Post whatever is on your mind!!

[hsousa88]

I have a '14 1500 in the fleet with the 5.7L. I bought the 16 plugs for it over 150k ago and just never got around to it. With over 320k on it now and it still runs like a top. I'm thinking i'll just leave those plugs in those aluminum heads as long as I can now.

Sounds to me like those plugs are part of the heads now.

[SlipperyVic]

Sounds to me like those plugs are part of the heads now.

Much like the Spice Girl's song, Two have become one. Lifetime plugs should be a selling feature.

I was hesitaint to do them at 150k knowing they had never been out. It got back burnered, then busy season hits and larger fish to fry came with it. Next thing I knew there was over 200k on them. Wash, rinse repeat and here we are now. Truck is a spare right now, doesn't owe us a dime. I replaced it with a Cummins, so at least that's one less set of plugs to worry about ;)

[ZR]

Opposite end of the spectrum here, regardless of suggested interval, aim for 80k max. While none run dramatically different there is a noticeable improvement.

[5.4MarkVIII]

my edge was getting poor fuel economy. with almost 200k on it. it went in for service and I asked them to change the plugs they looked at me like I was nuts. said you only need to replace them if they fail. I said no thanks. replace them please. fuel economy improved.

[SlipperyVic]

Yeah I don't normally let plugs go that long. I like to get them out before 100k just to get them out of the heads. And for the price I put new ones back in weather they look good or not.

[bluetoy]

It is hard to believe that moving this little grey switch back and forth every day has caused a potentially career ending injury that at the very least will be with me for the rest of my life.

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1MSBPXyzxK1Rjy1zkq6yHrVXaP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PCFXLSf.jpg

[Zutz2v]

It is hard to believe that moving this little grey switch back and forth every day has caused a potentially career ending injury that at the very least will be with me for the rest of my life.

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1MSBPXyzxK1Rjy1zkq6yHrVXaP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PCFXLSf.jpg

Are you a trucker ?


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[bluetoy]

Are you a trucker ?


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Yes. Owner/Operator

[Ghost Rider]

So they just put one of those speed catcher cameras on my street... WTF, I thought that this was only in Toronto or GTA at least for the time being, that didn't take long to expand??? Sucks too, right where I speed every day!!

[RedSN]

So they just put one of those speed catcher cameras on my street... WTF,
Sucks too, right where I speed every day!!
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[Screw]

It is hard to believe that moving this little grey switch back and forth every day has caused a potentially career ending injury that at the very least will be with me for the rest of my life.

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1MSBPXyzxK1Rjy1zkq6yHrVXaP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PCFXLSf.jpg

Carpel Tunnel? suks when what we do takes that type of a toll on us

[Zutz2v]

Yes. Owner/Operator

So now what ?


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[ZR]

Sorry to hear what your going through.

[ZR]

On a lighter note, congrats to Ross yesterday, well done Mr.

[SlipperyVic]

It is hard to believe that moving this little grey switch back and forth every day has caused a potentially career ending injury that at the very least will be with me for the rest of my life.

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1MSBPXyzxK1Rjy1zkq6yHrVXaP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PCFXLSf.jpg

I guess driving a Super 10 is out of the question then.

I see an Idrive in your future.

[bluetoy]

Not carpal tunnel. Something else. He told me what it was but it was too long to remember. When I sleep my thumb becomes very limited in range of motion. I can force it and it makes a large click, Like the joint is squared off. Thats the outer knuckle on my thumb. It's painful to force it. After being up for a while it is normal again. The joint at my palm is painful. If I don't use it for a while it locks again. It is a progressive type thing and will continue to get worse. He said I was lucky to get in quickly (2 weeks) or it would be much harder to treat and would be much worse. I'm having it treated by a certified chiropractor who is also a sports therapist. He treats the Ottawa Redblacks. This literally happened overnight. I went to bed one evening and it was messed up the next day. Dr. told me that this type of injury is like a bucket filling up. Once its full its nearly instant. I'm still looking at options. Australian trucks have the splitter on the other side of the shift knob. Automatic trans swap is looking to be 30-40k. New truck is 200-250k and not going to happen. Career change is still an option but I'm 58 and always been self employed.

Next appt tmrw. Biggest question I have to ask is can I snowmobile.

[hammerhead]

Not carpal tunnel. Something else. He told me what it was but it was too long to remember. When I sleep my thumb becomes very limited in range of motion. I can force it and it makes a large click, Like the joint is squared off. Thats the outer knuckle on my thumb. It's painful to force it. After being up for a while it is normal again. The joint at my palm is painful. If I don't use it for a while it locks again. It is a progressive type thing and will continue to get worse. He said I was lucky to get in quickly (2 weeks) or it would be much harder to treat and would be much worse. I'm having it treated by a certified chiropractor who is also a sports therapist. He treats the Ottawa Redblacks. This literally happened overnight. I went to bed one evening and it was messed up the next day. Dr. told me that this type of injury is like a bucket filling up. Once its full its nearly instant. I'm still looking at options. Australian trucks have the splitter on the other side of the shift knob. Automatic trans swap is looking to be 30-40k. New truck is 200-250k and not going to happen. Career change is still an option but I'm 58 and always been self employed.

Next appt tmrw. Biggest question I have to ask is can I snowmobile.

hope it gets well - you wont like the automatic - they suck in reverse and in the snow - even the older auto's - modern auto's are worse in the snow - two weeks ago watch a guy blast the yokes from his drive shafts trying to get it unstuck |(it was kinda funny)

[bluetoy]

hope it gets well - you wont like the automatic - they suck in reverse and in the snow - even the older auto's - modern auto's are worse in the snow - two weeks ago watch a guy blast the yokes from his drive shafts trying to get it unstuck |(it was kinda funny)

I have driven Allison auto and eaton auto shift and I love the allison and hate the autoshift.

[Boomer]

SPRING WILL OFFICIALLY ARRIVE IN 38 DAYS!!!!

[hammerhead]

I have driven Allison auto and eaton auto shift and I love the allison and hate the autoshift.

the drivers seem to like them once they try realize how much more comfortable they are to drive especially in traffic - their only complaints are backing into docks, they tend to lunge and not as smooth (your case may be different) and getting stuck in snow - The new trucks here are all auto and the tranny has a separate computer (not sure what tranny is in them) They have a lot of trouble in the snow cant bring up the R's or do much to get unstuck and sometimes early issues with clutches among other things - the wife drives a big school bus with the auto and she likes it - you have some tough decisions I feel for you - same age and I too have issues with hands and other joints - I will probably never get a car with paddle shifters...lol maybe time for a new truck with the emission standards are going to get tough on older equipment...

[Ghost Rider]

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

[Zutz2v]

SPRING WILL OFFICIALLY ARRIVE IN 38 DAYS!!!!

Beat news I’ve heard all winter


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[mavrrrick]

SPRING WILL OFFICIALLY ARRIVE IN 38 DAYS!!!!

Is it not 46 days?? March 21?? Just checking.

[Laffs]

It is hard to believe that moving this little grey switch back and forth every day has caused a potentially career ending injury that at the very least will be with me for the rest of my life.

Twin Stick conversion for function?

https://www.4statetrucks.com/interior/semi-truck-stainless-steel-auxiliary-shift-kit_11942.asp

[Old Fart]

First time I've seen the river not frozen at this time of year!!

https://i.postimg.cc/65J1dNcx/IMG-0090.jpg

[Ghost Rider]

So I learned something last weekend about the S550...

Don't pull your battery out for the Winter and expect to still be able to open either one of the car doors!!!!!!! FUCK!!!!

[Laffs]

New black and blue Ontario plates don't look so great to me in person.

[1quikgt]

My dad and I are looking at an 84 cutlass supreme as a small project to finish building. Is emissions equipment required for safety? Has a sbc 350 Chevy to go in so just wondering if we need to source smog stuff.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I believe the rule is. If it had it, it needs it.

Ie. if it had cats from the factory it needs cats for a safety.


Also check the rear frame rails, were well known to rot. Check it good for rot and poor repairs.

