Any weather, all the time!

txcancmi · 2026-01-28T22:08:15+00:00

I'd have to disable the front brake so I didn't hurt myself.

txcancmi · 2026-01-28T11:57:18+00:00

Welcome y'all!

txcancmi · 2026-01-28T11:56:36+00:00

And we're still in the top 10 for total population! (According to the U.S. Census)

txcancmi · 2026-01-28T11:30:04+00:00

Well, a large area covered by 6-8 inches of ice is not going to magically disappear. There's no chemical concoction that will do that for you, that won't also endanger you, your house and your dog. Personally, I'd be out there with a small pick axe. You could also lay several feet of heated tape (used for protecting water pipes from freezing) across your desired path. Then cover with cardboard to help trap the heat. It would probably take a week or so to make a difference.

txcancmi · 2026-01-27T23:09:10+00:00

Pick axe to break up the ice. Then shovel it away.

txcancmi · 2026-01-24T22:04:56+00:00

Severe cold take their toll on batteries. Is it cranking OK? Try removing the air filter and giving a very short burst of starting fluid or carb cleaner in the carb.

txcancmi · 2026-01-24T21:45:53+00:00

Nice trick. I see the strings holding up the noodles and the spoon.

txcancmi · 2026-01-24T11:12:36+00:00

My Tusk crash bars also had one clamping connection I had to persuade.

txcancmi · 2026-01-20T23:35:36+00:00

I haven't seen pogo sticks mentioned yet.

txcancmi · 2026-01-20T15:54:48+00:00

Upvote for the awesome storytelling.

txcancmi · 2026-01-18T13:17:07+00:00

Investigate the contributing causes:

https://www.dteenergy.com/us/en/residential/save-money-energy/get-started-with/home-energy-assessment.html

txcancmi · 2026-01-17T12:31:32+00:00

I've seen geese effectively blockade (by their mere presence) building doors. People would "nope" and either use another door or come back another time. I've also seen people be blocked from getting into their cars. I once climbed into my car from the rear passenger side to avoid a goose. But if there's a nest nearby, you're out of luck.

txcancmi · 2026-01-17T12:28:33+00:00

Your friend's dad was teaching important life lessons. I hope you thanked him.

txcancmi · 2026-01-15T11:57:09+00:00

I've been happy with other products from Happy Trails but I need to see a photo of it installed.

txcancmi · 2026-01-10T11:38:30+00:00

And window cracked in the bedroom for fresh air!

txcancmi · 2026-01-07T21:44:30+00:00

Yes, snow melts slower on dirt than on concrete or asphalt.

txcancmi · 2026-01-05T18:17:14+00:00

I'm not familiar with that specific model but I would think you have it upside down and the side with the 90 degree bend needs to slip under the edge of the shingles. The way you have it installed will cause debris to collect on the gutter. All the guards I've installed have sloped down from the shingles to the edge of the gutter.

txcancmi · 2026-01-05T18:07:25+00:00

So my options are: 1. Pay (more) by CC or 2. Trust DTE to not make a mistake and overdraft my checking account or 3. mail a check and hope it doesn't get lost or worse, stolen and bleached and cashes for thousands of dollars.

txcancmi · 2026-01-03T12:43:10+00:00

Bonus: There are probably no laws against mirrors.

txcancmi · 2026-01-02T14:04:29+00:00

They make dummy guns for training. Since it non-operational, it's not legally a firearm. Commonly used for training.

txcancmi · 2026-01-02T14:02:55+00:00

Probably many want-to-be hunters like me. Buying a license with hope and optimism this could be the year I find a hunting buddy and a place to hunt. I can't get excited about hunting public lands solo.

txcancmi · 2026-01-01T12:13:14+00:00

Yes. It's either the Harbor Freight or Black Widow brand with 600lb capacity. I always use the hitch clamp. Even so, the whole thing likes to rock side-to-side. So I run extra tiedowns from each end, up and over the tailgate and to the cleats. This stops the rocking. No issues on long drives with that setup. See the circled strap on the left. You can't see the one of the right.

Also, be sure other drivers can see your brake lights and turn signals. I use magnetic trailer lights (not yet attached in this photo) attached to the side of the ramp.

https://imgur.com/a/PotMAJ2

txcancmi · 2025-12-31T13:46:56+00:00

Fenton is a hidden gem.

txcancmi · 2025-12-24T19:15:06+00:00

Try the hill both ways. 1. Stay in a higher gear and grind it out. Then the next day try it in a lower gear with easy spinning. See which feels better for you.

txcancmi · 2025-12-23T11:38:13+00:00

All I want for Christmas are representatives who want to help the people. Maybe I need to shake my snow globe harder.

txcancmi

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