It’s a day of mourning in the old farmer household. I just found out that my go-to independent mechanic closed up shop after 34 years. That shop had been my mainstay since I was 16 and took my father’s cars there with the previous owner. Evidently he closed up a few days after my last dealing with him.
I have two other shops I occasionally use so I suppose I’ll make one of them my new mainstay. Letting go is tough. I’m afraid to say that the days of the small independent is over.
The shade tree mechanic that I sometimes used had a stroke last year, and is now down with cancer. But there is another guy in the neighborhood who is now working as a "Mobile Mechanic", and he seems pretty competent.
Anything in Puget Sound metro that sits on the market is either grossly overpriced or has some kind of unforgivable flaw. One of the most competitive markets in the nation, and has been for some time. When we sold my late grandmother's house last spring, we had 20+ offers in the first 36 hours, and it ended up selling for ~20% over list.
Speaking of home improvement shows, does anyone watch "Unsellable Houses"? Sisters in the Seattle area fix up homes that have been on the market too long - the premise is that they invest their own money for the upgrades, then get it back, plus half of whatever the house sells for above the original asking price.
What I like about the hosts is that they are both diehard VW fanatics - their primary vehicle is an early 70's VW Bus, and there have been segments where they are shopping for more vintage VW's, or work with friends who own them.
There are actually houses that have been on the market too long?
Well, things have sure softened in the past two weeks as far as house prices. We keep talking about downsizing and probably will be listing our house soon. It's probably down 200,000 from it's high BUT so are the prices of smaller places we are looking at. Either way, it's nuts!
No, I didn't die. I just spent two hours trying to catch up here. Sorry to hear about Richard. He was always one of the good guys here. I'll try to do better. Happy Father's Day guys! Craig
Say, didn’t you buy an old style Ford Ranger some time back? How did that turn out?
I’ve been looking for one for some time but the nice low mileage ones are selling for close to original sticker.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I was just reading an article about Rolexes recently. Apparently, the least expensive Rolex retails for around $14k. However, this same model sells for about $40k on the secondary market.
One of the many things in this world I don’t understand. A Rolex doesn’t do a damned thing more than a lowly $99 watch. Yeah, someone will say a $99 doesn’t do anything a $10 can’t, but I’m ballparking $99 to at least look good and be quality materials.
And folks that buy a $25k Civic or Corolla think the same thing about a $100k Escalade or Range Rover.
You don't buy a $25000 Rolex just because it tells you the time. You buy the $99 to tell time, and why buy a $99 watch when you can get a Timex for $25 that will do the same thing. It's an emotional thing.
In 2004 MrsD100 was going to buy me a watch for my birthday...I was looking for a Seiko, maybe $150 to $200. We saw a designer watch and I reluctantly tried it....it felt great. It is light, thin, looks like one piece, feels good...."the feel of the wrist" - like the feel of the road. So, it cost $1200...that's almost 20 years ago, so it works out to $50 a year, it probably comes out to less than a $99 would cost, and it looks good, works perfectly with no problems, and feels great. What's that saying, no one is sorry they bought quality.
No worries here, my online savings accounts are currently paying .9% and 1.01% interest! Soon, again, I will own a mansion and a yacht.
Elmer J. Fudd.
A pweasure to meet you; I am a miwyeonaire.
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I was just reading an article about Rolexes recently. Apparently, the least expensive Rolex retails for around $14k. However, this same model sells for about $40k on the secondary market.
Or $40 in Times Square.
I paid $15, admittedly many a year ago. I was assured it was genuine and that it look good on you. I make no apologies for my admiration of fine Swiss watches (or Misses); our boats are all rowed by different oars. There are those who would question the sanity of buying any car other than a CamCCord. Or a used Yugo. Your wheels may fall off at varying mileage.
