Finally some rest!

[formariz 11,987]

With all the damage we had from the storm it’s been working everyday day break to night fall. I am just exhausted from the whole thing . We had to cancel the overseas trip to see our parents because of it also. Finally pretty much all is restored and we are now waiting to board our plane. Will have some time finally to be on here dealing with some enjoyable stuff and not dealing with water mud rocks and destroyed stuff. 

[oliver2-44 9,759]

 

Good to hear you have that behind you.  Prayers for you to have safe travels and many wonderful family visits.  

[ebinmaine 67,603]

Great to hear Caz. 

Interesting timing. 

I was messing about in our own forest today getting some pathways cleared out and something reminded me of your situation. 

I wondered how you were doing. 

 

Hope all's well and for your labor in the future to be more of a volunteer/recreational nature. 

 

[Pullstart 62,910]

Glad to hear you found some time to rest at the airport Cas!  Safe travels and enjoy your family, you’ve done earned it!  

[rjg854 11,385]

So happy for you Caz, that sure must have been quite the ordeal to have had happen.  Blue skies and fair weather, my friend.  

[formariz 11,987]

Thank you everyone for the well wishes. Got here a couple of hours ago and they are already feeding me. It’s all about eating well here. I guess when I get back I am going to have to pickup the push mower again. @Pullhosen’s Pony Express I see that I missed the name change event. 
  I’ll be posting photos from here as I go.

[stevasaurus 22,764]

Cas, how close is that volcano to where you are at??  Safe trip Mate.  

[Tractorhead 9,064]

Good to hear you came slowly back to normal.

Have a save and great Trip after all the Work.

 

Enjoy your Rest.

 

[formariz 11,987]

4 hours ago, stevasaurus said:

Cas, how close is that volcano to where you are at??  Safe trip Mate.  

Not close at all. It’s literally on the other end of peninsula.

[stevasaurus 22,764]

Be safe my friend...looking forward to all the pictures again from your trip.    I hope you did not lose any old tools to mud and rust.  

[formariz 11,987]

23 hours ago, stevasaurus said:

I hope you did not lose any old tools to mud and rust.  

None lost. Luckily all are above at a safe level. Except for a few rust marks from some splashes everything is ok. The only serious damage in there was the recently installed area of flooring under bench which had to be scrapped and some drywall will need to be replaced down close to floor. Of course it was a ton of work to remove all the mud and sediment brought in by water. There were 3 full-size dehumidifiers full blast 24/7 since it happened until I left the other day drying the place.

[formariz 11,987]

Never ceases to amaze me the cars available here. Ultra modern and incredible technology and performance. This little “space ship” I rented even has an integrated air freshener into the ventilation system, and one is hard pressed to tell it is a diesel how quite it is. This place is a driver’s dream also. Usually cruising at 100 mph but being passed like I am doing 25. Luckily it even has detectors that warn me of upcoming  highway speed sensors. 

 

 

 

 

[Gregor 4,846]

10 hours ago, formariz said:

Never ceases to amaze me the cars available here.

I guess I am late to this party. Where is here?  A mini-van with what looks like a clutch? I don't think you will find that in the states. Have a safe trip.

[squonk 41,152]

Citroen C3 Aircross? 

[Stormin 9,981]

6 hours ago, squonk said:

Citroen C3 Aircross? 

 

Hatchback not a minivan. Not in the UK anyway.

[formariz 11,987]

7 hours ago, squonk said:

Citroen C3 Aircross? 

Citroen C4  Spacetourer. Like @Stormin said not really a minivan. One of the most pleasurable vehicles I have ever driven.

[formariz 11,987]

Now this how one trims a door opening. 
 

 

[formariz 11,987]

12 hours ago, Gregor said:

Where is here?  A mini-van with what looks like a clutch? I don't think you will find that in the states

Here is Portugal my birthplace. It’s actually only the second time I drive a French made vehicle . Very different philosophy and feeling than a German  or a Japanese car.

[rjg854 11,385]

Wow that sure is some entrance. I suppose you call that opulence.

[formariz 11,987]

2 minutes ago, rjg854 said:

Wow that sure is some entrance. I suppose you call that opulence.

Indeed. I don’t know if you noticed but there are bars on the windows even the front one which is high . It happens rather frequently but not always in these old churches. I was always intrigued by that and never figured out why until it was explained to me why by an old wood carver who was an idol of mine. The altars inside are even more elaborate and extensive  than the outside of building. They are entirely carved out of wood and gilded with actual gold leaf. It was not uncommon for these places to be broken into to steal the gold along other valuables in there. The door of course is impenetrable usually being up to four inches thick or more secured from the inside with some incredible hand forged iron hardware. 
it’s hard to find this particular place open but if I can I will get some photos of the inside. 

[squonk 41,152]

32 minutes ago, formariz said:

Here is Portugal my birthplace. It’s actually only the second time I drive a French made vehicle . Very different philosophy and feeling than a German  or a Japanese car.

Every time I think of a French car, I think of Renault or Peugeot. 

[formariz 11,987]

58 minutes ago, squonk said:

Every time I think of a French car, I think of Renault or Peugeot. 

Fond thoughts? Lol

Never owned a French vehicle but have been impressed with the ones I driven. The other one was a Renault. They are all over here many over 30 years old with over and over 800,000 kilometers on them.

Edited October 13, 2021 by formariz

[squonk 41,152]

In the USA, Renaults were lucky to get out of your driveway! 

[ebinmaine 67,603]

3 minutes ago, squonk said:

In the USA, Renaults were lucky to get out of your driveway! 

Not the first time I've heard that. 

 

I once worked with a British fella. 

He was VERY surprised to learn that us yanks had "renn-oh's" that weren't amazing and also how few diesel cars were sold... And how unreliable they were. 

 

[squonk 41,152]

5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Not the first time I've heard that. 

 

I once worked with a British fella. 

He was VERY surprised to learn that us yanks had "renn-oh's" that weren't amazing and also how few diesel cars were sold... And how unreliable they were. 

 

Worked at a dealership when AMC/ JEEP got tangled up with Renaults. We call them the unfixable car.