Thanks! It's a small one-car garage so I'm trying to be clever. Hanging many things up high to free up floor space. Also thinking of getting a SwissTrax floor tile system or RaceDeck.
The reels should be solid and reduce the hassle of futzing with hoses and cords. I've also ordered an Eley garden hose reel. It's pretty costly ($349) but it's US made, so I'm happy about that. I may even chain it to a bush to keep honest folks honest. =D
praying for good news from the test! let us know how it goes philHi Folks,
Ranger delivered me to Sonora Quest labs for another cancer determination blood test. I got the screen of systems being disabled for the first time... I hope the battery is not failing again. Run to the Phlebotomist (owch) was only a bit over 2 miles. Almost got hit twice from these old fart drivers....Anyway...Ranger has not been driven for a romp on the freway for many months. Gotta take it out for a drive... Maybe to wake up Tito with a truck ride...he is still ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!
best,
Phil
Hi Trevor,Nice work David! Last year, took the wife's brand new Escape to Florida, got a chip on the way on I95, behind a semi hauling I-beams?. Had Safe-lite in FL come to my sister's place there to do that. Lousy job, they're supposed to be the pro's...ticks me off every time I drive her car, I can't not see it. Alternative now is replace the windshield which I don't want to do...
I think RaceDeck is US, so I'd like that but I thought they were not as flexible as SwissTrax.Hey David, The reels look good. That is definitely the way to go. I did something similar.
Also here is an unsolicited endorsement. I went with Race Deck. They are about 5 years old and they still look great. My floor had several fairly big cracks, the tiles hid them very well. Good luck with your choice. I remember looking at SwissTrax and they looked good too. I think a sale was why I chose RaceDeck. You might call them and ask about any sales. They were good to work with.
David,Started the day with a mini Dump Run, so that was good.
Then brought Cheech to the vet for a nail trim. The last time he bled like a stuck pig and I'm glad we had two towels in the truck, the amount from one badly trimmed nail was tremendous.
But all was good this time.
I even parked well enough to take a pic - too bad I walked around the back because what I saw negated an okay parking job.
Then on the way back I watched a rock make a 1/2" chip in Soupie's windshield! Bah, that sucked.
But as sucky as that was. my yet-to-be-affixed 2023 dump sticker blew out the window from the center dash tray thing. I even pulled over to look for it, but it was sooo windy and cold.
But no worries, swung by Public Works and got a new one (I'm kind of surprised they don't have a parking spot reserved for Soupie).
Dropped the Cheech off at home, goggled chip windshield kits, watched a ChrisFix video and went to O'Reilly's to get one for $15.
Despite it being 36°, the sun was out and it did a decent job.
what an awesome parking job ...
oh doh! sorry little tree ....
fresh from a mani-pedi!
bah!
stick a double-back dealio on the windshield
stick the "pedestal" onto the tape
squirt some resin in and then channel your inner junkie - this pulls a vacuum on the resin
this is what it looks like from inside
remove the syringe to let air in, put it back in and push down to apply pressure (a clip holds the syringe in the proper position) - this is what it looks like after 10 minutes
remove the syringe, pedestal, and double-back tape - add some resin and cover with a plastic UV activation something-or-other
voila! no chip but there is a little outline of the resin, I was able to remove some with rubbing alcohol and a razor blade (again, channeling my inner junkie). I think it's so cold that it probably didn't fully cure, but it will. I was extra worried about the chip because I have State Inspection next week and was either going to cover up the chip with bird poop or fix it. I think it'll pass (unless it starts to crack - only time will tell)
what a day! but I did continue some good garage organizing and ran my air line to the compressor and hung up 5 lawn tools
this Home Depot platform thingie is fantastic!
Thanks.I think RaceDeck is US, so I'd like that but I thought they were not as flexible as SwissTrax.
But it sounds like it does well for you with cracks. Our floor has a raised crack and that's my biggest concern.
Any more insight would be greatly appreciated.
Your garage looks fantastic! Really nicely done (Ranger center piece is the star!).
I hope to insulate ours with Rockwool (I think @Kristina recommends it) and finish the walls myself. Maybe some form of vinyl or waterproof surface for the first 4 feet so Kate can detail her car in winter).
Hey, it's red! That's a good start.David,
Thought about you when I came across this scene. Looks like this guy needs some serious help!
Maybe you ought to start a "Dump Runner School " with training for the owners and their dogs?! ?‍?
https://images.app.goo.gl/yrzJm5x73QMtj95VAHey, it's red! That's a good start.
A Dump Runner School sounds like a garbage of an idea! Only the best of the trash will graduate.
With Dean OrangeStreak, we can't fail!
Rodney Dangerfield has a sense of humor I really like. Certainly not appropriate today (I guess) but makes me laugh deeply.
Cancer really sucks. Kate went through an incredible couple of years with as much pain meds as some vets missing limbs. She's on a much better track now with a thereapy that was only approved after she did three types of chemo, surgery, and radiation. But all that hard treatment bought her time to make it to a therapy that was miraculous.Hi Folks,
Ranger delivered me to Sonora Quest labs for another cancer determination blood test. I got the screen of systems being disabled for the first time... I hope the battery is not failing again. Run to the Phlebotomist (owch) was only a bit over 2 miles. Almost got hit twice from these old fart drivers....Anyway...Ranger has not been driven for a romp on the freway for many months. Gotta take it out for a drive... Maybe to wake up Tito with a truck ride...he is still ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!
best,
Phil