irv Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, smokin george said: Thanks Dale.Damn price of wood is cutting into my beer money lol. We have to pick up our pontoon in Sudbury after Labour Day,stay home for two weeks then back down till Thanksgiving. I have to re-do my shed floor and the ramp to get into it but I think I will be waiting until next year now? The price of wood, the small amount of time spent at our trailer this summer, etc, just doesn't make it worth while at this point. We have gone all summer without any hot water as well, and considering our rainy, cooler than normal weather up there, none of us have been too excited to go. The hot water tank thermostat/ignitor/module, or whatever it is technically called, thanks to the covid backlog are not readily available and no one knows when they will be? Having cold showers daily, especially when it is chilly out, sucks balls to be honest, and at this point, I could close up anytime and it wouldn't bother me one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin george Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, irv said: I have to re-do my shed floor and the ramp to get into it but I think I will be waiting until next year now? The price of wood, the small amount of time spent at our trailer this summer, etc, just doesn't make it worth while at this point. We have gone all summer without any hot water as well, and considering our rainy, cooler than normal weather up there, none of us have been too excited to go. The hot water tank thermostat/ignitor/module, or whatever it is technically called, thanks to the covid backlog are not readily available and no one knows when they will be? Having cold showers daily, especially when it is chilly out, sucks balls to be honest, and at this point, I could close up anytime and it wouldn't bother me one bit. We took the coach in for service before we left. They put in a new element( elec), fixed a kinked line to the hot water tank,new water pump, replaced two vent covers,a new maxxair, oil/filter and a genny service,two stabilizer bushings all for $1100. We're waiting for hydro to run the lines and do our hookup and then we wont rely on the genny and propane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 25 minutes ago, smokin george said: We took the coach in for service before we left. They put in a new element( elec), fixed a kinked line to the hot water tank,new water pump, replaced two vent covers,a new maxxair, oil/filter and a genny service,two stabilizer bushings all for $1100. We're waiting for hydro to run the lines and do our hookup and then we wont rely on the genny and propane. That's a pretty good deal for all that. Our trailer is getting old and that is starting to show/rear its ugly head in places but in order for us to update/upgrade, we are forced to purchase one of the owners park models, and since she has the authority to tell us which one, we know we are into at least $200g's, likely quite a bit more, to replace ours. Because we had such a late start getting into the park this spring/early summer due to the covid rules, it seemed like a waste of time from the get go as it was so late getting everything all set up ready for the summer. I thought to myself more than once, within a couple months it will be time to close everything up again. Hoping next year is a lot different but if it isn't, I would assume at this point, next year will be our final year for sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin george Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 minute ago, irv said: That's a pretty good deal for all that. Our trailer is getting old and that is starting to show/rear its ugly head in places but in order for us to update/upgrade, we are forced to purchase one of the owners park models, and since she has the authority to tell us which one, we know we are into at least $200g's, likely quite a bit more, to replace ours. Because we had such a late start getting into the park this spring/early summer due to the covid rules, it seemed like a waste of time from the get go as it was so late getting everything all set up ready for the summer. I thought to myself more than once, within a couple months it will be time to close everything up again. Hoping next year is a lot different but if it isn't, I would assume at this point, next year will be our final year for sure? It's a tough pill to swallow when a park tells you what you can do. We lucked out on the property down here. You can put a trailer, build a bunkie or whatever on it and a shed can be 300sq ft. It's $232/year for property tax and I think $100-200/ year for road maintenance which will probably be on our next tax bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 minute ago, smokin george said: It's a tough pill to swallow when a park tells you what you can do. We lucked out on the property down here. You can put a trailer, build a bunkie or whatever on it and a shed can be 300sq ft. It's $232/year for property tax and I think $100-200/ year for road maintenance which will probably be on our next tax bill Good deal! Our situation could be worse as some parks make you upgrade within 10-15 years no matter how good the condition your trailer is in, so considering the age of ours, it could be worse. Years ago, when people were buying these park models up, a lot of us, me included, thought she was nuts as were the people who were purchasing them, but in hindsight now, we were dead wrong as any that come up for sale are bought up within days and at a serious mark up from what people originally paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted August 20, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) Quit work early yesterday and told the wife I was taking her out for dinner, dress casual. Spanky’s BBQ food truck throws a Cruise Night every Thursday at the local horse racing track. Poutine and a Coke and then a walk around. It was packed. I estimated 125-150 cars. Some pics. My 2 favs. This suburban. Shortened body and frame with a 6.6 Turbo Diesel. Beautiful inside and out. This bumpside Ford F100. Shortened frame and box. Crown Vic front clip, Explorer rear diff, 4.6 Interceptor motor and trans, coil overs up front with leaf over axle in back. Edited August 20, 2021 by Blackstar 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 20, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Blackstar said: Quick work early yesterday and told the wife I was taking her out for dinner, dress casual. Spanky’s BBQ food truck throws a Cruise Night every Thursday at the local horse racing track. It was packed. I estimated 125-150 cars. Some pics. My 2 favs. This suburban. Shortened body and frame with a 6.6 Turbo Diesel. Beautiful inside and out. This bumpside Ford F100. Shortened frame and box. Crown Vic front clip, Explorer rear diff, 4.6 Interceptor motor and trans, coil overs up front with leaf over axle in back. That F 100 is badass.👊🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted August 20, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Jimmy Snacks said: That F 100 is badass.👊🏻 Ya, I love it too. I spent a while talking with the owner to get some ideas for my shortbox. He's got a 4 link planned for the rear this winter. He says it rides like shit with the leaf springs. Interior is completely restored to original. I'd like to do the Crown Vic clip on mine but its out side my budget for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 20, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, Shifty said: Very cool...great project for you and your son. 👊🏻🇺🇸 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFM Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Out right now. Finishing up. Think i saw smoke signal from clown550’s place 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFM Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Playing cornhole on frt yard. Great moon. Took this 3 min ago 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted August 21, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 21, 2021 Getting after it today!! The massive amount of rain is keeping everything green as heck.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted August 22, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted August 22, 2021 Parents sent pic of rough seas from henri up in Kittery 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted August 27, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted August 27, 2021 Bastard trying to eat my camera last night. IMG_7700.mov 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFM Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Today, Rained when jumping in the boat for dinner, so went out by car instead.Today This young guy was intimidated by our fast appearance, so he did what he thought he had to do. Lucky he didn’t get nailed. Got video too not sure how to post it 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFM Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) After we got in from boating tonight. We hear the 2 young owls just off the deck . Wifey walks out on deck, takes pictures of them in near tree and they fly right to the deck. Lol. Scared crap out of her. They let her take more pics even with her maybe 10ft away. Lol. Wildlife going crazy around here this year. Edited August 30, 2021 by CFM 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted August 30, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 30, 2021 Headed to Lake Michigan for a swim yesterday before the storm rolled through. 👊🏻🇺🇸🌞🐶 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Pic of fire south of me in Quetico Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The One Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 How far is that from you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 20 minutes ago, The One said: How far is that from you ? Maybe 30 km as the crow flies, it's almost 100,000 acres today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The One Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, HSR said: Maybe 30 km as the crow flies, it's almost 100,000 acres today. Jesus , you not afraid of losing ur home ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, The One said: Jesus , you not afraid of losing ur home ? Nope,,, way too far yet. If it did hit town my house would be one of the last to go,but no threat yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The One Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, HSR said: Nope,,, way too far yet. If it did hit town my house would be one of the last to go,but no threat yet. Must be smokey there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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