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Forum: On The Road... 04-25-2004, 07:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,050
Posted By sjptak
The Sword fish window.....

OK, I know I saw the window in the photos section. Someone on the forum was up here in CT this weekend. I saw the front roadside window with an almost stained glass sort of swordfish kind of thing....
Forum: Refrigerators 08-29-2003, 04:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,063
Posted By sjptak
I'm amazed with these propane reefers. I'd to...

I'm amazed with these propane reefers. I'd to meet the guy that invented the darn thing and kind of try to get into his mind. How he put building a fire to make ice cubes together boggles my mind! ...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-28-2003, 07:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,063
Posted By sjptak
Brett, let me get this right. If I run the gas...

Brett, let me get this right. If I run the gas thermostat to max, I should get a higher flame than if I were to set it at say, 4. If I run the thermostat up and down, I should see the flame respond...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-25-2003, 04:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,063
Posted By sjptak
Last night I bent down the couple so the tip was...

Last night I bent down the couple so the tip was in the hottest part of the flame. After that, I was able to remove the screwdriver and the flame stayed lit. So Tom, maybe there is something to be...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-24-2003, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,063
Posted By sjptak
I hope this one comes out better. Now I know why...

I hope this one comes out better. Now I know why my wife thinks I'm a lousy photographer!:D
Forum: Refrigerators 08-24-2003, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,063
Posted By sjptak
Yea! It worked. Now for the flame and...

Yea! It worked. Now for the flame and thermocoupler. BTW, Tom, My neighbor saw me scratching my nose with the thermocoupler. I think he's still laughing at me and that was over an hour ago.
...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-24-2003, 02:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,063
Posted By sjptak
OK, I'll try a picture. Notice above the red...

OK, I'll try a picture. Notice above the red button covered up by the screwdriver, there is a wheel that you spin that is shafted to the rear of the reefer that turns a wheel against a flint to...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-24-2003, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,063
Posted By sjptak
John, you are right. The screwdriver, properly...

John, you are right. The screwdriver, properly placed, will exert pressure on the red button to keep it held in. Bypass was the wrong word to use. I have the box cold right now, as it has been...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-24-2003, 05:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,063
Posted By sjptak
Yeah, you are nuts. However, since I have been...

Yeah, you are nuts. However, since I have been known to listen to the voices, as soon as I get back from church I'll give it a try. Should my nose be runny or dry?

BTW, the difference in the 18"...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-24-2003, 04:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,063
Posted By sjptak
Unhappy reefer repair

I just scored an old dometic reefer that I can get to run on electricity just great. Reefer and freezer temps are perfect. Running the thing on gas just doesn't get it.

Problem #1 - I can't...
Forum: Our Community 08-08-2003, 06:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,092
Posted By sjptak
Ya know what's always amazed me......

Is that you can build a fire, ie propane, and make things cold. I have a very hard time understanding the principle behind the whole thing. Its kinda like making ice cream at the camp with no...
Forum: Our Community 08-08-2003, 03:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,092
Posted By sjptak
I LOVE orange juice slushes. The colder the...

I LOVE orange juice slushes. The colder the better. Life IS good!!!!

Frozen lettuce, well that's another whole story. Ever notice how it thaws out brown???:(
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-03-2003, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,533
Posted By sjptak
Another thought...... A friend just bought a...

Another thought......

A friend just bought a conversion van used and told the dealer he would only take it if they repaired the dents. The dealer agreed and had my friend take the van with him to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-30-2003, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,348
Posted By sjptak
verrrry cooool!!!!! I will spend extra time...

verrrry cooool!!!!!

I will spend extra time looking at the sky and am letting everyone I know about this. I always did enjoy looking up in the heavens, wondering if I'll ever get there. Thanks...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-30-2003, 02:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,652
Posted By sjptak
Jerry, I think you are right. I could dig out...

Jerry, I think you are right. I could dig out the old photo album, but I think that is better left alone. I remember that there were a group of dancers. Either from Dean Martin or Jackie Gleason,...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-29-2003, 03:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,652
Posted By sjptak
Thanks for the memories.............

Like John Irwin, I was a PFC in 1969 and saw Bob Hope in DaNang. That afternoon was the most memorable event during my year there. I couldn't even tell who elso was there at that show and there...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 07-25-2003, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,690
Posted By sjptak
I live on a lake and commonly see an amphicar. ...

