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by sinsual
Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:38 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 5702

IF you can work with the yoke separate from the unit, set it in a deep pool of PB Blaster (rather than WD-40) overnight. Tap the yoke with a hammer periodically. Note I said tap, not play whack a mole. You're after a vibration that will help the PB Blaster to wick up the threads of the broken bolt. ...
by sinsual
Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Worked on tooling for my airplane today.
Replies: 75
Views: 1026

Are you annealing the aluminum before forming it?
by sinsual
Fri Sep 05, 2014 6:40 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Where Are They Now: Everyone Edition
Replies: 34
Views: 587

I am an Alcoholic, Dennis. Been sober just over 3 and a half years now.
by sinsual
Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:33 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Where Are They Now: Everyone Edition
Replies: 34
Views: 587

Getting old sucks. Sadly, I am having to get "old guy" shots each week. Having to also get Vitamin D in Rx doses each week, as well as a few other things that my system just isn't absorbing from supplements or food.
by sinsual
Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:29 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Disaster/Zombie/Armageddon/Economic Collapse Preparation
Replies: 39
Views: 939

If you can determine if the motor was actually made by "Lifan", they are the actual factory that builds the Honda motors. They have a side contract with Honda that allows them to sell their motors to 3rd Party Vendors to use. They seriously suffer from the Monday/Friday syndrome. Motors bu...
by sinsual
Mon Aug 11, 2014 3:59 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Where Are They Now: Everyone Edition
Replies: 34
Views: 587

Still sober
have new toys
working for new insurance company
Expecting new Granddaughter next month
rebuilding a relationship with my youngest daughter
Enjoying sobriety
by sinsual
Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:11 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 6611

Wife surprised me yet again...Long story short, she began asking me for my "Wishlist" as I had to sell off my Carry Gun due to an emergency. (I borrowed my friend's Glock with the intent to buy in the meantime) While showing her what each gun on the wish list was, and then explaining why I...
by sinsual
Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Disaster/Zombie/Armageddon/Economic Collapse Preparation
Replies: 39
Views: 939

I am looking into a small diesel generator. AS it will not only be used for emergency, it will also be used to operate a Welder, and needs to be able to power the AC system during the summer. Fortunately for us, our Grid is redundant. We can lose a transformer station and all it will do is lower the...
by sinsual
Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:47 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Experimenting with meals
Replies: 3
Views: 104

Since you have the smoker now, try smoking up some pork chops and using that in place of the bacon in your Benedict. Different flavors of smoke will have a huge effect on the outcome. You can also experiment with the Hollandais by blending in different fresh herbs. A savory blend of Sage/Thyme/Marjo...
by sinsual
Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:07 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Gun Range Report: An afternoon of shooting
Replies: 14
Views: 343

Gun range report. 125gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip over 43.5gr IMR4895 from my .308 Axis at 100yrds...(Led Sled with no weights) http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/wyckedflesh/IMG_1466_zps23dbc79f.jpg The wife got me a Lee turret Press and dies in exchange for a Coach Purse (I got the better deal ;))...
by sinsual
Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:23 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Fall TV Preview: What are you watching?
Replies: 24
Views: 327

Tried a little Almost Human. It's sort of "police-procedural meets cyberpunk-lite." It's not bad, and I suspect when I was 12, I'd have worshiped it, but I'd like to see the cyberpunk get a little heavier. Also a little tired of sci fi series in which we have the technology to built self-...
by sinsual
Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 6611

New to me. No range shots, as when I got to the range, I found out the PO had replaced the extractor with one from another caliber (not noticeable at the shop). A little time with an arkansas stone and now she is ready to head back to the range. My FIRST TC Contender, something I had wanted since th...
by sinsual
Wed Nov 06, 2013 4:12 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Officially Old...
Replies: 10
Views: 388

Spent the weekend with my Grandaughter. Due to the need for continued specialized treatment for her cancer, we moved her and her mom to California so she could continue to be seen at Children's LA...and after driving in from work...this is what I woke up to http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/wyc...
by sinsual
Sat Oct 19, 2013 1:27 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Gang Phrases Help
Replies: 4
Views: 114

I always thought it referred to getting arrested on multiple charges

ie: "That cop be throwin' books at my ass, I be looking 10-12..."
by sinsual
Thu Oct 10, 2013 5:05 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Gun Range Report: An afternoon of shooting
Replies: 14
Views: 343

I have a spare Bog that normally holds my medium format camera sitting collecting dust...
by sinsual
Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:36 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: No infant should have eye cancer...
Replies: 4
Views: 368

BTW, Evie has become one of the Poster Children for Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund, both US and Internationally. The Below picture shows you what the cancer looks like with an iPhone 4 and flash... I think you can figure out which pupil the tumor is in... http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/wyckedflesh/...
by sinsual
Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:14 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Gun Range Report: An afternoon of shooting
Replies: 14
Views: 343

trying to work a trade for a Rock Island 1911...4 inch bull barrel model. I like mine. :D Trade fell through, but what model is yours and what work have you done to it if any? UJ, I have a plethora of tripods at the moment, let me know what your looking for, if I have something close to it, (except...
by sinsual
Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:09 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: New Bike (Alternate title: I'm a dumbass)
Replies: 11
Views: 282

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/wyckedflesh/Ninja250R/2011-06-19145006.jpg Earl, that is my main bike right now. I have a whopping $7g into it including the race exhaust, bags and racks, Power Commander and Auto Tuner for the EFI. There are a lot of people who have set their Versys up along ...
by sinsual
Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:56 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Media Center PC Build
Replies: 8
Views: 229

Well, I don't know what the image shake was on the TRENDnet adapters was, but it's gone now. Funny thing, though, is when the subwoofer for the stereo is on/plugged in. Whenever the adapters are streaming data, the subwoofer picks up a little bit of line noise over the power cable and transmits it ...
by sinsual
Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:43 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 5702

I will pass your thanks onto my father. He is the reason Dynamix II made that album to begin with. See, he helped write the rules and helped sponsor this thing called "IASCA" or International Audio Sound Challenge Association. So how did that tape come about you ask? They needed music that...
by sinsual
Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:07 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Gun Range Report: An afternoon of shooting
Replies: 14
Views: 343

trying to work a trade for a Rock Island 1911...4 inch bull barrel model. Trying to find out if I can buy the kit to use the .22TCM rounds without having to buy a whole new gun too.
by sinsual
Sat Jun 01, 2013 4:57 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: New Bike (Alternate title: I'm a dumbass)
Replies: 11
Views: 282

Nice!

We are looking at leasing a Hardley, when we ran the numbers, it works out to $45-55 per month. It sadly, keeps me from modifying it, which makes the wife real happy. We are either looking at a V-Rod or maybe either a Dyna or fat bob.
by sinsual
Fri May 10, 2013 8:38 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: The Compleat Lovecraftian Bar Guide
Replies: 5
Views: 251

I got rather fond of Lucid and Mansynthe before I quit drinking.
by sinsual
Fri May 10, 2013 7:59 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 5702

People who buy brand new cars confuse me. My parents, for example, who are going to trade a 2011 Ford F-150 for a 2014 Ford F-150 because they can get a lower interest rate on the payments...the completely ludicrous payments, which they're now going to have to pay for another two years. I understan...
by sinsual
Fri May 10, 2013 7:43 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Gun Control
Replies: 13
Views: 369

CCW has taken on a new meaning here in AZ. Going through the process, aside from quicker times through Cabela's gun purchase lines, weighs in heavy should you use a firearm for self defense. Whether at home, or out and about, concealed or open carry. If you have a CCW, the prosecution seems to be mo...
by sinsual
Wed May 01, 2013 5:51 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Media Center PC Build
Replies: 8
Views: 229

I recently added a wireless extender/repeater to my boss' house. Above the main router, I mounted the first one to the ceiling, ran a hard line through the floor, to a second extender/repeater at floor level. Ran a power line from the baseboard on the second floor, to where the two boxes were, and p...
by sinsual
Wed May 01, 2013 5:07 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Gun Control
Replies: 13
Views: 369

I live in a County where the Federal Government has filed Suit against the Sherrif's department for enforcing Illegal Immigration Laws...interesting that 30% of those "Racially Profiled" people arrested, had already been deported multiple times for violent crimes. Let me repeat that "...
by sinsual
Wed May 01, 2013 4:51 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Fuck the Police (a poll of sorts)
Replies: 16
Views: 334

I got back from Iptwo weeks in Ireland as something other than a tourist. I spent a lot of time talking with many people on a level I would have never gotten as a tourist. Mind you, this is a country where gun ownership is very limited. This has an interesting effect on what crime is rampant. Where ...
by sinsual
Wed May 01, 2013 3:26 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 5702

An interesting thing happened on the way to the forum.... We traded the oldest daughter's 2004 PT Cruiser in towards a 2013 Kia Soul + back in March. In turn we gave her our 2007 Kia Spectra. Thanks to some errors on the part of the stealership, we actually walked out paying $3K UNDER KBB used car v...
by sinsual
Thu Feb 21, 2013 3:48 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 6611

paladin2019 wrote:
sinsual wrote:Sold my $500 DPMS for $1000 cash...

Picked up another lower with trigger for $50...
See, dear? It's an investment.
That's what I said to her, she was just happy it was another Grand towards Ireland for next month...
by sinsual
Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 6611

Sold my $500 DPMS for $1000 cash...

Picked up another lower with trigger for $50...
by sinsual
Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: No infant should have eye cancer...
Replies: 4
Views: 368

No infant should have eye cancer...

Those who have caught it on FB already know, but the last 6 months, my wife, daughter and I have been dealing with a serious issue. At 4 months old, my little Granddaughter Evie, was diagnosed with Bilateral Retinoblastoma, or RB for short. A Genetic Cancer that first manifests in the eyes. We were ...
by sinsual
Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:06 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 5702

Hrm. Now I want to put a Suzuki Hayabusa engine [and sequential gearbox] in my Cherokee. What a dreadful idea. The Busa would burn out clutches way to fast. That is one of the issues the heavier conversions are having. If you are REALLY interested in this idea, http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewf...
by sinsual
Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:42 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 5702

Edmunds: If you're looking for a used Volvo V70 from this generation, there are a few changes to be aware of. In 2004, the 2.4T was replaced by the 2.5T, which offered a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder that pumped out 208 hp. An all-wheel-drive V70 (separate from the SUV-styled XC trim level) ...
by sinsual
Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 5702

I can't believe clutches are still the standard on bikes. It seems like the bike would be able to do this better than the rider by now! I know they have them on cars, but they're usually appalling; I would have thought they'd be standard on bikes by now, though. There are some automagic transmissio...
by sinsual
Mon Sep 03, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 5702

Does that have a sequential gearbox? Do you have to clutch it, or can you just grab the next gear? I would have to think real hard to come up with a motorcycle that does not have a sequential gear box. You "can" speed shift, but after a while, something is going to break, whether it is th...
by sinsual
Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:56 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 6611

Ouch...

Wonder who is supplying their barrel blanks...maybe I can just order one from them :D
by sinsual
Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:51 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 5702

I don't know bikes well, so forgive me, but what am I looking at on the bottom, with the five what-look-like-valve-springs and the giant gear? That is a Dry-Clutch. It is what you hear when a Ducati rolls up next to you at a stoplight. Some people hate it, to them it sounds like marbles being shake...
by sinsual
Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:28 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars, Part III
Replies: 449
Views: 5702

Nice progress. After waiting nearly 3 months for the top end gasket set to arrive...The new rings have been installed, Total Seal rocks by the way. Custom cut $120 and done in 3 days. Cleaned up the ports, got a decent polish out of it too. Filled the oil cooler with foaming Bore Cleaner...I mean se...
by sinsual
Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:57 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 6611

Any updates on the 6.5 Grendal yet Ray?
by sinsual
Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:07 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Wellbutrin
Replies: 18
Views: 414

Good on you Bone!
by sinsual
Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:53 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Wellbutrin
Replies: 18
Views: 414

Serious Paul wrote:And here I was thinking the real damned question is when we cut out his kidney's and sell them will we use a Coleman cooler, or one of those softpaks....Damn priorities are all...fuxxored.... ;)
I vote softpak, they fit in the hard bags on my bike.
by sinsual
Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:45 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Wellbutrin
Replies: 18
Views: 414

I'm not going to the rehab. Period. And while you may say that UPS can't hold me back or face a lawsuit... well, it's kind of hard to prove why they pass me up for a promotion, as it can come down to something as simple as my divisional manager not liking me. . First, as ThreeTwo pointed out, that ...
by sinsual
Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:20 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: GPS Tracking
Replies: 9
Views: 408

I use my smartphone for GPS work all the time, even when I am way the hell out of any kind of cell reception. I know at least a dozen people that have the SPOT. Another place to look is www.ADVRider.com They are Adventure Bike Riders who go to very remote areas. They not only have gadgets they can r...
by sinsual
Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:14 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Wellbutrin
Replies: 18
Views: 414

And that leads me to wonder: If I am laying off the pot because it could get me fired, and because I'd rather play a video-game... am I really addicted to it? A normal person who is not an addict does not do controlled smoking/drinking/using. They do not wonder "do I have a problem" Do th...
by sinsual
Thu Jun 28, 2012 2:15 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 6611

Check to see if the spring is over sprung. If it allows too much play with the bulb, it seems to make a lousy connection. Also check to see if the light reflector may not be making contact with the body of the flashlight. The body is the grounding system. There is a kit out there that converts a 4-6...
by sinsual
Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Grocery Budget
Replies: 7
Views: 265

Never shop hungry! Make sure you eat before you go grocery shopping, it really cuts down on the impulse buying. Look for the "offbrand" grocers (Food-4-Less, Sav-a-Lot, Wiinnco etc) 75% of their products are name brand products in a non-name brand label. Many companies do a run of "X&...
by sinsual
Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 6611

For the C/D size lights there are LED kits that use 6/12/24 LEDs for insane outputs. Of course, your looking at dropping $100+ for the kits.
by sinsual
Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My new toy.
Replies: 498
Views: 6611

Damn... I was going to ask a smart question, then decided to see what it would cost to match my 2AA Mini Maglight, if I were to buy one today off the shelf, then add the upgrades... I paid $9 for the mini 15 years ago. $10 for the Xenon bulb and buttswitch upgrade about 10 years ago. When the Xenon ...
by sinsual
Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:34 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: We have become too "plugged in."
Replies: 5
Views: 253

It is interesting to note. MOST of the major Time Management courses and seminars make one thing clear. "Social Technology has made work take longer" Social Technology feeds on the myth of "Multitasking". My department has been doing a lot of time management seminars and courses....