TREITS STREAMLINER

[desotoman]

I was just checking out the Target 550 site and noticed a couple of new video's that I have not seen before. You might want to check them out.

http://www.target550.com/video2014.html

The first two are new, but if you scroll down there are others to enjoy.

Tom G.

[Freud]

From my place to Treit's is about 220 miles. I have been planning

that drive for more than several weeks, but the weather has not

been too co-operative. It's been cold and recently we have had

snow. His area has really taken it in the shorts. Freezing rain, sleet

and snow.There is a minimum of 120 miles of undesirable conditions,

so, I ain't going for a while. Korey has done some finishing on the

new shafts but I asked that they leave one as it was when it arrived.

I do comparison shots to show you. With the temps being as they

have been he has been busy dealing with freezing pipes and undercharged

batteries. It's been a while since I have been there but I still remember the

way. When this weather moderates I'll go and ring all of us up to date.

One more possibility that exists since I talked with him. Besides Australia

we now also have the possibility of Bolivia. They have run a small meet on

a huge basin and plans are underway for 2017.  Many improvements have

been made down there and conclusions that were drawn several years ago

have been modified and now the possibilities have doubled for places to run.

First we finish testing and then a choice must be made as to when and where

we will "hammer down."

This weather system can't last forever. Don't tell me how bad your conditions

are. Mine are just such that I ain't goin' now..... but I will later.

FREUD

[tauruck]

Safety is the first consideration and the liner isn't going anywhere soon
but thanks for the update.

[Freud]

Just a short note to establish the weather conditions. Today we went above freezing.

It gets cold at night. The hummingbirds feeder do not freeze solid. There is still liquid

down the center. It take 4+ minutes to make it all liquid. They feed until dark. But at

Treits place the weather front has been stationary over the Portland, Oregon area for a

week. It's so bad that the Seattle TV stations feature PortlAd's weather daily. He has a gate

between his driveway and the highway but if he closes the gate and the snow comes he

can't open or close the gate. In the next 2 or 3 days we should warm up and get rain. So once

again, patience guides us. It's 2 miles from his house to the hanger. He hasn't been there for

several days.

If anything happens that's worth passing along......I'll do it.

[4-barrel Mike]

12" at my house, the most snow in Portland, not equipped for heavy snow, in 20 years.  The pizzer was that all the weather forecasts said 1-4" and we got, generally, 10-12".

Fourth winter (white dropping/leaving) storm in less than a month.  Most unusual.

Mike

[kiwi belly tank]

I'm up to my eyeballs in it over here in the high country but these guys liked it where you are!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r19F6LhzhCA

[Freud]

It's 9 AM PST right now. The outside temp is below freezing and the

forecast for Poorland, Organ is freezing rain and then snow. I'll go

as soon as is practical. Right now it isn't practical.

FREUD

[4-barrel Mike]

Stay home, Glenn!   



An Arctic (very) cold front is going to join with a subtropic (very wet) front Sunday over Portland. 

National Weather Service discussion on late sunday snow: "Worst case scenarios show as much as 18 inches in the PDX Metro area...
9:17 AM - 4 Feb 2017

Mike

[Freud]

I totally agree with you, Mike. It seems that Mutha Nature

is focused on Northern Oregon. When I was in LA two weeks ago

I was in their worst ever rain storm. I fell on a stairway and bashed

my skull and twisted my back. I am almost finished with my

chiropractic session and so the appointments are keeping me in

this area for at least another week.  My grandson just returned to

Portland last night from a month in Amsterdam with his job but

even seeing him is no incentive to test Oregon's snowy winter.

Thanks for the guidance and raise the helmet once in a while to

verify that "it's cold outside."

I don't think much is happening with the streamliner anyhow.

Thanks MIKE.

FREUD

[WOODY@DDLLC]

Freud, don't let a couple of "little" natural vortex generators scare you off! 
You really should lay-off the acrobatics though - Barnum & Bailey is not hiring! 

[Freud]

Weather has clamped down on everything. Marlo and i can't even

find anything to call about. It boils down to survival. As large as

his hangers are there are plenty of places for water to get into.

He also has so many batteries to tend to.  Since thee are no batteries

on the 'liner, it's no problem. When we get snow, he gets ice. When we get

rain he gets flooding. I'm staying home until I see 50F for 3 days w/o rain.

Then I'll probably run over some truckers busted tire chains.

When there is info of importance, I'll post it.

Thanks, Pals.

FREUD

[4-barrel Mike]

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/5998225742.html

Frame up build for a photo shoot at Bonneville Salt Flats. New wood in cab and box, new brakes, alternator, new wiring, steering gear, aluminum radiator, 15 inch wheels, beer keg fuel tank, bone stock mechanicals, great patina and a real crowd pleaser. Oregon Title and plates.
Ask for Marlo 503-xxx-xx seven eight

Mike

[Freud]

Off the market as of today.

Monday Feb. 13th, 2017

FREUD

[Freud]

With time passing so rapidly Marlo has decided

that with or without the test runs he will go to

Australia in 2018. That gives 9 months until the

containers have to be on the dock for shipping.

Hang on boys, this time will dissolve rapidly.

Looks like my assignment will ramp up soon.

FREUD

[ratpatrol66]

Is there a date set for 2018? I have been thinking of taking a trip to Australia late in 2018 and might schedule my trip around this if the time line works out?