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  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    B&O Museum is (was?) a great place to visit. One news report said the roof was made of slate. So add all that snow, and you have one heavy roof!

    Bob
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Eek. I had to sweep some of the snow off the portion above that leak. I'm wondering if I should do more of that?

    Slate? Oh boy, all those tiles broke, and they cost a fortune to replace. Wanna bet the new roof gets asphalt shingles?

    -juice
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Took a closer look; those knobs are barely visible. You need a flashlight to reveal their presence [visually]. At first I felt around and found a rough spot. Just a rough spot. Can't tell by feeling. Only after putting a flashlight to the area are they noticed.

    I'll play around with it later to hear things out. :)

    -Dave
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    I went up on our den roof today, as we were having a leak by one of our windows. I shoveled the snow away from the gutters, and so far the leak has disappeared. Keeping my fingers crossed...

    Bob
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    You're lucky. I have a hole about 4'x12' above my front porch. I'll probably plug it today with some plywood, if only as a temporary fix.

    -juice
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Speaking of home upgrades, we've sunk about $5K worth of stuff so far in to our (old) new home. Had the interior repainted, hardwood floors refinished, had some ducting work done, changed out the locks and upgraded the electrical system. Hopefully, we'll be ready for move-in this weekend if all goes well!

    Have any of you used one of those Gorilla Ladders -- the convertible ones that become both a step and extension ladder? I need something to reach our roof and was considering a plain old extension ladder until I came across this thing.

    Ken
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Didn't even realize you'd settled. Congratulations.

    BTW, smart to do improvements before you move in.

    Get a ladder tall enough to reach your highest roof easily. I didn't, so I have a 16' and a 24'.

    -juice
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    People just don't realize how much snow can weigh, especially wet snow on a flat roof or deck. I use a roof rake (Melnor, about $35) on our porch roof whenever the snow exceeds 12" or so, plus I shovel our back deck.

    Steve
  • hammersleyhammersley Member Posts: 684
    Ken: make sure the Gorilla ladder extends to a long enough full-length, no matter how many other ways it bends. They're good from a utilitarian standpoint, but they are a bit heavy. I made the mistake of not getting one long enough to reach from driveway (lowest part of the yard) to the roof. Don't repeat my mistake!

    Cheers!
    Paul
  • lilbluewgn02lilbluewgn02 Member Posts: 1,089
    There was an article this past weekend on the B&O museum and how they were planning a big shindig this summer for the 175th anniversary of American steam rrs, and we were all excited as we love trains, especially Michael, and thought it would be a good time to re-visit the DC Metro area, Bal'more, etc...one day later, we see the picture of the collapsed roof; what a bummer. Hopefully, they will be able to repair it in time. If you Bal'more folks can keep us informed, it would be great...we would finally be able to meet a bunch of you.
    Steve (fibber), our best wishes to Emily for a sppedy recovery. When we lived in CT (Norwalk), Lyme disease was one of our biggest fears, especially with Michael being outside most of the time. We would always check his shoes and socks when he came in, and I always checked our logs before bringing them in for the fireplace.
    Snow: awwww, man! no snow here!
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    from the Chicago show. $28k according to the lady rep there.

    -Brian
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I needed one of those roof rakes. Looked a little closer last night, and at least two 4'x12' sections of my soffit need to be replaced. Plus I need to fix the leak in the roof that caused it. I think I'll make an insurance claim, it's turning out to be more damage that I thought at first.

    $28k MSRP but for which model? If that's the price of the base 5 speed, it's more than we thought. If it's for an auto Premium with leather, it's right on target.

    -juice
  • lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    Ouch, juice.

    $28K is a little pricey but not a lot. Hopefully deleting leather and moonroof will knock $1500-2K off of that which makes it very tasty.

    Ed
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I have an insurance claim pending, and a contractor is coming out this PM to see it. Gotta seal it up before squirrels make a home in there, can you imagine?

    The wife wants a new roof and siding, so we may go whole-hog and replace everything. That means my next new Subie is at least 2 years away, though. :-(

    2005 SUW, anyone?

    Although, after driving Sandy in the snow, plowing over snow drifts at the end of my driveway, I dunno, it's kind of nice to have an older, battle-scarred Subie that you can use that way. If I had a new XT, I'd be tip-toeing around all those obstacles, especially with the painted cladding.

    Just passed 50k miles today!

    -juice
  • lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    Three words: home equity loan. That's a big chunk to bite off at once; I think I'd start with the roof and invest in some gutter guards. I have them on most of the house but not on the gutters over the garage - that's for this year.

