COLD DARK ROOM

[Cathie G]

Good morning/afternoon all.
It's pretty miserable here again with cold winds and rain. It is supposed to warm and dry up for the weekend though.
I spent 4 hours at my nephew's flat today. He finally bought a tumble dryer so I waited for delivery.
Blimey you need a master's degree in technology these days to use a modern one. It's all digital, with wi -fi controls for remote operation, why the heck people need that I don't know! . It took us a little while to work it out. I told him he didn't need to pay for installation as you just plug it in - boy was that a mistake! Anyway it's up and running and so far working ok.
My tumble dryer belonged to my mum and was bought in the 80s.
It has 3 controls - full heat and half heat buttons and a dial for the time. Still works without any problems. They don't make 'em like they used to!!
I hope you're all having a good day. TTFN.

I actually managed to find a new(about 5 years ago maybe more) dryer without too much mumbo jumbo crazy Internet computer crap on it I was so happy hang on to that dryer. They're so hard to find now.

 

[MenagerieGrl]

I actually managed to find a new(about 5 years ago maybe more) dryer without too much mumbo jumbo crazy Internet computer crap on it I was so happy hang on to that dryer. They're so hard to find now.

Yes, and all that extra cr*p is what breaks down first....Mechanical is best if you can get it...

 

[jeff kushner]

Wow, pretty nice, Ray. I had the frame of my 58' Tiger T-110 Powder coated years ago.
I think Jeff.K gets the Heebie Geebies and just has to get out there and explore. I don't have the $$ or the time/ability to do that, so he's pretty lucky in that aspect...

Nothing can trivialize the frustrations of Mankind more than Lucas Electrics. It's one of those " if you know, you know".

Lucas pioneered the 1st and still only method for finding a fault in the electrical system. The smoke billowing out is the leaking electricity! Tickle the Amals and have fun with that bike girl. 1 thing about an early Trumpet owner....they are all master mechanics if their bike runs!

Sorry you guys have those sucky dryers too. Today was laundry day so 3 loads=6hrs of drying time. My old one would have had 3 loads in 100 minutes. Im getting old...i ain't be having time for that!

 

[MenagerieGrl]

Nothing can trivialize the frustrations of Mankind more than Lucas Electrics. It's one of those " if you know, you know".

Lucas pioneered the 1st and still only method for finding a fault in the electrical system. The smoke billowing out is the leaking electricity! Tickle the Amals and have fun with that bike girl. 1 thing about an early Trumpet owner....they are all master mechanics if their bike runs!

Sorry you guys have those sucky dryers too. Today was laundry day so 3 loads=6hrs of drying time. My old one would have had 3 loads in 100 minutes. Im getting old...i ain't be having time for that!

Hum, I dry a full load of wet towels in about 40 minutes. Check your exhaust ductwork....

 

[Blackdog1714]

Good morning/afternoon all.
It's pretty miserable here again with cold winds and rain. It is supposed to warm and dry up for the weekend though.
I spent 4 hours at my nephew's flat today. He finally bought a tumble dryer so I waited for delivery.
Blimey you need a master's degree in technology these days to use a modern one. It's all digital, with wi -fi controls for remote operation, why the heck people need that I don't know! . It took us a little while to work it out. I told him he didn't need to pay for installation as you just plug it in - boy was that a mistake! Anyway it's up and running and so far working ok.
My tumble dryer belonged to my mum and was bought in the 80s.
It has 3 controls - full heat and half heat buttons and a dial for the time. Still works without any problems. They don't make 'em like they used to!!
I hope you're all having a good day. TTFN.

I have the side open on my dryer since it started squealing. A little belt dressing shut it up while I wait for delivery of a new belt. I will repair this dryer as much as I can until I can't. It is big and does a great job

 

[Lyn W]

It is a 1974 yamaha RD350. @jeff kushner here on the forum was kind enough to give it to me.(I think)
Actually it was very very kind of him. He even hauled it to me from Maryland to FL. He stopped at @Maro2Bear house in Maryland and picked up Mark's sulcata Ms.Sully also. So Ms.Sully is enjoying the Florida weather now. All on his dime, he wouldn't let me pay for anything. Gas, hotel or renting a uhaul trailer. The man is really wealthy.
It looked like this View attachment 400982
Now this View attachment 400983
And hopefully like this View attachment 400986

Good to not see you Ray! Hope you and Rose are well.

 

[MenagerieGrl]

Nothing can trivialize the frustrations of Mankind more than Lucas Electrics. It's one of those " if you know, you know".

Lucas pioneered the 1st and still only method for finding a fault in the electrical system. The smoke billowing out is the leaking electricity! Tickle the Amals and have fun with that bike girl. 1 thing about an early Trumpet owner....they are all master mechanics if their bike runs!