But, Rolex is not on my list, not that it's a bad watch. I prefer less known outside of the watch world, so to speak. Most all my watches were purchased to memorialize an occasion (e.g. anniversary or birthday). I love my Omega Seamaster Plant Ocean for everyday casual wear. My IWC DaVinci for fancier times (so I never wear it!). My Tag Heuer S/EL for it was the first "fine" watch that I purchased. And, my Shinola bought in Aruba, for the story behind it. The Baume et Mercier is back at the shop, needs warranty work; this I bought in memory of my father. And, of course, my '78 Seiko automatic chronograph that my parents gave me as a HS graduation gift. Still works, if not in exactly pristine condition after 16 years of daily wearing. Even my Invicta ProDiver (Japanese) Automatic, for I fear no damage or loss while wearing it! But, it, too works reliably.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Looks like someone got out of the car business to sell windows…
I get those about every two months. I think I've gotten them from two different stores or suppliers.
Since I've had Renewal windows for a couple of decades that replaced the original Andersen windows in this house that were poorly made for a couple or 3 decades, I don't pay attention to the ads.
Here’s the thing: I actually like watches. I have a small collection. But the most expensive was probably $150. You can’t make the same comparison to cars. You pay more for performance or quieter cabin or tech. You actually get an increase in something for the increase in money. A watch can’t tell the time faster. It can have more features, but an Apple watch has more features than any Rolex yet costs a fraction of one. If you are into having real gold or platinum or diamonds or whatever, then that at least makes some sense. But surely $25k isn’t getting you $25k of gold and gems, right? And it would seem to me many rolexes don’t even have things like that anymore, do they? Not that I pay attention, but aren’t they far more understated these days?
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@dad23 said:
Looks like someone got out of the car business to sell windows…
His cable bill is over $189/month? I have everything I want with streaming services at a tiny fraction of that.
Ours is $330 all in with the security, plus whatever Disney+ costs us. Down the shore we do internet only for $40 but it’s slow at only 200 Mbps (have Gig speed at home). Good thing is since we have so much service at home we can use our home login to stream just about everything we could want. So it is like $185 a house.
I was just reading an article about Rolexes recently. Apparently, the least expensive Rolex retails for around $14k. However, this same model sells for about $40k on the secondary market.
That’s a bigger market than you might think. I know of one guy who used to be a pawn broker, who now limits himself to buy, sell, trade high end brand watches from Sweden. Rolex is strict on who their retailers are, thus limiting supply. He even closed down his storefront and works by appointment only out of his house.
Secondary market, much like the used car market, allows for someone to buy at retail and sell at a premium for those watches to those who just “have to have” a Rolex.
The belt (not chain) on the garage door opener (Chamberlain Quiet Drive) just failed on my side of the garage. I’m very thankful it didn’t fall on my daughter this morning as she exits that door to get to her car. She works the opening shift today. I can’t complain too much as they will be 18 years old this month and have been trouble free. I will take the hint and replace the other one as well. Grrr, always something.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Here’s the thing: I actually like watches. I have a small collection. But the most expensive was probably $150. You can’t make the same comparison to cars. You pay more for performance or quieter cabin or tech. You actually get an increase in something for the increase in money. A watch can’t tell the time faster. It can have more features, but an Apple watch has more features than any Rolex yet costs a fraction of one. If you are into having real gold or platinum or diamonds or whatever, then that at least makes some sense. But surely $25k isn’t getting you $25k of gold and gems, right? And it would seem to me many rolexes don’t even have things like that anymore, do they? Not that I pay attention, but aren’t they far more understated these days?
Funny you mention the Apple Watch. I’ve got quite a few Automatic Swiss watches. Some I inherited, some I traded for used, all are nice from the likes of Tag Heuer, Omega, etc. Since I got my Apple Watch about a year ago, I don’t wear any of them. Plus, I can change the face of the Apple Watch on a whim.
Watches are jewelry. Functionally, a Casio is a better deal.
@graphicguy said:
Funny you mention the Apple Watch. I’ve got quite a few Automatic Swiss watches. Some I inherited, some I traded for used, all are nice from the likes of Tag Heuer, Omega, etc. Since I got my Apple Watch about a year ago, I don’t wear any of them. Plus, I can change the face of the Apple Watch on a whim.
Watches are jewelry. Functionally, a Casio is a better deal.
Same here. I have a modest selection of watches that haven’t been worn for a few years since getting an Apple Watch. I wear a “nice” watch to weddings or whenever I have to get dressed up which these days is very rare.
The Blazer EV is on the way, due to arrive next spring.