I live on a lake and commonly see an amphicar. Especially on the 4th of July for the fireworks. It is a blast to see him drive down the boat ramp and into the water.

The thing with this...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 07-25-2003, 04:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,690
Posted By sjptak
$$Amphibious Motorhome$$

Check out the picutres on this site [URL=www.terrawind.com]. Neat, but I think I'll wait for the version that will also fly. And of course, it should be submersible, too.
Forum: On The Road... 07-22-2003, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,893
Posted By sjptak
I'm jealous. Still looking but not coming up...

I'm jealous. Still looking but not coming up with "the one". :( :mad: :(
Forum: Our Community 07-08-2003, 04:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,846
Posted By sjptak
We do both. There are times when we go with the...

We do both. There are times when we go with the 4 kids, their spouses, and 5 grandkids. There is no time for sightseeing. When it just the wife and I, we do enjoy the day trips.
Forum: Our Community 07-08-2003, 03:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,693
Posted By sjptak
If I was closer to Texas, I'd probably scarf that...

If I was closer to Texas, I'd probably scarf that up in a heartbeat. I haven't been able to find anything in that price and the 25' I did find with a good size dent, no fridge, rotten floor be door,...
Forum: Our Community 07-07-2003, 03:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,134
Posted By sjptak
Wait a minute!!!!

Don"t give up on the fridge just yet, unless you really just want a new one. I had an SOB a while back and the fridge was just like yours, would work on gas but not electric. I was ready to toss...
Forum: Our Community 07-04-2003, 07:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,920
Posted By sjptak
Ultradog, I thought everyone was partying because...

Ultradog, I thought everyone was partying because of our wedding anniversary. MaryLou and I have been married 4 years today. For me, I guess the 4th was the day I lost my independance.:D :D
...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-02-2003, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,942
Posted By sjptak
John, check your pm when you got the chance. ...

John, check your pm when you got the chance. Thanks
Forum: Our Community 07-01-2003, 05:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,367
Posted By sjptak
Really nice

I had been in your picture area before. I remember seeing your "headache relief" prior to now. Some of the changes you have made are on my list, such as the Pergo flooring. Having had a few SOB's,...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-01-2003, 04:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,923
Posted By sjptak
boston it shall be

Since Boston is only a 3 hour drive from here, I guess I'll see you there. Can't show you no A/S though. I'm still looking for my beauty.
Forum: Our Community 06-30-2003, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,367
Posted By sjptak
Ken, Right now, time is on my side. I can't...

Ken,

Right now, time is on my side. I can't fulltime untill my wife retires. I have my 64 vintage popup that I enjoy very much for my weekend trips. I'm beginning my search now so that if I...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 06-30-2003, 08:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,638
Posted By sjptak
Kevin, That sounds soooo professional, I...

Kevin,

That sounds soooo professional, I don't know what to say.:D

I discovered Murphy's Oil Soap years back and love the stuff. Its not harsh, not abrasive, works great for really dirty...
Forum: Our Community 06-30-2003, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,367
Posted By sjptak
You are so right about the black tank. I'm not...

You are so right about the black tank. I'm not worried about the grey, a bucket and a trip to the bathroom will take care of that. I've done that with my old SOB.

We will also be carrying a...
Forum: Our Community 06-30-2003, 06:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,367
Posted By sjptak
Brett, I do like the wrap arounds. We keep...

Brett,

I do like the wrap arounds. We keep getting newer and newer with each post. Hmmmmm.....It's getting to the point where we may be narrowing in on a model now. Time for another...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-30-2003, 06:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,923
Posted By sjptak
Chris, I swear, if I ever get to go on the other...

Chris, I swear, if I ever get to go on the other side of the pond, you will be the first person I will try to find. I can think of no other poster that I find as interesting as you. I guess I'll...
Forum: Our Community 06-30-2003, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,367
Posted By sjptak
well....OK!

j54mark, How do you like your unit? Any major changes that you would make? When we go fulltiming, there will be the two of us, plus a Japanese Chin(small dog), and maybe a couple of cats. We have...
Forum: Our Community 06-30-2003, 01:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,367
Posted By sjptak
OK, Do they make?

We have now come to a mutual agreement after the meeting of the minds. We finally know what we want for a floorplan for our "ideal" A/S.

