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XMuttX 3/30/2020 2:06pm
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NvHermit wrote:
Those plants will be going outside the end of May. I start indoors and progress until they get planted outdoors. I got 19lbs from 10 plants...
Those plants will be going outside the end of May. I start indoors and progress until they get planted outdoors. I got 19lbs from 10 plants and this year I'm growing 12 and started a month earlier. I'm shooting for 30lbs this year. I don't notice the lights because my average power is only $60-120 a month

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I’ve never used LEDs, how do they work?
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NvHermit 3/30/2020 2:47pm
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Not as strong but zero stretch when you switch to bloom. They work really well for getting starts going. You really cant beat the sun though when it comes to going big.
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XMuttX 3/30/2020 3:16pm
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NvHermit wrote:
Not as strong but zero stretch when you switch to bloom. They work really well for getting starts going. You really cant beat the sun though...
Not as strong but zero stretch when you switch to bloom. They work really well for getting starts going. You really cant beat the sun though when it comes to going big.
I’ve never grown outdoor, always Sea of Green manufacturing production indoor, ebb and flow with rock wool. Outdoor just has a different, better taste. I prefer Indica. Everything is so hybrid now.
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NvHermit 3/30/2020 3:41pm
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I haven't smoked in years, it was clogging my lungs and slowing my hiking so I switched to vaping. I also prefer The indica. The best reason to grow indoors is because I've spent years finding the strains I like most and can keep my strains going forever. I have one strain I got from Cygnus like ten years ago.


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Pulling and rebuilding the engine out of my 02 WRX.
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XMuttX 3/30/2020 3:58pm
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NvHermit wrote:
I haven't smoked in years, it was clogging my lungs and slowing my hiking so I switched to vaping. I also prefer The indica. The best...
I haven't smoked in years, it was clogging my lungs and slowing my hiking so I switched to vaping. I also prefer The indica. The best reason to grow indoors is because I've spent years finding the strains I like most and can keep my strains going forever. I have one strain I got from Cygnus like ten years ago.


I use a vape pen when I’m traveling, dab at home. Yet, I still like that burning in my lungs.
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NvHermit wrote:
I haven't smoked in years, it was clogging my lungs and slowing my hiking so I switched to vaping. I also prefer The indica. The best...
I haven't smoked in years, it was clogging my lungs and slowing my hiking so I switched to vaping. I also prefer The indica. The best reason to grow indoors is because I've spent years finding the strains I like most and can keep my strains going forever. I have one strain I got from Cygnus like ten years ago.


Speaking of Tommy (Cygnus), how is he? Anyone heard from him lately?
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NvHermit 3/30/2020 5:20pm
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Speaking of Tommy (Cygnus), how is he? Anyone heard from him lately?
Tommy is doing better but life is still a struggle, he's hoping to get out of the RV soon.
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avidchimp wrote:
Speaking of Tommy (Cygnus), how is he? Anyone heard from him lately?
NvHermit wrote:
Tommy is doing better but life is still a struggle, he's hoping to get out of the RV soon.
Rick , if or when you speak to Tommy again , tell him that me and my buddy Wardy said hello and wish him well. I hung out with him and a bunch of other dudes from vital at the Glen Helen usgp......and I can say , Tommy is one good and solid dude! Loved that guy.
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Chance1216 3/30/2020 11:07pm
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Found some of my pens stashed away. Managed to start a drawing. Should keep me busy for awhile.
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ATKpilot99 3/31/2020 3:55am
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ATKpilot99 wrote:
I'm a cnc machinist at a driveshaft manufacturer so we're still working. At home I've been watching a lot of old moto on YouTube.
borg wrote:
I have a question for you. Hopefully you will see this. How do you organize your files? I try to give descriptive names to the gcode...
I have a question for you. Hopefully you will see this.

How do you organize your files? I try to give descriptive names to the gcode files for a particular part but it just doesn't work that well.
seth505 wrote:
Not trying to answer for him but we do a folder structure where all files under a certain machine go in the specific "part#" sub folder...
Not trying to answer for him but we do a folder structure where all files under a certain machine go in the specific "part#" sub folder. Also, we use history files to list everything ever done to a file and to show when it's released for production.
It sounds like maybe you are doing more one-off contract work though?

To answer the OP, I've been doing walks with dog, little bike rides and working on my 125 project in garage.
Sorry haven't visited this thread in awhile, but we use a similar system to what seth described. Searching part numbers for a specific machine brings up the program number assigned to it.
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crowe176 3/31/2020 4:31am
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Well, I was just called back to work today right after our governor announced unemployment benefits would almost triple.. So, a majority of the guys called back will be making less money working than the guys on unemployment at home.. lol
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FLmxer 3/31/2020 6:59am
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Chance1216 wrote:
Different rods for different fish, and techniques. Tossing spoons, back bouncing, trolling, floating. Most of the fishing I do is for salmon. Sometimes the river conditions...
Different rods for different fish, and techniques. Tossing spoons, back bouncing, trolling, floating. Most of the fishing I do is for salmon. Sometimes the river conditions dictate how I’m going to fish as well.
jeffro503 wrote:
Ha! Oh man , I'm the same damn way. Thought I'd only need / want one or two rods and reels.... .then about 15 rod and...
Ha! Oh man , I'm the same damn way. Thought I'd only need / want one or two rods and reels....
.then about 15 rod and reel combo's later , I still feel under prepared. But......my next fishing adventure , won't be needing any of them!
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Yep, that’s how it goes. I’m just waiting for the shutdown to be over. I priced out all my gear for spear fishing. Figure I’ll grab...
Yep, that’s how it goes. I’m just waiting for the shutdown to be over. I priced out all my gear for spear fishing.
Figure I’ll grab a few items each week.
Although a 36-42” AB Biller is on the list, I’m including a new pole spear. The Shaka Carbon Black 8’ and a Gatku Nine er are very nice along with a Head Hunter I like the break away option tied to a bouy . When you get a chance Jeffro503 look into the pole spears. Lots of options. For what we’re looking at the Gatku is what I’m leaning towards. Nine foot, three section. Check ‘em out.
Being a retired 3rd generation fishing guide and my wife's family the original guides of Sanibel island I have a crazy amount of rods and reels and that is after donating dozens and dozens over the years. Fishing the pro bass tours we averaged 50 rods rigged in our bass boats. 20 on the deck in some tournaments and sometimes you just need one but its rare. I have taken tons of people fishing in tournaments and at first they say they only need 1 or 2 rods but soon after they all realize having so many options to switch too in a split second as the opportunities change by the second is critical if you want to win huge money. I retired and just took a few years off fishing but about to get back to it.
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FLmxer 3/31/2020 7:31am
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I built this simple rod rack out of a piece of lattice years ago.
That's why the new bass boats come with 3 rod lockers now and each look like this usually.
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Taotech 3/31/2020 7:53am
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Sorting an old Gsxr 1100.



