ReconRat

Pellet/BB guns in the kitchen tend to ricochet pretty bad. How would I know that? Poisoned mice can get goofy or paranoid phobic. Result is either drunken drag racing all night long, or freaked out half dead mice standing in the middle of the room afraid to move. I've seen both.

(Image of broken spark cable firing in a nice dry mouse nest...) WOOOF

Don't know yet, probably not. Just stupid. We did have a stolen bike chase through here a few years ago. He crashed near my place, failed to make a tricky turn at speed. Know what? That kid is lucky he didn't hit an oncoming car when making that right turn. Busy intersection.

Pics in a bit... Kid ran from a traffic stop and only made it to the first right hand turn at a four way stop. He crashed, but appears low speed. He ran on foot. And got caught hiding in some bushes in somebody's yard. I pull up and the cop car is sitting open and empty, with the Green Kaw nearby. Nobody around. Foot chase! I couldn't continue, so turned and found 4 or 5 more cruisers, also empty. Stopped and talked with people, and one Patrolman who went back to his car. Kid just didn't stop and didn't even make the first turn. So what are the odds it was the kid popping the wheelies? Would you like handcuffs with that wrecked bike? Close up Short Video http://s388.photobucket.com/albums/oo323/ReconRat_album/Misc/?action=view&current=2012-05-06_14-55-19_254.mp4

OSHP motorcycle patrol sitting under the overpass at Main and 270 on the East side clocking Southbound traffic. Muscle car show nearby, at the City Barbecue/old Hooters location in the parking lot. edit: And if you haven't noticed, people are driving stupid again today. Driving crazy, blowing horn at each other. I went to make a left turn from a center lane, and found a Le Car on my side of the road coming at me. Ummm, 5000+ Jeep with 600 pounds of topsoil in the back.... I'd punt that one about a half block. Earlier tried to make a right turn, and the light turned red. Apparently the lady behind me planned on running the light. I stopped. She slid but missed... my fault apparently (not), from the way she acted all mad.

The 5 gallon bucket also works. Used for mass quantities of mice. Fill with water and float the bait on the water. They are stupid and will drown. But it's not as fast.

For house mouse, the live traps work, and you can just toss them outside. For the bigger deer mouse (country mouse), must use snap trap or better. Poisons under the house or otherwise, where other animals can't get to it. Seal up the obvious places they are getting in. I put out both the live and the snap, and they choose their own fate. (The funny snap trap with the square yellow plastic cheese looking thing actually work well.) I get about 4 of each, and it's done in a few days. Reset them as needed. Most all are set in the kitchen unless they are seen elsewhere. Peanut butter and bird seed on traps. (Mice love grain.) Sometimes I wrap thread around it, so they can pull on it. Small mice will just sit on the booby trap and not set it off. (Use the live trap.) For live trap, put it on a piece of cracker and slide it to the back. One trick is to put snap traps near corners, or to put them about 6-8 inches apart. Mouse will jump over the first one and land on the second one. Or get a cat. A mean cat. Don't feed it. note: Rats are more difficult. Big rat trap and use bacon for bait. (With the thread trick, tie it on.) Then try to keep the raccoons out of it. Rats and bigger animals are pretty smart. It's best to leave the trap outside for a while, where it can weather and get rid of human scents. Pine needles help mask the human scent. edit: There are lots of live traps. I better show the cheap one that I know works. Get them at the hardware: House mouse walks to the back, and the door falls shut. Deer mice are too big to fit. Victor M007 Live Mouse Trap

Sorry Tim, I had just left the house and missed your posting that. I never did stop anywhere, I kinda wasn't hungry that morning.

I didn't take a lot of pics, but this is what I have: One here, and the rest in PhotoBucket PhotoBucket slide show <--clicky

Agreed, since I recently screwed one up in my late night haziness. edit: And I swear I've edited one before, but I cannot do it now...

Sorry, it's going to fall under "judgement of the officer". I will continue to avoid contact even if (safely) running off the road to do so. Although the point is taken, and from now on I'll tap them first, lol.

That's the most hopeful info I've seen around. It does appear to be something new, maybe. Worth a shot. At least find out if they will help with the process. edit: Point is, I didn't know the BMV's Unclaimed/Abandoned Vehicle Department had a separate phone number for that.

re-bump edit: not hungry, lol (not awake yet)

From the Columbus Dispatch:

bump edit: I bet I eat breakfast somewhere, either on the way or going out after I get there.

Slowed down, hell... he ran out of gas.

Used piston, new rings. Check fit and function of rings. Check fit and function of piston pin in piston. Check piston for cracks and damage. Soak in kerosene, Seafoam, similar gunk/carbon cleaners. Do not use caustics on aluminum. Scotchbrite pads or soft metal brush to work with. edit: there are dimensions to check for piston shape also. But the important part is cracks, and the nice square/sharp edge of the bottom of the piston skirt. Cracks can be hard to find without using dyes and lights to find them.

two words: no guns

Several, I think. I used to work around there. edit: there are six before getting to Wilson Road going East. And two more not far away. Any pre-grubbage for us early birds? We did Waffle House one year...

^This... except... they break it they fix it. Return as was. Meaning replacement parts of new or same/better than what you had, and you don't pay for it. You did not break it. (Your service requested is ok, but not cost of their repairs.) It's bad enough if it takes too long. That's a comp for that. edit: also meaning you are at no risk when taking their service for accidental damage done during the service. That's not part of the deal, that part is entirely theirs. They have insurance for that, it really costs them nothing if they file for it. Except, filing too many claims won't work out in the long run. But that is not your problem.

I'll go the opposite on whether a motorcycle cop will enforce something on your motorcycle. Yes, they know how to ride, and are perfectly willing to explain it to you. They will pull you over. (And explain it to you.)

I had one ride that was epic bug. I know there's a picture of it somewhere, I'll try to find it. Estimated hundreds if not thousands of various sized bugs. Not saying how fast I was going to do that. <post missing pic here> edit: dammit, can't find the pic... still looking...

but wait... isn't that why you own a Jeep? I have two Jeeps. This recently from a California motor vehicle dept survey: edit: add another link: http://www.mercurynews.com/traffic/ci_20542620/motorcycle-lane-splitting-is-perfectly-legal-at-moderateThis means even in Ohio, half the people know it's illegal, half the people don't know, and 7% of either will mess with you if you try it...

Maybe... I threw out two VHS decks recently and all the tapes. Time for new technology, I guess.

3am, watching Sons of Anarchy all night, hungry, making a big ass sammich. Going to work in a couple of hours probably won't be much fun. On the brighter side, riding to work and back has been pleasant, with no cars, trucks, or light aircraft trying to run me off the roads. Well, nothing too serious, anyway... And yes, I've been riding since February. Thanks for the nice weather.