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Good Saturday Morning, Kids!
It’s a beautiful breezy winter morning here on the left coast… The sun is shining for the moment and the wind sounds incredible whistling through the trees… birds and squirrels are feasting on birdseed and corn put out so I can watch them rather than my typical Saturday fare…

My DUCKS got humiliated last night (second year in a row exited the CFP be a trouncing) and “all hail the Hoosiers”… NFL playoffs ensue later today with my NFC west fielding 3 of 7 teams… Good luck to your favorite teams today!

Report from doctor suggests my bum is clear and the one polyp they harvested is benign… no more intrusions for another seven years… yay! For those of you too young to have experienced such an intrusion, you have much to look forward to.

Lots of negative out there… be a light and source of grace today!

Coffee is on and @Sven ‘s second favorite Saturday pastime is in play.

Bluestreak57

Report from doctor suggests my bum is clear and the one polyp they harvested is benign… no more intrusions for another seven years… yay! For those of you too young to have experienced such an intrusion, you have much to look forward to.

I just got cleared yesterday for another 10 years before my next one, I thought for sure it was every 5 years after 60, but I was wrong.
They say if they find polyps, then it’s every 5 years!

BroncOitis

I just got cleared yesterday for another 10 years before my next one, I thought for sure it was every 5 years after 60, but I was wrong.
They say if they find polyps, then it’s every 5 years!

Glad you were cleared!

Bluestreak57

Good Saturday Morning, Kids!

Report from doctor suggests my bum is clear and the one polyp they harvested is benign… no more intrusions for another seven years… yay! For those of you too young to have experienced such an intrusion, you have much to look forward to.

Medical procedures fascinate me. I'm in a study and get one every 5 years, for which I'm grateful. These things don't bother me. I asked if I could stay conscious with only the local to watch the screen. I was able to witness a little, then they amped the general, and I missed the movie! Getting a video was also out of the question. Everything was fine. Make sure you include plenty of fiber in your diet!

Bluestreak57

Lots of negative out there… be a light and source of grace today!

BostonBadlands

Medical procedures fascinate me. I'm in a study and get one every 5 years, for which I'm grateful. These things don't bother me. I asked if I could stay conscious with only the local to watch the screen. I was able to witness a little, then they amped the general, and I missed the movie! Getting a video was also out of the question. Everything was fine. Make sure you include plenty of fiber in your diet!

...And may all your medical tests be negative.
Otherwise, be positive!​

Really fun to take a sharpie and write “call me” on a cheek .. but then u go on a watch list….. never mind

🦖

Chief Ron

Really fun to go to an antique store and find something weird and small, and place in the way of the scope so the doc thinks he really discovered something….. but then u go on a watch list….. never mind

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That, my friend, would be SERIOUS commitment… (I think I’ll pass)… LOL

If anyone on here needs a source of Girl Scout cookies, my little from the island is taking orders (direct ship to you)… send me a DM (private conversation) and I will send you a link…
No pressure, but this little has her grandpa wrapped around her little finger…

Chief Ron

Really fun to take a sharpie and write “call me” on a cheek .. but then u go on a watch list….. never mind

🦖

Sounds like a fraternity stunt on a passed-out brother.
My son had his eyebrows shaved once when he was drunk and passed out. He never got that drunk again!

BostonBadlands

They're both extremely simple. Plenty of YouTubes out there for that.
You're right: Start with the simple things, like repositioning the steps on your rock rails. Next thing you know, you'll be switching out your suspension with Bilstein 8112 (DSA+)'s.

Maybe I should start with adding ditch lights before I tackle changing shocks. Baby steps!

BroncOitis

I just got cleared yesterday for another 10 years before my next one, I thought for sure it was every 5 years after 60, but I was wrong.
They say if they find polyps, then it’s every 5 years!

I always get the 5 year plan. But, I never get any medical advice as to what I can do to not get polyps.

