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RE: Mink
They would make cool seat covers for you R/V or car. :B
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hotsparks
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05/13/12 08:38pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Name that fruit
You are correct sir, give that person a prize. :B
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hotsparks
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05/02/12 10:07am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Name that fruit
OK, here is another for you to guess.
It has a red hard prickly skin that is peeled off. Inside it has a white juicy fruit and a hard smooth brown seed. The whole fruit is about 1" to 1 1/2" in diameter. --What is it called? :B
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hotsparks
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05/01/12 11:31pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Rochester Carburetor Adjustment Tool
:B Well at least I found out what I need, it's called a "double D socket". Now I just have to go find someone who sells one. I guess I going to drive to town tomorrow. I need to buy some other parts anyway.
It's only 70 miles away, that's all. Oh, and that's one way. Takes me all day just to go to town and buy supplies for the week. I feel like I live on the moon sometimes.
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hotsparks
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05/01/12 10:30pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Rochester Carburetor Adjustment Tool
I didn't think it still had the plastic caps but I could be wrong. I'll go check again tomorrow during the day.
I think I know what you mean by the plastic caps, but didn't those almost cover the whole hole where the screw is? I'll look closer tomorrow, it's kind of dark and cold out right now. Thanks. :C
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hotsparks
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05/01/12 10:07pm |
Tech Issues
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Rochester Carburetor Adjustment Tool
:h I'm trying to adjust the idle mixture screws on my old pick up. It's an 83 Chevy with a Rochester carb. It has some odd mixture screws on it that look like a small rectangle or almost oval, maybe 3/16 x 1/8 or so. I don't know what shape those are called. Is there a special tool for those and does anybody know where can I find one. I've look online and can't find nothing.
I thought I had every tool known to man but I guess I don't. It's kind of too tight of a fit to get in there with a needle nose pliers. Anybody know of anyway else to turn those? I don't think a socket will fit.
It's a long ways to the auto parts store. I'll keep trying. I'll find something.
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hotsparks
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05/01/12 09:24pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: The 1959 Ford Thames campervan restoration begins.
:E WOW!!!!! Dude, you really did good on this project. I'm almost speechless. I'm going to be honest here...You are better than me.
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hotsparks
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04/30/12 10:06pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: I have been naughty.......
:B I like to blow a loud whistle into the phone. I usually hear someone swear and then they hang up. I just wish I could see them when they fall off of their chair and throw their headset across the room.
I don't get mad, I get even.
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hotsparks
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04/17/12 09:15pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: PVC Leak
:S:B Ya, I understand, if you don't know, you don't know.:h First take a photo and we can walk you through this.
Second, this is not rocket science. It is as said, most likely just a loose connection or maybe you need a new seal. All of these parts can be found in almost any hardware store. And the whole problem could be fixed for a few dollars. Or you could call a plumber and he could fix it quick for maybe $50 to $70. The plumber might have R/V payments to make also.:B
And third, don't use some tape or glue or some gobbly gunk quick fix on there. JUST FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. Get a nice cushion to sit on and take it apart. You will see that it is not that hard. Don't be afraid to do it even if you have never done it before.
Bring your old parts (in a plastic bag) to the hardware store and the salesman should be able to find what you need. Have faith in yourself, you can do it.
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hotsparks
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04/16/12 03:05pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Do you believe in miracles?
So I guess you could say the bugs just "BOUNCED" right off. :B
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hotsparks
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04/13/12 10:05pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: The 1959 Ford Thames campervan restoration begins.
Hey Kevin where are you? :B
I was just checking for an update. I guess you are busy doing something which is better than being busy doing nothing. We are all still here following your project.
I was noticing you are starting to throw some primer paint on it. I think I remember you are using an "epoxy primer" is that correct? That's the best stuff there is. I know it is not cheap but it is the best. I have used hundreds of big cans of that stuff at work for painting large boats and small ships. You know you can put that paint on pretty thick and it will still dry as long as you have the two parts mixed. You can layer it on by two ways.
1- put the second coat on before the first coat has dried completely. You can paint the second coat when the first coat is just sort of not sticky to the touch. Maybe 2 hours dry time. Depends on how hot the weather is. Hot weather will make it dry faster. This way it bonds to the first coat without sanding.
2-The second way is to let the first coat dry completely for a day or longer. This will require you to scuff the first coat before painting the second coat. You can maybe use one of those green scuff pads or use some dry sand paper. If you let the first coat of paint dry completely without sanding, the second coat will not stick good to the first coat. That paint will dry hard as rock if you let it. Don't paint the second coat without sanding if the first coat is already dried.
