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    I’m an admitted heat “heat wimp” how do you guys handle it?

    QUOTE="LongRoadBob, post: 2765229, member: 27712"]Way back in 1995 or so I took my family back to the US for a trip. In the southwest somewhere we bought those headbands with something...not sure what, in the headband that when you wet them they cooled well down and stayed cool a pretty long...
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    I’m an admitted heat “heat wimp” how do you guys handle it?

    Instead of handkerchief, how about a chill headband? Dollar general carries, as well as all welding supply stores, soak in ice water, and helps, I wear when welding and outside work.
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    I’m an admitted heat “heat wimp” how do you guys handle it?

    The heat is why I'm waiting to get back to training after temps get cooler, I work in refrigeration, and do bodywork/welding, but I can't hardly mow yard in hot sun. So unsure how things will be for me, but my primary job is 30-50 degrees F all the time, hands so cold from handling meat almost...
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    I’m starting my flight training but I’m scared of dying.

    You want real fear? Start riding motorcycles! Hundreds of friends have been killed while riding, 2 since June were hit from behind, 1 this past Thursday, Most were hit by cars, some were operator mistakes. By comparison Planes are way safer!!!! If you want it, start small!
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    A&P student tool deals?

    been seeing a lot of discussion on caterpillar branded tools the same as snap on? same quality for a lot better price, but done auto-mechanics for 30 years, and old craftsman was great, vintage Bonney tools that later branded as NAPA, Indestro-Select, Gear Wrench is awesome today, you may find...
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    Research for a graphic novel I'm writing.

    New direction! Vintage plane from WWI total loss oiling, plane is saturated with oil, wings are fabric, and after lightning strike is on fire. Simple, you research what details. Lol
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    How much plane can I afford?

    I don't have my ppl yet, I can only give advice on what I know, I started training 20 years ago, & stopped, & starting again this month. but I was throwing it out here as if applied you might could get $30K from 1, & $10K+ for another, & that gets you closer to size airplane that you could sight...
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    How much plane can I afford?

    just a thought, check with your tourism board to see if you actually start a business to promote your area if you cant qualify for a GRANT "free money" next check with local college & economic development board & see if any grants available for you to open your small business, I know of a...
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    [NA]Berkeley bans "gendered" words[NA]

    well to make this fun, lets let everyone know grocery stores use the term manhole cover, mostly guys, but very common in grocery stores, guess which section......... Tampons & pads. women will say sanitary pads, but guys say manhole covers. lol yes I am 100% serious, but maybe its just in cities...
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    Heat Dome 2019 is here...

    Today I worked at 1 job getting fender sides for a truck ready, putting in both sides, then cut meat in refrigeration all day, tomorrow, weld both fenders in and get ready for paint, then Sat have morning off, and cut meat all evening, then Sunday work at my third job, and got to go 80 miles to...
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    The Silent Treatment

    On my cell I was getting so many telemarketers I gave up, my voicemail is full, been that way for over 3 years, I only answer from people I know, and I tell anyone new to text first so I know to answer, on home phone its not as bad, 2-3 a week, except for collection agencies, someone apparently...
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    C172 down in Katy, TX

    Bird, or bat through open window? On my Harley took a few birds to chest, shoulder, as well as a bat, and 1 owl, not fun, also a jappanese hornet once to my neck, that bee was worst! Had to stop, as it bit and wouldn't release, plus stung.
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    Cessna 150 Rotax Conversion

    Reminds me of air cooled VWs higher rpm kept engine cooler, low rpm or lugging on hills caused them to run hot
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    New iPad for Flying

    No problem, I am new and just looking for first tablet, was just hoping for something inexpensive. Never owned any kind of tablet, and still using old cell phones, I'm trying to learn to get a new phone, and a cheap good tablet
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    Chicago Car Rental ... Need Advice

    My daughter does Uber around Rock Island and quad cities, no idea her rates, buy could inquire?
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    New iPad for Flying

    How much are you asking?
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    Tri-tip is on the East Coast

    Been cutting them all day, on sale for $4.99 lb, yeah, crazy sale if your a meat cutter
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    Tri-tip is on the East Coast

    many places may have it, but their area doesn't have correct labeling for it, ask butcher for the "bag" of pieces that come mixed in with the top sirloins, as now days the top sirloins are pre-trimmed, & then the tri-tips are put in bags, 2-5 to a bag, so expect to pay price for top sirloin, but...
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    Cessna 150 Rotax Conversion

    well my primary daily driver truck is a Roush F150 with loud exhaust, & my Harley doesn't have mufflers, have always had a big engine, but also do have a cheap beater 4 cylinder to go to and from work, but I did drive my truck daily for over 4 years recently.
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    Negotiating rental prices for time building

    When I started 20 years ago, rental was $80 an hour, or $65 when bought in blocks of 10, for $650, a Cessna 172, wish I had kept on then, instead of waiting 20 years, cheapest localish is $135 an hour
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