[SlipperyVic]

G-bodys, my first love.

I'm going to need to see pictures of this project.

[Boomer]

Just because you have a title like, President, VP, PHD, MBA, etc., doesn't mean you're smarter than other people with simple common sense! WTF is the world coming to??? I'm just about ready to sell all my crap and move to a small home on a little island in the middle of the ocean! Happy MONDAY!!!

[fast Ed]

So I learned something last weekend about the S550...

Don't pull your battery out for the Winter and expect to still be able to open either one of the car doors!!!!!!! FUCK!!!!

Dave you should be able to pop off a small cover near the door handle to access the emergency key cylinder, and use the key inside your fob.

[Ghost Rider]

Dave you should be able to pop off a small cover near the door handle to access the emergency key cylinder, and use the key inside your fob.

Actually the issue I was having was the window... I left the doors unlocked for the winter but forgot that when you open the door the window drops down 1/2" (which I knew) however if it doesn't drop down that little bit it hits the door frame at the top and that part I did NOT know, so I had to connect the battery for the window to drop down enough to clear that little trim piece

[ZR]

New black and blue Ontario plates don't look so great to me in person.

Look like absolute ass!!!

[mavrrrick]

6 more weeks!!!!!


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[IanGTCS]

New black and blue Ontario plates don't look so great to me in person.

I agree, not attractive at all. My front plate is peeling, I'm just going to glue it all back down come spring and maybe clear coat it to avoid a new one for as long as possible.

[1quikgt]

I believe the rule is. If it had it, it needs it.

Ie. if it had cats from the factory it needs cats for a safety.


Also check the rear frame rails, were well known to rot. Check it good for rot and poor repairs.

That’s what I figured about the emissions stuff. Anything else I should pay particular attention to with these cars?

[5.4MarkVIII]

I don't have much experience with them. just remember horror stories from my body shop days. they were not that hard to repair with proper patch panels but heard about a lot of people just filing them with foam. and other stuff to sell them quick

[90LXCoupe]

https://vimeopro.com/user1536463/omar-khadr-convicted-terrorist-madness/video/390641382

This guy speaks what everyone feels about our chicken $hit government

[ZR]

My dad and I are looking at an 84 cutlass supreme as a small project to finish building. Is emissions equipment required for safety? Has a sbc 350 Chevy to go in so just wondering if we need to source smog stuff.

To be 100% legit on the road, it's suppose to have all of the emissions equipment it original came with and all is suppose to be in working condition. We are however seeing those that run converters plus PCV and no open breathers breeze through roadside checks without so much as a mention of rest that is long since gone. The main peeps getting gobbled up, older rides with more modern engines installed with zero emissions equipment in place not realizing equipment required follows the engine used not yr of the ride. Again, make a clear effort to comply and powers to be are satisfied.

[Laffs]

I agree, not attractive at all. My front plate is peeling, I'm just going to glue it all back down come spring and maybe clear coat it to avoid a new one for as long as possible.

Maybe its the lack of embossing/beaded edge. The first couple I saw I thought were literally paper copies someone printed out from a Xerox.

[1quikgt]

To be 100% legit on the road, it's suppose to have all of the emissions equipment it original came with and all is suppose to be in working condition. We are however seeing those that run converters plus PCV and no open breathers breeze through roadside checks without so much as a mention of rest that is long since gone. The main peeps getting gobbled up, older rides with more modern engines installed with zero emissions equipment in place not realizing equipment required follows the engine used not yr of the ride. Again, make a clear effort to comply and powers to be are satisfied.

Thanks for the info Rick. Guess the only way is to buy it and take it to get safetied and see what happens.

[mavrrrick]

6 more weeks!!!!!


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[mavrrrick]

https://vimeopro.com/user1536463/omar-khadr-convicted-terrorist-madness/video/390641382

This guy speaks what everyone feels about our chicken $hit government

Wish I could shake his hand!!!


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[5.4MarkVIII]

mod season has begun. too bad its the kitchen getting modded……...

[hammerhead]

https://vimeopro.com/user1536463/omar-khadr-convicted-terrorist-madness/video/390641382

This guy speaks what everyone feels about our chicken $hit government

wow impressive that's a Canadian how I know Canadians....

[mavrrrick]

mod season has begun. too bad its the kitchen getting modded……...

Same here. Color change.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200212/178df2fa4b7a9fb7e5924ae5bcd3da4a.jpghttps://
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Hope to get doors and drawer facing back this week.


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[5.4MarkVIII]

Ill post up the before pictures when I get a chance. 100 year old brick house, kitchen is right out of the 70s with pink back splash tile. wood paneling and flat faced cupboards. its all lath and plaster behind the wood paneling.

[RedSN]

When is demo day? And will you be supplying the beer?

edit: to be clear, I just want to break stuff, I have no interest in putting it back together.

[RedSN]

Same here. Color change.
Already looks way brighter even without the doors.
New doors? Or just painting the old ones?

[5.4MarkVIII]

When is demo day? And will you be supplying the beer?

edit: to be clear, I just want to break stuff, I have no interest in putting it back together.

Lol hoping to have it all tore out this weekend.

She made me clean out and move my beer fridge. It’s in storage now. Then she questioned why there were so many drinks in the other fridge. “Cuz they have to be cold.” “There is no room for the milk”. “That’s fine I don’t drink milk”

“Annoyed sigh”

[RedSN]

RIP Christie.


Christie Blatchford, a powerful public voice through nearly five decades of journalism, has died after being diagnosed with cancer in November.

Blatchford was one of Canada’s most prominent writers, having been a leading journalist at each of Toronto’s daily newspapers, a trailblazer for women in sports reporting, an award-winning war correspondent, and a columnist renowned for her vexing mix of toughness and tenderness.

She was 68
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/rip-christie-blatchford

Sharp wit and a master of words. Especially enjoyed her participation in the "Round Table" segments on 1010.

[Zutz2v]

mod season has begun. too bad its the kitchen getting modded……...

Need a taper ? I’m for hire lol


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[Zutz2v]

I’m getting the winter blues, can you guys post pictures of your stangs or any other cars you guys deem nice. That would be mint.


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[5.4MarkVIII]

Need a taper ? I’m for hire lol


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I couldn't pay you enough to make it worth the 2 hour drive. lol

[5.4MarkVIII]

who pays for the milk and drinks?

we both do. well technically she does the shopping so I guess she does.

[5.4MarkVIII]

19500
in this quick pic of the dinning room you will notice a lovely vintage wallpaper directly over 70's wood paneling. and the "custom trim worked achieved by ripping that same paneling into 2 inch strips and then calling it trim.

19501
this picture of the kitchen shows the lovely crooked doors of the vintage cupboards, as well as the beautiful Pink tile. make of exotic plastic that actually says made in Canada on the back. if anyone is interested the tile comes off fairly easy, I can box it up and send it to you if you wish to surprise the wife.

the bath room upstairs had the same tile when we gutted it, but it was a light green color. I'm still not sure which is uglier.

I already relocated the one lower cupboard to the back room. this afternoons job is to tap into the pluming underneath and get the dishwasher hooked up back there, cuz this guy don't like doing dishes,

[RedSN]

we both do.
How progressive!
Imagine equal partners in a relationship! How is this even possible?

[RedSN]

this picture of the kitchen shows the lovely crooked doors of the vintage cupboards, as well as the beautiful Pink tile
Looking forward to seeing the end product.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Looking forward to seeing the end product.

part of me wants to secretly keep the pink tile then find a reason to send my wife away on tile day, and put them back up with two sided tape just to see her reaction


wont be as nice as your basement.

also ment to ask you. when you did your wine rack did you fasten the racking to the wall?

saw this the other day and cried for the guy

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[RedSN]

I suggest waiting a couple of years before prank putting the pink tiles back up. Long game.

[mavrrrick]

Already looks way brighter even without the doors.
New doors? Or just painting the old ones?

Having old ones painted. Can’t wait till done.


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[mavrrrick]

I’m getting the winter blues, can you guys post pictures of your stangs or any other cars you guys deem nice. That would be mint.


