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Forum: On The Road... 03-06-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,408
Posted By joe3957
skyview

Disclaimer I know the young guys that created this app. But when I am outdoors at night and wonder what are those stars I am looking at its incredible. Show it to any budding astronomer.
Forum: Our Community 08-02-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,172
Posted By joe3957
location

I don't normally chime in on subjects like this, but couldn't stop myself. I hear of folks petrified to boondock. Me, I am petrified to go into the average Wally World, and can think of almost no...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-18-2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 24,298
Posted By joe3957
exec pay

Take a look at this website
Executive Compensation - CEO Salaries, Stock Options, Bonuses, Compensation for Executives (https://www.companypay.com/)
I might suggest that something major needs to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-18-2008, 08:33 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,739
Posted By joe3957
Bud

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Just as a point of interest, Bud is no longer an American owned company. If you wish to drink American beer it is Sam Adams or Sierra Nevada. You just can't tell anymore.[/quote]
I forgot this...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-17-2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,739
Posted By joe3957
$200k

Lets fire anyone making over 200,000 a year and then bail them out!


NUTZ[/QUOTE]
I didn't read the whole thread, so apologize if this was covered. I try to buy American, but also want quality,...
Forum: Financing 11-05-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,599
Posted By joe3957
Money without them

I love this quote..if you don't keep the investors happy they will invest in something else (like credit default swaps) and then when they aren't happy with that investment, they will just get the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-22-2008, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,311
Posted By joe3957
Proving Ground

I am in the aerospace business...and typically you talk about a company name (Boeing Say....but it is a division that used to be Douglas, then Mcdonnel Douglas, now Boeing.) On the avionics side of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-22-2008, 10:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,311
Posted By joe3957
nissan/ renault

If I were a Dodge truck owner, which I am not I drive a Toyota Tundra after many years of driving Chevy and Fords, I would be rooting for Nissan/ Renault to buy the Dodge truck line. News today is...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-26-2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,537
Posted By joe3957
adjusting flame on Water Heater

I am burning more yellow than I think is appropriate in my original Atwood (Bowen) Water Heater. Leaving considerable amount of soot. How do I adjust the flame? Any hints on how to get the sweet...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-28-2008, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,552
Posted By joe3957
buyer specific

I think if you are looking for the unknowing buyer (not that I in any way recommend that) then the "flip" is all about looks. Polish that baby, put shiny wheels on it, new surface coverings of all...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 08-16-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 448
Views: 42,606
Posted By joe3957
dinner options

Not to detract from the Chile discussion, but an option on Friday and Saturday night and I think Sunday day, is the Greek Festival at the Orthodox Church east of downtown in the Huning Highland...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 08-11-2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 448
Views: 42,606
Posted By joe3957
Breakfast of Champions

The Balloon tradition going back into the very earliest days of flight, is to share a bottle of bubbly with whoever's field you landed in. Now as then, you typically ruined some of the crop in the...
Forum: Axles 08-11-2008, 09:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,855
Posted By joe3957
3 jacks

I used a floor jack with a 4x4 under the center of the axle and then a scissor jack under each hub. It will want to rotate, but just go slow, a buddy is good at this point as well. It really wasn't...
Forum: On The Road... 08-10-2008, 10:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,503
Posted By joe3957
popcorn

has been tradition...but delivering in the basket of the bike
Forum: On The Road... 08-10-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,503
Posted By joe3957
What is all that shiny stuff

over by that tent
Forum: On The Road... 08-07-2008, 08:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,503
Posted By joe3957
just a minute

I got a couple of hours of work to do in the office. The trailer is loaded and in the parking lot, and then I am off. I am a newbie, making the FCU Restoration Rally my "maiden" voyage (it was only...
Forum: Full-Timing 08-05-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,532
Posted By joe3957
balloons

IF the FCU Balloon Rally is full, you might consider the Coronado State Park in Bernalillo for the Balloon Fiesta. You would be 10 miles north, but it is set up on the river and pretty nice for...
Forum: Photography 08-04-2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 15,513
Posted By joe3957
Shell Beach CA July 2008

On my trip last month
Forum: Full-Timing 08-04-2008, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,426
Posted By joe3957
ca state camp grounds

try hear to locate and reserve state campgrounds

Camping Information (https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1029)
Forum: Full-Timing 08-04-2008, 07:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,426
Posted By joe3957
beach resort vs emma wood

the beach resort is on the end of main street. $65 per night or there abouts, full hook ups. I stayed there last month my first night in California. Someone tried to steal my mountain bike by cutting...
Forum: Full-Timing 08-04-2008, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,426
Posted By joe3957
101 north?

If you are going to head up 101 you might consider beaches at Ventura, Emma wood, or Carpenteria. Emma Wood has no services, Carpenteria has a dump station.
Forum: Trailer Values 08-04-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,198
Posted By joe3957
Trailer Selection

I would suggest you befriend a local owner of a vintage trailer and enlist them to help you inspect the trailer you really want. I think you can find an excellent vintage trailer in that price range,...
Forum: Full-Timing 08-03-2008, 10:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,917
Posted By joe3957
Have fun with the search

Let it be fun and realize you may change everything about your thought process along the way. I tow a vintage 26ft (1967 Overlander) with the first generation Tundra. It does fine, but I wouldn't...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-31-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 243,003
Posted By joe3957
led pucks

3 of them with 3 aaa batteries each for under $10 at Costco ( a closeout thing)
One above the sink, One in the galley and one attached to the AC in the bedroom. Lots of light, very little heat and...
Forum: Tires 07-31-2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 677
Views: 107,592
Posted By joe3957
Tire Safety Issues

