Post whatever is on your mind!!

[ZR]

Not a pleasant situation.

[92redragtop]

I hope Phil is ok.

[ZR]

Storm yesterday, how did everyone make out?
Street south of me has a couple of large trees down, thankfully we seemed to have come out ok.
Ross found some pics of the damage at Mosport yesterrday.

[hammerhead]

Just rain here for about 1 hour thankfully —saw some pretty horrific pics of the Ottawa area and a levelled subdivision in Peteboro

[ZR]

Hoping Rossco feels ok today, wind took the gate n slammed him hard a couple times yesterday

[5.4MarkVIII]

nothing but rain here. hope everyone else came out okay.

[Stephen06GT]

Hoping Rossco feels ok today, wind took the gate n slammed him hard a couple times yesterday

Ouch! Feel better soon Zip.

[RedSN]

Wind tunnel between the houses here blew one of our garden sheds over. Drove some tapcons through the base after righting it so hopefully won’t happen again.

FINALLY an emergency warning system alert that I benefited from. Admittedly though I thought it was another lost kid at first.

[Stephen06GT]

Storm yesterday, how did everyone make out?
Street south of me has a couple of large trees down, thankfully we seemed to have come out ok.
Ross found some pics of the damage at Mosport yesterrday.

Drove down the 427 after the storm to go pick up Phil at the vet. Almost every house that backed onto the 427 between Finch and Rexdale was missing shingles. Some just a couple, others 30-40sq. ft. or more.

[True Blue]

Storm yesterday, how did everyone make out?
Street south of me has a couple of large trees down, thankfully we seemed to have come out ok.
Ross found some pics of the damage at Mosport yesterrday.

Thankfully no damage to my house. However my parent's house (2min from me) didn't make it out ok. Lots of damage in the area, trees snapped like match sticks, many fences flatten.

https://i.postimg.cc/nznmv3Y9/20220521-134049.jpg

Neighbour's fence a couple of houses over.

https://i.postimg.cc/zGRT5bGv/20220521-134248.jpg

[Stephen06GT]

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Sitting in the truck, in the driveway, waiting for a break in the storm to go inside. The wind was rocking the truck.

[IanGTCS]

I was in the mall when the storm hit. We were just about to leave and decided to wait it out. Power went off at the mall and the backup only does common area lighting. I'd never though about it but it makes sense.

My nephew is up at his family cottage near Bancroft and has 15 trees down across the driveway and no power so his day is clearing the driveway before coming home. He plans to boat over and check my wife's family cottage, see if it is still standing. Friends on the lake had a large tree go through their roof, might be terminal to their cottage.

[ZR]

My brother in Port Perry lost his two week old covered boat ramp, dock broken up into kindling plus the real bastard, large tree on the roof. Hydro says no power till at least Monday pm or Tuesday am.

[hammerhead]

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second rattlesnake in the basement in less than two weeks and I'm not home to catch this one —might start my own series...! Nobody goes in the basement anymore at night!

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the High Commander has her own bag o tricks...

[xeninworx]

I didn’t even realize Canada had rattle snakes.

[RedSN]

second rattlesnake in the basement in less than two weeks...
How did you get to #2?

I find a rattler in the basement and I’m moving out.

https://media.giphy.com/media/xUPGchE5UWpMeWJlvO/giphy.gif

[hammerhead]

How did you get to #2?

I find a rattler in the basement and I’m moving out.

https://media.giphy.com/media/xUPGchE5UWpMeWJlvO/giphy.gif

Don't tell the new owners...haha

[xeninworx]

So took apart a set of used rear calipers. Pretty easy.

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Brembos however not as easy. I used an air compressor to pop the pistons out but only the larger ones came out. Can’t seem to get the smaller ones out.

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Don’t want to damage the pistons trying pull them out.

[ZR]

easiest to get out if you start with assembled caliper, secure three pistons with c clamps or similar, rag over top of remaining one, using compressed air, blow in the inlet until piston pops out. Remove inner seal ring and push back in and secure with a clamp you've removed from one of the other three, repeat until empty.

[xeninworx]

easiest to get out if you start with assembled caliper, secure three pistons with c clamps or similar, rag over top of remaining one, using compressed air, blow in the inlet until piston pops out. Remove inner seal ring and push back in and secure with a clamp you've removed from one of the other three, repeat until empty.

I actually did do it first when assembled. I actually just did what you were suggesting before reading it lol. I put the larger piston back in but not fully so I can pull it out by hand and then put a c clamp over it so it doesn’t shoot out. Worked perfectly. Of course I put some dents in my bench as I had them facing down. Don’t want a piston hitting my head.

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[mavrrrick]

By no means am I a carpenter/deck builder but…

Before
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220523/8b95a830783ce9b85fe1ceddcb83b8a3.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220523/8c057417fc3b19b9e75747d77c78f9d2.jpg

After
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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220523/ede17f4448b9912a8183bfe037b5ec66.jpg
Got finishing touches tomorrow and done.


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[RedSN]

https://photos.smugmug.com/Cottage/i-fHSK97z/0/574ff7e5/L/9861B300-40DC-4B03-97FB-6D0EDF760E17-L.jpg

Despite having just started a new job, new employer was nice enough to honour vacation time I already had planned for the summer. Have the week off and going to be up at the cottage for a good part of it. Off to a good start, beautiful sunset, loons at either end of the lake talking to each other.

[92redragtop]

Enjoy!

[5.4MarkVIII]

The youngest boy came running in the house and said “there is a strange lady on the front yard. She said she was from London and wanted to give Cece (our dog) a treat”

I went down and there is a lady just sitting on one of our logs of firewood

I ask if I can help her and she said. No I’m just walking around.

I said okay but this is private property. She said. It’s very beautiful. (As she proceeds to pull a cigarette out of her purse.)

I said thank you. But is there something I can do for you.

She said no I just have this bad habit and I don’t want anyone to see me.

I said okay but my kids and dog play out here this is MY yard. It’s private property.

She looked shocked and said. Oh you want me to leave.

Yes please. And she walked away

What the hell is wrong with people? What makes them think they have the right to trespass?

[RedSN]

Was she hot?

[mavrrrick]

^^^lmao^^^


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[ZR]

Apparently not!!!

https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/d3f0c6d4a3c48e660eb33a850b13703a/u40-1211937.jpg

[mavrrrick]

Lol


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[5.4MarkVIII]

Apparently not!!!

https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/d3f0c6d4a3c48e660eb33a850b13703a/u40-1211937.jpg

You joke but that’s not far off. Lol.

[RedSN]

In my mind, it played out more like a porno and she was much more attractive.

[xeninworx]

Dropped off my brakes at Midwest Calipers to get powder coated.

[ChickenLips]

The youngest boy came running in the house and said “there is a strange lady on the front yard. She said she was from London and wanted to give Cece (our dog) a treat”

I went down and there is a lady just sitting on one of our logs of firewood

I ask if I can help her and she said. No I’m just walking around.

I said okay but this is private property. She said. It’s very beautiful. (As she proceeds to pull a cigarette out of her purse.)

I said thank you. But is there something I can do for you.

She said no I just have this bad habit and I don’t want anyone to see me.

