For you people who think my job is boring this was one of the cars returned to the airport today.
The story we got was that the renter was at a party that got out of hand.
We also had a car that was rented at another location, never returned, was reported stolen and was then dumped days later at the airport. The culprit tried to flee but was detained to at least pay for the additional use.
My favorite was the Audi Q3 that came back covered in mud with the bumper and fender smashed. The renter inquired if it was too late to purchase collision insurance.
Out of hand? Is that a bullet hole in the door? May want to check the trunk for a dead body.
Yeah, that’s a bullet hole. I had to drive that to the repair facility and had to sit carefully since the window was also blown out and spread over the seats. No bodies that I know of. . .....any blood on the seats?
my taxes are so simple that it would take more effort to put everything together and get to an accountant so they could spend the 10 minutes imputting everying and hitting submit. No fancy investments like rental properties. No deductions at all. A couple of W2s, a few 1099divs and that is about it.
JM, not even much room for "creative accounting" unless I wanted to claim something like the EV tax credit (do they even get a form filed by the dealer for that?)
Where there is a will there is a way.
You’d shouldn’t be surprised to learn that the IRS thinks I have an EV. You should be able to claim two of them if you have a two car garage, right?
jmonroe
Why not three or four as you have a driveway?
What is with this place? I come here for a diversion and it's all shop talk.
You’re right; thanks for the tip.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I need to do the same and hire someone to tighten up the shrubs and flower beds. My wife and SIL have been doing the yard work, mowing, trimming since I broke my leg. I believe I can do much of it now but am told NO!
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
For you people who think my job is boring this was one of the cars returned to the airport today.
The story we got was that the renter was at a party that got out of hand.
We also had a car that was rented at another location, never returned, was reported stolen and was then dumped days later at the airport. The culprit tried to flee but was detained to at least pay for the additional use.
My favorite was the Audi Q3 that came back covered in mud with the bumper and fender smashed. The renter inquired if it was too late to purchase collision insurance.
Out of hand? Is that a bullet hole in the door? May want to check the trunk for a dead body.
Yeah, that’s a bullet hole. I had to drive that to the repair facility and had to sit carefully since the window was also blown out and spread over the seats. No bodies that I know of. .
.....any blood on the seats?
No, just a lot of glass.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
@oldfarmer50 How does the rental company charge for bullet holes and broken glass if the folks didn't buy the full coverage comprehensive from the rental company?
I don't know if my personal insurance covers bullet holes on cars I rent. They cover everything just like my own two cars, I think? Comprehensive insurance like glass?
I’m supposed to relax at the shore… but wife wanted a new chandelier to replace the crappy one here. So, ran to Lowes and grabbed one. Electrical box was pretty off center, so needed a little swag to place it in the middle of the table. No silver hook in stock, so I’ll have to swap it out.
That’s cheating, you should have moved the box.
FWIW, that light looks a little like the light we installed in flip #3 above where the kitchen table will be.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
@oldfarmer50 How does the rental company charge for bullet holes and broken glass if the folks didn't buy the full coverage comprehensive from the rental company?
I don't know if my personal insurance covers bullet holes on cars I rent. They cover everything just like my own two cars, I think? Comprehensive insurance like glass?
My car insurance covers rental cars, but then so does American Express. And I would much rather turn in a claim to Amex than to an insurance company. I really doubt Amex would cancel me or raise my rates.
Lawn guys just finished. Yard all cleaned up, beds look great. Fresh mulch, nice sharp edge cuts. And my back doesn’t hurt.
A win all around v
I rather enjoy doing the yard work myself. Fresh air, sunshine, good exercise.
Mind you, there are limits. When I was working on the fence recently, I paid someone to dig up the old posts and concrete.
I am just happy that I can still get around and do most of this work myself. My health is not great, and I certainly can't do everything that I used to do, but I can still do a lot. And I try to remember that there are those much worse off. Be happy with what you have, not unhappy with what you've lost.
