Guys, Long story but Friday I picked up my sisters car to take it to the dealership to get the oil changed and a repair on the passenger side handle, well as I took off in the car I heard a rattling noise under the car. I pulled over to see what that noise was and low and behold Im dragging a heavy dutty chain from the center of the rear axle. Im dragging about a ft and 1/2 on the street. I call my sister "who was out of town thats why she asked if I could do her that favor" and asked her "Why on earth are you dragging a chain" , it was even had a Rivet hold it together!!

She told me that her husband / my brother in law believes there is gonna be an atomic bomb of some sort in the near future and the reaction or chemical shock thru the air is going to disable the cars that are not grounded .. LOL

I told my sister he is Crazy, or am I the idiot?

I got tired of driving that car and having people honk and me and tell me I was dragging a chain, so I finally just pulled over and opened the trunk of that Galant and searched for some thing to hold it up without dragging.

BTW he is a Dentist and very well educated but his beliefs are strange.:confused:

there is alot more to this but I trimmed it down.

heres a pic of the chain after I hung it up.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t303/RobSSPics/Misc/IMG_0270.jpg

Guys, Long story but Friday I picked up my sisters car to take it to the dealership to get the oil changed and a repair on the passenger side handle, well as I took off in the car I heard a rattling noise under the car. I pulled over to see what that noise was and low and behold Im dragging a heavy dutty chain from the center of the rear axle. Im dragging about a ft and 1/2 on the street. I call my sister "who was out of town thats why she asked if I could do her that favor" and asked her "Why on earth are you dragging a chain" , it was even had a Rivet hold it together!!

She told me that her husband / my brother in law believes there is gonna be an atomic bomb of some sort in the near future and the reaction or chemical shock thru the air is going to disable the cars that are not grounded .. LOL

I told my sister he is Crazy, or am I the idiot?

I got tired of driving that car and having people honk and me and tell me I was dragging a chain, so I finally just pulled over and opened the trunk of that Galant and searched for some thing to hold it up without dragging.

BTW he is a Dentist and very well educated but his beliefs are strange.:confused:

there is alot more to this but I trimmed it down.

heres a pic of the chain after I hung it up.


Rob, they work pretty good up here in the dry winter air to reduce static shock when getting in or out of the car, but I don't think it's gonna help much with a nuclear blast. If it's close enough to affect the cars electronics, ya'll will be with your maker anyway........;)
Have your BIL committed ........:D

WOW!! Tell your sister to get out before it's to late. If for some reason there were an "atomic" blast the last thing you will need to worry about is your car not running.

People have some strange thoughts/beliefs. We were discussing the end of the world today (actually I was listening) and it seems that the "official" date is 12/21/2010. Believe what you want but, I don't have time to worry about it. There's not a lot you can do according to how it's "supposed" to "end" so, I might as well keep enjoying life. I refuse to drag a chain around no matter what the future holds, lol.

Oh boy

Wow!

Sorry, but the boy has issues.

Isn't there a book that says something about no one knowing when or how the world will end?? There is nothing we can do about it except live our lives as good as we can and stick to our religion.:yes: Be good to everyone especially camaro owners.:yes:

When the big one happens the only thing left will be your "Pocket Fisherman" and that "set and forget" oven. I think that Popeil guy is up to no good.

I heard this on good AUTHORITY!

I am a master electrician and I recommend dragging a 3/4" x 10' copper ground rod, tell him to make sure he gets it inspected:D

Scary!!

I really have got to meet this guy.

I am a master electrician and I recommend dragging a 3/4" x 10' copper ground rod, tell him to make sure he gets it inspected:D

I agree some Cu braid would provide same protection and avoid embarrasment for your family, asuming this is a must have for your BIL.

http://www.action-electronics.com/braid.htm

May I also recommend some KI (potassium iodide) to block the uptake of radioiodines by the thyroid gland. It would make a swell christmas gift- its effect however may be muted in the event of a thermonuclear blast. :eek:

http://www.fda.gov/cder/guidance/4825fnl.htm

Robert...you can be a dentist, be well educated, and still be delusional...as seems your BIL.

