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Re: Fixing Things: Life Lessons
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
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11/25/23 10:52 PM
11/25/23 10:52 PM
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Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 6,419 Alabama
Jakethesnake
The Flippin’ Idiot That Could Care Less
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The Flippin’ Idiot That Could Care Less
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 6,419
Alabama
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Seems like my entire life is fixing things. It's all I do. 6th grade school teacher at home with homework, pulling a 350 engine out and putting a crate motor back in, then fixing the transmission on it. Speed sensor hopefully. if that doesn't fix it I'm just gonna buy a new transmission and be done with it.
Of course my camry had to tear up when I'm trying to fix my truck. Motor mount broke. I had just put a new radiator, thermostat, plugs, hoses, fuel system cleaning, throttle body cleaning, oil, filters, transmission fluid change.
I'm still trying to encapsulate my crawlspace, install all new flooring, interior, exterior paint, remodel bathrooms and kitchen and design my garage. Build a double driveway and storage building. And a new metal roof. Almost done with all new utilities. It never ends. That's why I haven't been fishing or hunting. I'm always playing dad and mom. Cooking and grocery shopping.
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Re: Fixing Things: Life Lessons
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
#4025132
11/26/23 05:14 AM
11/26/23 05:14 AM
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Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 10,504 northport
deadeye48
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 10,504
northport
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Worked on radios and tvs when I was a kid and spent most of my adult life as a multicraft maintenance technician So working on things and understanding how they work is second nature to me I’m a lot slower now but can get things done but it takes longer
When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself The older I get the better I used to be
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Re: Fixing Things: Life Lessons
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
#4025146
11/26/23 07:10 AM
11/26/23 07:10 AM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,119 USA
marshmud991
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,119
USA
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I just fixed a big pot of sausage to feed breakfast to all the guys helping us look for the victim of that drowning. Does that count?
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Re: Fixing Things: Life Lessons
[Re: marshmud991]
#4025161
11/26/23 07:50 AM
11/26/23 07:50 AM
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Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 10,504 northport
deadeye48
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 10,504
northport
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I just fixed a big pot of sausage to feed breakfast to all the guys helping us look for the victim of that drowning. Does that count? It counts more than anything I can do
When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself The older I get the better I used to be
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Re: Fixing Things: Life Lessons
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
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11/26/23 08:29 AM
11/26/23 08:29 AM
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 10,073 Northport, Al.
BOFF
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 10,073
Northport, Al.
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God has Blessed me with the ability to fix people and things.
Most of the time, fixing things and people, as 7x57_Mauser and others have eluded to, is making the time to do so. Just being willing to listen without interjecting one's thoughts is one of the hardest things for most of us though. And asking for help when we can't go any further has kept me from tearing equipment up, and fixing it faster.
Most days though, I'm working by self and figuring out how to do something takes time. Though we never are alone, sometimes we need to ask God for His help. He is always there, always listening, and always answering.
Are you hearing Him?
I guess that is the short devotional for today!
God Bless, David B.
Premium member #8925 Team Rack Addicts 2016 Aldeer Deer Champions
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Re: Fixing Things: Life Lessons
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
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11/26/23 09:16 AM
11/26/23 09:16 AM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,792 Lower AL
k bush
12 point
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12 point
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,792
Lower AL
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Last item fixed, starter on my Kubota L3600. Wiring harness on my Polaris Ranger. Also laid out and cut stair stringers for a shooting house. Light electrical, plumbing, carpentry etc I’m okay with.
It may not always be pretty but it’s usually functional. I just wish I had the patience and wisdom to make it look nice too.
"Cull" is just another four letter word...
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Re: Fixing Things: Life Lessons
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
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11/26/23 09:54 AM
11/26/23 09:54 AM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 34,779 Boxes Cove
2Dogs
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 34,779
Boxes Cove
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We're getting started on both a kitchen and bathroom remodel/makeover, nuff said.
"Why do you ask"?
Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: Fixing Things: Life Lessons
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
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11/26/23 05:45 PM
11/26/23 05:45 PM
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 11,436 Kennedy, al
globe
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 11,436
Kennedy, al
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My latest project was fixing an install/wood issue. I’ve never placed one board of shiplap on a wall, but I could. My carpenter (who is great), said the nickle gap I bought was messed up. It was higher than anything I’ve ever bought, so it should have been perfect (lumber is high). He’s an awesome guy and I just can’t believe he put it up, but he did. 1/2 nickle gap, half no gap, mixed and matched. No way I was gonna be ok with it! I’m not a carpenter but if I can think it out, I can do ok. I was gonna cut it with a skill saw, then I came across a mini router with a little 1/8” bit. I bought a 8’ level that I’ve always wanted and cut nickle gap out of shiplap. NOT perfect, but a Hell of a lot better than it was. I “fixed it”! My wife’s happy. Once the cabinets go in, I don’t think you’ll notice the edges, which was the hardest part and the roughest. https://imgur.com/a/9xhzp5MBefore and after pics
Everything woke turns to shucks
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Re: Fixing Things: Life Lessons
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
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11/26/23 06:38 PM
11/26/23 06:38 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 7,799 Montgomery, AL
Hunting-231
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 7,799
Montgomery, AL
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On a house - I can do pretty much anything (electrical, plumbing, framing (walls), drywall, tile, flooring...etc. - the only think I don't mess with is roofing). I am slower than steam off of cold shucks, but I can do it AND most importantly - have the tools to do it.
Mechanical - back in the day (pre-emission crap), I would pretty much do anything to an engine (my uncle raced dirt track - and I could rebuild the engines and whatever else he broke Saturday night, never messed with transmissions). Today however, all of our vehicles go to the shop - I don't have the tools, hand size, or knowledge to mess with them.
"The struggle you're in today, is developing the strength you need for tomorrow."
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Re: Fixing Things: Life Lessons
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
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11/26/23 08:43 PM
11/26/23 08:43 PM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 15,811 Montgomery
bamaeyedoc
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 15,811
Montgomery
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Decided to change out a leaky bathroom faucet today. What a beeotch. In process I found out BOTH shutoff valves are leaky. So off to store to get a set and change the hoses them bad boys out tomorrow. Plumbing is my kryptonite.
Oh oh, I did fill up wife’s wiper fluid reservoir without any issue tho!
Last edited by bamaeyedoc; 11/26/23 08:45 PM.
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