    Just today, huh? I passed it at the start of the month, now at 50,514 this morning. Two years sooner than you - wish I could pull that off but this job puts the miles on a car, even to the airport and back.

    I plowed through snow drifts too, and the painted cladding hasn't suffered for it. Now if there's something hidden beneath it, that's another story!

    Ed
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Man, I just re-financed. I hate carrying lots of debt.

    You'll outpace me easily, just in the last 2.5 years I've spread some of the mileage to the Miata, actually about 14k miles.

    So I'd be at 64k or so, warranty expired, if I didn't have the 2nd car.

    -juice
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    The Subaru rep lady mentioned 'around $28k', but wouldn't elaborate on the MT/AT pricing. If you think about it, a loaded XS can be $27k MSRP, so $28k for an XT (which is supposed to be basically the XS plus the 'T') is reasonable to expect. An XT sport or something with cloth and a few less options wouldn't be a bad idea though.

    My only worry is this scenario: a Outback VDC will likely sell for $28k (invoice or less), an XT will likely sell for $28k MSRP initially and perhaps ease back a bit after initial demand spikes. We already have a mini-van, so the 'extra' roominess of the Outback isn't really required in my case. The XT will definitely get a look from me when I start shopping for a replacement Subaru.

    Regardless, I was quite giddy sitting in one. Everyone was surrounding the STi, so I had ample time in the XT.

    I'm still anxious to see what develops regarding the Legacy.

    -Brian
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Gimme an XT Sport, along the lines of the Baja Sport, with:

    * unpainted cladding
    * 16" steelies (I'd consider aftermarket 17s anyway)
    * cloth, 5 speed, etc.

    -juice
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    There is mention of a 'premium package model' on the back:

    * 4-speed electronic direct control automatic transmission
    * Power moonroof with auto-open/close feature
    * Black leather-trimmed upholstery

    Above that section it lists the normal mechanicals, which includes the 5-speed MT and optional 4-speed AT (same as premium pkg). It appears that to get the mongo moonroof, you need to opt for the XT 'premium'. Or you could just get a 'plain' XT with no moonroof, no leather. The one at the show was definitely a 'premium' with black leather.

    Other notes:
    * 4-channel/4-sensor ABS
    * Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
    * monotone body color with color-keyed door handles

    It doesn't look like a full Forester brouchure. It's a tri-fold type with similar pictures to the press releases we've seen. No mention of VTD or an explanation of 'direct-control' for the AT.

    -Brian
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    No moonroof with the 5 speed, then, bummer.

    The XS has EBD and all Subies have 4 channel and 4 sensor ABS.

    I hope rings don't scratch those door handles.

    Thanks for checking on all that stuff for us Papa Bear. See you at the chat tonight?

    -juice
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    Juice: At least that was my impression (regarding no moonroof with 5sp).

    And I am currently planning on 'bloop'ing in on the chat. ;-)

    -Brian
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    If anyone doesn't know what it means to be "blooped", it means you haven't been to a chat in a long time, so come on by tonight!

    -juice
  • grahampetersgrahampeters Member Posts: 1,786
    G'day

    Just when Mike(Paisan) had got over the lust thing on trading up to the SVX, he will have to stat all over again.

    http://www.autoweb.com.au/id_SUB/doc_sub0302201/cms/news/newsarti- - cle.html

    Can you wait for Geneva? The sketch looks pretty good here

    http://www.subaru.com.au/news/?newsid=11721

    Cheers

    Graham
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    Can't wait. By the time it's here with it's H6turbo and 350hp, I will be finished paying off my Trooper. So I'll keep my SVX, Trooper and buy the "new" SVX :)

    -mike
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Looks very promising. Pretty please make a roadster too!

    -juice
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    That was quite the impressive turnout for the chat last night. I didn't count but I know there were more than a dozen participants (plus the two observers that Pat missed). Now I know what you guys mean about trying to keep up with Brenda's rapid-fire posts. :-)

    -Frank P.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Yeah, and anyone who wants to know what we meant by "nice rack" should check out the General Maintenance & Repair section. ;-)

    -juice

    PS Hint: steering rack...
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Just got a call from Chase.
    Apparently, someone has gotten numbers of my card and am/are making purchases.
    I don't know if this is isolated to myself, which I am doubting as I'm OCD with its security.
    Purchases were made as far as Atlanta [Department Store].

    -Dave
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Dave- My wife is really enjoying that new mink coat! (j/k)

    -Frank (in Atlanta)

    P.S. It doesn't matter how OCD about security you are, there are just way too many people that have access to your number every time you make a purchase and it only takes one bad apple...
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Didn't a huge group of credit card numbers get stolen recently? It was in the news. Bummer.

