Stream of Consciousness/General Conversation Thread

[JWlineman]

There's a nice 2016 XLT Lariat 4x4 Offroad quad cab at Frontier Motors for $50,000. I'll sell you my 2012 XLT Lariat 4x4 Offroad quad cab for half that

I've made it 40 years without a Ford...ain't starting now.

 

[Raven]

I've made it 40 years without a Ford...ain't starting now.

Ford is the only "American made" truck still made in America. Then there's Toyota made in America nowadays, too. And fairly local, too

 

[JWlineman]

True, more American labor in a Toyota then a GM, has been for awhile.

 

[M60Gunner]

I’m really impressed at the amount of room in the Tundra, my buddy had one and it felt huge sitting in it just nice and roomy

 

[Raven]

I’m really impressed at the amount of room in the Tundra, my buddy had one and it felt huge sitting in it just nice and roomy

If it weren't for the subwoofer in my back seat I could throw down a good sized trucker sleeper cab mattress in F150 backseat. It's a redneck limo. Love my full size truck. This is my 4th F150. 5th if you count the old 460 F250 a while back. I was a diehard Ranger fan too. Half a dozen Rangers, a Sportrac and a Bronco II... then had a family and needed the room about the same time Ford axed the Ranger from the lineup. Don't see myself ever going back to anything smaller than a full size truck. Oh and before anybody has a Ford vs Chevy comment, I've owned several Chevy's too. A lifted Suburban literally saved me and my whole family in a T-bone collision at speed on 90. Chevy just don't make them like they used to, so that nixed me ever owning a newer Chevy. I will admit that I am leaning towards a Jeep Gladiator truck. The Gladiator is the only new small truck on the US market with a solid front axle... but what attracts me is the ginormous huge ground clearance in a Jeep with geared hubs

 

[.22 cents]

Heat Stress Kills Estimated 10,000 Head of Kansas Feedlot Cattle

The numbers are still coming in, but early estimates set the number of cattle lost to heat in Kansas feedlots this week at an estimated 10,000 head.

www.dtnpf.com

Not heat stress that killed 10,000 cattle or bird flu killing 10s of millions of chickens and turkeys. Food processing plants dont just decide to all burn. Ships with 15,000 sheep just dont decide to sink and drown the sheep in Sudan. Think I need a box of 50 .22lr golden bullets for my only gun. AFT approved single shot .22 just my thoughts and no one else’s.

 

[M60Gunner]

Many folks are about to find out…

 

[Raven]

Many folks are about to find out…

Order out of chaos. Gas prices will go down and food will return to shelves magically just in time for Obiden to be the election season savior

 

[Longtooth]

I wonder what my electric bill will be this month. Im keeping the house set warmer than I normally would, but its a little warm.

 

[JWlineman]

I wonder what my electric bill will be this month. Im keeping the house set warmer than I normally would, but its a little warm.

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My bill is about $70 more than this month last year, next month's is projected to almost $150!

 

[JWlineman]

Order out of chaos. Gas prices will go down and food will return to shelves magically just in time for Obiden to be the election season savior

Fingers crossed...haha

 

[J pace]

Order out of chaos. Gas prices will go down and food will return to shelves magically just in time for Obiden to be the election season savior

I don't think so. I think gas, oil and other industry prices are being kelp High to get rid of the Democrats in November. Industry is tired of the regulations

 

[Longtooth]

Our AC went out this afternoon, May end up spending tomorrow at a friends house till we can call a repairman on Monday.

This house is 1 year old..... SMH

 

[JWlineman]

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Our AC went out this afternoon, May end up spending tomorrow at a friends house till we can call a repairman on Monday.

This house is 1 year old..... SMH

Homeowners or builders warranty?

 

[Longtooth]

We moved in at the beginning of June last year - Builder is the first person Im calling tomorrow morning and Monday morning.

 

[FrankT]

I have another of those portables in storage in Crestview, yours free to use

 

[Snake-Eyes]

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Our AC went out this afternoon, May end up spending tomorrow at a friends house till we can call a repairman on Monday.

This house is 1 year old..... SMH

Depending on how long you need to use that portable, it might be worth modifying it to dual hose.
The single hose design has problems. That output of airflow from the house has to be replaced. Even in a new home with good window, door, and a/c vent seals, there are crevices. Attic air, under the house air, or outside air: one of those places will supply the “replacement air” for the stuff being pumped out the window through that hose.

That’s why those portables won’t cool the whole house; just one room if lucky. And it’s actually making the other spaces Hotter over time, since they’re getting outside air pulled in the house.

Here’s one place that explains it with pictures:

Single hose air conditioners can't cool a room: Convert them to dual hose

Single hose air conditioners are ineffecient by design, but are often the only portable type available to purchase. Convert them to dual hose models for lower energy bills and drasitcally better cooling performance.

www.woolie.co.uk

There are plenty of videos and articles on the DIY, if you google “portable A/C single to dual hose conversion”.

Best of luck with the quick fix. :/

 

[Longtooth]

I have another of those portables in storage in Crestview, yours free to use

I appreciate it, but our portable unit is keeping the master cool. Neither my wife or I grew up with central air, so it's not the end of the world.

Not comfortable to have the rest of the house in the 80s, but hopefully its fixed soon.

 

[Raven]

 

[Longtooth]

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Our AC went out this afternoon, May end up spending tomorrow at a friends house till we can call a repairman on Monday.

This house is 1 year old..... SMH

Update: The builder warranty was up the first week of June, so since we have been in the house a year and a week, we are on the hook for repairs. The Parts will be under warranty from the mfg, but we get to pay for labor.

The company that installed everything won't be able to come out till Wednesday.

Called a different company and they should be out tomorrow morning.

Defiantly a reminder to be thankful to be living in America with all the creature comforts.