Where has everyone gone?
 

Seems like not much happen around here anymore. Been very quite.

I'm working supporting Flint Tony and HankSS lifestyle here in Michigan so they can live the good life. I don't even get a thank you or pat on the back.

You're right. I've been busy for months. You remember the bathroom remodel I did last year? Well then it was rip up the carpet and padding in the bedroom, clean up the molding, replace some beat up molding around the door and paint the bedroom. Then same for the stairs and hallway upstairs. Then remodel the main bath upstairs. Got the bathroom door back on they day before our daughter flew in for Christmas. Definitely need the extra bath when she's here.

So the whole 2nd floor has been done in the last 2 years. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, hallway and stairs. Now I'm ready to jump in the motorhome and head to Fl. Won't be leaving until the end of the month but the wind chill here is close to 0 today so I wouldn't mind going now.

So I don't know what everyone else has been up to.

Pretty sure I've said thanks, keep up the good work more than once. Maybe I'll see Tony if he's in Fl when we head down there. I'll let him know he needs to give you a pat on the back the next time he sees you. Maybe a little rub on the head too. Oh, and stop your bitchin, you could retire if you wanted to.

I am here several time a day. Just no one is posting. All I do is keep mine clean anymore. Nothing to report. Wife's last year of college then back to spending money on it I don't eally have LOL

Im here too.
My zolatone trunk paint cant be shiped because its to cold...what i was told.
Waiting for eastwood to ship 6in sander and pads for tub re clear and blend...server down
Tomorow im media blastin horns and primer paint.
Today was install front sway bar....im here.

Well that make everything good hearing that, I really like my new job right now as I get to play with some pretty cool things so I will work till it's no fun or When Leslie is ready to retire. I will be heading down to Florida for a boat show in early March on our A/C units and Marine sunroofs. Where will you guys be?

Plus my new project will be a JK jeep this year so I will be spending some money I'm sure as just between the lift kit and tires and wheels will be 5K.

I'm here. Just don't post much anywhere.

I've been clearing land with an ax, a chainsaw, a shovel, and a sawsall. Well, I WAS using the hand tools until the County Inspector came over and told me about the rattlesnakes that are in a hibernation state. They are living in the holes in the ground under the palmetto branches that I've been digging up. After doing a search, I found out that he wasn't bullshitting! So I had a guy come in with a machine and cut the major stuff down. Been raking and cleaning up brush for over a month.
I don't ever want to leave here now. When it gets hot, I may change my mind though.

Hank, if you are coming to Fla, give me a call. Would like you to stop by if possible. And Ric, same for you if you head down.

Ric, are you still going to get a paycheck if you come to Fla? Don't be taking any stinkin time off, as Hank, Kathy, and I will still expect to see your "donation" to our retired lifestyle.

My take is since Nancy disappeared. Everyone got quiet. She seemed to be the catalyst for the discussions.

It is 11 degrees here. I got to clear the driveway so I can play musical cars this morning. Get a new malibu in the shop for a brake job. Got to make some money. Even if it isn't news worthy.

Be thankful, it's 6 degrees here so it could be worse. I mentioned the stuff I've been doing but it's not really news worthy either. I've been jumping from one project to another. Today headed over to my son's house. Helping him rebuild a leaking tile shelf at the end of his bath tub. Just more work, nothing fun to report.

Tony, we were hoping you would be there. Would really like to stop in and see the place as well as you and Kathy. We'll be leaving here last week in January, our reservation is from Feb 1 to end of March. I'll give you a call, we can leave a day early and hang out with you and Kathy for a day. Just get rid of the rattlesnakes before we get there.

Ric, where is the boat show in Fl, Miami? We'll be a little south of Miami, maybe we can get together.

Sounds good Hank. For a nominal fee, I can arrange for a reserved parking space for your rig. Overnight camping is available for a small upcharge. Of course, power and water will be additional. Shall I contact our reservations dept for a confirmation?

Awesome Tony, what are check-in and check-out times? Do you have cable TV? How about sites with full hookups, 50 amp 240v, water and sewer? The Wifi in most parks sucks, how is the wifi there? I assume all the land your clearing is for the gun range, will that be open when I arrive? Is it free for guests or is there an additional charge?

First I must apologize for the slow response to a potential "guest" Mr. Hank, as I had to shoot over to a garage sale this morning. (Scored some neat old American made tools and misc shit!) I have spoken to our campsite director about your concerns. Allow me to share the information from the director.


Check-in times will vary, although I'm sure you understand that a check-in before 6 pm on any given day will constitute a full days rental. Also I was informed that we can no longer accept AARP discount coupons for a daily reduction in fees.

Sorry that we do not have cable TV, as we are some distance from the nearest servers lines. We do offer, for a small fee of course, a satellite option. Meaning that on a clear night, you should be able to see a satellite at about 180 degrees North by 242 degrees West.

Full hook-ups, with all inclusive amenities, are available. There again, I'm sure you will understand about the "upcharges" for this service. We can accommodate your request for this upcharge as soon as we have your credit card information finalized.

WIFI is available also, with standard rates to be determined after consultation with the "entertainment director". The fee is a very reasonable 100$ per hour of usage.

Yes, you are correct in your assumption that the gun range will be open to guests at most times during your stay. The only policy that we demand that you adhere to is the "no guest ammunition allowed". You may purchase nearly any caliber of ammo you wish from our well stocked supply depot. The price of ammo will be slightly more than the local shooting supply stores ask, as I'm sure that you understand we have to make a small profit to keep the operation successful. We can offer you a .22 caliber long rifle bullet for 2.74 cents per round, all the way up to a .223 or .556 for 15.00 per round.

