Rain Rain go away! • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **Eddie** » 27 Mar 2008 13:44

The next 10-15 days look like we are getting rain for at least 85% of those days!!I may be looking to high tail it outta here in my R/T!!! BOB do you have any room in your garage? The shop at school is 2 miles from my home also in the 'flood area" so it's no go there! Maybe the Dodge dealer will let me keep it there! He is on higher ground than I.(Literally not figuratively) :s024:

by **fal308** » 27 Mar 2008 14:00

Eddie, I'll keep your R/T and your trucks for you. I may even let you drive them every once in a while :mrgreen:

BTW, it's raining here again. The south half of my town was under water last week. I live on a hill on the north side of town over a hundred feet above the river and if my house ever goes under water, you'll see an ark alongside the house :lol2:

by **Eddie** » 27 Mar 2008 19:50

fal308 wrote:Eddie, I'll keep your R/T and your trucks for you. I may even let you drive them every once in a while

BTW, it's raining here again. The south half of my town was under water last week. I live on a hill on the north side of town over a hundred feet above the river and if my house ever goes under water, you'll see an ark alongside the house

Lets see, if I can make it to Barc's place in 3 hours on a 4.5 hr. drive, Barry Newman would be proud!! :mrgreen:

No Ark here Barc!

by **Eddie** » 27 Mar 2008 19:56

This is 150 meters from my garage in 2 days of rain! Let alone 10 days!

by **Jimiboy** » 27 Mar 2008 20:08

Hmm, i am not jealous of the weather at your place Ed! I rather have this snow then.

I want to have spring now!!! :p:

by **Eddie** » 27 Mar 2008 20:54

Jimiboy wrote:Hmm, i am not jealous of the weather at your place Ed! I rather have this snow then. I want to have spring now!!!

Me too Jimi!!I would rather have snow than all this rain. At least the snow would melt gradually and the water would recede eventually. Seriously, it will have to have a lot more rain before my place floods. I live approx. 3-5 ft. above that water level. But it's getting pretty close!

by **jh27n0b** » 28 Mar 2008 9:25

Hello eddie, Yes I would make room in my garage. There is even an an empty apartment above so you could stay with your beloved baby.

I too am sick of the rain.

Bob

by **Eddie** » 28 Mar 2008 12:55

jh27n0b wrote:Hello eddie, Yes I would make room in my garage. There is even an an empty apartment above so you could stay with your beloved baby.

I too am sick of the rain.
Bob

Hey Thanks Bob! I may have to take you up on that! So far the forecast has been changed to 3 days of light rain instead of 10 days. I think I'll be OK but greatly appreciate the offer. I wouldnt need to stay Bob, the R/T would have a new Daddy for awhile! :thumbsup:

by **patrick** » 29 Mar 2008 3:33

I don't Even want to here about it. :s008:

Why do you think Washington and Oregon are so darned GREEN. It's called Mr. 100 to 250 inche's a year, Man. :s005:

And today, we got all kind's of snow. Even down in Clark County, were I work. Had to chain the Lift Truck, up today. And, it is March, 28th, isn't it? :s022:

I think all this cold, snowy weather, has something to do with Global Warming. :biggrin:

Yesterday, the seven day forcast, didn't look so good. Just glad the garage doesn't leak, or cave in.

by **Eddie** » 29 Mar 2008 12:57

patrick wrote:I don't Even want to here about it. Why do you think Washington and Oregon are so darned GREEN. It's called Mr. 100 to 250 inche's a year, Man. And today, we got all kind's of snow. Even down in Clark County, were I work. Had to chain the Lift Truck, up today. And, it is March, 28th, isn't it? I think all this cold, snowy weather, has something to do with Global Warming. Yesterday, the seven day forcast, didn't look so good. Just glad the garage doesn't leak, or cave in.

I hear ya Pat! The 'thing' aboot Indiana/Illinois is the flat corn fields either sand based as here, or clay based as in Illinois, sometimes the water 'runs off' pretty quickly but other times it just sits. Theres no where for the water to run off/drain to. Plus the Wabash river,(A branch of the mighty mississippi), is very close by! They changed the forecast again, no rain until Tue. then rain for the next 7 days straight! We'll see! :lol:

by **Adrian Worman** » 30 Mar 2008 21:39

Dear Eddie
England has been lovely this weekend in fact I even got burnt by the sun today.Forecast for Monday excellent and I got the day off and I'm gonna tear around the roads on my bike and get my knee down.
Hope you don't get soaked.
Adrian Worman

by **bananaskin** » 30 Mar 2008 22:33

Adrian Worman wrote:Dear Eddie
England has been lovely this weekend in fact I even got burnt by the sun today.Forecast for Monday excellent and I got the day off and I'm gonna tear around the roads on my bike and get my knee down.
Hope you don't get soaked.
Adrian Worman

Yep, was a wonderful day today :s002:

by **patrick** » 31 Mar 2008 1:47

Eddie, I think the English are rubbing it in.

by **Eddie** » 31 Mar 2008 11:07

Thanks Adrian, nana skin, Pat I dont think they are. Last year England had some of it's worse flooding in years! It rained almost 1 1/2" last night and another 1" today then no more for a week or so. In a week or so I will go to the woods and find many peckerheads, Blacks&Greys, yellow Morels ect.. the English dudes call em Truffles! :s024:

They sell for 25$ a pound or 60$ a kilogram approx. A few years ago I found over 50 lbs.. I dont eat them. I think they are nasty, fun to find though.

by **Eddie** » 31 Mar 2008 11:09

patrick wrote:Eddie, I think the English are rubbing it in.