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[5.4MarkVIII]

with who's $$

we are equal share holders in our business and both bring home identical paychecks that get used jointly for the family. she right now probably puts in more hours than I do at work. for hobbies I spend money on cars and a boat, she does crafty stuff for a fraction of the cost.

[IanGTCS]

in this quick pic of the dinning room you will notice a lovely vintage wallpaper directly over 70's wood paneling. and the "custom trim worked achieved by ripping that same paneling into 2 inch strips and then calling it trim.

this picture of the kitchen shows the lovely crooked doors of the vintage cupboards, as well as the beautiful Pink tile. make of exotic plastic that actually says made in Canada on the back. if anyone is interested the tile comes off fairly easy, I can box it up and send it to you if you wish to surprise the wife.

the bath room upstairs had the same tile when we gutted it, but it was a light green color. I'm still not sure which is uglier.

I already relocated the one lower cupboard to the back room. this afternoons job is to tap into the pluming underneath and get the dishwasher hooked up back there, cuz this guy don't like doing dishes,

I thought my early 50s kitchen was bad but at least it is white or off white.

Of course the majority of my house has pink wallpaper with a whole 19th century scene including a mill and a guy fishing so I'm only ahead on one room being livable.

[92redragtop]

we are equal share holders in our business and both bring home identical paychecks that get used jointly for the family. she right now probably puts in more hours than I do at work. for hobbies I spend money on cars and a boat, she does crafty stuff for a fraction of the cost.

Well, that's a little woke.

[92redragtop]

19500
in this quick pic of the dinning room you will notice a lovely vintage wallpaper directly over 70's wood paneling. and the "custom trim worked achieved by ripping that same paneling into 2 inch strips and then calling it trim.

this picture of the kitchen shows the lovely crooked doors of the vintage cupboards, as well as the beautiful Pink tile. make of exotic plastic that actually says made in Canada on the back. if anyone is interested the tile comes off fairly easy, I can box it up and send it to you if you wish to surprise the wife.

the bath room upstairs had the same tile when we gutted it, but it was a light green color. I'm still not sure which is uglier.

I already relocated the one lower cupboard to the back room. this afternoons job is to tap into the pluming underneath and get the dishwasher hooked up back there, cuz this guy don't like doing dishes,

Should fix that room in the reno - by 90 degrees.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Should fix that room in the reno - by 90 degrees.

what you mean?


edit. NVM. I get it slow on the catch.

[Ghost Rider]

I’m getting the winter blues, can you guys post pictures of your stangs or any other cars you guys deem nice. That would be mint.


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I'll bite...

excuse to do something other than work right now... :)

https://i.imgur.com/PUqE3A1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2o6migN.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/tUAVmSu.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/m0FDwYq.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/EdaqsyA.jpg

[newbiestangowner]

I'll bite...

excuse to do something other than work right now... :)

https://i.imgur.com/PUqE3A1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2o6migN.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/tUAVmSu.jpg

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https://i.imgur.com/EdaqsyA.jpg

Well that’s just great. Nobody gonna post their stang after this post lol

Like Vince Carter signalling after dunk contest- it’s over lol

What a “ douche” lol j/k Dave!

Beautiful!! ah one day ( dreaming) :waiting:


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[newbiestangowner]

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[Zutz2v]

I'll bite...

excuse to do something other than work right now... :)

https://i.imgur.com/PUqE3A1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2o6migN.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/tUAVmSu.jpg

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https://i.imgur.com/EdaqsyA.jpg

Sooo sexy


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[Zutz2v]

19514


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[Zutz2v]

19515

This year going to make it my mission to take some photo shoots with the CB tower hovering round back


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[Ghost Rider]

Well that’s just great. Nobody gonna post their stang after this post lol

Like Vince Carter signalling after dunk contest- it’s over lol

What a “ douche” lol j/k Dave!

Beautiful!! ah one day ( dreaming) :waiting:


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LOL!! actually LOL'd on that one!

[Ghost Rider]

19515

This year going to make it my mission to take some photo shoots with the CB tower hovering round back


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Looks great with the Terminator wheels!!

[Zutz2v]

Looks great with the Terminator wheels!!

I love my rims. They’re 17s. IMO look much nicer then the factory 15s


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[Laffs]

Anyone want a Porsche originally owned by Wek and then later by the founder of Hypebeast?

https://inventory.symbolicinternational.com/vehicles/71/1994-porsche-964-3-6l-turbo

[Zutz2v]

Anyone want a Porsche originally owned by Wek and then later by the founder of Hypebeast?

https://inventory.symbolicinternational.com/vehicles/71/1994-porsche-964-3-6l-turbo

Do they accept food stamps ?


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[Laffs]

Unfortunately, no.

[Ghost Rider]

That's a cool car, reminds me of Bad Boys

[Laffs]

That's a cool car, reminds me of Bad Boys

Same car, 964 3.6 Turbo. Its one of my holy trinity supercars with the Countach and the Testarossa.

[Ghost Rider]

VIA Rail just cancelled very single train in Canada, effective immediately...

that doesn't sound good

[92redragtop]

Yeah, CN shut their rail networks down - protests affecting safe traffic. This has to be fixed quickly.

[Laffs]

I mean...could just send the trains...

[5.4MarkVIII]

nothing like agreeing to a contract and then protesting and shutting down what you agreed to.

[RedSN]

...you get what you vote for.
Justin is just the man we need, he is no stranger to booting problem aboriginals out of the way.

[92redragtop]

The selective enforcement of the law is creeping higher and higher up the food chain.

Selective forgiveness of a speeding ticket is chump change.

Society abdicates use of force based on the agreement that government will uniformly and justly apply the law. This agreement is more and more broken.

Apparently this is ok now if we look at south of the border (so Prez or PM - same difference?).

[92redragtop]

yes antifa seems to be getting a free pass, but only in Democratic run cities/states

here's an interesting read from a Democrat, yes US politics but doesn't look much different than here in Canukistan

https://gen.medium.com/ive-been-a-democrat-for-20-years-here-s-what-i-experienced-at-trump-s-rally-in-new-hampshire-c69ddaaf6d07

Or in the Roger Stone case.....

[5.4MarkVIII]

Or in the Roger Stone case.....

Trump should have absolute stayed out of that. Bad optics and just another thing that give the demos to hang on. How ever the sentence they were looking at hitting Stone with was unprecedentedly harsh. 10 years prison while others convicted of the same thing were given no jail time or at most a couple years. That wasn’t right either.

[92redragtop]

AG is supposedly looking at Flynn case so that's likely coming - probably not a pardon but same type of deal with Stone as that more effectively breaks down rule of law and allows selective enforcement of law.

As for prosecutorial recommendation - they can recommend the max but the judge will determine the final sentence - unless they are directed/indirected to do otherwise.

[5.4MarkVIII]

we aren't going to pretend like he is the first leader in America to have selective enforcement or protect friends are we

[5.4MarkVIII]

one of those days where would just like to give a big middle finger to everyone and not go back to work.

customer this am. was a warranty call we got sent out to after the other tech dispatched "failed 3 times to fix the problem" (when in reality the customer failed to take care of it, misuse over loading, never been cleaned)
while im in fixing it. he buddy comes over I over hear them talking in the other room. "whats up today?" " I got a fucking idiot in the other room trying to fix my washer cuz the warranty people wont just replace it"

then I get another guy who was booked in yesterday but canceled at eh last min mad at me because I wont drop everything I have to do today and run and see him.

beer oclock yet?

[92redragtop]

LOL - guy above says selective enforcement is bad/shouldn't be done the now we're saying selective enforcement is ok if that's we did in the past, therefore can also continue to be done in the future - I guess change is not so good.

[5.4MarkVIII]

never said it was okay if in the past just saying we shouldn't act like its never been done before. the single best thing about Trump is EVERYTHING he has said and/or done as president has been done before. Trump is the first one they have gone after as hard as they have but now the precedent is set and future presidents will hopefully be watched closer and called out sooner.

[92redragtop]

New Pope is an interesting series - some funny political and entertainment references included.

