What made you feel good today?

[BENT_8]

Just (2.24pm) became a Grandfather for the 1st time, a beautiful baby Girl to my eldest Daughter.

[FTE217]

good on ya granpa, congrats to the fam.
No chev gear for her ok

[BENT_8]

Originally Posted by FTE217

good on ya granpa, congrats to the fam.
No chev gear for her ok

I promise..

[Citroënbender]

Hopefully fixed the (30 year old) electric oven - control board had dry joints from spade connectors losing tension over time and heating excessively.

Being a tightwad in ways like this, is how I squeeze more dollars for my projects.

P.S. Unlike BENT_8, no buns in this one.

[Tonz]

Originally Posted by BENT_8

Just (2.24pm) became a Grandfather for the 1st time, a beautiful baby Girl to my eldest Daughter.

within 2 years she will have you wrapped around her little finger, kid you not. My eldest is 20 this year and my heart still melts when I see her and I blush with the love and affection she gives me

[BENT_8]

Originally Posted by Tonz

within 2 years she will have you wrapped around her little finger, kid you not. My eldest is 20 this year and my heart still melts when I see her and I blush with the love and affection she gives me

Thanks Tonz.
I reckon it took all of 2 minutes though once I held her, she's tiny at 5lb8oz and only 47cm long.

[ToryMikey]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

We've had two days of severe weather warnings for heavy rainfall in my area, with today expected to be the worst. With four large lawn jobs scheduled for today, the forecast didn't impress me much.

Instead of swapping my day off from Tuesday to Monday, and after checking the radar, I decided to roll the dice and press on. Worst case, I would have less jobs to do tomorrow.

Halfway through the first job, it started to rain and I was ready to throw in the towel, actually I needed a towel after getting wet. But it eased off again and I got to my second job with pitch black sky and thunder rumbling from the north. I got through that job and then rolled the dice again for my final two jobs, which are two adjoining properties. Thankfully, the rain held back and I got through it all. JOBS DONE!

Now I can enjoy a full day off tomorrow.

You must live near me then. Weather is insane!

[ToryMikey]

Originally Posted by BENT_8

Just (2.24pm) became a Grandfather for the 1st time, a beautiful baby Girl to my eldest Daughter.

Congratulations!!

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by ToryMikey

You must live near me then. Weather is insane!

Northern Vic?

Yep, its been rough.

Massive thunderstorm that rolled through at 8pm Christmas, took out power till 1am. It upended the nursery, which meant the guys had to go in on Christmas day to stand everything back up so it could be watered properly via the overhead irrigation.

Then, rolling thunderstorms that continued on both Christmas and Boxing day.

A week later, Jan 2nd, another huge storm tore through, massive hail stones, strong wind and 80ml of rain in 15 minutes. We had water gushing into the shop, the nursery boundary fences blew down and almost all of the shade sails ripped or damaged.

The last two days were predicted to be severe, with 100ml of rain expected.

And yet we were told it was going to be a dry summer.

[Citroënbender]

Finally identified a mystery rattle near the left rear of the ute cabin. This has been niggling me for months.

At first I thought it a mower, but it rattled with the mower removed. Next I considered loose elements of the tray. Nope.

I checked for the handbrake cable slapping around, and for loose/cracked exhaust. What about the fuel tank straps? They proved tight.

Mudflaps, tight. Jack kit - not rattling. Centre seat belt, rattle free. I was starting to wonder if an internal part of the cab structure had started to break free of its welds. Negative.

Found it this evening. Loose mounting plate for the passenger side rear speaker.

[ford71V8]

Ha successful identification, it can be so irritating.
I got done by the rear seatbelt last year, drove me nuts and it wasn't even my car, wife unphased wtf?!

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by ford71V8

Ha successful identification, it can be so irritating.
I got done by the rear seatbelt last year, drove me nuts and it wasn't even my car, wife unphased wtf?!

Driving old trucks, rattles comes with the territory.

[Citroënbender]

Six hours of sound sleep overnight, no chemical assistance. I’d forgotten how refreshing good rest can be.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Six hours of sound sleep overnight, no chemical assistance. I’d forgotten how refreshing good rest can be.

So, what causing the lack of sleep ?

[Citroënbender]

Not sure; my “night brain” is often like a sodium pellet in a beaker of water.

[jaydee]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Not sure; my “night brain” is often like a sodium pellet in a beaker of water.

