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stickguy

ab348 said:

Back in the '60s I remember my brother and his buddy fixing the exhaust pipe of the buddy's Austin Healey 3000 with a tomato paste can.

I fixed a hole in the floor of my corolla with a spare roof shingle. Worked great!

driver100

stickguy said:

bet you miss Florida.

I wish we could have stayed until May 1st. Now we will have rain off and on until Thursday....rain stretches to the Gulf of Mexico.
You guys have to work on your senators and congress to get our stay stretched from 6 months to 7 months.

driver100

stickguy said:

ab348 said:

Back in the '60s I remember my brother and his buddy fixing the exhaust pipe of the buddy's Austin Healey 3000 with a tomato paste can.

I fixed a hole in the floor of my corolla with a spare roof shingle. Worked great!

I had an old British Envoy and they welded in a metal plate, but, a roof shingle....that is brilliant!

tbirdmarco

 All the really interesting above how was everyone’s weekend I’m going out with some family and uncle and help them out with some projects at their house Saturday into yesterday 

tbirdmarco

 All the really interesting above how was everyone’s weekend I’m going out with some family and uncle and help them out with some projects at their house Saturday into yesterday 

tbirdmarco

 Rain here today then because after noon gonna be cooler but no more rain it’s all right I will take it in the 50s high 40s wish it was warmer but it is what it is have a good day wall will be back in here again tonight 

driver100

Marco....if you need help, you know who to call;

jmonroe

driver100 said:

stickguy said:

bet you miss Florida.

I wish we could have stayed until May 1st. Now we will have rain off and on until Thursday....rain stretches to the Gulf of Mexico.
You guys have to work on your senators and congress to get our stay stretched from 6 months to 7 months.

Good luck with that wish. Some of us are lobbying to have a month or two rescinded not stretched.

jmonroe

bwia

Finally Jmonroe and Driver have outwitted each other.

laurasdada

As is tradition, ran to Mile 16 of the Boston Marathon. Really lousy weather, cold, rain, wind. Sparse spectators, saw just a few waves of runners. Almost all in shorts and singlets. Hats and gloves on most. Saw two wheelchairs trikes being pushed, one blind runner with a guide. Inspiring.

Watched for 10 minutes, had to run back to work. Soaked, but I did ~1/7 marathon today!

Mr_Shiftright

Well you have all year to finish it.

snakeweasel

driver100 said:

Marco....if you need help, you know who to call;

Red Green would be proud.

nyccarguy

@imidazol97 Best of luck to you and your wife!

nyccarguy

@Michaell Mazel-Tov on the quick sale of your place. It seems like just not too long ago you bought your current place and put a ton of work into it! Looks great! No wonder it sold so quickly. I'd jump on a house that size for that price built in 2003 too (in my neck of the woods).

jmonroe

driver100 said:

stickguy said:

ab348 said:

Back in the '60s I remember my brother and his buddy fixing the exhaust pipe of the buddy's Austin Healey 3000 with a tomato paste can.

I fixed a hole in the floor of my corolla with a spare roof shingle. Worked great!

I had an old British Envoy and they welded in a metal plate, but, a roof shingle....that is brilliant!

NO, that's being cheap. I'm never going to ask for @stickguy's advice about how to fix anything.

jmonroe

tbirdmarco

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KXxkT0FbWio

jmonroe

tbirdmarco said:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KXxkT0FbWio

Hey Marco, why do have the standard Edmunds issued mug shot now? What happened to your T-bird?

jmonroe

tbirdmarco

 G Munro it’s because I have to post it from my computer can you copy and paste the link with my phone haven’t figured out a way to do it yet that works for me have to go on my computer to post those links only I could be why ha ha good question though G Monro who knew Ha ha ha have a good night man into everyone in here 

tbirdmarco

 I don’t think it posted the picture of my three bird now even when using my phone there must be a glitch today with Edmunds 

tbirdmarco

 Wow you’re a stoner that’s a lot of running for your lunch break ha ha Ha and in the rain to very nice Ha ha ha 

tbirdmarco

 Wow that really what’s your top or friend from the Boston area his name he sounds like he’s a druggie Ha ha ha crazy voice dictation and I tried to say slow totally botched up wow ha ha Ha just made me laugh 

tbirdmarco

 Think mom is going to go for a walk or run of four she couldn’t care less about cars but I do what can I do it’s her money came Drager where she doesn’t want to go think visiting another Nissan dealer on Friday good one though compared to the fools at the other one we went to a few months ago 

tbirdmarco

 And botched up the names of the cars too ha ha Ha can win today oh well it is what it is makes me laugh like crazy 

tbirdmarco

 Yes driver 100 I know who to ask when I need help can ask G Monro Ha ha ha or if you’d like to ha ha Ha 

imidazol97

After seeing some of the plumbing work and appliance work, I think a couple of us will be interested in a brief, visual aid on tool selection...

qbrozen

Close, but I substitue a 3' pipe for the grinder. 

nyccarguy

xwesx

graphicguy said:

Michaell....Congrats on the new digs.

I’m the same way, big ticket purchases like cars, houses, etc. I buy on a whim.

