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I saw Santa today on a fire truck, which is always exciting. I believe you can always see him on a fire truck before he comes to your house. Also, Uncle Danny and Aunt Pally are litterers. She did get “Barbie Gymnastic Divas” and a Disney doll. Anyway, I hope everyone has a great holiday season and I wish you all no Christmas trees, large tv boxes and wrapping paper being dumped in your front yard or at your car wash.
The first picture is a modified version the second picture it the original Mark 7 setup.
I had a problem with one of the bays weep system not working and noticed this solenoid (first picture). How many solenoids do you need for a weep system? One per bay? And why is the pvc labeled “Weep” and the solenoid labeled “Tire Clean Weep Lock” it is connected to the high pressure hose? It does not make sense. I guess Greg, the previous owner, changed the weep to one solenoid and cut off the “Tire Clean” solenoids? I need to rip out half the crap in this Mark 7 setup. The problem with the weep was that the needle valve was clogged. Is the needle valve really necessary for a weep setup?
I decided to mix up a batch of Garnett Ultra-Wash ($47.50 50 lbs.). I used hot water and 2.42 pounds (5 cups) of powder. This product smells good and I will be interested how it works.
I used my paint mixer and I did not make a mess.
Some moron hit the postman’s jeep thing. Looks like the person tried to knock them in a ditch.
Have you ever wondered how a Twice the Ice, ice machine / vendor worked? Have you ever wanted to watch a video on how Double the Ice comes out of the little house? I know, why would you? But I made a video for the one person that is interested. I get a lot of people searching for information so I thought, why not make a video?
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After the MEP1 / Bill comments on my last fluorescent bad idea, I though maybe someone could help me with this question. So, I was at Home Depot (because I go every other day) and saw these compact fluorescent / mercury vapor replacements. This looks like an interesting idea. Has anyone used / seen these before? The Home Depot sales person said they were the best thing ever.
So I guess I am a moron again. My little car somehow ran out of gas. So I decided to use my Magellan skills and my trusty Garmin gps device to blaze a short cut through some neighborhoods and the woods.
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When I got to the railroad tracks all I could think of when I was trying to find an easy way up the bank was the scene from Stand By Me and the song. But there was no bridge and train.
When walking down one of the train tracks (I had to get over 2 tracks) I found whatever this is. It looks kind of important for a train? But I am not a conductor.
It was an adventure of a lifetime. I saw a broken down outhouse and horses on some farm like area. All I know is I thought I was going to get shot or find a “dead body” (bad joke from movie?). Well, after my hour of hiking and navigating the back country, I gave up and I may have called for a ride back to my car. I do not really remember.
I purchase a new to me, Bolens electronic lawn mower. I purchased it from Lowes for $25. It was used and repaired though.
Is this possible to replace the ends of the fluorescent light fixture so I do not need to purchase these commercial bulbs (Home Depot sells replacements)? The last picture should have shown 2 wasp nests inside the fixture, that is great!
I believe this company is against illegal immigration? Second picture, I am not really sure if this company is affiliated with the illegal immigration people but “Outdoors with Archie Phillips” is next door. It is “Alabama’s only complete outdoor show” I have really no clue what that is talking about.