And speaking of health, I think I will go over to Walgreen's this afternoon and get the second Covid booster. No downside, no cost (to me), and will make me feel a little better about my protection level. Win-Win.
For you people who think my job is boring this was one of the cars returned to the airport today.
The story we got was that the renter was at a party that got out of hand.
We also had a car that was rented at another location, never returned, was reported stolen and was then dumped days later at the airport. The culprit tried to flee but was detained to at least pay for the additional use.
My favorite was the Audi Q3 that came back covered in mud with the bumper and fender smashed. The renter inquired if it was too late to purchase collision insurance.
Out of hand? Is that a bullet hole in the door? May want to check the trunk for a dead body.
Yeah, that’s a bullet hole. I had to drive that to the repair facility and had to sit carefully since the window was also blown out and spread over the seats. No bodies that I know of. .
@oldfarmer50 How does the rental company charge for bullet holes and broken glass if the folks didn't buy the full coverage comprehensive from the rental company?
I don't know if my personal insurance covers bullet holes on cars I rent. They cover everything just like my own two cars, I think? Comprehensive insurance like glass?
Good question. If you bought the insurance I assume it would cover “damage” from any source. You credit card company might have damage coverage too. Then there’s your personal car insurance.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
@oldfarmer50 How does the rental company charge for bullet holes and broken glass if the folks didn't buy the full coverage comprehensive from the rental company?
I don't know if my personal insurance covers bullet holes on cars I rent. They cover everything just like my own two cars, I think? Comprehensive insurance like glass?
My car insurance covers rental cars, but then so does American Express. And I would much rather turn in a claim to Amex than to an insurance company. I really doubt Amex would cancel me or raise my rates.
My State Farm covers me, but I don't know if it covers bullet holes.
Just finished the first mow of the seasons. Some of the grass was already quite long. But odd mowing with feel as temp below freezing! But looks good trimmed with fresh mulch. Ready to list! Well, the outside is.
Mower was good since I remembered to run it dry last year. Let it sit in the sun while I did some raking, filled it with fresh gas, gave 2 have pulls to prime, then one full yank and it fired up like I just used it yesterday. Not even a puff of smoke.
Now just need to pull the blade off and take it for the annual sharpening. And see if my weedwhacker wants to work this year or not.
Just finished the first mow of the seasons. Some of the grass was already quite long. But odd mowing with feel as temp below freezing! But looks good trimmed with fresh mulch. Ready to list! Well, the outside is.
Mower was good since I remembered to run it dry last year. Let it sit in the sun while I did some raking, filled it with fresh gas, gave 2 have pulls to prime, then one full yank and it fired up like I just used it yesterday. Not even a puff of smoke.
Now just need to pull the blade off and take it for the annual sharpening. And see if my weedwhacker wants to work this year or not.
Ugh - that reminds me that I should take my mower blade in for sharpening. I've used it for 4 summers now, and it could probably use it.
Most of the grass here is still dormant - may be another month before it's green and ready to mow.
With climate the way it is now, my season here is 8 months. I start about now, and still have to mow occasionally through November. Sometimes into December. It stinks.
@oldfarmer50 How does the rental company charge for bullet holes and broken glass if the folks didn't buy the full coverage comprehensive from the rental company?
I don't know if my personal insurance covers bullet holes on cars I rent. They cover everything just like my own two cars, I think? Comprehensive insurance like glass?
My car insurance covers rental cars, but then so does American Express. And I would much rather turn in a claim to Amex than to an insurance company. I really doubt Amex would cancel me or raise my rates.
My State Farm covers me, but I don't know if it covers bullet holes.
It would be interesting to know the answer. I assume it would, wouldn't it be a foreign object similar to a moose.....not an act of God?
I haven't siphoned the gas out of my snow blower yet. I'll use that in the mower. Don't want to start cutting the grass yet. Once you start, then you have to cut it on a regular basis.
2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
@oldfarmer50 How does the rental company charge for bullet holes and broken glass if the folks didn't buy the full coverage comprehensive from the rental company?
