What did you do WITH your Ranger today?

[5thranger]

Lil Red Rollin' Dumpster!

Maybe that ought to be Soupie's new name. Loaded up some random crap for a mini dump run.

Bonus points, I was able to toss a mirror into the container without breaking it - phew! Maybe that'll stave off tranny issues (but surely it's not enough mojo to magical swap to Toyota bump stops and fix that terrible bed rake). =p

And what an idiot I am, that gold stuff is $78 Pergo underlayment that could have just as easily, and maybe better, been addressed with 6 mil vapour barrier. That stuff is kind of like the Styrofoam in egg containers with a super thin Mylar-like gold backing. It compresses so easily when walked on. By the time my knee pads were done with the LVT, that underlayment stuff was pretty squished and useless ...

But it was a glorious dump run and it shows that with hard work and discipline, even dumb French-Canadian frogs can live the dream! Oh yeah baby! =D

The Honorable Sir Soupiness.

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[bsr956]

Saturday, met up with EricNC & his K9 search dog in a RR

and a F250 Black Widow package

along with some other vehicles to do S&R mission in NW NC from Helene. Have made several trips to NW NC and the total devastation is still just unbelievable. I will be the first to admit my truck is a pavement princess and it has not ever been this long without a thorough wash, but it just isn't a priority right now.

 

[shovelhd]

Thank you guys for the detailed info.

I have the Ego 56V self-propelled mower. I use the high lift blades and the bag year round. I bought the kit that comes with the string trimmer and the blower. All work great. I found a refurbished hedge trimmer (half off) on eBay that works as well as all the rest. I was looking for a pole saw, but the Ego was priced outta control, so I bought a 40V Skil. It's in the same class as the Ego. Now I can add to whichever platform is cheaper. I do the same with my Ridgid and Milwaukee power tools.

 

[JohnnyO]

I drove it for the first time in a month. It's been sitting in the garage with the Battery Tender and tank of ethanol-free gas.
Been laid up at home after knee replacement surgery. This is #2.
Follow-up with the doctor yesterday and got cleared to drive.
Getting old sucks but as long as they can keep patching me up I'll keep going.

 

[Mighty Little Blue]

I have the Ego 56V self-propelled mower. I use the high lift blades and the bag year round. I bought the kit that comes with the string trimmer and the blower. All work great. I found a refurbished hedge trimmer (half off) on eBay that works as well as all the rest. I was looking for a pole saw, but the Ego was priced outta control, so I bought a 40V Skil. It's in the same class as the Ego. Now I can add to whichever platform is cheaper. I do the same with my Ridgid and Milwaukee power tools.

Nice thing about the Ridgid tools is the lifetime warranty including the batteries.

 

[shovelhd]

Nice thing about the Ridgid tools is the lifetime warranty including the batteries.

Only if you buy them via their approved vendors. eBay doesn't count.

 

[OrangeStreak]

Transported the bike to the shop last weekend for a Level 2 service with 161 hrs. on it. New rear brake pads and new chain installed. Came out squeaky clean and runs like new!

 

[Bob902]

Transported the bike to the shop last weekend for a Level 2 service with 161 hrs. on it. New rear brake pads and new chain installed. Came out squeaky clean and runs like new!

I need to get mine in for the same thing.

 

[OrangeStreak]

I need to get mine in for the same thing.

Hey Bob,
It is really worth it...here are the services they performed...
Cleaned bike. Installed new chain, brake pads rear. Adjusted derailleur, brakes, checked headset, bottom bracket and hubs. Trued wheels. Torqued bolts. Lubed chain with Finish line dry lube. Lubed cables pivots, greased derailleur pulleys. Aligned derailleur hanger. Aired tires to 45 psi.

 

[IdahoRanger]

Hey Bob,
It is really worth it...here are the services they performed...
Cleaned bike. Installed new chain, brake pads rear. Adjusted derailleur, brakes, checked headset, bottom bracket and hubs. Trued wheels. Torqued bolts. Lubed chain with Finish line dry lube. Lubed cables pivots, greased derailleur pulleys. Aligned derailleur hanger. Aired tires to 45 psi.

Nice and straight park job Paul.

 

[OrangeStreak]

Nice and straight park job Paul.

The bike shop attendant parked it for me...

 

[JohnnyO]

I drove it for the first time in a month. It's been sitting in the garage with the Battery Tender and tank of ethanol-free gas.
Been laid up at home after knee replacement surgery. This is #2.
Follow-up with the doctor yesterday and got cleared to drive.
Getting old sucks but as long as they can keep patching me up I'll keep going.

Whose brilliant idea was it to put on a level and bigger tires and make it higher to get into?
Oh wait....

 

[OGMix376]

Nothing special but our weekly Sam's Club run for a few things. Noticed this sign inside and while I still had 3/4 of a tank I had to fill up at these prices!

Anyone wanna bet they'll start going up after Tuesday?

So lucky I just paid 5.09/gal here in California.. and Mr NewScum signed a piece of paper that will add another $0.65/gal on top… the ranger and I both shed a tear.

 

[IdahoRanger]

So lucky I just paid 5.09/gal here in California.. and Mr NewScum signed a piece of paper that will add another $0.65/gal on top… the ranger and I both shed a tear.

Time to flee.

 

[1pt21gw]

So lucky I just paid 5.09/gal here in California.. and Mr NewScum signed a piece of paper that will add another $0.65/gal on top… the ranger and I both shed a tear.

So many Electric Cars here and no more $ for the state to squander. Insurance will try and get you by mileage, but when drive 100 miles a week to the store and pickup the kiddo's that aint much. Where are the all cars should be over 40mpg by whatever year? Wonder what will happen next?

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