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lumpy790 3/31/2020 8:13am
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Have been Very busy Shipping out orders for those of you who are working on their bikes.

Been Videoing the remodeling and upgrades to our RV in any spare time since the weather has broken for future posts on Fate Fortune Fun our RV YouTube channel. Please subscribe!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClVnmvaRsZxcVVq_XVvFZ0w

Our plans are to Sell everything and go full time RV after selling Moto Hose in the next 3 years and retiring.

Hitting some Supercross and Nationals are in our plans of seeing America and riding where ever I can along the way!

spent 3 days videoing the removing and resealing of all RV windows so there are no more leaks.

Some of the products to install.


New stovetop cutting board



Backsplash around stove and bathroom and new porcelain toilet





All new LED lights





New sturdier dinette table supports



Our newest rescue BOSS



Still in the works .....

Decide location to mount cig/USB for wife’s CPAP power and more USB for charging from house batteries.

Permanent Install of solar system.


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XMuttX 3/31/2020 8:47am
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I’m volunteering in my community for those 65+ to pickup and deliver goods to their doorstep. Because it’s safer for me to be out their than them.
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Chance1216 3/31/2020 9:07am
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FLmxer wrote:
Being a retired 3rd generation fishing guide and my wife's family the original guides of Sanibel island I have a crazy amount of rods and reels...
Being a retired 3rd generation fishing guide and my wife's family the original guides of Sanibel island I have a crazy amount of rods and reels and that is after donating dozens and dozens over the years. Fishing the pro bass tours we averaged 50 rods rigged in our bass boats. 20 on the deck in some tournaments and sometimes you just need one but its rare. I have taken tons of people fishing in tournaments and at first they say they only need 1 or 2 rods but soon after they all realize having so many options to switch too in a split second as the opportunities change by the second is critical if you want to win huge money. I retired and just took a few years off fishing but about to get back to it.
That’s awesome man. When I lived in California I only had two . A surf rod for the beach, a one for trout. I liked fishing when I was young but, it wasn’t till I moved to Washington that I got serious about fishing. I was working on a job site that was out of town. During lunch one of the locals asked if I was hitting the river after work. I had no idea what he was talking about or that there was even a river close by.. I ended up going. I didn’t have any gear or anything so I just watched. After about thirty minutes the guy yelled grab the net. I grabbed it, ran over and he was struggling to get the fish In. About twenty minutes later I netted his salmon. It was around 26-28 pounds. I never saw anything like it.
After that, I started reading every book I could get my hands on. Spending every minute after work fishing.
So much time, my wife gave me an ultimatum. Quit fishing or I’m leaving .
I told her, tell your mom I said hello.
She came back at the end of summer nearly two months later. We compromised. August-December I fish whenever I want. January-July I’m home unless I’m riding.
It works.
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woodybepierced 3/31/2020 10:15am
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I went overboard and organized the shit out of my gear bag...
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I need 1 more $16 bearing to put my bottom end together 🙄


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NvHermit 3/31/2020 1:27pm
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It's been 12 days since I left the house so I went out to look around and just get out. Made it 4-5 miles till the snow got too deep and had to turn around. I wanted to retrieve my game cam but that'll have to wait another week.



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I’ve been working more in the garage, getting my hoist ready to do some major work.....


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APLMAN99 wrote:
I’ve been working more in the garage, getting my hoist ready to do some major work..... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/04/416809/s1200_34187AF2_7F12_400A_9405_463B92A3F1BF.jpg[/img]
I’ve been working more in the garage, getting my hoist ready to do some major work.....


I'd say you're ready to start strong arming that engine around to get it in.
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XXVoid MainXX 4/4/2020 8:36pm
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APLMAN99 wrote:
I’ve been working more in the garage, getting my hoist ready to do some major work..... [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/04/04/416809/s1200_34187AF2_7F12_400A_9405_463B92A3F1BF.jpg[/img]
I’ve been working more in the garage, getting my hoist ready to do some major work.....


Living dangerously there. I would have used the red brick on both sides instead of just one.
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APLMAN99 4/4/2020 10:06pm
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Decided to work on changing lightbulbs for spring cleaning.

Started in the house, then the shop.





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After getting those bulbs replaced I started working on outside lights and around the neighborhood.






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APLMAN99 4/4/2020 10:13pm
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After those boring tasks, I decided I would finally wire in more power receptacles in the garage.




I kept flipping a main breaker, though, but I came up with a sure fire way to fix it from that annoying shutoff.


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Chance1216 4/4/2020 11:02pm
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I’m drawing. Nothin like lockdown.
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