[RedSN]

sounds like they are FINALLY making some arrests with regards to the CRA phone scam.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/rcmp-cra-telephone-scam-fraud-investigation-1.5463838

As a society, I believe we have progressed beyond the barbaric act of stoning.... but man would I like the opportunity for everyone to get one stone for each call they have received and line up all the perps.

[92redragtop]

3 people in the office got these calls on Wednesday.

[RedSN]

Did they tell you the RCMP was coming to arrest you?
Or did you tell them the RCMP was coming to arrest them?

[5.4MarkVIII]

so add to my earlier, this day is shit post.

started the demo of the kitchen/ dining room. 3 hours in. cut my right middle and took a gouge of skin off the left pointer fingers. within the span of 5 seconds on the same piece of trim. and then turned and stepped on a nail. no I was not wearing gloves of the proper foot wear! why? cuz apparently I am a dumbass.

so I'm done working for today. time for dinner beer and maybe a movie with the kids.

will try again tomorrow with the proper safety gear.

[5.4MarkVIII]

3 people in the office got these calls on Wednesday.

had my phone ring last weekend 3 times same number phone said it was out of st Catherin's. on the last ring I answered and it was a msg. threatening the police something about sin number yada yada. since it came up with a number I hit redial. it went to a voice mail. I left a very angry msg about phone scams, what I thought of them and if you want to arrest me come and get me. there was some yelling and probably at least 2 swear words.

5 min later the phone rings again. same number. I answered with a WHAT! and this voice of an older gentleman answered me. apologized for bother me. said he got a rather angry msg. from me and just wanted to let me know that it wasn't him that was calling. I I double checked the call history and it was the same number I was getting the scam calls from. he said he has gotten a few angry msgs from people but his phone company cant seem to do anything about it. poor guy said he was afraid to answer his phone any more. I apologized profusely. and we talked for a few min. seemed like a really nice guy. lol I felt like shit

just fyi don't know how they are doing it but somehow either faking the call display number or piggy backing off un suspecting victims phones.

[Laffs]

so add to my earlier, this day is shit post.

started the demo of the kitchen/ dining room. 3 hours in. cut my right middle and took a gouge of skin off the left pointer fingers. within the span of 5 seconds on the same piece of trim. and then turned and stepped on a nail. no I was not wearing gloves of the proper foot wear! why? cuz apparently I am a dumbass.

so im don't working for today. time for dinner beer and maybe a movie with the kids.

will try again tomorrow with the proper safety gear.

Beer and chill followed by proper PPE is just what the doctor would prescribe for this. Sorry man.

[92redragtop]

had my phone ring last weekend 3 times same number phone said it was out of st Catherin's. on the last ring I answered and it was a msg. threatening the police something about sin number yada yada. since it came up with a number I hit redial. it went to a voice mail. I left a very angry msg about phone scams, what I thought of them and if you want to arrest me come and get me. there was some yelling and probably at least 2 swear words.

5 min later the phone rings again. same number. I answered with a WHAT! and this voice of an older gentleman answered me. apologized for bother me. said he got a rather angry msg. from me and just wanted to let me know that it wasn't him that was calling. I I double checked the call history and it was the same number I was getting the scam calls from. he said he has gotten a few angry msgs from people but his phone company cant seem to do anything about it. poor guy said he was afraid to answer his phone any more. I apologized profusely. and we talked for a few min. seemed like a really nice guy. lol I felt like shit

just fyi don't know how they are doing it but somehow either faking the call display number or piggy backing off un suspecting victims phones.


https://cellularnews.com/guides/how-to-spoof-a-phone-number/

[92redragtop]

so add to my earlier, this day is shit post.

started the demo of the kitchen/ dining room. 3 hours in. cut my right middle and took a gouge of skin off the left pointer fingers. within the span of 5 seconds on the same piece of trim. and then turned and stepped on a nail. no I was not wearing gloves of the proper foot wear! why? cuz apparently I am a dumbass.

so im don't working for today. time for dinner beer and maybe a movie with the kids.

will try again tomorrow with the proper safety gear.

That sucks- bad way to start a long weekend....after someone you're trying to resolve an issue for calls you an idiot because he's pissed at someone else.

[hsousa88]

I got a call from them yesterday.. the number was Canada’s EI contact number [emoji23]

If I don’t know the number or not expecting a call I don’t answer.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I got a call from them yesterday.. the number was Canada’s EI contact number [emoji23]

If I don’t know the number or not expecting a call I don’t answer.

is the way to do it, unfortunately I've talked to a few people like me where my van my office and my cell phone is my most important tool. cant risk missing customers due to screening calls. glad to see some arrests finally made

[True Blue]

Last week I had 3 calls spoofing my own house number, f-ing bastards!

[hsousa88]

Just priced this out... one can dream

19544

[True Blue]

It's possible to see fuel shortages (propane, heating oil and gas) by the end of this week, if the CN shutdown continues.

Just a heads up.

[Old Fart]

Just finished snowblowing the yard. Lots of "igloo" quality drifts, lol. Now I get a weather advisory for 20 cm more snow. We've had a mild winter but I can't wait for it to end!

[newbiestangowner]

Just finished snowblowing the yard. Lots of "igloo" quality drifts, lol. Now I get a weather advisory for 20 cm more snow. We've had a mild winter but I can't wait for it to end!

Sunny here and warm :)

High commander just got in a car accident. Other driver did not yield to on coming traffic and just pulled straight out of parking lot.

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[92redragtop]

^^Sorry to hear - hope she's ok.

[newbiestangowner]

Dash cam in high commanders car?

No - my fault took it out and placed in other car but a witness stepped up and gave phone number/name- filed in collision report.
Just got off phone with insurance company.



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[Scrape]

Ouch. Sorry to hear Ron. Hope everyone is ok?

[newbiestangowner]

Ouch. Sorry to hear Ron. Hope everyone is ok?

Everything ok - wife keeps wondering if she could have avoided it-

so much for a quiet Sunday afternoon :) ?

I actually didn’t hear my cell phone after 5 missed calls lol I was busy making coffee lmao!!!


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[Scrape]

Everything ok - wife keeps wondering if she could have avoided it-

so much for a quiet Sunday afternoon :) ?

I actually didn’t hear my cell phone after 5 missed calls lol I was busy making coffee lmao!!!


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lol! That must have been a noisy Machine.

[newbiestangowner]

lol! That must have been a noisy Machine.

No - I was concentrating lol
I was the one supposed to pick up kids but she said u stay home and play with ur toy lol I’ll pick them up


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[Screw]

Shiat dude that’s a little stress , it will pass and get fixed , things happen

[CDNfyrfytr]

Sunny here and warm :)

High commander just got in a car accident. Other driver did not yield to on coming traffic and just pulled straight out of parking lot.


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That sucks Ron. Glad everyone is ok and the witness should at least help with your insurance claim.


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[Ghost Rider]

Everything ok - wife keeps wondering if she could have avoided it-

so much for a quiet Sunday afternoon :) ?

I actually didn’t hear my cell phone after 5 missed calls lol I was busy making coffee lmao!!!


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LOL, glad she's okay, looks cosmetic, but still a piss off just the same!!

Tell her not to ponder about the past, just have the coffee and HUG and you guys are golden!!

[5.4MarkVIII]

Thinking of putting a beam in for our kitchen.

There is currently a partial wall separating the kitchen and dining room. It’s not load bearing

The floor joists above run the length of the room and are 2x10 and the room is 19.5 feet long.

There is no sagging that I can see however when we did the bathroom upstairs we relocated the tub so it’s almost in the middle of that span.

I’m thinking since I’m in there and removing this partial wall I should put support in just in case. Since the house is around 100 years old

Width of the room is 11 feet. Does the thickness to length rule apply in this case?
Which would mean I can go a double laminated 2x12 to span that 11ft. And then carry the weight down to the jack posts that are already there in the basement?

[RedSN]

Removing a wall ....the City is going to want an engineer sign off on it, a letter stating it’s non-load bearing. If it’s load bearing, the engineer will size the beam for you. If it’s non-load bearing then the beam is just for decoration (peace of mind?) and you can use whatever size beam you want.

