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Working theory on the clunking: the frame is flexi

Working theory on the clunking: the frame is flexing slightly, and the holes I drilled for this #sosoffroadconcepts transfer case skid plate need a bit more wiggle room. I have some errands to run, going to see if I still hear it.

If not, I will enlarge the holes slightly, spray a fresh coat of primer, then reinstall. If it is still there, I move to removing the mid skid.

#tacomods #truckyeah #tacoma3g #toyotatacoma #cavalryblue #cavalrybluetacoma #littlebitofmud

It felt like forever, but I finally got my 3D prin

It felt like forever, but I finally got my 3D printed items from @mesocustoms. Pocket panel switch insert, overhead insert, button blanks and an extended fuse cover. Now I can move some stuff around in anticipation of future mods like a 2lo, more lights, and other things TBD.

#mesocustoms #toyotatacoma #tacoma3g #tacomods #truckyeah #moarlights #switchesareamust #cavalryblue #cavalrybluetacoma

Did my first bit of woodworking in quite some time

Did my first bit of woodworking in quite some time, and fitting that it would be a repeat of my very first woodworking project.

Attempting to wrap up the bathroom remodel by installing a six panel door to replace the plain slab that has been there. Using my Ryobi 18v router to make the hinge pockets, a belt sander and block plane to get the thing to fit our crooked frame. Think it turned out fairly well. Just need to fill the screw holes where I had to adjust the frame and refinish the hinges themselves.

#remodel #hingepockets #interiordoors #woodworking #homeimprovement #smallworkshop

I’m always on the lookout for my remaining “ho

I’m always on the lookout for my remaining “holy grails” of gaming, and I came across this at $40 and couldn’t resist.

It’s a PSX, a DVR that was sold for about three years in Japan only. It’s primarily a DVR with the ability to play games. These things are notoriously fragile, and the lasers on this don’t work.

I’ve been attempting to get Free McBoot installed so I can play some games, but no luck this far.

#psxdvr #japan #import #playstation2 #sony #playstation #videogames #videogaming #ntscj

When I started on a weight loss journey two years

When I started on a weight loss journey two years ago, I decided I would also punch out a bucket list item of doing a 5K. I did several in 2019, then several more virtually in 2020.

I also decided, since the #peachtreeroadrace was virtual and everyone was accepted, to do that on Thanksgiving.

This year I crossed off another bucket list item by doing it in person. It was better than I expected, and could easily see this becoming a thing for me. I am exhausted though.

#firstpeachtreeroadrace #10k #roadrace #running #notlastinmyagegroup #fitness #gotthetshirt

Guess I have to earn this on Sunday. #peachtreer

Guess I have to earn this on Sunday.

#peachtreeroadrace #july4th #10krace #atlanta #toohottorun #haventtrainedenough #heathillshumidity

Twenty-seven years I have waited for this day. I w

Twenty-seven years I have waited for this day. I would go into Media Play and head straight for the demo unit. I don’t have too many “White Whales” left, but this was one. Until today.

#fathersday #panasonic3do #3do #crashnburn #crystaldynamics #fz1 #retrogaming #90s #importedfromjapan #mediaplay #real3do

Just playing Zero Zap on the Ti99 on my 43” 4K m

Just playing Zero Zap on the Ti99 on my 43” 4K monitor. Retro meets modern.

#ti994a #zerozap #miltonbradley #texasinstruments #ti99 #retrogaming #1979

Even with the rain it came out pretty good. Bark f

Even with the rain it came out pretty good. Bark formation wasn’t quite on point, likely due to humidity. Very tasty, and just as good the next day.

#fathersday #bbqbrisket #lowandslow #smokedbrisket #saltandpepperrub #buttrub #weberkettle #texasstylebbq

Doesn’t look too bad with a little bit of mud on

Doesn’t look too bad with a little bit of mud on it. Hate the cleaning part though.

