Man I'm getting rather wore out on everything being late and held up because of COVID...

 

I know I posted this on a few other threads. Like @Wet Vette ask me to fix the old dish washer in the house. I did a few simple repairs of the float switch and the water line. Got it to run once again last for about 2 weeks and then the motor locked up. I tore apart the pump head and found a scrubby pads wound up in the pump head. Clean it up and it last another wash or two and then the bearing froze up in the motor. Ok. We both agree to replace the dishwaher. Head to Home Depot and looking at dishwashers and there is huge sales on some quality units. We got our eyes set on a LG that is all stainless steel body and door. Caught the black friday sales and now reduced to $498. Asked if there any units in stock. NOPE. I pay the bill and found out it will not come in till FEBRUARY!!! What?! OK... COVID...

 

OK. Another common repair is replacing a fan belt on a 2003 Dodge Dakota. Called the local NAPA store. Typically if they don't have it the store they can get it from Spokane by the next day. NOPE. They had to get it from another store in another state outside the normal travels. So its takes 1.5 weeks to get a fan belt. 

 

OK. Now I've got my steering box pulled out and shipping it back to Blue Top for rebuilding. Got it down to the US Post Office for shipping in a flat rate box which is normally 2 or 3 days. NOPE day 4 and notifying it will be late and still in transit. Man just to get a steering box from here to Blue top is now taking a week just about. UGH. Still got to wait on the return trip after he gets the part and ships me a new one. Now my truck is trapped in my shop till I get the new unit. I can move my truck till I do. 

 

OK. Another one. I got a job on a 1995 Ford Powerstroke that need a pedal assembly rebuilt. I found a guy in Arizona that rebuilds pedal assemblies and he got the old one and notified me that was the worst one he's ever rebuilt. Now he called me last week telling me he was shipping it back I'm still waiting on the rebuilt unit to get back. This is making job super long. 

 

As your seeing I'm super done with all the COVID issues in the world and its making my job slow and just can't get anything done being parts are just tough to get and get them shipped in a timely fashion. 

2 hours ago, Mopar1973Man said:

I can't wait another 8 to 9 days for my steering box from Blue Top to return in the mail.

Sounds more like "by donkey".

4 minutes ago, dripley said:

Sounds more like "by donkey".

 

I'm getting tired of people say because of COVID we are delayed shipping, repairing, supplying, increasing prices (insert what fits or multiple). I could of drove to North Dakota had it serviced and then drove home in less time. Then your sitting here and watching TV and America everyone is shut down. Now watch Japanese figure skating the stands are full and no social distancing. 

Edited December 2, 20204 yr by Mopar1973Man

 I've been watching a bit more news lately since I'm home with my knee injury.

 Seems to me the whole covid thing was/is a part of a bigger agenda. They certainly used it to promote mail in ballots for the presidential election and now that's a complete disaster. Evidence of fraud everywhere it seems.

 Now they're using it as a scare tactic to control social gatherings and travel. Do they want us all to stay home and just look away while they do what they're doing? I don't know what's going on but I've never seen the likes of this in my lifetime. 

 I thought things (economy, unemployment and the like) were going well before covid hit. Now, they have essentially slammed on the brakes for the entire country. Now with mail being slow, holiday shopping plugging things up and everyplace being closed or at least a person can't just walk in and do business like we did before. It really bogs thing down terribly. Like they don't want us to work to much to pull out if this stuck in the mud situation. 

Totally true. 

My mother ordered some christmas things the other day and they all arrived within 3 days, mostly USPS with some UPS. Seems like there are considerably more localized issues.

 

Top that off, ever since CNN(1980) and FOX(1996) decided that news was a 24/7/365 affair, "MSM" has been lying through their teeth and it has only propagated further. Now we are in a position where FOX testified that "no reasonable viewer" would take Tucker Carlson seriously, citation, pg.12. I just want Walter Cronkite back. I don't trust what any of them say, at all, including President Trump, or the maybe President-elect Biden (okay, some of it is probably true, but it has been run through too many filters and agendas to get real information) Too much big money is flowing in for me to believe any of these politicians beyond the state level aren't as crooked as a dog's hind leg. 

 

Not a single one of America's top 10 issues has been addressed at the federal level in 60 years if it wasn't backed by the donations of billionaires first. You have the wife of the president of the New York Stock Exchange running for congress in Georgia worth $800 Million, and she is supposed to be "of the people". The inmates run the asylum. We are an oligarchy, no longer are we the democratically elected republic of the people the founding fathers created. Covid is just the icing on the cake. All of that said, there is no place I'd rather live, and I've traveled a lot. We are the most free modern country I know of. 

Edited December 2, 20204 yr by That Guy

7 hours ago, Doubletrouble said:

 I've been watching a bit more news lately since I'm home with my knee injury.

 Seems to me the whole covid thing was/is a part of a bigger agenda. They certainly used it to promote mail in ballots for the presidential election and now that's a complete disaster. Evidence of fraud everywhere it seems.

 Now they're using it as a scare tactic to control social gatherings and travel. Do they want us all to stay home and just look away while they do what they're doing? I don't know what's going on but I've never seen the likes of this in my lifetime. 

 I thought things (economy, unemployment and the like) were going well before covid hit. Now, they have essentially slammed on the brakes for the entire country. Now with mail being slow, holiday shopping plugging things up and everyplace being closed or at least a person can't just walk in and do business like we did before. It really bogs thing down terribly. Like they don't want us to work to much to pull out if this stuck in the mud situation. 

 

Page 451 from the Socialist Democratic Progressive Party handbook:    

 

You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it's an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.