I'm no ad hoc shrink... but I think he needs help... to what degree???

Both Russia and the US have been working on environmental bombs (bit of an oxymoron, eh?)...but from what Russia tested back in Sept/07...their "vacuum type" nuclear bomb...no chain dangling from the back of a car is going to save you... that's for sure.

capt

Well if it does end on 12/21/2010 I'm glad I kept all my supplies from Y2K. The last time it was supposed to end, or at least everything quit working.

thanks for the replies .. I dont have the guts to send him an email so he can read this posts......................OH wait a minute he can even operate a computer let alone open up an email.

you never know who will be working on your teeth next time you go to the dentist.:D

Wow Rob, the BIL is a little over the edge. Does he wear an aluminum foil vest under his shirt? You know the one thats supposed to block out all the harmful radio waves passing thru your body?

I never have understood people`s obsession with the "World coming to an end".

You should really check the car for "energy saving magnets" on the fuel lines, and the "vortex air cleaner trick". Of course if he is as educated as you say, then he should do like me, minimum of 12 "lucky" rabbit feet hanging in my car to ward off any nuclear attack.

I have a chain dragging from the combine to help keep static build up to a minimum, but I'm not counting on much protection from a nuclear blast. (please tell me this doesn't put me in the same league as the BIL!) After all, if we get a blast, all my corn would have turned to popcorn and there would be no need to harvest it anymore.

BIL was educated......

UM..I thought the stopped giving out the match book cover diploma :) Funny how smart people are real dumb in many things....

Kev

I kept waiting for the punchline. I thought.."this has got to be a joke." Wow..scary!! Definitely in the running for the strangest thing ive ever heard. And there is no way that dude is gonna be workin on my teeth. :eek:

The end of the world is 12/21/2012, not 2010. Its based on three (or more) ancient calendars that all end (or restart in the case of the Mayan calendar) on exactly the same day without any outside influence from one another.

The Maya calendar is a system of distinct calendars and almanacs used by the Maya civilization of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, and by some modern Maya communities in highland Guatemala.

These calendars can be synchronized and interlocked, their combinations giving rise to further, more extensive cycles. The essentials of the Maya calendric system are based upon a system which had been in common use throughout the region, dating back to at least the 6th century BCE. The individual calendars have a comon starting-point equivalent to August 11, 3114 BCE in the Gregorian calendar or 6 September in the Julian calendar (−3113 astronomical), and on 12/21/2012 all of the cycles realign and start over again. Is that a good or a bad thing? Guess we will find out in 1467 more days.

As far as worrying about the EMP from a nuclear warhead, what good would it do to be the only one driving (if it even would work) if the roads are clogged up with all the cars of the people that weren't quite as prepared as your BIL. He would be better off spending money on a couple of years worth of MRE's, a half dozen M16's and enough ammo to keep his neighbors at bay until they all died off from radiation poisoning, or starvation.

Hmmm, I didn't know about the chain trick. That along with my tin-foil helmet should allow me to make it through armageddon.

Can you give me a hint as to who he is? Just so I never make an appointment to have him look at my teeth!

Reminds me of my cousin - maybe they are the same person?

Everything is a conspiracy ;)

EMP-electromagnetic pulse will fry everything electronic....grounds have nothing to do with it.......he kind of sounds like Randy Quaid in one of his screwy movies.....maybe try that axle to a tree........that would be funny.....

Just this morning the dog said to me.........

