The Coffee House

JonA_CT · Nov 26, 2017

[QUOTE="snowbear, post: 3821794, member: 12359]I also learned (not sure if it's a good or bad thing) that there is a PEZ Visitor's Center in Connecticut. I suspect it's a like Chocolate World, in Hershey, PA without the amusement park and water park - a museum with a huge gift shop.[/QUOTE]

I haven’t been, but my understanding is that there is a factory tour. The manufacturing electives at my school take a field trip there each year.

JonA_CT · Nov 26, 2017

My body was crying “Mercy!” after the indulgences of the last few days, so dinner was seared Ahi and stir-fryed Chinese broccoli tonight. We try to be super good during the week this time of year, because the weekend brings many temptations.

Gary A. · Nov 26, 2017

Turkey Soup tonight for Gary and Mary Lou.

JonA_CT · Nov 26, 2017

Gary A. said:
Turkey Soup tonight for Gary and Mary Lou.

That's on the docket for this week at some point. (We just made our turkey yesterday...)

snowbear · Nov 26, 2017

In the truck behind Clyde’s Cider Mill (Mystic, CT)

DSC_0851.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr

davidharmier60 · Nov 26, 2017

We had Spaghetti tonight. Ahi sounds pretty good. Shant be long and Dave will be lights out. I hope everyone has a good night!

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JonA_CT · Nov 26, 2017

snowbear said:
In the truck behind Clyde’s Cider Mill (Mystic, CT)

DSC_0851.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr

Love the light here, Charlie. Nice catch.

snowbear · Nov 26, 2017

Thanks. I did play a bit in post to brighten up the colors.

A couple more from Mystic:

DSC_0893.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr

DSC_0897.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr

DSC_0854.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr

smoke665 · Nov 26, 2017

Crow is on the plate here as Bama fans get a heaping helping from Auburn fans after a disappointing loss in the Iron Bowl. Not discounting Auburn's ability, they came to play. Unfortunately Bama didn't. In Saban's words after " We weren't very good. We didn't protect very well. We didn't get open very well. The quarterback didn't read stuff very well. We didn't throw the ball and we didnt catch it very well".

tirediron · Nov 26, 2017

snowbear said:
...who the heck has a 1-3/16" deep socket lying around?

Would you like 1/2" drive, 3/4" drive, impact or regular chrome-moly?

smoke665 · Nov 27, 2017

tirediron said:
Would you like 1/2" drive, 3/4" drive, impact or regular chrome-moly?

Left out thin wall and 6 point or 12 point LOL

JonA_CT · Nov 27, 2017

And this is why I'm thankful to have a Harbor Freight about 5 minutes from my house.

(As an aside, if you didn't know...most of their hand tools have a lifetime warranty, just like that big brand at that failing department store. The only difference is that you'll pay 1/3 the price.)

JonA_CT · Nov 27, 2017

JonA_CT said:
And this is why I'm thankful to have a Harbor Freight about 5 minutes from my house.

(As an aside, if you didn't know...most of their hand tools have a lifetime warranty, just like that big brand at that failing department store. The only difference is that you'll pay 1/3 the price.)

P.S. They'll replace it even if it's just because you're an idiot. Don't ask me how I know.

benhasajeep · Nov 27, 2017

JonA_CT said:
And this is why I'm thankful to have a Harbor Freight about 5 minutes from my house.

(As an aside, if you didn't know...most of their hand tools have a lifetime warranty, just like that big brand at that failing department store. The only difference is that you'll pay 1/3 the price.)

Working on planes and cars for over 20 years I have a rather large collection of tools. If you include my woodworking hobby, and metal working gear. My workshop is pretty full.

I have some Pittsburgh tools, loads of Craftsman, Snap On, Mac, and a few others. There is a difference in the tools and their build. For example Snap On and Mac tools generally tend to be just as strong but thinner than the less expensive Pittsburgh and Craftsman tools. Now having thinner wrenches and sockets are not needed all the time. But I have run into situations where I absolutely had to use Snap On sockets just for clearance issues. Wrenches as well. I will note that the quality of Craftsman seems to have gone down some in the last 5 years at least in fit and finish of their hand tools.

I also have some Harbor Freight power tools that have lasted me. Big and small. But I have also had some fail (small electric tools). But for the price you pay if you get the job done and the tool still works. Then you count it as a bonus. I have also had a couple Dewalt tools fail. So, just like anything, you use it alot it will wear out.