I don't know if my personal insurance covers bullet holes on cars I rent. They cover everything just like my own two cars, I think? Comprehensive insurance like glass?
My car insurance covers rental cars, but then so does American Express. And I would much rather turn in a claim to Amex than to an insurance company. I really doubt Amex would cancel me or raise my rates.
My State Farm covers me, but I don't know if it covers bullet holes.
It would be interesting to know the answer. I assume it would, wouldn't it be a foreign object similar to a moose.....not an act of God?
I would be interested to know too. Now I have a strong desire to call my agent and ask him if just to get his reaction.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
and when I move, if it is a big yard I will contract it out. small yard will but a rechargeable mower and do it myself (unless I get lucky and it is a neighborhood where the HOA includes mowing, etc.)
I’m 1/3 acre and to me that’s big!
I do five acres a week and it’s time to start looking for a new lawn tractor before the current one bites the dust.
Are there such things as hooptie lawn tractors that don’t have a lot of rust?
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
People in near death situations, and this jerk is laughing and worried about "my stuff" and "my Charger." Ugh.
Why does it seem the early cars blocked as much possible path as possible going sideways and not moving with plenty of time to move? I don't get it. It's like they were playing "who can block the most area?"
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
and when I move, if it is a big yard I will contract it out. small yard will but a rechargeable mower and do it myself (unless I get lucky and it is a neighborhood where the HOA includes mowing, etc.)
I’m 1/3 acre and to me that’s big!
I do five acres a week and it’s time to start looking for a new lawn tractor before the current one bites the dust.
Are there such things as hooptie lawn tractors that don’t have a lot of rust?
jmonroe
My lawn equipment doesn’t have a chance to get rusty. I beat on it pretty hard so after a few years it’s might be a hooptie but not a rusty one.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
@imidazol97 said: @oldfarmer50
How does the rental company charge for bullet holes and broken glass if the folks didn't buy the full coverage comprehensive from the rental company?
I don't know if my personal insurance covers bullet holes on cars I rent. They cover everything
just like my own two cars, I think? Comprehensive insurance like glass?
They charge by the “caliber” of the bullet that made the hole! 🤪😜🤓
Those light fixtures with the framing around the bulbs are huge with flippers here - one of the "signs" along with grey LVP, subway tile, sliding track closet/bathroom doors, 50 shades of grey paint, a room with shiplap walls, etc.
I’m supposed to relax at the shore… but wife wanted a new chandelier to replace the crappy one here. So, ran to Lowes and grabbed one. Electrical box was pretty off center, so needed a little swag to place it in the middle of the table. No silver hook in stock, so I’ll have to swap it out.
That’s cheating, you should have moved the box.
FWIW, that light looks a little like the light we installed in flip #3 above where the kitchen table will be.
@qbrozen said:
We got a few emergency broadcast warnings on our phones here today concerning these "squalls." In my area, at least, we got nowhere near zero visibility. It got windy, cloudy, and some very frozen precipitation swirling around. The school buses didn't seem to have any issues since my kid arrived exactly on time during the weather event. One of these days, a real emergency is going to happen but most people will ignore the warning because the broadcast system on our phones is WAY overused.
The snow squall warnings are supposed to be as localized as a tornado warning, but there can be some spillover if you are getting signal off a tower that also pings into the warning area. Clearly they were warranted for at least a portion of the area they were issued for.
I don’t know if y’all have “tornado” sirens out that way like in the Midwest or South, but the WEA definitely has more precision than sirens, which are usually activated for an entire county if any part of the county is in a tornado warning. (Varies based on Local EM decision, but that’s the norm.)