This just in........... motorist dies in an apparent freak accident when a chain he was dragging became entangled in the tracks at a local train crossing. Chain pulled the rear suspension from the vehicle puncturing the gas tank as it exited. Apparently the chain slapped the pavement showering the ruptured fuel tank with sparks resulting in a spectacular fire. One nearby witness was quoted as saying "I thought the world was coming to an end". :yes:

THE END


:confused: ĦĦĦuʍop ǝpısdn ʎɹoʇs sıɥʇ ƃuıpɐǝɹ ʎɹʇ :confused:

This just in........... motorist dies in an apparent freak accident when a chain he was dragging became entangled in the tracks at a local train crossing. Chain pulled the rear suspension from the vehicle puncturing the gas tank as it exited. Apparently the chain slapped the pavement showering the ruptured fuel tank with sparks resulting in a spectacular fire. One nearby witness was quoted as saying "I thought the world was coming to an end". :yes:

THE END


:confused: ĦĦĦuʍop ǝpısdn ʎɹoʇs sıɥʇ ƃuıpɐǝɹ ʎɹʇ :confused:

Now thats some funny poop.............!!!! :yes: :hurray: :beers:

If you ever visit their home, don't drink the kool aid! :noway:
Scary that there are people out there like that, but there are likely quite a few I would guess.

I am a master electrician and I recommend dragging a 3/4" x 10' copper ground rod, tell him to make sure he gets it inspected:D

What would your supplemental electrode be and how do you size the bonding jumper? Would you bond the water and gas lines? :D

This just in........... motorist dies in an apparent freak accident when a chain he was dragging became entangled in the tracks at a local train crossing. Chain pulled the rear suspension from the vehicle puncturing the gas tank as it exited. Apparently the chain slapped the pavement showering the ruptured fuel tank with sparks resulting in a spectacular fire. One nearby witness was quoted as saying "I thought the world was coming to an end". :yes:

THE END


:confused: ĦĦĦuʍop ǝpısdn ʎɹoʇs sıɥʇ ƃuıpɐǝɹ ʎɹʇ :confused:

That is funny!

Just this morning the dog said to me.........
Don't laugh! We had a Prime Minister (Mackenzie King) back in the '40's who used to talk to his dog... but then the same guy was reported to have communicated with his dead mom as well. Yep... the world is full of them and still is by the look of it, eh?

capt

Is 1467 days enough time for a complete groundup resto?;)


The end of the world is 12/21/2012, not 2010. Its based on three (or more) ancient calendars that all end (or restart in the case of the Mayan calendar) on exactly the same day without any outside influence from one another.

The Maya calendar is a system of distinct calendars and almanacs used by the Maya civilization of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, and by some modern Maya communities in highland Guatemala.

These calendars can be synchronized and interlocked, their combinations giving rise to further, more extensive cycles. The essentials of the Maya calendric system are based upon a system which had been in common use throughout the region, dating back to at least the 6th century BCE. The individual calendars have a comon starting-point equivalent to August 11, 3114 BCE in the Gregorian calendar or 6 September in the Julian calendar (−3113 astronomical), and on 12/21/2012 all of the cycles realign and start over again. Is that a good or a bad thing? Guess we will find out in 1467 more days.

As far as worrying about the EMP from a nuclear warhead, what good would it do to be the only one driving (if it even would work) if the roads are clogged up with all the cars of the people that weren't quite as prepared as your BIL. He would be better off spending money on a couple of years worth of MRE's, a half dozen M16's and enough ammo to keep his neighbors at bay until they all died off from radiation poisoning, or starvation.

The end of the world is 12/21/2012, not 2010. Its based on three (or more) ancient calendars that all end (or restart in the case of the Mayan calendar) on exactly the same day without any outside influence from one another.

The Maya calendar is a system of distinct calendars and almanacs used by the Maya civilization of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, and by some modern Maya communities in highland Guatemala.

These calendars can be synchronized and interlocked, their combinations giving rise to further, more extensive cycles. The essentials of the Maya calendric system are based upon a system which had been in common use throughout the region, dating back to at least the 6th century BCE. The individual calendars have a comon starting-point equivalent to August 11, 3114 BCE in the Gregorian calendar or 6 September in the Julian calendar (−3113 astronomical), and on 12/21/2012 all of the cycles realign and start over again. Is that a good or a bad thing? Guess we will find out in 1467 more days.

