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Blue'72 · 03-18-2008, 08:12 PM

So what are some tipoff's that you're getting tired and need to quit working in the garage? When I've got some momentum going, I don't like to stop. If that means not eating and pushing myself beyond my limit, so be it. I find myself getting irritable when I'm tired and hungry though, and then things start to fall apart.

The other night I observed myself in this situation and knew I needed to quit soon!

Too lazy to find two more extension cords, so while sharing one cord with three power tools, I'll bend over and unplug the one I'm using, drop the extension cord, pick up the cord for the other tool and then ponder why or how I ended up with two black cords and where did the extension cord go!!? Then I'll drop the two black cords, pick up the extension cord and then plug a black cord back into it. Of course the tool I need to use doesn't work because, I just plugged the one I just unplugged, back in.. Then I bend down again while putting my weight on my knee and consequently, on a small sharp object, then unplug the extension cord and try to untangle the mess of cords I have going. The whole time being severely irritated!

get me on the road · 03-18-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue'72

So what are some tipoff's that you're getting tired and need to quit working in the garage?

When I snap out of that sleepy daze I slipped into while taking a quick break.

bobthecop · 03-18-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue'72

So what are some tipoff's that you're getting tired and need to quit working in the garage?

When I spend 15 minutes looking for the ratchet I was just using.

larry may · 03-18-2008, 09:26 PM

Wow : Slow your mind down get organized . Do not hurt your self. Need more outlets and a plan?

fastwillie 696969 · 03-18-2008, 09:30 PM

this bud is for you !!

slug · 03-18-2008, 10:10 PM

i'v done the exact same thing.

NONHOG · 03-18-2008, 10:13 PM

I've never done anything like that, said the liar !

Blue'72 · 03-18-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by larry may

Wow : Slow your mind down get organized . Do not hurt your self. Need more outlets and a plan?

I can't slow my mind no matter how much coffee I drink..

Actually, I usually clean up before I come in and get somewhat organized, but I was building my cab dolly when I had all this mess going on and it was supposed to be a simple easy project that escalated from there.

Mickey_D · 03-18-2008, 10:57 PM

I know it's not much help, but ever thought of cordless tools?

Blue'72 · 03-18-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey_D

I know it's not much help, but ever thought of cordless tools?

Yes!

Putter · 03-18-2008, 11:23 PM

Ever spend two or three minutes looking for a wrench...that you are HOLDING in your HAND????

Or smell smoke, then realize you set your pants on fire while welding!?!?!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-18-2008, 11:45 PM

Wow yea thats so true. I have been there before and done that. I have learned to get stuff done but to take a break and be careful and don't get hurt. Theres always tomorrow.

panhandler62 · 03-19-2008, 01:30 AM

Find myself plugging an extension cord into itself
Giving myself three hernias trying to break a bolt loose on the chassis, going in the wrong direction
Getting upset (this is supposed to be fun, right?)
Talking to the truck
Cussing at the truck
Staring at the truck without being able to remember what I was trying to do

Mickey_D · 03-19-2008, 12:38 PM

Keith, I can honestly say I've never met you, so how in the heck do you know me so well???

72gord · 03-19-2008, 03:59 PM

Looked all over for my hammer when we were building my shop a couple years ago, like 3-4 minutes anyhow....of course my nephew says is that the one on your side in the hammer holster....he still kids me about that

dan42 · 03-20-2008, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Putter

Ever spend two or three minutes looking for a wrench...that you are HOLDING in your HAND????

Or smell smoke, then realize you set your pants on fire while welding!?!?!

Just did that with my phone today. Pretty stupid.

cayoterun · 03-20-2008, 05:29 AM

You guys just made my day!! I thought all of the above was because I'm old enough to be most of you guys grandpa.
Thanks for the pepper-upper and good laugh.
Cayoterun

telorvehC 87 · 03-20-2008, 08:54 AM

I feel asleep under my truck while on my creeper. Should have quit but I was in the zone installing my wood bed and thought I'd just rest my eyes for a couple of minutes!!!

panhandler62 · 03-20-2008, 03:05 PM

I once drilled a hole in the dining room table because I needed to put a hole in some wood stock and didn't bother to put anything under it (or find a more appropriate place to drill out some stock.)