We plan on towing with a conversion van, and have pretty...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 06-30-2003, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,613
Posted By sjptak
OK, Sold on the Saturn!!!!

What everyone says makes great sense to me. Now, I would imagine that lights(tail, turn and cyclops) all have to be hooked up. Is the cyclops necessary? Could I fabricate a bracket or two to fit...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 06-30-2003, 05:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,613
Posted By sjptak
Why Saturn?

Why is it that a lot of the motorhomes are towing Saturns? Are they better than other vehicles as toads or what? I've got a couple of questions and will have for a bit, because my wife's cousin...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-29-2003, 05:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,475
Posted By sjptak
I was thinking about it, but........

The wife saw it and didn't like the laminate. :D

To be honest, though, I'd much prefer the before interior. It had more class and character. I guess I'm more the simple kind of folk. I'm not...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 06-29-2003, 03:50 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 16,923
Posted By sjptak
I guess I just don't get it......

All that time I spent in school as a kid and the time I spent in the military (approximately 10 years, 3 months and 19 days) thinking that I live in a democracy where the majority rules has kind of...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-29-2003, 03:20 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 15,144
Posted By sjptak
i may be able to come up with something, but...

i may be able to come up with something, but unfortunately, it won't be a plate from an airstream. I'm still looking for my jewel. I could probably come up with my old camper plate, though. It was...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 06-28-2003, 05:08 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 16,923
Posted By sjptak
Its getting bad here in CT. People buy a house...

Its getting bad here in CT. People buy a house with I-95 in there backyard. They get the house at a good price because of that. Then they complain to the state about the noise and that I-95 is...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-28-2003, 04:39 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 15,144
Posted By sjptak
Bruno, do you have a plate from Connecticut yet?

Bruno, do you have a plate from Connecticut yet?
Forum: On The Road... 06-28-2003, 04:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,464
Posted By sjptak
Bruno, things are a bit different here in th US. ...

Bruno, things are a bit different here in th US. When we go to the restaraunt, or to the movies, or anywhere else, we can take our gun with us. It is protection for us, not necessarily the A/S.
...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 06-27-2003, 07:32 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 16,923
Posted By sjptak
zduke4x.... Its always been like that here. ...

zduke4x....

Its always been like that here. UNTIL all the newcomers come in. They are the ones that want to change things. They can afford the indoor, climate controlled, heated and...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-27-2003, 05:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,923
Posted By sjptak
Norby, your sex or fishing post didn't help much...

Norby, your sex or fishing post didn't help much either:D :D
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 06-27-2003, 05:18 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 16,923
Posted By sjptak
"Don't get me started on that one, I may pop a...

"Don't get me started on that one, I may pop a rivet."

When I was young and not all that bright, I became a member of "Uncle Sam's Misguided Children". I thought I was doing the right thing. Now...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 06-27-2003, 04:36 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 16,923
Posted By sjptak
Normally, here on the river, we never had issues....

Normally, here on the river, we never had issues. Lots of people winter their boats in the front yard. Only a few RV's, and they've never come under attack before. There is no HOA, nor was there...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-27-2003, 04:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,923
Posted By sjptak
remark83...... My wife thinks that she may...

remark83......

My wife thinks that she may not like you. I'm not sure why. She just said it was cuz she was reading a thread............

Of course, I couldn't stop laughing and that made...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 06-27-2003, 09:06 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 16,923
Posted By sjptak
I had really hoped for a more upbeat conclusion. ...

I had really hoped for a more upbeat conclusion. If this ordinance goes through here, I'll have to pay storage for two trailers year round, and unless I can find a farmer close by, I'm going to have...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 06-27-2003, 08:27 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 16,923
Posted By sjptak
60 days is up..........

And I can't wait for your update. I am going through a situation with a boat. I live along a river and somebody cam up with the idea that boats, boat trailers, and campers cannot be parked in the...
Forum: Our Community 06-26-2003, 03:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,819
Posted By sjptak
We've used the heating mode

on several occasions. My wife's mother lives about an hours drive from here and we have picked up warm trays of lasagna or eggplant and the such for family functions there. I did a good job of...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 06-25-2003, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,711
Posted By sjptak
You can go to almost any sign shop that does...

You can go to almost any sign shop that does vinyl lettering like you see on the police cars. They can even do it with reflective vinyl, but that may be tacky. You can get them done in almost any...
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