Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[chipper1]

I am drug tested weekly people who violate the policy at work are terminated immediately. Stoned minds and heavy equipment doesn't mix.

Yeah, that work release sucks

 

[jellyroll]

It's still federally illegal, don't much care what the state has to say about it at this point. I can loose my job, loose my cdl, loose my guns.... just not worth it for me.

Yeah, that work release sucks

Hate the smell of that stinkin crap
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[GrizG]

The worst thing, if I don’t get my guys trained up, they take away my ability to pay them extra time on warranty repair jobs. They literally grab you by your balls and tell you you better play the game my way or else.

Meanwhile, I pulled my hair out trying to find guys that are half qualified and willing to work for what GM reimburses you under warranty time. And then after I hire them, I can’t even let them touch a warranty repair until they get trained, and what’s the motivation to get trained? Get paid 2/3 of the time the customer pay repair?

I’m sure your brother-in-law and I be able to share some great stories over a beer!!

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I understand this predicament all too well... Be careful, it can lead to excessive drinking.

 

[H-Ranch]

With help from Thing 1 today. Some of the cottonwood quarters were too big to consider fitting through the OWB door. (Thing 2 will get her turn to help tomorrow. )

 

[jellyroll]

With help from Thing 1 today. Some of the cottonwood quarters were too big to consider fitting through the OWB door. (Thing 2 will get her turn to help tomorrow. )
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how does cotton wood burn?

 

[JRM]

how does cotton wood burn?

Fast and (not) hot!

 

[JRM]

What’s the recall number??
I’m a parts the parts and service Director at the largest Chevrolet dealership in the Hudson Valley. I have yet to have one of these trucks come into my shop.

Not sure. Here's some info. I thought it was much bigger but they claim only a few thousand affected.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/12/gm-releases-fix-for-2024-chevy-silverado-roof-panel-split/

 

[H-Ranch]

how does cotton wood burn?

It burns great when dry. Just doesn't provide a lot of heat or last very long as mentioned. But it works OK for shoulder season and it is made of wood so I burn it when I get it for free.

 

[djg james]

The guy who's giving me the pile of Mulberry I posted earlier, cut down a Bradford Pear. I took it so he wouldn't have to move to his burn pile. How does it burn?

 

[SS396driver]

Smoking weed is not legal here they will throw you in jail.

Public use isn’t legal here . Just like popping a beer sitting on a park or bus bench

 

[chipper1]

The guy who's giving me the pile of Mulberry I posted earlier, cut down a Bradford Pear. I took it so he wouldn't have to move to his burn pile. How does it burn?

Mulberry has a higher btu rating James.
It splits a little odd, so it doesn't stack as nice as others, but I'd take it if I needed wood.

 

[jellyroll]

Fast and (not) hot!

Yuck!

It burns great when dry. Just doesn't provide a lot of heat or last very long as mentioned. But it works OK for shoulder season and it is made of wood so I burn it when I get it for free.

Beats a snowball!

The guy who's giving me the pile of Mulberry I posted earlier, cut down a Bradford Pear. I took it so he wouldn't have to move to his burn pile. How does it burn?

Mulberry is fantastic firewood it throws the heat!

 

[EchovsStihl63]

Nothing surprises me when it comes to cars. Probably why I've become a car Luddite... the less tech the better! The $1,000+ tail lights in the new Ford PUs is one example of a stupid "improvement." When used as a work truck broken tail lights are pretty common... especially if you go off-road.

Shiiiiiiiii most of my cars did not cost me $1000 for the whole thing

 

[djg james]

Sorry, I wasn't clear. I know about Mulberry. I was asking about Bradford Pear.

 

[farmer steve]

The guy who's giving me the pile of Mulberry I posted earlier, cut down a Bradford Pear. I took it so he wouldn't have to move to his burn pile. How does it burn?

Bradford burns pretty decent. It takes a bit to dry. Keep it off the ground.

 

[GrizG]

If only I had a truck....

 

[Lee192233]

If only I had a truck....
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Probably has a spray in bedliner but doesn't want to get it dirty!

I would bet half the trucks I work on don't have a dent in the bed.

 

[SS396driver]

Big box came today

 

[Lee192233]

Big box came today View attachment 1165444

We've put in a few Blueprint Engines and they've been good. I'm sure you'll be happy.

 

[SS396driver]

We've put in a few Blueprint Engines and they've been good. I'm sure you'll be happy.

For the money it’s a no brainer . New block with roller cam . Aluminum heads 5 year warranty that doesn’t void because owner installed . Hope to install it in the next few weeks