[5.4MarkVIII]

was a 2 foot wall put in 40 years after the house was built. to cap then end of the cupboards. I still need them to sign off that's its not load bearing?

room on the other side of stairs is identical size and layout. and no wall in the middle.

[1quikgt]

Went and looked at the Cutlass. Frame and body are both in exceptional condition for an 84 except for a couple of rust bubbles around the rear quarter window. Our bodywork skills are very minimal. Should this be something that scares us off or use it in the negotiation?

[ZR]

Not uncommon to see a freak rust spot on an otherwise super clean car.

[1quikgt]

It’s supposed to be a grandfather-father-granddaughter project so a little work that we can do over time while still driving it should be fine.

[ZR]

Hope it works out.

[ZR]

The incompetence involved with this kind of shiat blows my mind. To think no one thought to check the proto type under low light before moving forward with them. Add to that the butt ugly look, well done.

TORONTO -- The Ontario government has confirmed to CTV News Toronto that they are looking into reports that the province's new licence plates are difficult to read at night.

https://beta.cp24.com/content/dam/ctvnews/images/2020/2/17/1_4815470.jpg?cache_timestamp=1581964551289

[92redragtop]

And they had an issue with dropping the front plate before - now you can't see either.

[ZR]

Oh so typical though, remake of something that worked perfectly for years only to see latest n greatest be a fail.

[5.4MarkVIII]

kids home Friday with another strike day. getting tired of this crap and think its about time the Government, Unions and school boards are forced to be 100% transparent with these talks. if they are going to barter with out kids futures its only right that we all know EXACTLY what the hold up is and why there is no forward movement in talks.

[hsousa88]

Scored this old vice for $10 years ago at a neighbours estate sale.. made in England. Just got around to mounting it. Any idea what year it might be from? I’m guessing the 50’s..

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[92redragtop]

^^That's cool - my dad had one of those when we were growing up. Ours was blue and also Made in England. Probably 1960's or earlier.

[Ghost Rider]

1958, was my Grandpa's

This beast has come in handy on more than a few occasions!!


19578

19579

19580

[RedSN]

Make your way over to the Garage Journal. Entire threads there about vices.

I picked up a little vintage Record No.1 vice a few years ago, and an unknown brand (acme? LOL) anvil.

[Screw]

I wish I never got rid my old vise , broke my bench b4 the vice gave way

[Foxstang]

Spring is around the corner.

[1BAD92LX]

So I've called and emailed the Niagara LKQ salvage yard 4 times now with no reply. WTF, do they not want to sell stuff?

[newbiestangowner]

High commander got her rental today. I’m surprised how stacked tech wise / features these Kia Sorentos are; so much so I took it and let her use the “ tetanus mobile” lol


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[Scrape]

High commander? She is the boss. Why be formal lol. Yes I am teasing you lol. Kia actually is very well equipped.

[RedSN]

Was on my way to the curling rink last night when I pulled over to let 2 ambulances by coming the opposite direction.
I guess they were heading here....


York regional police say they were called to an RBC branch in the area of 16th Avenue and Markham Road just as the bank was closing around 8 p.m. Passersby had noticed the robbery in progress and called 911.
According to police, three suspects got out of a car, entered the bank and ordered everyone on the ground. They then demanded cash from the safe.
Police said two handguns — one loaded and the other a replica — and a knife were recovered from the scene.
Police said four employees of the bank were injured — two men were stabbed while another man and one female sustained head injuries from a blunt object. All were taken to local hospitals by paramedics, one with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Police said they are expected to recover.

A 16-year-old boy, a 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy each face eight charges, including robbery with a firearm, aggravated assault, and disguise with intent.


16, 15, 13 y/o :facepalm:

[Scrape]

Insane eh? So young and doing shit like this.
Was on my way to the curling rink last night when I pulled over to let 2 ambulances by coming the opposite direction.
I guess they were heading here....



16, 15, 13 y/o :facepalm:

[5.4MarkVIII]

damn when I was that age I was in my friends basement playing video games or out riding bike trails, bailing hay or picking stones for the neighbor. not robbing a fucking bank. WTF is wrong with people

[redo75]

A lot of the "old vices" came from the war era. Used in factories in England and Canada. Many were made to make military supplies.
Too bad they can't share their stories.

[True Blue]

The Beer Store had it good for so long, now they're feeling the pain. Fantastic news!

https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2020/02/beer-store-losing-money-sales-expanded-supermarkets/

[mavrrrick]

If they do away with the beer store and sell in grocery or variety stores, will price drop because no longer paying union wages to staff. It should but probably wont.

[mavrrrick]

Insane eh? So young and doing shit like this.

They do it so young because they know they will get a slap on the wrist if they get caught...no big deal to them.

[RedSN]

The only time I ever go to the beer store anymore is to return empties. I sometimes use the cash back to get a couple cans of beer.

If the Beer Store closes, where on earth will I ever find generic beer!?

[hammerhead]

The only time I ever go to the beer store anymore is to return empties. I sometimes use the cash back to get a couple cans of beer.

If the Beer Store closes, where on earth will I ever find generic beer!?

I was thinking the same thing but about the empties - I use to service their transportation equipment - not only do they warehouse and delivery the beer to the smaller sellers, but they also handle all the empty bottles and the recycling of the glass - none of the other locations will be able to handle this - will be interesting to see if they lose proceeds from the sales - maybe that will trigger an increase in cost if all they do is deliver and handle recycling...just a thought

[hsousa88]

I still go to the beer store.. grocery stores around here have shitty selection and I avoid the LCBO at all costs.

[mavrrrick]

Kitchen done.
Before
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[mavrrrick]

Getting tiles and grout cleaned and sealed tomorrow.


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[ZR]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.

[mavrrrick]

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[mavrrrick]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.

Thanks.


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[Das 5.0]

That looks great !!!

[RedSN]

Turned out great! Same appliances? The SS looks much nicer surrounded by white cabinets.

[mavrrrick]

Thanks... same appliances. Happy with it.


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[Mellow Yellow]

The only time I ever go to the beer store anymore is to return empties. I sometimes use the cash back to get a couple cans of beer.

If the Beer Store closes, where on earth will I ever find generic beer!?

Living in a small town, we have beer, liquor and wine sold at the local convenience store.
They also accept ALL recyclable cans and bottles.

[Scrape]

Looks great Mav!

[mavrrrick]

Floors done
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[Ghost Rider]

nice work!

[5.4MarkVIII]

Floors done
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Looks good always amazing how a colour change on something like cabinets can make the colour pop in the tiles.

[Screw]

Leafs lose to emergency goalie , zambonie driver

[mavrrrick]

Looks good always amazing how a colour change on something like cabinets can make the colour pop in the tiles.

Had a guy come in and clean grout and tiles... big difference.


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[RedSN]

Leafs lose to emergency goalie , zambonie driver
What a story! Gonna make a movie of that.

[True Blue]

What a story! Gonna make a movie of that.

Sure would be better than watching the Leafs play.

[Zutz2v]

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Was at planet ford with a buddy who is looking for a truck. Obviously seen this car sitting in the show room. So like the man child I am I went to go sit in it. I obviously compared it to my 03. I didn’t like a single thing about this car. Performance wise it would destroy my car. But sitting in the car and just looking at it did nothing for me. I hated the seats, very uncomfortable.


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[hsousa88]

^ it's a vert... thats why

[Zutz2v]

^ it's a vert... thats why

My 03 is a vert as well lol


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[Screw]

Sure would be better than watching the Leafs play.

That’s was absolutely the worst I’ve seen them , they looked beer league , good on Canes they walked the leafs with no goalie

[IanGTCS]

Had a guy come in and clean grout and tiles... big difference.


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It's amazing how really scrubbing out the grout can make it look like a new floor.

[5.4MarkVIII]

We did our tile with a dark grey grout so it dosnt look dirty. Lol

[mavrrrick]

Keeping an eye on da weather. Guess what season is coming up?
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[Stephen06GT]

Keeping an eye on da weather. Guess what season is coming up?
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Baseball?

