How'd it go today?

I'm not much of a fan of boots, and I rarely climb, but I'd prefer a good sturdy boot for climbing since tennis shoes make my feet tired on gaffs, and they don't have a heel to keep the gaffs under my arches, or the height to keep the strap off my ankle.

That being said, I prefer tennis shoes for all other tree work. They just work better for me regarding: traction, control, maneuverability, and keeping cool. I upgraded to some trail running shoes, which did have more cushion, but the rubber cleats threw me off for a while until they wore down, and were much hotter than Sketchers even though they are ventilated. I'm used to just foam on the bottom. I like the bottom all one piece whatever the material, otherwise they peel apart.
 
My mother just handed me three pieces of mail from credit card companies declining me for new cards, mailed to her address, which I haven't lived at for 13 years. I did not apply for any new cards. Should I assume I've had my information stolen? I am guessing it will affect my credit score for applying? Like I need any more excitement in my life. :X
 
Honestly, I'm not sure how it works, but I'd freeze your credit, then contact each bank to try to figure out what's going on. I don't know how the scam would work by opening credit in your name, and you getting all the materials.
 
Get on each of the three major credit reporter sites and freeze your credit. You can unfreeze briefly if you need to apply for anything. Then lock it again.
The last few data breaches got most of us whether you think so or not.
So....
Experian
Transunion
Equifax
I think I had to subscribe to the Transunion. Was not that much $. Two were free.
They also have an app for your phone.
Go ahead and make a Credit Karma account while you are at it.
I would get on that BTW
 
You ok David? Lots of guys get bad hurt falling off of trucks. It's the cause of something like 70% of all broken hips and legs in men of all ages. I remember OSHA making a big hue and cry about it some years back.
 
Trail today, and got started on a short property job. The trail's a real bastard. Hard to get points in the ground cause it's nothing but rock, and I'm spending the whole time bent over and on my knees setting points. Had to carry a little digging bar with me to loosen rock. My back's angry.

Doesn't look like the truck's going in the shop. Boss probably doesn't feel like dealing with it, but I also suggested it may have fixed itself. Is that in the realm of possibility? Never had to deal with a sticking caliper before. I'd prefer it didn't go in the shop, cause it's always a hassle, and the guy's work's dubious. It's a legit business, but he specializes in old stuff people don't care as much about, and he's pretty cheap. It's like a hillbilly farm mechanic in what you get. It's a good hillbilly farm mechanic, but still...
 
My days are filled with errands and prep for winter. I spent an hour blowing the first leaves and all the dry grass clippings off my lawn. I used the Sena in my helmet to listen to YouTube music. First time, it was against the rules at work, for good reason. Not a real safety issue blowing leaves. Was actually really nice to have tunes. Now I'm sitting on my parents porch enjoying the relative quiet and the first fall colors coming in. Later, I will attack the water pump in my backhoe.
 
It didn't really sit long. It was taken out of service in July, and sold at auction a couple weeks ago. The rear pads had to be replaced to pass inspection, so it isn't in as-bought condition. I'll keep my eye on it, and hopefully it's sorted itself out. That wheel's gotten pretty hot a couple times. I can see it on the tire pressure monitor on the dash. The pressure starts going up as the wheel heats.
 
Kaveman said:
Hit the caliper with some pb blaster John. If it'll free up, it'll free up then. I wouldn't worry about getting it everywhere, it'll burn off before it causes much problem.

Is an older truck from a rusty state, sticky calipers are pare for the course.
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To add to this and having wrenched on many rusted vehicle parts, especially break parts, think replacement of said parts.
 
that was good :lol: Yeah that stuff is basically impossible to keep off of you
 
A drop will cover a tabletop! But the reality is that it works, and works great. There's flanges bolted together that we loosen after decades of service, covered in rust and paint, been through countless heating and cooling cycles, but they usually come right apart. I tell apprentices that their entire pension is invested in the stuff so use it accordingly. Basically unless you specifically want the bolt to rust in place use neversieze, and everything you work on will be easy to work on again at some point in the future.
 
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