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General => IHADAV8 Playground => Topic started by: Pyro6 on February 08 2014, 11:37:31 AM
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I'm trying to get a couple days off. Looking at hopping a train somewhere in Amtraks routes south and west, mostly west. San Diego and Seattle are on the top of the list. Figure I'm gonna catch a sleeper car, chill for 3-4 days and head back. Any train stops along the way that might be interesting?
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Well if you can wait until the end of March we're having the first Texas Buick nationals on the 29th. It would get you out of the snowbelt and give you a taste of Texas before it gets hot down here. :023: :026:
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That might not be out of the question. We have Motorama in Harrisburg this weekend, next weekend is Daytona already, points racing doesn't start til end of April. I just need to get away. Maybe Tastykakes and Hoggie rolls are in order? Where's the closest Amtrak station?
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I know there's one in the DFW area but I don't know if Austin or Waco have 1. The track's right near I-35 so it would be a straight shot down from DFW in a couple of hours. A friend of mine from South Carolina is coming for the races and I've got smoked brisket and ribs as well as some of my homemade wine for Friday night before the races. Most likely take some hotlinks to the races rather than buy at the track so we're just about prepared for anything. :rock:
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How far from Austin are you?
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About 2 hours, but the races are closer to Austin. We have a local resort here on lake Whitney that my friend will be staying at from Thursday to Sunday. It's called Bosque resort and it offers fishing, horse riding, golf, and a bunch of other things. If you want a link just say so.
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Send it, I'll check it out.
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Here you go. I think it may just be something you'd like for a visit. :rock:
http://www.bosqueresort.com/ (http://www.bosqueresort.com/)
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Thanks Charlie, checked it out and the prices are very reasonable. Been doing nothing but plowing, shoveling snow, cleaning cars off before bringing them in, rescheduling, and trying to keep everybody happy. Just finished a class tonight on VVT controls. As of now, we're 6 jobs behind: upper control arm bushings on a 71 El Camino, 98 Stratus timing belt and water pump, 2010 Silverado low oil pressure, PT alignment and broken wheel stud, my local locksmiths Kohler generator fuel issue, and a Sorento no start (timing belt)? Plus, regular scheduled stuff. Next week I have a Caddy CTS 2.8 thermostat. Anybody ever done one of those?. 4.4 hours.
I'm working on an over the road "training run", trucking south, rent a car for sightseeing (or attend races), take the train home. Until we get caught up, it might just be the end of March.
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The races are the last weekend in March and the crappie will be biting. I'll even make you a deal. I'll be serving brisket, ribs, and hot links that weekend and if you show up I'll even temp you with some homemade wine that will be ready about the same time. :player:
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PM me the info when you've got it nailed down and we'll make it a party. Mr Wood might (I doubt it) even show up for some fun. :rock:
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Is the race at Little River Dragway?
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http://littleriverdragway.com/ (http://littleriverdragway.com/)
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Thanks Rich. You gonna be there?
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He's planning on it last I heard. Carl (Supercpa) should be there as well as a lot of the LSBPC guys and gals. :rock:
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Thanks Rich. You gonna be there?
Gonna try. Not sure if I will have a car there but the boy wants to go. It is a two or so hour drive for me but i still don't have the trans in the Regal and am loosing my storage place for my GS so I have been getting my trailer ready to go get it this weekend.
My new u joints came today so All i think I need is trans fluid. I have my eye on a bucket of multi-viscosity tractor fluid at the local AZ. Maybe the next payday.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Coastal-640-oz-Multitrac-tractor-fluid/_/N-255s?itemIdentifier=54318 (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Coastal-640-oz-Multitrac-tractor-fluid/_/N-255s?itemIdentifier=54318)
(http://contentinfo.autozone.com/znetcs/product-info/en/US/ctl/42909/image/3/)
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You don't have the TBS orielly account Rich? I can give you the number which might help on a discount.
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The trip is on.
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Looking forward to meeting up Gary. First batch of wine is in the bottle and the second should be done just as you get here. :rock:
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Did you get my e-mail yesterday? I''ll send you my flight info on my Hotmail account. I sure hope it gets alot warmer til I get there!
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No email Gary. It may have gotten stuck in the filters. PM me yours and I see if one will make it to you.
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Orbitz notified me Gary. :cheers:
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The weather is starting to make me nervous.
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Well it was pretty and 61 today, but wind gusts up to 48 MPH, so it was a bit chilly. Nothing to be scared about here. :D
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60 degrees here earlier in the week. 18 on my way to work.
