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I just received a few dozen US made 6” black finish adjustable wrenches.
By Homecoming time I’ll have them engraved “Old Dominion Stovebolt Society”.

As usual they’ll be available for sale at ODSS gatherings.
You must be an ODSS member to purchase, which is convenient and easy to enforce because I won’t ship them and if you attend an ODSS gathering you’re automatically a member!

No need for pre-orders or reservations or anything like that, keeping it simple with first come first get at Homecoming (and later gatherings while they last).

Grigg

Thanks for throwing a wrench into the works, Grigg!

Should it be in the right hand pocket or the left pocket?
Leo and I did the challenge last Sept. in KC.
I plan on being there again, rain has already been ordered, as well as the safety mask will also be on me!!


Don

Grigg -- Did you get the metric ones this time? For our Canadian members ...

Actually yes, one side is metric!

Don

Since you do not recall which pocket the wrench belongs, it is my duty as Sargeant at Arms to require your attendance to the wrench initiation ceremony. Again.

Is it A different pocket for Southern Hemisphere I can't remember

As my feeble memory remembers, SAA Sweet.
Didn't you lose yours last year and did not have it on your person?

Don

Really doesn't matter which pocket, so long as you remember which one and have it handy when the need arises.

NO DON, Nooooooooooo...

Carl.
You should know by now.
I like to push it to the limit!!

Left pocket for metric, right pocket for standard?

Grigg III, what is your price this year. I could use a metric one?

Don

Just dropped them off for engraving today, price when they’re done.
Traditionaly they’ve been ~$15 for wrench with engraving, this batch is likely the same.

Don, NOT wise to poke the bear ...

Sergeant At Arms -- As ODSS Prosecutor, I assure you that the People will "look the other way" (i.e., not indict you for anything) should you deem it necessary to take swift, corrective disciplinary action here ...
JM

The great people of the ODSS have entrusted me with maintaining law and order of this great society for over a decade. While at times drastic measures have been required to maintain order, I can assure you our Brother from the Midwest whom as stated likes to “push the limit” has met his match.

Does anyone recall Dr. Chrome? I believe he was the previous person who put forth this challenge.

In the meantime Council, please proceed with gathering all documents on Mr. King. I think a special proceeding session Friday evening is in order.

I don't recall Sweet losing his wrench. I do believe he was using it.

Coming out of the woodwork in defence they know where there bread is buttered

Roger that, Boss. I will consider this as a completion of the Grand Jury phase and proceed with an indictment (or several) of Brother King, then. I will draw up charges forthwith (may be several counts on each indictment). I think we have enough to charge him with multiple violations of the ODSS Code of Conduct.

Don, you need to waive your right to representation or you need to identify your legal counsel in this matter rather expeditiously. The clock is already ticking on the discovery phase so I will be proceeding with my work. The longer you take in naming representation will put your counsel further behind the curve on this. Billy Marlow and Mike Roache are both able public defenders, Leo or Tim better understand the interstate and international aspects of the ODSS code as it applies to you. It is in your best interest to do this soon and well because I will not be playing, Sir. I have a solid case against you already on multiple violations and I do plan on pursuing this in the People's best interests as I have been so directed (legally) by the sergeant at arms.

Your only hope is that this case falls on the docket of Judge Cosmo, rather than Stovebolt's own "Hangin' Judge" -- Judge Peggy...

Just fair warning, Sir.

With respect,
J. Crosby Milliman, Esq
ODSS Chief Prosecutor/Inquisitor

As for legal counsel, I would like to hire Hambone to represent me.
As for the Judge, I know a way to get Judge Cosmo in my corner and to co-counsel with Hambone.
I would prefer the fair "Hanging Judge"--Judge Peggy.

As for the jury, HandyAndy will put out any fires.
Leo will build the building over it all.
And Tim can be the LDT co-counsel down under.

Then if there is a sentence handed over.
I may request that a certain Redhead, do me a favor and take a personal interest in the proceedings.
She is known as Vicki, The "Burying Judge" that no trace of anything will be found, when she does a job.

Don

Don, does Tim need to bring a kangaroo into this court?

Tim may have not seen this. It is one of the best!!

Granny and the giant Jack rabbit!

Don

Leo they might not be familiar with a kangaroo court and Don have fond memories of the clampets from the hillbillies

Well gosh darn Tim,
Aren’t Don and Jed one of the same? Good ol folk!

Well Don, now you've really gone and done it!

BTW, what's that stuff all over your shoes?

Sorry Grigg ...

Thanks Jim, I like to think I do have some of Jeds qualities. But that is a long story.
BTW, you are a member of the LDT and I know you know how to wear a certain Stovebolt safety device.

Andy, we have just started to stir the BS pot.
As for the shoes, today it was snow, tomorrow it will be mud, or what looks like mud.

Grigg, I too am sorry we got so far off topic.
So back on the topic, somewhat.

I actually had a left handed adjustable wrench at one time.
The threads on the jaw adjusting screw was threaded the opposite of most wrenches.
Everytime I used it, it would mess me up.
So I used it as a loan out tool. Then watch the person use it.
The curse words would follow and the wrench a few times, was flung across the shop.
Don't know what happened to it, but was fun when I was still working.

Don

2-Ton,

That may look like 'Missouri mud', but it doesn't smell like it!

Some of the European wrenches have backwards adjusters, I too have one, it’s just weird...

Not to concerned about the drift, the purpose was to notify of wrenches available at Homecoming and that’s done. Not taking orders, so not much need for further discussion on the engraved wrenches.

Y’all do seem to be enjoying shoveling the figurative BS!

Grigg