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I can shoot a rifle ambidextrous, many years ago I proved this to my self. When in I was in the Marine Corps you had to qualify once a year on the rifle range. Shot expert in boot camp right handed, next year right and expert as well, the last time I decided to shoot left handed and shot...

Yes, 1975 Pinzgauer 710M https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steyr-Puch_Pinzgauer

Not my Daily Driver, only used for fun.

This is what an homeowner can do, by following Eddie's advise. Side note what motivated me to build this a few years ago - an above ground storm shelter with a 4 car garage was all of Mr. Walker's posting. Building the lake and all of his challenges like the dozer fixes. Can't find the...

Spent a few hours in the woods yesterday.

From my back yard a few years ago. Dave

Side Questions on brake lights. On the regenerative braking systems when does the rear brake lights come on? - soon as your foot comes off the 'Go' pedal or touch brake pedal? My dodge has adaptive cruse - which is great on interstate driving. When it has to slow down because of a vehicle in...

"You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When...

Several years ago had a not so good blood test A1C was 10.0, like previous mention - diet and exercise is needed to control. Instead of doing the diet, I did the life-style change. My saying is No GPS - no Grains, no Potatoes, no Sugar. Took about a full year (4 years ago), lost 40lbs, latest...

Local social club - Turner Hall has a weekly Queen of Hearts drawing, last Friday my name was drawn, had a chance to win $180k, if Queen of Hearts shows, my selection was 5 of clubs, still worth $250. Still have about 40 numbers left. At least this money stays local as they also have a 50/50...

Was in local Rural King yesterday seen they had a few pallets with barrels of 41%, sticker was $999.99. Are the white ploy barrel 55 gallons? Dave

I try and stay active by riding Walking, riding Dirt Bikes and paddling a kayak. Have two local lakes and belong to a motorcycle club that has 500 acres of wood trails to ride.

The best trick for being able to peal hard boiled eggs is to put them in the boiling water. The hot water cooks the membrane between shell and egg white. Filling the pot with water and eggs and then turning on the burner will make them hard to peal. Fresh eggs are also harder to peal. Dave

I own a 1975 Steyr Daimler Puch x-military vehicle - The Pinzgauer 710M. it its very well engineered vehicle for off-roading in it's day. Dave

I was told when is the best time to put in Solar? It's just like planting a tree 5 years ago :) Check for any state grants that might also be available. I got a 9.2KW grid tied system installed in late 2019. Total cost $27000 Federal tax relief $8000 IL Shines Grant $11000 My costs $8000 I pay...

I just bought a box(? 5 lbs.) of #10s and paid $59.55 at RP Lumber 😂 Dave

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Are you sure about your scenario, if you solar is producing and your using it your grid meter would not be turning. Yes the best way to use net metering solar is to use what you are producing or charging batteries during the day. Mine is like $0.11 savings when using solar and $.04 when...

How about Austria's version of their Jeep. :) Dave

Well found a photo of my '1500' size truck and single axle dump trailer. mater of scale, rated 3800 payload had 2t of sand and it dumped fine, could probably overload it with wet sand. Dave

Ordered pool last year, installed weekend before Memorial Day, finished this phase of deck this Labor day weekend. Costs have come down some for treated; Home Depot 4X4X8 $8.88 4x4x10 $13.88 2X6X8 $7.68 2X6X12 $11.78 5/4X6X8 $4.98 Total was just shy of $1k Dave

While sitting here eating my apple.... What is worse then finding a worm in your apple? Finding a half of worm!

My everyday work boots are Red Wing upper leather with composite toe, for out side snow/rain work Mucks are used. The Red wings are water resistance where as the Muck are water proof. Also use motorcycle boots as well. Dave

My 2017 Dodge has an option for lane control, it will bump the electric steering to keep car in center of lane, if it has to correct to often it will give warnings. Don't use that feature but the adaptive cruse is a nice feature for driving the interstate. It also have adaptive breaking that...

Customer tells waitress that the coffee tastes like mud, she says it is fresh ground.

Out on little local lake kayaking last evening and spotted this guy hanging out above the water.

Stills from video - best i could do for now

File to large, not sure what I'm doing

Heard a different noise out back, neighbor getting field work done.

CPC is what we call them - Circular Plastic connectors...

