon yet

 

[DCcan]

I had a boss that made me drink beer every morning with him, he didn't trust people who would't drink in the morning.

 

[420God]

Chopped the rear coil on my bike and lowered it a few inches.

 

[harris hawk]

WOKE - UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[raratt]

Need to call the countertop people today to find out a time for the install tomorrow. I just have temporary counters set on the cabinets so pulling them off is no problem. I have to disconnect the sink and get it out of the way also, I don't know how long I have to wait for the new undermount to be sturdy enough to mount the disposer to it, guess I'll find that out tomorrow. Being without a kitchen sink sucks. Shouldn't take too long for me to reconfigure the plumbing to get everything operational again. I think I just tempted fate...lol.

 

[420God]

Also installed a chin scoop as an early birthday present for myself.

 

[StareCase]

... Popped the 4 boards off the Data East Back To The Future to send to the board repair dude ...

YOU GOTTA COME BACK WITH ME!!

We picked up the pinball boards earlier this AM. He updated the boards with the "latest" firmware available - from ~1992. And it turned out that the Power Supply was totally pooched. Most of the capacitors/resistors were FUBAR which explains why the machine's power would just cut out while being played. Then after we moved in 2014, the machine would never power on.

He has swapped out the plethora of shitty parts and now all 4 boards are good.

Early March, the other fellow will be here to spruce up both the playfield and headstock. New rubber bumpers, targets, lights, etc. In less than 1 month - 3 ball MultiBall with dual Skyway Ramps - ONE MILLION GIGAWATTS!

 

[raratt]

Countertop install 10:30-11:30. I'll have time to get breakfast done and cleaned up before they get here. Don't even have to wake up early.

 

[DarkWeb]

Countertop install 10:30-11:30. I'll have time to get breakfast done and cleaned up before they get here. Don't even have to wake up early.

That's gonna be nice when it's done.

 

[Aeroknow]

I still don’t have any furniture but I received my new washer and dryer today