I said okay but my kids and dog play out here this is MY yard. It’s private property.

She looked shocked and said. Oh you want me to leave.

Yes please. And she walked away

What the hell is wrong with people? What makes them think they have the right to trespass?

I have people cutting through my yard daily. Infuriating

[5.4MarkVIII]

In my mind, it played out more like a porno and she was much more attractive.

I don’t have that kind of luck. Lol.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I have people cutting through my yard daily. Infuriating

We are right on highway 21 and there is no sidewalk. Sometimes I’ll see people walking on the grass. This didn’t bother me at all.

Coming 50 feet onto my property to engage with my kid and asking questions about my dog. And then lighting up a cigaret like you own the place. To me that crosses the line.

[bluetoy]

Apparently not!!!

https://previews.agefotostock.com/previewimage/medibigoff/d3f0c6d4a3c48e660eb33a850b13703a/u40-1211937.jpg

Isn't that George Burns. lmao

[xeninworx]

The youngest boy came running in the house and said “there is a strange lady on the front yard. She said she was from London and wanted to give Cece (our dog) a treat”

I went down and there is a lady just sitting on one of our logs of firewood

I ask if I can help her and she said. No I’m just walking around.

I said okay but this is private property. She said. It’s very beautiful. (As she proceeds to pull a cigarette out of her purse.)

I said thank you. But is there something I can do for you.

She said no I just have this bad habit and I don’t want anyone to see me.

I said okay but my kids and dog play out here this is MY yard. It’s private property.

She looked shocked and said. Oh you want me to leave.

Yes please. And she walked away

What the hell is wrong with people? What makes them think they have the right to trespass?

I have problems like this at my workplace which is a trucking company. We have an entrance for cars and trucks. Both entrances have signs that say “PRIVATE PROPERTY. NO TRESPASSING”. Yet people think it’s okay to park their cars in our parking lot and go across the street to the Indian temple. I’ve booted out so many people out of our parking lot. They have the stupidest reasons, like parking lot across the street is full, can’t talk on cell phone when driving so parked here, etc. then I tell them our cameras are recording them and we’ll charge them for trespassing. They immediately leave. Even had a couple tow trucks with cars on their backs from an accident and they blocked the truck entrance. I asked them kindly to move to our second yard so they weren’t blocking the truck entrance. The guys actually gave me attitude. Like I didn’t tell them to leave, just get out of the way so our trucks can get in.

[True Blue]

Nice to see my claim in the Canadian Microsoft Software class action lawsuit was approved, getting a cheque for $52.

[ChickenLips]

I have problems like this at my workplace which is a trucking company. We have an entrance for cars and trucks. Both entrances have signs that say “PRIVATE PROPERTY. NO TRESPASSING”. Yet people think it’s okay to park their cars in our parking lot and go across the street to the Indian temple. I’ve booted out so many people out of our parking lot. They have the stupidest reasons, like parking lot across the street is full, can’t talk on cell phone when driving so parked here, etc. then I tell them our cameras are recording them and we’ll charge them for trespassing. They immediately leave. Even had a couple tow trucks with cars on their backs from an accident and they blocked the truck entrance. I asked them kindly to move to our second yard so they weren’t blocking the truck entrance. The guys actually gave me attitude. Like I didn’t tell them to leave, just get out of the way so our trucks can get in.

It's mostly kids but strollers and bikes cut through. I have a thoroughfare out front and a newish development out back. 150' between the front and back. Last couple of years I put up motion detector sprinklers in choke points with minimal effect. I had a group of 15 or so 20 somethings cut through last summer on the one night I had the sprinklers shut off. I think the bulk of illegal border crossers go undetected based on the garbage left behind. Not bothering with sprinklers this year as I don't want to pay the water bills. Animals set them off often.

I got a drone I need to learn to fly. I'm thinking I'll follow interlopers with my drone. I'll grab a newspaper and lawn chair and camp out on the interlopers yard since we're all sharing our turf.

I was welding up something on my drive and a group of 4 teens cut through last week. I dropped my shit and started following them. In short order they got nervous. I asked them where "we" were going. They had a football and I made like I intended to accompany them. They made excuses and I turned around before they realized I was one and they were four.

[RedSN]

Wow, that’s not creepy at all.

[ChickenLips]

Wow, that’s not creepy at all.

how would you deal with it? I'm open to suggestions.

Last I checked fences aren't free.

[RedSN]

In short order they got nervous. I asked them where "we" were going.

Hey kids, where we going?

https://d2ycltig8jwwee.cloudfront.net/reviews/32/fullwidth.2631fb20.jpg


I don’t know, maybe NOT track people with drones or follow them down the street. Sorry, no, I don’t have any better suggestions to your dilemma.

[Stephen06GT]

Took Ol Paint out for a little rip. Had to add a little go juice, Ultra 94 was/is 2.359/litre.

[ChickenLips]

Hey kids, where we going?

https://d2ycltig8jwwee.cloudfront.net/reviews/32/fullwidth.2631fb20.jpg


I don’t know, maybe NOT track people with drones or follow them down the street. Sorry, no, I don’t have any better suggestions to your dilemma.

if someone was in the middle of your property would you confront them?

[xeninworx]

Put up a sign that’s says “YOU'RE BEING WATCHED…on YouTube”?

[mavrrrick]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220529/aa5b472c462ae9b733890ea9722fc679.jpg


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[Minaccia]

Hey Dave (Ghost Rider), next time you see a cool guy on a fast ebike chasing you down Metro Rd. stop FFS. LOL!

[92redragtop]

Hey Dave (Ghost Rider), next time you see a cool guy on a fast ebike chasing you down Metro Rd. stop FFS. LOL!

Maybe "not so fast" ebike if he got away?

[ChickenLips]

Put up a sign that’s says “YOU'RE BEING WATCHED…on YouTube”?

Trail cam and posting on local neighbors app is probably the more likely response. I'd need two for both directions.

[Zutz2v]

I’ve had the pleasure of using my father in laws Audi today so I would like to take the opportunity in rating it. Because I’m bored lol

2018 Audi Q3 SUV

Comfort 9/10
Stereo 9/10
Power 5/10
Gas mileage 4/10
Looks 3/10

Would not recommend


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[Scrape]

The old gen was ugly. The updated one that newbiestangowner has is much better than the old one. The updated one looks way better and better power with a beautiful interior. The old gen was really old.


I’ve had the pleasure of using my father in laws Audi today so I would like to take the opportunity in rating it. Because I’m bored lol

2018 Audi Q3 SUV

Comfort 9/10
Stereo 9/10
Power 5/10
Gas mileage 4/10
Looks 3/10

Would not recommend


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[hammerhead]

twenty-five years ago today the High Commander and I flew to Vegas and was wedded by Merlin and I couldn't be happier...!

[MUSTANGWOP]

twenty-five years ago today the High Commander and I flew to Vegas and was wedded by Merlin and I couldn't be happier...!

Congrats to you both Gerry!!

[hammerhead]

Congrats to you both Gerry!!

thanks Shawne

[mavrrrick]

Congrats brother….. to the music “looks like we made it….” Lol


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[hammerhead]

Congrats brother….. to the music “looks like we made it….” Lol


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lol —Thanks Jeff

[Scrape]

Happy Anniversary to you and your bride!
twenty-five years ago today the High Commander and I flew to Vegas and was wedded by Merlin and I couldn't be happier...!

