so waht ya doin today?

[KeithB]

Here is some pictures of a couple of the air intake rings I was machining. These start out as a solid 5-1/4" piece of round stock. It gets cut into slabs, then the center gets cut out using a hole saw in the big radial arm drill. The core of the Large ring is big enough to use to make the Small ring so we use a smaller holesaw to core it out also. In effect we end up with two short pieces of tubing. Aluminum tubing is outrageously expensive, doing it our way utilizes a less expensive starting material and reduces waste because we can use the cores of the Extra Large to make the Mediums, and the cores of the Large to make the Small.

The only thing visible after assembly is the front radius and bore, which gets finished after machining with medium grit Scotchbrite pads to give a brushed metal look. The ring gets embedded in the fiberglass engine cowling that our customer makes, two rings of one size and one of a different size. Different size engine require different size rings to match the required airflow.

Small (3-1/2" OD) and Large (5-1/4" OD) air inlet rings




The front of the Small ring


The back of the Small ring.

 

[Matt_G]

All depends on the state laws. In NY, if you are not married, you have no status when it comes to death and inheritances. You could live together and own property together for 80 years. You are not recognized as a couple and it the other one croaks without a will, their stuff is going to the closest blood relative. Live in girlfriends don't count.

Interesting.
I live in a state that does recognize common law marriage.
So basically, in Colorado, once you file federal taxes as a married couple, that is documented proof of the marriage.

I just looked this stuff up and I didn't realize that only 7 of the 50 states do recognize common law marriage.
I just assumed that was the norm but it isn't.

 

[L Ross]

Well Happy Thanksgiving my forum friends. Going to be a bit odd today. We moved 4 hours away from family and gatherings take a bit of planning. Then the way families are these days, different parts of the family are gathering today and we are driving up tomorrow. So, a stay at home day with no plans, mild weather, and more chores. So today will be pretty much like any normal day without the ability to run to town to buy much of anything if the need arises.

Oh well, some of the day will be spent in contemplation of all the wonder and joy our lives hold. The thankfulness for my wonderful wife, a phone call to my Mom of 91. Might thaw out a chunk of ring baloney for lunch and be thankful to have it. Especially after that gill of rice and table spoon of vinegar post.

 

[Bret4207]

I understand your feelings. I have a relative who is in a long term committed relationship, years and years already, with a daughter, a house, both work for the same agency. But I fear for the ramifications if there is an untimely death.

Another person, a good friend's daughter, was in a long term unwed relationship, very deeply committed. They have two boys and were planning on finally getting married and in 2019 set a date. Then Covid hit and their plans got scuttled. No big deal right? They planned on waiting out Covid restrictions and then tying the knot, only the young man had a sudden fatal premature heart attack while playing in the water with his boys on Summer vacation in 2020. Just tragic. There are serious financial ramifications for the remaining partner.

Which brings up my issue with the the whole legal end of marriage. Seems like it's a contract between a man and woman, and that's it. Yet, in todays world it's a fulcrum for legal battles, regulation and fees. Nothing good seems to remain unstained by gov't intervention if there's $$$ in it for the bureaucracy.

 

[Bret4207]

I've a strong feeling that Jim's granddaughter will quickly steal his heart.

A week or so ago I posted that the young neighbor couple (don't know their marital status) have a new baby. It's a boy. His parents are free to name him what they want, but Phineas? Finn for short. Phineas T. Bluster comes instantly to mind.

Nah! Phineas and Ferb! A cartoon that was very popular, and funny, from some years back. Named my team of Haflingers after them.

 

[Bret4207]

Ginkgo Bret,,, Ginkgo.

sheez.
went to the store to get a sweet tater.
i was gonna use it in place of carrots with the Yam for tomorrow.
not at 2.69 a pound i ain't,,, of course yams are at giveaway prices right now.

we went over to the 'chicken store' [tractor supply] to get some chicken food it all goes on sale 25% off Friday.
i got two 5$ off coupons for that store so we should be able to get 2 bags for about 12 bucks.
they also have some Columbia boots there.
normally 100 bucks, so 75$,,, that's cheaper than i paid for a pair back in the late 90's which held up for about 15 years and was the most comfortable boots i've ever had... YAAAA!
they don't got my size,,,SIIIIGH!!!! jezus.

What is "Ginko" and why do I want it? Some sort of herb, right?

Get with the manager and order them, or t least a raincheck. Our local TSC (Tractor Supply Company) can do all sorts of stuff you'd think they couldn't, but you need a decent manager that isn't an idiot. Ours has been pestering Corporate to start carrying guns and ammo in NYS like they do in some places down south!

 

[Bret4207]

That's terrible.

Can't get it declared a common law marriage?
Did they ever file taxes as a married couple?

Exactly. You can payeverything as a "married couple" but you can't get health insurance for your "spouse"?!!! There's money involved somewhere in there.

 

[Bret4207]

All depends on the state laws. In NY, if you are not married, you have no status when it comes to death and inheritances. You could live together and own property together for 80 years. You are not recognized as a couple and it the other one croaks without a will, their stuff is going to the closest blood relative. Live in girlfriends don't count.

Even married, you want a will in NYS!!! Our system is not designed for the benefit of people, lets just put it that way.

 

[Bret4207]

Interesting.
I live in a state that does recognize common law marriage.
So basically, in Colorado, once you file federal taxes as a married couple, that is documented proof of the marriage.

