1st *Unofficial* DFW Wapsicon
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Well if yall gonna do a Texas one and a Cali one we need one down south here as well. anyone in decent driving distance of Montgomery Alabama or points south?
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What?? There's another one??Hansontoons wrote:While scoping out the area, I noted it is a mall zone. I just like avoiding traffic if possible. I know how Houston traffic is on mid-day on weekends.
Wait, squirrel?!?
There is a mall at the intersection of the Dallas North Tollway and 635...If you're willing to get a bill for $0.50, you can hop into the Tollway for that transition (instead of relying on the feeder roads) and then hop off at the first available exit...then you'll avoid any traffic around the Galleria.
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Okay...So I can't decide what I'm going to wear (and really, brown-haired woman in a t-shirt is probably too common to be helpful). Instead, I'll just bring a couple of Wapsi books to set out on the edge of the table as a sign.
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Julie wrote:Okay...So I can't decide what I'm going to wear (and really, brown-haired woman in a t-shirt is probably too common to be helpful). Instead, I'll just bring a couple of Wapsi books to set out on the edge of the table as a sign.
Julie, about Wapsi Square wrote:Oh goodness yes. So much paranormal!
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Hey...I can't help that I've got a lot of t-shirts.shadowinthelight wrote:Julie wrote:Okay...So I can't decide what I'm going to wear (and really, brown-haired woman in a t-shirt is probably too common to be helpful). Instead, I'll just bring a couple of Wapsi books to set out on the edge of the table as a sign.
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I doubt I'll be able to make it to any location centralized enough for anyone else... I think I'm one of the closest regular forum members to Paul himself - Illinois to Iowa isn't normally that bad of a drive. However, I'm not sure I want to push Frankie (The FrankenStratus) quite that hard until after I've replaced the front shocks, fixed the steering, sorted out the heater, and figured out the whole "overheats when left to idle too long" issue.
Or, more simply, until after I put Frankie down and get a new car.
If it wasn't for that, I'd be communicating with Paul about making a Midwestern Wapsicon somewhere close to him if he wishes to show up.
Or, more simply, until after I put Frankie down and get a new car.
If it wasn't for that, I'd be communicating with Paul about making a Midwestern Wapsicon somewhere close to him if he wishes to show up.
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Overheating? That's an easy one. It's getting angry from you leaving it alone for too long.GlytchMeister wrote:and figured out the whole "overheats when left to idle too long" issue
Julie, about Wapsi Square wrote:Oh goodness yes. So much paranormal!
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I'm done thinking for today! It's caused me enough trouble!
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Miss Juilie Imma gonna need a ride to the Saucer with the weather as forecast and taking the chips and dip to the D&D game after Wapsicon.
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Check your water pump. I had that issue come up, twice, this year. It ran fine when on the road, but being in an extended live at a drive through would give me the smell of anti-freeze and the gauge would creep up. When I finally figured it out, taking the pump off showed that the fins on the impeller were almost completely gone.shadowinthelight wrote:Overheating? That's an easy one. It's getting angry from you leaving it alone for too long.GlytchMeister wrote:and figured out the whole "overheats when left to idle too long" issue
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Hopefully you guys don't get drowned out... that Hurricane off the Gulf Coast is looking to be a bad 'un.
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There's a hurricane off the Gulf Coast? I thought the only hurricanes going right now were in the Pacific.jwhouk wrote:Hopefully you guys don't get drowned out... that Hurricane off the Gulf Coast is looking to be a bad 'un.
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Overheating at idle? Yet maintains temp at speed? Open the hood and see if yer fan is turning at idle- it will be an electric operation mounted behind the radiator. If that thing is 1)disconnected or 2) bought the farm, it will do that... if it is connected but not running, throw a VOM across the leads and see if it is getting juice... if not, check the appropriate fuse. The fact that your heater system (which relys on the heat of the engine) is giving you trouble, it is also possible that there is a clog going on from radiator sealant- THAT will involve a new radiator and heater core, or maybe rodding thereof. A pro radiator shop can determine this, usually at no chargeGlytchMeister wrote:I doubt I'll be able to make it to any location centralized enough for anyone else... I think I'm one of the closest regular forum members to Paul himself - Illinois to Iowa isn't normally that bad of a drive. However, I'm not sure I want to push Frankie (The FrankenStratus) quite that hard until after I've replaced the front shocks, fixed the steering, sorted out the heater, and figured out the whole "overheats when left to idle too long" issue.
