The Good Evening Thread

[Dead Solid Bogey]

Work was a rather uneventful….meh. Still looking like I will be here until at least Tuesday. One of the crew remarked that  it look like a possible disturbance was building in the GOM.. I told him that the disturbance was closer, much closer than that. I am sure you all know “ who “ I was referring to…. 
 Enjoy your weekend and if golf is on the schedule; may you only have fairways and greens to deal with. 

Edited May 11 by Dead Solid Bogey

[Mrsbell89]

It was really bad weather here today with tornadoes that went through the FSU campus and a bunch of trees down everywhere but no damage to our home thankfully. Schools were cancelled so 3/4 of my family had a rainy day off. Good news is we are golfing tomorrow as a whole family… including my daughter! I’ve been getting her in on my bedroom rug putting practices and she’s agreed to come with us. We’re going early so I imagine the course will be wet. Any tips or adjustment suggestions would be appreciated.
Also, wanted to share some of the cool solar storm light (whatever they’re called) pictures i got of the sky tonight! Has anyone else seen them?

[TSauer]

Caught the northern lights here in Missouri this evening. Pretty spectacular!

[Rob Person]

2 minutes ago, Mrsbell89 said:

It was really bad weather here today with tornadoes that went through the FSU campus and a bunch of trees down everywhere but no damage to our home thankfully. Schools were cancelled so 3/4 of my family had a rainy day off. Good news is we are golfing tomorrow as a whole family… including my daughter! I’ve been getting her in on my bedroom rug putting practices and she’s agreed to come with us. We’re going early so I imagine the course will be wet. Any tips or adjustment suggestions would be appreciated.
Also, wanted to share some of the cool solar storm light (whatever they’re called) pictures i got of the sky tonight! Has anyone else seen them?

Yeah, the storms were pretty nasty this morning.   As for kids golf, there is a new section dedicated to growing the game for kids.

just have fun tomorrow!

 

 

[Rob Person]

My son was in a head on collision today when someone crossed the lanes. My son was driving a 26' box truck, the other guy was I a transit type van and did not survive.   My son is more shook up from the images of seeing someone splayed out across the front of the vehicle than anything.   We have been sitting in the er for 5 hours now, waiting on the results of the xrays and mri scan.

https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/houston-county/city-of-dothan/dothan-man-involved-in-deadly-semi-truck-crash/

 

[William P]

5 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

My son was in a head on collision today when someone crossed the lanes. My son was driving a 26' box truck, the other guy was I a transit type van and did not survive.   My son is more shook up from the images of seeing someone splayed out across the front of the vehicle than anything.   We have been sitting in the er for 5 hours now, waiting on the results of the xrays and mri scan.

https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/houston-county/city-of-dothan/dothan-man-involved-in-deadly-semi-truck-crash/

 

Glad to hear you say your son is ok other than being shook up over the wreck and the grisly reality of death. Thoughts and prayers with your son, you, and your family.

[William P]

13 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

Yeah, the storms were pretty nasty this morning.   As for kids golf, there is a new section dedicated to growing the game for kids.

just have fun tomorrow!

 

 

Glad to hear everything is ok your way. Hope you have a great family outing tomorrow and great pictures!

[Michael.Sandoval33]

21 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

My son was in a head on collision today when someone crossed the lanes. My son was driving a 26' box truck, the other guy was I a transit type van and did not survive.   My son is more shook up from the images of seeing someone splayed out across the front of the vehicle than anything.   We have been sitting in the er for 5 hours now, waiting on the results of the xrays and mri scan.

https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/houston-county/city-of-dothan/dothan-man-involved-in-deadly-semi-truck-crash/

 

That is scary and unfortunate. Sending positivity to your family right now Rob, you will be in my thoughts brother.

Edited May 11 by Michael.Sandoval33

[Rob Person]

Pretty sure he has 2 broken ribs, knee ligaments are torn,  cap separated too.  Lots of bruises and cuts. Possible lower back side impact was pretty hard too. It was over 50mph collision.   But nothing in stone until doc verifies scans and films

[Swood1994]

7 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

Pretty sure he has 2 broken ribs, knee ligaments are torn,  cap separated too.  Lots of bruises and cuts. Possible lower back side impact was pretty hard too. It was over 50mph collision.   But nothing in stone until doc verifies scans and films

Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family. I hope your son has a speedy recovery. 