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Well today was low 70's and tomorrow will be warmer. So nice not to have to wear long johns and a coat all day. :rock: They're having a cookoff Saturday in town with 130 entries and I get to be one of the judges. :tongue Brisket. pork, chicken, and sausage as well as free beer. :O Thank God I won't be driving. :rofl:
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You do have a gym membership don't you?
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Got firewood and an ax if you need a workout Gary. :rofl: If you feel like going for a run you can chase the goats for a while. :icon_fU:
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I'm told that a good weight workout consists of reps of 12oz. at a time. Gym, ax, or running unnecessary.
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16oz weights work better Gary. :rofl:
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So what is the temperature that a Texan puts on long johns? 65?
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16oz weights work better Gary. :rofl:
I'll be on vacation and want to take it easy. Less weight, more reps.
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Depends on the Texan, but if I'm out in 60 or lower I'll wear long johns and in the high 50's, I'm in coveralls. :rofl:
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I just want nude beach weather :rock:
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Polar nude beach. Winter Olympics could've pulled it off. Nude beach and skiing.
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My sinus's have gone nuts this weekend plus it got to 60+ today, and I never got out of the long johns or my coat. Heaters are on and I'm freezing my ass off. Going to go to bed early and I hope this stuff breaks up overnight.
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Last of the main course was cooked today and all that's left is making the beans and potato salad, which will be done on Thursday. :cheers: About 1/2 of this will be eaten for my lunch this week so it's not as much as you may think. :O
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I guess April first will be the start of my new diet.
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Anybody REALLY familiar with the Atlanta airport?
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I have flown through it a few times - what do you want to know?
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I guess April first will be the start of my new diet.
Well I can always serve you some hay and fresh grass Gary. The goats seem to like it after all. :rofl:
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Mark, I was trying to figure the layout thru their website. It looks fairly overwhelming and I only have 37 minutes to get on the next plane. Charlie, with my wife's cooking, hay looks appetizing. :atbeer:
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Mark, I was trying to figure the layout thru their website. It looks fairly overwhelming and I only have 37 minutes to get on the next plane. Charlie, with my wife's cooking, hay looks appetizing. :atbeer:
It is indeed very spread out, but the train system is pretty efficient - you should be fine.
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Thanks :cheers:
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Thanks :cheers:
The one thing I REALLY hate about ATL is if you have to rent a car - car rental places seem to be miles away from the main terminal. :x
Sounds like you are just passing through though.
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Just passin thru to Texas. Car rental at Dallas FW.
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Oh boy Schatz family vacation!! Atlanta's airport is a small city!! They have a train that takes you from terminal to terminal. If you walk a terminal add about 15 per terminal good exercise. Where you going Gary?
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Oh boy Schatz family vacation!! Atlanta's airport is a small city!! They have a train that takes you from terminal to terminal. If you walk a terminal add about 15 per terminal good exercise. Where you going Gary?
To the first (hopefully annual) Texas Buick Nationals Stephan. :rock: I think DFW is bigger since it's spread out more. :hmm
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After this morning Stefan, I'm convinced I made the right choice to wait until the end of March to escape and detune. I'm really tired of this weather and various other aggravations. I'm struggling to not upgrade my ticket to one way. :rolleyes; :cheers:
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Just picked up fresh butterscotch krimpets and "hoggie" rolls. :atbeer:
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Texas is nice you might actually want to stay there!! I've been to Austin and San Antonio both great cities! Gary you need to bring two boxes of Tastykakes they make those things smaller nowadays!! Oh well have some cold ones and some big Texas sized steaks! Enjoy!
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Two boxes are loaded and ready to fly.
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Finally, some time off. I hope the rain stops and the sun shines for the next 5 days. Next stop, Texas.
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Finally, some time off. I hope the rain stops and the sun shines for the next 5 days. Next stop, Texas.
Rain's pretty much done for now and the weekend is looking like it's going to be in the 70's and sunny. We're having barbecued brisket and ribs as well as hot links, Stefan. Thursday night we may have steaks but Friday and race day will be the above mentioned. :rock: Gary even gets to have some of the homemade wine I'm infamous for and I think he's in for a surprise, and if he drinks to much, and hangover. :rofl:
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We are getting rain most of the weekend temps in the 50's. it's been a cold, snowy winter. I'm sure you guys will have a good time! Do they even have grapes in Texas Charlie to make wine?
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We are getting rain most of the weekend temps in the 50's. it's been a cold, snowy winter. I'm sure you guys will have a good time! Do they even have grapes in Texas Charlie to make wine?
We've got grapes and other fruits but 1 wine is apple with peach slices and the other is white grapes with raspberry and peach slices. The apple came out better and much stronger but both are good.
