Bruette
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Terry, what is that? It looks like a Ford.
Running Bear's May 2023 Coffee Shop.
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I've had several cars with the feature and never had to replace a starter. Only starter I had to replace was a car without this feature -- my 97 Jetta, which ended up sitting for a couple years and the starter rusted.
My kids have often gotten zero interest loans. It is always good to work with other people's money.
The luck on the house has changed a bit. Unknown to me we were invited to the daughter’s house for Mother’s Day breakfast made by the SIL. It turned out he had 4 friends helping him. There were 12 couples (no kids as 4 teens were playing life guards at the pool and watching the children) celebrating as the five guys (yep funny) made the food and served it, no buffet service at the daughter’s today. One of the neighbors retired from the huge medical software company down the street a couple years ago and is a hobbyist wood worker now in retirement. He was a previous neighbor of the daughter’s but moved when we opened up the subdivision so the kids could build the current house they are in. He wanted space away from the house but on a big enough property not to crowd anything. His shop is 60’x 100’ he says and he “putters” he says a good 6 hours a day. He on Saturday met us at the kiln, looked at some slabs, took one home to see if he could produce the trim the architect designed for our place. Not 100% but Terry and I both liked the 3-4’ pieces he showed us this morning. Terry texted the builder who will stop by today he says at the guy’s shop. We will be there too. I asked if he had figured out costs and he said yep, 3 of those kiln dried black walnut slabs and 2 birch. Before I could respond the tough negotiations expert that is my wife said yes. In the car coming home she said we just saved a bunch of $ and he will make a lot to, I agree, win-win. So that most worrisome (sort of) part of the finish is going to be handled.
And mine was probably one of the more uncommon versions of an uncommon model. It was a 2 door hardtop, while most were convertibles. It also had a 351, rather than a 429 or 460. And not a 351 Cleveland, either, it was the Windsor version. With a 2v carburetor rather than a 4v. It also had no air conditioning in a time when most upper-level models were equipped with it, and an AM radio, rather than the higher-end AM/FM. Also, because of the location of the radio, I was stuck with it, with no option to upgrade. The radio was inside the instrument cluster, just to the left of the speedometer, with both knobs on one side of the radio. It came blue, as pictured, but the dealer I bought it from had the top painted white. It did help keep the interior a little cooler in Summer, and looked a lot better than a single color.
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chadbag
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I've had several cars with the feature and never had to replace a starter. Only starter I had to replace was a car without this feature -- my 97 Jetta, which ended up sitting for a couple years and the starter rusted.
Bruette
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My oldest daughter had a big Jeep. I advised her to buy a Chevrolet. She bought the Jeep; she took my advice and bought the extended warranty. As it turned out she did not need the extended warranty. She only kept the Jeep for two years. Free repairs and loaner cars did not make up for the time spent going back and forth to the dealer.
I will say it was a pretty vehicle for a lady.
I will say it was a pretty vehicle for a lady.
TLOC
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I offered no advice to either the son or daughter (+hubby) on car/SUV/truck purchasing but 1. Pay for it in full.
Bruette
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That is good advice.
My kids have often gotten zero interest loans. It is always good to work with other people's money.
TLOC
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Great pictures and scenes WILLIE.
The luck on the house has changed a bit. Unknown to me we were invited to the daughter’s house for Mother’s Day breakfast made by the SIL. It turned out he had 4 friends helping him. There were 12 couples (no kids as 4 teens were playing life guards at the pool and watching the children) celebrating as the five guys (yep funny) made the food and served it, no buffet service at the daughter’s today. One of the neighbors retired from the huge medical software company down the street a couple years ago and is a hobbyist wood worker now in retirement. He was a previous neighbor of the daughter’s but moved when we opened up the subdivision so the kids could build the current house they are in. He wanted space away from the house but on a big enough property not to crowd anything. His shop is 60’x 100’ he says and he “putters” he says a good 6 hours a day. He on Saturday met us at the kiln, looked at some slabs, took one home to see if he could produce the trim the architect designed for our place. Not 100% but Terry and I both liked the 3-4’ pieces he showed us this morning. Terry texted the builder who will stop by today he says at the guy’s shop. We will be there too. I asked if he had figured out costs and he said yep, 3 of those kiln dried black walnut slabs and 2 birch. Before I could respond the tough negotiations expert that is my wife said yes. In the car coming home she said we just saved a bunch of $ and he will make a lot to, I agree, win-win. So that most worrisome (sort of) part of the finish is going to be handled.
ctclibby
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Good Morning All!
