The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXVII

Zingston · 07-30-2020, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Bunk is MIA.

He hasn't been on for a while. Anyone knows what's up with him?

Barron too.

Rusty · 07-30-2020, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I remember giving guys welding tests to get certificated. There was so much grinding going on. I chanced the name to The Grinding Test. The test was 6", schedule 80 pipe, with a double V groove, 1/16" gap, in the 6G position, using 309 stainless filler, with an inert gas inside the pipe. First 2 passes had to be with Tig, the rest was with stick. 309SS with a stick is a PITA in the overhead and vert positions. It wants to fall out of the puddle.

I could do the test in 4 to 5 hours. Some guys took 12 hours and still failed.

Rusty · 07-30-2020, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

I've successfully quit and successfully restarted my coffee habit multiple times. I blame travel. I have yet to discover an effective way of landing and being able to drive a car through a foreign country after being severely sleep deprived thanks to the red-eye flights my wife always wants to take, all without the benefit of nature's miracle.

The reality is I sleep far better without caffeine in my system, but once I restart consumption, it's pretty tough to deal with the side effects of stopping.

Ice tea has caffeine in it. Believe it that I drink ice tea before going to bed.

Ghostvette · 07-30-2020, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Bunk is MIA.

He hasn't been on for a while. Anyone knows what's up with him?

He lives in Kommifornia, so I imagine they've cut off all interwebs out there. Ya know, gotta 'flatten the curve'.....

Ghostvette · 07-30-2020, 08:19 AM

Hey EW, there's a Tropical Storm heading your way. Ya better get ready to batten down the hatches...

Leingod · 07-30-2020, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

Barron too.

As is:

CigarClifford
Nismo98
Clam
Haboob
Mishuko

I told Susan to just hop on here if I ever drop to say I'm dead and the car is going to be given to the closest homeless guy.

JARblue · 07-30-2020, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Ok my Austin peeps. Anyone familiar with River City Offroad? They’re located in dripping springs just west of Austin. I’m looking at purchasing some stuff and they have a great rep online and do a lot of online business over last ten years but I always like to hear first hand reviews/info whenever possible. Looking at picking up a set of ultimate Dana 60’s for the heep and they claim to specialize in selling and supporting this product.

Thanks in advance.

(Figure some of y’all might know some fellow jeepers or truck doods, I mean it IS TX after all :icon17)

I do not know anything about them but I will ask a few friends and if I hear anything I will let you know

Ghostvette · 07-30-2020, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

As is:

CigarClifford
Nismo98
Clam
Haboob
Mishuko

I told Susan to just hop on here if I ever drop to say I'm dead and the car is going to be given to the closest homeless guy.

I've got bunk's number, I'll text him when it's human hours out there. I don't think he'd appreciate a text at the ***-crack of dawn...

JARblue · 07-30-2020, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Ice tea has caffeine in it. Believe it that I drink ice tea before going to bed.

Caffeine doesn't affect me like it does a lot of people. I can drink an espresso and fall asleep lol

JL, I have found espresso to be a much healthier alternative to other caffeinated beverages when I travel. Although I should note that I rarely have issues with jet lag. Unless the time change is 10 hours or more, I'm pretty solid. I also have no issues sleeping on a plane.

Spooler · 07-30-2020, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Caffeine doesn't affect me like it does a lot of people. I can drink an espresso and fall asleep lol

JL, I have found espresso to be a much healthier alternative to other caffeinated beverages when I travel. Although I should note that I rarely have issues with jet lag. Unless the time change is 10 hours or more, I'm pretty solid. I also have no issues sleeping on a plane.

Same here. I can pound a Mt. Dew and be asleep in 5 min. LMAO...

Ghostvette · 07-30-2020, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Caffeine doesn't affect me like it does a lot of people. I can drink an espresso and fall asleep lol

JL, I have found espresso to be a much healthier alternative to other caffeinated beverages when I travel. Although I should note that I rarely have issues with jet lag. Unless the time change is 10 hours or more, I'm pretty solid. I also have no issues sleeping on a plane.

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Same here. I can pound a Mt. Dew and be asleep in 5 min. LMAO...

I only have issues sleeping when the red blood cell count gets high in my caffeine....

JLarson · 07-30-2020, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Caffeine doesn't affect me like it does a lot of people. I can drink an espresso and fall asleep lol

JL, I have found espresso to be a much healthier alternative to other caffeinated beverages when I travel. Although I should note that I rarely have issues with jet lag. Unless the time change is 10 hours or more, I'm pretty solid. I also have no issues sleeping on a plane.

I can't tell if my issue is jet lag or sleep deprivation. I sleep very lightly - the slightest sound will typically wake me - so a plane just means I'm not sleeping that night. At best, I can doze for a few minutes. Flying home, I typically don't have issues, but flying out can be problematic.

My brain absolutely sucks when sleep deprived too - very noticeable to me.

Ghostvette · 07-30-2020, 11:26 AM

Hey all, I just heard from bunk. He's still on the right side of the dirt.

He's been busy with work, doggo, taxes (booo) and trying to buy a house that will have enough space for him & his brother. Then of course, there is the associated challenges with finding the right specialists etc for his brother.

Spooler · 07-30-2020, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Hey all, I just heard from bunk. He's still on the right side of the dirt.

He's been busy with work, doggo, taxes (booo) and trying to buy a house that will have enough space for him & his brother. Then of course, there is the associated challenges with finding the right specialists etc for his brother.

Life can throw you a curve balls sometimes. This year it has thrown me a knuckle ball. What the Heelll.

Ghostvette · 07-30-2020, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

I can't tell if my issue is jet lag or sleep deprivation. I sleep very lightly - the slightest sound will typically wake me - so a plane just means I'm not sleeping that night. At best, I can doze for a few minutes. Flying home, I typically don't have issues, but flying out can be problematic.

My brain absolutely sucks when sleep deprived too - very noticeable to me.

I used to be a light sleeper, but instead of the slightest sound waking me, it was the lack of sound. I usually slept not far from the maintenance shelter and went to sleep to the sound of the generator running (hmmmm, could explain hearing issues) but would wake up when it shut off...

BTW, before I forget (which I tend to do a bunch).... I'd like to give a listen to your album when it comes out.

07-30-2020, 08:19 AM	#5735 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684376	Hey EW, there's a Tropical Storm heading your way. Ya better get ready to batten down the hatches... FL 4Motion, madwi, old guy and 1 others like this. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

07-30-2020, 11:26 AM	#5743 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684376	Hey all, I just heard from bunk. He's still on the right side of the dirt. He's been busy with work, doggo, taxes (booo) and trying to buy a house that will have enough space for him & his brother. Then of course, there is the associated challenges with finding the right specialists etc for his brother. JARblue, Rusty, madwi and 5 others like this. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

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