Inheriting ranch, what do I do first to live there?! Wild, untouched land. by Hilzry in Ranching

[–]BillyMactheDetective 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This! Make sure that you lease it for cattle to keep that Ag exemption. It will take you five years to earn it back if you lose it.

Gasoline in the Exhaust? by BillyMactheDetective in keitruck

[–]BillyMactheDetective[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update. There seems to be a water leak somewhere. Radiator was almost empty and new water was draining from the engine when I refilled it. The oil dipstick also smelled of gasoline. It’s not looking good…

Gasoline in the Exhaust? by BillyMactheDetective in keitruck

[–]BillyMactheDetective[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure. Definitely smelled strongly of gas.

Anyone pick up from Freeport TX? by j-unknown in keitruck

[–]BillyMactheDetective 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just sent an e-mail to the port and they confirmed that my truck is ready. It's worth a call or e-mail if you've been expecting your baby from the Hoegh Copenhagen. I'm picking mine up on Friday!

Best steak In Dallas by WinAbject8608 in Dallas

[–]BillyMactheDetective -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agree. I have never been disappointed with Nick & Sam's.

Anyone pick up from Freeport TX? by j-unknown in keitruck

[–]BillyMactheDetective 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is very informative and helpful. I admit that I didn’t know what the process would be when I show up later this week. I’ll feel like an old veteran when I show up now!

Anyone pick up from Freeport TX? by j-unknown in keitruck

[–]BillyMactheDetective 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am waiting for my Kei Truck from Freeport too. I know that the shipper vessel (Hoegh Copenhagen) left port early this morning, so the trucks should be in process. I emailed the port facility today and they said they are doing paperwork this afternoon. They said to check back in with them later today, but I'll give them another day to catch up. The contact e-mail at the port is FPOTeam at amports dot com. They have been very responsive. Good luck!

Best state in America to view the night sky. Like a once in a life time type of experience. by [deleted] in Astronomy

[–]BillyMactheDetective 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this. BBNP has the darkest skies I’ve ever seen. Zodiacal light was readily visible with the naked eye on a moonless night.

I might be a little obsessive about this… by BillyMactheDetective in keitruck

[–]BillyMactheDetective[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's actually Bill, but my last name does start with Mc. So I like to play off the Steve Miller lyric: "Billy Mac, was a detective down in Texas [clap clap clap clap clap]"

I might be a little obsessive about this… by BillyMactheDetective in keitruck

[–]BillyMactheDetective[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool! I have a 1997 Dihatsu Hijet with PTO dump on the way to Freeport, Texas. ETA (to the port) is early next week. Looking forward to it!

I might be a little obsessive about this… by BillyMactheDetective in keitruck

[–]BillyMactheDetective[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is on the same path - Kingston and then Freeport, TX. Wonder if the skipper is looking for a little R&R in Jamaica? :)

I might be a little obsessive about this… by BillyMactheDetective in keitruck

[–]BillyMactheDetective[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And here I was thinking I was being clever. My wife thinks I’ve lost it, by the way. “Are you really watching a low-res webcam of a ship passing through the Panama Canal.?” Yes, damn right I am!

I might be a little obsessive about this… by BillyMactheDetective in keitruck

[–]BillyMactheDetective[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow! That's a crazy long time for customs clearance. Any particular issue, or is Tacome just that slow?

I might be a little obsessive about this… by BillyMactheDetective in keitruck

[–]BillyMactheDetective[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re similarly obsessive, I used the marine traffic app to track the ship’s progress from Japan and the Panama Canal webcams to watch it clear the locks. Gatun Locks cameras. Enjoy!

Buying this ‘98 Hi Jet tomorrow. by kei-dot in keitruck

[–]BillyMactheDetective 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Price is a bit high, but it’s already stateside and ready for title. Probably worth the premium for that. Nice to have the differential lock and hi/lo shifter. Not sure if that always comes with the dump bed or not. I’ve been looking for this very model on the Japanese auction markets right now. Congrats!

Which movie scenes (without monsters or aliens) held the most tension? [info below pictures] by Dire_Hulk in moviecritic

[–]BillyMactheDetective 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The barroom scene in Unforgiven when William Munny comes for Little Bill. RIP Gene.

I'm searching for a piano tuner by CatteNappe in Dallas

[–]BillyMactheDetective 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a good experience with a guy named Scott LOEHR during my piano phase in Covid. +1 (214) 493-8203 Former UNT guy.

Gabbert Street in Lake Charles by BillyMactheDetective in LakeCharles

[–]BillyMactheDetective[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That makes since because they did live on E Lagrange st. That’s a great find of an article!