There is a small window of time with that paint that you can either work it one way or you have to let it dry so you can work it a different way. After you use it for a while you will understand what I mean. I know, maybe you already understand what I mean, but maybe someone else can learn from this.
This paint is sometimes hard to find and is not usually sold to the public in those big box stores. Look for it at boating supply stores, and industrial paint suppliers. It must also be covered with some other type of paint because it does not hold up to UV light I think. It will get chalky after a while.
I bet the weather is getting warmer where you are, so that means your boss want's you to work more hours right? Keep up the good work, I give you credit. I'm sure you are going to finish this soon. But take you time and do it right the first time. Once you close this thing up you probably will not go back deep inside to change much. When you are done you will have a one of a kind R/V. I don't know how common those things are where you live but I've never even seen one over here. :B
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hotsparks
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04/11/12 09:50pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Snakes
I didn't know any snakes were poisonous, I thought some were venomous thou. :h
OK, so I just looked up both words and I am confused (more than I usually am).:S
I thought plants and chemicals were "poisonous", and animals like snakes and spiders were "venomous".
Are the words interchangeable?
I know the "word police" are out there someplace. :B
-WARNING- DON'T MESS WITH RATTLESNAKES!
They are fast. And I have seen what happens when a person or an animal get bit by one. I usually get about 5 or 6 of them a summer on our farm in Eastern Washington.
We also have "bull snakes" they only scare you to death when you see them but they will bite also if you step on one.
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hotsparks
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03/29/12 09:16pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Cost of Propane
I have all of you beat.:B I filled up the tank for my friends BBQ when I was in Haleiwa Hawaii for Christmas and I paid $6.25 a gallon.:E
That does it, I'm never going to drive my class A to Hawaii. I don't care how nice the weather is and how cute the hula girls are.:S
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hotsparks
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03/21/12 07:25pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Crock Pot - Ham Hock & Navy Bean Soup
:C OK, Beans are ready. I'm stuffed. I just had a big bowl of these. I'm full and I want more. We had a saying where I grew up that was "you don't eat until you're full, you eat until you're tired". :B And I'm not tired yet so maybe after I write this out I will have another bowl.
I've read your reply's. I have used left over ham and cubed ham before and even hamburger once,(don't use hamburger) it's not the same. I think it is worth the extra time to use the smoked ham hocks. The texture and taste are better.
And when separating the meat you will only have about 50%, the other half will be bones and "stuff". So make sure you buy enough smoked ham hocks or shanks.
The beans, like I said earlier I used navy, or great northern. This time I used the great northern beans. The navy are a little smaller than the great northern and the taste is almost the same. I've never used michigan beans before. I will look for those to try them.
If you want to get picky you can pick out the bean skins after you soak the beans if you want. After a bite or two I don't mind the skins.
I have made this with the fat inside and without the fat and it taste just about the same. And with all the junk food that I eat I try to cut down on the fat when I can.
Yes, it is easier and faster to just make all of it at once but if you are in that much of a hurry...
And I don't have a pressure cooker so that's out. I guess you could make this in a Dutch oven, I don't see why not. I don't have one of those either.
Ya, your welcome to come over for dinner but you better hurry. I live in Eastern Washington and that's a long drive from Puget Sound. And if you show up you better bring some ice cream. :B
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hotsparks
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03/13/12 09:17pm |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: The company is getting me a new van
:h Sorry about how you feel about the new truck they are letting you use but I feel that you need to put your perspectives in order. You have a good paying job and a free truck to use. Try and go unemployed for a few years and you won't complain so much. You are lucky you have a job at all. A lot of us don't, me included. Don't let the company hear you complain too much. I've lost one of my jobs on the very same day I said something once. It does happen. Don't let it happen to you. You can bring it to their attention that the truck will not work for you but don't complain. Nobody wants to hear it anyway.
But you are speaking among friends. We understand what you are trying to say. And I hope that you can learn from what I am trying to say as well. Sorry, but remember, life can ALWAYS be worse than it seems now.
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hotsparks
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03/13/12 04:44pm |
Around the Campfire
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Crock Pot - Ham Hock & Navy Bean Soup
I'm making some of my ham and bean soup tonight. It's too easy and very good. I'm a single guy and if I can make this, anybody can. I make it in the crock pot so it is very easy. But it takes all day to cook it, and it's worth it.
Basic ingredients: I've already told you. Ham Hocks and Navy Beans. :B
First you will need a couple of packages of smoked ham hocks or shanks. They are usually sold frozen. And if this is something new to you, don't be alarmed when you see them in the package. Yes they look kind of...well you know what I mean. But trust me, this cut of meat has a very good flavor. You will need about 2 packages or 1 big one maybe. I'd rather have too much meat than not enough. They look big but they have a big bone inside and a lot of the fatty parts that are the yum,yums for the dogs.