#cavalryblue #cavalrybluetacoma #truckyeah #tacomods #sosconceptscrew #southernstyleoffroad #trdbronze #smittybilt #laminxfilms #mesocustoms

The lengths I will go to for good brisket. #nott

The lengths I will go to for good brisket.

#nottherecommendeduse #bbq #bbqbrisket #texasbrisket #weberkettle #lowandslow #backyardbbq

Father’s Day dinner is prepped and ready to smok

Father’s Day dinner is prepped and ready to smoke…after about 24h of dry brining in the fridge.

Rain in the forecast, might have to get the beach tent out to keep the #weberkettle dry and up to temp.

#smokedmeat #lowandslow #texasbrisket #fathersday #usdaprime #saltandpepper #buttrub #bbqbrisket

Got the dome light changed over to a @mesocustoms

Got the dome light changed over to a @mesocustoms dual color instead of the dual brightness, a no-brainer for me because the I only ever used the lower level. This will help with low light vision, and in particular when out in the woods.

#mesocustoms #truckyeah #tacomods #cavalrybluetacoma #cavalryblue #ledlighting #toyotatacoma #tacoma3g

Insert Truxton, output fun. #truxton #tatsujin #

Insert Truxton, output fun.

#truxton #tatsujin #sega #megadrive #segagenesis #classicgameroom #8bitdo #toaplanretrobit #retrogaming

This really encapsulates the issue with trying to

This really encapsulates the issue with trying to have every console in the same space. The finished product would be 30” tall without legs, and five and a half feet wide. And this is the best layout I could come up with. And I don’t have the NES accounted for unless I move to a top loader.

So, some manner of a second unit will be required. The thing I will have to figure out, balancing out spatial and OCD needs, is how.

I’m not necessarily replacing my printer stand that holds all my old consoles, but obviously that doesn’t work to move to a living room.

#woodworking #woodworkingdesign #videogameroom #videogaming #retrogaming #xbox #playstation #sega #nintendo

Taking another stab at console management. Sorting

Taking another stab at console management. Sorting by height and width to decide on a layout going forward.

#woodworking #sketchup #videogames #retrogaming #nintendo #playstation #sega #xbox #woodworkingdesign #videogameroom #homeoffice

Cue the @classicgameroom music… #truxston #tats

Cue the @classicgameroom music…

#truxston #tatsujin #sega #segagenesis #retrobit #toaplan #banishedfromearth

Good night, Brisket. Good work. Sleep well. I’ll

Good night, Brisket. Good work. Sleep well. I’ll most likely kill you in the morning.

#texasbrisket #lowandslow #bbqbrisket #weberkettle #williamgoldman #princessbride #backyardbbq #memorialdayweekend #primebrisket

Countdown is on. 32 hours until some wonderful #pr

Countdown is on. 32 hours until some wonderful #primebrisket. Dry brine for about 12 hours, cook overnight, rest in the cooler, and a great way to end Memorial Day weekend.

Going a bit lighter on the seasoning this time; salt, pepper, butt rub. Going to see if a bit more of the beef and wood flavor shines through.

#lowandslowbbq #texasbrisket #bbq #smokedmeat #smokedbrisket #drybrine #weberkettle

The last 18 months have not gone to what anyone wo

The last 18 months have not gone to what anyone would call a plan, and the current state of the lumber industry is no exception. As such, I will likely be taking a woodworking hiatus until 2022 or prices stabilize. I’ll still be planning, still be puttering, but large projects are on indefinite hold.

As a substitute, I will be focusing on other hobbies and interests. Hopefully soon I’ll venture out on off-roading trips. I’ll still be playing around with #sketchup projects. And I’ll obviously still be playing games as long as that flame burns.

Here is a shipment I just got in from Japan. I love getting in #famicom games, they are just so colorful compared to #nes. And for the first time, I can finally play #segasaturn imports. Best of all these were very cheap, about $5 each.

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