[Erin B]

Thank G*D he survived! So sad about the other guy and what your son had to witness. Prayers!!! 

[Northern Monkey]

3 hours ago, Rob Person said:

Pretty sure he has 2 broken ribs, knee ligaments are torn,  cap separated too.  Lots of bruises and cuts. Possible lower back side impact was pretty hard too. It was over 50mph collision.   But nothing in stone until doc verifies scans and films

Sorry to hear that Rob. Hope he has a quick recovery and thankful his injuries weren’t worse. 
Having dealt with hundreds of these in my role it may be worth looking at counselling for your son, when the time is right, as this will affect him mentally as well as physically even if he doesn’t realise it. 
Sending prayers and best wishes for you all

[Dead Solid Bogey]

4 hours ago, Rob Person said:

Pretty sure he has 2 broken ribs, knee ligaments are torn,  cap separated too.  Lots of bruises and cuts. Possible lower back side impact was pretty hard too. It was over 50mph collision.   But nothing in stone until doc verifies scans and films

Hate that your son and the rest of your family have to be going through this. Hopefully the pain isn’t to severe and that  his injuries are repaired and heal quickly with no lasting issues. Sad about the other driver not surviving the accident.  May your son and the rest of your family find comfort and solace in whatever spiritually y’all believe in. 

[Josh Parker]

8 hours ago, Rob Person said:

My son was in a head on collision today when someone crossed the lanes. My son was driving a 26' box truck, the other guy was I a transit type van and did not survive.   My son is more shook up from the images of seeing someone splayed out across the front of the vehicle than anything.   We have been sitting in the er for 5 hours now, waiting on the results of the xrays and mri scan.

https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/houston-county/city-of-dothan/dothan-man-involved-in-deadly-semi-truck-crash/

 

I hate hearing this Rob!  Hoping your son recovers quickly.

[TJ Hall]

8 hours ago, Rob Person said:

Pretty sure he has 2 broken ribs, knee ligaments are torn,  cap separated too.  Lots of bruises and cuts. Possible lower back side impact was pretty hard too. It was over 50mph collision.   But nothing in stone until doc verifies scans and films

Man, sorry to hear this Rob…sending up prayers for healing and peace!

[sirchunksalot]

@Rob Person I'm very sorry to hear about this and I'm glad your son is safe. I hope and pray his injuries heal completely and that the mental aspects of being involved in a such an accident heal. I agree with @Northern Monkeyabout counseling when time is right, I feel like he'll feel some guilt and he needs to know it's not his fault. 

If you need anything, you know you've got a whole forum that's here for you. 

[Rob Person]

I know it's not evening,  but good news is nothing broken! (That they could see)  internal injuries appear negative too, but at 300lbs, he has to wait until the aches go away to determine other possibilities of that later.

Thanks all for the support, prayers,  and well wishes!

@Northern Monkey I too have dealt with my share of things normal people shouldn't see. I've reached out to a few professional contacts on that front. Right now his only response was " I don't want to think about it" and that is a completely normal reaction for most people to have.  

 

[Northern Monkey]

2 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

I know it's not evening,  but good news is nothing broken! (That they could see)  internal injuries appear negative too, but at 300lbs, he has to wait until the aches go away to determine other possibilities of that later.

Thanks all for the support, prayers,  and well wishes!

@Northern Monkey I too have dealt with my share of things normal people shouldn't see. I've reached out to a few professional contacts on that front. Right now his only response was " I don't want to think about it" and that is a completely normal reaction for most people to have.  

 

Yeh that’s the norm, as you know. Hopefully he will talk about it when he’s ready and it will help him. Fingers crossed all goes well

[Erin B]

Good evening spies! Hope someone got some golf in. I didn’t, I worked on the Laramie casa.

I made a closet and a vanity room, electricity and all. My daughter unit is spoiled, and my body pays the price!