Speaking of new EVs, Chevy gave the world its first glimpse at the Blazer EV SS a few days ago. Due to go on sale in the spring of next year, the midsize electric SUV will use GM's Ultium platform. The Super Sport badging, of course, suggests that there will be a standard Blazer EV on the menu as well, with Chevy planning a number of versions, in addition to vehicles like the Equinox EV.https://www.autoweek.com/news/
The Blazer EV is over-stylized IMHO. The large gill ahead of the front of the front door and especially the windows from the C-pillars and back, I do not like.
The Blazer EV is over-stylized IMHO. The large gill ahead of the front of the front door and especially the windows from the C-pillars and back, I do not like.
They seem to want to make EVs look different than gassers, more like some kind of computer. The lines never flow like in a well designed car.
I had two Apple watches, one given to me by a friend who replaced his. The other, I won in a contest at work. The second one must have been dropped, it stopped working, the back was all spider webbed. So, I wear the oldie, but usually only when I run to clock time/distance and listen to music.
I've worn a watch all my life, seem to have been born with the watch gene. I'll continue to do so. Why do people waste money on original artwork when a copy is so much cheaper? You look at them the same (with your eyes, if not your heart). YMMV
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Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there. One of my BIL's stopped over yesterday with some craft beers, so I'm taking it easy today. Did do some painting in the garage.
2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
A question for the mods. Is it possible to change the email account associated with my userid here? I am using an old email at the "sbcglobal.net" domain, which still works. But as AT&T no longer owns Yahoo, the advice is to quit using any emails associated with AT&T domains. It seems while they still work, they are getting a bit flaky and may cease to work at any time.
Most of my email goes to gmail, and has for many years. But I still have a few things linked to sbcglobal. Up until recently, it was still working fairly well. But now every time I go to look at that email, it makes me sign in again, refuses my password, and forces me to go through password reset. And it always accepts re-using the same password, which is very bad behavior.
I love my Timex watches even though I tried Casio for awhile back in the day. Do have an Apple SE watch I bought about 18 months ago but still figuring how it works. Think if I used it more, I'd like it better but since I doubt it's waterproof, that's an issue. My current Timex Ironman watches are all waterproof since I usually ear them 24/7. My wife likes my Timex Ironman watch so much I always have an extra one on hand for her to use once hers breaks. She prefers a slightly larger watch face which the women watches seem to lack. Tried a Fitbit but wore it in the shower & it was toast. So, the Apple watch is fully charged now so will try it tomorrow & see how it goes. Must read up & see if it is waterproof.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
A question for the mods. Is it possible to change the email account associated with my userid here? I am using an old email at the "sbcglobal.net" domain, which still works. But as AT&T no longer owns Yahoo, the advice is to quit using any emails associated with AT&T domains. It seems while they still work, they are getting a bit flaky and may cease to work at any time.
Most of my email goes to gmail, and has for many years. But I still have a few things linked to sbcglobal. Up until recently, it was still working fairly well. But now every time I go to look at that email, it makes me sign in again, refuses my password, and forces me to go through password reset. And it always accepts re-using the same password, which is very bad behavior.
AFAIK, you can’t change it.
But, if you click on the “help” link at the bottom of any page, you’ll get an answer from someone that knows more than me (and possibly, actual help!).
A question for the mods. Is it possible to change the email account associated with my userid here? I am using an old email at the "sbcglobal.net" domain, which still works. But as AT&T no longer owns Yahoo, the advice is to quit using any emails associated with AT&T domains. It seems while they still work, they are getting a bit flaky and may cease to work at any time.
Most of my email goes to gmail, and has for many years. But I still have a few things linked to sbcglobal. Up until recently, it was still working fairly well. But now every time I go to look at that email, it makes me sign in again, refuses my password, and forces me to go through password reset. And it always accepts re-using the same password, which is very bad behavior.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
A question for the mods. Is it possible to change the email account associated with my userid here? I am using an old email at the "sbcglobal.net" domain, which still works. But as AT&T no longer owns Yahoo, the advice is to quit using any emails associated with AT&T domains. It seems while they still work, they are getting a bit flaky and may cease to work at any time.
Most of my email goes to gmail, and has for many years. But I still have a few things linked to sbcglobal. Up until recently, it was still working fairly well. But now every time I go to look at that email, it makes me sign in again, refuses my password, and forces me to go through password reset. And it always accepts re-using the same password, which is very bad behavior.