Rahm Emanuel

Sorry to say this but you guys are just scratching a surface of what is really going on, not just here but in the world. Lies are everywhere, virtually everything we're told is a lie. Information is out there if you're willing to look.

 Never had much use Rahm. If my memory serves me correctly he is one of the many appointed by Obama that had to amend their past tax returns upon appointment. Never heard why they had to do that just that they did.

 I have to agree with @That Guyon the money thing. The amounts we are talking about are obscene. They is no way anyone that gets elected is not beholding to god knows who. And it aint the voters that put them there. If any of them want a dime from me all they got to do is fore go all that outside money. I am sick of it.

 As far as the election being a fraud, show me the evidence. Not just people telling me there is evidence. I helped put Trump in office and if things are not right they need to be dealt with. If there is evidence of wide spread fraud, produce it. Judges across the country have tossed lawsuits for lack of evidence. These judges are from both sides as far appointments go. I also cant imagine that a fraud as big is this would have to be could be kept secret.

12 hours ago, Mopar1973Man said:

Now watch Japanese figure skating

Uhhh... I'll pass.

11 hours ago, LorenS said:

Uhhh... I'll pass.

Just shows how other countries handle the COVID crisis. Far East no problem everyone continues on and has events and sports.

 

America, lets fine you for not wearing a mask, make sure to stay away from friends or family. Let's close down everything and make it tougher on people. While all this is happening let raise the prices on food, entertainment services (hulu, etc), internet providers, cellphones providers etc.

Edited December 3, 20204 yr by Mopar1973Man

Yeah, that sounds about right. I noticed the price of gas starting to climb in my area, diesel will be next I'm sure.

Are you guys saying that slavery never was abolished? That all us hard working people are kept into slavery by big corporate and people in Government? That by raising prices, while at the same time closing out peoples jobs is sure to keep us there? That by keeping us in poverty, as compared to the wealthy, that it guarantees their continued wealth? This must be why they want Trump out.... the real reason anyhow.... because I know he is for all of us to do well.

 

 

I really don't know what to think any more. I see people drunk with materialism and stuck on this me myself attitudes. Only about a fifth of people I deal with are caring enough to give you full information you need or other needed help. I try to be helpful in many ways, many situations. People sometimes don't appreciate it which is weird, but I know those who are considerate of others always seem to do well.

Edited December 3, 20204 yr by JAG1

2 hours ago, Mopar1973Man said:

Just shows how other countries handle the COVID crisis. Far East no problem everyone continues on and has events and sports.

 

America, lets fine you for not wearing a mask, make sure to stay away from friends or family. Let's close down everything and make it tougher on people. While all this is happening let raise the prices on food, entertainment services (hulu, etc), internet providers, cellphones providers etc.

The virus is blowing back up in Korea and Japan again.

 

Cant say I disagree with with second paragraph. 

Trying to get ahead of the pile. Been busy here...

 

Starting on the left...

• Red Dodge Ram needs a transmission service
• My Dodge I've got to do a vacuum pump seal I nicked the shaft seal.
• Blue Dodge I'm waiting for a thermostat to come from NAPA.

Right Side...

• 2006 Dodge I just acquired for small price. Needs a clutch and a set of injectors.
• Blue Ford 7.3L needs injectors.

 

My lil' 1996 Dodge1/2 ton is operational...

Looking like a used truck lot, lol

Whew... Long day but a got a steering box for my truck from Russ... Only thing that sucks is the box had water inside. I've got to flush the system in the morning. Vacuum pump is rebuilt and no more oil leaks from either the steering box (barrowed) and the vacuum pump which i nicked the seal installing the new power steering pump.

 

Then since I gotta get power steering fluid to flush I'll deal with the wrong thermostat in the morning. 

COVID UPDATE

 

I'm going to starting limiting contact with people now. My buddy in town Steve Crump has just closed his shop and laid off his crew. Steve, his wife and kid all three and COVID positive. I heard from another client that there is another family both husband and wife both are COVID-19 positive. Soon as I got done at my clients place I called @Wet Vette and told her the news. I'm doing my utmost in trying to keep it out of my home being its this close now it time to limit my contact with others. It difficult with Eileen and having to do doctors appointments. You all should see me more around the website... Safer way to do business.

 Sorry to hear it has gotten so close, take care and take the steps you need to keep your loved ones safe.

 It has hit home here as well. 2 weeks ago my uncle (1/2 mile down the road) tested positive and now his son did as well. 

 I am keeping my distance from them for sure. I have also been off work all last week and again all this week for a torn meniscus in my right knee. It's keeping me away from people in general. Just me and the wife here. We go out to do errands but try to make it quick and wear masks.

Yeah I was in full speed ahead mode and then got to town and its slam on the brakes and rethink this through again. I'm going to finish my current jobs and most likely just hole up till we leave for Rainer, OR. 

1 hour ago, Mopar1973Man said:

COVID UPDATE

 

I'm going to starting limiting contact with people now. My buddy in town Steve Crump has just closed his shop and laid off his crew. Steve, his wife and kid all three and COVID positive. I heard from another client that there is another family both husband and wife both are COVID-19 positive. Soon as I got done at my clients place I called @Wet Vette and told her the news. I'm doing my utmost in trying to keep it out of my home being its this close now it time to limit my contact with others. It difficult with Eileen and having to do doctors appointments. You all should see me more around the website... Safer way to do business.

Sorry to hear things are getting so wild where you are.  My Dr's office had to close down for a week.  Things are crazy in Los Angeles right now.  I know a bunch of people who have had it or have had their work places temporarily close becuase someone had it there.  I won't even do any grocery shopping in LA right now.  I go out to Ojai for groceries where my dad lives.  Doing nearly all my work from home these days.