After Smithville

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » November 21, 2009, 8:58 pm

Its been a very long day but I survived to fight another time.
Rick and I started to Smithville this morning about 7:15 am in Old Black Betty.
Cold and rainy miserable morning when it was supposed to cool and sunny.
Must have been an omen because things did NOT get better as the day progressed.
Rick's Slick died about 45 miles from home and would not start, sooooo.
We got his truck towed home around noon.
Not wanting to hear all the grief and violence about my not showing up, I got my Ranger and headed back out around 12:30.
I got to Smithville around 2:45 and was really supprised and happy about the big crowd that showed up.
BlueBolt from La. was there, Brian from Grand Prarie, Alan from Clear Lake, JeepButt, PFM, Dale S. and Frank from Pasadena, Max, RatFinkMike, Kenny 62Galaxy, and Chad "Blue Oval Fun" were all there with several more folks that I don't remember their names.
Did I say we had BBQ? Lots of BBQ.
Max has pictures.
And I got to finally meet the very special and lovely Michelle.
What a treat, and gentlemen, the price of poker has gone up considerably when you see the craftsmanship and detail on her trucks.
You better come big or stay on the porch when she shows up.
But again, despite the clearing skies and great company, things did not get better. The right front tire (14,000 mile tire) blew up and ruined my bumper and maybe the front fender on the way home just before dark.
Frank and Dale came by a little later, helped me with the tire and followed me until I could get things sorted out.
The spare only had 15 psi, so I had to limp about 25 miles to the next gas station to air it up so I could go more than 20 mph.
But as you can see, I did make it home and had a good time in spite of all the misery.
I'll access the full damage in the morning, right now I'm going to have one or several adult beverages to calm down.
Again.......
Thank you Michelle for being such a great hostess and showing us all a great time.
Thank you all for showing up and helping make it a great time.
See you all at Pate in April 2010.
Uncle Skip, licking his wounds.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » November 21, 2009, 9:06 pm

Skip
sounds like it was a good time other than the trip there and back.
hope the damage to your truck was minimal.

i had to run up to the auto parts this afternoon.i stopped at the gas station on the way, pulled in behind a newer chebby truck with Texas plates.

got me to thinking about you and wondering if the Texans in the chebby were enjoying the Alaskan weather of the day, 15* and lightly snowing.

Uncle Skip · Post by **Uncle Skip** » November 21, 2009, 9:14 pm

Slick on the Hook.
Here is the proof that we did head out in Rick's Slick.
The problem is somewhere in the ignition and /or wiring, but I'll let him tell you how it comes out.
There is just no spark coming out of the coil and points. Even with a brand new coil, points, and condenser.
And trust me, he was not nearly as happy and cheerful as he's pretending to be here.
He's just showing off.
LMAO
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36truck · Post by **36truck** » November 21, 2009, 10:13 pm

Worst part of the tow is being hooked by a chebbiee. Hope it end's up not being a big deal to fix.

winr · Post by **winr** » November 21, 2009, 11:14 pm

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Darn, the points and coil went missing...no wonder there was no spark !!!

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Just sittin there...not running...sigh ....

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Skipper calling Mike and Max to get parts.

Thanks Mike and Max for going out of your way and taking time to bring us parts !!!

..and sorry Skip for making you late......

RickyNeverBrokeDownBeforeBoy.

62galxe · Post by **62galxe** » November 22, 2009, 8:10 pm

Sorry you had such a hard day Skip. It was good to see you again. Rick you shoud have came up with Skip. It was a great day. This site has a great group of people.

stronger66ratfink · Post by **stronger66ratfink** » November 23, 2009, 8:36 am

Ricky,
Man that's still kicking me that you had the trouble, not to say it wasn't on my mind from the time I pulled out of the garage then the time I put her back.
not to worry I kept your portion of the ribs and brought um home, wife ate um thou, next time.

moondog · Post by **moondog** » November 24, 2009, 9:04 am

Michelle
Thanks for hosting the day! I had a great time. It was good seeing some old faces and a lo more new faces.
ANd thanks again Skip for the tailgate.
Roger

After Smithville

After Smithville

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