More work on Sunday! Have a great evening spies!!! There’s a hot tub calling my name!

[Josh Parker]

17 minutes ago, Erin B said:

Good evening spies! Hope someone got some golf in. I didn’t, I worked on the Laramie casa.

I made a closet and a vanity room, electricity and all. My daughter unit is spoiled, and my body pays the price!

More work on Sunday! Have a great evening spies!!! There’s a hot tub calling my name!

All worth the happiness!  And the ability to golf. Haha. 

[Dead Solid Bogey]

I am really glad that “ You-know-who “ doesn’t read MGS forums… First because, … errr I would be dead. But if I survived, the SHE Being  would expect me to at least to attempt to be handy like @Erin B and @Josh Parker… 

[rkj427]

@Rob Person glad to hear the better news about your son and his injuries, and hoping that the mental recovery from the accident will be complete and without any complications.

Rained majority of the day today and finally stopped and supposed to be sunny and 70 tomorrow so hoping to get outdoors and a round played in the afternoon.

My son and grandson stopped over this evening and the visits are always good.

Hoping that the clouds may clear later tonight or early morning so we may be able to see the Northern Lights too.

Have a good night Spies!

[EasyPutter]

Good evening MGSpies and I think I am doing about as good as @Erin B right about now - started the left rear wheel bearings assembly replacement job when it was probably too early on a Saturday to be smacking a disk brake with a 5lb sledge but God has a way to make lessons appear and last, those challenges that never seem to end.  Sheared 2 mounting bolts once I determined the parking brake shoes were not going to behave and let the disk go.  But once they sheared was able to lower the combined disk, wheel bearings assembly and backing plate onto wood blocks for that 5lb sledge to knock the whole thing apart - that was satisfying.  

Off to the auto parts store where discovered they did not have the right bolts but another location a few mile further away did.  Turned out they were for the front wheel bearings so went even further away to a Chevy dealer and waited almost 10 minutes for the parts guy to appear at his counter.  They had only two bolts, exactly what I needed.  Clouds started appearing while I was reassembling the parking brakes and rain arrived before the disk and brake caliper was finished.  

Since all the tools were out and the original intent was to do both the front bearings too (don't know which one was making the noise as modern vehicles with low cabin noise tends to centralize all sounds from the mechanical parts) I put up tarps to provide rain shelters and turned the vehicle around to get the front closer to the house.  Rain got heavy once I had one front wheel off, removed the caliper, getting tools was now inconvenient and risked getting them wet (hate when a whole toolbox rusts),  Initiative was lost, temp was cold enough to put the insulated coveralls back on that were necessary early morning.  Weather radar showed rain would continue for an hour.  Went in the house.

Hour later with renewed energy, put the caliper back on, tire on, jack stand out and lugs torqued,  Tools all put away, tarp dried best as possible, shed closed up, tools to basement (dry!) and the evening began.  Test drive was only in neighborhood but was promising.  Tomorrow will be telling with ride to Rochester area and  back.  Dinner was easy and satisfying.  So is the Founders All Day Session Hazy Grapefruit IPA while I am typing this.  

Hey T Squared Putters!  Now that would have been a great test to participate in!  T Squared is in the next town south of me here in WNY and the story about the young man who created it and the support of his family is so much like the community spirit in these here parts.  They even have an indoor golf facility with simulators and putting green with a socializing club to support his enthusiasm for the putters he creates.  That is going to be epic.

[Rob Person]

44 minutes ago, EasyPutter said:

Good evening MGSpies and I think I am doing about as good as @Erin B right about now - started the left rear wheel bearings assembly replacement job when it was probably too early on a Saturday to be smacking a disk brake with a 5lb sledge but God has a way to make lessons appear and last, those challenges that never seem to end.  Sheared 2 mounting bolts once I determined the parking brake shoes were not going to behave and let the disk go.  But once they sheared was able to lower the combined disk, wheel bearings assembly and backing plate onto wood blocks for that 5lb sledge to knock the whole thing apart - that was satisfying.  