The dermatologist referred me to a general surgeon to have a lymphoma on my back. I asked to be referred to a general surgeon that is in my off road club. I had a consult appointment with her last Tuesday. I had mentioned 4 other lumps/bumps I have. She looked at all of them too. She wants me to get an ultrasound on 2 of them before she schedules surgery. She would like to take care of all 5 at once. In my experience with the medical care in NM, I'm impressed with how she wants to make the most of my time in a surgery room.
And, she hopes that all can be done with local anesthesia!

Good Sunday Morning!
I had one of the best days ever yesterday! I should have pictures that I can steal and share soon.
The other single widow in the club rode with me as they couldn't get her Jeep in until Tuesday to look at the rear diff.
Only 4 vehicles, 3 of them were white 2 door TJs that are well modified, one on 35s and 2 on 37s. And all drivers were very experienced rock crawlers, unlike me. But, they all think osmosis was at play in the 3 decades I was a passenger.
After the 3rd obstacle, the trail leader (who also spotted me a lot on the trail on 1/1/26) came up to me and said he is gaining a whole different level of respect for the Bronco.
After a few more obstacles, all 3 TJ drivers came up and asked if my Bronco was modified. Nope, all stock suspension, same tire size.
They asked about my skid plates, all stock, except for rear shocks. This is how it rolled off the factory line. They were impressed.
The girl riding with me drives a '21 Rubi that she bought used a few months ago. She has about the same amount invested as what my sticker price was on my Bronco. I didn't mention to her that she would have way more in it if she hadn't purchased a used one.
They were also impressed with my skills. I question that, but I did feel I was less "point and shoot" than usual. Maybe I am getting better.

But, I did incur damage, but nothing mechanical. So I was able to drive the 70 miles home.

I had one mud flap leave the party. So I need to look at the inner wheel well and make sure it is all attached. And then see if I can get the other mud flap off.

I hit really hard on the front bumper on a double whammy situation (obstacle was not favorable for long wheel base). But it doesn't look tweaked. Will look again when I pull it out of the garage next time.

Then I dropped off a rock and did get the rear bumper. And then about an hour later, the guy behind me is on the radio telling me to stop because my license plate frame is hanging from the wires. We couldn't get the wires disconnected. But we were able to take one of my tie down straps and a zip tie to get it reattached to the bumper.
I can now hang up my rock crawling desires, at least for a while. And as soon as I get a job, I will look into front and rear bumpers. I successfully navigated my Bronco on the trails that were the toughest for me when I had a Rubi. And the trails were way more difficult than when I did them about 10 years ago, thanks to mother nature. So, I have nothing more to prove to myself!
Trail ratings are 6 and 7 on the trails we did, but everyone is questioning the ratings we assigned 20 years ago. We all thought these were 7 and 8's.
And 1st time I had to be winched. 3' Waterfall was a bit much for the wheel base. Sat at a 26° incline for 20 minutes while the Jeep in front of me turned around. They were going to do a strap, so I had to slide my seat back to reach mine. That was hard to get the seat back close enough for me to reach the peddles and then my seat belt was locked.
I was also a winch point. Never did that before either. And I did have to get tugged off a sandy hill in a washout area.
The guy in front of me is 79 years old. The guy behind me has been going through immunotherapy for prostrate cancer. The leader and his wife are in their early 70's. The girl riding with me is also a widow and had a double mastectomy this past June. It is these people and you people that have helped me so much in moving forward with my life and to be kind!
If you're still reading, hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

I forgot! Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!
I have a friend in IN that is an IU alumini. She follows the IU football and basketball very closely.
She was about in tears Friday night. She said 2 years ago they were 3-9.
Nice to see them have a great year. Especially since the Pacers & Colts struggled with injuries to key players.

Happy Sunday Everybody! My hat is off to @Darrel for the Hard ride she did yesterday!!! What an adventure! And what I love about NM4W and all 4x4 clubs is that it’s a group effort to get everyone through any obstacle. Sorry your Bronco got some minor damage, but what a ride! I’ve been busy the past week doing some canvas wraps for a local artist to sell. Working on a software bug on my personal file server, etc.