As far as worrying about the EMP from a nuclear warhead, what good would it do to be the only one driving (if it even would work) if the roads are clogged up with all the cars of the people that weren't quite as prepared as your BIL. He would be better off spending money on a couple of years worth of MRE's, a half dozen M16's and enough ammo to keep his neighbors at bay until they all died off from radiation poisoning, or starvation.

Someone plese remind me not to buy any Christmas presents in 2012. Im gonna be really pissed when i spend all that money and the world ends 4 days prior.

Three years to go and here we are worrying whether the Big 3 survive. I guess it doesn't really matter. ;)

Thank Dog I'm not lyxdexic

Thank Dog I'm not lyxdexic
But if a dog... you could be "lycanthropic"?:)

capt

http://blatherreview.mu.nu/archives/TinFoilHatArea.jpg

The end of the world is 12/21/2012, not 2010. Its based on three (or more) ancient calendars that all end (or restart in the case of the Mayan calendar) on exactly the same day without any outside influence from one another.

Shows how serious I took it huh. 2010 or 2012 what's the difference?

Shows how serious I took it huh. 2010 or 2012 what's the difference?

2yrs. :yes:

Shows how serious I took it huh. 2010 or 2012 what's the difference?

2yrs. :yes:

Yea..the recession should be over by 2012.

;)

Now I know what these are used for....... And I thought they were to park along side a curb.:rolleyes:

http://www.oldbug.com/334%20156.jpg

Now I know what these are used for....... And I thought they were to park along side a curb.:rolleyes:

http://www.oldbug.com/334%20156.jpg
Way to go Tim... now I have to unhook from the radio... and I was getting such good reception...except when parking!:)

capt

The Bible says that no one will know when the end of the world is. Not even Jesus knows.

I say don't worry about it.

Well..i had one of those mouth tents crammed in my yap for molar work.I swear I could hear radio free europe during surgery.From now on..i want mine grounded to earth.:D

Well..i had one of those mouth tents crammed in my yap for molar work.I swear I could hear radio free europe during surgery.From now on..i want mine grounded to earth.:D

I have this visual image of you in the dentist chair now, with a log chain hangin' out of your mouth with the small hook end sparkin' on the pedestal of the chair. l:)

Nice thread! End of the world is a misnomer! :D the world wont end, just human civilization as we know it. Nature will wipe the inhabitants and reset the world and try again. This has happened many times :) Global warming is accelerating! Just have to figure out where you are safe, from hurricane, tornados, tnusamis, rising oceans and temp changes! :D

But if a dog... you could be "lycanthropic"?:)

Perhaps more importantly, if I were a dog I could lick myself. Think of all the begging that would eliminate on birthdays and anniversaries. :yes:

Perhaps more importantly, if I were a dog I could lick myself. Think of all the begging that would eliminate on birthdays and anniversaries. :yes:

Hell I'd never leave the house........:D

The Bible says that no one will know when the end of the world is. Not even Jesus knows.

I say don't worry about it.

I can ballpark it for you. When Ford buys GM, and badges the Camaro as one of their own. At that point, we are officially done. :)

I refuse to listen to all this nonsense! :sad:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/Zuma1211/tinfoilhat.jpg

Does your sister have alot of tinfoil in the kitchen? :D

LOL ... you guys are hilarious. Well just yesterday I returned the car to my sister and my B.I.L. I meet them at Lowes ... I told him that EMP would disable the whole car nomatter if it was grounded or not. I told him the chain was crap and that it is more hazardous to my sister than anything. I told him "if you are so convinced on having a working car if this happens then to buy and Older car one that does not have computer and such , and buy one that is standard/manual just in case the starter silionoid goes bad he can push start it and pop the clutch"

He told me that was a great idea. I have an associates degree and Im telling someone with a PHD what to do :sad:. But it doesn't matter the end of the world is near, I spent all that money on school for what :noway:

and wow .. this thread has over 1K views .. the last thread I started that had that many views was when I would get into a fight with my wing window hitting me in the head.