[RedSN]

...was wedded by Merlin and I couldn't be happier...!
You got married by a wizzard? I guess the spell worked! Congrats on 25.

We're coming up on 10.
We got married by this guy, LOL

https://www.sceen-it.com/Service/sceenit/sceen/medium/10539.jpg/nos/.jpg
No, not Beau Bridges.
No, not George Clooney.
The white haired bass player in the background.

[ZR]

Congrats to both you crazy kids.

[hammerhead]

Happy Anniversary to you and your bride!

thanks Laurence

[hammerhead]

You got married by a wizzard? I guess the spell worked! Congrats on 25.

We're coming up on 10.
We got married by this guy, LOL

https://www.sceen-it.com/Service/sceenit/sceen/medium/10539.jpg/nos/.jpg
No, not Beau Bridges.
No, not George Clooney.
The white haired bass player in the background.

yes we did lol and it was corny —Elvis left the building —i don't know the movie so I'm guessing "a judge"?

[hammerhead]

Congrats to both you crazy kids.

thanks Rick —now we're crazy old folks

[5.4MarkVIII]

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just some back filling and grading to do and then back on the Plymouth. should be a great place for beers.

[92redragtop]

twenty-five years ago today the High Commander and I flew to Vegas and was wedded by Merlin and I couldn't be happier...!

Happy Anniversary!

Got ours coming up in a couple weeks.

[ZR]

thanks Rick —now we're crazy old folks

I'm coming up on 38 so you gotta a lil catching up ta do brother.

[ZR]

Thoughts and prayers for my buddy Pat who is in the hospital.

[hammerhead]

I'm coming up on 38 so you gotta a lil catching up ta do brother.

awesome!

[hammerhead]

Happy Anniversary!

Got ours coming up in a couple weeks.

thanks and enjoy

[ChickenLips]

too lazy to dig out my welder manual so I pulled it up online. For the last week I've been getting bombarded with adds for that welder.

[ChickenLips]

caught Top Gun this afternoon in IMax

Really enjoyed it. There's few movies that will pry box office prices out of my wallet. Last one worth that got me off the couch and warranted the $$ was 1917. I'll see this one twice on the big screen.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Last one worth that got me off the couch and warranted the $$ was 1917.

Man. Didn’t realize you where THAT old. But really what was a movie back then? 5 cents?

[Scrape]

Top Gun Maverick was absolutely amazing. Definitely a movie to watch twice on IMAX.

caught Top Gun this afternoon in IMax

Really enjoyed it. There's few movies that will pry box office prices out of my wallet. Last one worth that got me off the couch and warranted the $$ was 1917. I'll see this one twice on the big screen.

[Scrape]

LMAO! I had to read that twice.
Man. Didn’t realize you where THAT old. But really what was a movie back then? 5 cents?

[Zippy]

Agreed, Top gun was really good.

[mavrrrick]

Yup…. Saw it Saturday and loved it!!


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[ChickenLips]

okay Karen is so yesterday

it's okay Amber territory

[Laffs]

The entire car buying process makes me want to slam my head into a wall. Repeatedly.

[ZR]

^ It's turned into an absolute shit show.

[ChickenLips]

my paper vote was fed into a Dominion machine.

[Scrape]

You are not kidding. Rick and I were talking about it recently. Such BS.
The entire car buying process makes me want to slam my head into a wall. Repeatedly.

[xeninworx]

I’ll vote for this guy.

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[5.4MarkVIII]

DelDuca lost his own riding. that makes me happy.

[92redragtop]

DelDuca lost his own riding. that makes me happy.

Hopefully the end of the McGuinty/Wynne era.

[Scrape]

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2614253&stc=1&d=1622177935

[92redragtop]

^^Bought a cottage?

[Scrape]

I want to but prices are nuts still.

^^Bought a cottage?

[ChickenLips]

I used my Costco card for voter ID

[5.4MarkVIII]

I don’t need another car, I don’t need another car,


Stumbled across a MarkVii for sale.

Same colour as the one I bough off Fast Ed years ago.

Thing is almost spotless.

And probably half the price it should be


I dont need another car. I don’t need another car.

[RedSN]

It’s in your name. You kinda gotta do. :stickpoke:

[ChickenLips]

you will regret not grabbing it. regrets are the worst.

[bluetoy]

I don’t need another car, I don’t need another car,


Stumbled across a MarkVii for sale.

Same colour as the one I bough off Fast Ed years ago.

Thing is almost spotless.

And probably half the price it should be


I dont need another car. I don’t need another car.

Is it this one for sale here in Ottawa with only 100k on it?

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

[bluetoy]

Why double post.....

[5.4MarkVIII]

Is it this one for sale here in Ottawa with only 100k on it?

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

No, closer to home. And about a third what they want for that one.

[5.4MarkVIII]

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hmmmmmm

[5.4MarkVIII]

also double post. weird

[92redragtop]

also double post. weird

Message from the universe?

[5.4MarkVIII]

Talked with the wife. Her stance was we don’t really have the cash laying around to buy another car.

I offered to sell some of the 8 K worth of rocks and chairs she just spend on the patio.

Well word of advice gentlemen. That was I’ll advised. Lol.

[True Blue]

Purchase now, ask for forgiveness later.

[ChickenLips]

it's killdozer day

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Heemeyer

[mavrrrick]

Lost my uncle this morning. Last of my dads family. I’m feeling a little lost right now.


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[ChickenLips]

I'll spill some whisky for ya tonight

[Stephen06GT]

My condolences Mavrrrick.

[CON VERT]

Our Condolences Mav, may he RIP , G & G

[Zippy]

Condolences Mav!!! Chin up !

[92redragtop]

Lost my uncle this morning. Last of my dads family. I’m feeling a little lost right now.


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My condolences.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Lost my uncle this morning. Last of my dads family. I’m feeling a little lost right now.


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Sorry to hear.

[ZR]

Condolences Mav.

[FABMAN]

Condolences Mavrrrick, sorry for your loss

[True Blue]

My condolences Mavrrrick

[Blackmare]

Sorry to hear Mav. My condolences.

[MUSTANGWOP]

Our deepest condolences to you and your family Mav.

[Scrape]

So sorry to hear of your loss Mav. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[mavrrrick]

Thanks all.


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[Zutz2v]

Lost my uncle this morning. Last of my dads family. I’m feeling a little lost right now.


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Sorry to hear that man. My condolences


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[Titanium90]

My condolences. I knew your uncle. He was beautiful human being that enjoyed life. I will miss him greatly.

[mavrrrick]

You knew him?


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[Titanium90]

If you are addressing the question to me....yes, I did know him.

[mavrrrick]

If you are addressing the question to me....yes, I did know him.

How?


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[Titanium90]

From the car gatherings.

[mavrrrick]

Sorry, you are thinking of someone else my friend.


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[xeninworx]

So my coworker got a call from the air duct cleaning people. I told him he should try and sell them extended warranty for their car. They hung up real quick. Don’t know why though, he was offering the air duct cleaning people $39.95 a month for extended warranty coverage which is a good deal lol.

