Beth n Rod

Where is the cup holder for your beer? Beth

Now all you need is a separate gun to whip out when you need that little extra mischievious shot at the neighbor. lol Glad to see you putting it through it's paces. Rod!~

Backfiring is incomplete combustion and happens in the exhaust manifold. Hopefully this does not indicate a bad exhaust valve which is not closing properly or is stuck which can lead to your engine getting badly damaged. Two simple checks to perform; 1. Drain your oil (best performed when engine is still warm) and check it for metal filings. 2. Check your fuel filter to make sure it is still intact. Some debris can get through if it is old and deteriorated creating a problem with the float valve in the carburetor of some models leading to a rich feed into the combustion chamber. What this means is that something may be obstructing the float valve from closing properly. This condition can also be created by using bad gas or lacquer buildup over time leading to what mechanics call gunk! Water in the line is not a problem unless it is a significant amount but this will not cause backfiring but smoke in the exhaust and some hard starts. Vacuum out your tank on a regular basis to get rid of the crap that gets dispensed everytime you fill up. This will also get any water out which always can be found on the bottom of the tank. If you feel so inclined you can take off your air filter and start the unit up, spray some carburetor cleaner into the carburetor opening which has a small pipe pointing down into it, (not much at a time) and then pull and release the trigger on your gun to throttle the machine. The cleaner can help to remove water in the system as well. Do this a few times till the backfiring problem subsides. If this doesn't work, take it in to have it checked by a mechanic because it is most likely a mechanical problem related to the valves not closing properly... Rod!~

Which Sikkens? SRD? Beth

Sikkens SRD and TWP will need touch ups in about a year. Have not yet had the opportunity to perform maintenance on TWP. SRD on the other hand have had loads of maintenance exp with it and can say that horizontals will be the main focus. Verticals may need cleaning but will still be much more intact. We have been watching TWP on our deck horizontals this year and already noticing it fade in the high traffic areas but still holding up well in the areas under furniture as one would expect. duh. We'll see how it looks come spring. Rod!~

Signature please.....please add it in your "My Controls". We like both products by the way... Beth

I am reopening the thread....BUT...let's keep this on topic, and about the candidates and issues and not make it about the members here. Thank you.... Beth

Ron, THANK YOU !!!! Got my t-shirt and CD today! Thanks again!!!! :dancing: Beth

Ron, THANK YOU!!!! I got mine today! :banana: Beth

Very cool John!!! Glad you got your puppies! Should be a fun time at your house! Beth

This is an interesting link ( hope it works). It shows a history of all the polls from various sources during the campaign. It's cool to track them. Battleground States - WSJ.com Beth

This was sent to me by Doc R. to be shared. Beth -------------------------------------------------- Cleaner Times is sponsoring the PWNA Best Rig Contest. Wash and wax that truck or van. Clean your tools and power washers. Fix the lettering on the side of your vehicle then drive it to the Holiday Inn in Gurnee, Il on October 24th - 25th and win 1st prize for best in show. The winner will be featured in the December 2008 Cleaner Times Publication for all to see. Show off your achievement to current and potential customers. Hang your picture and article on the wall with pride. How to qualify: 1.) Must be a PWNA member and paid attendee of the show Best Rig is voted on by the attendees of the conference. Criteria voters will be looking for are the following: 1.) Professionalism 2.) Organization 3.) Cleanliness 4.) Realist usability 5.) Aesthetics Good Luck and see you there!

_ProductSerie We use North Construction unitized kits for up to 12 people. We keep extra instant Ice packs as well as portable eyewash stations in each vehicle. As part of our osha tailgate safety training meetings, each person is required to understand firstaid basics including the location of the kits in case of emergencies. The site link above has all the best supplies we have been able to find for our employees and they are available through various safety catalogs we get quarterly. Rod!~

Yeah...right...that's funny! :lol: Beth

Thanks for the links! :) Beth

How Much Would You Pay in Taxes? | PARADE Magazine No. Read this. Beth

This was in our local paper today. How Much Would You Pay in Taxes? | PARADE Magazine Had to share it. Beth

How Much Would You Pay in Taxes? | PARADE Magazine Beth

I'm sure he'll let you play with a rubber dolly.... :lol: Beth

Matt, If you offered a basic first aid and CPR type course I would want all of our guys to take it. I have said for a couple years you are the perfect choice to do it. Beth

Agreed. This thread was to be about the election and some turned it personally towards posters and from there it went south. I am going to lock this thread since it is no longer productive. If anyone wants to start another thread on the election and direct their comments towards the candidates as an election should be about then so be it. Be sure to vote November 4th! Rod!~

What the Troopergate Report Really Says - TIME Who didn't see this coming? Beth

I have taken first aid and cpr training. The dummy didn't survive. :lol: Rod!~

Yes, and we have eye wash stations in the trucks too. Also heat packs and cool packs, bandages, etc. Beth p.s.. and an epi-pen since Rod is allergic to bee stings.

We know first aid basics and have first aid kits in all the trucks. We go through training on many safety issues each spring, not all first aid related but safety related so that we can avoid accidents. Beth