mechohaulic Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, mowerman said: I forgot about this area guess it’s a good spot to bellyache no progress thus weekend yesterday it was Cold windy and dark and snowing …today so far it’s 13 degrees so looks like sofa and television … and yes, I’m sure most of you fellas are in the same boat… bob I couldn't make it to the boat everyone else may be in. have been sick as a S O B last two days. wife says ; take covid test ! reply from thou was : why if it's covid will test make it go away or better. east coast has a blizzard = still in progress . I went out 7:30am today with John Deere 318 and plow (no cab installed) quick open driveway was 2 hrs . drive has to be 1/8 or 1/4 mile long. radio says 12 in expected ;; well there is OVER a ft now and heavy snow is back. came in at 9:30 froze beyond capabilities . couldn't hold a coffee cup. felt like puking ;; back to sleep 9:30=11:30 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 You Need to be careful Mech,, That Kung Flu can kill you.. Keep warm the best you can. I remember those winters,, have to go out every couple hours to move snow.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 Sorry to hear that Mecho I have not heard anything about any of that snow but I have had some crud all week long mainly just congested too much coughing, especially at night it seems to be almost gone Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 don't know yet ;;; I may be in the Raliegh NC area , my younger Sisters (ex)husband passed away yesterday expectantly. they may have been ex's but stayed friends haven't heard arrangements yet. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 Gotcha it’s still pretty good size it’s a lot more than some of us have but of course we could all use a little bit more storage but if I could have it all, I’d have a lot more land, bigger garage and somewhere where it doesn’t see winter…. Come-on??????? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 2 minutes ago, mowerman said: Sorry to hear that Mecho I have not heard anything about any of that snow but I have had some crud all week long mainly just congested too much coughing, especially at night it seems to be almost gone wife talked to her daughter today , they live lower section of ct. there it was a dusting to couple inches . we are in watertown = higher up state closing in on MA. ct is the ass-le of nation weather changes by section. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Mech, are you off of I-91? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 3 minutes ago, mechohaulic said: wife talked to her daughter today , they live lower section of ct. there it was a dusting to couple inches . we are in watertown = higher up state closing in on MA. ct is the ass-le of nation weather changes by section. When I was in Cortland , I was thinking of myself. The place is absolutely gorgeous and full of green and that probably means I wouldn’t want anything to do with that area in the winter. i’m sure that’s all it does is snow there Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 2 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: Mech, are you off of I-91? NO . Watertown is off route 8 exit 36-37. between NY line and 91. 91 on a good day is 20-25 minutes away .find Waterbury CT , Watertown close. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 ok,, I guess I could have looked at my old Trucker's atlas to see where you are.. Actually, im going to get it and look, just because, Yes Mech,,,, I said ATLAS.. I dont need to use my phone to find you on the map.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 exit 15 off I-84, get on #6 and go to you.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 6 minutes ago, mowerman said: When I was in Cortland , I was thinking of myself. The place is absolutely gorgeous and full of green and that probably means I wouldn’t want anything to do with that area in the winter. i’m sure that’s all it does is snow there Cortland is 4 hrs north from here and in those 4 hrs of driving you are going back to civilization where people smile say good day etc. with the shape this worn out body is in , I will agree =snow /snow /snow NOT for me. mentioned to wife yesterday how unusual it felt to listen to forecast of blizzard knowing I should have been able to sleep in. didn't happen at least I slept (somewhat) in a bed last night , NOT on front seat of company vehicle not having a plow waiting for next broken unit. back then rule of thumb == long as the storm lasted forget any sleep. may have mentioned the story of chasing down a skid steer having broke axle hub during blizzard sidewalk cleaning. no place to connect ground=I held ground clamp on wheel stud (during blizzard) wet coveralls laying on ground. I struck an arc and lit up like a Christmas tree. one storm heading to unit down ; had to actually plow town road with truck. seeing disable out from the right two kids on those silver disc came down hill : i almost ran them both over.. I DON'T MISS THOSE DAYS NOW/or the snow Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 11 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: exit 15 off I-84, get on #6 and go to you.. 84 east ; it's easier to go further to 19 or 20 for route 8 NORTH. it's called the mix=master not sure if 19 s north or south. not 19 it's 20. ones right exit other is ct's famous left exits. rte 8 north two ? exits up to exit 37 = watertown 262. 3 miles from 84??? 15 is an alternative if your looking for food etc. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 yesterday for me was restructure roof supports over kitchen, than sheetrock and spackle. today was plumbing. too almost 7 hours!! i figured the plumbing would be the easy part. oops, i was wrong. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 TJ every job I do turns out to be way longer than I figured and Mecho that is an ugly story. I think you’ve got us all beat. about all I got is too many hours of stressed out driving at the edge of the seat … this is it my last winter thank god!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Bob, i figured the rock would be the big job because my shoulders do not work like they did 28 years ago last time i did it when i built this place. (i gutted it to the 4 bare walls and replaced EVERYTHING) but no, the rock only took 2 1/2 hours. the plumbing fought me all the way. i had 3 valves that were seized that i had to replace. and since i was not intent on replacing them, i also had to go to the store and buy new ones. than i had intended to hook the sink drain to the vent cleanout port i put in 28 years ago.......no way jose!!! 4 foot pipe wrench with a 4 foot "cheater pipe" and it laughed at me. even after heating it to sizzling with a oxy torch with rosebud head. so back off to the store for a fernco T-Y to cut into the copper vent pipe and do it the hard way. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Yal talking about i-84 makes me glad I don't run up to Dover Plains,NY in New York State anymore during the winter 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I dont miss it either. I only ran I-81/88/90/80... and so-on for a little over 2 years.. I'm more of a mechanic than a driver.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 GEEEEEEEEEEESUS TJ that sounds like a years worth of repairs,,,,, I need to take a nap just thinking of all that …. But I’ll be right there with you soon … soon my job hours will be way shorter and rest of my days will be rebuilding just about half this house… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Fortunately, most of it is just floors and paint walls house needs siding and windows, but I’m just going to hire out for that… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
67RModel Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 16 hours ago, tjc transport said: i figured the plumbing would be the easy part. oops, i was wrong. I was always told the first rule of plumbing is: Always have a full tank of gas..... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-544811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 Still trying to figure that one out….. Any rate ordinarily, if it takes more than a few hours, I just hire somebody while I’m still working and making pretty good money and no time once I retire, I’ll be doing most everything myself… bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-545212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I think the full tank of fuel is needed for the 15 trips to the hardware store to get parts. it is for me at least.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-545213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Joey Mack said: I think the full tank of fuel is needed for the 15 trips to the hardware store to get parts. it is for me at least.. Have you ever seen a simple job stay simple! 😁 terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-545217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted January 28 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 28 On 1/17/2024 at 4:59 AM, Joey Mack said: I think the full tank of fuel is needed for the 15 trips to the hardware store to get parts. it is for me at least.. Yes, I hadn’t thought of that. It’s always a real bitch when you get home and you got everything except for the one little thing you need first and forgot to pick up. Such as 15 sheets plywood 45 2/4s oh, what the hell I forgot the nails 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/71001-sidetrack-area/page/23/#findComment-545756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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