LOL ... you guys are hilarious. Well just yesterday I returned the car to my sister and my B.I.L. I meet them at Lowes ... I told him that EMP would disable the whole car nomatter if it was grounded or not. I told him the chain was crap and that it is more hazardous to my sister than anything. I told him "if you are so convinced on having a working car if this happens then to buy and Older car one that does not have computer and such , and buy one that is standard/manual just in case the starter silionoid goes bad he can push start it and pop the clutch"

He told me that was a great idea. I have an associates degree and Im telling someone with a PHD what to do :sad:. But it doesn't matter the end of the world is near, I spent all that money on school for what :noway:

and wow .. this thread has over 1K views .. the last thread I started that had that many views was when I would get into a fight with my wing window hitting me in the head.

Your BIL showed you the true meaning of an education,,, He has the capacity to be further educated. A PhD won't get the car fixed in and of itself, but anyone with a PhD has shown the capacity to learn something. Most educated people will tell you that they know very little in the grand scheme of things. I used to put wiper blades on cars owned by doctors when I worked at Autozone years ago. They were always amazed at how easy it was. But, while I was doing that, they were in the warm (or cool) car watching me work. I liked their position better than mine. :)

and wow .. this thread has over 1K views .. the last thread I started that had that many views was when I would get into a fight with my wing window hitting me in the head.

I forgot that was you, Rob. I should go dig that out and revive it like Joe's "I'm stumped" thread........:D

JGYS.........:thumbsup:

This reminds me of the joke about a guy who gets a flat tire outside a mental institute. While changing the flat, he accidentally kicks the hubcap that was holding all the lug nuts, sending them down the sewer drain. All the while there is a patient watching him thru the mental ward fence. “What am I going to do now?” exclaimed the man out loud. The man in the white gown, behind the fence then suggested, “Why don’t you take one lug nut off each of the other three tires and then drive to the gas station a few miles up the road and buy some new ones?” “ That’s a terrific idea! Thanks... Hey, what’s a smart guy like you doing in a place like that anyway!?” Well, exclaimed the man, “Just because I am crazy, doesn’t mean I’m stupid”… :rolleyes: :)

So, Robert...we've dealt with your wingy vent windows... and now your wingy BIL...can you wing it from here?:)

capt

I forgot that was you, Rob. I should go dig that out and revive it like Joe's "I'm stumped" thread........:D

JGYS.........:thumbsup:

Oh No.. plz dont .. I laugh when i see someone dugg it up, and put my head down "i cant believe i Posted that" but it was the truth.

So, Robert...we've dealt with your wingy vent windows... and now your wingy BIL...can you wing it from here?:)

capt

I know im sorry but hey if it wasn't for strange guys like my B.I.L. and myself then what would we talk about besides cars ??:D

Oh No.. plz dont .. I laugh when i see someone dugg it up, and put my head down "i cant believe i Posted that" but it was the truth.



I know im sorry but hey if it wasn't for strange guys like my B.I.L. and myself then what would we talk about besides cars ??:D
Ya, I hear you on the car thingy... we have all been to that crossroad. There was even a thread on that in the past, wherein we all confessed our shortcomings... and I even contibuted to the fray... so you are not alone there.

As per your BIL and his... "delusion"...thank God we are all perfect on this site, eh?:) And your thread did give a lot of entertainment... thanks!

capt

Lol wow! Thats a good one to keep going.

Well, he's certifiable for sure, but I know someone that still has cases of bottled water and can foods, and a gas mask, from 2001, when the Y2K bug was going to shut down the earth, he bought the gas mask after the 9/11 WTC attack.

well I dont know what else to contribute to this thread, except maybe a photo of the strange guy, and thats my sister / his wife. BTW I never approved of that marriage.. LOL Anybody wanna photochop a foil tin hat on his head.. hehe

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t303/RobSSPics/DocandCindy.jpg

Is that old guy the husband? If it is wheres his chain on the harley.

WOW..........your sister's a FOX....:yes:
What's she doing with that old fart ??? He's a lucky hombre'.

WOW..........your sister's a FOX....:yes:
What's she doing with that old fart ??? He's a lucky hombre'.

