tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post8285135588116457407..comments2024-03-26T20:17:30.126-07:00Comments on Every Blade of Grass: The Resurrection Of Ms Swan.....drjimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-30324412645206427332018-04-13T21:32:28.213-07:002018-04-13T21:32:28.213-07:00I have a YUUUUGE Optima "Yellow Top" dee...I have a YUUUUGE Optima "Yellow Top" deep cycle battery I use for my portable solar powered Ham Radio station. I have to keep that battery on some kind of low-rate 'smart' charger in between uses or it slowly croaks.<br /><br />The Optima I have now is 8 years old, and was recently used to jump several vehicles. It performed perfectly, and recharged quickly.<br /><br />Yup....they "Just Work"!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-6797794754947852622018-04-13T18:40:49.228-07:002018-04-13T18:40:49.228-07:00I am a big believer in the Battery Tender. I keep ...I am a big believer in the Battery Tender. I keep one on my riding lawnmower, motorcycle, and truck. They have extended the life of my batteries by more than double. I am on my 3rd battery on an 18 year old lawnmower, second battery on a 12 year old Harley, and second battery on a 14 year old Ford Ranger.tsquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02737130316088634658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-79207389333987210212018-04-13T11:40:17.145-07:002018-04-13T11:40:17.145-07:00I was (but shouldn't have been) surprised when...I was (but shouldn't have been) surprised when I looked at the voltmeter and it was 14.1 Volts at idle. The battery posts and clamps were fine, as I'd taken care of them when I first bought the car and had to replace the battery. <br /><br />BUT.....every wire has two ends, and Murphy has decreed that the problem will always be on the OTHER end of the wire!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-71957318876212352932018-04-13T01:30:11.525-07:002018-04-13T01:30:11.525-07:00Most excellent that you got some bugs worked out a...Most excellent that you got some bugs worked out and finally got to take it out and drive it.<br />I have discovered multiple times over the years that cars do not like to sit unused for long periods of time.<br />Things like brake cylinders seize up and other not so pleasant things in the fuel system like to happen.<br />Seals dry up and start to leak, just all kinds of entropy going on while you aren't watching.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15695733883033137146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-85587089741202914762018-04-12T20:28:14.381-07:002018-04-12T20:28:14.381-07:00HAH! Yep, you're definitely a Ham.
I'm ta...HAH! Yep, you're <i>definitely</i> a Ham.<br /><br />I'm taking it in Monday. If it passes, I'll get the collector plates. If it fails, I get to replace the catalytic converter and try again!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-91800898167254549172018-04-12T20:04:32.780-07:002018-04-12T20:04:32.780-07:00I kept waiting for the Swan 500 or 700 or some tra...I kept waiting for the Swan 500 or 700 or some transceiver to show up. It took me to your fourth paragraph to say, "hey... wait a minute..." <br /><br />Did it pass your emissions tests, or is that later?<br />SiGraybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280583031339062059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-16194066911558274362018-04-12T18:51:07.375-07:002018-04-12T18:51:07.375-07:00I've driven up Rist Canyon Road to Stove Prair...I've driven up Rist Canyon Road to Stove Prairie, and then across to Poudre Canyon (14), and then back to the city via 287 and Taft Hill or Overland Trail.<br /><br />Very nice drive, and if you'd like a bite to eat, you can stop at the Mish.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-90727749636668748332018-04-12T18:45:24.471-07:002018-04-12T18:45:24.471-07:00Hwy 14 up the Poudre is a nice drive. Lots of twis...Hwy 14 up the Poudre is a nice drive. Lots of twisties and nice geology. Longer drive, continue over Cameron Pass to Rand 2 1/2 hours, 95 miles. Make it a day by going North to Laramie and then back home, another 2 1/2 hours and 150 miles. Walden has a couple of good restaurants. Good roads all the way and not a lot of traffic.Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.com