[CDNfyrfytr]

Baseball?

Nah...cricket! [emoji1787][emoji1787]


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[92redragtop]

Horse racing!

[mavrrrick]

Apparently wise ass season!!! Lol


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[Stephen06GT]

Apparently wise ass season!!! Lol


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Sorry, but wise ass season starts in the fall. It’s almost over.

[newbiestangowner]

Sorry, but wise ass season starts in the fall. It’s almost over.

Lol
Pretty quiet season too


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[newbiestangowner]

Keeping an eye on da weather. Guess what season is coming up?
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I don’t have a Shelby


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[ZR]

Whats on my mind.
I challenge everyone here to go out of their way to do something nice for someone else as often as they can. Even peeps who look to have it all together could be hanging on by a thread, imagine the satisfaction knowing you made a difference in his or her life.


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[Ghost Rider]

Whats on my mind.
I challenge everyone here to go out of their way to do something nice for someone else as often as they can. Even peeps who look to have it all together could be hanging on by a thread, imagine the satisfaction knowing you made a difference in his or her life.




Funny you should say that... I was at the car wash tonight and I guy came walking about and asked if I smoked... I said no (and I don't), he walked up and down the carwash and nobody smoked (or said they did) on his way back, I yelled over and said "here, this should at least get you started" I had a $10 in my pocket from earlier... might not buy a pack but should get him a couple somewhere LOL - meh


Also this summer I was out for dinner and the waitress was a complete bitch... I mean complete!! She seem to really suck at her job and if you asked for anything it was like you asked her to climb mount Everest, looked like she had been crying at some point... but was in a real grouchy mood. Anyways, the dinner sucked and they were out of a few things on the menu including the desert I wanted... and I hardly ever order desert so that sucked! Anyways, I thought, who knows what's up... maybe she is just a fucking bitch that hates her job... BUT maybe she's having problems at home, maybe a pet just died, maybe she just broke up with her boyfriend, maybe doesn't get along with her parents... could be anything. And yeah your not 'supposed' to be bringing baggage to the work place blah blah, IMO sometimes it's unavoidable, I mean when my Dad died, I was back to work within a few days just to get things off my mind but I'll be first to admit I wasn't very productive and I mean, generally I'm not very productive so you can imagine then LOL

Anyways, long story short, I don't think she got many if any tips that night with any customers and I'm sure that didn't help the situation (even though it was brought on herself). So I paid with Visa and left no tip on the machine which they can obviously see when printing your receipt and I could see her kinda sigh but when I stood up I gave here a $40 cash tip (my meal was only $23) and said, next time make sure they have my desert! It was the first time she smiled all night and said "thank you and I will"


oh and I saved some guys life one night blah blah lol

BTW, he fully recovered and still rides around with no helmet LOL (grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr)

[5.4MarkVIII]

last Monday I was pulling up to tims in the am. made the right into the drive threw lane. wasn't till after I turned In I realized there was a guy in a white suv the was waiting to make a left into the drive threw. he ended up behind me and I though stupid me I should have let him go first because he was waiting longer. when I got to the window I paid for his coffee. asked the lady to tell him I was sorry for taking his spot, just wasn't paying attention.

fast forward to Friday I'm pulling up to the same tims when all of a sudden this guy in a white suv pulls right in front of me. with a big wave and a smile. annoyed at first, I quickly realized it was the same suv as monday. I laugh and think well I deserved that. since I cut him off before. get to the window and the lady says the guy in front said thanks and paid for your coffee.

[Laffs]

last Monday I was pulling up to tims in the am. made the right into the drive threw lane. wasn't till after I turned In I realized there was a guy in a white suv the was waiting to make a left into the drive threw. he ended up behind me and I though stupid me I should have let him go first because he was waiting longer. when I got to the window I paid for his coffee. asked the lady to tell him I was sorry for taking his spot, just wasn't paying attention.

fast forward to Friday I'm pulling up to the same tims when all of a sudden this guy in a white suv pulls right in front of me. with a big wave and a smile. annoyed at first, I quickly realized it was the same suv as monday. I laugh and think well I deserved that. since I cut him off before. get to the window and the lady says the guy in front said thanks and paid for your coffee.

Ok, that's pretty rad honestly. Karma.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Anyone here do brick repair. Need some recommendations.

[92redragtop]

Why wouldn't flat-earthers just sail in one direction to see if they come around the other side or come to the edge/fall off? These launches are a new thing?

Daredevil, flat-earther 'Mad Mike' Hughes dies in crash of homemade rocket in California
'The parachute ripped off at launch so the rocket went straight up in an arc and came straight down'

[RedSN]

These launches are a new thing?

Mad Mike was building rockets long before. He used flat-earth for funding publicity. Nothing to do with proving the world is flat.

[Ghost Rider]

Mad Mike was building rockets long before. He used flat-earth for funding publicity. Nothing to do with proving the world is flat.

Almost Rockets you mean...


it was steam powered...

[RedSN]

Thrust, liftoff, ballistic trajectory.... sounds like a rocket to me.

[Ghost Rider]

Thrust, liftoff, ballistic trajectory.... sounds like a rocket to me.


yes "like" a rocket...

I don't know man... that dude might have been dead before he hit the ground anyways... did you see the thrust that thing had for the size? it took off way faster than any rocket I've ever seen LOL the g-force must have been just absolutely insane!!


Makes sense now though now that you said it was scam/scheme to make money since I never heard any Rocket Scientist believe in FET

[RedSN]

...I never heard any Rocket Scientist believe in FET
I also wouldn’t call him a rocket scientist. He was Brad Pitt from Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, a stuntman and a limo driver.

But I give him credit for dying doing what he loved to do.

[Ghost Rider]

I also wouldn’t call him a rocket scientist. He was Brad Pitt from Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, a stuntman and a limo driver.

But I give him credit for dying doing what he loved to do.

Haven't seen the movie...


So I wonder if he built the rocket or bought it from ACME?

[Laffs]

Insane what a "base model" is these days. My two latest fleet orders showed up today, 2020 Silverados WT's in CCSB 2WD config. Been going with Ram last few orders but Chevy really stepped up on incentives this go around. Ordered them with the 2.7L turbos and 8 spd auto. The only option's I spec'd besides powertrain was the convenience package so the guys have cruise and power locks as well as rubber floors an a spray in liner. The trucks were around 33k all said and discounted IIRC.

Holy fuck was I picturing something different for what I thought would be a stripped model.

- Large touch screen display, with apple car play and wifi (The last Rams I ordered have a tiny non touch screen)
- Really nice backup cam on said screen vs in the mirror
- Freakin power opening tailgate that barely weighs a thing to put up
- 120v Power plug in the bed which is an idea I'm shocked I never thought would be smart. If it can run our small seam welder it eliminates the need to bring a generator on small repair jobs

Main thing I notice is the interior (rubber floor aside) doesn't feel "base". Its all black vs the grey and black combo's I'm used to. The cloth on the seats actually feels pretty good and the seats are comfortable. The toggles are all really nice and there's actually some chrome/polish bits. Also a lack of "blank button" syndrome.

Honestly kinda bewildered. These things feel as nice as some of the LT/SLT level trucks we've gotten in past.

[Zutz2v]

Insane what a "base model" is these days. My two latest fleet orders showed up today, 2020 Silverados WT's in CCSB 2WD config. Been going with Ram last few orders but Chevy really stepped up on incentives this go around. Ordered them with the 2.7L turbos and 8 spd auto. The only option's I spec'd besides powertrain was the convenience package so the guys have cruise and power locks as well as rubber floors an a spray in liner. The trucks were around 33k all said and discounted IIRC.

Holy fuck was I picturing something different for what I thought would be a stripped model.

- Large touch screen display, with apple car play and wifi (The last Rams I ordered have a tiny non touch screen)
- Really nice backup cam on said screen vs in the mirror
- Freakin power opening tailgate that barely weighs a thing to put up
- 120v Power plug in the bed which is an idea I'm shocked I never thought would be smart. If it can run our small seam welder it eliminates the need to bring a generator on small repair jobs

Main thing I notice is the interior (rubber floor aside) doesn't feel "base". Its all black vs the grey and black combo's I'm used to. The cloth on the seats actually feels pretty good and the seats are comfortable. The toggles are all really nice and there's actually some chrome/polish bits. Also a lack of "blank button" syndrome.