I'm just finishing up the beans, which are kidney beans, a whole white onion, 1 bell pepper, and 1 jalapeno with some seasoning. I already ate but the smell is making me hungry again. After cooking for 4 hours on high they'll be left to simmer all night on low and I'll try them again in the morning before they go in the fridge until Friday.
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BBQ ribs and brisket?? No smoker?? Charlie you disappoint me.
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BBQ ribs and brisket?? No smoker?? Charlie you disappoint me.
The ribs and brisket were cooked on a smoker for over 8 hours Rob. I figured Stefan would understand BBQ easier since very few really understand what smoking involves. :rolleyes; Just the sausage was cooked for 4 hours at low temp so the flavor would be better. :rock: I doubt Gary's had food like this before but I think he'll like it. The brisket falls apart and the ribs fall off the bone. :O These were done by my boss as a fund raiser for West High school athletics and so far all of them have been really good. They were selling fully cooked brisket for $35 and ribs for $17 to help the high school. I got to help out with some of it and all of the men of West come in with their smokers to help. One smoker is the size of my truck and will hold 72 brisket at 1 time. :icon_eyes:
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Ok. You can slide. Btw, that's the way we go racing. The last race we went to we brought: 9 racks of ribs, a 24lb turkey, pork shoulder and other stuff for the grill. Gary we need a full report how the southerners cook.
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My BG experience is not complete without a few trips to "Smokey Pig". Mmmmmmm
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is that what they are calling the strip club now? Interesting...
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First, we're Texans, not southerners. :013: Gary and Ray made it and I knew we were in trouble when they called because they couldn't figure out how to get out of the parking lot at the car rental. :rofl: This is gonna be fun but I hope they don't decide to go exploring or I may have to get the state troopers to find them. :O
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First, we're Texans, not southerners. :013:
Crap--- Charlie got insulted and I missed it? :player:
Gary and Ray made it and I knew we were in trouble when they called because they couldn't figure out how to get out of the parking lot at the car rental. :rofl: This is gonna be fun but I hope they don't decide to go exploring or I may have to get the state troopers to find them. :O
Mt Joy is a pretty small town, heard they got 'lectricity now tho!
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I'm expecting plenty of pix posted of the event. I wont be able to attend this year but hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable event.
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Here's the pics I've got and I'm sure Gary will post some when he gets home. Met a lot of guys and a few gals that were fun and helped a few newbys out. Overall it was a lot of fun and I hope we get to do it next year. :rock: The motley crew from left to right is, Gary, Me, My friend Greg, Ray, and Jason, which we just met. Gary coached him on how to launch and bracket race for the first time. With Gary's help Jason dropped .2 off his times and if he had pedaled just a little slower wouldn't have broken out of his bracket. :(
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Awesome, looking forward to more pix and commentary.
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Well I'll load a few more to help out. Since it wasn't exclusively a Buick event other cars showed up as well. the back of the chevy is what a lot of guys saw because it wasn't even close to stock. He never opened the hood but my guess is an LS engine with either a turbo ro centrifical supercharger under the hood. It was surprisingly fast and won quite a few races. I also thought I'd give the yankees and idea of what passes for a smoker down here. :cheers: The smoker's in front and the shop's in the background with the truck as a size reference. :rock: And here's Gary and Ray Friday night just as we finished dinner. The leftovers were taken to the track so we could snack on them the whole day. BTW, I think Gary's getting used to a little spicy food since eating some of mine. He only choked a few times on the cheddar and jalapeno hot links and even ate 1 of the jalapeno pickles. He did say the his mouth went numb after the pickle but he ate another hotlink at the track so I think he might like them now. :rofl:
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Looks like you fellas had a good time. Looks like a nice little track to go to!
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It was a small track but after our races were over the "locals" started coming in for their races. It still had a friendly feeling to it and nothing major happened other than one guy dumping water on the track as he was going down it. :icon_evil:
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I really didn't want to come back to PA!!! I had a fantastic time, relaxed, ate, drank, gotta speeding ticket, missed my 1st flight connection, played pool, checked out some goats, went to the races, and than ate some more. Got lost and turned the car around alot. Rob, Charlie was an awesome cook, wasn't his first day BBq'n. And oh, now I say "y'all" whenever I can. Stefan, the track reminded me of 75-80. Charlie has more goats than neighbors, they are interesting little creatures. All kidding aside, we got there Thursday, ate supper at the Resort after Charlie got off work. Great filet wrapped in bacon. Shot the breeze til bout ten. Sacked out. Friday, slept in, went to breakfast @ 9 or so. Didn't do a damn thing til Charlie got off work @4. We pigged out as the pics show, Ray ran out of gas @8, so we went back to the Resort, we had a big day planned Sat anyway. Got together for breakfast at 9, headed to the track @10:30. Great time at the races and the Lone Star club was a great bunch. Jason had some questions on bracket racing and we worked together to get him familiar with the sport. He broke out first round, I took the blame, I gave him way to much room, I think a 12.73 dial on a12.68 on the brakes. He was picking up where I thought he would drop off. The track stayed good and the air was perfect. No excuse but my bad for not knowing his car and the days weather. Everybody had me spoiled, very nice people from the Club, and all the people back at the Resort. Final note, keep in mind, Charlie, Ray, and I didn't even meet until last week, and I swear we laughed from Thursday until Sat like we knew each other for years. Not Sunday though cause I was bummin, wanted to stay just a little longer. Well the Arlington police were nice too and saw that I left a small donation before leaving Texas. They bid me farewell too, y'all.