AFAIK, you can’t change it.
But, if you click on the “help” link at the bottom of any page, you’ll get an answer from someone that knows more than me (and possibly, actual help!).
I would think that if you go to edit your profile and enter a new email address in the field titled "Email" and click on the save button at the bottom it should change it. Hey but why look at it logically.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
A question for the mods. Is it possible to change the email account associated with my userid here? I am using an old email at the "sbcglobal.net" domain, which still works. But as AT&T no longer owns Yahoo, the advice is to quit using any emails associated with AT&T domains. It seems while they still work, they are getting a bit flaky and may cease to work at any time.
Most of my email goes to gmail, and has for many years. But I still have a few things linked to sbcglobal. Up until recently, it was still working fairly well. But now every time I go to look at that email, it makes me sign in again, refuses my password, and forces me to go through password reset. And it always accepts re-using the same password, which is very bad behavior.
AFAIK, you can’t change it.
But, if you click on the “help” link at the bottom of any page, you’ll get an answer from someone that knows more than me (and possibly, actual help!).
I would think that if you go to edit your profile and enter a new email address in the field titled "Email" and click on the save button at the bottom it should change it. Hey but why look at it logically.
But ... If you had bothered to go there and look, you cannot change your email address. You can change your name, your address, your phone number, your password -- but not your email.
I had the same question about Email address. I still have some old stuff tied to my comcast Email. and when I move, I won't have them as a cable provider any longer. I think I can keep the address if I want to (for some annual fee of course) but need to call them to confirm. I need to figure out what still uses that and try to get everything off of it that matters (the 90%+ that is spam can just go into the ether) so I can retire it.
Geez… I was able to change my email address. My username here was also the name of my first email address in the 1990s that I got when I joined a local freenet operation in the Neanderthal era of the internet. Once I had a more full-featured internet provider that old email went away. I can’t recall how I did it but if someone sends me a DM here now it goes to my current email address.
I wish I could change my username here but that seems impossible.
A question for the mods. Is it possible to change the email account associated with my userid here? I am using an old email at the "sbcglobal.net" domain, which still works. But as AT&T no longer owns Yahoo, the advice is to quit using any emails associated with AT&T domains. It seems while they still work, they are getting a bit flaky and may cease to work at any time.
Most of my email goes to gmail, and has for many years. But I still have a few things linked to sbcglobal. Up until recently, it was still working fairly well. But now every time I go to look at that email, it makes me sign in again, refuses my password, and forces me to go through password reset. And it always accepts re-using the same password, which is very bad behavior.
I sent you a private message here on Edmunds.
And thank you for that, it did work, or at least it seemed to. Confusing web site here, there is more than one way to get into "account info". On the right side of this page, under "New Discussion", click on your avatar.
Federal Bureau of Investigation Field Intelligence Groups J. Edgar Hoover Building 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20535
Attention: Beneficiary,
We sincerely apologize for sending you this sensitive information via e-mail instead of a certified mail, post-mail, phone, or face to face conversation, it's due to the urgency and importance of the security information of our citizens, I am deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Paul M. Abbate, We intercepted and seized a sealed envelope at the John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, NY 11430 coming from a foreign We scanned the sealed envelope's content and found it contained a total sum of 4.1 million dollars value certified payment bond. Also, the sealed envelope had documents with your name on them as the receiver of the package. After questioning the diplomat that accompanied the sealed envelope into the United States, we learned that he was to deliver this sealed envelope to your residence as an inheritance / winning prize payment due / owed to you.
The envelope paperwork lacks the PROOF OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE AND LEGAL DELIVERY PERMIT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE form. We confiscated the envelope and released the Diplomat. According to section 229 subsection 31 of the International Commerce Regulators Code Enforcement Guidelines, the sealed envelope lacks PROOF OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE AND LEGAL DELIVERY PERMIT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE. Since the content is valued financial material of such amount from the joint team of the Federal Bureau Of Investigation and Homeland Security, you're to reply for direction on how to procure the envelope and be relieved of the charge of tax evasion which is a jail-able offense under section 12 subsection 441 of the tax code. We will also be asking the IRS to launch an investigation on money laundering if you do not follow our instructions.
