Dad's Toy

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by dadstoy

I just feel special that I still run a QuadraJet! Or maybe it is just that I have no choice!

my was for your 4 Airstreams in your new shop.

[dadstoy]

Originally Posted by PeterH-350LE

Imagine ...

And on that shop, well the house didn't live up to the shop! Prices have gone through the roof here in the Seattle area (go figure), but we can still sell our condo in Calif and buy a nice home with cash to live out retirement. Whatever we do, it does have to have RV parking for the Airstream, parking for my cargo trailer and utility trailer and a shop big enough to house my ATVs, but the one in the picture is twice the size of the house on that lot. Just a "bit" overkill for me. We haven't moved in 22 years. A massive endeavor that I'm not really looking forward to.

[dadstoy]

Originally Posted by PeterH-350LE

my was for your 4 Airstreams in your new shop.

I figured that out after I read your post a second time. LOL. Things are good here, but I'm not here for pleasure and it is wearing on me!

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by dadstoy

And on that shop, well the house didn't live up to the shop! Prices have gone through the roof here in the Seattle area (go figure), but we can still sell our condo in Calif and buy a nice home with cash to live out retirement. Whatever we do, it does have to have RV parking for the Airstream, parking for my cargo trailer and utility trailer and a shop big enough to house my ATVs, but the one in the picture is twice the size of the house on that lot. Just a "bit" overkill for me. We haven't moved in 22 years. A massive endeavor that I'm not really looking forward to.

When we moved some 12 years ago, it also was a massive endeavor after living in the same house for 30 years. Fortunately we moved to a much bigger property with a nice house for the DW and huge shop for me. The bonus of course was the covered RV parking. So at 12:01 am of the day of taking possession of it, I pulled in with my 1979 Classic Airstream Motorhome and plugged right into the existing 30 amp outlet. Man, did that feel great.

[bobmiller1]

So Dean……are you done with the “tool business” ? It seems like you were in it for about 2 years ? Regards, Bob

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by dadstoy

Here is an excellent article on disassembly and rebuilt of a QuadraJet carburetor...

https://www.chevydiy.com/how-to-prop...jet-carburetor

While hanging out in Seattle, we looked at a few possible retirement homes. The shop on this property could fit four Airstream motorhomes at once!

So when are you going to buy the other three.......

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by dadstoy

And on that shop, well the house didn't live up to the shop! Prices have gone through the roof here in the Seattle area (go figure), but we can still sell our condo in Calif and buy a nice home with cash to live out retirement. Whatever we do, it does have to have RV parking for the Airstream, parking for my cargo trailer and utility trailer and a shop big enough to house my ATVs, but the one in the picture is twice the size of the house on that lot. Just a "bit" overkill for me. We haven't moved in 22 years. A massive endeavor that I'm not really looking forward to.

My last move took 10 months, 24 trips with either a 24' gooseneck trailer, 18' dovetail car trailer or a 16' horse trailer along with a 48' moving van with the household goods. The move only lasted 10 months but it took years off my life.....

[martin300662]

Move? Just leave stuff scattered all over the globe and try not to antagonize the folks looking after it for you!

[dadstoy]

Originally Posted by bobmiller1

So Dean……are you done with the “tool business” ? It seems like you were in it for about 2 years ? Regards, Bob

Five years! And I was so good at it that I put 2 Snap On distributors out of business

[dadstoy]

Originally Posted by bkahler

So when are you going to buy the other three.......

Hey Brad! Well, after spending a month at my brother's house and living through a MASSIVE 3 day heat wave that Seattle has never experienced before, and having to sleep in his trailer for those three days with the A/C on, maybe it is time for a change! It was 108 degrees with humidity and I had to turn the A/C up from 68 to 74 degrees...I was too damn cold!!! The Airstream could never do that well!



I do want a 310 with that rear bedroom so that might be the second one! And then I can use the rest of the space for my cargo trailer, utility trailer and ATV's.


Only issue is I don't think I can afford to heat that oversized out building in the winter!

[dadstoy]

Originally Posted by PeterH-350LE

When we moved some 12 years ago, it also was a massive endeavor after living in the same house for 30 years. Fortunately we moved to a much bigger property with a nice house for the DW and huge shop for me. The bonus of course was the covered RV parking. So at 12:01 am of the day of taking possession of it, I pulled in with my 1979 Classic Airstream Motorhome and plugged right into the existing 30 amp outlet. Man, did that feel great.

After 10 years of apartment living and 23 years of condo living, I am so looking forward to a good sized house on an acre of land, with a work shop and RV parking. We just have to find that dream home before getting priced out. The only saving grace is we will be able to sell the condo for more than the price of the house we want and as prices continue to rise where we want to go, the condo value keeps going up as well. It all blows my mind! The world has certainly turned upside down!

[dadstoy]

Originally Posted by bkahler

My last move took 10 months, 24 trips with either a 24' gooseneck trailer, 18' dovetail car trailer or a 16' horse trailer along with a 48' moving van with the household goods. The move only lasted 10 months but it took years off my life.....

24? Wow! I was thinking one trip for the condo furnishings and two trips for MH and trailers from the ranch and dreading all that work!

[dadstoy]

Originally Posted by martin300662

Move? Just leave stuff scattered all over the globe and try not to antagonize the folks looking after it for you!

I kind of feel like I'm already doing that with home and the ranch property. It's time to consolidate! Hopefully!!!

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by dadstoy

24? Wow! I was thinking one trip for the condo furnishings and two trips for MH and trailers from the ranch and dreading all that work!

Had to move the contents of a 36' x 80' shop and a 25' x 31' garage by myself. For some reason I just couldn't do it all in one weekend

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by martin300662

Move? Just leave stuff scattered all over the globe and try not to antagonize the folks looking after it for you!

Note to self: don't invite Martin over for afternoon coffee and overnight stay

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by bkahler

My last move took 10 months, 24 trips with either a 24' gooseneck trailer, 18' dovetail car trailer or a 16' horse trailer along with a 48' moving van with the household goods. The move only lasted 10 months but it took years off my life.....

Brad forgot to mention that Tommy, his donkey is kinda slow and stubborn, especially when he had to pull the 24' gooseneck

[dadstoy]

Originally Posted by PeterH-350LE

Brad forgot to mention that Tommy, his donkey is kinda slow and stubborn, especially when he had to pull the 24' gooseneck

That did sort of slip on by!

[martin300662]

Originally Posted by PeterH-350LE

Note to self: don't invite Martin over for afternoon coffee and overnight stay

I try to be a exemplary house guest, just make sure I take all my bags with me!

[bobmiller1]

5 whole years……wow ! Most Matco dealers only last 2 ! I’ve been at 31 years…….did you pay your tool truck off ???? Most of those loans or leases run 7 years. In any event……LMAO! Good luck in your future endeavors. Regards, Bob

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by PeterH-350LE

Brad forgot to mention that Tommy, his donkey is kinda slow and stubborn, especially when he had to pull the 24' gooseneck

Why else do you think it took 10 months to move?! Tommy's not exactly a race horse