    Funny - I just had a new turbo kit delivered to my door!

    -juice

    PS Frank beat me to the punch!
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    LOL :D

    But heads up y'all.

    -Dave
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Juice- Yup, something like 8 million numbers! And most of the banks affected decided not to notify the card owners on the hope that the numbers wouldn't be used. It costs $25 to cancel and reissue a card and apparently, the banks felt that they would rather take the risk of purchases being made on the stolen numbers than deal with the known charge of canceling all 8 million. Of course Joe consumer (or Dave in this case) is left to clean up the mess :-(

    -Frank P.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    You are only liable for at most $50, but most card companies won't even make you pay that.

    -juice
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Liability isn't the issue. It's the hassle of having to deal with all the companies that provided goods and/or services and now expect their money. It's the hassle of having to cancel your card, placing fraud alerts with all three credit reporting agencies, filing a police report, etc. etc. etc.

    -Frank P.
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    Hey, maybe you can earn Subaru Bucks on the purchases, eh? :-)

    Craig
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I know, it's happened to my wife. She didn't file a police report, though.

    -juice
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    I hope I earn Subaru bucks too.
    They recked up ~$3000 to date. ;-)

    -Dave
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    Let's see, you're only $333 away from earning a $100 coupon! Not bad!

    Craig
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    That would be great if you could keep the Subaru bucks but not pay the bill! Doubt it though.

    -juice
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    I doubt I'll get to keep the bucks too. But it was fun to wish. :)
    The downside, I don't have a Subaru Card to use for the next five plus days. :(
    Dang, that reminds me. I've got to redirect those preset bill debits.
    Hey, this is becoming to be a hassle. >:|

    -Dave
  • lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    First one for me in a few weeks. Big crowd, lively topics, friendly, non-confrontational discussions. Interesting to see that Subie owners share a lot of common ground beyond their choice of vehicles, even as diverse as we are geographically and professionally.

    I have one of those Chase Subaru cards too, Dave - should I call and find out if there's been unusual activity?

    Ed
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Ed-
    How's your comfort zone?
    In my case, Chase was made aware because Dell Computer was being proactive. They called Chase to verify the purchase, as it was to be shipped to another address. If it wasn't for Dell, I would be in for an unpleasant surprise.

    -Dave
  • kate5000kate5000 Member Posts: 1,271
    for a limited time... I just checked my Forester.
     
    http://www.nbc4.com/money/1991367/detail.html

    then click on the Carfax banner
     
    enjoy
  • kate5000kate5000 Member Posts: 1,271
    I had my credit card number stolen not a physical card (MBNA one)... very unpleasant experience, although at the end I did not pay a penny. Still, one need to re-set direct bills, wait for reimbursement, etc.

    I'm hearing so much about credit card fraud lately, I think it's time to establish PIN system for credit cards, just like for ATM cards. It's a small extra inconvenience that should go a long way (although not 100%) to protect the customer.

    As an IT professional, I'm appaled that CC numbers are stored in non-encrypted way and thus a hacker can get them out of bank database. I understand, encrypting would put a toll on database performance, but again, the protection of a customer should be priority No. 1.
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    Man, that takes a big set.... ordering something for delivery! They should go ahead and see who takes receipt of it when it arrives - with handcuffs waiting (and maybe a baseball bat to beat the tar out of them for good measure...). ;-)

    Steve
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Steve-
    Oh there will be a nail sticking out of that bat I would carry. If they let me have the address. ;-)

    They may well be doing a delivery, a bogus delivery. Dell is not revealing the delivery address, at least not to me. But I do know it is very local. Somewhere in Fresh Pond, NY.

    -Dave
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    A couple weeks ago our insurance Co.announced that somebody had stolen a hard drive with the personal information of half a million clients.

      We were in that half million, so we had to open new bank accounts because our pensions are direct deposit, most of our bills are directly paid, so all the people we deal with had to be notified and new direct debit set up.

     Forms had to be obtained from our pension providers and the companys that debit our accounts such as Hydro,gas,telephone, and so on, and then voided cheques had to be sent, I can tell you it was one royal PITA.

      Cheers Pat.
  • hammersleyhammersley Member Posts: 684
    Same thing happened to us years ago, on a telephone transaction. Turned out the merchant had an employee skimming CC numbers as orders were processed. Used our number to order $1100 worth of stereo & kitchen knives from Sharper Image, to be delivered to an address in Seattle, which turned out to be a Mailboxes, Etc. drop. Pro-active Sharper Image folks caught it, called us before anything shipped. Happy ending (phew!)

    Cheers!
    Paul
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