Merle Coggins Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 As I sit here at my desk at work, trying to find motivation to do some actual work in my birthday, I keep thinking that one week from now I'll be on an airplane heading west. I'm really looking forward to this trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 happy orbit day Merle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desotodav Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Many happy returns for the day Merle. You've only got about a month more than me on this planet! Desotodav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 THE MIAGRATION OF EAGLES IS ABOUT TO BEGIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 HAPPY CAKE DAY MERLE!!!!! 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 happy birthday Merle. Enjoy!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 You keep having birthdays at this rate Merle you will soon catch up to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Koch Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Merle, Have a great Birthday. Lookin forward to seeing you next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks guys. This was a big part of my justification to spend the money on this trip. Besides finally getting to go to the BBQ, it was a birthday present to myself. Sorry Don, you've got too much of a head start. I don't think I'll be able to catch you. Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 As I sit here at my desk at work, trying to find motivation to do some actual work in my birthday, I keep thinking that one week from now I'll be on an airplane heading west. I'm really looking forward to this trip. Happy birthday! Yea... I'm looking forward to "Sunny" California. Perhaps you are confusing "Sunny Southern California" with the rest of the state. (Actually, here in the Bay Area we should be getting into the "June Gloom" (fog) season pretty soon. After that it should be sunny until maybe October. Further north there is yet an different climate.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Don't be a buzz kill, Tod. Perhaps you are confusing "Sunny Southern California" with the rest of the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Don't be a buzz kill, Tod. In other places they say something to the effect that "if you don't like the weather, wait ten minutes". In California it is more like "if you don't like the weather, drive 10 miles". While Clements, San Jose and San Francisco are not all that far apart they have significantly different weather. I expect Clements to be dryer than where I am. Probably a bit cooler in winter and a lot warmer in summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 lol...Its A LOT warmer out here in the valley Merle.....I was born and raised in San Jose, in what is called the The Bay Area. The nine counties that touch San Francisco and San Pablo Bay. When I lived there, we didn't have air conditioning, it seemed like it was always 60's or 70's......if it was otherwise, boy did we talk about it. When I built my house out here in Clements....only 2.5 hours inland from SF, I was asked by the contractor how big of an AC unit I wanted, and I said "AC?....nah, we've never had it, we don't need it"...He looked at me like I was 1000 miles from home and said "Boy, you ain't from around here, are ya!". During the summer we have 2 to 3 heat waves from 103 to 110 that last up to a week or more. The rest of the time, its 90 to 100...and its dry heat. When I was living in San Jose I thought the 90's was a heatwave. lol. 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 OK.....rain Thursday......clouds on Saturday.....yes! 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 At valley of the rogues to meet up with Keven. Stall f6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulldogTom Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Back to the BBQ. I spent the day under my truck doing a second safety check. Found a loose shifter lever and some soft wire 'cotter keys' which I replaced with real ones and washers where required. I marked all items with a yellow paint pencil. I did snug the oil pan bolts, just a little turn, got to sneak up on those. I only had 70 miles on the oil, but it was the first oil after the rebuild so I thought there might be some debrie in it. Also changed the oil in the transmission. The gas tank is full so tomorrow I'm going to take a drive up the hill. In 10 miles the road climbs from 500' to 3,000'. That should be a nice test. There is a good pizza place up there so. . . wish me well. I know that pizza place. It is good. You are going to Squaw Valley. Tom Hollister, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 don't worry, I'm sure the forecast will change 20 times by Saturday. While you guys are haiving fun I'll be at my buddies house prepping it to get lifted to add two courses of block...sawzall fun on plumbing time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Sorry. F17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Ya...you know you're right Mark! lol. First truck will be arriving today. Gary's prize winning 1948 Dodge Panel Truck! Y'all know how much I love a panel truck, and I get 4 days of snooping around this beauty, wohoo! 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Hmmmm, Keven hasn't shown. Still arriving tomorrow, with or without him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buds truck Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Hmmmm, Keven hasn't shown. Still arriving tomorrow, with or without him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Hmmmm, Keven hasn't shown. Still arriving tomorrow, with or without him Hmmmm. I was there and left this morning. I'm in Elk Grove at my parents place. See ya in the am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Man I wish I could have got away for this........instead I am stuck here dealing with deadlines. Oh the joys of owning a small business. You boys have a great time!......... next year for sure. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Bummer Jeff. Today has been fairly busy for me, trying to wrap things up before leaving tomorrow. Everytime I look at the clock I think, "This time tomorrow I'll be..." As I write this it is 1:30, or 11:30 out there, which means I'd be driving from Sacramento down to Galt to meet up with Jim and Tim for lunch. Good thing I just had lunch or I'd be getting hungry thinking about it. Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shepard Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Hmmmm. I was there and left this morning. I'm in Elk Grove at my parents place. See ya in the am. Hey Kev! You could always join us for lunch at the Squeeze Inn in Galt... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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