It’s also worth noting that the only weather alerts that trigger WEA are tornado warnings, snow squall warnings, and only flash flood warnings tagged for considerable or catastrophic impacts.
had to break out the toolbox today to get a socket out to get the blade off the mower. I must have been super strengthed when I put this one one because that sucker was torqued tight. Had to go up to the bigger socket wrench, and was about to look for a breaker bar before I finally got it broken loose. might need antisieze when that goes back on. or maybe don't crank it down so hard!
had to break out the toolbox today to get a socket out to get the blade off the mower. I must have been super strengthed when I put this one one because that sucker was torqued tight. Had to go up to the bigger socket wrench, and was about to look for a breaker bar before I finally got it broken loose. might need antisieze when that goes back on. or maybe don't crank it down so hard!
It's designed so that the rotation of the blade tightens the bolt. Jobs like that, removing a lawn mower blade, are when it's nice to have an impact wrench. No muss, no fuss, no bother.
I now have a Nest Doorbell camera and AC/Heater Thermostat controller. My internet sucking was exposed by the Nest doorbell; it requires high speed internet to work properly.
'18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
My daughter ordered her Subaru Outback yesterday. 36 grand. Must get that from her mom. Unfortunately the dealership said she couldn't lock in on the special 2.9% financing that Subaru is currently offering.
Looking at a 2 month wait till the car comes in. Doubtful it will be lower then.
Informed daughter of the extended warranty talk she'll get, when she goes into the finance office in 2 months, to pick up her Outback. In looking online it doesn't look that Subaru's extended warranty is anything close to what I got from Honda. Doesn't seem worth getting at all.
My daughter ordered her Subaru Outback yesterday. 36 grand. Must get that from her mom. Unfortunately the dealership said she couldn't lock in on the special 2.9% financing that Subaru is currently offering.
Looking at a 2 month wait till the car comes in. Doubtful it will be lower then.
Informed daughter of the extended warranty talk she'll get, when she goes into the finance office in 2 months, to pick up her Outback. In looking online it doesn't look that Subaru's extended warranty is anything close to what I got from Honda. Doesn't seem worth getting at all.
Are you telling us that dear old dad isn’t willing to make that car payment go away for the kid?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
@oldfarmer50 said:
Are you telling us that dear old dad isn’t willing to make that car payment go away for the kid?
They don't call me the Jipster for nothing.
My daughter actually said I should keep any money from the sale of the Kia Optima. I told her whatever I got for the car was hers. So dads not all bad.
@ab348 said:
How much do they charge for how long?
Getting ready to head out. But thinking over 3 grand for 7 years, 100,000 miles. Subaru has the 3/36k mile bumper to bumper, 5/60k mile on power train. So didn't extend that much over the manufacturers warranty considering the money. In comparison, my 2020 Honda Accords extended warranty was 9 years, 150,000 miles. $1,600
@oldfarmer50 How does the rental company charge for bullet holes and broken glass if the folks didn't buy the full coverage comprehensive from the rental company?
I don't know if my personal insurance covers bullet holes on cars I rent. They cover everything just like my own two cars, I think? Comprehensive insurance like glass?
My car insurance covers rental cars, but then so does American Express. And I would much rather turn in a claim to Amex than to an insurance company. I really doubt Amex would cancel me or raise my rates.
My State Farm covers me, but I don't know if it covers bullet holes.
Check your policy again. I think you’re covered if the bullet hole is in you.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Getting my 2nd Covid booster shot tomorrow morning per my doctor. He urged me to get it due to my immunosuppressed physical issues. Hope it goes as smoothly as the first 3 shots.
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.....any blood on the seats?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
A win all around v
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
No, just a lot of glass.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
How does the rental company charge for bullet holes and broken glass if the folks didn't buy the full coverage comprehensive from the rental company?
I don't know if my personal insurance covers bullet holes on cars I rent. They cover everything
just like my own two cars, I think? Comprehensive insurance like glass?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
FWIW, that light looks a little like the light we installed in flip #3 above where the kitchen table will be.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Gave me kind of a headache.
Mind you, there are limits. When I was working on the fence recently, I paid someone to dig up the old posts and concrete.
I am just happy that I can still get around and do most of this work myself. My health is not great, and I certainly can't do everything that I used to do, but I can still do a lot. And I try to remember that there are those much worse off. Be happy with what you have, not unhappy with what you've lost.