Sounds like my wife, she gets pi$$ed at me because I take 2 deep breaths and I'm out like a light, but she wants to talk.

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Not sure; my “night brain” is often like a sodium pellet in a beaker of water.

My partner reckons she has to much thought going around in her brain. i tell her to simply flip the switch to OFF and fall asleep. She says it works well.

Oh what made me feel good today was a ride on the cafe coach.

[MITCHAY]

I had a relatively easy first week back at work but always some turds to deal with, more process than actual work. I only had <=20 emails of substance to deal with which was nice.

New year, same **** as they say

[Mechan1k]

Putting in my Out of Office in this afternoon to advise I am off for 2 weeks.

And then watching the emails flood in from all other place request last second assistance.

[jaydee]

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Putting in my Out of Office in this afternoon to advise I am off for 2 weeks.

And then watching the emails flood in from all other place request last second assistance.

When I was working and was going on leave, I'd put in my out of office notification with a note, gone to Italy for 2 weeks, or gone to France, enjoy work while I'm away.
Then switch it off to avoid those last minute emails like you say.

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by jaydee

Sounds like my wife, she gets pi$$ed at me because I take 2 deep breaths and I'm out like a light, but she wants to talk.

Care to share your secret on how you do it? I suffer from insomnia being a shift worker, even my wife's nagging does not help.

[jaydee]

Originally Posted by Itsme

Care to share your secret on how you do it? I suffer from insomnia being a shift worker, even my wife's nagging does not help.

Like I say to the Mrs, a man without a guilty conscience sleeps well, she laughs her head off.
I just don't think about things, go to bed tired, take a few deep breaths and relax, go to sleep.
I did over 30 years of shift work, certainly mucks you around.
People are just different, what works for one doesn't work for another.
Apparently what troops do out in the field, SAS etc, to get to sleep quickly is shut down your body with your brain, bit by bit, starting with your feet, legs etc. I've tried it with some success.

[roKWiz]

Spent the day sorting out all the model trucks and cars I had left at the family house from 45 years ago.
Now that my mother has gone and the brother is clearing the estate it seemed like a good time to do this, a little sad though seeing the place get sold.

Wow, found some real gems in amongst the tat. A whole suitcase full of 60s 70s 80s Matchbox, Dinky, Corgi and Husky trucks will be heading back to Vic soon. Glad my mum made me look after them.

small sample of goodies in excellent condition.

[.:4:.]

My son is excited. He got accepted for his 1st job. Yeah its just at maccas, but he is only 14 and you have to start somewhere.

[jaydee]

Originally Posted by .:4:.

My son is excited. He got accepted for his 1st job. Yeah its just at maccas, but he is only 14 and you have to start somewhere.

Same as my son 15 years ago. Learnt some skills, not just flipping burgers. Roster management, dealing with staff and customers etc. Saved enough to travel to Europe with his mate for 9 months in his gap year.
It'll teach him the value of working for money, good on him.

[BENT_8]

Originally Posted by .:4:.

My son is excited. He got accepted for his 1st job. Yeah its just at maccas, but he is only 14 and you have to start somewhere.

Thats great!

My eldest 2 started at KFC at 14, my Son built his first house by age 21 and my Daughter signed her contract at 21 and will have hers finished in June at age 23 due to delays in the construction industry.
As jaydee said, it teaches them the value and reward of hard work.

[.:4:.]

Originally Posted by BENT_8

Thats great!

My eldest 2 started at KFC at 14, my Son built his first house by age 21 and my Daughter signed her contract at 21 and will have hers finished in June at age 23 due to delays in the construction industry.
As jaydee said, it teaches them the value and reward of hard work.

It was my sons second interview. His 1st was for kfc. He was upset when his application was not successful as they used the term rejected. Anyrate, all i could say to him is not to worry, just use that as practice.

I didnt tell him about the amount of people i have worked with in the past who were grossly inept at the job, but were good at interviews.

[Syndrome]

DJT smashing them in Iowa.

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Had my leave for alternate Mondays for the rest of this year approved today. Couple that with my Monday RDO and that means I don't have one week for the whole year where I work more than four days .

[prktkljokr]

Originally Posted by FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0

Had my leave for alternate Mondays for the rest of this year approved today. Couple that with my Monday RDO and that means I don't have one week for the whole year where I work more than four days .

That's great, you will really enjoy it, I did it for 4 years and now miss it doing 5 days a week