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    Posted: 21 May 2016 at 12:26pm
I finished up my bull bar project.  The last thing I want to have happen on my trip is to hit a deer in the middle of nowhere and get behind schedule so, I had this bull bar made by the guys at SuspensionMaxx (also because it looks cool).

This thing is beefy.  Made from 3/8 plate and 2.5inch DOM, 1/8in walls and weighing in at 80 pounds.  I also had them add a hitch receiver so I can winch myself out of trouble in the years to come.  


So I primed it and coated it in Monstaliner roll-on bed liner.  Good stuff.  

Then I grabbed an ice cold Eville and got to work on installing it.  

Installation was a pain.  I had to remove the plastic part of the bumper, drill out the existing holes in the frame to make them straight so the bolts would fit.  Then I had to do a little Dremel trimming on the front fascia to get the spacer blocks to fit.  It all fit together extremely snuggly so putting the bolts through requires vigorous rocking and jiggling of the bar.  I also added 4 LED pods from Rigid Industries on the front, so I can see wildlife easier at night when I'm in the middle of nowhere alone (again also because they look cool).  Thankfully the lights went in a wired up with a lot less trouble.
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Was planning on changing the tires on the motorcycle, ended up hitting a meeting then going mountain biking. Holy moiy am I outta shape, and also wrecked. Don't think I broke a rib, but still hurts to laugh or cough.
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Got a puppy on wednesday. He needs more shots so we aren't supposed to socialize him yet. He sure is a puppy and we have to wait a month before we can start taking him to training. He is the cutest puppy ever. He is a leonberger mix, but we aren't sure what his mix may be. I hope he gets to at least 150 lbs. 
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My weekend "Honey Do" list.  My wife is still feeling the chemo and stem cell transplant so everything is on me and my sons. After dinner, going to work on this.

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My brother in law and his girlfriend came up to visit on their way to Howe's Caverns, and she's reserving us VIP tickets to the USS Intrepid museum this summer- she works on board, and I've been meaning to get there for YEARS...just never have.

Then I got rid of a TON of old baby and kids toys from where it had all been stored in the garage. Fixed my lawn mower, and headed off to work for the first 12 hour shift of a three month summer stint where the students are on vacation. We've got three months of training, taking it easy, and barbecuing until the village department calls us to assist with something.

 
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Originally posted by Reb Cpl Reb Cpl wrote:

My brother in law and his girlfriend came up to visit on their way to Howe's Caverns, and she's reserving us VIP tickets to the USS Intrepid museum this summer- she works on board, and I've been meaning to get there for YEARS...just never have.

Then I got rid of a TON of old baby and kids toys from where it had all been stored in the garage. Fixed my lawn mower, and headed off to work for the first 12 hour shift of a three month summer stint where the students are on vacation. We've got three months of training, taking it easy, and barbecuing until the village department calls us to assist with something.

 
Reb, You have to do the Kamikaze experience when you go to the Intrepid.  I am not going to spoil it for you, just go do it.
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Originally posted by Ceesman762 Ceesman762 wrote:

My weekend "Honey Do" list.  My wife is still feeling the chemo and stem cell transplant so everything is on me and my sons. After dinner, going to work on this.



I just bought this:

I've been collecting the paints I need for it slowly over the last few weeks, and needed a new spray gun. The number of hobby shops around here is disappointingly small.
Also- best wishes to the Mrs. as well as the rest of the family. Stuff's not easy on anyone.



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Originally posted by Ceesman762 Ceesman762 wrote:

Originally posted by Reb Cpl Reb Cpl wrote:

My brother in law and his girlfriend came up to visit on their way to Howe's Caverns, and she's reserving us VIP tickets to the USS Intrepid museum this summer- she works on board, and I've been meaning to get there for YEARS...just never have.

Then I got rid of a TON of old baby and kids toys from where it had all been stored in the garage. Fixed my lawn mower, and headed off to work for the first 12 hour shift of a three month summer stint where the students are on vacation. We've got three months of training, taking it easy, and barbecuing until the village department calls us to assist with something.

 
Reb, You have to do the Kamikaze experience when you go to the Intrepid.  I am not going to spoil it for you, just go do it.


Noted, thank you. My oldest son is getting to the age where we can start to do cool stuff together, so he and I are stoked about the trip. My wife and youngest are still 'meh' but we're gonna drag them along anyway.
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Thank You Reb.  The little guy sill love the Space Shuttle interactive.  Tons of things for him to climb in and through.  Enjoy the train, good luck keep little hands from it! LOL 
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Originally posted by RoboCop RoboCop wrote:

Got a puppy on wednesday. He needs more shots so we aren't supposed to socialize him yet. He sure is a puppy and we have to wait a month before we can start taking him to training. He is the cutest puppy ever. He is a leonberger mix, but we aren't sure what his mix may be. I hope he gets to at least 150 lbs. 

Fun fact, I was a Leonberger for 3 years.  
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Originally posted by Eville Eville wrote:

Originally posted by RoboCop RoboCop wrote:

Got a puppy on wednesday. He needs more shots so we aren't supposed to socialize him yet. He sure is a puppy and we have to wait a month before we can start taking him to training. He is the cutest puppy ever. He is a leonberger mix, but we aren't sure what his mix may be. I hope he gets to at least 150 lbs. 

Fun fact, I was a Leonberger for 3 years.  
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In Leonberg, nonetheless.  
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Reb, you clearly purchased the wrong model kit. That one specifically says "Big Boy" on it.....
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Originally posted by tallen702 tallen702 wrote:

Reb, you clearly purchased the wrong model kit. That one specifically says "Big Boy" on it.....



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Originally posted by tallen702 tallen702 wrote:

Reb, you clearly purchased the wrong model kit. That one specifically says "Big Boy" on it.....


My son will do most of the work. They still don't let me use the glue.
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Played Elder Scrolls Online until WAY too late this morning.
Got to work at 8:30am, did normal work things for a couple of hours.
Went to radio station to record an advertisement, now back at work and bored out of my skull.
Next up: make it until 5pm, then repeat.
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I went to a spring to swim yesterday and got water in my ear. It's still there and I'm trying to get it out. 
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I went to a spring to swim yesterday and got water in my ear. It's still there and I'm trying to get it out. 



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I just jump with my head tilted until it finally comes out.
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