Honestly kinda bewildered. These things feel as nice as some of the LT/SLT level trucks we've gotten in past.

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[Laffs]

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I can get interior shots when they're done being lettered/upfitted.

[Armen]

Curious to see what your thoughts are on the 2.7L 4cyl Turbo.

[Laffs]

Curious to see what your thoughts are on the 2.7L 4cyl Turbo.

I'll likely never drive these, might try to pick up from lettering before the guys trash it but depends on timing. But I will be watching the fuel economy tracking pretty regularly. I'm not telling the guys what's in them, want to see if they observe anything different vs the V6 we usually run.

[Ghost Rider]

wow, this snow is insane

First time in 5 years of owning the RAM that I've got it stuck in the snow in 4WD, stuck trying to get up my driveway... I'm shocked!!

[fast Ed]

Good to hear that GM is doing a nicer job on the truck interiors. Often that was the complaint you would hear about them vs. the other brands, but many people thought they were fine as is too. Matter of personal taste I guess.

[1BAD92LX]

Well I'm not buying a Ram now lol

[Ghost Rider]

Well I'm not buying a Ram now lol

I wouldn't either... fuck that shit!! LMAO

[hsousa88]

wow, this snow is insane

First time in 5 years of owning the RAM that I've got it stuck in the snow in 4WD, stuck trying to get up my driveway... I'm shocked!!

Really? I’ve put my ram through some pretty deep snow and never had a issue. It did ok with duratracs.. did good with the Hercules avalanche and does pretty well with my falken at3. Did you try 4WD low?

[Ghost Rider]

Really? I’ve put my ram through some pretty deep snow and never had a issue. It did ok with duratracs.. did good with the Hercules avalanche and does pretty well with my falken at3. Did you try 4WD low?

No I didn't... but snow was up overtop of my running boards and up past the bottom of the truck LOL... granted I always back in, I should have pulled in, probably would have made it... or at least got further than I did LOL

plus on a pretty decent incline

[Laffs]

wow, this snow is insane

First time in 5 years of owning the RAM that I've got it stuck in the snow in 4WD, stuck trying to get up my driveway... I'm shocked!!

Which 4WD were you in?

[Armen]

I don’t never git ma Ferd pickup stuck. Just sayn.

[5.4MarkVIII]

figures that the day my rebuilt carb shows up is the snowiest day of the damn winter

[Ghost Rider]

I don’t never git ma Ferd pickup stuck. Just sayn.

come up here where Winter is lol

[Ghost Rider]

Which 4WD were you in?


Lock

[Old Fart]

All highways in my area are closed due to weather and accidents.

[Old Fart]

No I didn't... but snow was up overtop of my running boards and up past the bottom of the truck LOL... granted I always back in, I should have pulled in, probably would have made it... or at least got further than I did LOL

plus on a pretty decent incline

I hate when that happens...enough snow gets underneath and "suspends" the truck. Have to dig the snow from under the truck to get out.

[Laffs]

Lock

Is your's a 15 or a 16? A lot of people we're complaining that the early transfer cases with the 4WD auto option needed too much slip to engage all for in 4Lock. I guess it's not a true lock in that box like it is in the Outdoorsman/SLT t-case as it still needs some slip to engage all 4. Sounded like mid year 15 they changed something as my 16 engages in 4 lock with minimal slip needed where as others I've driven you can feel the back step out before the front grabs.

[Ghost Rider]

Is your's a 15 or a 16? A lot of people we're complaining that the early transfer cases with the 4WD auto option needed too much slip to engage all for in 4Lock. I guess it's not a true lock in that box like it is in the Outdoorsman/SLT t-case as it still needs some slip to engage all 4. Sounded like mid year 15 they changed something as my 16 engages in 4 lock with minimal slip needed where as others I've driven you can feel the back step out before the front grabs.

no, when it's in lock, it's locked... if I use Auto, you can feel it slip first before the lock kicks in... I rarely use Auto though, always felt it was too hard on it switching back and forth all the time... dunno, mine is a late 15 MY

[Laffs]

Prob got the revised then. Time for some BFG's or Duratracs.

[Ghost Rider]

Prob got the revised then. Time for some BFG's or Duratracs.

OR...Spring!! I think, time for Spring! LOL :)

[Armen]

come up here where Winter is lol

They are closing roads here, Ram Boy...

https://www.orangeville.com/news-story/9868553--danger-on-the-roads-dufferin-county-declares-significant-weather-event-due-to-winter-storm-road-closures/

[Ghost Rider]

They are closing roads here, Ram Boy...

https://www.orangeville.com/news-story/9868553--danger-on-the-roads-dufferin-county-declares-significant-weather-event-due-to-winter-storm-road-closures/


yeah, cause they know all you guys drive Ferds!! :D

[Armen]

yeah, cause they know all you guys drive Ferds!! :D

Yes we drive. Drive (not stuck) being the operative word :)

[RedSN]

Just watch out for snow drifts ;)

[Armen]

Just watch out for snow drifts ;)

F150 can handle it.

[hsousa88]

F150 can handle it.

After driving all the top dogs.. F150 was my second choice. Like the chubby girl at the party if you will.

[Ghost Rider]

Yes we drive. Drive (not stuck) being the operative word :)


lol... okay, 'have' is what I meant!

[Armen]

After driving all the top dogs.. F150 was my second choice. Like the chubby girl at the party if you will.

The chubby girl is the Ram... 2018 Laramie 4x4 Crew... 5600lbs

2020 F150 4x4 Super Crew.... 4860lbs.

[ZR]

wow, this snow is insane

First time in 5 years of owning the RAM that I've got it stuck in the snow in 4WD, stuck trying to get up my driveway... I'm shocked!!

He forgot to add running all season tires.

[Foxstang]

I park my little ranger in 3 foot snow banks without problems... just sayin lol

[Armen]

He forgot to add running all season tires.

Ah! I have dedicated snows. But this year for the new truck I got the OEM size to swap out the all seasons on the stock wheels. I just couldn’t stand to drive on steelies and putting those big beautiful chrome wheels to sleep for 5 months.

[Laffs]

For the love of god people, please be respectful of tow truck operators this time of year. There out there in the fucking worst of it risking their lives because we're all idiots who run all season tires and don't know how to drive.

One of our guys slid off a county road today that he had no business being on (trying to make it back to the shop early) in our 550 flat bed. Not really his fault but blowing snow/icy roads and a 2wd long wheelbase truck with no weight over the rears. I went out to try and yank him with our 2500 Sierra and had to go 4Lo to get to him. Needless to say lack of throttle control had him burried up to the axle so she wasn't coming out with that alone. Local towing operator was on site already rescuing a Purolator truck from the ditch and since we already have an account with them asked if they could use their big 6x Volvo to yank us next which they happily obliged.

Watched these poor guys get cussed out by folks who were clearly stuck spinning their wheels shooting rooster tails saying "I'm fine leave me alone I'll get it out (they didn't)" as they are just trying to get to their customers who want to be pulled out. Then after pushing out the people who refused to take a tow (for free) and finally getting to the people who would take a pull they get idiots flying by them inches away because they're afraid to slow down and get stuck on a road they shouldn't be on in the first place. Once they had us hooked up someone coming oncoming in a Savana delivery van puts it sideways. They try and coach the the guy to ease in to the throttle and gently get it going while they push him straight but buddy just wants to hammer down and spray them with snow because clearly he knows better. Took us 3 hours to get our truck out because people wouldn't lay off and let them do their job.

Note to self, call the tow company tomorrow and say what a great job those two guys did because honestly I woulda punched someone out, and they had to turn right back around and do that dance 4-5 more times until the plow can get through.

[Armen]

The wind and snow here are so brutal, even the visibility walking the dogs was crap.