Did you miss the part about him being a Dentist?, LOL

I agree Robs sister is very nice looking. I can understand why he's with her but, I am having a hard time seeing it from her view point.

Wow!

Sorry, but the boy has issues.

When the big one happens the only thing left will be your "Pocket Fisherman" and that "set and forget" oven. I think that Popeil guy is up to no good.

I heard this on good AUTHORITY!

Well if it does end on 12/21/2010 I'm glad I kept all my supplies from Y2K. The last time it was supposed to end, or at least everything quit working.

Can you give me a hint as to who he is? Just so I never make an appointment to have him look at my teeth!

This just in........... motorist dies in an apparent freak accident when a chain he was dragging became entangled in the tracks at a local train crossing. Chain pulled the rear suspension from the vehicle puncturing the gas tank as it exited. Apparently the chain slapped the pavement showering the ruptured fuel tank with sparks resulting in a spectacular fire. One nearby witness was quoted as saying "I thought the world was coming to an end". :yes:

THE END


:confused: ĦĦĦuʍop ǝpısdn ʎɹoʇs sıɥʇ ƃuıpɐǝɹ ʎɹʇ :confused:

Someone plese remind me not to buy any Christmas presents in 2012. Im gonna be really pissed when i spend all that money and the world ends 4 days prior.

http://blatherreview.mu.nu/archives/TinFoilHatArea.jpg

Shows how serious I took it huh. 2010 or 2012 what's the difference?

Yea..the recession should be over by 2012.

;)

I can ballpark it for you. When Ford buys GM, and badges the Camaro as one of their own. At that point, we are officially done. :)

I refuse to listen to all this nonsense! :sad:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/Zuma1211/tinfoilhat.jpg

Keep them comin'. This thread is too funny. Somehow I missed it the first time around.

I agree Robs sister is very nice looking. I can understand why he's with her but, I am having a hard time seeing it from her view point.

:yes: :yes:

I wonder what's goin' through Robert's mind as he read all these posts?:confused:

capt

I wonder what's goin' through Robert's mind as he read all these posts?:confused:

capt

Hes probably thinking.. "I still cant believe my young sister married an old man who drives around with a chain dragging under his car in case of a nuclear explosion." At least thats what id be thinking. :)

I wonder what's goin' through Robert's mind as he read all these posts?:confused:

capt

Im laughing My A. OFF on all of these posts. LOL !!!!


Hes probably thinking.. "I still cant believe my young sister married an old man who drives around with a chain dragging under his car in case of a nuclear explosion." At least thats what id be thinking. :)

and shes my Older sister.... shes 43 and I am the youngest of 5 kids at 33yrs old.

LOL you guys are too much ... I was going to send this link to my sisters email so she can read it but I wont any more, I dont want her to fall off her chair with laughter. It took ALONG time for my dad to like that man I'll tell you guys that for a Fact, and to this day he really still doesn't like him.

He has a New ford Truck and is dragging a chain too but it is hooked up to his bumer and it is only dragging about 3 links of a chain NOT 1ft and 1/2 like my sisters car. I told him that if it snagged on something on his truck the only thing that would happen would yank the bumper off, but if My sister snagged on something she woud get hurt cause its on the axle. He told me I was right :sad:

and Yes I know my sister is very good looking .. I dont mean that in red neck way either :D. I have a picture that we took at the Mall with Santa she was sitting with my niece and she had to sit on Santas lap and she told me that Santa had his hand under her ?ss !! she was not mad just very embarrased. and it was an old man with a Real White beard almost like my B.I.L. :yes:

Rob...ya got me laughin' now with your last post! l:) I think your dad's a good judge of character.

capt

He doesn't look too old to me.:D

I think you guys are wrong on the date,I heard 05/21/11.Should I retire before that?Should I spend all my money now?Maybe I'll charge everything.Take out a 40 year mortgage.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t303/RobSSPics/DocandCindy.jpg


The guy seems rather strange, he has Timothy Leary looking eyes, probably been sniffing more nitrous oxide then he should!:yes:

Your sis is beautiful!.....Did she ever pose for Playboy?:confused:

Took me a few minutes to reach back in the "useless knowledge" part of my memory to figure out who he reminds me of.