But, I was just doing research on high capacity SD Cards, and spent two days researching all the 128GB cards to find the best for the price. How much? About $60.

I did something similar a few weeks ago (on SD cards, not big ticket items). After finally choosing a 64GB card and a "matching" flash drive, I took a bunch of time to load a series of audio books onto them for future trips. I then took my shiny new card out, loaded it into the Q7, and promptly received "unreadable device" on the screen. What gives?!

Oh, hah. Minor detail.... the Audi MMI system will only read a 32GB drive. /sigh

I really hope the system in the Forester will manage to read the 64GB flash drive, or I just struck out big time!

xwesx

jmonroe said:

I have a very simple 5/12 pitch roof. No hips, no valleys. Just a plain easy slab roof. Got 2 estimates so far. One for $7500 and one for $5300 (my brother has used this guy and thinks he's great).

I lost a couple shingles about a week ago due to high winds. One guy said I should check with my insurance company to see if they would do anything about it. I doubt that will be covered for a 22 year old roof but this guy said he has seen cases where my insurance company (supposedly the best around here for car and house) is pretty good about roof damage at almost any age. Said he has even done several complete sides (not both sides) where just small areas were damaged. I'm not counting on it but they will be out on Tuesday for a look see.

I'll trade with you.

jmonroe

I don't blame you one bit for farming out the roof repair! I think I spent nearly four days, all day, laying the shingles on ours when we first built. Early October, highs in the upper 30s, windy, 22' off the ground. I was so glad to be done with that. I put "50 year" shingles on, so hopefully they will last a lot longer than I'm going to care about! Sadly, that was already twelve years ago.

oldfarmer50

Two interesting items in the news today.

First, they are closing down a Chevy Cruze production line because no one is buying sedans.

They must be buying SUVs because I also heard that the new Lincoln Navigator only spends 7 days on the lot.

xwesx

isellhondas said:

It was hard to avoid them and of course, a good salesperson can turn a "flake" into a buyer sometimes. There were times we knew immediately that we had taken the "wrong" customer and we called that "getting ambushed". It happens and it's part of the job. The worst "up" whas the shopper who walked in and said..." Hi, I would like to test drive a ......" I used to try to stay clear of people looking at S-2000's and used sports cars. They seemed to attract the biggest "strokes". Still in the words of management...." You never know?" or " All shoppers are buyers if you work them right!" True? Yeah, it happened!

I use my local dealerships to familiarize myself with new models. I usually try to drive any new Subaru when there are significant updates (new drivetrains, etc.), as well as a few other makes and models. I have no intention of buying from any of the local dealers, and I'm certain to tell them up front that I am just driving today so that they use as little time as possible on me.

They win any which way as far as I can tell. They'll still sell that car to a local sucker, and, if I do buy one of their make somewhere else, they are still the only game in town for service.

roadburner

So... It looks like I will be debating my opponent at a forum in the near future; the details are being hammered out on a Facebook page that follows local politics in my county. One person was asking about the topics that should be discussed and one of my supporters replied:
"Anything but 'Your mama' jokes- because RB is so good at those that someone would claim election fraud or something."

28firefighter

roadburner said:

So... It looks like I will be debating my opponent at a forum in the near future; the details are being hammered out on a Facebook page that follows local politics in my county. One person was asking about the topics that should be discussed and one of my supporters replied: "Anything but 'Your mama' jokes- because RB is so good at those that someone would claim election fraud or something."

I wish more campaigns had a sense of humor. 

xwesx

If I want to get a hold of a manual Cruze diesel, I'm probably going to have to make that decision relatively soon. Why can't these manufacturers build their vehicles on MY schedule?!

Separate note on that washing machine fix by Q: My washing machine is going on fourteen years old now. I had to pull it apart when it was about nine in order to replace the bearings. It's a front loader, and has two pressed automotive bearings (like what you would have on fixed-shaft axles). Man was that a job! According to the manufacturer, they were "non-replaceable." I think I know why they said that now, but that didn't change the fact that they technically ARE replaceable!

When I got it all torn down, the amount of corrosion on the basket's spider arm (basically the part that connects the clothes tumbler with the shaft connected to the motor) was a bit horrifying. I was hoping for another three years or so before catastrophic failure of the arm... and here I am at five!

Last year, I replaced the water pump and put new shock absorbers on it. All told, I think I've put another 50% of the cost of a new machine into this old one. We have probably run at least 7,000 loads through it; it is getting to the point that I am thankful for every load I get out of it!

xwesx

tbirdmarco said:

 Wow that really what’s your top or friend from the Boston area his name he sounds like he’s a druggie Ha ha ha crazy voice dictation and I tried to say slow totally botched up wow ha ha Ha just made me laugh 

I'm glad I am not the only one, Marco! Although, not nice of you to call @laurasdada a stoner! Hehehe....

nyccarguy

My washing machine is starting to make some big banging noises.  We do A LOT of laundry (there are 5 of us).  I’m thinking of replacing it before it goes KABOOM!

Mr_Shiftright

oldfarmer50 said:

Two interesting items in the news today.

First, they are closing down a Chevy Cruze production line because no one is buying sedans.

They must be buying SUVs because I also heard that the new Lincoln Navigator only spends 7 days on the lot.

The new Navigator is a *really* nice vehicle. I think the interior is just stunning. Well, at that price it should be.

driver100

tbirdmarco said:

 Yes driver 100 I know who to ask when I need help can ask G Monro Ha ha ha or if you’d like to ha ha Ha 

Your going to take the guy who duct tapes 180 baby jars together to make a parts holder thing?
Who are you referring to Marco, "Wow you’re a stoner that’s a lot of running for your lunch break"
I have never taken any kind of illegal drugs......those charges were dropped a few months ago....ha ha.

cdnpinhead

28firefighter said:

I wish more campaigns had a sense of humor.

The electorate also needs to have one. In today's world, that is highly unlikely. Either way, it's a nice thought.

driver100

nyccarguy said:

My washing machine is starting to make some big banging noises.  We do A LOT of laundry (there are 5 of us).  I’m thinking of replacing it before it goes KABOOM!

How old is it? If it is about 14 years I would say, you got your moneys worth, time for a new one. That is the way I do it, since I can't fix stuff like that. Or see what JMonroe says - but be prepared for a few pages on a story about the day he decided to fix his washing machine - and how he did it.

thebean

nyccarguy said:

My washing machine is starting to make some big banging noises.  We do A LOT of laundry (there are 5 of us).  I’m thinking of replacing it before it goes KABOOM!

We replaced a 20 year old Maytag last year.  The closest thing to old Maytags today is Speed Queen.  Made in USA and looks to be made to last.  Wife likes simple machines and this one fits the bill.  Hoping to get 15 years out of it.

pensfan83

oldfarmer50 said:

They must be buying SUVs because I also heard that the new Lincoln Navigator only spends 7 days on the lot.

That sounds about right though it's not just people trading in their sedans. The nearby Lincoln dealer's used lot is chock full of Durangos, Grand Cherokees, Explorers, saw even a few of the midsize Lexus (RX350 I think?) so even those with SUV's are trading up. I recall reading that the biggest selling Navigators are the ones loaded to the gills and going for close or over six figures. That's nuts.

Mr_Shiftright

Yep, about $80K and up for all the bells and whistles. I think it's competitive in its price class.

roadburner

28firefighter said:

roadburner said:

So... It looks like I will be debating my opponent at a forum in the near future; the details are being hammered out on a Facebook page that follows local politics in my county. One person was asking about the topics that should be discussed and one of my supporters replied:
"Anything but 'Your mama' jokes- because RB is so good at those that someone would claim election fraud or something."

I wish more campaigns had a sense of humor. 

When I decided to run this last time my wife and I and several friends discussed it and decided that while we wanted to win we were not going to take things too seriously. if the electorate doessn't like that approach I'm okay with it.

qbrozen

xwesx said:

If I want to get a hold of a manual Cruze diesel, I'm probably going to have to make that decision relatively soon. Why can't these manufacturers build their vehicles on MY schedule?! Separate note on that washing machine fix by Q: My washing machine is going on fourteen years old now. I had to pull it apart when it was about nine in order to replace the bearings. It's a front loader, and has two pressed automotive bearings (like what you would have on fixed-shaft axles). Man was that a job! According to the manufacturer, they were "non-replaceable." I think I know why they said that now, but that didn't change the fact that they technically ARE replaceable! When I got it all torn down, the amount of corrosion on the basket's spider arm (basically the part that connects the clothes tumbler with the shaft connected to the motor) was a bit horrifying. I was hoping for another three years or so before catastrophic failure of the arm... and here I am at five! Last year, I replaced the water pump and put new shock absorbers on it. All told, I think I've put another 50% of the cost of a new machine into this old one. We have probably run at least 7,000 loads through it; it is getting to the point that I am thankful for every load I get out of it!

Good for you! 
I'll likely have to do the same thing with our Duet washer. Also 14 yrs old. I left it at our previous home for the renters and bought a new top loader Samsung for this house when we moved in. My wife never stopped complaining that it was awful and did not get clothes as clean as our old one. So when the first set of renters moved out 10 mos later, I brought the new washer to that house and the old one back to our home. 

roadburner

I hated to read of Harry Anderson's passing. Night Court made its debut in 1984- two years before I became a judge at the age of 29. It wasn't long before I realized that the show was a stunningly accurate depiction of courts of limited jurisdiction- AKA "The Trenches"-just like the one I practiced in. At one point or another I dealt with the same type of characters Judge Stone worked with- a womanizing prosecutor, a cynical chain-smoking bailiff, a couple of idealistic public defenders and a steady stream of bizarre and/or hilarious defendants, plaintiffs, and prosecuting witnesses.
RIP Harry...

tbirdmarco

 Driver 100   Lol lol lol

tbirdmarco

 On the fixing stuff was referring to clean G Monro Ha ha ha 

tbirdmarco

 Driver 100 played the charges were dropped long time ago ha ha Ha 

tbirdmarco

 See west you’re not the only one ha ha Ha I know this damn dictation gets me into trouble calling people crazy things ha ha Ha   Lol lol lol