Or, more simply, until after I put Frankie down and get a new car.
If it wasn't for that, I'd be communicating with Paul about making a Midwestern Wapsicon somewhere close to him if he wishes to show up.
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My bad - the hurricane's off the Pacific coast of Mexico. It'll probably just be a heavy soaker in a week when its remnants hit TX...
If, of course, it doesn't do a right turn at Monterrey...
If, of course, it doesn't do a right turn at Monterrey...
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They're saying that the west coast of Mexico is going to be hit very hard. Hurricane Patricia is clocking 200 MPH winds (!), reportedly the strongest hurricane winds ever measured. CNN weatherguy is saying that Manzanita may be hit by a 30-foot storm surge... and then maybe as much as 18-20 inches of rain in the mountains, which will come pouring back down into the coastal areas.jwhouk wrote:My bad - the hurricane's off the Pacific coast of Mexico. It'll probably just be a heavy soaker in a week when its remnants hit TX...
If, of course, it doesn't do a right turn at Monterrey...
Even the remnants of this may give Texas quite a dampening, in a few days.
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Yeah...which should be interesting since we're already getting rain. I guess it will just be fairly consistently wet until that storm dissipates...and I shouldn't complain because we need the rain.Dave wrote:They're saying that the west coast of Mexico is going to be hit very hard. Hurricane Patricia is clocking 200 MPH winds (!), reportedly the strongest hurricane winds ever measured. CNN weatherguy is saying that Manzanita may be hit by a 30-foot storm surge... and then maybe as much as 18-20 inches of rain in the mountains, which will come pouring back down into the coastal areas.jwhouk wrote:My bad - the hurricane's off the Pacific coast of Mexico. It'll probably just be a heavy soaker in a week when its remnants hit TX...
If, of course, it doesn't do a right turn at Monterrey...
Even the remnants of this may give Texas quite a dampening, in a few days.
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Check the cooling fan by the radiator, and the thermostat that controls it. Hope it's the latter, it's much cheaper.GlytchMeister wrote: and figured out the whole "overheats when left to idle too long" issue.
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200 MPH Hurricane winds?!? Those wind speeds are usually reserved for the most powerful tornados!!!
Sooo... Does this qualify as a Class 6 Hurricane?
Sooo... Does this qualify as a Class 6 Hurricane?
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They call me GlytchMeister, whatever I touch
Starts to glitch in my clutch!
I'm too much!
He's mister exploiter, he's mister ones and zeros
They call me GlytchMeister, whatever I touch
Starts to glitch in my clutch!
I'm too much!
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It happened! The First "Unofficial" DFW Wapsicon was a rousing success. The crowd was elbow to elbow! Well, at least on one side of the table!
We shared our Wapsi sketches and visited for about 5 hours while enjoying the hospitality of The Flying Saucer.
Thank you Shadow, for putting the idea out there. Thank you Julie for suggesting the time and place. And thank you Paul for a reason for five strangers to come together and enjoy each others company. Hopefully there will be a second and others around the globe!
L to R: Jabberwonky, Opus the Poet, Julie, shadowinthelight, and Hansontoons.
We shared our Wapsi sketches and visited for about 5 hours while enjoying the hospitality of The Flying Saucer.
Thank you Shadow, for putting the idea out there. Thank you Julie for suggesting the time and place. And thank you Paul for a reason for five strangers to come together and enjoy each others company. Hopefully there will be a second and others around the globe!
L to R: Jabberwonky, Opus the Poet, Julie, shadowinthelight, and Hansontoons.
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Congratulations to all and sundry! I really wish I could have been there!Hansontoons wrote:It happened! The First "Unofficial" DFW Wapsicon was a rousing success. The crowd was elbow to elbow! Well, at least on one side of the table!
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I am soooo jealous... Especially now that I see how good-looking Julie is.... but DAMN I wish I could'a been there! Ausgeseichnet!
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