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RE: West Texas Trip
Going to the Hill Country, Kerrville and Austin area for 3-4 weeks beginning Monday. Convinced wife that it is too hot for the rest of the trip. Friends from Baton Rouge will go with us next Spring. Thanks to everyone and I will keep these posts for reference
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Charlie D.
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05/23/13 01:42pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Help with gun selection
Of 13 people attacked and killed by alligators in the past decade 12 were in Florida and 1 was in Georgia. None were in Texas. Odds of your wife getting hit by a drunk drive on her way to work are considerably higher - especially in Texas where it is OK to have an open container in your car so long as you have a passenger who can say it belongs to them. There are more than 1000 alchohol related fatalities in the state of Texas each and every year. Texas has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in this area and in 2012 more there were more than 2500 victims of drunk drivers in the state.
No victims of alligator attacks.
You need to do a little research before quoting Texas open container law. Texas open container laws make it completely illegal for anyone who is in a vehicle?regardless of who is driving and whether or not the car is moving?to have an open container of alcohol in the car. Even if you are not consuming the open beverage, you can still be fined for an open container if pulled over.
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Charlie D.
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05/22/13 01:52pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Cement slab help
Wherever the new and the old butt up to each other, under dig the old slab a few inches so that the new concrete will flow under it.
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Charlie D.
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05/21/13 06:24pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: micro-balloons For insulation
I vaguely remember that 10, 15 ? years ago there was an interior paint advertised with insulation properties. Can't remember the name but it was one of the bigger paint companies.
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Charlie D.
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05/19/13 05:47pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Help with gun selection
Trying to copy a link that shows a chart to show why your shots are going where they do.
Didn't work.
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Charlie D.
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05/19/13 05:37pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Help with gun selection
"Perhaps you already know but when taking the shooting part of the CHL you are required to use a .32 caliber semi or larger to be able to carry a pistol of any kind. Qualify with a revolver and she can only carry a revolver."
It would seem that would be very state specific. That is, it depends on the laws or rules of the state in which you reside. I'm pretty sure it does not hold true in Montana. In fact, some of the Concealed Carry classes around here are all "classroom" work, no shooting.
I agree with the Taurus Judge. A nice gun!
He lives in Texas. I live in Texas. Just informing him of the requirements IF he does not know. The class requires shooting 50 rounds and a score of 75%.
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Charlie D.
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05/19/13 01:09pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Help with gun selection
No offense, but a .22 caliber pistol can be just as deadly as any other pistol. And if you can hit what you aim at with that .22 you're a lot more deadly than that .44 magnum toting galoot that flinches from the recoil. And most people can get off more aimed shots faster with a .22 than with a something with more recoil. Size matters, but not as much as you think. ;)
I agree. Coworker died of a .22 shot to the abdomen. They can be deadly if you train,train and train in any weapons use. The problem my wife has even with much practice is her inability to feel comfortable with anything larger than an all steel frame .380.
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Charlie D.
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05/18/13 07:41pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Help with gun selection
Regular practice is so important. Have her practice draw and fire under different situations. Check firing ranges. The one we go to have different pistols for loan if you buy a box of ammo. I would check with various LEO that she may know. They may also be a source of weapons to borrow. Firing a weapon before buying may save you the cost of buying one that she can not use.
Wife couldn't squeeze a trigger with flinching and closing her eyes when she started. Now she is a very good shot. She is unable to use a polymer frame or larger calibers because of the inability to handle the recoil nor can she pull the slide back to chamber a round. Some will not lock open when the last round is fired. Her favorite is a DA/SA with safety that she can keep a round chambered. She has got to feel comfortable or she will hesitate which will not make the weapon not as useful as it needs to be. The internet is full of video on pistol use and reviews.
Perhaps you already know but when taking the shooting part of the CHL you are required to use a .32 caliber semi or larger to be able to carry a pistol of any kind. Qualify with a revolver and she can only carry a revolver.
There are very good mid-priced weapons available without paying the high costs of weapons who by virtue of their names come as a premium price.
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Charlie D.
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05/18/13 06:36am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: West Texas Trip
Must be Retiredphoneman.
Family reunion today.Baby Back Ribs and Jambalaya.
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Charlie D.
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05/18/13 06:14am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: EcoBoost problems on the Horizon...:?