And speaking of air filters…last week I blew the dust out of my 2017 RAM felt engine air filter, and noticed the cabin air filter had not been changed in two years. Before I pulled it out, I picked up a new one at NAPA. OMG when I pulled it out, it was a whole new level of filthy…LOL! I won’t wait that long next time. Moved on to my 2024 Bronco with about 18,000 miles and picked up new Motorcraft filters ahead of time. I’ve blown out the engine air filter a few times and figured it was time to change it since it’s just paper. Then I pulled out the cabin filter and it was covered in a thick layer of dirt. Yeah I’ll check it every 5K now LOL.

Hope everybody has a great Sunday!

P.S.: Check those filters! LOL

Darrel

Good Sunday Morning!
I had one of the best days ever yesterday! I should have pictures that I can steal and share soon.
The other single widow in the club rode with me as they couldn't get her Jeep in until Tuesday to look at the rear diff.
Only 4 vehicles, 3 of them were white 2 door TJs that are well modified, one on 35s and 2 on 37s. And all drivers were very experienced rock crawlers, unlike me. But, they all think osmosis was at play in the 3 decades I was a passenger.
After the 3rd obstacle, the trail leader (who also spotted me a lot on the trail on 1/1/26) came up to me and said he is gaining a whole different level of respect for the Bronco.
After a few more obstacles, all 3 TJ drivers came up and asked if my Bronco was modified. Nope, all stock suspension, same tire size.
They asked about my skid plates, all stock, except for rear shocks. This is how it rolled off the factory line. They were impressed.
The girl riding with me drives a '21 Rubi that she bought used a few months ago. She has about the same amount invested as what my sticker price was on my Bronco. I didn't mention to her that she would have way more in it if she hadn't purchased a used one.
They were also impressed with my skills. I question that, but I did feel I was less "point and shoot" than usual. Maybe I am getting better.

But, I did incur damage, but nothing mechanical. So I was able to drive the 70 miles home.

I had one mud flap leave the party. So I need to look at the inner wheel well and make sure it is all attached. And then see if I can get the other mud flap off.

I hit really hard on the front bumper on a double whammy situation (obstacle was not favorable for long wheel base). But it doesn't look tweaked. Will look again when I pull it out of the garage next time.

Then I dropped off a rock and did get the rear bumper. And then about an hour later, the guy behind me is on the radio telling me to stop because my license plate frame is hanging from the wires. We couldn't get the wires disconnected. But we were able to take one of my tie down straps and a zip tie to get it reattached to the bumper.
I can now hang up my rock crawling desires, at least for a while. And as soon as I get a job, I will look into front and rear bumpers. I successfully navigated my Bronco on the trails that were the toughest for me when I had a Rubi. And the trails were way more difficult than when I did them about 10 years ago, thanks to mother nature. So, I have nothing more to prove to myself!
Trail ratings are 6 and 7 on the trails we did, but everyone is questioning the ratings we assigned 20 years ago. We all thought these were 7 and 8's.
And 1st time I had to be winched. 3' Waterfall was a bit much for the wheel base. Sat at a 26° incline for 20 minutes while the Jeep in front of me turned around. They were going to do a strap, so I had to slide my seat back to reach mine. That was hard to get the seat back close enough for me to reach the peddles and then my seat belt was locked.
I was also a winch point. Never did that before either. And I did have to get tugged off a sandy hill in a washout area.
The guy in front of me is 79 years old. The guy behind me has been going through immunotherapy for prostrate cancer. The leader and his wife are in their early 70's. The girl riding with me is also a widow and had a double mastectomy this past June. It is these people and you people that have helped me so much in moving forward with my life and to be kind!
If you're still reading, hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

i

I am really enjoying your adventures

Pretty great football games this weekend in terms of exciting finishes…

Not to brag, but three of four NFC teams left are from the NFC West!