RE: Deshnizification

[Nick]

 
Well I got some work done on the PU today.  Somthing I ve wanted to do since I got it.  I always seem to pull into a campground at night so I added some driving lights to my rear bumper.  Got the lights at Kragen for $21.95 and the install was a breeze.  Got a cool new tool too.  It s a mini tourch, can t remember the brand right now but it came in handy for soldering the connections.  It will come in handy for getting campfires lit too.  
 
 Heres some pic s of the lights.
 
 http://members4.clubphoto.com/michaelmichele294619/1126055/guest.phtml

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 Nick
Oooo--Mike I like it.  Simple, but elegant and most important...something even I could do.
 
 And---I think you may have come up with an example that could settle the dechintzify/deshnizify debate for once and for all.
 
 dechintzify:  To modify a PU by modifying something chintzy with something better.  For example, I replaced the chintzy plastic water pipes with flexible metal household ones.  What Larry had done with his trailer tongue is another.
 
 descnizify (and all variations of spelling): To modify a PU with a creative addition that isn t present in the original.  Your lights are a good example.  Or where we keep our broom.
 
 Looks like you ll have a chance to check out your lights in Olema.  We ll be watching.  Hope you didn t mind drawing attention to yourself.
 
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[Ab Diver]

 Nick
Good for you, Mike! Those lights will come in handy for flashing jerks who tail-gate you with their brights on, too. []  You now qualify for your official NNC Deshnitzification merit badge. (to be awarded at Olema)
 
 Me?  Heading out back in a couple minutes to replace the brakes-- they were due. Falls right in line with the annual bearing repack, so I can kill two birds at once.
 
  Then I get to switch the old city water connection with a new one... the old one-way valve was stuck and started spitting antifreeze out the side of the trailer when I winterized. That s what I get for not using a good single-malt to winterize it California style. [] Yeah, I know... I ll submit to NNC reprimands and disciplinary actions when my serious transgression of NNC rules and regulations is brought forth at the next NNC judicial hearing. (Hanging my head in shame...)

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 ab diver

Good for you, Mike! Those lights will come in handy for flashing jerks who tail-gate you with their brights on, too.

 I am picturing poor Josh sitting on the battery box as Mike rolls down the freeway, so Josh can flash the lights on and off in response to tailgaters.
 
 Might I suggest that the switch be brought inside the TV before you use the lights for that purpose.
 
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[Nick]

 Nick
Actually the thought that came to my mind was the theme song from Mission Impossible playing as I crawl out the window, over the back end and onto the trailer.[8D]