You are required to reply within 72 hours at that point I will walk you through the process of clearing and claiming the money. Failure to comply may lead to your arrest, interrogation, and,/or you are being prosecuted in the Court of Law for tax evasion and/or money laundering, also you are instructed to desist from further contact with any bank(s) or person(s) in the United States or the United Kingdom or any part of the world regarding your fund because your payment has been confiscated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation here in the United States.
Yours in Service, Paul M. Abbate Deputy Director of the FBI
Henry, you and Imid are geniuses! I just followed your instructions, and looks like it updated to a more current address. Not that I normally ever see anything come to Email.
Went for a walk with oldest daughter. Made pizzas on the grill. Washed, polished and sealed three vehicles. Grilled steaks and sweet potatoes. I’m wiped out.
almost got taken out on the NJ Turnpike today. was cruising in the middle (of 3) lanes on the truck side (I just like that side) at about 73ish. not too much traffic right by me, a fair amount shortly ahead (including some trucks). heard a swarm of hornets coming, and by the time I looked in the mirror a couple of sport bikes blew past. As in so fast you barely saw them. No clue how fast they were going but easily triple digits. and of course they were cutting in and out and splitting lanes. a couple barely cleared my front end, then the truck in front of me.
then some more came by, and a bunch in the other set of lanes. Probably 15-20 total? just blew ahead. though for some reason, shortly after they all slowed down to normal speed. either saw a cop or maybe traffic got too congested?
Unnerving though. if someone pulled out to pass at the wrong second would have been some serious splatter.
Federal Bureau of Investigation Field Intelligence Groups J. Edgar Hoover Building 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20535
Attention: Beneficiary,
We sincerely apologize for sending you this sensitive information via e-mail instead of a certified mail, post-mail, phone, or face to face conversation, it's due to the urgency and importance of the security information of our citizens, I am deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Paul M. Abbate, We intercepted and seized a sealed envelope at the John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, NY 11430 coming from a foreign We scanned the sealed envelope's content and found it contained a total sum of 4.1 million dollars value certified payment bond. Also, the sealed envelope had documents with your name on them as the receiver of the package. After questioning the diplomat that accompanied the sealed envelope into the United States, we learned that he was to deliver this sealed envelope to your residence as an inheritance / winning prize payment due / owed to you.
The envelope paperwork lacks the PROOF OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE AND LEGAL DELIVERY PERMIT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE form. We confiscated the envelope and released the Diplomat. According to section 229 subsection 31 of the International Commerce Regulators Code Enforcement Guidelines, the sealed envelope lacks PROOF OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE AND LEGAL DELIVERY PERMIT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE. Since the content is valued financial material of such amount from the joint team of the Federal Bureau Of Investigation and Homeland Security, you're to reply for direction on how to procure the envelope and be relieved of the charge of tax evasion which is a jail-able offense under section 12 subsection 441 of the tax code. We will also be asking the IRS to launch an investigation on money laundering if you do not follow our instructions.
You are required to reply within 72 hours at that point I will walk you through the process of clearing and claiming the money. Failure to comply may lead to your arrest, interrogation, and,/or you are being prosecuted in the Court of Law for tax evasion and/or money laundering, also you are instructed to desist from further contact with any bank(s) or person(s) in the United States or the United Kingdom or any part of the world regarding your fund because your payment has been confiscated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation here in the United States.
Yours in Service, Paul M. Abbate Deputy Director of the FBI
Dear FBI guy.
This must have been the Liberian Prince that contacted me. I am glad that you released him. Please send the funds to the IRS as they keep calling me saying I owe them money.
Thank you.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Federal Bureau of Investigation Field Intelligence Groups J. Edgar Hoover Building 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20535
Attention: Beneficiary,
We sincerely apologize for sending you this sensitive information via e-mail instead of a certified mail, post-mail, phone, or face to face conversation, it's due to the urgency and importance of the security information of our citizens, I am deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Paul M. Abbate, We intercepted and seized a sealed envelope at the John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, NY 11430 coming from a foreign We scanned the sealed envelope's content and found it contained a total sum of 4.1 million dollars value certified payment bond. Also, the sealed envelope had documents with your name on them as the receiver of the package. After questioning the diplomat that accompanied the sealed envelope into the United States, we learned that he was to deliver this sealed envelope to your residence as an inheritance / winning prize payment due / owed to you.
The envelope paperwork lacks the PROOF OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE AND LEGAL DELIVERY PERMIT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE form. We confiscated the envelope and released the Diplomat. According to section 229 subsection 31 of the International Commerce Regulators Code Enforcement Guidelines, the sealed envelope lacks PROOF OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE AND LEGAL DELIVERY PERMIT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE. Since the content is valued financial material of such amount from the joint team of the Federal Bureau Of Investigation and Homeland Security, you're to reply for direction on how to procure the envelope and be relieved of the charge of tax evasion which is a jail-able offense under section 12 subsection 441 of the tax code. We will also be asking the IRS to launch an investigation on money laundering if you do not follow our instructions.
You are required to reply within 72 hours at that point I will walk you through the process of clearing and claiming the money. Failure to comply may lead to your arrest, interrogation, and,/or you are being prosecuted in the Court of Law for tax evasion and/or money laundering, also you are instructed to desist from further contact with any bank(s) or person(s) in the United States or the United Kingdom or any part of the world regarding your fund because your payment has been confiscated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation here in the United States.
Yours in Service, Paul M. Abbate Deputy Director of the FBI
Dear FBI guy.
This must have been the Liberian Prince that contacted me. I am glad that you released him. Please send the funds to the IRS as they keep calling me saying I owe them money.
Thank you.
I hope @henryn replies to Paul M Abbate immediately, I'd hate to see him incarcerated because of this mix up. We'd have to set up a Go Fund Me account to help release him.
OK, today was a dream, the sky was sunny, and the air was clean. Had the top down on the BMW, we were stopped at a light and Hank Williams Sr was on the radio singing "I'm so lonesome I could cry". And to set the scene even better a Ford Model A pickup truck looking like it just rolled off the assembly line pulls up next to us. It was a dark green color, looked flawless and must have had 10 coats of wax on it making it shine like a diamond.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
@henryn said:
I just noticed this email in my SPAM folder:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Field Intelligence Groups J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20535
Attention: Beneficiary,
We sincerely apologize for sending you this sensitive information via e-mail instead of a certified mail, post-mail, phone, or face to face conversation, it's due to the urgency and importance of the security information of our citizens, I am deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Paul M. Abbate, We intercepted and seized a sealed envelope at the John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, NY 11430 coming from a foreign We scanned the sealed envelope's content and found it contained a total sum of 4.1 million dollars value certified payment bond. Also, the sealed envelope had documents with your name on them as the receiver of the package. After questioning the diplomat that accompanied the sealed envelope into the United States, we learned that he was to deliver this sealed envelope to your residence as an inheritance / winning prize payment due / owed to you.
The envelope paperwork lacks the PROOF OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE AND LEGAL DELIVERY PERMIT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE form. We confiscated the envelope and released the Diplomat. According to section 229 subsection 31 of the International Commerce Regulators Code Enforcement Guidelines, the sealed envelope lacks PROOF OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE AND LEGAL DELIVERY PERMIT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE. Since the content is valued financial material of such amount from the joint team of the Federal Bureau Of Investigation and Homeland Security, you're to reply for direction on how to procure the envelope and be relieved of the charge of tax evasion which is a jail-able offense under section 12 subsection 441 of the tax code. We will also be asking the IRS to launch an investigation on money laundering if you do not follow our instructions.
You are required to reply within 72 hours at that point I will walk you through the process of clearing and claiming the money. Failure to comply may lead to your arrest, interrogation, and,/or you are being prosecuted in the Court of Law for tax evasion and/or money laundering, also you are instructed to desist from further contact with any bank(s) or person(s) in the United States or the United Kingdom or any part of the world regarding your fund because your payment has been confiscated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation here in the United States.
Yours in Service,
Paul M. Abbate
Deputy Director of the FBI
Mr Abbate,
Please send the IRS post haste. My laundering machine has not been working correctly and I could really use their expert investigation into the matter.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
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Looks like someone got out of the car business to sell windows…
I’ve been looking for one for some time but the nice low mileage ones are selling for close to original sticker.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
You don't buy a $25000 Rolex just because it tells you the time. You buy the $99 to tell time, and why buy a $99 watch when you can get a Timex for $25 that will do the same thing. It's an emotional thing.
In 2004 MrsD100 was going to buy me a watch for my birthday...I was looking for a Seiko, maybe $150 to $200. We saw a designer watch and I reluctantly tried it....it felt great. It is light, thin, looks like one piece, feels good...."the feel of the wrist" - like the feel of the road. So, it cost $1200...that's almost 20 years ago, so it works out to $50 a year, it probably comes out to less than a $99 would cost, and it looks good, works perfectly with no problems, and feels great. What's that saying, no one is sorry they bought quality.
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Elmer J. Fudd.
A pweasure to meet you; I am a miwyeonaire.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
I make no apologies for my admiration of fine Swiss watches (or Misses); our boats are all rowed by different oars. There are those who would question the sanity of buying any car other than a CamCCord. Or a used Yugo. Your wheels may fall off at varying mileage.
But, Rolex is not on my list, not that it's a bad watch. I prefer less known outside of the watch world, so to speak. Most all my watches were purchased to memorialize an occasion (e.g. anniversary or birthday).
I love my Omega Seamaster Plant Ocean for everyday casual wear. My IWC DaVinci for fancier times (so I never wear it!). My Tag Heuer S/EL for it was the first "fine" watch that I purchased. And, my Shinola bought in Aruba, for the story behind it. The Baume et Mercier is back at the shop, needs warranty work; this I bought in memory of my father.
And, of course, my '78 Seiko automatic chronograph that my parents gave me as a HS graduation gift. Still works, if not in exactly pristine condition after 16 years of daily wearing.
Even my Invicta ProDiver (Japanese) Automatic, for I fear no damage or loss while wearing it! But, it, too works reliably.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Since I've had Renewal windows for a couple of decades that replaced the original Andersen windows in this house that were poorly made for a couple or 3 decades, I don't pay attention to the ads.
They are good window systems for replacements.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Here’s the thing: I actually like watches. I have a small collection. But the most expensive was probably $150. You can’t make the same comparison to cars. You pay more for performance or quieter cabin or tech. You actually get an increase in something for the increase in money. A watch can’t tell the time faster. It can have more features, but an Apple watch has more features than any Rolex yet costs a fraction of one. If you are into having real gold or platinum or diamonds or whatever, then that at least makes some sense. But surely $25k isn’t getting you $25k of gold and gems, right? And it would seem to me many rolexes don’t even have things like that anymore, do they? Not that I pay attention, but aren’t they far more understated these days?
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I should mention that I am the same way with clothes. I am super cheap with clothing. When pants cost more than $25, I have palpitations.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
For 25 bucks do those pants come with 2 legs and 4 pockets?
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
4 pockets? Who are you? Da queen of england? La dee dah. Oh, lookit me, I have 4 pockets! Aint I grand!
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Happy Father’s Day everyone! Enjoy the day.
We were planning to go to the beach today but the weather (as has been all spring) is not cooperating
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart
4 pockets? Who are you? Da queen of england? La dee dah. Oh, lookit me, I have 4 pockets! Aint I grand!
Mr Fancy Pants!
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His cable bill is over $189/month? I have everything I want with streaming services at a tiny fraction of that.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Of course it comes with two legs, if it was just one leg it would just be a pant.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Ours is $330 all in with the security, plus whatever Disney+ costs us. Down the shore we do internet only for $40 but it’s slow at only 200 Mbps (have Gig speed at home). Good thing is since we have so much service at home we can use our home login to stream just about everything we could want. So it is like $185 a house.
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Secondary market, much like the used car market, allows for someone to buy at retail and sell at a premium for those watches to those who just “have to have” a Rolex.
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
Watches are jewelry. Functionally, a Casio is a better deal.
Same here. I have a modest selection of watches that haven’t been worn for a few years since getting an Apple Watch. I wear a “nice” watch to weddings or whenever I have to get dressed up which these days is very rare.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart
The Blazer EV is on the way, due to arrive next spring.
Speaking of new EVs, Chevy gave the world its first glimpse at the Blazer EV SS a few days ago. Due to go on sale in the spring of next year, the midsize electric SUV will use GM's Ultium platform.