Cook these in the crock pot with just enough water to cover the meat. Cook on high for about 4 or 5 hours or so, until the meat comes off the bone with a fork. Turn off the heat and let this cool a little.
When the meat has cooled a little, scoop out the meat and bones and put this in a bowl or plate and cover until it's cool enough to touch.
Take the broth that is in the crock pot and put this in a tall container and let this cool a little and put this in the refrigerator to cool some more. Do not stir the broth. If you let this sit and cool the fat will float to the top and will be easy to remove and discard.
Separate the bones and fatty parts from the good pieces of meat and cut into small pieces across the grain. When using the shanks instead of the hocks you will see the meat is a little more stringy so be sure to cut these across the grain and you will have a better texture of meat.
Soak a package of white navy beans or great northern beans over night in water. I guess you could use canned beans maybe, I just have never tried.:h Get all this ready the day before and put all this in the fridge and relax. :C
The next morning or afternoon get out your crock pot again. Drain the water from the beans, throw away the bean water.
Just dump all this stuff inside the pot. Meat, broth, and beans. Cook on high again for another 4 to 6 hours until the beans are soft. You can add a little water if needed but not too much. You want this sort of like a chowder or chili thickness, not real watery.
You can add whatever spices you want (it's your soup). I add some cracked pepper and some garlic. Sometimes I will add about half an onion. It just depends on what I have and what mood I am in.
You really can't mess up this soup, well I guess you could somehow if you tried.
I like to serve this with garlic bread and a tossed green salad and a tall glass of ice cold milk. And I think that it taste even better the second day.
The leftovers (if there is any) I put into small plastic containers. These make it too easy to reheat in the microwave for an instant lunch.
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My meat I'm cooking is ready for me to separate and my beans are soaking in water right now. Guess what I am going to have to eat tomorrow. :B Enjoy.
So how do you cook your ham & bean soup? And if you try to make this let me know what you think and how your's came out.
I know this is nothing new to some of you. But we need to pass these things on to the young people who don't realize how easy it is to make home made soup. You will never eat canned soup again.
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hotsparks
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03/13/12 12:46am |
Camp Cooks and Connoisseurs
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RE: Haveing dealer remove and re-caulk MH
:R
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hotsparks
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03/12/12 03:49pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Just because... My new to me Safari
Nice coach. What year is that one? That's a DP am I correct? I think I can see an exhaust under the front for the generator. I like the Safari's. I think they are built quite well. At least they don't use some of the cheap junk in them like the cheap cabinets inside. We need more information.
:)
I have a 92 Safari Ivory, 34ft. Ford gas. I picked mine up super cheap because everything was striped out of it. It was missing the generator and the water tanks and needed a few parts. I do all my own work on it so bringing it up to working order has not cost me a whole lot of money. But I have spent too much maybe. Too late now.
At least now I have a brand new generator, water tanks, water pump, water heater, solar panels, inverter, converter, batteries, A/C, rear view camera, and I repaired the refrigerator and the heater, replaced the kitchen faucet and rebuilt the toilet and the holding tank valves. Next I'm going to install a new muffler that I got for free. I also welded a motorcycle rack that slips into my custom made tow hitch. And a dozen other projects. .......
You get the idea. I just keep working on things and throwing money at it. It's an on going project that I don't know if I will ever finish. :B
I live in mine full time and don't have much else to do so I just keep working on something. I heard someone say you are even suppose to drive these things once in a while. LOL
My problem is that the place that I am parked is nicer than a lot of the R/V parks and I pay no rent. OK, I've talked enough bubbles for tonight. GO SAFARI
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hotsparks
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03/07/12 10:50pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: For the car nut
I've been trying to learn how to drive my class A like that but I just don't seem to have enough power to do those same kind of power slides. Maybe if I practice more on my heel and toe touch and go's.
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hotsparks
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03/01/12 07:57pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Why a cigarette lighter type plug?
:h I had friend with one of those 12V cigarette lighters in his car. He said to me that his new battery is dead and he just bought it. I charged up the new battery and when I reattached the battery I noticed a large spark. I told him he has a short or something is still on. After a long search we found a penny inside the 12V outlet. He was lucky we found it. The fuse did not blow and I thought he was lucky he did not melt the wire behind it. He figured that his little kid was putting them inside.
:S :B
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hotsparks
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02/20/12 07:30pm |
General RVing Issues
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