[ZR]

Barrage of those pricks calling me this week.

[xeninworx]

Barrage of those pricks calling me this week.

Should try selling them extended car warranty.

[IanGTCS]

I send them to a house that doesn't exist. My street runs from 259 to 323. Good luck finding 329 guys.

[Stephen06GT]

Thanks to ZR and Zippy for taking fitting in and taking care of BuRT today. As always, much appreciated.

[ZR]

Our pleasure, great seeing you.

[xeninworx]

This dumbass has his car on scissor jacks on bricks.

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[ZR]

YIKES!!!!

[xeninworx]

Also, got the Brembos back. The colour is Illusion Spanish Fly with Clear Vision top coat, sort of a gold/bronze colour. The colour changes depending if it’s getting direct light or in the shade.

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[ZR]

Those look like a home run.

[ZR]

S550 MAXIMUM MOTORSPORTS CC PLATES ON KIJIJI

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-auto-parts-and-accessories/oshawa-durham-region/maximum-motorsports-camber-plates-for-s550-mustangs/1618074388


https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/MCMAAOSwey5iimPs/s-l640.jpg

[Titanium90]

Sorry, you are thinking of someone else my friend.


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It appears to be so. A friend of mine had passed away the day you had posted about the passing of your uncle. I had assumed that your uncle was my friend. Nonetheless, my condolences.

[True Blue]

My buddy has lost his freaking marbles, he's contemplating on selling his 1969 Mustang Mach 1 packing the rare 428 Super Cobra Jet Drag Pack in beautiful Wimbledon White.
I tried to convince my wife I "need" another car, however that conversation didn't end well.

https://i.postimg.cc/1tq3P5q6/Mach-1.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/c1fLbCZG/mach-1a.jpg

[RedSN]

Wow wow wow.

I should ask “how much?”, but that’s not going to help

[True Blue]

Wow indeed!

He would like to get $70K for it, which is a steal in todays market. Also comes with the original rims and the period correct Polyglas tires.
https://i.postimg.cc/gkd2FpkX/Mach-1-wheel.jpg

[5.4MarkVIII]

My buddy has lost his freaking marbles, he's contemplating on selling his 1969 Mustang Mach 1 packing the rare 428 Super Cobra Jet Drag Pack in beautiful Wimbledon White.
I tried to convince my wife I "need" another car, however that conversation didn't end well.

https://i.postimg.cc/1tq3P5q6/Mach-1.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/c1fLbCZG/mach-1a.jpg

that's a hell of a car.

[ChickenLips]

investment or money pit?

[True Blue]

Half full or half empty glass?

[Laffs]

4spd drag pack car? 3.90 or 4.30 rears?

[True Blue]

4spd drag pack car? 3.90 or 4.30 rears?

Auto, drag pack car. Car comes with original 3.90 gears and 4.57 gears. Current gears in the car I think are 3.55.

[xeninworx]

Rebuilt the brakes. Install on the weekend. Wanted a good colour combination. Red Brembo logo on gold with black accents.

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[mavrrrick]

Ordered a trunk mat on May 2 and just getting run around, almost like they don’t give a FAWK (imo cause I’m not American) so canceled it. Disappointed in people lately. Vent over


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[mavrrrick]

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[5.4MarkVIII]

they cant catch a break.

[redo75]

"lose power" I have that safety defect problem with my TV controller all the time, it's called dead batteries.

[mavrrrick]

And I read somewhere (fake news?) that ford is going to sell Ev’s on line only. Not in dealerships , to stop dealer mark ups.


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[92redragtop]

Isn't that like the Tesla business model? Price is as stated.

[Stephen06GT]

And I read somewhere (fake news?) that ford is going to sell Ev’s on line only. Not in dealerships , to stop dealer mark ups.


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I heard the same thing.

[mavrrrick]

Got refund for my trunk mat in record time…. At least they got something right!!!


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[ZR]

Supplier issues are making life miserable in the auto parts biz Mav. Stock parts hard to get, many aftermarket seem like they will never come. We received a blower last week that was ordered well before Christmas. Even with that in mind, no excuse for poor / zero communication.

[ChickenLips]

Isn't that like the Tesla business model? Price is as stated.

Tesla's marketing department is Elon's tweets.

[mavrrrick]

They make the mat themselves...gave me shipping date and kept moving it week by week. I call B.S. on this one.

[ZR]

^ No doubt about that one Mav.

[xeninworx]

They make the mat themselves...gave me shipping date and kept moving it week by week. I call B.S. on this one.

My dashmat took 2 months to get from when I ordered it. Made to order plus extra for the Mustang logo. I didn’t mind waiting. It’s also suede so they probably had to hunt and kill a small animal to get the suede.

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[ChickenLips]

BC is talking about cracking down on money laundering.

From what I got on the radio news report they are moving towards asset seizure for suspected money laundering.

If I understand this correctly this is asset seizure without due process, just like freezing and seizing assets from the trucker convoy without due process.

I'm not pro money laundering by any stretch but if prosecution and seizures are allowed to occur without due process we're in deep shit. What's to stop the authorities (the ones with the guns and monopoly on legally administered violence) from seizing everything you own if you displease the king?

[ChickenLips]

does anyone else check delivery status online instead of checking the door?

[Chinga]

Yeah this is political, but in the U.S anyway science types are not required to divulge royalties paid to them by makers of vaccines. Yeah no conflict there. Wonder what the regulations are here in Canaduh?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1537455887987662850

[ChickenLips]

anyone going to give your DNA to the Feds?

taxpayer funded program, totally innocuous.

https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/survey/household/5339

[5.4MarkVIII]

Well balls. Lost the sign off the front of the store to wind. Dosnt look like any other damage.

And then get back home to the power being out

[Chinga]

anyone going to give your DNA to the Feds?

taxpayer funded program, totally innocuous.

https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/survey/household/5339

That's a big GFY Feds.

[ZR]

https://scontent.fymy1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277704704_4692378324223367_5073465858908746616_n.j pg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=JIw1zvk4iSgAX8lCH2V&_nc_oc=AQmGA-6TiyAzVjjC9kE49vm4Vl1X0LmSUDjku50zFZZwPYLdvjZfOuXq DEuKO3o52SA&_nc_ht=scontent.fymy1-1.fna&oh=00_AT_DA9dNhnG9lJbIGewz2qQqmi2rNL6PgwFel19ZKOZ8 Pg&oe=62B28F60

[5.4MarkVIII]

https://scontent.fymy1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277704704_4692378324223367_5073465858908746616_n.j pg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=JIw1zvk4iSgAX8lCH2V&_nc_oc=AQmGA-6TiyAzVjjC9kE49vm4Vl1X0LmSUDjku50zFZZwPYLdvjZfOuXq DEuKO3o52SA&_nc_ht=scontent.fymy1-1.fna&oh=00_AT_DA9dNhnG9lJbIGewz2qQqmi2rNL6PgwFel19ZKOZ8 Pg&oe=62B28F60

It’s off back order and stuck in shipping.

