Search:

Type: Posts; User: dec

Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.04 seconds.

  1. Replies
    56
    Views
    64,324

    I'll be leaving you all soon.......

    I have been unable to participte lately due to a diagnosis of cancer. My doctors have given my the news that I my time is very short. I want to thank everyone for all the posts and the enjoyment...
  2. Replies
    3
    Views
    2,304

    rust on black pipe nipple

    Never really thought about it that much but I have always kept my gas pipping nipples dry so rust would not be a problem. Now and then I come across one with a little rust on the threads and just...
  3. If I'm wearing a belt there is a leatherman on...

    If I'm wearing a belt there is a leatherman on it. Have been using them a good 36 years. Have 4 originals 1 wave. When only thing was originals I would wait till 3 needed repair or updating and send...
  4. This was an earlier model then blue box of death...

    This was an earlier model then blue box of death but it ended up being the problem. Honeywell universal ignition module took care of it.
  5. Replies
    22
    Views
    7,415

    Had a supco capacitor tester for years before I...

    Had a supco capacitor tester for years before I had a meter to test them. I used the hell out of that thing must be 30 years old by now. So when I got a meter that would do it I left it on the truck...
  6. Old carrier igniter lights lights for only a sec repeatily

    Ok I know this is a relic but he just heats a storage area and it has been running fine for years. Its a carrier 58efs100-2. It had the gas valve and ignition module replace a good 15 years ago with...
  7. Replies
    40
    Views
    6,585

    Have never wore watches or rings. Before cell...

    Have never wore watches or rings. Before cell phones it was the shop clock or truck clock as far as for when to be at next job or billing time. Too risky in my opinion:.02:
  8. Replies
    26
    Views
    4,640

    I have found the older I get, the less I like...

    I have found the older I get, the less I like heights. Its like I look at it that I have gotten by all the years with no accidents because of heights ( knock on wood ) and I don't want it to happen...
  9. Replies
    13
    Views
    2,779

    Its been over 20 years sense I installed one. Now...

    Its been over 20 years sense I installed one. Now I just tell them to get rid of existing ones if they need replacing or pick something different on new installations being its usally too much...
  10. spent a lot of thought and time in answering this...

    spent a lot of thought and time in answering this post ....... Too bad it disappeared and never showed up after going thru all the steps posting it . Not sure what went wrong ????? can't retrieve it...
  11. Thread: wave VS rebar

    by dec
    Replies
    2
    Views
    3,423

    wave VS rebar

    Ok so I see people mentioning Leatherman rebar knives. I have carried waves for years and have never heard of a rebar until tonight ........ Whats the difference ????????:gah:
  12. Replies
    73
    Views
    11,829

    Ahhhhh Subway ............. That was dinner...

    Ahhhhh Subway ............. That was dinner last night :ditto:
  13. Replies
    73
    Views
    11,829

    Been there twice and I liked the burger BUT...

    Been there twice and I liked the burger BUT .......... It was way over priced :gah:

    I won't go back I went there for burgers , not peanut shells on the floor
  14. Replies
    28
    Views
    3,795

    Just to go along with this it would be nice to...

    Just to go along with this it would be nice to see an article that would show % of injuries over the years to different body parts. Something to use to show the new guys coming up in the industry...
  15. Replies
    13
    Views
    17,042

    that's what I was looking to hear. Just thought...

    that's what I was looking to hear. Just thought if the 134a would work that it would make more sense putting that in a truck that sets around a lot. You never know, I might stumble into some cans of...
  16. Replies
    13
    Views
    17,042

    converting r12 to 134a in older truck

    Got a 1993 chevy 2500 4x4 its just one of the backups with utility boxes . Used it the other day hauling some stuff and realized that ac is not cooling. being its r12 I thought I might look into...
  17. Thread: Inline duct fans

    by dec
    Replies
    6
    Views
    2,814

    Years ago I had a house that had an addition that...