5 year/100,000 on the Powerstroke power train.
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Charlie D.
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05/17/13 03:56pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: West Texas Trip
Tmoore2-Thanks I already have the book. We are at the Texas state line and I visited the tourist bureau. So much information that I am overwhelmed with information
Dave, Know the Hill Country well and can not get enough of it. Missed the Bluebonnets this year. We've been the I-10 route twice to Phoenix and on to Camp Pendleton. We have only been out a week so far this year and wife is ready for the road. I have convinced her that it is going to be hot this time of the year so we have decided to forgo the long trip and spend a couple of weeks in the Hill Country. 10 days in early August to Baton Rouge/Gonzales will satisfy her until early Sept. when we drive by car to witness the birth of our second grandchild and 1st grandson in Delaware. Friends from Baton Rouge will make the W, Texas trip with us in early spring next year.
Stopped at Nick's last week and got some Boudin.:B I believe you have relatives in Pt. Arthur? Cooked a crawfish casserole last night with crawfish from Louisiana. Sure miss our friends and food from Gonzales.
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Charlie D.
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05/17/13 03:52pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: 5th Wheel Hitch-Rails
Installed the old rails on my new truck and had to buy the conversion kit. Tightening the bolts on the new truck is almost impossible, The conversion kit came with belleville washers. They are installed concave side down. Checked them today and they are still as tight as when I installed them.
I worked in a Chlor-Alkali plant prior to retiring and we used Bellevilles for maintaining torque and contact integrity on copper connection bars using 13k DC voltage and temps above 400 deg. F.
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Charlie D.
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05/17/13 03:40pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: EcoBoost problems on the Horizon...:?
WOW-Started to post this article in tow vehicles but didn't feel that it quite fit so I posted it in the ATC forum before The Texan posted. Lasted less than 30 minutes before it was deleted.:h
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Charlie D.
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05/16/13 06:53pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: EcoBoost problems on the Horizon...:?
The "problem" is not new and it's so far anyway been only a tiny fraction of the total built. Some have been purchased back from owners who then have a choice of another Ecoboost or another Ford Engine or take the money elsewhere. 34,000 on mine right now with no signs of any problems. It will have to show itself before I reach the end of my warranty (that's another 66,000 miles) :)
Correct me if I am wrong but I believe you have a 3 year/36,000 bumper-to-bumper and a 5 year/60,000 mile power train.
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Charlie D.
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05/16/13 06:50pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 5th wheel hitch that attaches to gooseneck ball?
As NC Hauler said, speak to your RV manufacturer before using it. If you can get it in writing, that would be the best but even that may not help. Even in writing, it is only as good as the length of the 5er warranty. Even if Lippert approved it doesn't mean your RV builder would.
Call me anything you want but I would never use a GN hitch on a 5er. I have seen a few in campgrounds and the RV appears to be O.K. I have also seen a few with gaps between the cap and side walls. One campground I was in had a beautiful Heartland Landmark with gaps between the cap and walls that you could stick your fingers in to.
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Charlie D.
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05/16/13 06:06pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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West Texas Trip
Planning on leaving S.E. Texas for a trip out west. We have been to Fredericksburg and surrounding area and will make a stop in the Kerrville area to visit friends and relatives. With the exception of the Kerrville area, we don't care where we go first.
From there we want to go to the Big Bend area, McDonald observatory, Palo Duro, Marfa and points around each. Need suggestions on routes and what to see and do. Campgrounds would be a plus. We are planning on 4 perhaps 5 weeks. Any places where I need to pick up fresh water for camper? I only travel with enough to flush toilets.
Thanks
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Charlie D.
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05/16/13 03:48pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: leaf springs
In addition to the band pointing to the front, the spring is equally centered on the top of the axle.
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Charlie D.
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05/16/13 05:57am |
Tech Issues
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RE: leaf springs
My camper has them towards the front.
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Charlie D.
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05/15/13 05:27pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: synthetic trans fluid
Yes-Amsoil makes ATF for the Allison but it is NOT approved by Allison.
Sorry OP, did not mean to hijack your thread.
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Charlie D.
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05/15/13 06:32am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Let Me Know if You Have Allison Transmission Fluid Questions
"bump"
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Charlie D.
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05/14/13 08:36pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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