56F @ 66% and clear
Another hour or so in the North bedroom then I can start to sort out the wiring mess. Chimney is to come down starting Monday; we are not looking forward to that. Found a guy that will get up on the roof and take the top out down to where we can reach it inside, then patch the hole it will leave with metal and top plate.
First car was a 1965 Sports Fury, 383 auto got in 75. Went from there to 68 to 70 Roadrunners, Chargers and a Cuda. Oh, and I did have a 69 Nova Super Sport and a 65 GTO convertable 4 speed 389 tri-power for awhile. I have only purchased ONE new car - 1980 Brat. That thing had more miles in the mountains and hills than on the road! I see no need or reason to get a new car at all. Then I found 4x4's - yup, stick with those. Needless to say if I still had the above vehicles I would be a rich man!
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56F @ 66% and clear
Another hour or so in the North bedroom then I can start to sort out the wiring mess. Chimney is to come down starting Monday; we are not looking forward to that. Found a guy that will get up on the roof and take the top out down to where we can reach it inside, then patch the hole it will leave with metal and top plate.
First car was a 1965 Sports Fury, 383 auto got in 75. Went from there to 68 to 70 Roadrunners, Chargers and a Cuda. Oh, and I did have a 69 Nova Super Sport and a 65 GTO convertable 4 speed 389 tri-power for awhile. I have only purchased ONE new car - 1980 Brat. That thing had more miles in the mountains and hills than on the road! I see no need or reason to get a new car at all. Then I found 4x4's - yup, stick with those. Needless to say if I still had the above vehicles I would be a rich man!
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That is a Ford XL.
And mine was probably one of the more uncommon versions of an uncommon model. It was a 2 door hardtop, while most were convertibles. It also had a 351, rather than a 429 or 460. And not a 351 Cleveland, either, it was the Windsor version. With a 2v carburetor rather than a 4v. It also had no air conditioning in a time when most upper-level models were equipped with it, and an AM radio, rather than the higher-end AM/FM. Also, because of the location of the radio, I was stuck with it, with no option to upgrade. The radio was inside the instrument cluster, just to the left of the speedometer, with both knobs on one side of the radio. It came blue, as pictured, but the dealer I bought it from had the top painted white. It did help keep the interior a little cooler in Summer, and looked a lot better than a single color.
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PRR Modeler
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Afternoon All,
The day started out at 69F and getting into the 90's (as usual). This morning I did a big indoor chore (bird room) then headed outside and cleaned the pool filter, put out ant bait and sprayed some new weeds sprouting in the driveway. I noticed that the front hedge needs trimmed so that will happen this week probably Tuesday. It's the time of year that it's best to do outdoor stuff before noon, at least at my age.
Karl- Great work on your benchwork.
Hughie- That blows.
Chad- At least it's MRR related.
Louis- Good looking passenger train. Are those C&O cars attached to the front end power? Growing up Dad had a 4-door Galaxy 500.
TomO- Don't feel bad about the Opel. The first vehicle I bought new was a Ford Courier P/U. What a piece of crapola. The salesman definitely saw me coming.
Willie- Nice looking scenes.
I hope everyone has a good night.
The day started out at 69F and getting into the 90's (as usual). This morning I did a big indoor chore (bird room) then headed outside and cleaned the pool filter, put out ant bait and sprayed some new weeds sprouting in the driveway. I noticed that the front hedge needs trimmed so that will happen this week probably Tuesday. It's the time of year that it's best to do outdoor stuff before noon, at least at my age.
Karl- Great work on your benchwork.
Hughie- That blows.
Chad- At least it's MRR related.
Louis- Good looking passenger train. Are those C&O cars attached to the front end power? Growing up Dad had a 4-door Galaxy 500.
TomO- Don't feel bad about the Opel. The first vehicle I bought new was a Ford Courier P/U. What a piece of crapola. The salesman definitely saw me coming.
Willie- Nice looking scenes.
I hope everyone has a good night.
Good afternoon. It's mostly cloudy and 84.
This morning, after doing laundry (yuck), I installed decoders in two of the engines I got in the interim when I didn't have a layout. Both were easy installs. I install a Soundtraxx non-sound decoder in a Fox Valley GP60, and a Digitrax decoder in an Atlas Trainmaster. I'm still in the process of sorting through what I have, and deciding what can stay, and what needs to be culled. I don't see any sense in keeping my El Capitan set, for example, since the train's length is half the length of my mainline. A couple of larger steam engines and some larger, modern diesels will likely end up on the block, as well.
