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DANG IT!! After 7 years my igniter probe went out. The new one came in ...

DANG IT!! After 7 years my igniter probe went out. The new one came in and… They sent me the wrong one. Ya I wanted the ceramic one but not the mini one. No bbq-in’

I rarely watch YouTube but when I do I watch these… https://youtu.be/b ...

I rarely watch YouTube but when I do I watch these… Enjoy… 😂😂 Yes, I do laugh… it’s a Lineman thing…

I get home and the power is out… the “other” company must have lost on ...

I get home and the power is out… the “other” company must have lost one of those rotten poles behind my house. LoL At least my beer is still cold…

Harris Park Trail ~ North Fork Walla Walla River

It had been a long time since Mama Splatts and I went on a good hike at Harris Park. Its about 1/2-40 minute drive from here into Oregon. A handful of years ago

A Day With A Lineman #41 ~ Up In Flames

As of midnight that day, the local police were giving the ability to chase criminals again in their patrol cars. Well this jack wagon, after calling multiple times

I guess this guy was done with the wheat harvest. “Screw this!! I’m putting this ...

... truck into the trees and leaving it!!” 🤣🤣 The things we see when running on a midnight power outage. #wheattruck #crash #linelife #asplattslife

These gophers have been busy!! I could barely get the lid open on this ...

... transformer. It was packed completely full of dirt. Gonna have to change this one out and put some compacted gravel in it. #linelife #lineman #worklife #electricity

Fixed up another Subaru Outback - These 16 year old boys kicked this car’s ass

About a month ago we were visiting my sister-in-law for the week. Before we started our 5 hour trip home, a friend of my son asked if we could pick up a car for

After a fire ripped through Lewiston, ID. The boys and I went over to give them a ...

... hand getting the lights and A/C back on for the people. Temps were over 100F the whole time. #lineman #fire #linelife #dowork #asplattslife

You know you want one… A little homemade Splatts dessert special. Chocolate chip ...

... cookies with French vanilla ice cream smashed in the middle then rolled in mini M&M’s. I’m glad we only made 6… #icecreamsandwich #foodiesunite #dessert

Looks like I’m gonna be hanging out in the pool all weekend. Add another trip to ...

... the Walla Walla River with the dogs too. East side Washington bringing the heat like it does every year!! #summer #pool #staycool #asplattslife

What happened to project Subi?

Yo Hivers!! Sorry to leave you all hanging with Project Subi… Good news is the project is complete and the car is running like a champ. My Son loves it and is already

DANG!! It’s been awhile!! Well here is a fun one for you all.. Serving up a fine ...

... delicacy of Charred Owl and Smoked Snake… #linelife #lineman #dinneranyone #asplattslife

Spent a few days at Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho… Wow!! I sure do miss this ...

... place!! #condo #timeshare #family #lakependoreille #idaho #asplattslife

Perfect day for some Linework! Had to reframe this pole to eliminate nesting ...

... places which cause power outages. #linelife #lineman #pnwlineman #asplattslife

Project Subi has been on hold for a week! Waiting on these stupid sealing ...

... washers! Half the engine is back together… no we can finish. Hopefully have it running this weekend #automotive #projectsubi #hivemotors #asplattslife

I never know what to expect when leaving work… Opening the door to the parking ...

... lot and BAM!! An amazing sunset! #sunset #colorfulskies #pnwsunset #amazingnature #asplattslife

Project Subi Video Update ~ Damaged Newer Engine & Parts are Coming In

Project Subi is starting to get serious It must have been a rough ride across the US for this newer 60k mile engine. A couple broken sensors, plugs, but a broken

Project Subaru is finally underway!! My Son’s First Car

About 6 months ago I bought a 2006 Subaru Outback from a coworker. It had a nasty knock in the engine and sounded like utter crap!! The car is in great shape inside

Invited a group of High School Seniors to visit the shop and show them a little ...

... about what we do as Lineman and how to get into the trade. #futurelineman #lineman #community #asplattslife