And speaking of health, I think I will go over to Walgreen's this afternoon and get the second Covid booster. No downside, no cost (to me), and will make me feel a little better about my protection level. Win-Win.
No, just a lot of glass. Good question. If you bought the insurance I assume it would cover “damage” from any source. You credit card company might have damage coverage too. Then there’s your personal car insurance.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Mower was good since I remembered to run it dry last year. Let it sit in the sun while I did some raking, filled it with fresh gas, gave 2 have pulls to prime, then one full yank and it fired up like I just used it yesterday. Not even a puff of smoke.
Now just need to pull the blade off and take it for the annual sharpening. And see if my weedwhacker wants to work this year or not.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Most of the grass here is still dormant - may be another month before it's green and ready to mow.
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Supposed to be in the '70s, tomorrow, with 40 mph winds.
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I assume it would, wouldn't it be a foreign object similar to a moose.....not an act of God?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Don't want to start cutting the grass yet. Once you start, then you have to cut it on a regular basis.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Are there such things as hooptie lawn tractors that don’t have a lot of rust?
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
jmonroe
My lawn equipment doesn’t have a chance to get rusty. I beat on it pretty hard so after a few years it’s might be a hooptie but not a rusty one.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
They charge by the “caliber” of the bullet that made the hole! 🤪😜🤓
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The snow squall warnings are supposed to be as localized as a tornado warning, but there can be some spillover if you are getting signal off a tower that also pings into the warning area. Clearly they were warranted for at least a portion of the area they were issued for.
I don’t know if y’all have “tornado” sirens out that way like in the Midwest or South, but the WEA definitely has more precision than sirens, which are usually activated for an entire county if any part of the county is in a tornado warning. (Varies based on Local EM decision, but that’s the norm.)
It’s also worth noting that the only weather alerts that trigger WEA are tornado warnings, snow squall warnings, and only flash flood warnings tagged for considerable or catastrophic impacts.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Yeah.. wasn’t moving the box.
It could be the same light. Came from Lowes.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
We saw a few like that and they were bad! Other than the floorings ours is largely original, built in 2003.
Next year we will do something with the kitchen. The cabinets, while nice are cherry and that’s not our style.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic
In case you had any lingering doubts about the Immaculate Reception, this should this should put hem to bed.
I assume that car insurance would cover you if your car was damaged by a stray gunshot/ bullet under comprehensive.
You are probably on your own if you are involved in a shoot out.
My daughter ordered her Subaru Outback yesterday. 36 grand. Must get that from her mom. Unfortunately the dealership said she couldn't lock in on the special 2.9% financing that Subaru is currently offering.
Looking at a 2 month wait till the car comes in. Doubtful it will be lower then.
Informed daughter of the extended warranty talk she'll get, when she goes into the finance office in 2 months, to pick up her Outback. In looking online it doesn't look that Subaru's extended warranty is anything close to what I got from Honda. Doesn't seem worth getting at all.
Florence or Beechmont?
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You are saying the Subaru extended coverage is not good?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Correct. I see very little value in getting either of the plans.
They don't call me the Jipster for nothing.
My daughter actually said I should keep any money from the sale of the Kia Optima. I told her whatever I got for the car was hers. So dads not all bad.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Correct. I see very little value in getting either of the plans.
How much do they charge for how long?
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Getting ready to head out. But thinking over 3 grand for 7 years, 100,000 miles. Subaru has the 3/36k mile bumper to bumper, 5/60k mile on power train. So didn't extend that much over the manufacturers warranty considering the money. In comparison, my 2020 Honda Accords extended warranty was 9 years, 150,000 miles. $1,600
That’s a self insured situation 😂
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Getting my 2nd Covid booster shot tomorrow morning per my doctor. He urged me to get it due to my immunosuppressed physical issues. Hope it goes as smoothly as the first 3 shots.
2024 Genesis G90 Super-Charger