The crazy guy that cracked the pattern on "Press Your Luck". NO WHAMMIES!!!!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/RamAirDave/Random/michaellarson.jpg

The guy seems rather strange, he has Timothy Leary looking eyes, probably been sniffing more nitrous oxide then he should!:yes:

Your sis is beautiful!.....Did she ever pose for Playboy?:confused:


Love happens. :)

Playboy ?? LOL , I dunno but shes flown all over the world literally so who knows. And I need to share another photo with you guys that I took today that I noticed along side their driveway. Stay tuned, I need the camera and the wifey has it and shes at work I will post the pic later tonight.

And I need to share another photo with you guys that I took today that I noticed along side their driveway. Stay tuned, I need the camera and the wifey has it and shes at work I will post the pic later tonight.

Oh boy..i have a feeling this thread is destined for the TC Hall of Fame someday right alongside Joes Backyard Treasure.

Hey, thats a good idea. We need to open a new section in this forum titled. "TC Hall of Fame Threads" :thumbsup:

Playboy ?? LOL , I dunno but shes flown all over the world literally so who knows. And I need to share another photo with you guys that I took today that I noticed along side their driveway. Stay tuned, I need the camera and the wifey has it and shes at work I will post the pic later tonight.

LOL I cant wait to see it :hurray:

Ok, I hope I didn't keep you guys waiting too long I have the pic now.... I just want to tell you that I wanted to snap a pic of his truck along with it hooked up but he was outside the house when we were leaving, so I took a pic of this one ... It looked l was taking a pic of the Dog not the thing.

Hes got these 5 grounding spots all along side the driveway, A total of 5 grounding stations. He said its a 15ft steel rod hammered into the earth "ground" surrounded by a PVC pipe with cement around it, the cable that is attached to the ground piece looks like a jumper cable that was split down the middle and then cut inhalf to make 2 pieces because I saw Red and Black cables all around the driveway. Hey guys he had had his truck and the van and my sisters car attached to these cables from the chain. When I left there I told my wife that "this guy needs help" . We talked for a bit and he was showing me all the stuff hes got hooked up to the house .. a HUGE generator to power the whole house .. a reverse osmosis filter, and a hookup from the pool water to the house just in case they need to use pool water, and alot of other stuff.. Crazy I tell you, the boy is loosing it. I remember him telling me "they laughed at Noah when he was building that boat" :D

these are whats hooked up the chains on the car when they are parked at home.:confused: he said people ask if he owns Hybrids and he says "no its a family tradition" so sad im family to this but by marriage.:sad:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t303/RobSSPics/Misc/IMG_1549.jpg



You know What I picked his name after thanksgiving fest so that meant that I have to buy him a min. 50 dollar Christmas gift but no more than 100 bucks... i have NO CLUE what to buy this man. Any clues ?? I purchased a hand held GPS but I opened it and it is WAY to complicated for him I think, so Im gonna return it. .... I cant wait to laugh some more at you guys responses.

A gift certificate for one of these of course...potassium iodide can be a stocking stuffer...must be hell to live life like that.

http://www.bomb-shelter.net/

More Ground wire ,Sorry I couldn't resist ,more chain ,i'm bad ,keep it simple a couple shirts...Happy motoring and Merry Christmas

Ya know what? I can't knock someone for having legitimate support systems for power, water, food, shelter, etc. Good on him and anyone doing that.

Like someone already said, if he thinks an atomic bomb or something is going to go off, then that grounding wont' do sheet. He's confusing Electrical energy that sparks our plugs, lights and houses, etc, with Electrical-Magnetic pulses.

I'm curious what he thinks he's going to prevent. :)
BTW - further evidence of his not knowing electrics/electronics - he should have used a copper stake, not a steel stake!