Wood putty can do amazing things.

03-18-2008, 08:12 PM	#1
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Working in garage + being tired = Idiot So what are some tipoff's that you're getting tired and need to quit working in the garage? When I've got some momentum going, I don't like to stop. If that means not eating and pushing myself beyond my limit, so be it. I find myself getting irritable when I'm tired and hungry though, and then things start to fall apart. The other night I observed myself in this situation and knew I needed to quit soon! Too lazy to find two more extension cords, so while sharing one cord with three power tools, I'll bend over and unplug the one I'm using, drop the extension cord, pick up the cord for the other tool and then ponder why or how I ended up with two black cords and where did the extension cord go!!? Then I'll drop the two black cords, pick up the extension cord and then plug a black cord back into it. Of course the tool I need to use doesn't work because, I just plugged the one I just unplugged, back in.. Then I bend down again while putting my weight on my knee and consequently, on a small sharp object, then unplug the extension cord and try to untangle the mess of cords I have going. The whole time being severely irritated! __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

03-18-2008, 09:26 PM	#4
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: Working in garage + being tired = Idiot Wow : Slow your mind down get organized . Do not hurt your self. Need more outlets and a plan? __________________ The biggest problem people have, is other people Thou shalt be cool and not hassle Be a site supporter. The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool inclines to the left." Ecclesiastes 10:2

03-18-2008, 09:30 PM	#5
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Working in garage + being tired = Idiot this bud is for you !! __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

03-18-2008, 10:10 PM	#6
slug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Groves,TX Posts: 483	Re: Working in garage + being tired = Idiot i'v done the exact same thing. __________________ there is nothing better than cutting metal with fire.......except cutting metal with electricity!!!

03-18-2008, 10:13 PM	#7
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Working in garage + being tired = Idiot I've never done anything like that, said the liar ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

03-18-2008, 10:57 PM	#9
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Working in garage + being tired = Idiot I know it's not much help, but ever thought of cordless tools? __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

03-18-2008, 11:23 PM	#11
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Working in garage + being tired = Idiot Ever spend two or three minutes looking for a wrench...that you are HOLDING in your HAND???? Or smell smoke, then realize you set your pants on fire while welding!?!?! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-18-2008, 11:45 PM	#12
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Working in garage + being tired = Idiot Wow yea thats so true. I have been there before and done that. I have learned to get stuff done but to take a break and be careful and don't get hurt. Theres always tomorrow. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

03-19-2008, 01:30 AM	#13
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Re: Working in garage + being tired = Idiot Find myself plugging an extension cord into itself Giving myself three hernias trying to break a bolt loose on the chassis, going in the wrong direction Getting upset (this is supposed to be fun, right?) Talking to the truck Cussing at the truck Staring at the truck without being able to remember what I was trying to do __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

03-19-2008, 12:38 PM	#14
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Working in garage + being tired = Idiot Keith, I can honestly say I've never met you, so how in the heck do you know me so well??? __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

03-19-2008, 03:59 PM	#15
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 602	Re: Working in garage + being tired = Idiot Looked all over for my hammer when we were building my shop a couple years ago, like 3-4 minutes anyhow....of course my nephew says is that the one on your side in the hammer holster....he still kids me about that

03-20-2008, 05:29 AM	#17
cayoterun Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Guymon, Oklahoma Posts: 2,040	Re: Working in garage + being tired = Idiot You guys just made my day!! I thought all of the above was because I'm old enough to be most of you guys grandpa. Thanks for the pepper-upper and good laugh. Cayoterun __________________ Cayoterun Okla. Panhandle I think I'll do it myself and pay the extra $500.

03-20-2008, 08:54 AM	#18
telorvehC 87 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 7	Re: Working in garage + being tired = Idiot I feel asleep under my truck while on my creeper. Should have quit but I was in the zone installing my wood bed and thought I'd just rest my eyes for a couple of minutes!!!

03-20-2008, 03:05 PM	#19
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Re: Working in garage + being tired = Idiot I once drilled a hole in the dining room table because I needed to put a hole in some wood stock and didn't bother to put anything under it (or find a more appropriate place to drill out some stock.) Wood putty can do amazing things. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....



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