[Laffs]

Still thinking of the 1996 Bright Tangerine GT my buddies brother had in high school. Man 96 had some great Mustang colours.

[1BAD92LX]

First go kart race today didn’t go as planned.
Gained a couple spots in each heat race but got wadded up in the final in the first corner.
Oh well. Minimal damage to me and the kart anyway. Try again next week.

[mavrrrick]

Oooops I did it again….
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[Blackmare]

Ouch...that sucks mav

[ZR]

that bites

[ZR]

https://www.wilsonauto.com/wilson-auto-blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/29-Cat-Names-Cat-Whiskers-Curb-Feelers-VWVortex.jpg

[MUSTANGWOP]

Shit Mav, easy out there.

[MUSTANGWOP]

https://www.wilsonauto.com/wilson-auto-blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/29-Cat-Names-Cat-Whiskers-Curb-Feelers-VWVortex.jpg

Maybe Shelby sells curb feelers :)

[CON VERT]

Sorry about that MAV, u took it pretty good , but I know you were dying inside !

[ZR]

Sorry Mav, :(

[ChickenLips]

Latest plan to combat inflation is to print 7 billion new dollars.

Freeland commenting on IMF hosted panel about carbon tax; quote "we increased it this year, even in the face of higher inflation, and to me that shows meaningful commitment"

[ZR]

Sirius XM renewal for Ram n Mustang, don't be afraid to call n speak with customer retention as you'll come away with a great deal.

https://www.siriusxm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SiriusXM-Canada.jpg

[Scrape]

Oh no. Sorry to hear bud.
Oooops I did it again….
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[ChickenLips]

Sirius XM renewal for Ram n Mustang, don't be afraid to call n speak with customer retention as you'll come away with a great deal.

https://www.siriusxm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SiriusXM-Canada.jpg

I've systematically went through all of my services, phone, internet, insurance etc. I got price reductions with all of them. Not much in a few cases but always something. In all cases I leave thinking I should have acted sooner.

Inflation is chewing at all of our ankles and retirement is looming for all of us. Less out of pocket means more beer or earlier retirement. Inattention is bleeding all of us.

[ChickenLips]

risk of rail strike in the US. Contract negotiations ongoing for the last 2 years, 60 days away from strike deadline.

on another note, google "farmers dumping milk", blamed on supply chain.

There's the same number of mouths to feed as pre covid but cattle dropping dead, farmers dumping crops, food processing plant fires and closures, and potential rail strike looming. Setting aside the more immediate concerns, bankrupt farmers can't supply food next year.

Quick, go stock up on toilet paper.

[mavrrrick]

A young woman was about to finish her first year of college. Like so many others her age, she considered herself to be very liberal, and among other liberal ideals, was very much in favor of higher taxes to support more government programs, in other words redistribution of wealth.
She was deeply ashamed that her father was a rather staunch conservative, a feeling she openly expressed. Based on the lectures that she had participated in, and the occasional chat with a professor, she felt that her father had for years harbored an evil, selfish desire to keep what he thought should be his.
One day she was challenging her father on his opposition to higher taxes on the rich and the need for more government programs.
The self-professed objectivity proclaimed by her professors had to be the truth and she indicated so to her father.
He responded by asking how she was doing in school.
Taken aback, she answered rather haughtily that she had a 4.0 GPA, and let him know that it was tough to maintain, insisting that she was taking a very difficult course load and was constantly studying, which left her no time to go out and party like other people she knew. She didn't even have time for a boyfriend, and didn't really have many college friends because she spent all her time studying.
Her father listened and then asked, "How is your friend Audrey doing?"
She replied, "Audrey is barely getting by. All she takes are easy classes, she never studies and she barely has a 2.0 GPA. She is so popular on campus; college for her is a blast. She's always invited to all the parties and lots of times she doesn't even show up for classes because she's too hung over."
Her father asked his daughter, "Why don't you go to the Dean's office and ask him to deduct 1.0 off your GPA and give it to your friend who only has a 2.0. That way you will both have a 3.0 GPA and certainly that would be a fair and equal distribution of GPA."
The daughter, visibly shocked by her father's suggestion, angrily fired back, "That's a crazy idea, how would that be fair! I've worked really hard for my grades! I've invested a lot of time, and a lot of hard work! Audrey has done next to nothing toward her degree. She played while I worked my tail off!"
The father slowly smiled, winked and said gently, "Welcome to the conservative side of the fence."
If you ever wondered what side of the fence you sit on, this is a great test!
If a conservative doesn't like guns, he doesn't buy one. If a liberal doesn't like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.
If a conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn't eat meat. If a liberal is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.
If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation. A liberal wonders who is going to take care of him..
If a conservative doesn't like a talk show host, he switches channels. Liberals demand that those they don't like be shut down.
If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn't go to church. A liberal non-believer wants any mention of God and Jesus silenced.
If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it.. A liberal demands that the rest of us pay for his.
If a conservative reads this, he'll forward it so his friends can have a good laugh. A liberal will delete it because he's "offended."
Well, I forwarded it to you.

Saw this and it makes sense.JMO


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[ChickenLips]

The above can be distilled to victim mindset versus taking responsibility for your decisions and actions.

The world is not fair, or equal. Suck it up.

[hammerhead]

A young woman was about to finish her first year of college. Like so many others her age, she considered herself to be very liberal, and among other liberal ideals, was very much in favor of higher taxes to support more government programs, in other words redistribution of wealth.
She was deeply ashamed that her father was a rather staunch conservative, a feeling she openly expressed. Based on the lectures that she had participated in, and the occasional chat with a professor, she felt that her father had for years harbored an evil, selfish desire to keep what he thought should be his.
One day she was challenging her father on his opposition to higher taxes on the rich and the need for more government programs.
The self-professed objectivity proclaimed by her professors had to be the truth and she indicated so to her father.
He responded by asking how she was doing in school.
Taken aback, she answered rather haughtily that she had a 4.0 GPA, and let him know that it was tough to maintain, insisting that she was taking a very difficult course load and was constantly studying, which left her no time to go out and party like other people she knew. She didn't even have time for a boyfriend, and didn't really have many college friends because she spent all her time studying.
Her father listened and then asked, "How is your friend Audrey doing?"
She replied, "Audrey is barely getting by. All she takes are easy classes, she never studies and she barely has a 2.0 GPA. She is so popular on campus; college for her is a blast. She's always invited to all the parties and lots of times she doesn't even show up for classes because she's too hung over."
Her father asked his daughter, "Why don't you go to the Dean's office and ask him to deduct 1.0 off your GPA and give it to your friend who only has a 2.0. That way you will both have a 3.0 GPA and certainly that would be a fair and equal distribution of GPA."
The daughter, visibly shocked by her father's suggestion, angrily fired back, "That's a crazy idea, how would that be fair! I've worked really hard for my grades! I've invested a lot of time, and a lot of hard work! Audrey has done next to nothing toward her degree. She played while I worked my tail off!"
The father slowly smiled, winked and said gently, "Welcome to the conservative side of the fence."
If you ever wondered what side of the fence you sit on, this is a great test!
If a conservative doesn't like guns, he doesn't buy one. If a liberal doesn't like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.
If a conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn't eat meat. If a liberal is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.
If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation. A liberal wonders who is going to take care of him..
If a conservative doesn't like a talk show host, he switches channels. Liberals demand that those they don't like be shut down.
If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn't go to church. A liberal non-believer wants any mention of God and Jesus silenced.
If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it.. A liberal demands that the rest of us pay for his.
If a conservative reads this, he'll forward it so his friends can have a good laugh. A liberal will delete it because he's "offended."
Well, I forwarded it to you.