Off to the auto parts store where discovered they did not have the right bolts but another location a few mile further away did.  Turned out they were for the front wheel bearings so went even further away to a Chevy dealer and waited almost 10 minutes for the parts guy to appear at his counter.  They had only two bolts, exactly what I needed.  Clouds started appearing while I was reassembling the parking brakes and rain arrived before the disk and brake caliper was finished.  

Since all the tools were out and the original intent was to do both the front bearings too (don't know which one was making the noise as modern vehicles with low cabin noise tends to centralize all sounds from the mechanical parts) I put up tarps to provide rain shelters and turned the vehicle around to get the front closer to the house.  Rain got heavy once I had one front wheel off, removed the caliper, getting tools was now inconvenient and risked getting them wet (hate when a whole toolbox rusts),  Initiative was lost, temp was cold enough to put the insulated coveralls back on that were necessary early morning.  Weather radar showed rain would continue for an hour.  Went in the house.

Hour later with renewed energy, put the caliper back on, tire on, jack stand out and lugs torqued,  Tools all put away, tarp dried best as possible, shed closed up, tools to basement (dry!) and the evening began.  Test drive was only in neighborhood but was promising.  Tomorrow will be telling with ride to Rochester area and  back.  Dinner was easy and satisfying.  So is the Founders All Day Session Hazy Grapefruit IPA while I am typing this.  

Hey T Squared Putters!  Now that would have been a great test to participate in!  T Squared is in the next town south of me here in WNY and the story about the young man who created it and the support of his family is so much like the community spirit in these here parts.  They even have an indoor golf facility with simulators and putting green with a socializing club to support his enthusiasm for the putters he creates.  That is going to be epic.

As one shadetree mechanic to another, please re-torque those lugs after 5 miles at 50mph!  Too many times I've seen them wobble out!

[Rob Person]

Stix unboxing is posted !

 

[EasyPutter]

19 hours ago, EasyPutter said:

.... Test drive was only in neighborhood but was promising.  Tomorrow will be telling with ride to Rochester area and  back. 

UPDATE for you Robert @rkj427 

The offending wheel bearing has been replaced and original front bearings will continue service as they have and replacements will be returned as unnecessary.  I did rotate that hub before dumping it into the trash bin and perceived nothing unusual in its unloaded state, so the discovery of no bearing noise this morning was a joy indeed.

The EP prime mover is road trip ready.  17 

Edited May 12 by EasyPutter

[sirchunksalot]

18 hours ago, Rob Person said:

As one shadetree mechanic to another, please re-torque those lugs after 5 miles at 50mph!  Too many times I've seen them wobble out!

I had something like this almost happen over 20 years ago. I had done a brake job on my 81 Ford F-100 and was driving it to town and started hearing some humming noises coming from the tires only to discover the lugs were loose. I promptly tightened them back up and made sure they weren't going anywhere. 

[Rob Person]

21 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

I had something like this almost happen over 20 years ago. I had done a brake job on my 81 Ford F-100 and was driving it to town and started hearing some humming noises coming from the tires only to discover the lugs were loose. I promptly tightened them back up and made sure they weren't going anywhere. 

I've seen it happen 2 miles from someone getting new tires put on . Eek

[sirchunksalot]

23 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

I've seen it happen 2 miles from someone getting new tires put on . Eek

That would be horrible! That's one of those fears I have, a tire coming off while on the highway or interstate. 

[Erin B]

Finally got home from Laramie. Finished Zoey’s closet but found a leak in a pipe in the basement. 

Sooooooo had to run to the hardware store all while getting a BBQ together, told the spousal unit not to use the kitchen sink until I got the leak fixed. And did I mention we had roomie prospects there for the BBQ? Anyway, had to rip out drywall to get to the pipe.

Come to find out the previous owner had cracked the clean out by putting teflon tape (a lot of it) to fix a leak that was actually an expansion joint. So had to cut the pipe and get both a new clean out and new expansion joint. It had been leaking for a while, so had to pull more drywall to let it air out.

So got all that done before eating a nice, juicy, med rare ribeye! Thank goodness my buddy Ben was there to man the blackstone whilst I was elbow deep in fixing a pipe. Good times!!! Oh and good evening and happy Mother’s Day! I’m beat!