    Years ago I had a house that had an addition that would not heat or cool being they had run 2 7" runs and it was getting very little thru them. Being it went thru a finished area to a crawl space ,...
  18. Replies
    12
    Views
    3,049

    your gonna get fat :grin2::grin2:

    your gonna get fat :grin2::grin2:
  19. Replies
    11
    Views
    3,518

    hmmmmm .... ya I also read that today in my...

    hmmmmm .... ya I also read that today in my SNIPS magazine. Was thinking the same thing ....who's left. Also do not really think this economy is getting better , I think they are trying to make...
  20. Replies
    11
    Views
    7,800

    Thats funny how this thread popped up being thats...

    Thats funny how this thread popped up being thats what I,m digging through today. Going through piles of scrap , piles of copper , aluminum , black pipe and fitting ....... taking them apart and...
  21. Replies
    35
    Views
    5,667

    Pleasant hills farms ......... the big gold and...

    Pleasant hills farms ......... the big gold and blue bag at COSTCO :.02:
  22. Replies
    56
    Views
    12,316

    Guess I am getting old .......... nope thought...

    Guess I am getting old .......... nope thought about it and don't have a clue what my first call was. :grin2:

    I use to brag how good of memory I have. Now I am just greatful it lasted as long...
  23. Right Attitude :.02:

    Right Attitude :.02:
  24. Replies
    6
    Views
    2,148

    It sucks. I have only had one major break in...

    It sucks.

    I have only had one major break in of a truck but that one ended up with a figure of roughly $11,000 once I figured out what all was taken. Really took a long time to figure out what all...
  25. Replies
    9
    Views
    2,951

    well my guess is that it is .............. ...

    well my guess is that it is ..............



    Lawyers
    Restaurants
    Cops
    Asian business owners of any kind
    Any emergency call on Saturday night or Sunday- they usually write a NSF check.
  26. Replies
    12
    Views
    5,730

    I havn't found hardly any good deals at pawn...

    I havn't found hardly any good deals at pawn shops in years. 25 years ago you could buy jam packed tackle boxes for $25, bet I bought a good 7 to 10 of them. Tools were real reasonable ad I found 3...
  27. Replies
    58
    Views
    21,287

    Have both fluke and fieldpiece, I have no...

    Have both fluke and fieldpiece, I have no problem with either brand depending on what I'm doing but honestly I usally grab the fieldpiece . I think its more of what your more comfortable with.

    I...
  28. Replies
    4
    Views
    3,551

    I am looking for something to replace the...

    I am looking for something to replace the carhartt coats and jackets I wear now. Honestly I think they are pretty poor quality compared to the heavy canvas jackets I use to be able to get years ago....
  29. Replies
    11
    Views
    3,668

    I got the power ball too. I hadn't play for years...

    I got the power ball too. I hadn't play for years so I thought when I saw I hit the power ball that in this big of a payoff lottery it would be a lot more then $4 . Pretty much took the wind out of...
  30. Replies
    16
    Views
    8,200

    so I'm guessing you just listed your set on EBAY...

    so I'm guessing you just listed your set on EBAY so you could recoup your money you payed out on them years ago . :grin2::grin2::grin2:
  31. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,256

    space shuttle takes out 400 trees

    thats california for ya . Would laugh if they don'r replant any ..... being their broke. :grin2:

    ...
  32. Replies
    16
    Views
    8,200

    I have seen that product mentioned in this site...

    I have seen that product mentioned in this site over the years. I get the impression they are quite a few in here know the author. Some were trying to contact him to see if they still sold the books....
  33. Replies
    16
    Views
    8,200

    ing

    I remember years ago they would send out separate small sections of the books ( must have been a ring binder ) as a sales promo to show you examples of what its like. they must have mailed them out...
  34. Replies
    12
    Views
    39,829

    hmmmmm I was seeing ads on that on one of the...

    hmmmmm I was seeing ads on that on one of the trade magazines a few weeks ago. As we all know r410a will be history just like the others . Sure Hope it goes to something lower in pressure then r410a...
  35. Thread: changing careers

    by dec
    Replies
    11
    Views
    2,470

    I sure would never start over in this business at...

    I sure would never start over in this business at 55 knowing what I know now. But then at 57 now if I was starting over and had been doing a job I was not on my knees all the time ...... it may not...
  36. Replies
    25
    Views
    10,920

    I always enjoyed walking downtown around the...

    I always enjoyed walking downtown around the pike's place market seeing all the underground stuff. I have never seen the rock and roll hall of fame ..... would like to see that . Ferry to Bainbridge...
  37. Replies
    62
    Views
    11,398

    Sorry for your loss Robin. I have a father thats...

    Sorry for your loss Robin. I have a father thats 92 and my mother at 87 that I visit every day being I can see their health going away day by day. Not very sure I will handle it very well when they...
  38. Replies
    39
    Views
    10,197

    Well KGHVAC/R ....... I don't know what state...

    Well KGHVAC/R ....... I don't know what state your in but you better keep your head to the grindstone and get a good job that you can rely on making a living being this may be comming to where you...
  39. Replies
    31
    Views
    6,334

    4 vacations a year and have the unlimited luxury...

    4 vacations a year and have the unlimited luxury of spending family time with kids whenever they please.



    YA RIGHT ........ Guess I missed that part of being in business for myself :gah:
  40. Replies
    39
    Views
    10,197

    Oh I tried it when I was younger. Then I grew up...

    Oh I tried it when I was younger. Then I grew up when I didn't want to be paranoid or have an excuse not to be motivated. :grin2:

    Once I had goals in life I didn't need that stuff to sidetrack me....
  41. Replies
    85
    Views
    14,266

    Trust me

    Trust me
  42. Replies
    39
    Views
    10,197

    Well from those questions .......... I'm betting...

    Well from those questions .......... I'm betting you would most likely fail the drug testing if they do it. :grin2::grin2::grin2:

    Maybe its just me but I have never known anyone that does drugs...
  43. Thread: turbine cowboys

    by dec
    Replies
    19
    Views
    3,505

    Your in a state going bankrupt without a bail out...

    Your in a state going bankrupt without a bail out ....... or government subsidies

    your city is in big trouble and trying to keep from going broke and just voting to curb big benefits.

    A...
  44. Thread: turbine cowboys

    by dec
    Replies
    19
    Views
    3,505

    turbine cowboys

    Was just watching the show for first time. Ok I have to give them credit for working on towers like that but to me I'm watching this show just wondering why they are wasting all this money on wind...
  45. Thread: NATE certification

    by dec
    Replies
    28
    Views
    9,672

    They will take anyones money that is willing to...

    They will take anyones money that is willing to take the tests :grin2:
  46. Thread: squirrels

    by dec
    Replies
    1
    Views
    1,111

    squirrels

    ok I have squirrels in my attice. I made sure there are no more holes they can access other then the one they got in thru. Now I plan on putting moth balls and little containers of ammonia where they...
  47. Replies
    40
    Views
    6,786

    well I have to agree the ace hardware here has a...

    well I have to agree the ace hardware here has a very good selection and is great as a back up if your in a bind. Now if it is a case of you not needing it right now and can pick it up when ever your...
  48. Replies
    40
    Views
    6,786

    Agreed :grin2:

    Agreed :grin2:
  49. Replies
    40
    Views
    6,786

    Well I buy a lot at Walmart and I know that makes...

    Well I buy a lot at Walmart and I know that makes a lot in here mad. I really don't care what they think tho being I am totally against union blackmail. In fact if they made stickers saying not union...
  50. Replies
    42
    Views
    7,646

    well I would expect Astudent to say he has...

    well I would expect Astudent to say he has felonies too being his views on politics ..... ARE A CRIME :grin2::grin2::grin2:
Results 1 to 50 of 1000
Page 1 of 20 1 2 3 4