Seattle area Kilt Night

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It's time to go. C U @ CB

[Kilted_John]

Well, that was fun... Those of you who didn't make it, missed out, but maybe next time.

-J

[bikercelt1]

Kilted John Sporrano, Big Al Sporrano et al,

I had every intention of joining you during the day Wednesday. At 1:30 a.m. I discoverd a hose on the washing machine had suffered a fatal anuerism. My laundry room, living room and kitchen were under water. I think you all had a better time than I did. My wife did point out that it turned out to be a good thing that we were not in Seattle at the time, and it was good that I had arranged to be off work so I could be there to clean up the mess. Sometimes I hate optomists.

Jamie

[Kilted_John]

Jamie,

Don't worry about it. Sounds like we're both having bad days... Yesterday, I met up with Al, he just didn't know it at the time. Saw him walking along Jackson St in the Pioneer Square area. Tapped the horn, but I don't think he heard it. Anyway, visited the UK factory, checked out the new digs, then headed off to do my own stuff, and was planning to eventually hook up with him later on. My Volvo wagon had different ideas. Was driving along and engaged overdrive. Felt some serious juddering and then heard some expensive noises. Lost the overdrive unit. Limped home and decided to do some stuff around here.

Today, I dealt with a water pump leak on my family's Volvo sedan. Got everything resealed and bolted back together, but am unsure if I actually have it leak free. Currently have it sitting with a drip pan underneath. Will check tomorrow to see if it actually is leaking or if it was just residual water from when I dropped the pump to change the gaskets.

Saturday, I'll hopefully be working on a transmission swap. Got another gearbox that's in decent shape and a buddy has offered use of his shop with a lift if I want to do it there.

-J

[bikercelt1]

Aw foohey! Sounds like we must have the same genes. I'm glad for bad luck 'cause if it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all! It could be worse. I don't know how, but I'm sure I'll find out soon! Hope your car troubles work out.

Jamie

[Mr. Kilt]

We're back!!

Had a GREAT time in Seattle. If you wish to read more and see pics, check out this thread.

[Kilted_John]

Aw foohey! Sounds like we must have the same genes. I'm glad for bad luck 'cause if it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all! It could be worse. I don't know how, but I'm sure I'll find out soon! Hope your car troubles work out.

Jamie

Jamie,

At least one of them is back up and running. The reseal job went well, but had a little scare there, since it still looked like it was leaking. Had a brain fart and forgot to tighten up the hose clamp on the radiator hose. I kinda wonder if it was because I was bifurcated while working on the water pump.

The other one will be done Monday and Tuesday. Just going to swap my spare engine and transmission in from my parts car. Engine ran better, and the transmission worked perfectly.

How's the house cleanup going?

-J

[bikercelt1]

Jamie,

At least one of them is back up and running. The reseal job went well,...How's the house cleanup going?

-J

The insurance man has been to see us. This is going to work out in the end but it's a much bigger problem than I first thought and it's going to take a month or more before we're back to "normal" (if there is such a thing).

Al, I'm glad you had a good time, I look forward to the chance to ride with you either here in my stomping grounds or there in yours. I wouldn't mind at all taking a ride up to your neck of the woods. One way or another I'm sure we'll do it.

Jamie

[Mr. Kilt]

Kilted John Sporrano, Big Al Sporrano et al,

I had every intention of joining you during the day Wednesday. At 1:30 a.m. I discoverd a hose on the washing machine had suffered a fatal anuerism. My laundry room, living room and kitchen were under water. I think you all had a better time than I did. My wife did point out that it turned out to be a good thing that we were not in Seattle at the time, and it was good that I had arranged to be off work so I could be there to clean up the mess. Sometimes I hate optomists.

Jamie

Sorry you weren't able to make it, Jamie. Perhaps next time we're down we'll make sure we have enough time to head to your part of the state. I'd really like to ride the bike down one of these days.