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Hazel_1914

Hazel_1914

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  • Hazel_1914
    I don't know. Maybe it was going to IKEA that did it. But I have a craving to replace my Toyota with an early Volvo 240.
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    Forest Cat
    Forest Cat
    I would also recommend the old 1960s/1970s Volvo Amazon. Those are cool. They even come as station wagons.

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    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    @Forest Cat we don't find those in the United States very often, but they are pretty neat looking. @maycontainthunder as far as rust goes, thankfully I live in the deep South so we don't salt the roads here and old cars do last a long time! Head gaskets are easier on a 4cyl inline than on a car like my brother's V6 Buick.
    oregano
    oregano
    There was a period in the late 70s-early 80s when Volvo implemented a new system of assembling cars that focused on teams rather than a traditional assembly line. The Volvos built during that period tended to run forever. Sadly Volvo had to abandon the system because it was too expensive. You might look for a Volvo from that era.
    Hazel_1914
    Apparently I'm absolutely crushing it at work. I've applied Gilbreth motion studies to improve my speed at assembling vehicle parts...
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Funny thing is the pallets I'm supposedly filling come out with layers and layers of parts. Basically I am doing the work of two men because I decided to experiment with a 1911 ergonomics concept.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    And people think factory work is "mindless." Bull crap. I get to build things and plan on the rest of my day, not talk to people, and play with power tools. Not bad!
    Hazel_1914
    Hurricane coming, got to make sure I have everything squared away. Should be a lot of rain but otherwise no worries.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    I should have gotten some kerosene for the lamps but instead I can use the battery headlight from the bicycle...water should be ok and I still have a gas stove so I ought to be fine.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    The plan is to catch up on some housekeeping this afternoon and see about papers for college.
    Hazel_1914
    Cooking dinner, sewing napkins, preparing for guests and building an absolutely terrifying electric experiment in the living room. This is the life for me.
    Hazel_1914
    Driving today the brakes failed on my car. Two hours later and I had a temporary fix enough to get home on. I think tomorrow is the day I buy a caliper rebuild kit.
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    elgat0verde
    elgat0verde
    That's why manual transmission vehicles are amazing, if I ever get a new vehicle it'll be a stick, screw automatics lol
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    I was driving an automatic but it's a very old one where 2nd and low gear are still on the selector. Just got to know how to make it do its thing.
    Kisa the tea
    Kisa the tea
    I hope you're alright.
    Hazel_1914
    Worked a full shift. Spent a few hours in the barn and rode. Now at church. It's a good day!
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Cooking up a few hands on projects and planning on getting college finished finally. My life is not so bad really. It really isn't.
    Hazel_1914
    Entertaining guests today. Cooked a pot of beans and ham, will throw some cornbread and coffee on after church, digging out a nice playlist for the windup victrola. If that doesn't suit them, I don't know what will.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    It went well. Cornbread came off the fire superb. Beans were filling and savory. Guest threw himself at the pump organ and started playing professional jazz music. The record collection was a hit, and everything was pretty good. I actually feel recharged afterwards, which is wild for having just had people over. Now to wash a few dishes.
    Hazel_1914
    I have guests coming over next week and am pretty excited! My buddy from the Phonograph Society is visiting and so is his friend from work.
    Hazel_1914
    Waking up -- first the alarm starts to beep and then all the clocks in the house start to strike, one after another, 5 AM. I like waking up to a special interest.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    (have been into clocks since I was a toddler. The Sessions "Halifax" banjo clock in the living room has a bim-bam strike on two chime rods, the Sessions and Seth Thomas mantel clocks use a coil gong. Beautiful sounds to wake up to.
    oregano
    oregano
    Unfortunately mechanical clocks are too much for me, I simply can't stand the ticking noise they make. I love clocks too, but all the clocks I have are electric or electronic because the ticking of mechanical clocks drives me bonkers. I have my grandfather's old mantel clock but am too scared of the noise to have it fixed.
    oregano
    oregano
    Old clocks are so wonderful too, I have had to pass on several opportunities to buy a real Victorian clock over the years because of the noise. It really saddens me.
    Hazel_1914
    Saw a crop duster biplane flying today, still carrying the spray rig and a large radial engine. Sounded great!
    Hazel_1914
    Have marked one year of being in love with the same autistic lady - and I like this. She does too. It's nice.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    We are probably getting married once we get further along in our careers.
    Hazel_1914
    "Excellent argument: however, yo mama"
    Raggamuffin
    Raggamuffin
    My favourite is from a Russell Peters stand up. He does a Chinese accent and goes:
    "Your momma is soo fat...that when she jump for joy...she get stuck."
    Hazel_1914
    8 hour shifts plus long commute equals about 10 or 11 hours of the day turned for just work. Pay is ok tho.
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    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    @tree you bet I am, and soon I can afford to do it, too! It's a good situation.
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    @tripleU it's not "easy" but figuring out how to fit right in has been actually kind of neat. My car broke down and I have to spend a lot of time fixing it this evening. But it works out in the end.
    tripleU
    tripleU
    Get an elephant that won't break down, lol
    Hazel_1914
    I caught a mockingbird!
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    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    The mockingbird is an insectivore which makes this somewhat complicated but they do thrive on cat food and other things. Usually I had seed eating birds.
    Rodafina
    Rodafina
    Good luck to you and the birdie. I hope she/he is flying again soon!
    Hazel_1914
    Hazel_1914
    Girlfriend and I gave it some water and we have it waiting and resting in a produce crate on one of my old shirts.
    Her sister already named it "Peanut." We do not know if it's a boy or a girl.
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