This morning, after doing laundry (yuck), I installed decoders in two of the engines I got in the interim when I didn't have a layout. Both were easy installs. I install a Soundtraxx non-sound decoder in a Fox Valley GP60, and a Digitrax decoder in an Atlas Trainmaster. I'm still in the process of sorting through what I have, and deciding what can stay, and what needs to be culled. I don't see any sense in keeping my El Capitan set, for example, since the train's length is half the length of my mainline. A couple of larger steam engines and some larger, modern diesels will likely end up on the block, as well.
Jaz avalley
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Went for a walk in the arboretum, May is always good for flowers, and the wet is good for fungi
ducks like their new home, just hope they don’t wander too far
ducks like their new home, just hope they don’t wander too far
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westtexjohn
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About eight years ago or so a friend of mine got an offer from his auto insurance company to save some money on his policy. The deal was they send you a gadget to plug into your OBD port, drive your car as you normally would for 60 days. At the end of 60 days you would mail the gadget back to the insurance company. The gadget recorded ALL your driving habits, but mostly speed and mileage. He and his wife had three vehicles, one of which was not driven very much at all. He plugged the gadget into the OBD port on that car and in the end received a discount on his insurance premium.
However, one of his single friends that liked to "hot rod" a bit plugged the gadget into his car. After 60 days he mailed in the gadget and within 10 days his insurance was cancelled.
This little trick didn't last but about 6 months before consumers caught on to the insurance companies little ruse to actually "thin out the herd".
However, one of his single friends that liked to "hot rod" a bit plugged the gadget into his car. After 60 days he mailed in the gadget and within 10 days his insurance was cancelled.
This little trick didn't last but about 6 months before consumers caught on to the insurance companies little ruse to actually "thin out the herd".
ctclibby
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Went to ACE for a quick connect for the high pressure washer. Got that, then decided to take the long way home and went down to the tracks. Gawd! Westbound EB just stopped in Libby @ 1201 - over 12 hours late. Dumb sh.t me did not take phone, so no camera and no pix of the 2 ACL-42's on the front. Betcha there are happy campers! I would love it as I would have gotten to go through Glacier and the Kootenai River Canyon in the daytime! Usual station stop here is 2245ish. Suspect that they will split the train as usual in Spo. Both parts will go through some great country during the daytime from there also. Stevens Pass and the tunnel should be before night fall too.
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ctclibby
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USAA did something almost like this a couple of years ago. Except it used an 'app' on the phone. We decided to give it a go as we never speed. Trouble with that was you had to kill the app when it was your turn to sleep ( 10 hours in the bunk ). Don't even think of touching your phone if you are the one driving; and if you were not driving you would get notifications of cell phone use if you forgot to kill the app. To much of a PITA, so we junked it. USAA raised our insurance about 15%. Took a lot of bi tching and explaining to get it back to normal. Speed was not the problem, it was the phone in hand and projected 225K Miles a year that they targeted.
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McLeod
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Afternoon, folks! Just thought I'd better report in for a quick coffee.
Fires are still burning in Alberta. As far as I know, Drayton Valley, Wildwood, and Fox Creek are still evacuated. Our local fitness centre is full of evacutees getting food and temporary housing. Camp grounds are full, too.
In my opinion, the media is making it sound like the end of the world. Truth is, it's nothing new that we arn't used to seeing around here. The fires seem to be more numerous, but, not any worse than other years. Evacuations are nothing new. I suppose the media just needs to have big, embellished stories; scare people.
My first car was almost exactly the same as the '63' Corvair in this photo:
The only good thing about that car is that it taught me through necessity how to fix a car.
Well, I don't have anything much. Perhaps when I get modelling again.
Have a great day, folks.
Fires are still burning in Alberta. As far as I know, Drayton Valley, Wildwood, and Fox Creek are still evacuated. Our local fitness centre is full of evacutees getting food and temporary housing. Camp grounds are full, too.
In my opinion, the media is making it sound like the end of the world. Truth is, it's nothing new that we arn't used to seeing around here. The fires seem to be more numerous, but, not any worse than other years. Evacuations are nothing new. I suppose the media just needs to have big, embellished stories; scare people.
My first car was almost exactly the same as the '63' Corvair in this photo:
Well, I don't have anything much. Perhaps when I get modelling again.
Have a great day, folks.
Bruette
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Hutch
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Just about all us feel that way about our cars. You yungins plumb missed out on greatest couple of decades of monster cars. Or yachts as we called them.
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