Dio's Workshop

pulled Bloo apart to get at the valve seals, and even managed to do one (and get the spring keepers back in) Going the long road on this,,, doing one cylinder at a time,,, Best that way for many reasons,,, Take the moment to focus on those minute parts like the keepers,,, Use shop towel … Continue reading 1 down, 15 to go

go read the whole thing, its not long. No Idea when, or even IF, the break will happen, but the simple fact that we are NOT represented by those that lay claim to 'representatives',,, Yah,,, Seems that this country was founded on that simple "no taxation without representation" clause and those in 'power' would do … Continue reading Francis Nails it, again!

Did it to meself, I did,,, never hit an equilibrium state last eve: went to bed still fuming over the events of the day, and tossed, turned and grumped my way through the night. But i seem better for it, even if a bit on the tired side. Not mad this morning. Maybe a bit … Continue reading Up early, ruff nite

Follows is a rant, a quite angry rant, and explietives will NOT be deleted. If you'n are sensitive to stuff, go elsewhere. (. ') a'fore i get started,,,, FUGGEM!!!! FUG ALL OF 'EM!!!! Only, I can't say that yet,,, Gawd how I wanna. 6 office visits, 5 doctors under 4 referals, have a 6th Doc … Continue reading venting the spleen,,,

Spent the day at J.O.B. in shop. Built an 8'x46' cantilever gate. (30' opening) Since we don't have(and never have) a gantry crane or overhead hoist, I wait till AM Emp arrival to flip it to finish the welding. These things are beasts. Tomorrow is a Doc day with Da. Neurology. He's hoping for surgery, … Continue reading Quiet day, Doc day tomorrow

prolly the last I talk about Bloo for a long spell. She is still alive, still running, functional (mostly) Wanna send a virtual play smack at Spud here,,, You called it dood! What? Called 'What'? Guides and seals, valve, Chebytree-fiddy one-oh-one,,, She was 'burning' oil prior, never saw it, shoulda surmised it by how I … Continue reading Bloo-ey!

While, not "Cheers!", a good word may be enough Let me put down some facts here: Things aren't as GOOD as The Trumped Krew is trying to sell it. Not even close. Prices are still going upupup, incomes are shrinking at prodigious rates (while not in actual numbers, but in PURCHASING POWER) and the job … Continue reading Sometimes, ya need a cheerleader,,,