Grumpy, dragging, and exhausted after a 21 hour road trip yesterday. Short report with my more typical verbose detail laden prose upcoming. After a PM requesting I start naming these type of excursions, we'll start with this one: Attila's Adventures 30.7 (AA30.7 for short).
One of the cars being moved, '74 S&S Victoria with extend table.
Weeds were taller than waistline so there wasn't much to see prior to unburying. Frankly lowers are better than I had anticipated seeing. Owner is keeping windshield and hubcaps for another S&S. Rollers are already gone. Remaining parts available.
S&S was 1 of 3 vehicles that had to be moved getting to this. After using both a commercial weed whacker and a chainsaw this capture happened immediately before a significant swarm of yellowjackets enveloped entire front end of Superior. We figured nest was under sheetmetal somewhere but couldn't pinpoint where. They were p_i_s_s_e_d and not leaving.
With exception of not breaking a winch, everything that could have gone wrong up to and including loading - did!
Darryl Thompson will sell '75 Superior Pontiac after it is once again running. Direct inquiries to him and not me.
Items learned yesterday:
1. Repel has higher DEET concentration (40) than Deep Woods Off (30). Liberally applying over entire body enables sticking head into a bee swarm without being stung.
2. DEET 40 on a freshly shaven head when mixed with sweat rolling into eyes provides for a long slow burn. Taking gloves off to wipe eyes makes for a much more acute albeit shorter burning sensation.
3. New gasoline is a decent old timers trick for dispersing bees. Stale gasoline proves less volatile.
4. Everyone should stop and listen to Darryl when he says the driveshaft is bent.
5. Carrying backup camera is crucial.
6. Most funny hearse bumper sticker ever~ My zombie ate your cat.
To be continued.
One of the cars being moved, '74 S&S Victoria with extend table.
Weeds were taller than waistline so there wasn't much to see prior to unburying. Frankly lowers are better than I had anticipated seeing. Owner is keeping windshield and hubcaps for another S&S. Rollers are already gone. Remaining parts available.
S&S was 1 of 3 vehicles that had to be moved getting to this. After using both a commercial weed whacker and a chainsaw this capture happened immediately before a significant swarm of yellowjackets enveloped entire front end of Superior. We figured nest was under sheetmetal somewhere but couldn't pinpoint where. They were p_i_s_s_e_d and not leaving.
With exception of not breaking a winch, everything that could have gone wrong up to and including loading - did!
Darryl Thompson will sell '75 Superior Pontiac after it is once again running. Direct inquiries to him and not me.
Items learned yesterday:
1. Repel has higher DEET concentration (40) than Deep Woods Off (30). Liberally applying over entire body enables sticking head into a bee swarm without being stung.
2. DEET 40 on a freshly shaven head when mixed with sweat rolling into eyes provides for a long slow burn. Taking gloves off to wipe eyes makes for a much more acute albeit shorter burning sensation.
3. New gasoline is a decent old timers trick for dispersing bees. Stale gasoline proves less volatile.
4. Everyone should stop and listen to Darryl when he says the driveshaft is bent.
5. Carrying backup camera is crucial.
6. Most funny hearse bumper sticker ever~ My zombie ate your cat.
To be continued.