Saw this and it makes sense.JMO


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very cool Mav. —recently because of my age I've been leaning to change my career and close out my life back in the arts where I started. Not being in the loop for a long time I've noticed a huge shift in how the artists have changed since the hippy days and how most now voice their hate for conservative, colonialism, and capitalism and lean largely into liberalism blindly managing the arts in a manner of the three they prescribe hate the most...? I'm somewhere in the middle and really hope our future society doesn't lose the conservatives as a separate all together way of opposition...if this makes any sense lol.

[92redragtop]

Or the chain letter in modern form...now go forward it.

[92redragtop]

The above can be distilled to victim mindset versus taking responsibility for your decisions and actions.

The world is not fair, or equal. Suck it up.

This is a fair statement as it applies to all sides of the aisle.

[RedSN]

If a conservative is a vegetarian… :spitcoffee:

[ChickenLips]

This is a fair statement as it applies to all sides of the aisle.

I’d say on side of the aisle is more prolific in victim hood

[ChickenLips]

Or the chain letter in modern form...now go forward it.

Personal choice is so passé

[92redragtop]

I’d say on side of the aisle is more prolific in victim hood

I'm not sure - we've had one (former) world leader and tens of millions of followers claiming victimhood every frickin' day for a few years now which pretty much evens it out (same with cancel culture).

[ChickenLips]

Okay amber

[1BAD92LX]

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/peterborough/2011-ford-crown-victoria-police-interceptor/1621713299?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

500 hp cobra swap with a 6 sp would be a good time

[Zippy]

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/peterborough/2011-ford-crown-victoria-police-interceptor/1621713299?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

500 hp cobra swap with a 6 sp would be a good time

It has a 2v. It already makes 500hp you silly goose.
:spitcoffee:

[5.4MarkVIII]

Word of mouth is an amazing thing. And also can’t comprehend people who are out there just trying to take advantage.

Had someone reach out. From over an hour away. Heard of us from a friend of a friend.
His buddy had a fridge go down with a weird series of events and was quoted over a thousand dollars or fix it.

As soon as he told me what it was doing I knew exactly what it was. Broken wire on a drawer harness. Known problem for that model.

Talked him threw it. A single crimp connector later he was back up and running

Quoted a grand…. Either there are too many dickheads in the world or I’m just a sucker.

[bluetoy]

Word of mouth is an amazing thing. And also can’t comprehend people who are out there just trying to take advantage.

Had someone reach out. From over an hour away. Heard of us from a friend of a friend.
His buddy had a fridge go down with a weird series of events and was quoted over a thousand dollars or fix it.

As soon as he told me what it was doing I knew exactly what it was. Broken wire on a drawer harness. Known problem for that model.

Talked him threw it. A single crimp connector later he was back up and running

Quoted a grand…. Either there are too many dickheads in the world or I’m just a sucker.


You are not a sucker. You're a good guy who doesn't need to steal from average people in need.

[ChickenLips]

Word of mouth is an amazing thing. And also can’t comprehend people who are out there just trying to take advantage.

Had someone reach out. From over an hour away. Heard of us from a friend of a friend.
His buddy had a fridge go down with a weird series of events and was quoted over a thousand dollars or fix it.

As soon as he told me what it was doing I knew exactly what it was. Broken wire on a drawer harness. Known problem for that model.

Talked him threw it. A single crimp connector later he was back up and running

Quoted a grand…. Either there are too many dickheads in the world or I’m just a sucker.

You're overlooking "assumed knowledge".

What is obvious, easy and second nature to you, you assume to be resident with others. I'm not an engineer, but got hired to work under one who had a masters. I was very familiar with the system and doing redesign work which the engineer needed to stamp. If you could break system knowledge into about 5 grades, I was making changes at grade 5. I was explaining these changes to the engineer as I was doing them, and his level of knowledge was greater than those he reported to. After about a year, with many, many discussions my engineer friend came in with a question. I was pleased as he was finally asking questions. His Q was at a grade 1 level, with an answer that was obvious to me on a a righty tighty level of assumed knowledge. What was obvious to me, was not obvious to him. I assumed because it was obvious, he would know it too.

A long winded story to say, don't underestimate yourself, or overestimate your competition. The real kicker is to an outsider, you and the competition are viewed as equal.

[MUSTANGWOP]

Word of mouth is an amazing thing. And also can’t comprehend people who are out there just trying to take advantage.

Had someone reach out. From over an hour away. Heard of us from a friend of a friend.
His buddy had a fridge go down with a weird series of events and was quoted over a thousand dollars or fix it.

As soon as he told me what it was doing I knew exactly what it was. Broken wire on a drawer harness. Known problem for that model.

Talked him threw it. A single crimp connector later he was back up and running

Quoted a grand…. Either there are too many dickheads in the world or I’m just a sucker.

The world is falling short of honest, stand up professionals.
Keep up the great work!

[ChickenLips]

The world is falling short of honest, stand up professionals.
Keep up the great work!

Competency and showing up will become valuable currency in coming days. Our replacements have yet to learn adulting. Don't sell your tools.

[hammerhead]

Word of mouth is an amazing thing. And also can’t comprehend people who are out there just trying to take advantage.

Had someone reach out. From over an hour away. Heard of us from a friend of a friend.
His buddy had a fridge go down with a weird series of events and was quoted over a thousand dollars or fix it.

As soon as he told me what it was doing I knew exactly what it was. Broken wire on a drawer harness. Known problem for that model.

Talked him threw it. A single crimp connector later he was back up and running

Quoted a grand…. Either there are too many dickheads in the world or I’m just a sucker.

good things add up and pay off eventually —I did a similar thing on twitter with a young man from Texas having a problem with his Carter AFB walked him through it and made a friend for life —he sold his camaro for more money and was able to move to Hawaii and move on with his life

[RedSN]

—he sold his camaro for more money and was able to move to Hawaii
I didn’t realize Camaro’s were worth that much!

[Quicksilver]

You're overlooking "assumed knowledge".

What is obvious, easy and second nature to you, you assume to be resident with others. I'm not an engineer, but got hired to work under one who had a masters. I was very familiar with the system and doing redesign work which the engineer needed to stamp. If you could break system knowledge into about 5 grades, I was making changes at grade 5. I was explaining these changes to the engineer as I was doing them, and his level of knowledge was greater than those he reported to. After about a year, with many, many discussions my engineer friend came in with a question. I was pleased as he was finally asking questions. His Q was at a grade 1 level, with an answer that was obvious to me on a a righty tighty level of assumed knowledge. What was obvious to me, was not obvious to him. I assumed because it was obvious, he would know it too.

A long winded story to say, don't underestimate yourself, or overestimate your competition. The real kicker is to an outsider, you and the competition are viewed as equal.