Going on my second year for my 9.2KW system. This is what I know - Have 24 panels on two series circuits which will produce around 500v DC each. These feed the one inverter which feeds a meter base the 240 VAC then feeds main circuit panel in garage. The inverter and meter base are under...

I have a question for the group... How long after your car's warranty expires will the calls stop for the purchase of extended warranty?

I have a grid tied solar system and this is my understanding: I have two electric fuse panels feeding off my meter base, and solar is tied to panel in garage. You will need some type of controller to control the output of the solar array and generator, that's what the grid provides is a place...

The U-haul worked for this; Dave

I've been using folding box cutter knifes similar to this. Just replace the blade when dull. Dave

New Addition is Grandson approved !!! KLX300R Dave

My Sons gave me this for a Christmas present, Ruger Mark II Target taper bull barrel: Dave

Electric is becoming more main stream, This is in a Walmart lot by Collinsville IL. that I spotted on Saturday. Dave

Here is my new to me fun day car. Not sure about calling this thing a car! 1975 Pinzgauer 710M. x Swiss military vehicle. Dave

Was given this Gun safe, built by my buddies Grandfather around 1951. False key lock, open and lock with knob. Dave

My ceiling took a lot of paint, painted over the exposed closed cell foam, and scissor trusses, the Graco sprayer was great at sucking the paint right out of the 5 gallon bucket.

I have painted OSB on part of my garage walls. 3 courses of cement block then 4' of OSB and 4' of drywall for the ten foot sides. The garage foot print is 28'x40'x10' which used over 40 gallons of primer and white paint on walls and ceiling. Dave

Now I need to learn how to make Adirondack chairs :) here is one I made from Family Handyman plans. Dave

I paid $5k for the spray foam in my garage, Closed cell 4 inches in ceiling and 1 inch on walls. I have 6 inch walls, so added fiberglass bats over the foam to fill wall cavity. The garage is 28X40 Dave

I used sub-floor material as the bottom of my concrete storm shelter roof. Dave

Going strong around here, some quick photo's of central Illinois. Dave

Turn your question around, what are you paying for sweet corn seed? What about using GMO seed? Dave

Was at buds deer camp over the weekend and was able to capture these. Right temps, right fog, right weeds. Dave

I get to start with a blank slate, lets see what it will look like a year from now. Dave

Well here is my latest new 'thing', or as my wife would say TOY. It could be considered tractor related because it does have simi dirt tires:) Kawasaki KRL650. Dave

Over the summer I have been busy with my construction project. I'm building a garage that has a block stem wall that will be 3 layers above slab. The basic size is 28x40 with a 12x12 'storm' room. The questions; 1) How cold can it get before it affects mortar mix? I'm using 'S' Type cement mixed...

I finally bought a new 60" mmm deck for my BX2200. Unfortunately the owner’s manual was not with it. My Dealer will order one, but I need to get the grass cut this weekend. I think I can take a stab at leveling it without the manual. But if anyone has a pdf file or an E-copy that I can get...

A buddy of mine just picked up this little machine. We don't know much about it and have little info on it so far. We believe it's around a 78 model with 65 horse motor. The under carriage has been rebuilt. Been told parts and manuals maybe available thru Komatsu, is this true? Anybody...

This is a plug for Farm Progress Show next week in Decatur, Illinois. The show runs from Tuesday thru Thursday. This is a link to the Show Dave

CJ Mouser's link to her article about Charley web page

This is from one of my favorite comedians... GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently died...) Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - gross and mouthy comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent ... and so very appropriate post 9-11. A wonderful Message by George...

I remember some of you out there talking about having rotator cuff surgery. I had mine in Nov and believe my therapy is coming along. Just seen the surgeon yesterday and he mention the possibly of doing a manipulation (knocking me out, shot of cortisone and moving shoulder through out range of...

I would like to see some comments about rakes. I have a BX2200 and would like to get a 5-foot rake. I have apx 100' of old driveway that I dug up but still have many of the fill rocks around. I also have 1/4 acre of front yard to be leveled out and seeded this fall. I can use my box blade...

I'm not sure what to call tis photo. Any ideas?

I just wanted to say thanks to all the people that have posted. I done a lot of reading before I took delivery last week of my BX2200. One problem I believe I'm going to have because of the FEL is my wheel barrel will not be getting used anymore! It's been to wet to get very munch work done...