I just looked this stuff up and I didn't realize that only 7 of the 50 states do recognize common law marriage.
I just assumed that was the norm but it isn't.

They don't recognize it until there's a lawsuit. Then that relationship suddenly becomes a quasi legal " goldmine. Seen that happen here a lot of times.

 

[Bret4207]

Happy Thanksgiving guys! Hope all of you have a good day! And remember, we ARE blessed no matter what. We just lack the perspective at times to see it.

 

[Snakeoil]

Here is some pictures of a couple of the air intake rings I was machining. These start out as a solid 5-1/4" piece of round stock. It gets cut into slabs, then the center gets cut out using a hole saw in the big radial arm drill. The core of the Large ring is big enough to use to make the Small ring so we use a smaller holesaw to core it out also. In effect we end up with two short pieces of tubing. Aluminum tubing is outrageously expensive, doing it our way utilizes a less expensive starting material and reduces waste because we can use the cores of the Extra Large to make the Mediums, and the cores of the Large to make the Small.

The only thing visible after assembly is the front radius and bore, which gets finished after machining with medium grit Scotchbrite pads to give a brushed metal look. The ring gets embedded in the fiberglass engine cowling that our customer makes, two rings of one size and one of a different size. Different size engine require different size rings to match the required airflow.

Small (3-1/2" OD) and Large (5-1/4" OD) air inlet rings
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The front of the Small ring
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The back of the Small ring.
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Those are nice. Can we expect to see you on a future episode of "Bitchin' Rides"?

 

[CWLONGSHOT]

My hunt buddy txted me 06:30... FROM MY STAND!!



We been watchin this guy and four of his buddies all summer. He was not the biggest but most impressive. Look at those G1's!

CW

 

[Bret4207]

Some buddy!!!

Since our Turkey Day isn't till tomorrow, I spent the day getting a mess of little stuff done. Nothing huge, just little odd jobs. Not a bad way to spend a quiet day.

 

[Ian]

Don't let him around your beer fridge.....or your wife....

 

[CWLONGSHOT]

My hunt buddy txted me 06:30... FROM MY STAND!!

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We been watchin this guy and four of his buddies all summer. He was not the biggest but most impressive. Look at those G1's!

CW

Here is my trail camera pic. Just minutes before he shot the deer.

 

[Rally]

Worked an overnight shift yesterday and got home at 8:15 this morning. Ate and showered, then slept until 14:15. Got up and there were 22 people in the house! The wife and family made a feast fit for a king. Ate until I was stuffed, played half a game of 500 Rummy and had to leave for work. As I was leaving my six year old granddaughter was pouting because I hadn’t taken her to the kennels to give Cash a treat! Lol Back at work now, but at 7:00 AM I start my vacation and don’t have to be back to work until December 12 th. First pheasant hunt starts Saturday in SD.

 

[fiver]

Ginkgo.
is a NUT.
it's originally from China but grows all over Japan now too [now as in at least 300 years]
i believe it's marketed as Ginkgobeloba [sp?] here.
anyway it helps with a variety of things, but the main one is clearing the lungs and stomach issues.

done the thanksgiving thing with the usual suspects.
the 5 day brine on the bird worked out real nice, didn't even make any gravy.

we done some trials and tests for the various dishes.
chestnut rice, cheese bowl of bread, i made the hot yams different but kind of the traditional way [only so many ways to do this...LOL] only double baked,, whatever,,, and some baked then fried/simmered hash browned cheesy taters, Li'l smokies, deviled eggs [with pickled whites] and some spinach/artichoke/cream cheese filled puff pastry.
we made 48 of those, i had 4 the kids 2 Littlegirl 4 and someone is gonna be sorry later cause that left 38 for the other 4 people there, and they were all but one gone.

i think everyone there showed up with a pie.
pecan, pumpkin, sweet tater, banana,,, i saved room LOL but there was a bunch leftover for sure.
enough that even the dogs were like god no please no more damn pie.

the G-girl still comes up with stuff that never ceases to surprise me.
i went out to smoke, she stole my soda and loudly proclaimed G_PA SAID as she proceeded dumping it all down the front of herself while running around their front room deftly out maneuvering three adult women.
she stopped when i walked in and called out her name asking her if i really said she could have it.... head down,,no.
give it back,,,,K. here.

 

[462]

Daughter's for the feast. Son-in-law's mother flew in from The Villages, in Florida, a couple days ago, so there were seven of us. The traditional foods, granddaughter Miss Sarah made a banana cream pie, and my wife did the ham and baked two pumpkin
pies -- one traditional and the other far from it. The far from it version was a real taste treat and good for an extra 1000 calories and two pounds on tomorrow morning's scale.

 

[smokeywolf]

I did the turkey last night on the Kamado. Mom and Son said, might be the best I have ever done. I did the stuffing today. Both also said the best I've done. Mom did the rest of the sides. Turkey carcass is boiling in the stock pot now to make stock.

 

[Mitty38]

We did turkey today. Just my wife, kid and I.
Wife got the turkey ready to go in the oven the night before.
. I got home at 8 am, took it from the fridge, and stuck it in the oven.
Back was hurting so took a Flexeral and hit the sack.
Wife woke me up at 2pm, and we had dinner. Made the mistake of having a couple Hamm's Beer. Should have just had one. Or a glass of wine.
Laid back down. Just now woke up at 11 pm. Man that knocked me out.
Anyhow, sitting here watching the Paul Harrell thanksgiving special.