Get him a book on what will happen during an atomic event, or how to prepare for it. :)

what he NEEDS is a vacuum-tubed, battery operated radio!!!! (to keep in touch with the world after this apocolyptic event comes that he's preparing for)

^^^^ yes I know what you mean, it good to be prepared, BUT prepared for what is the question. He didn't start doing all of this reverse osmosis and generator stuff until he started doing all of this crazy stuff. I guess he is hard up on the grounding stuff. any links to some EMP stuff and other related things so I can fwd them to my sister for him ... please not this thread link .. lol

Short of arc blueprints, maybe a gift certificate from here; http://www.spyworld.com/

The paranoid shop there.

I have to buy him a min. 50 dollar Christmas gift but no more than 100 bucks... i have NO CLUE what to buy this man. Any clues ??

Yes, a gift card for an electro shock therapy treatment...for him, not the vehicles. :thumbsup:

This would be a terribly sad thread if it were not for some of the hilarious responses . What is sad is that this guy is not alone in strange ideas about "end of world" events. I'm old enough to remember when everyone was building bomb shelters and all the schools had drills were all us students were herded in the basement where they kept water, food rations, etc... It was a strange time. It seems like he never got over those times. Even more sad is that there are "survivalists" all around us. These individuals come from all walks of life. I doubt the BIL doesn't have the ability to operate a computer or is technology challenged. He is probably convinced it's another way for "big brother" to intrude into our private lives.
The saddest thing is that this very attractive lady is married to a man who has some really strange ideas. But love is blind and loyal. I'm just glad he's not my dentist.
As far as a Christmas gift... buy him a "Gieger Counter" so he can measure the radiation levels after the big one!:wacko:

Haven't seen a thread take twists and turns like this? At times, it's comedy hour...others... serious survivalist time...then, times bordering on a soap... but it's entertaining!:thumbsup:

capt

any links to some EMP stuff and other related things so I can fwd them to my sister for him


LOL .. Im quoting myself... but what I really meant here was a link to some sort of EMP compared to the crap that he thinks it will cause so he can read and find out that what he is doing as far as grounding is complete waste of time. What a Shame .. they live in a Beautiful 2 story 5 bedroom 5 bath barbie house with a lake behind the house and they have this crap laying out in the front yard. Oh Well shes the one that said "I do" so live with it I obviously cant change his mind.

Ya know the more I read this the more I can't help wondering what satisifaction you are getting from all this Robert! Your BIL has a mental illness, maybe not something that is disabling his life but still a problem just the same. What would happen if you show this thread to your sister so she knows you have shared her life all over the internet. You are not hurting your BIL but you are sure taking steps to tear up your family with respect to your relationship with your sister.

fine Dennis, but If my sister saw this thread im sure she would laugh your $?? off. She has a sense of humor like me. I wont say anymore on this thread or post anymore pics.. I did take down the pic of my sis and Bil but I will leave the other ones JUST IN CASE someone is looking for info on how to Ground a car maybe they can stumble onto this post and see some pics " LOL ", And comments on how to do it , or do it the correct way with copper wire.

But anyways .. thanks for the laughs .. no more comments from me .. I wont delete this thread there are too many funny comments on here.

Merry Christmas to all you guys, and Guess where we are having At??

Rob...I admire your sense of humour.:thumbsup: We got to be able to laugh at ouselves at times...but as Dennis said...nuff said.

capt

ive read every post and im freaking exhausted..............................i feel like wrapping a chain around my neck whether its grounded or not, copper or steel, stainless or coated just kill me now before the end of the world comes......

Robert, I'll have to agree with Dennis on this one!.....Please leave the poor man alone, it's not like he's hurting anyone!.....I think we all have some sort of a weird idiosyncrasy that doesn't need to be shared on the internet for all to see!

It's too bad you deleted the pic though because she really is pretty!

Hey rob, finding some good links shouldn't be too hard. Just put in EMP test or EMP device, maybe "government" or "research" too. ;)


dennis, you're making some huge guesses there.....