Hopefully this hasn't been repeated here, but an interesting report on Tire Safety in the USA...we don't follow same rules or protocol as Europe. Check those dates when you buy....and replace every...
Forum: Axles 07-30-2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,979
Posted By joe3957
shock replacement solution

Look at this video. I thought a very good description on how to replace shocks in that close mounting configuration without dropping the axle. I for one wish more vendors provided insight in this...
Forum: Photography 07-27-2008, 06:22 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,863
Posted By joe3957
Old Highway 1

Camping outside Ventura, CA
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-25-2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,305
Posted By joe3957
hair

you guys are on to me...I shave my head...that leaves some hair, but its a remarkable thing in the desert it dries pretty quick:lol:
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-24-2008, 08:54 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,455
Posted By joe3957
Wink First encounter with mass flamingo's

1976 The University of Texas. Student Council election. 40,000 students, 1200 which vote for Student Council. Two guys run for President and VP on the platform of Arts and Sausages. Campaign...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-23-2008, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,305
Posted By joe3957
Thanks Lewster

for the comments about placing in another cabinet (which I had planned) and 4 awg wire. I think xantek supplied a couple of feet of 6, but I think I will get 4 or even 2. I am not using sealed AGM,...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-23-2008, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,305
Posted By joe3957
Xantrex XP1000 in my 67 Overlander

I just picked up one of these inverters at Costco (they were closing out really cheap) to install in my Overlander and looking for recommendations on where to mount. Some background in order. I still...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-23-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,147
Posted By joe3957
Silver

Hope you go out and get at least one silver crayon to give each of those kids:D
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-20-2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,697
Posted By joe3957
Anybody use a cat above 9000ft?

I would really like to do some dry camping at the base of the ski area next year. Furnace with fan would just be too difficult from an electricity perspective so the Cats seem appealing.
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-17-2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 57,496
Posted By joe3957
amplified sound stages

I haven't yet understood the layout of Burning Man, and since I won't be able to attend probably won't spend too much time trying to figure it out, however I found this at the burning man website
Q....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-29-2008, 08:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,106
Posted By joe3957
Slightly Off Topic

Friday driving near Laguna NM (just East) I got hit with a wind burst that was just extreme. I use the little towing mirrors that strap to the main side mirror, and the driver side Truck and Towing...
Forum: Boondocking 06-29-2008, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,619
Posted By joe3957
Thanks all for input

I ended up in the reststop west of Flagstaff. Pulled in about 10:30 out at 4am and was on I15 and the 215 by 10 or something. I was worried about the temps...but it was almost cool that early....
Forum: Commercial Listings 06-27-2008, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,960
Posted By joe3957
big sur fire

I had heard fire was near Big Sur, not that the road was closed. I don't get north of Pismo until the 8th so hopefully things will be opened up.
Forum: Boondocking 06-27-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,619
Posted By joe3957
Thanks Vegasdan and Uwe

We will just see how far we get now. The Overlander got new axles , wheels rims. I made a repair to the rear end sag, dropped a new finish floor and is now road ready. I thought about dropping you a...
Forum: Boondocking 06-27-2008, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,619
Posted By joe3957
Thanks Richard

That is the sort of info I am looking for. I will just be sleeping, but I think I will drive down south into the forest to avoid the trucks and rest stop.
Forum: Boondocking 06-26-2008, 08:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,619
Posted By joe3957
thanks for the tip Lynn

I hope to get further than Winslow, because I really want to cross the desert early on Saturday. Needles is suppose to be 110 degrees on Saturday and 116 on Sunday, so I figure just push and get...
Forum: Boondocking 06-26-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,619
Posted By joe3957
22 lookers no reply

Bump..anybody got an idea:huh:
Forum: Boondocking 06-26-2008, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,619
Posted By joe3957
Boondocking near Flagstaff/Williams

I am heading west Friday afternoon for a trip up the California Coast. I won't get out of the office until after 4, only likely make Flagstaff or Williams before I want to rest. My intentions are to...
Forum: Commercial Listings 06-26-2008, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,960
Posted By joe3957
way cool

I generally don't get to Angel Fire, as I buy my ski pass in Taos and like to boodock for the most part. But I will definetly come visit your place. Heading out Friday PM for a trip up the California...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-24-2008, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,734
Posted By joe3957
67 Overlander

Has the big hinge as well. Mine has had the pin replaced, because its not stainless and I am getting some oxidation on the hinge. Door works ok, but several replaced rivets indicate there was once...
Forum: On The Road... 06-23-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,704
Posted By joe3957
Pismo

I will be at Pismo the 5-8th then up to Pfieffer the through the 11th. Perhaps we will cross paths...I will be looking for shiny objects everywhere I go. :wally:
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 06-22-2008, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
Posted By joe3957
Next week

I will be traveling from Ventura to Big Sur and back..I have reservations at El Capitan, Pismo and Big Sur Pheiffer. Love to see any more silver beauties on the way.
Forum: Windows & Screens 06-02-2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,008
Posted By joe3957
fabrication

That is what I expected. I hadn't really looked at the screens before and just assumed a simple window screen would work, and actually might for the rear window. But when I pulled one off I realized...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 06-02-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,497
Posted By joe3957
67 Overlander same problem

Andy, you say its the ball mechanism and not the floor gasket. I am experiencing the same issue with my 67 Overlander. The toilet is a Mansfield Sanitary (later to become SeaLand) 910. While doing a...
Forum: Windows & Screens 06-02-2008, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,008
Posted By joe3957
Need Screens for my '67 Overlander

The rear window and the small window just forward of the door. If not anyone had any luck fabricating?
Forum: On The Road... 05-29-2008, 08:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,308
Posted By joe3957
Tehachapi

This is up near Bakersfield right? What route do you take to the coast from there? I normally come down the I-15 to Victorville and across north of the Angeles NF so I can drop in on the 126 into...
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