Intheswamp
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Post by Intheswamp on Jul 28, 2016 6:18:31 GMT -5
Alabama may have the deeper drawl, I stand humble. Ed's the man. Years ago we had a driver from New Jersey to deliver to us. I couldn't understand him and he couldn't understand me...even though we were both speaking "english". Two blacks guys and (another) redneck interpreted for us. He was a good guy, just talked funny. I sent him on his way with a pint of local rye whiskey. I don't know if he ever made it back home or not but the freight line never called looking for their truck or trailer. ...folks from other places *really* need to learn how to talk!!! One of the worst ones I ever heard was a little Vietnamese girl working at a McDonald's in Paris, France. You could tell she'd been taught at one of those schools where nuns teach, her english was so precise. But, I had to fail her in the enlgish language department when she had to call the chinese manager (who was from Miami) out to interpret the word "walago".  |
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jul 28, 2016 6:55:42 GMT -5
Pretty nifty loader, versatility is a good thing. Nothing quite like figuring out how to put a "too heavy" whatever into/out of a pickup. Studied and studied on how to load a 250-350 pound pallet into a P/U with a camper top without using another internal combustion machine. Hard on back and risky for fingers, a heavy pallet simply difficult to handle. 12 volt hydraulics about as trouble free as it gets. A system that can be pushed manually. This machine plugs into wall and charges battery. Looked and looked for something to load such and no luck finding it. Lest you bought a full bore fork lift. You would think there would be a high demand for such. I did notice the welding sure did go easy on the fork extension because of being able to raise and lower the work at hand. Can rest assured this lift will come in handy for 'heavy' projects requiring a lot of grinding and welding. Nothing like changing heights on a weldment. Even if you parked it in your shop as a an adjustable height work table. Bolted to the floor... Big Joe can be picked up used $400-500 all day. Lift mechanism exact same as a commercial fork lift, last many years even outside. Sent photos to Big Joe Inc. and asked them why they do not have a polished version to sell. You may laugh, but was considering a seat on the back with a bicycle drive to to propel it. |
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Post by Intheswamp on Jul 28, 2016 7:15:18 GMT -5
You may laugh, but was considering a seat on the back with a bicycle drive to to propel it. I'm waiting for pictures!!!!!!!!!!! (Not laughing, well, maybe a little grin on my face, but....)  |
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jul 28, 2016 7:43:45 GMT -5
Alabama may have the deeper drawl, I stand humble. Ed's the man. Years ago we had a driver from New Jersey to deliver to us. I couldn't understand him and he couldn't understand me...even though we were both speaking "english". Two blacks guys and (another) redneck interpreted for us. He was a good guy, just talked funny. I sent him on his way with a pint of local rye whiskey. I don't know if he ever made it back home or not but the freight line never called looking for their truck or trailer. ...folks from other places *really* need to learn how to talk!!! One of the worst ones I ever heard was a little Vietnamese girl working at a McDonald's in Paris, France. You could tell she'd been taught at one of those schools where nuns teach, her english was so precise. But, I had to fail her in the enlgish language department when she had to call the chinese manager (who was from Miami) out to interpret the word "walago". The Scottish Ed, the Scottish. Those guys can slaughter the English language like no other. |
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Post by jamesp on Jul 28, 2016 7:57:40 GMT -5
Had to drill a well due to drought about 5 years ago. We hit gold at 500-1000 gallons per minute. Installed a bad azz 7 stage high pressure pump. 35 gallons per minute @ 80 psi. wife keeps nice yard up and moves little sprinklers around a bunch. so I decided to reduce her labor and install a small water canon, always wanted one. The well is located central to yard so the sprinkler can be mounted right on the steel well house. Bought it rebuilt on Ebay for $72. Arrived yesterday. Shoots 85 feet at 22 gallons per minute with 1/4 nozzle. Can and will change to 3/8 nozzle for 34 gallons per minute at 90 feet throw. will probably mount it on a tower say 8-10 feet high for further throw.   Panorama of yard to water, well house to left of truck  closer in, well house  |
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Post by jamesp on Jul 29, 2016 5:44:15 GMT -5
Mounted 12 feet high. Somewhat of a weather maker. Dumps 22 gallons per minute at 70 feet throw with 1/4" nozzle. Will probably change to a 3/8" nozzle for 34 gallons per minute with an 85 feet throw. Set on half circle and placed in center point of yard and on drive side. 1" line feeds it. Will mount on castors so it can be rolled out or out of way. 42 inch base. No more moving sprinklers around. Less than 1/4" rain in two months, hot and breezy.  |
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Post by captbob on Jul 29, 2016 8:30:24 GMT -5
What is the coverage like close in to the unit? Seems like if it's throwing water out 70 to 80 feet that close in wouldn't be so good?