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LOL Was very happy to have you down here Gary and I hope this happens again next year so we can get more to join it. BTW, my phone took a crap yesterday so I need you to call me. I hate when things like this happen. :013:
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Glad you had a good time!
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I raced on this track in the Sixties...:D it looks the same now as it did then. We used to also go to Prairie Hill which was in the middle of a cotton field...saw Don Garlits run in the high 8's spinning the tires all the way....
these little tracks are hard to beat for atmosphere and a good time....
Glad you broke Gary in on real BBQ....those links sound delicious!!
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Had a friend that won a lot of trophies with a 'baker back in the sixties...
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I raced on this track in the Sixties... :D it looks the same now as it did then. We used to also go to Prairie Hill which was in the middle of a cotton field...saw Don Garlits run in the high 8's spinning the tires all the way....
these little tracks are hard to beat for atmosphere and a good time....
Glad you broke Gary in on real BBQ....those links sound delicious!!
The funniest thing was watching Gary eat a single slice of pickled jalapeno Steve. The first couple of bites he looked fine, and then I think he was trying to breath fire. :rofl: He kept saying his tongue had gone numb and then his right side. :cheers: I think we broke him in since Saturday he ate one of the last remaining cheddar jalapeno hot links and didn't think anything about it. :rock:
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gary I was messing with Charlie, I'm sure the food was outstanding. my first time bracket racers I go by their best then -.03 and tell them to run it out the door! glad to see it was a good itme!
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I raced on this track in the Sixties... :D it looks the same now as it did then. We used to also go to Prairie Hill which was in the middle of a cotton field...saw Don Garlits run in the high 8's spinning the tires all the way....
these little tracks are hard to beat for atmosphere and a good time....
Glad you broke Gary in on real BBQ....those links sound delicious!!
The funniest thing was watching Gary eat a single slice of pickled jalapeno Steve. The first couple of bites he looked fine, and then I think he was trying to breath fire. :rofl: He kept saying his tongue had gone numb and then his right side. :cheers: I think we broke him in since Saturday he ate one of the last remaining cheddar jalapeno hot links and didn't think anything about it. :rock:
Those links are damned good...I need to go by venison world here and see if they have some...they used to
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Big shout out to all the folks I met at little river this last weekend. Most fun I've had in a long time.
Charlie, was a bit busy today to get through all my required reading but I'll get to it. Expect a call later this week to confirm my parts list.
Looking forward to researching this board...
Jason
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Maybe you just didn't want to come back to work Gary!! Can always tell when you got good company when you can BS like you been BS'ing for years with them!! Goats are good to have hope you don't have them all named Charlie. My wife has two Nubian goats she takes care of at her work, quite the characters those two are!!
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Big shout out to all the folks I met at little river this last weekend. Most fun I've had in a long time.
Charlie, was a bit busy today to get through all my required reading but I'll get to it. Expect a call later this week to confirm my parts list.
Looking forward to researching this board...
Jason
Not a problem Jason. Gary called this morning when I was busy and I didn't get to call him back until 2 my time. I didn't eat lunch until then but I did snack a little around 11 expecting to work all day without a break. Alignment machine decided to go to crap just as I was finishing an alignment and that took an extra hour to get things done. :013:
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Maybe you just didn't want to come back to work Gary!! Can always tell when you got good company when you can BS like you been BS'ing for years with them!! Goats are good to have hope you don't have them all named Charlie. My wife has two Nubian goats she takes care of at her work, quite the characters those two are!!
We've got boer, austrailian, minitures, and pygmy goats and they can be fun, but they can be a pain at times. One of the pygmy had kids and they are so small as babies that they can walk through some of the fencing. We've got 2 that are being bottle fed right now and they behave like puppies. They'll follow us around. One of the miniatures is such a pain that she will ride the gator when we check the fences. :rofl:
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Jason I'm glad you had a good time. Really felt awful I dialed you wrong. :013: