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iluvmysephia1

Sorry about Fred, ab348. We just went through it with our Pomeranian, Cotey. On the morning of my last night of work, Friday night, so it was yesterday morning, my co-worker finished up his work and went home to sleep. I was alone, finishing up my work, and thoughts of Cotey came rushing in. Extreme sadness. We get so close to our pets.

Condolences on your loss.

abacomike

snakeweasel said:

imidazol97 said:

snakeweasel said:

fintail said:

Does the Audi/BMW turn one into an aggressive yutz, or do jerks gravitate to those brands? Does an old Buick or obese SUV make someone slow down and lose self-awareness in the left lane, or are they just magnets for the oblivious? The mysteries of life

imidazol97 said:

Does the car being driven by the smaller percentage of aggressive drivers make a difference?

I would think that certain demographics would be attracted to certain brands/ makes/types of cars. I'll leave it at that.

Shouldn't stereotype... from the Free Press:
Brothers Matt and Andy Wonnacott of Livonia are young, single guys who choose to drive Buicks.

They are atypical Buick buyers given its reputation as an old-man sedan brand. But the Wonnacotts are unfazed.

"Look at them now, they don't look like old people's cars," said Matt Wonnacott, 37, who described his 2015 Buick Regal sedan as fast, reliable and stylish. "I don't care about perception, I just want what makes me happy."

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2018/06/27/gm-buick-enclave-regal-sales/717550002/

Not stereotyping here, just noting that certain demographics will be drawn towards certain cars not that all drivers of certain cars are like that. A recently divorced 40 something guy with a 20 year old girlfriend is more likely to buy a Porcshe 911 than a Chevy Cruz, but that's not saying that all or even most 911 drivers fit that description.

There is another possibility regarding the 40 year old man with his 20 year old girlfriend - he can buy the Porsche for himself and a Chevy Cruz for his girlfriend. Kills two birds with two stones!

jmonroe

abacomike said:

snakeweasel said:

imidazol97 said:

snakeweasel said:

fintail said:

Does the Audi/BMW turn one into an aggressive yutz, or do jerks gravitate to those brands? Does an old Buick or obese SUV make someone slow down and lose self-awareness in the left lane, or are they just magnets for the oblivious? The mysteries of life

imidazol97 said:

Does the car being driven by the smaller percentage of aggressive drivers make a difference?

I would think that certain demographics would be attracted to certain brands/ makes/types of cars. I'll leave it at that.

Shouldn't stereotype... from the Free Press:
Brothers Matt and Andy Wonnacott of Livonia are young, single guys who choose to drive Buicks.

They are atypical Buick buyers given its reputation as an old-man sedan brand. But the Wonnacotts are unfazed.

"Look at them now, they don't look like old people's cars," said Matt Wonnacott, 37, who described his 2015 Buick Regal sedan as fast, reliable and stylish. "I don't care about perception, I just want what makes me happy."

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2018/06/27/gm-buick-enclave-regal-sales/717550002/

Not stereotyping here, just noting that certain demographics will be drawn towards certain cars not that all drivers of certain cars are like that. A recently divorced 40 something guy with a 20 year old girlfriend is more likely to buy a Porcshe 911 than a Chevy Cruz, but that's not saying that all or even most 911 drivers fit that description.

There is another possibility regarding the 40 year old man with his 20 year old girlfriend - he can buy the Porsche for himself and a Chevy Cruz for his girlfriend. Kills two birds with two stones!

And just how far do you think he will get doing that? Should be done the other way. That 40 year old you're talking about is brain dead so why would she need him?

jmonroe

jmonroe

oldfarmer50 said:

nyccarguy said:

You don’t know how bad the roads are until you drive them in a 14’ Box Truck.  Due to a medical emergency that my driver experienced yesterday, I’ve spent some seat time getting myself acquainted with our company’s 2006 Mitsubishi FUSO FE180.  Here’s a shot of it while we were unloading at a stop in Manhattan this AM.

I can't imagine how hard it would be to manuver that in the city. Good job not scraping it up.

BTW, aren't you afraid to post your name and phone number on the internet? Don't you worry that one of the strange characters that lurk here will be calling you up in the middle of the night and asking you what wax your car is wearing?

That post was probably for my benefit so I called the number shown on the truck to ask. All I got was a recording that that they were closed for the weekend and to call back on Monday morning at 9:30 (sounds like he does banking hours). I also heard a sales pitch for some black pipe that they will be having a sale on starting on Monday. I don't need any black pipe but I could be interested in a good price on some janitorial supplies for Mrs. j. I never knew he peddled that too. That was a well kept secret he's kept from us guys in here.

jmonroe

abacomike

I always watch "The Incredible Doctor Pol" every Saturday evening on the NatGeoWild channel. I find it entertaining and informative. Last night, Dr. Pol posed a question to the viewers - "...what is the difference between a cat and a frog?" The answer is, "...a cat has 9 lives while a frog croaks every night!"

Thought I'd share that with you guys for a chuckle.

abacomike

As you all know, I have a keen interest in children with Autism - especially Asperger's Syndrome. One of my friends asked me if I subscribed to Netflix - and my response was that I do. He suggested I go on to Netflix and search for one of their short series entitled, "ATYPICAL". It is a 6 part series about a high school teenager who suffers from autism - probably with Asperger's Syndrome. It is a comedy drama series about the frustrations the boy experiences - like taking verbal comments made to him "literally" rather than figuratively. It includes his interactions with other 17 and 18 year olds, his mother and father, his sister and the family as a whole and how they deal with life.

I found it one of the very best series I have ever viewed. I laughed at the various situations he gets himself in and out of. My eyes teared at his frustrations and insecurities. I empathized with the parents as well as sister.

It is unbelievably well acted by all characters. It's a must see if you want some good laughs and some serious knowledge about these neurological disorders from the perspective of the boy, the parents, the sister and all tose he comes into contact with.

In the last episode, it seems as if there will be another 7-8 episodes based upon the way it ended.

Remember, "ATYPICAL" on Netflix.

suydam

stickguy said:

I never use my phone for sites where there are forums or I try to post. Just to look stuff up. But I have no issues with Edmunds (logging in or fonts) on my PC or iPad. Comment all the time on the pad.

No problems with either iPhone or iPad. You can always make the font bigger by spreading the page apart wth your fingers.

So sorry about your cat. We lost ours a few months ago and I’m still having a hard time with that.

oldfarmer50

jmonroe said:

oldfarmer50 said:

nyccarguy said:

You don’t know how bad the roads are until you drive them in a 14’ Box Truck.  Due to a medical emergency that my driver experienced yesterday, I’ve spent some seat time getting myself acquainted with our company’s 2006 Mitsubishi FUSO FE180.  Here’s a shot of it while we were unloading at a stop in Manhattan this AM.

I can't imagine how hard it would be to manuver that in the city. Good job not scraping it up.

BTW, aren't you afraid to post your name and phone number on the internet? Don't you worry that one of the strange characters that lurk here will be calling you up in the middle of the night and asking you what wax your car is wearing?

That post was probably for my benefit so I called the number shown on the truck to ask. All I got was a recording that that they were closed for the weekend and to call back on Monday morning at 9:30 (sounds like he does banking hours). I also heard a sales pitch for some black pipe that they will be having a sale on starting on Monday. I don't need any black pipe but I could be interested in a good price on some janitorial supplies for Mrs. j. I never knew he peddled that too. That was a well kept secret he's kept from us guys in here.

jmonroe

Ha ha I think you have a guilty conscience Mr. Monroe. Yet in the end you DID call him up. I hope you weren't breathing heavy.

abacomike

I posted a couple of times in the last few weeks about the fiasco with "SUNPASS", the system the State of Florida uses to collect tolls on all of its toll roads using a transponder. Well, finally, they got their website and mobile App working as of yesterday. I checked all the tolls they charged against my account and I noticed all of June and most of July tolls have not been billed. Why? Because their multi-million dollar system crashed the first day they implemented it back at the beginning of June. So, I estimated that I spent about $30 using the Turnpike the past 6 weeks that will not be collected or charged because of the "technical" issues with the new system. I wonder how many millions of dollars the Toll Road Administration will have lost over this mess. Astonishing that the media did not get a hold of this for those 6 weeks - they seem to cover just about everything else - how come not one media outlet (newspapers, TV, Radio) covered this? Hmmm, smells fishy to me!

jmonroe

oldfarmer50 said:

jmonroe said:

oldfarmer50 said:

nyccarguy said:

You don’t know how bad the roads are until you drive them in a 14’ Box Truck.  Due to a medical emergency that my driver experienced yesterday, I’ve spent some seat time getting myself acquainted with our company’s 2006 Mitsubishi FUSO FE180.  Here’s a shot of it while we were unloading at a stop in Manhattan this AM.

I can't imagine how hard it would be to manuver that in the city. Good job not scraping it up.

BTW, aren't you afraid to post your name and phone number on the internet? Don't you worry that one of the strange characters that lurk here will be calling you up in the middle of the night and asking you what wax your car is wearing?

That post was probably for my benefit so I called the number shown on the truck to ask. All I got was a recording that that they were closed for the weekend and to call back on Monday morning at 9:30 (sounds like he does banking hours). I also heard a sales pitch for some black pipe that they will be having a sale on starting on Monday. I don't need any black pipe but I could be interested in a good price on some janitorial supplies for Mrs. j. I never knew he peddled that too. That was a well kept secret he's kept from us guys in here.

jmonroe

Ha ha I think you have a guilty conscience Mr. Monroe. Yet in the end you DID call him up. I hope you weren't breathing heavy.

The last thing I can be accused of is having a guilty conscience. As for breathing, at my age, any kind of breathing is good.

jmonroe

jmonroe

abacomike said:

I posted a couple of times in the last few weeks about the fiasco with "SUNPASS", the system the State of Florida uses to collect tolls on all of its toll roads using a transponder. Well, finally, they got their website and mobile App working as of yesterday. I checked all the tolls they charged against my account and I noticed all of June and most of July tolls have not been billed. Why? Because their multi-million dollar system crashed the first day they implemented it back at the beginning of June. So, I estimated that I spent about $30 using the Turnpike the past 6 weeks that will not be collected or charged because of the "technical" issues with the new system. I wonder how many millions of dollars the Toll Road Administration will have lost over this mess. Astonishing that the media did not get a hold of this for those 6 weeks - they seem to cover just about everything else - how come not one media outlet (newspapers, TV, Radio) covered this? Hmmm, smells fishy to me!

If I had to guess, I'd say it was because it wasn't a PC topic like yelling at your neighbors dog for going on your lawn or some other cry baby thing.

As for your tolls, when they get a copy of your post, you will be billed accordingly. As a responsible US citizen, I feel that is the PC way to handle this oversight.

jmonroe

berri

Regarding that Livonia, MI millennial couple and their Buick preference; First, it does show the fallibility of stereotyping, but from another possible perspective, maybe they are eligible for a GM family plan price living in that area. Regardless, I don't think a Buick is much of a risk these days.

imidazol97

berri said:

Regarding that Livonia, MI millennial couple and their Buick preference; First, it does show the fallibility of stereotyping, but from another possible perspective, maybe they are eligible for a GM family plan price living in that area. Regardless, I don't think a Buick is much of a risk these days.

I'd suggest a Ford discount might be more likely. I was amazed when we'd visit friends living in the Canton/Plymouth upscale area and there were so many Lincolns on the road and in the driveways. I'm sure there are lots of GM associated plans for discounts there, too, so your point is well taken.

It's just that here in flyover country Lincolns were not as common then as I saw in SE Michigan.

snakeweasel

abacomike said:

I posted a couple of times in the last few weeks about the fiasco with "SUNPASS", the system the State of Florida uses to collect tolls on all of its toll roads using a transponder. Well, finally, they got their website and mobile App working as of yesterday. I checked all the tolls they charged against my account and I noticed all of June and most of July tolls have not been billed. Why? Because their multi-million dollar system crashed the first day they implemented it back at the beginning of June. So, I estimated that I spent about $30 using the Turnpike the past 6 weeks that will not be collected or charged because of the "technical" issues with the new system. I wonder how many millions of dollars the Toll Road Administration will have lost over this mess. Astonishing that the media did not get a hold of this for those 6 weeks - they seem to cover just about everything else - how come not one media outlet (newspapers, TV, Radio) covered this? Hmmm, smells fishy to me!

Send me the $30, I'll make sure they will get it. 

oldfarmer50

jmonroe said:

oldfarmer50 said:

jmonroe said:

oldfarmer50 said:

nyccarguy said:

You don’t know how bad the roads are until you drive them in a 14’ Box Truck.  Due to a medical emergency that my driver experienced yesterday, I’ve spent some seat time getting myself acquainted with our company’s 2006 Mitsubishi FUSO FE180.  Here’s a shot of it while we were unloading at a stop in Manhattan this AM.

I can't imagine how hard it would be to manuver that in the city. Good job not scraping it up.

BTW, aren't you afraid to post your name and phone number on the internet? Don't you worry that one of the strange characters that lurk here will be calling you up in the middle of the night and asking you what wax your car is wearing?

That post was probably for my benefit so I called the number shown on the truck to ask. All I got was a recording that that they were closed for the weekend and to call back on Monday morning at 9:30 (sounds like he does banking hours). I also heard a sales pitch for some black pipe that they will be having a sale on starting on Monday. I don't need any black pipe but I could be interested in a good price on some janitorial supplies for Mrs. j. I never knew he peddled that too. That was a well kept secret he's kept from us guys in here.

jmonroe

Ha ha I think you have a guilty conscience Mr. Monroe. Yet in the end you DID call him up. I hope you weren't breathing heavy.

The last thing I can be accused of is having a guilty conscience. As for breathing, at my age, any kind of breathing is good.

jmonroe

LOL Amen to that!

oldfarmer50

berri said:

Regarding that Livonia, MI millennial couple and their Buick preference; First, it does show the fallibility of stereotyping, but from another possible perspective, maybe they are eligible for a GM family plan price living in that area. Regardless, I don't think a Buick is much of a risk these days.

I was behind one of these (Cascadia) yesterday and I thought it looked sharp from the back even though it looked a bit like a Solara from the front. Wouldn't mind having one. Not your grandpa's Buick.

iluvmysephia1

abacomike - thanks for the tip on the film series 'Atypical.' I think Mrs. iluvmysephia1 and I would both like it.

We're still needing to see 'Longmire' season 6. We've watched seasons 1-5 already and love the series. That series may not be back, which would be a shame, for sure. It's about a sheriff who's honest and tough and strong, his two remaining deputies and their lives, plus an adjoining Indian reservation and Indian-run Casino that keep his Sheriff's office hopping. The crime on the nearby rez intertwines with the crime in Absaroca County and it's never a dull moment. Once you get ta know the characters Absaroca County-wide, the show becomes extremely interesting and also addicting.

benjaminh

iluvmysephia1 said:

abacomike - thanks for the tip on the film series 'Atypical.' I think Mrs. iluvmysephia1 and I would both like it.

We're still needing to see 'Longmire' season 6. We've watched seasons 1-5 already and love the series. That series may not be back, which would be a shame, for sure. It's about a sheriff who's honest and tough and strong, his two remaining deputies and their lives, plus an adjoining Indian reservation and Indian-run Casino that keep his Sheriff's office hopping. The crime on the nearby rez intertwines with the crime in Absaroca County and it's never a dull moment. Once you get ta know the characters Absaroca County-wide, the show becomes extremely interesting and also addicting.

Great show. But yes, Longmire has ended its run. Recommended. One of my favorite shows of the last ten years, although the very last episode I was a little bit mixed about—but that's all I'll say.

tjc78

Anyone watch Power on Starz? Very violent, but also very entertaining.

iluvmysephia1

benjaminh - I'll get back to ya after we watch Season 6 about what you are thinking about the very last episode of 'Longmire'.

abacomike

oldfarmer50 said:

Regarding that Livonia, MI millennial couple and their Buick preference; First, it does show the fallibility of stereotyping, but from another possible perspective, maybe they are eligible for a GM family plan price living in that area. Regardless, I don't think a Buick is much of a risk these days.

I was behind one of these (Cascadia) yesterday and I thought it looked sharp from the back even though it looked a bit like a Solara from the front. Wouldn't mind having one. Not your grandpa's Buick.

That convertible is definitely sharp looking - but those wheels have to go!  

benjaminh

Since it seems we're allowed to go OT and mention TV shows, I also recommend Bosch. Here's the 2-minute season one trailer....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuVAP_4TQEY

abacomike

tjc78 said:

Anyone watch Power on Starz? Very violent, but also very entertaining.

I watched a a number of episodes, but I found it difficult to keep up with.  Very dark drama and, as you mentioned, quite violent.

I enjoy some action and violence, but more like “Reds” and “Reds 2” as well as the “Mission Impossible” flicks with Tom Cruise where they mix in some humor along with the suspense.  Like the James Bond movies also because there is a mix of suspense, humor, drama and violence.

I have been enjoying the USA Neteork’s “Shooter” starring Ryan Philippe.  They are currently showing new episodes of season 3 on USA.  You can see seasons 1 and 2 on Netflix.  USA on demand might have them as well.

berri

I just like living vicariously

abacomike

benjaminh said:

Since it seems we're allowed to go OT and mention TV show, I also recommend Bosch. Here's the short season one trailer.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuVAP_4TQEY

I don’t know about “allowed” to go off topic, but let’s just say our moderators are flexible so long as we stay away from politics and personal attacks toward other posters.  As long as we remain civil and courteous.

Speaking about “cars”, my odometer just turned over to 6000 miles - it’s 8 months since I picked it up.  Another 4 months and I get to have the oil and filter changed - an exciting occurrence for me as the older posters here know full well! 

jmonroe

abacomike said:

benjaminh said:

Since it seems we're allowed to go OT and mention TV show, I also recommend Bosch. Here's the short season one trailer....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuVAP_4TQEY

I don’t know about “allowed” to go off topic, but let’s just say our moderators are flexible so long as we stay away from politics and personal attacks toward other posters.  As long as we remain civil and courteous.

Speaking about “cars”, my odometer just turned over to 6000 miles - it’s 8 months since I picked it up.  Another 4 months and I get to have the oil and filter changed - an exciting occurrence for me as the older posters here know full well! 

So what's the big deal about 6000 miles in 8 months? My 2015 Genesis was 3 years old last month and as it sits in my garage it has just under 7,500 miles.

It seems like every time I decide to take it somewhere, Mrs. j says, "do you really want to take it? That place has skinny parking spaces. I don't want to hear you crying about scratches if you do". It's almost gotten to the point where I just want to finally show it off. My tool bench and tools are tired of looking at it already.

jmonroe

abacomike

jmonroe said:

benjaminh said:

Since it seems we're allowed to go OT and mention TV show, I also recommend Bosch. Here's the short season one trailer.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuVAP_4TQEY

I don’t know about “allowed” to go off topic, but let’s just say our moderators are flexible so long as we stay away from politics and personal attacks toward other posters.  As long as we remain civil and courteous.

Speaking about “cars”, my odometer just turned over to 6000 miles - it’s 8 months since I picked it up.  Another 4 months and I get to have the oil and filter changed - an exciting occurrence for me as the older posters here know full well! 

So what's the big deal about 6000 miles in 8 months? My 2015 Genesis was 3 years old last month and as it sits in my garage it has just under 7,500 miles. It seems like every time I decide to take it somewhere, Mrs. j says, "do you really want to take it? That place has skinny parking spaces. I don't want to hear you crying about scratches if you do". It's almost gotten to the point where I just want to finally show it off. My tool bench and tools are tired of looking at it already. jmonroe

That is hysterical, jmonroe.  A 3-year-old-car with less than 7500 miles on the odometer because it sits in your garage.  Mrs. jmonroe has succeeded in camouflaging her true, inner-most feelings about that wannabe Mercedes Benz in the garage - she obviously doesn’t want to be seen in that wannabe.  It’s a embarrassment to her.  You just missed her mixed messaging all these years.  Besides, what’s to show off?  Just another run-of-the-mill wannabe.

She knows that the only reason you bought that Korean MB wannabe was so you would have something to wax every week.  She knows you too well - a scratch or a ding on that car caused by taking it out of the garage would mean another visit to the Genesis dealer for a trade up to a newer model that is not blemished - so you could nonchalantly continue waxing a perfect car.

Smart lady, that Mrs. jmonroe - she knows her husbands weaknesses right down to the last ding or scratch.  What a gal! 

sda

benjaminh said:

iluvmysephia1 said:

abacomike - thanks for the tip on the film series 'Atypical.' I think Mrs. iluvmysephia1 and I would both like it.

We're still needing to see 'Longmire' season 6. We've watched seasons 1-5 already and love the series. That series may not be back, which would be a shame, for sure. It's about a sheriff who's honest and tough and strong, his two remaining deputies and their lives, plus an adjoining Indian reservation and Indian-run Casino that keep his Sheriff's office hopping. The crime on the nearby rez intertwines with the crime in Absaroca County and it's never a dull moment. Once you get ta know the characters Absaroca County-wide, the show becomes extremely interesting and also addicting.

Great show. But yes, Longmire has ended its run. Recommended. One of my favorite shows of the last ten years, although the very last episode I was a little bit mixed about—but that's all I'll say.

Agree on all points. Very enjoyable.

abacomike

sda said:

abacomike - thanks for the tip on the film series 'Atypical.' I think Mrs. iluvmysephia1 and I would both like it.

We're still needing to see 'Longmire' season 6. We've watched seasons 1-5 already and love the series. That series may not be back, which would be a shame, for sure. It's about a sheriff who's honest and tough and strong, his two remaining deputies and their lives, plus an adjoining Indian reservation and Indian-run Casino that keep his Sheriff's office hopping. The crime on the nearby rez intertwines with the crime in Absaroca County and it's never a dull moment. Once you get ta know the characters Absaroca County-wide, the show becomes extremely interesting and also addicting.

Great show. But yes, Longmire has ended its run. Recommended. One of my favorite shows of the last ten years, although the very last episode I was a little bit mixed about—but that's all I'll say.

Agree on all points. Very enjoyable.

That new series “Yellowstone” is outstanding.  Kevin Costner does a stupendous job as the head of a wealthy family in current day Montana, IIRC, on a huge ranch adjacent to an Indian Reservation.  Great drama, suspense, but definitely no comedy.  Best series, IMHO, currently on TV.

stickguy

I thought I was bad. My car just broke 5,500 miles. In just about 9 months. Though the daughter taking it has added some. And the 3 weeks commuting before she moves and gets her own car will run it up, since that is about 90 miles/day. Plus whatever other running around she does, so at least 1,500 miles. Ouch.

jmonroe

abacomike said:

jmonroe said:

benjaminh said:

Since it seems we're allowed to go OT and mention TV show, I also recommend Bosch. Here's the short season one trailer....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuVAP_4TQEY

I don’t know about “allowed” to go off topic, but let’s just say our moderators are flexible so long as we stay away from politics and personal attacks toward other posters.  As long as we remain civil and courteous.

Speaking about “cars”, my odometer just turned over to 6000 miles - it’s 8 months since I picked it up.  Another 4 months and I get to have the oil and filter changed - an exciting occurrence for me as the older posters here know full well! 

So what's the big deal about 6000 miles in 8 months? My 2015 Genesis was 3 years old last month and as it sits in my garage it has just under 7,500 miles.

It seems like every time I decide to take it somewhere, Mrs. j says, "do you really want to take it? That place has skinny parking spaces. I don't want to hear you crying about scratches if you do". It's almost gotten to the point where I just want to finally show it off. My tool bench and tools are tired of looking at it already.

jmonroe

That is hysterical, jmonroe.  A 3-year-old-car with less than 7500 miles on the odometer because it sits in your garage.  Mrs. jmonroe has succeeded in camouflaging her true, inner-most feelings about that wannabe Mercedes Benz in the garage - she obviously doesn’t want to be seen in that wannabe.  It’s a embarrassment to her.  You just missed her mixed messaging all these years.  Besides, what’s to show off?  Just another run-of-the-mill wannabe.

She knows that the only reason you bought that Korean MB wannabe was so you would have something to wax every week.  She knows you too well - a scratch or a ding on that car caused by taking it out of the garage would mean another visit to the Genesis dealer for a trade up to a newer model that is not blemished - so you could nonchalantly continue waxing a perfect car.

Smart lady, that Mrs. jmonroe - she knows her husbands weaknesses right down to the last ding or scratch.  What a gal! 

You could be right but, I don't think so. While she is cunning I doubt she's that devious. At least I don't think she is. The only way to know for sure is to see if she has a conniption if I say, "let's go look at a Benz.

jmonroe

abacomike

jmonroe said:

jmonroe said:

benjaminh said:

Since it seems we're allowed to go OT and mention TV show, I also recommend Bosch. Here's the short season one trailer.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuVAP_4TQEY

I don’t know about “allowed” to go off topic, but let’s just say our moderators are flexible so long as we stay away from politics and personal attacks toward other posters.  As long as we remain civil and courteous.

Speaking about “cars”, my odometer just turned over to 6000 miles - it’s 8 months since I picked it up.  Another 4 months and I get to have the oil and filter changed - an exciting occurrence for me as the older posters here know full well! 

So what's the big deal about 6000 miles in 8 months? My 2015 Genesis was 3 years old last month and as it sits in my garage it has just under 7,500 miles. It seems like every time I decide to take it somewhere, Mrs. j says, "do you really want to take it? That place has skinny parking spaces. I don't want to hear you crying about scratches if you do". It's almost gotten to the point where I just want to finally show it off. My tool bench and tools are tired of looking at it already. jmonroe

That is hysterical, jmonroe.  A 3-year-old-car with less than 7500 miles on the odometer because it sits in your garage.  Mrs. jmonroe has succeeded in camouflaging her true, inner-most feelings about that wannabe Mercedes Benz in the garage - she obviously doesn’t want to be seen in that wannabe.  It’s a embarrassment to her.  You just missed her mixed messaging all these years.  Besides, what’s to show off?  Just another run-of-the-mill wannabe.

She knows that the only reason you bought that Korean MB wannabe was so you would have something to wax every week.  She knows you too well - a scratch or a ding on that car caused by taking it out of the garage would mean another visit to the Genesis dealer for a trade up to a newer model that is not blemished - so you could nonchalantly continue waxing a perfect car.

Smart lady, that Mrs. jmonroe - she knows her husbands weaknesses right down to the last ding or scratch.  What a gal! 

You could be right but, I don't think so. While she is cunning I doubt she's that devious. At least I don't think she is. The only way to know for sure is to see if she has a conniption if I say, "let's go look at a Benz. jmonroe

Jmonroe, I can’t stop laughing.  Thanks for making an otherwise horrible week more than exhilarating.  I love your comments - “...I don’t think so; while she is cunning; I doubt she is that devious...”. Good grief man - how do you think she has been able to tolerate your idiosyncratic behaviors when it comes to your car - by being cunning, devious and, without doubt, holds her cards close to her vest.  I’ll bet she’s a great poker player.  She has learned the art of the “bluff” and can pick up on your “tells” perfectly.

Make sure you buy a pack of “Depends” and keep them handy when you reveal your intentions to visit a Mercedes Dealer.

Come to think of it, if you bought a new E 400 MB, you’d have a lot more miles on it after 3 years - it (the Benz) would fit Mrs. jmonroe’s personality to a tee!

jmonroe

abacomike said:

jmonroe said:

abacomike said:

jmonroe said:

benjaminh said:

Since it seems we're allowed to go OT and mention TV show, I also recommend Bosch. Here's the short season one trailer....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuVAP_4TQEY

I don’t know about “allowed” to go off topic, but let’s just say our moderators are flexible so long as we stay away from politics and personal attacks toward other posters.  As long as we remain civil and courteous.

Speaking about “cars”, my odometer just turned over to 6000 miles - it’s 8 months since I picked it up.  Another 4 months and I get to have the oil and filter changed - an exciting occurrence for me as the older posters here know full well! 

So what's the big deal about 6000 miles in 8 months? My 2015 Genesis was 3 years old last month and as it sits in my garage it has just under 7,500 miles.

It seems like every time I decide to take it somewhere, Mrs. j says, "do you really want to take it? That place has skinny parking spaces. I don't want to hear you crying about scratches if you do". It's almost gotten to the point where I just want to finally show it off. My tool bench and tools are tired of looking at it already.

jmonroe

That is hysterical, jmonroe.  A 3-year-old-car with less than 7500 miles on the odometer because it sits in your garage.  Mrs. jmonroe has succeeded in camouflaging her true, inner-most feelings about that wannabe Mercedes Benz in the garage - she obviously doesn’t want to be seen in that wannabe.  It’s a embarrassment to her.  You just missed her mixed messaging all these years.  Besides, what’s to show off?  Just another run-of-the-mill wannabe.

She knows that the only reason you bought that Korean MB wannabe was so you would have something to wax every week.  She knows you too well - a scratch or a ding on that car caused by taking it out of the garage would mean another visit to the Genesis dealer for a trade up to a newer model that is not blemished - so you could nonchalantly continue waxing a perfect car.

Smart lady, that Mrs. jmonroe - she knows her husbands weaknesses right down to the last ding or scratch.  What a gal! 

You could be right but, I don't think so. While she is cunning I doubt she's that devious. At least I don't think she is. The only way to know for sure is to see if she has a conniption if I say, "let's go look at a Benz.

jmonroe

Jmonroe, I can’t stop laughing.  Thanks for making an otherwise horrible week more than exhilarating.  I love your comments - “...I don’t think so; while she is cunning; I doubt she is that devious...”. Good grief man - how do you think she has been able to tolerate your idiosyncratic behaviors when it comes to your car - by being cunning, devious and, without doubt, holds her cards close to her vest.  I’ll bet she’s a great poker player.  She has learned the art of the “bluff” and can pick up on your “tells” perfectly.

Make sure you buy a pack of “Depends” and keep them handy when you reveal your intentions to visit a Mercedes Dealer.

Come to think of it, if you bought a new E 400 MB, you’d have a lot more miles on it after 3 years - it (the Benz) would fit Mrs. jmonroe’s personality to a tee!

Glad to have helped your week finish on an upbeat. If I had more nerve, I'd show Mrs. j your post but if she agreed with you and I let it slip out in here some day, I'd never hear the end of it, would I? :@

jmonroe

iluvmysephia1

jmonroe - you already have your cool car. Wait a minute - wasn't there some story that driver100 always ribs you about concerning a certain Nissan Altima - or was it a Nissan Maxima...where this lady is totally enamored with your rental Maxima?

Maybe you need ta go look at Nissan Maxima's - your Mrs. might like 'em too! One last hurrah of a car for ya. I tend ta like Nissan's latest body design language and the Nissan Sentra 6-speed, either the base 'S', or an 'SV' turbo 6-speed, or a 6-speed turbo NISMO continues to stay on iluv's personal automotive radar.

jmonroe

iluvmysephia1 said:

jmonroe - you already have your cool car. Wait a minute - wasn't there some story that driver100 always ribs you about concerning a certain Nissan Altima - or was it a Nissan Maxima...where this lady is totally enamored with your rental Maxima?

Maybe you need ta go look at Nissan Maxima's - your Mrs. might like 'em too! One last hurrah of a car for ya. I tend ta like Nissan's latest body design language and the Nissan Sentra 6-speed, either the base 'S', or an 'SV' turbo 6-speed, or a 6-speed turbo NISMO continues to stay on iluv's personal automotive radar.

In general I don't pay much attention to what @driver100 says but he seems to be jealous that a few people including a woman liked the 2015 black Altima that I had as a rental when Mrs. j's Subie was in the body shop getting a right front fender replaced in 2016. This jealousy probably stems from when his old Benz was rear ended and totaled and no one commented on the rentals he had.

As for getting a Maxima, Mrs. j is far from being a car person and if I suggested doing that she wouldn't know what I was talking about but if I said I was interested in a Benz she at least would know what that was. I'm not going to do that because I don't want to add fuel to the fire @Mike is trying to start. :@

BTW, where is @driver100 this morning. He likes to be the first to post, meaningfully or not.

jmonroe

driver100

BTW, where is @driver100 this morning. He likes to be the first to post, meaningfully or not.
jmonroe

Mr Driver has serious jet lag this morning. Got up at 6 a.m. London time yesterday, got to the airport at 10 a.m. for a 12:30 flight home. They had to replace the windshield in the plane (Speedy auto glass?), decided the windshield had to dry, so they switched planes. Got off the ground at 5 p.m., with 5 hours difference got to our house at 9 p.m. Unpacked, caught up on essentials until 11 p.m. Had been up for 22 hours. Left for tennis at 7:30 this morning.
Now I am home....but, going for groceries soon.

ab348

WTH someone would go out to play tennis at 0730 after being up for 22 hours escapes me.

jmonroe

ab348 said:

WTH someone would go out to play tennis at 0730 after being up for 22 hours escapes me.

Probably trying to show us that tennis guys are tough but we know better. How hard is it to run around in shorts for an hour or two?

BTW, happy anniversary jmonroe, now over 50 and still one step ahead of Mrs. j around the dining room table.

jmonroe

xwesx

abacomike said:

As you all know, I have a keen interest in children with Autism - especially Asperger's Syndrome. One of my friends asked me if I subscribed to Netflix - and my response was that I do. He suggested I go on to Netflix and search for one of their short series entitled, "ATYPICAL". It is a 6 part series about a high school teenager who suffers from autism - probably with Asperger's Syndrome. It is a comedy drama series about the frustrations the boy experiences - like taking verbal comments made to him "literally" rather than figuratively. It includes his interactions with other 17 and 18 year olds, his mother and father, his sister and the family as a whole and how they deal with life.

I found it one of the very best series I have ever viewed. I laughed at the various situations he gets himself in and out of. My eyes teared at his frustrations and insecurities. I empathized with the parents as well as sister.

It is unbelievably well acted by all characters. It's a must see if you want some good laughs and some serious knowledge about these neurological disorders from the perspective of the boy, the parents, the sister and all tose he comes into contact with.

In the last episode, it seems as if there will be another 7-8 episodes based upon the way it ended.

Remember, "ATYPICAL" on Netflix.

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like an interesting one. I probably will not end up seeing it due to it being held captive behind the Netflix paywall, but good to know it is out there!

We watched a movie many years back called Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes. Also a good one, and she did a fantastic job with the role.

My son has Aspberger's, and taking things literally was one thing that he did quite well. I am often being facetious, sarcastic, or just generally figurative in my speech, so I made a point of doing this around him frequently. After directing him toward my literal meaning for a few years, and always being sure to use non-verbal queues that made it more than obvious (to normal people) that I am not saying precisely what I mean, he began to pause after such statements and say, "You aren't being serious, are you...."

Now, at fourteen, he picks up on that stuff fairly well (even if not as easily as others who do not have this ASD trait) and with anyone.

driver100

ab348 said:

WTH someone would go out to play tennis at 0730 after being up for 22 hours escapes me.

I had an incident with my son in law....so I haven't slept too much since Thursday.......and I had to go and smash the ball around in case I got my hands on him.

I will explain below.

driver100

jmonroe said:

ab348 said:

WTH someone would go out to play tennis at 0730 after being up for 22 hours escapes me.

Probably trying to show us that tennis guys are tough but we know better. How hard is it to run around in shorts for an hour or two?

BTW, happy anniversary jmonroe, now over 50 and still one step ahead of Mrs. j around the dining room table.

jmonroe

Happy 50th.....and I hope next year Mrs JM catches you!

houdini1

xwesx said:

abacomike said:

As you all know, I have a keen interest in children with Autism - especially Asperger's Syndrome. One of my friends asked me if I subscribed to Netflix - and my response was that I do. He suggested I go on to Netflix and search for one of their short series entitled, "ATYPICAL". It is a 6 part series about a high school teenager who suffers from autism - probably with Asperger's Syndrome. It is a comedy drama series about the frustrations the boy experiences - like taking verbal comments made to him "literally" rather than figuratively. It includes his interactions with other 17 and 18 year olds, his mother and father, his sister and the family as a whole and how they deal with life.

I found it one of the very best series I have ever viewed. I laughed at the various situations he gets himself in and out of. My eyes teared at his frustrations and insecurities. I empathized with the parents as well as sister.

It is unbelievably well acted by all characters. It's a must see if you want some good laughs and some serious knowledge about these neurological disorders from the perspective of the boy, the parents, the sister and all tose he comes into contact with.

In the last episode, it seems as if there will be another 7-8 episodes based upon the way it ended.

Remember, "ATYPICAL" on Netflix.

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like an interesting one. I probably will not end up seeing it due to it being held captive behind the Netflix paywall, but good to know it is out there!

We watched a movie many years back called Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes. Also a good one, and she did a fantastic job with the role.

My son has Aspberger's, and taking things literally was one thing that he did quite well. I am often being facetious, sarcastic, or just generally figurative in my speech, so I made a point of doing this around him frequently. After directing him toward my literal meaning for a few years, and always being sure to use non-verbal queues that made it more than obvious (to normal people) that I am not saying precisely what I mean, he began to pause after such statements and say, "You aren't being serious, are you...."

Now, at fourteen, he picks up on that stuff fairly well (even if not as easily as others who do not have this ASD trait) and with anyone.

That is a brilliant tactic xwesx. Well done.

tbirdmarco

 So sorry to hear about the cat 

tbirdmarco

 Happy anniversary Chi Monroe to you and the wife 

abacomike

xwesx said:

As you all know, I have a keen interest in children with Autism - especially Asperger's Syndrome. One of my friends asked me if I subscribed to Netflix - and my response was that I do. He suggested I go on to Netflix and search for one of their short series entitled, "ATYPICAL". It is a 6 part series about a high school teenager who suffers from autism - probably with Asperger's Syndrome. It is a comedy drama series about the frustrations the boy experiences - like taking verbal comments made to him "literally" rather than figuratively. It includes his interactions with other 17 and 18 year olds, his mother and father, his sister and the family as a whole and how they deal with life. I found it one of the very best series I have ever viewed. I laughed at the various situations he gets himself in and out of. My eyes teared at his frustrations and insecurities. I empathized with the parents as well as sister. It is unbelievably well acted by all characters. It's a must see if you want some good laughs and some serious knowledge about these neurological disorders from the perspective of the boy, the parents, the sister and all tose he comes into contact with. In the last episode, it seems as if there will be another 7-8 episodes based upon the way it ended. Remember, "ATYPICAL" on Netflix.

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like an interesting one. I probably will not end up seeing it due to it being held captive behind the Netflix paywall, but good to know it is out there! We watched a movie many years back called Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes. Also a good one, and she did a fantastic job with the role. My son has Aspberger's, and taking things literally was one thing that he did quite well. I am often being facetious, sarcastic, or just generally figurative in my speech, so I made a point of doing this around him frequently. After directing him toward my literal meaning for a few years, and always being sure to use non-verbal queues that made it more than obvious (to normal people) that I am not saying precisely what I mean, he began to pause after such statements and say, "You aren't being serious, are you...." Now, at fourteen, he picks up on that stuff fairly well (even if not as easily as others who do not have this ASD trait) and with anyone.

My grandson is also 14.  Since I have not been in his life for 10 years, this 3 day visit will be more of an introduction for both of us.  He knows I am his father’s Dad and understands that concept.  I would love to sit with him for a few hours to determine his differentiation between literal and figurative communication - also to determine his ability to pick up visual facial clues.

It appears from your comments, xwesx, that you are extremely adept at dealing with your son’s communication and social interaction skills deficits and continue to work hard at modeling those skills so vital in effectively teaching him communication and survival strategies in this social society.  I am envious of you.

At least my grandson is high functioning, intellectually but not verbally, which is helpful in his learning regimen.  I hope some of my advanced knowledge and significant experiences in the education of autistic and communication disordered children will assist me in hitting it off with my own flesh and blood - my grandson!

abacomike

driver100 said:

WTH someone would go out to play tennis at 0730 after being up for 22 hours escapes me.

Probably trying to show us that tennis guys are tough but we know better. How hard is it to run around in shorts for an hour or two? BTW, happy anniversary jmonroe, now over 50 and still one step ahead of Mrs. j around the dining room table. jmonroe

Happy 50th.....and I hope next year Mrs JM catches you!

Ditto here, JM!

jmonroe

driver100 said:

jmonroe said:

ab348 said:

WTH someone would go out to play tennis at 0730 after being up for 22 hours escapes me.

Probably trying to show us that tennis guys are tough but we know better. How hard is it to run around in shorts for an hour or two?

BTW, happy anniversary jmonroe, now over 50 and still one step ahead of Mrs. j around the dining room table.

jmonroe

Happy 50th.....and I hope next year Mrs JM catches you!

50 was last year.

You can forget about her ever catching me. If I have to I'll stop short and let her run me over, then I'll start running in the other direction before she gets back on her feet. Good plan, huh?

jmonroe

driver100

Here is the story.....and I have to say, this guy is a complete moron....I would like to use another word but I think the auto shutoff will take over. A little long....but, weirder than a story you could make up.

Our daughter will be called A here, my wife is B and you know who gets a big X!

This happened while we were in London;

We are in London. X (son in law) has a 2008 L.e.x.u.s. on its last legs. His father's company leased him a 2015 Mercedes that his wife drives, because she is the bread winner and has to go 30 miles to work. His father thinks he is using the Mercedes that looks just like my wife's car. and it happens to be a white GLK just like my wifes car.

On Thursday just before Hamilton starts A emails that X has to take his mother to the eye doctor, his car is getting repaired, can he use my wifes car, which looks the same as A's car. Remember, his mother and father don't know my daughter is using the company car, and he is using his old Lexus every day.

We ignore her email thinking they would find another option, like renting a car.

We get another email, that X had to take his car to Lexus for a repair, they won't give him a loaner because he lost his wallet and license the day before. They decided that he would just take my wife's car. They have a key to the house for emergencies, they know the security code, and he took the car.

That to me is theft. Also, what happens if he is stopped and is driving without a licence?
If he is an accident it would go on our insurance.....except I would report the car stolen, and it would be on his insurance.

We are both really upset....they do this behind our backs while we are in England. I wrote A that they have intruded on my vacation, that I want the car returned first thing in the morning, and they have a lot of nerve taking someone's car without getting permission. I told them that car isn't just my wife's car....it is our car, and they need permission from both of us to take it, and I didn't give permission and I wouldn't give permission, and incidentally she would never give him permission.....we would probably give our daughter permission for a real situation.

Btw....I don't believe he lost his wallet. I think he wanted my wife's car because it looks like their car and if he used it his mother would think it was his car. I wrote to our daughter and said he hasn't lost his wallet, I know him too well, he is too lazy to fill out all the forms....he will have found his wallet by early in the week....I thought about Monday. I wrote that early Saturday morning.....by Saturday evening he was on Messenger....someone had returned his wallet. How did I know he would have his wallet back.....I have seen him in action for a few years.

The lock on the house will be changed and the security code has been changed. That reminds me....are those front door locks with the codes any good? We will make arrangements to see them soon....and he will be told in no uncertain terms if he comes to our house when we aren't there, or takes a car he will be charged. I am sure they will apologize profusely, probably bring flowers or a gift certificate for a restaurant and I will say I don't want it and I don't want a meaningless apology. You apologize when you spill a drink on someone.....this is in your character, that never changes, and since I don't want to deal with it any more....say hello at a family function, and move on. Our daughter who makes a lot of money can have a relationship with us, or with her mother, or not...., or if she can use this to see through him she can get out now....he won't be part of the package that I ever want to deal with again..

I should have phoned the police that there was a B&E at our house and they stole our car....here is the address where you can find it.

Normally, one doesn't talk about family stuff in public....but, if I had to live through it I am going to get my moneys worth out of it.

imidazol97

driver100 said:

BTW, where is @driver100 this morning. He likes to be the first to post, meaningfully or not.
jmonroe

Mr Driver has serious jet lag this morning. Got up at 6 a.m. London time yesterday, got to the airport at 10 a.m. for a 12:30 flight home. They had to replace the windshield in the plane (Speedy auto glass?), decided the windshield had to dry, so they switched planes. Got off the ground at 5 p.m., with 5 hours difference got to our house at 9 p.m. Unpacked, caught up on essentials until 11 p.m. Had been up for 22 hours. Left for tennis at 7:30 this morning.
Now I am home....but, going for groceries soon.

I second the other comment about why go to play tennis on such little rest.

Our son had to fly to Reagan National at 5 last evening. I won't mention the airline because I think it's the DC airport's fault, but this time the plane didn't leave the runway here at Dayton International until 8:44 pm. Normally it's 20-40 minutes late. He's had to fly for his business on this non-stop a few times before.

There was a miscommunication between the pilot and the gate attendant at about 7:30 and the passengers were all deplaned. Then they were reloaded apparently.

I think the airline owes them all a free ride in compensation. I'll suggest that to my son. He didn't get to bed until 12 and had to be up at 3 am to get ready and get to wherever this appointment was.

He flies home on the same airline this evening. This flight also has trouble leaving on time especially if there's any weather occurring in that area.

abacomike

driver100 said:

Here is the story.....and I have to say, this guy is a complete moron....I would like to use another word but I think the auto shutoff will take over. A little long....but, weirder than a story you could make up.

Our daughter will be called A here, my wife is B and you know who gets a big X!

This happened while we were in London;

We are in London. X (son in law) has a 2008 L.e.x.u.s. on its last legs. His father's company leased him a 2015 Mercedes that his wife drives, because she is the bread winner and has to go 30 miles to work. His father thinks he is using the Mercedes that looks just like my wife's car. and it happens to be a white GLK just like my wifes car.

On Thursday just before Hamilton starts A emails that X has to take his mother to the eye doctor, his car is getting repaired, can he use my wifes car, which looks the same as A's car. Remember, his mother and father don't know my daughter is using the company car, and he is using his old Lexus every day.

We ignore her email thinking they would find another option, like renting a car.

We get another email, that X had to take his car to Lexus for a repair, they won't give him a loaner because he lost his wallet and license the day before. They decided that he would just take my wife's car. They have a key to the house for emergencies, they know the security code, and he took the car.

That to me is theft. Also, what happens if he is stopped and is driving without a licence?
If he is an accident it would go on our insurance.....except I would report the car stolen, and it would be on his insurance.

We are both really upset....they do this behind our backs while we are in England. I wrote A that they have intruded on my vacation, that I want the car returned first thing in the morning, and they have a lot of nerve taking someone's car without getting permission. I told them that car isn't just my wife's car....it is our car, and they need permission from both of us to take it, and I didn't give permission and I wouldn't give permission, and incidentally she would never give him permission.....we would probably give our daughter permission for a real situation.

Btw....I don't believe he lost his wallet. I think he wanted my wife's car because it looks like their car and if he used it his mother would think it was his car. I wrote to our daughter and said he hasn't lost his wallet, I know him too well, he is too lazy to fill out all the forms....he will have found his wallet by early in the week....I thought about Monday. I wrote that early Saturday morning.....by Saturday evening he was on Messenger....someone had returned his wallet. How did I know he would have his wallet back.....I have seen him in action for a few years.

The lock on the house will be changed and the security code has been changed. That reminds me....are those front door locks with the codes any good? We will make arrangements to see them soon....and he will be told in no uncertain terms if he comes to our house when we aren't there, or takes a car he will be charged. I am sure they will apologize profusely, probably bring flowers or a gift certificate for a restaurant and I will say I don't want it and I don't want a meaningless apology. You apologize when you spill a drink on someone.....this is in your character, that never changes, and since I don't want to deal with it any more....say hello at a family function, and move on. Our daughter who makes a lot of money can have a relationship with us, or with her mother, or not...., or if she can use this to see through him she can get out now....he won't be part of the package that I ever want to deal with again..

I should have phoned the police that there was a B&E at our house and they stole our car....here is the address where you can find it.

Normally, one doesn't talk about family stuff in public....but, if I had to live through it I am going to get my moneys worth out of it.

Driver, what you really need is a "DIVORCE"! Not from your wife - from your son-in-law. Lawyers are forever advertising on TV that they handle speeding tickets, bad knee replacements, that long word that means asbestos caused lung disease (mesothelioma), car accidents, slip and falls, to name just a small percentage of the kinds of lawyers and the cases they like to handle. So there has to be a legal firm out there that handles "son-in-law divorces"! Have your son-in-law "served" with divorce papers as soon as is feasible - let him know the reason for the divorce - irreconcilable differences! Get this divorce consummated as soon as you can - living with this idiot is not good for your health, your wife's health, and certainly OUR health since we have to read your son-in-law posts at least once a week. Get rid of the SOB - please!