As you may know, I am a contractor who builds decks. Over the years I have had a number of civil engineers and architects ask me to build their deck. In every single instance, the deck was hopelessly either over or under designed and I would always wind up completely redesigning the plan to make it work, and/or to meet the building code.
I've also had many wealthy clients about whom you would wonder if they had enough brain capacity to put their pants on in the morning.

[hammerhead]

Competency and showing up will become valuable currency in coming days. Our replacements have yet to learn adulting. Don't sell your tools.

I'm not sure professionals or customers see much value in this anymore —sure there good qualities and they would like to see the showing up part more but the lack of value may be the reason not too —I've leaned more to the not too, simple because of the lack of value...

[ChickenLips]

I'm not sure professionals or customers see much value in this anymore —sure there good qualities and they would like to see the showing up part more but the lack of value may be the reason not too —I've leaned more to the not too, simple because of the lack of value...

not yet, wait until the participation trophy generation becomes the dominant cohort and ineptitude reigns

[ChickenLips]

As you may know, I am a contractor who builds decks. Over the years I have had a number of civil engineers and architects ask me to build their deck. In every single instance, the deck was hopelessly either over or under designed and I would always wind up completely redesigning the plan to make it work, and/or to meet the building code.
I've also had many wealthy clients about whom you would wonder if they had enough brain capacity to put their pants on in the morning.

the problem is the more ignorant the buyer is about the goods or service the more they will consider all offers as equal. An ignorant buyer won't be able to differentiate Chevette from Corvette and will demand higher value at low cost.


Then it becomes a race to the bottom for 1st contract, followed by a war of attrition waiting for incompetents business to whither.

[xeninworx]

Brakes done. Feels great. Longer pedal travel as expected since there’s more fluid going to the front brakes. Stops way better though. If I had better tires than factory Firestones, it would stop better.

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[ZR]

Looks trick.

[xeninworx]

On vacation for a few days.

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[5.4MarkVIII]

the wife gave me a "dad joke" book for fathers day. the kids liked this one. I feel attacked.

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[Titanium90]

Word of mouth is an amazing thing. And also can’t comprehend people who are out there just trying to take advantage.

Had someone reach out. From over an hour away. Heard of us from a friend of a friend.
His buddy had a fridge go down with a weird series of events and was quoted over a thousand dollars or fix it.

As soon as he told me what it was doing I knew exactly what it was. Broken wire on a drawer harness. Known problem for that model.

Talked him threw it. A single crimp connector later he was back up and running

Quoted a grand…. Either there are too many dickheads in the world or I’m just a sucker.

That was very good of you. Not too many people like yourself. There are many that like to take advantage of the situation.

[RedSN]

the wife gave me a "dad joke" book for fathers day. the kids liked this one. I feel attacked.

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Cliffhanger. What’s the punchline to the frog on the head joke?

[5.4MarkVIII]

Cliffhanger. What’s the punchline to the frog on the head joke?

Frog says “not sure, but it started out as a boil on my butt.


Some are good. Some seem a stretch.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Finally got the trans for the Plymouth back. Unfortunately spent the last part of the day in the er getting a chunk of metal removed from my eye ball. The magnetic spinner wasn’t working so he dug it out the old fashioned way.

Not in the mood to work on the car tonight.

[xeninworx]

Finally got the trans for the Plymouth back. Unfortunately spent the last part of the day in the er getting a chunk of metal removed from my eye ball. The magnetic spinner wasn’t working so he dug it out the old fashioned way.

Not in the mood to work on the car tonight.

Ouch

[Stephen06GT]

Ouch

Ouch is right. I hope you heal up soon.

[ZR]

Nasty when that happens, good you'll be ok.

[ChickenLips]

I got a steel sliver in my eye thanks to my 10,000 RPM burr grinder. I was wearing well fitted safety glasses but one snuck past the net. After a few hours of eye rubbing, eye rinsing with the hose and tearful wrenching I went to emerg.

I was listening to an audio book, "Endurance" about Shackleton getting trapped in Antarctica at the time.

My delay and the hours long wait in uncomfortable emerg chairs gave the sliver time to rust. Pretty unsettling watching a pair of sharp tweezers come at your eye. Follow that with a little medical type burr grinder to buff the rust off my eyeball and I was well into a cold sweat.

Listening to what Shackleton and his whole crew went through (and survived) made me feel like a total pussy for getting unsettled.

Perspective.

[ZR]

Same scenario for me except they used a scalpel to scrape the rust..............fawk that was unnerving.

[Das 5.0]

Had the same as well years ago.....but turned at all good after the fiasco.

[Gabe]

Been through this situation as well, also while wearing safety glasses. No long term affects for me luckily, but consisted of several trips to the optometrist and lots of eye drops

[CON VERT]

I also went thru the same kinda thing , now some 30+ years latter developed cataract in that eye, coincidence ?

[5.4MarkVIII]

I have delt with rust before so didn’t wait for that to happen this time. Much better today.

Was grinding early in the day and didn’t feel a thing untill I jumped in the shower. Thinking it must have been on my face somewhere and I worked It In During my shower.

[Scrape]

Self inflicted. That sounds painful no less.
I have delt with rust before so didn’t wait for that to happen this time. Much better today.

Was grinding early in the day and didn’t feel a thing untill I jumped in the shower. Thinking it must have been on my face somewhere and I worked It In During my shower.

[Zutz2v]

As you may know, I am a contractor who builds decks. Over the years I have had a number of civil engineers and architects ask me to build their deck. In every single instance, the deck was hopelessly either over or under designed and I would always wind up completely redesigning the plan to make it work, and/or to meet the building code.
I've also had many wealthy clients about whom you would wonder if they had enough brain capacity to put their pants on in the morning.

As a tradesmen myself, I still find it shocking that tradesmen don’t make more then they do. I have many wealthy clients that appear “ simple” for a lack of better words, do way better financially then I can comprehend. I guess it comes down to “ a dollar saved is a dollar earned ?”

[5.4MarkVIII]

As a tradesmen myself, I still find it shocking that tradesmen don’t make more then they do. I have many wealthy clients that appear “ simple” for a lack of better words, do way better financially then I can comprehend. I guess it comes down to “ a dollar saved is a dollar earned ?”

Government workers. Lol

[Laffs]

I can build a deck, frame a wall, wire in new receptacles and fixtures, mud and tape drywall and shingle a roof. My father cannot do any of those things. My father can manage people and corporate finances very well. Only one of us has a Porsche, and its not me.

I also know people in the trades with boats worth close to a million dollars who spend lots of time on vacation in beautiful destinations and have a house that's more retreat than home. I know people with degree's in Finance struggling to get by.

People who value their time and skills accordingly and focus on doing better for themselves vs caring what others have tend to do alright long term.

[ChickenLips]

my worst financial decisions were two marriages.

Edit: This book is accurate

[hammerhead]

did they make off like bandits...?

[ChickenLips]

did they make off like bandits...?

they didn't have to, they had the biggest gorilla in the room on their side, the government.

[xeninworx]

With the new rear calipers, had to adjust the parking brake. The engagement was really high. Adjusted to engage at 4 clicks and holds the car on my inclined driveway. Mind you I always park the car in gear too.