If they are I wouldnt notice cause everyone "rubs me" :biggrin:

by **dave-r** » 31 Mar 2008 11:10

English dudes all them mushrooms and toadstools mate. Truffels are a thing that grows underground.

by **dave-r** » 31 Mar 2008 11:11

airfuelEddie wrote:
patrick wrote:Eddie, I think the English are rubbing it in.
If they are I wouldnt notice cause everyone "rubs me"

I wouldn't rub you even wearing oven gloves Eddie. :lol:

by **RedRaven** » 31 Mar 2008 11:13

Eddie, this could be you soon!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxweiRNlHbo

by **Eddie** » 31 Mar 2008 17:04

My God! Unbelievable! (The flood at Bocastle, not Dave rubbing me with oven mitts) :lol:

I may have to send a lb. or two to Dublin & Tyne&Wear! :s019:

Morels are a fungus. Are truffles the same?

by **dave-r** » 31 Mar 2008 19:29

I think a truffle is a type of tuber that grows underground. Not sure if it is a fungus or not? Probably is though. Found near the roots of trees. Very expensive. Weight for weight they are more expensive than gold I think?

Come in black or white versions. Some people use dogs or even tame pigs to find them.

by **Eddie** » 31 Mar 2008 19:53

dave-r wrote:I think a truffle is a type of tuber that grows underground. Not sure if it is a fungus or not? Probably is though. Found near the roots of trees. Very expensive. Weight for weight they are more expensive than gold I think?

Come in black or white versions. Some people use dogs or even tame pigs to find them.

Yes, Ive seen that done in the UK on T.V. where they used small dogs to hunt them for Gourmet Chefs. You're right about them being very expensive! Some cuisine uses them and must be quite expensive. Some things I wont eat, are Crusteceans, Fungi, anything with Lard. :mrgreen:

by **bananaskin** » 31 Mar 2008 21:04

airfuelEddie wrote:
dave-r wrote:I think a truffle is a type of tuber that grows underground. Not sure if it is a fungus or not? Probably is though. Found near the roots of trees. Very expensive. Weight for weight they are more expensive than gold I think?

Come in black or white versions. Some people use dogs or even tame pigs to find them.
Yes, Ive seen that done in the UK on T.V. where they used small dogs to hunt them for Gourmet Chefs. You're right about them being very expensive! Some cuisine uses them and must be quite expensive. Some things I wont eat, are Crusteceans, Fungi, anything with Lard.

Top Gear did truffle hunting, on one of their races.

by **bananaskin** » 31 Mar 2008 21:45

Adrian Worman wrote:Forecast for Monday excellent

Indeed it was

by **Eddie** » 02 Apr 2008 20:26

Finally a dry spell. No rain in a couple of days and only light rain forecast for the next 3 or so. I had the golden opportunity to get the R/T out today. I took advantage of it! :mrgreen:

Thanks again Bob! :wink2:

I owe you another ride. This time you can drive! :thumbsup:

by **Jimiboy** » 02 Apr 2008 20:46

Yeeaah!

I am glad for you Ed! And a bit jealous of course!

There is still mud and snow and ice on our roads.. I think i have to wait two, three weeks more or so... :sleepy:

(eager)

by **Eddie** » 02 Apr 2008 20:49

Jimiboy wrote:Yeeaah! I am glad for you Ed! And a bit jealous of course! There is still mud and snow and ice on our roads.. I think i have to wait two, three weeks more or so... (eager)

I hope you get your 'fix' soon Jimi! I only had the opportunity to drive it for 3-5 miles then back home. Some of the roads are still washed out but passable around here. Of course the Challenger only sees dry pavement, I'm too lazy to wax the undercarriage again. :mrgreen:

I cant wait to get it out on the highways around my home where you can get it up to speed,120-130 then back down. Not today though but it was enough to satisfy me for a couple of minutes.

by **jh27n0b** » 02 Apr 2008 23:44

Glad to see that you got some quality time with your six pak. Anytime your Challenger needs a home, just gotta leave the keys in case I might have to move her around the shop. :wink:

We do not play soccer in Terre haute this season so i will just have to drive out to a local car show. let me know about any that you might attend.

If I drive yours, Do I have to be responsible for excessive rear tire wear?

Bob

by **rtse4406pack** » 02 Apr 2008 23:55

hey ed your ride looks sweet!!

a real man drives with no racing gloves. LOL :lol:

i hope your not smoking the cigar in the car.the car wont smell like high octane gas anymore with that cigar in the car. :s023:

by **Eddie** » 03 Apr 2008 12:35

Thanks Bob&Danny! And you dont have to worry about tire wear. I dont,lol. Danny, the Cigars are chewed along with my snuff, I never light em. just like Dandy Dick Landy! :mrgreen:

I have my original steering wheel, Pistol Grip, Dash. I wear the gloves to prevent oils and acids from my hands on those items,(a real wuss) :biggrin:

. Heres an upcoming small show my 'classmates' are sposoring for the local high school. Last year it rained all day! If it's a clear forecast I will be there with the R/T.

by **patrick** » 04 Apr 2008 5:13

airfuelEddie wrote: Heres an upcoming small show my 'classmates' are sposoring for the local high school. Last year it rained all day! If it's a clear forecast I will be there with the R/T.

Look's Cool! Hope the weather holds out for you and your classmate's, Eddie.