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Post by jamesp on Jul 29, 2016 10:42:56 GMT -5
What is the coverage like close in to the unit? Seems like if it's throwing water out 70 to 80 feet that close in wouldn't be so good? Throws far clockwise, throws close counter. It is set on half circle so it does reverse. It also has dual jets, one for close. If it passes over you one pass your pretty wet. Doing about 22 ounces per square foot per hour. Almost two standard beers. Takes wife 7 sprinkler placements and two days and associated whining verbiage. Welded wheels up under the base so she can roll it out easily as she sees fit. I would guess a shorter version would be practical out at the meter before the pressure reducer. Most municipal water supplies are 1 inch and high enough pressure. If well located it would nail most residential front yards. I would put a lock on the valve. |
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Post by captbob on Jul 29, 2016 11:12:58 GMT -5
Takes wife 7 sprinkler placements and two days and associated whining verbiage. Welded wheels up under the base so she can roll it out easily as she sees fit. You're funny! Go ahead and concede that you now have a new job.  |
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Post by jamesp on Jul 29, 2016 11:14:07 GMT -5
On the distance swing, hurling water past the fan yard art. (water boy)Doing nice.  |
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Post by jamesp on Jul 29, 2016 11:17:54 GMT -5
Takes wife 7 sprinkler placements and two days and associated whining verbiage. Welded wheels up under the base so she can roll it out easily as she sees fit. You're funny! Go ahead and concede that you now have a new job. Is this a fringe benefit ?  |
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Post by captbob on Aug 3, 2016 10:07:46 GMT -5
No jamesp in over 2 days. On the road again? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 10:26:44 GMT -5
No jamesp in over 2 days. On the road again? Yeah he hitting that river that requires super low flow rates and the conditions are right. I hope he gets map turtle pics. |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 3, 2016 10:28:19 GMT -5
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Post by captbob on Aug 3, 2016 11:12:15 GMT -5
Missed the trip thread  coral  leaches?  as long as there are no  |
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Post by jamesp on Aug 13, 2016 7:12:03 GMT -5
Missed the trip thread coral leaches? as long as there are no Been here 2 weeks and probaby lost 10 pounds. Been more of a social and exploration trip. Some all day travels on the little boat and the ATV. Both slow moving machines but travel intimate with nature. Using the 14 foot flat bottom boat on these big lakes requires running the shore when storms kick up. Best way to see the wildlife activity. Chased 3 deer standing out in the lake near Silver Glen a couple of days ago with the go devil. Rear deer stepped in a tilipia hole and totally face planted, captured on camera. Rode 2 hours to the old post office pilings out in the lake where the steam boats used to drop the mail to probe the old pilings for bottles. Winds had blown peat in and messed that treasure hunting trip up. Some bottles at steam boat stops and even old Spanish travel stops worth a fortune. Site where post office dock was placed must have also been a cleared by native man as artifacts abound. Easier back then to travel by boat than thru the scrub. Any old dock pilings out in the lake signify old settlements. Need another hurricane Francis to push the bottom of the lake into the woods to expose treasures. The native camp at my place has 3 feet of sand covering it. Mostly from storms and wind blown erosion. Leaving in a few on the ATV whilst cool trail riding deep into ONForest. May hunt for a new sink hole to fish. Or artifact spot. Later today headed to Mount Dora to go out w friends. Next to Fernandina my favorite urban place in Florida. Should take wife there, she can spend lots at the shops and diverse food. Strange hilly spot that has San Francisco appeal. Lots of money and for those interested serious cougars for your viewing pleasure lol. Chain of lakes, me and friend boated them yesterday. Talk about big water. Caught bunch of bass. I smoked both of them w green plastic worm aka Georgia bait. They had to eat humble pie and convert to aka 'Georgia bait'. Sweet victory. Going back down tonight to get a taste of the night life in that town. Looks like a cloudless hot day. Fingers crossed for some clouds. Amazed at heavy rain on your side of Florida. Only afternoons here. Some of them very strong storms. Gonna have to install some creature comfort at this camp. Aging body challenged by lack of convenient set up. Packing ATV. First time ever going in the forest with GPS. Darn smart phone makes weather and location info at fingers reach. Kinda spoils any risk factor. Not sure it is a good thing. Promised I would never use gps. The forestry serice does not allow unregistered ATV or travelling on unnumbered roads. At hell w/them. Would love a cat and mouse w/ them, done it before. Idiots will even get the helicopter out. Something to hope for, probably won't get so lucky. Get caught, only $300 from what I hear. They just use the forest as a timber crop and are criminals. Make lots of money with their sterile forestry operations to finance their do nothing jobs. |
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Post by captbob on Aug 13, 2016 12:56:45 GMT -5
Sounds like good times had by all.
Huntin', Fishin', Lovin' Every Day -
I hear ya on the losing weight, Florida heat is just the ticket for keeping that youthful pants size.
Not so sure we need you wishing for a hurricane, thank you very much.
Have fun, stay safe and take LOTS of pictures. WE expect a full report!
No coral hunting yet?
When you headed home?
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Post by jamesp on Aug 14, 2016 21:09:29 GMT -5
Home bound wed/thurs. Ready for some dogs and TV.
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Post by jamesp on Aug 14, 2016 21:13:09 GMT -5
Had a diverse trip. Mixed it up.
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Post by jamesp on Aug 15, 2016 5:29:36 GMT -5
I wold move down here if it was not for wife; she is home girl w big family close by. She hates Florida except to visit. My family here.
Well,on a ATV excursion 10 miles back in the forest I hit a little wash and my bulletproof camera bounced out of the basket and shattered the LED screen. This time I should get a warranty replacement.
Stopped to hunt arrowheads last night on way to supper and walked up on nasty euro hog w 4 babies.She ran in front of her babies and was snorting at me. Thankfully turned tail and took them in the forest. Jet black, babies about 60 pounds. Long nose long hair, nothing I want to socialize with.
ATV overheats, so I always target a water hole to cool it off in. Found the sink using smart phone gps. Man has that smart phone come in handy, for weather radar too. It was the only water for a two mile radius. Lots of animal traffic. Had dead Dog Fennel stalks sticking up telling that it had gone completely dry last year, a la no fish. No gator trails. No snake trails. That forest is a desert. Year round water holes have a lot of traffic in this dry season. Follow the money trail/follow the water trail. Drove ATV out to where engine gets in water, remove boots, walkout, explore, come back and put boots on sitting on ATV, drive it out. Dry feet, no jungle rot.
Sunrise calling, going to get some pics.
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