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flaggship1 · 07-18-2017, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by huntnski

Finally!

Rolling rolling rolling
Finally we are rolling
Going to a GC, Oh My!

Through rain and wind and weather
My friends will meet together
I've got my baby by my side!

Get um up, get um out
Ride em in, ride um out
See you at the GC, Oh My! (Hope I don't get a rawhide from this)

I actually saved that to Evernote Tim. Well played sir!

flaggship1 · 07-18-2017, 10:54 AM

Bummer Carl.
But like Tim said, better at home than in the middle of nowhere.

And like all good mutants, you have given yourself plenty of time so as to not interrupt the journey! Work the plan man. Work the plan!

flaggship1 · 07-18-2017, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MartySQ

it's been a year since Moonrover last posted anything... anyone know if he is still kicking?

He's been in my thoughts too. I was looking forward to seeing his bus almost as much as meeting them. A real mutant at heart and a great sense of humor. It would be nice to have an update.

bokobird · 07-18-2017, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by flaggship1

Bummer Carl.
But like Tim said, better at home than in the middle of nowhere.

And like all good mutants, you have given yourself plenty of time so as to not interrupt the journey! Work the plan man. Work the plan!

Yea, when I first saw the battery, I thought the same thing. Better here than somewhere remote. That'd make for a less fun trip plus the schedule impact. And yes, I wanted to get all these things taken care of long before launch date. Went and got the new batteries, will put them in later this evening.

flaggship1 · 07-18-2017, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bokobird

Yea, when I first saw the battery, I thought the same thing. Better here than somewhere remote. That'd make for a less fun trip plus the schedule impact. And yes, I wanted to get all these things taken care of long before launch date. Went and got the new batteries, will put them in later this evening.

Don't envy you there. Too heavy for my liking and mine aren't that easily accessed. The house batteries are a piece of cake, but the cranks are in a special place in hello in there. Good bye knuckles...

rezman · 07-18-2017, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bokobird

Yea, when I first saw the battery, I thought the same thing. Better here than somewhere remote. That'd make for a less fun trip plus the schedule impact. And yes, I wanted to get all these things taken care of long before launch date. Went and got the new batteries, will put them in later this evening.

Baking soda and water to neutralize the acid, just in case you didn't know..

flaggship1 · 07-18-2017, 01:25 PM

Bonita got her bath!
What to do now...
BTW - 3 years ago today Annie and I were married. 17 years together, under 3 roofs, and now under the clean roof of Bonita Bounder 2 years 8 months.

slickest1 · 07-18-2017, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by flaggship1

Ok... I gotta say... what a difference a day makes. Chatty group today. I tried to check in up at the lake but no signal. So I check Wi-Fi and the Cafe Gift Shop Visitor and Employee networks show up. So I chance connecting and the $4/hr window pops up. No thanks. Man. Wonder how much it will be on 8/21... eclipse connection upcharge $75... beats $400 I guess (And am flabbergasted to hear that).

These things are huge, and unpleasant to say the least.

I think I will trade in the fly swatter for a baseball bat!!

romin roman · 07-18-2017, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by flaggship1

Bonita got her bath!
What to do now...
BTW - 3 years ago today Annie and I were married. 17 years together, under 3 roofs, and now under the clean roof of Bonita Bounder 2 years 8 months.

Happy Anniversary you young pups... You make the rainbow brighter!

okmunky · 07-18-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by romin roman

Happy Anniversary you young pups... You make the rainbow brighter!

X2 So going out for an anniversary dinner tonight?

bokobird · 07-18-2017, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by flaggship1

Don't envy you there. Too heavy for my liking and mine aren't that easily accessed. The house batteries are a piece of cake, but the cranks are in a special place in hello in there. Good bye knuckles...

Yea, I'm lucky there, the chassis batteries are in the same tray as the house batteries so just need to remove/replace and do the heavy lifting

The new ones have nice handles on them so it's really not that bad.

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Originally Posted by rezman

Baking soda and water to neutralize the acid, just in case you didn't know..

Yup, thanks, that was first order of business this morning, wash down all the spilled acid.

Wayne M · 07-18-2017, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MartySQ

it's been a year since Moonrover last posted anything... anyone know if he is still kicking?

The last I heard from Nelson was December 15, 2015, and the news was not good. Out of respect for his wishes I did not forward the information on. I think it is time to let y'all know what he said and I'll forward the last email I received from him via the Group Email.

I wish I could have known him sooner and was able to visit with him.

bokobird · 07-18-2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bokobird

Yea, I'm lucky there, the chassis batteries are in the same tray as the house batteries so just need to remove/replace and do the heavy lifting

The new ones have nice handles on them so it's really not that bad.

Yup, thanks, that was first order of business this morning, wash down all the spilled acid.

OK, new batteries installed after flushing the tray one more time w/baking soda/water. RV starts right up, all good to go next Tuesday to my new appointment to take care of things that should've happened today

slickest1 · 07-18-2017, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bokobird

OK, new batteries installed after flushing the tray one more time w/baking soda/water. RV starts right up, all good to go next Tuesday to my new appointment to take care of things that should've happened today

I had a big 8D blow up in my coach and I had the compartment door open. It messed up the paint on and around the door.
I hope yours is ok. It sure makes a mess.