I wouldn’t be on the roads tonight, especially north of Hwy 7 if you don’t have to be.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Just trying to clear the snow in front of our store makes me feel for the tow drivers and the snow removal guys.

Safe speed would probably be 40.
Half the people are doing 10 and the other half at doing 80. No one pays any attention to the flashing lights and just drives like normal everyday idiots.

[ZR]

Ah! I have dedicated snows. But this year for the new truck I got the OEM size to swap out the all seasons on the stock wheels. I just couldn’t stand to drive on steelies and putting those big beautiful chrome wheels to sleep for 5 months.

I've got second set of OEM 20 chromies for my snows.

[ZR]

Regardless of which side they support, Ontarians are fed up with teachers’ strikes.
A poll taken this week by Campaign Research finds 52% of the province wants to make public education an “essential service,” which would stop future strikes.
That compares to 28% who oppose the idea and 20% who are undecided.

[Gabe]

I have been competing in a bike race on the Italian island of Sardegna for the last 3 years, last week of April every year. Just got an email from the organizer that it is potentially going to be cancelled this year due to Coronavirus

[RedSN]

Better safe than sorry. We don’t want you to die.
Better stock up on canned goods and bottled water.

/sarcasm off
Sorry to hear about your bike race getting cancelled. That sucks.

[Old Fart]

Fourth time I clean the porch and steps. This was the least covered of the 4. Worst storm of the year!

https://i.postimg.cc/sxnBvDZq/IMG-0142.jpg

[hammerhead]

I have been competing in a bike race on the Italian island of Sardegna for the last 3 years, last week of April every year. Just got an email from the organizer that it is potentially going to be cancelled this year due to Coronavirus

sorry to hear that sounds like an awesome event - it's been a while but I use to cycle. Been thinking about taking it up again - what kind of bike are you riding...? It sounds like corona will be cancelling a lot of worldly travel...

[Gabe]

Better safe than sorry. We don’t want you to die.
Better stock up on canned goods and bottled water.

/sarcasm off
Sorry to hear about your bike race getting cancelled. That sucks.


Obviously health is the most important thing, but yeah still sucks. It is a great week


sorry to hear that sounds like an awesome event - it's been a while but I use to cycle. Been thinking about taking it up again - what kind of bike are you riding...? It sounds like corona will be cancelling a lot of worldly travel...

I ride a 2016 Cervelo S5 Dura-ace with Zipp 454 wheels (have about 35,000 km's on it) for road and a 2015 Argon Electron Pro track bike with FFWD rear disc and front 5 spoke carbon wheelset.

Italy would have been my second cycling trip of the year, I rode from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in January, 630km's/ 3 days. Hiway 1 right down the coast. Was a fantastic experience
https://www.thecoastride.org/

[Laffs]

I ride a 2016 Cervelo S5 Dura-ace with Zipp 454 wheels (have about 35,000 km's on it) for road and a 2015 Argon Electron Pro track bike with FFWD rear disc and front 5 spoke carbon wheelset.

Italy would have been my second cycling trip of the year, I rode from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in January, 630km's/ 3 days. Hiway 1 right down the coast. Was a fantastic experience
https://www.thecoastride.org/

You have more KM's on your 2016 Bicycle than I have on my 2016 Pickup. Jesus.

[92redragtop]

sorry to hear that sounds like an awesome event - it's been a while but I use to cycle. Been thinking about taking it up again - what kind of bike are you riding...? It sounds like corona will be cancelling a lot of worldly travel...

2020 Olympics may be toast too depending on how much longer this goes - billions are spent leading up to these plus all the travel companies who have to give refunds. There are going to be business failures coming.

[hammerhead]

Obviously health is the most important thing, but yeah still sucks. It is a great week



I ride a 2016 Cervelo S5 Dura-ace with Zipp 454 wheels (have about 35,000 km's on it) for road and a 2015 Argon Electron Pro track bike with FFWD rear disc and front 5 spoke carbon wheelset.

Italy would have been my second cycling trip of the year, I rode from San Francisco to Santa Barbara in January, 630km's/ 3 days. Hiway 1 right down the coast. Was a fantastic experience
https://www.thecoastride.org/

wow nice bikes - my last bike was a Bianchi - but not carbon anything...lol aging myself - good mileage and inspiring - we have some nice hills up here if you like to climb

[hammerhead]

2020 Olympics may be toast too depending on how much longer this goes - billions are spent leading up to these plus all the travel companies who have to give refunds. There are going to be business failures coming.

I would think the airlines will be hurting soon - I have my news feed turned off on my laptop (been cleansing) so not up top date on anything current

[Gabe]

You have more KM's on your 2016 Bicycle than I have on my 2016 Pickup. Jesus.

That is just my one road bike, I ride 12-14k per year.

[Gabe]

wow nice bikes - my last bike was a Bianchi - but not carbon anything...lol aging myself - good mileage and inspiring - we have some nice hills up here if you like to climb

I live in Milton, so ride up and down the escarpment a lot.
Spent a week last year riding in the French alps for actual mountains, 1000-1500m climbs.

[hammerhead]

I live in Milton, so ride up and down the escarpment a lot.
Spent a week last year riding in the French alps for actual mountains, 1000-1500m climbs.

oh wow I would of loved to have done that - I'm getting all worked up hahaha - always day dreamed about the Tour de France - how do you like the cervelo - my bike was chrome moly - I tried some aluminum bikes back in the day but didn't like them - I always felt the frame was twisting...? The cervelo's and other carbon bikes where just becoming main stream as I was shutting down so I never did get to try them out.

[Gabe]

We did two of the three climbs that the tour did last year during their “Queen Stage”, which is the hardest day on the race for the tour. 10,000ft of elevation that day for us (we did three climbs that day, but because we were not riding point to point had to skip the col de Galibier)

Cervelo makes fantastic bikes, it is very aerodynamic and stiff which results in a very fast bike. The S5 I have is the top of the line bike they produce
This will probably be my last season riding it before it is time for a new one

[hammerhead]

We did two of the three climbs that the tour did last year during their “Queen Stage”, which is the hardest day on the race for the tour. 10,000ft of elevation that day for us (we did three climbs that day, but because we were not riding point to point had to skip the col de Galibier)

Cervelo makes fantastic bikes, it is very aerodynamic and stiff which results in a very fast bike. The S5 I have is the top of the line bike they produce
This will probably be my last season riding it before it is time for a new one

very cool - I think in a few years when work slows a little I will get back into it - once in a while I see a club ride past my street - I have an uncle who still rides and he's almost 70 so there's no excuse for me lol - before I got out of all the cycling and running I was looking at the modern trials bikes from that era Cervelo, Giant, Kona where just breaking into the triathlon scene but never did get one (and they where relatively cheap back then..lol compared to today). It's very cool you can go to all these locations and ride.

[RedSN]

That is just my one road bike, I ride 12-14k per year.

You did more kilometres on your bike at TMP track day than I did on my bike the last two years!

[Gabe]

You did more kilometres on your bike at TMP track day than I did on my bike the last two years!


Good point Don, I am riding the track during lunch this year

[Gabe]

very cool - I think in a few years when work slows a little I will get back into it - once in a while I see a club ride past my street - I have an uncle who still rides and he's almost 70 so there's no excuse for me lol - before I got out of all the cycling and running I was looking at the modern trials bikes from that era Cervelo, Giant, Kona where just breaking into the triathlon scene but never did get one (and they where relatively cheap back then..lol compared to today). It's very cool you can go to all these locations and ride.

You should definitely get back into it, great exercise , can be very social. I ride with people from teens to 60's.

I am very fortunate to be able to ride all the places I do

[Ghost Rider]

okay so update on the RAM situation lol, we had even more snow today than yesterday but this time I pulled in, instead of backing in and the truck just idled right through like nothing was even there... so turns out it's just me being dumb trying to back up the driveway (Which BTW is the legal way to do it... just saying) LOL

[RedSN]

....I am riding the track during lunch this year
A timed sprint lap?

You rode Mosport a couple years ago, I seem to remember.
TMP a lot flatter, LOL.