The Super Sport badging, of course, suggests that there will be a standard Blazer EV on the menu as well, with Chevy
planning a number of versions, in addition to vehicles like the Equinox EV.https://www.autoweek.com/news/
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I know that.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
All of my jeans have 5 pockets.....a handy watch pocket where I can carry Trixie's treats. So there!
I got real shmantzy pants.
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FWIW, I’ll bet all of us have “schmantzy” jeans like that.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
So, I wear the oldie, but usually only when I run to clock time/distance and listen to music.
I've worn a watch all my life, seem to have been born with the watch gene. I'll continue to do so.
Why do people waste money on original artwork when a copy is so much cheaper? You look at them the same (with your eyes, if not your heart).
YMMV
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
One of my BIL's stopped over yesterday with some craft beers, so I'm taking it easy today.
Did do some painting in the garage.
Most of my email goes to gmail, and has for many years. But I still have a few things linked to sbcglobal. Up until recently, it was still working fairly well. But now every time I go to look at that email, it makes me sign in again, refuses my password, and forces me to go through password reset. And it always accepts re-using the same password, which is very bad behavior.
Tried a Fitbit but wore it in the shower & it was toast. So, the Apple watch is fully charged now so will try it tomorrow & see how it goes. Must read up & see if it is waterproof.
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
But, if you click on the “help” link at the bottom of any page, you’ll get an answer from someone that knows more than me (and possibly, actual help!).
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2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
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But ... If you had bothered to go there and look, you cannot change your email address. You can change your name, your address, your phone number, your password -- but not your email.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I wish I could change my username here but that seems impossible.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Field Intelligence Groups J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20535
Attention: Beneficiary,
We sincerely apologize for sending you this sensitive information via e-mail instead of a certified mail, post-mail, phone, or face to face conversation, it's due to the urgency and importance of the security information of our citizens, I am deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Paul M. Abbate, We intercepted and seized a sealed envelope at the John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, NY 11430 coming from a foreign We scanned the sealed envelope's content and found it contained a total sum of 4.1 million dollars value certified payment bond. Also, the sealed envelope had documents with your name on them as the receiver of the package. After questioning the diplomat that accompanied the sealed envelope into the United States, we learned that he was to deliver this sealed envelope to your residence as an inheritance / winning prize payment due / owed to you.
The envelope paperwork lacks the PROOF OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE AND LEGAL DELIVERY PERMIT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE form. We confiscated the envelope and released the Diplomat. According to section 229 subsection 31 of the International Commerce Regulators Code Enforcement Guidelines, the sealed envelope lacks PROOF OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE AND LEGAL DELIVERY PERMIT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE. Since the content is valued financial material of such amount from the joint team of the Federal Bureau Of Investigation and Homeland Security, you're to reply for direction on how to procure the envelope and be relieved of the charge of tax evasion which is a jail-able offense under section 12 subsection 441 of the tax code. We will also be asking the IRS to launch an investigation on money laundering if you do not follow our instructions.
You are required to reply within 72 hours at that point I will walk you through the process of clearing and claiming the money. Failure to comply may lead to your arrest, interrogation, and,/or you are being prosecuted in the Court of Law for tax evasion and/or money laundering, also you are instructed to desist from further contact with any bank(s) or person(s) in the United States or the United Kingdom or any part of the world regarding your fund because your payment has been confiscated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation here in the United States.
Yours in Service,
Paul M. Abbate
Deputy Director of the FBI
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Successful Father’s Day here.
Went for a walk with oldest daughter. Made pizzas on the grill. Washed, polished and sealed three vehicles. Grilled steaks and sweet potatoes. I’m wiped out.
then some more came by, and a bunch in the other set of lanes. Probably 15-20 total? just blew ahead. though for some reason, shortly after they all slowed down to normal speed. either saw a cop or maybe traffic got too congested?
Unnerving though. if someone pulled out to pass at the wrong second would have been some serious splatter.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
This must have been the Liberian Prince that contacted me. I am glad that you released him. Please send the funds to the IRS as they keep calling me saying I owe them money.
Thank you.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Mr Abbate,
Please send the IRS post haste. My laundering machine has not been working correctly and I could really use their expert investigation into the matter.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S