Sorry you guys have those sucky dryers too. Today was laundry day so 3 loads=6hrs of drying time. My old one would have had 3 loads in 100 minutes. Im getting old...i ain't be having time for that!

Yes, their nickname was "Lucas, Prince of Darkness", as in . . just as you need it it goes out. Years ago when I first got the MC, I had no clue, now, knowing what I know, it is pretty easy to figure out and repair. And an Amal carb, is also very simple, have had very few problems with both.

 

[jeff kushner]

Yes, their nickname was "Lucas, Prince of Darkness", as in . . just as you need it it goes out. Years ago when I first got the MC, I had no clue, now, knowing what I know, it is pretty easy to figure out and repair. And an Amal carb, is also very simple, have had very few problems with both.

See folks....Another Master Mechanic made by Triumph! It's ok, Harley owners, the ones that actually know how to work on their bikes are pretty good mechanics too. Don't feel embarrassed. Wonder why Kawasaki mechanics are so bad? They don't get as much practice!

I've been waiting 25 years for this moment!

In that world, we tease a lot but we're all cut from the same cloth, regardless of how you wear it!

Ray of all people here knows I'm not nor do I ever want to be wealthy. I usually don't like those people. I just figure why not spread the pain of a Vintage restoration to someone that can't catch me! I like doing cool things...both were very cool things to do.

Our rig of bikes & basket was perfect going to the beach and nothing moved. The backup camera hates the cargo basket. The alarms go off and the car will actually stop on its own scaring the heck out of us the first time. Thankfully we learned that if you hit the button to silence the alarm, you can now back up again. LOL The cooler ran fine, battery solution was so easy and worry free. I think we are set for Fla next week!

 

[Cathie G]

Our humidity finally dropped today. I was actually cold when it was 77° earlier even though the humidity levels were in the high 80's% .I must have gotten used to the high heat and humidity we've had and it was drying out. Now it's totally finally comfortable.

 

[Blackdog1714]

Escapee mugshot. Left his gate open and he got into the main yard pulling an overnight adventure. Go figure found him the next day munching rose of sharon blooms. So happy with himself.

 

[MenagerieGrl]

Escapee mugshot. Left his gate open and he got into the main yard pulling an overnight adventure. Go figure found him the next day munching rose of sharon blooms. So happy with himself.View attachment 401017

Now THAT looks like a guilty . . . .mug!

 

[Ray--Opo]

Good to not see you Ray! Hope you and Rose are well.

Thanks Lyn, I have been on a forum about the motorcycle. My brain can handle just so much of looking at my phone.
Hope everything is going well with you.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Wow, pretty nice, Ray. I had the frame of my 58' Tiger T-110 Powder coated years ago.
I think Jeff.K gets the Heebie Geebies and just has to get out there and explore. I don't have the $$ or the time/ability to do that, so he's pretty lucky in that aspect...

Do you still have the 58 Tiger?
I am keeping this one all original. The guys who are motorcycle purest frown on powder coating the frame. I just found out my new neighbor does powder coating. My idea is get this bike done and then get the same bike and make it a café racer. Then I will get crazy with different color powder coating for different parts. A color scheme like purple and chartreuse.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Escapee mugshot. Left his gate open and he got into the main yard pulling an overnight adventure. Go figure found him the next day munching rose of sharon blooms. So happy with himself.View attachment 401017

Wow glad you found him

 

[jeff kushner]

Escapee mugshot. Left his gate open and he got into the main yard pulling an overnight adventure. Go figure found him the next day munching rose of sharon blooms. So happy with himself.View attachment 401017

I wouldn't have been able to sleep...glad you found the perpetrator!

 

[jeff kushner]

Our humidity finally dropped today. I was actually cold when it was 77° earlier even though the humidity levels were in the high 80's% .I must have gotten used to the high heat and humidity we've had and it was drying out. Now it's totally finally comfortable.View attachment 401016

It's 330am and still 77f & 88% humidity! Yesterday was brutal. Kerry found out that a retired teacher 1 block away had no AC so we took her our portable AC unit, stood it on her dining room table and ran the hose and drain out the window. I couldn't hardly stand the heat inside her home just setting it up. Poor old lady is a loner...lost her son and hubby in the past year. She's cooler now anyway.

Today it's supposed to be cooler....

 

[Lyn W]

Our humidity finally dropped today. I was actually cold when it was 77° earlier even though the humidity levels were in the high 80's% .I must have gotten used to the high heat and humidity we've had and it was drying out. Now it's totally finally comfortable.View attachment 401016

I think we're going to climb back up to about 68F this weekend. That's plenty high enough for me.!

 

[Lyn W]

Escapee mugshot. Left his gate open and he got into the main yard pulling an overnight adventure. Go figure found him the next day munching rose of sharon blooms. So happy with himself.View attachment 401017

He's got a defiant look that says 'I'm not sorry and given the chance I'd do exactly the same again.'
No remorse at all.