[ChickenLips]

PSA

I've been plagued with back issues over the last few years. Bottom 5 disks confirmed as compressed for some years now. I suspect my vertebrae are locking into each other because of loss of disk space.

I've tried a number of things that have helped in the short term. I go from feeling really good for weeks and then suddenly I can barely walk or bend. Spine deck and inversion table being my latest acquisitions that have given some measure of results.

A yoga friend of mine came over, saw my suffering and gave me 4 stretches. Upon doing the second of the 4 exercises I got a chiropractor like crack and release. Bingo, I went from crippled to almost back to normal.

I'm not a yoga type, but it helped. This friend also identified that my excessively tight hamstrings are likely a major contributor.

I doubt I'm unique with back issues, yoga moves appear to be working. By far the best result of everything tried so far.

[5.4MarkVIII]

PSA

I've been plagued with back issues over the last few years. Bottom 5 disks confirmed as compressed for some years now. I suspect my vertebrae are locking into each other because of loss of disk space.

I've tried a number of things that have helped in the short term. I go from feeling really good for weeks and then suddenly I can barely walk or bend. Spine deck and inversion table being my latest acquisitions that have given some measure of results.

A yoga friend of mine came over, saw my suffering and gave me 4 stretches. Upon doing the second of the 4 exercises I got a chiropractor like crack and release. Bingo, I went from crippled to almost back to normal.

I'm not a yoga type, but it helped. This friend also identified that my excessively tight hamstrings are likely a major contributor.

I doubt I'm unique with back issues, yoga moves appear to be working. By far the best result of everything tried so far.

first its yoga then comes the vegan, soon you will attend protests and vote NDP.. . lol just a joke.

glad you found something that works. i spent years dealing with neck pain and popping Tylenol like candy to be able to work. led to stomach problems. years ago a friend convinced me to try massage therapy. one visit every three weeks and I have not had to take a Tylenol in years. and my stomach problems have improved greatly.

[RedSN]

This friend also identified that my excessively tight hamstrings are likely a major contributor.
That’s the first thing my new chiro does: stretch the hamstrings.


first its yoga then comes the vegan, soon you will attend protests and vote NDP.. . lol just a joke.
You saying he just needs to loosen up a little? lol just a joke ;)

[Snaketamer]

At the price of synthetic oil... doing oil changes on the Cobra makes me sick when I see how clean it is when it drains. Guess I gotta drive it more. Too few kilometers. lol

[ChickenLips]

first its yoga then comes the vegan, soon you will attend protests and vote NDP.. . lol just a joke.

glad you found something that works. i spent years dealing with neck pain and popping Tylenol like candy to be able to work. led to stomach problems. years ago a friend convinced me to try massage therapy. one visit every three weeks and I have not had to take a Tylenol in years. and my stomach problems have improved greatly.

I'm like a country record playing backwards.

At one time I was vegetarian, for supposed "health" reasons. I had tendonitis and some holistic witch doctor convinced me this was the cure. One word, bacon.

I voted for Bob Rae in 1990. I also voted for Trudeau in 2015. My views have changed.

Tylenol is especially hard on the liver btw.

[1BAD92LX]

At the price of synthetic oil... doing oil changes on the Cobra makes me sick when I see how clean it is when it drains. Guess I gotta drive it more. Too few kilometers. lol

I would be happy to put some Km’s on it for ya.
Since I think we are the only 2 people on the board from NB, should actually meet you one day lol.

[Black Sheep]

I would be happy to put some Km’s on it for ya.
Since I think we are the only 2 people on the board from NB, should actually meet you one day lol.

I would make 3 from NB

[Snaketamer]

I would be happy to put some Km’s on it for ya.
Since I think we are the only 2 people on the board from NB, should actually meet you one day lol.

We should... oh, and don't forget dubbs!

[hammerhead]

At the price of synthetic oil... doing oil changes on the Cobra makes me sick when I see how clean it is when it drains. Guess I gotta drive it more. Too few kilometers. lol

if ur too busy I can find time...

[hammerhead]

a person buys a house gives 2+ months for the closing still signing mortgage paperwork the night before closing that was quote unquote instant approval 2 + months prior then waits until mid-afternoon on closing day and still no word but could never close in 24 hours after making the agreement —its crazy having to rely on so many people far superior than the average joe and have no control and know everything can still go south....

[ZR]

^ Know of at least 2 or 3 other peeps that recently experienced same scenario.

[hammerhead]

this is my sixth house since around 1986 nothing has changed other than the pile of paperwork to sign is about an 1" deeper...hahaha

[ChickenLips]

a person buys a house gives 2+ months for the closing still signing mortgage paperwork the night before closing that was quote unquote instant approval 2 + months prior then waits until mid-afternoon on closing day and still no word but could never close in 24 hours after making the agreement —its crazy having to rely on so many people far superior than the average joe and have no control and know everything can still go south....

average IQ is 100, assuming even distribution that means 1/2 is below.

[92redragtop]

this is my sixth house since around 1986 nothing has changed other than the pile of paperwork to sign is about an 1" deeper...hahaha

And I can buy houses in Florida with electronic signature easy peasy (plus see all real estate data online). It's a racket here that enriches those in the industry - 2022, no need for these barriers.

[xeninworx]

Got this far with my headers.

30168
30169
30170

Stud on the exhaust flange backed out of the header. Had to cut the stud. Which is fine as the AFE headers have their own locking nuts and bolts and I have spare stock studs anyways.

10 of the 12 studs came off the block. 4 of the nuts seized to the studs. Got the other ones off though. Not worried about the ones that are stuck as I bought a new nut and stud kit, mind you only comes with 6 studs and 6 nuts.

Will continue tomorrow.

[mavrrrick]

Whew… last of work done on house (painted above garage and replaced some wood)
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[xeninworx]

Looks great!

[mavrrrick]

Thanks


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[Scrape]

Looks good Jeff.

[Scrape]

Fun times.
Got this far with my headers.

30168
30169
30170

Stud on the exhaust flange backed out of the header. Had to cut the stud. Which is fine as the AFE headers have their own locking nuts and bolts and I have spare stock studs anyways.

10 of the 12 studs came off the block. 4 of the nuts seized to the studs. Got the other ones off though. Not worried about the ones that are stuck as I bought a new nut and stud kit, mind you only comes with 6 studs and 6 nuts.

Will continue tomorrow.

[xeninworx]

Fun times.

Yep lol. Wasn’t that bad other than the stud that had to get cut. More tedious process than hard. Most annoying thing was loosening the nuts under the stock manifolds as I couldn’t see them. Pretty much just have to replace the studs and install the headers and tighten all the nuts down then it’ll be done.

[RedSN]

Studs coming out the block is fine. Studs snapping off in the block …..not so much fun.

[xeninworx]

Studs coming out the block is fine. Studs snapping off in the block …..not so much fun.

Yeah that would suck. More of annoyance putting the studs back in.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Studs coming out the block is fine. Studs snapping off in the block …..not so much fun.

that just the excuse you use to get the heads done.

[ZR]

Headers, fun times.

[xeninworx]

Just as I was putting the studs in, it starts raining. Blasphemy.