If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to ask.

PS. There is alcohol provided to all guests free of charge.

I'm not real happy about all the upcharges. Was about to say forget it, not interested. Then I read your PS at the bottom, so I'm in!

I am green with envy Tony. I long for the day that I have enough land for my own personal gun range and lots of room for my dogs to run around.

Not much new to report here either. I was sick for about three weeks, I finally seem to be over it. I have basically been going to work every day, not much else.

Being sick for three weeks would be a real pain in the ass I imagine. Was it the flu?

I will be down here until the end of March. If you ever get the urge to come up for a visit, you are more than welcome.

Tony, let me know when the range is done. I'll go throw some lead with you. If the timing is right, might have my father's 67' C10 done. That would be a great road trip to stretch it's legs.

Can you afford his ammo prices?

No, but I don't drink. So I will bring him some ammo to use.

Hell, I don't know when I'll have a real "range". I just step out the back door of the shop, aim at my "Obama target", and fire away! You can do the same. Come on up anytime. I'll try and send you a PM with my number.


I like ammo.

Careful Hank, I heard that the price of ammo is going to have a major price jump in a month or so.

Just my luck Tony. I have a thousand rounds or so but I have to buy it from you. How about I bring you a case of beer and use my own ammo?

Can you throw in a few packages of Koegels hot -dogs with the beer?

Can do but Dearborn Sausage natural casing hot dogs are better. You still drink that nasty Bud Light stuff?

Koegels or the deal is off. Yep, still drink that shit.

I agree Kogels, will not eat anything but. How about having him bring some Angelos coney sauce with him?

Now yer talkin Ric. I spent a lot of my younger years at Angelos Coney. Last time I was there, the place is a shithole. Way too may illegals, hood-rats, and just plain ole Eastide trash in there. The neighborhood is like a third-world country now. Same with Luigis Pizza.

Okay Kogels it is. Kogels are good but have either of you even had Dearborn Sausage hot dogs? I'll see if I can get Lynda to pick up some Bud Light, don't want anyone seeing me buy that stuff.

I'm sure it still is as I have not been there in 30 years when I worked at Buick. There is one at US-23 and Grand Blanc Rd that is good and coney sauce taste the same.

There is a good coney in Fenton at US23 and Owen Rd called Mega Coney...the best Flint style coneys.

What's a Flint style coney as opposed to a Detroit style?

Flint style is more meaty than Detroit base sauce and most of coney around here will ask you if you want Flint Syle or Detroit style when you order.

Tony here is a pic of the original on Davison Rd.
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Y'all need to quit eating that yankee crap and have a good ol' southern slaw & chili dawg ;)

Okay, I've had them, not bad. Having worked in downtown Detroit for a number of years, American and Lafayette Coney Islands just around the corner, I prefer Detroit style. Where was that place in Fenton we went to Ric? As I recall they had Detroit style and were good. Kerby's and a little place in Brighton, Grecian Island, do a pretty good job with Detroit style. Not inclined to drive 50+ miles to downtown Detroit to go to Lafayette Coney but I would like one or two. Damn, now I'm hungry.

Trying to start another civil war Bill?

BTW: How you doing? Talked to John, how's he holding up?

That does not even sound good. Here is a good old Flint Coney
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Guess what I'm having for lunch tomorrow when my wife is at a play?

Wow really. Can you E Mail me a couple of those? I got pay pal.

They do look good

Just messing with you hot dogs...LOL

Doing pretty good Hank...thanks.
Talked with John around New Years...he's getting by. It's going to take some time...

[QUOTE=Hank70SS;61640 Where was that place in Fenton we went to Ric? As I recall they had Detroit style and were good.[/QUOTE]

That would be Mega Coney Island and I think we were at the car show there.

Believe it or not, they do ship the Kogels Hot dogs as well as the coney sauce around the US. I did ship some to my son and daughter in-law in AZ as well as Better Made chips and some Faygo Pop and Vernors ginger Ale.....all Michigan favorites. When my brother comes up from Georgia he loads up with all this stuff to take back home.

I am going to google them and look into that. Those do look good and my son and I are coney fans.

I see Nancy every now and then on FB. Her and Dave are walkin on egg shells waitin to see if they get a house in Texas and sell the one they have now.

I come on here now n then, but not much to post about.

Did have another weekend stint at Garden City Hospital Acute ER a few weeks ago. Judy and I don't sleep in the same room anymore because of her snoring and on a Saturday morning about 6:00am I felt like I was burning up. Got hard to breathe and my heart felt like it was gonna jump right out of my chest. I called her name about half dozen times....nothin. Finally I sat on the side of the bed and beat my foot on the floor, that got her attention. Whats a matter......somethings wrong, I cant breathe. Get dressed we're goin in.

Soon as we got inside the Emergency doors the girl had a wheelchair there and off we went. That is the first time I've been taken to "ACUTE" ER section. I had about 6 or 7 guys workin on me in nothin flat.........guess I didn't look so good. Anyways, my BP was 225/??, heart rate was off the wall, breathing was terrible and I was dehydrated.

They put 2 IV's in, gave me a breathing treatments and somehow got my BP down some. 2 days later I was back to my normal (whats normal??) self and they let me go home.