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I won't be online tomorrow so I guess I'll post it today...going on a 300 mile road trip to see my Orthorpedic doc. Get another steroid shot to the hip...fun times, fun times...

The VA just raised my disability rating

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I drove across town to pick up my degree since im still waiting on parts

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Last post meant to say that if you would have picked up that scrap metal, you would have had a newish set of shocks lol.

I know man i wish i could have plus that cooker and that cat!!!
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Well what I did do today was kill a mess of Georgia bugs with my windshield, bumper, grill,............the truck's a mess. Gladly swap for some of your PA dirt Black02....

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Took truck to speed shop because Rigid reverse lights stopped working. Come to find out my factory reverse lights aren’t working either. Tech that installed them tried to fix for 2 hours and can’t get power to factory reverse lights where the Rigid;s are tapped into. Called rigid and they never heard of this. Called dealer to take it in for service and first thing he asked me is if I have any aftermarket lights……. I can hear it now…… The Rigid’s are the reason the factory lights crapped out. BUt if they have no power to draw from how can they cause the problem??? We will see about this one, but I can tell it’s going to be a boxing match!….. Oh JOY!

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Building a custom table for our deck... ill post pictures when the project is finished

 

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SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

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That's good right? More money?

Good for Chris, yes. There are too many people that take advantage of it though. In-law told me he knows a guy that brags about 100% because.....not kidding, he slipped on soap during basic. There are people who specifically help other play the system in order to fake military disability to get out of having to work. I know of a guy that forgot he had a medical problem until he was in the military, so they pay all his bills. I saw a guy that wasnt supposed to be able to walk right that was on 100% digging post holes by hand, moving big garden stones and mowing.

 

THOSE end up robbing resources of the guys that actually need it, that were actually hurt in service.

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Building a custom table for our deck... ill post pictures when the project is finished

 

sent from somewhwere in the world :)

Probably can't say anything, but have you experienced what the General of Asia and Pacific Air Force Operations has said about the Russians starting to show up in American protected areas when they aren't invited?

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Probably can't say anything, but have you experienced what the General of Asia and Pacific Air Force Operations has said about the Russians starting to show up in American protected areas when they aren't invited?

Unfortunately I'm not in the Pacific air force's command so I haven't heard anything yet. I imagine it hasn't gone unnoticed though.

 

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Unfortunately I'm not in the Pacific air force's command so I haven't heard anything yet. I imagine it hasn't gone unnoticed though.

 

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Yeah, if the General in charge is mentioning it to the press, they've noticed. Russian navy back at Cuba, and wargaming with China, one of them in the Mediterranean, Iran floating around where they aren't wanted, World's going crazy. Edited by SnakeEyes
LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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Started sandblasting the new housing. A lot less pitting on this one for sure. 94 outside in pants long sleeve blasting helmet and muck boots sucks

 

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Pulled axles to remove e brake bracket and slid em back in so it would seal it up for the most part. Needed to get to the ends of the housing

 

Sent while drinkin' a cold one...

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Chris Senior Enthusiast

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Good for Chris, yes. There are too many people that take advantage of it though. In-law told me he knows a guy that brags about 100% because.....not kidding, he slipped on soap during basic. There are people who specifically help other play the system in order to fake military disability to get out of having to work. I know of a guy that forgot he had a medical problem until he was in the military, so they pay all his bills. I saw a guy that wasnt supposed to be able to walk right that was on 100% digging post holes by hand, moving big garden stones and mowing.

 

THOSE end up robbing resources of the guys that actually need it, that were actually hurt in service.

I went from 60% to 80%

SarahsGMC Senior Enthusiast

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Figured out my 4wd actuator in front diff is the culprit. Just.spent 72 on another.

 

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