In reply to Streetwiseguy :
Every waking moment. Since I can remember.
In reply to Streetwiseguy :
Every waking moment. Since I can remember.
In reply to dj06482 (Forum Supporter) :
So I have an Ariens 28 Deluxe that I bought new in 2011 / 2012 to replace a 1971 24" Ariens with a 7 HP Tecumseh that I had bought used (20 years old!) and then put another 20 years on until the entire unit was completely worn out. The new machine has an LCT overhead valve engine, they don't quote HP anymore because of some stupid class action lawsuit but we'll say it's in the 8 - 9 HP range based on displacement.
The performance of the newer Ariens compared to the "classic" is night and day. The 1971 machine would throw snow decently but 20 - 30 feet was about the range and that was before the old Tecumseh was down on compression. The new one is capable of 50 plus feet with most snow conditions; there is a remote cable connected to an adjustable "nozzle" at the top of the chute to help control the range. The second stage impeller on this machine only has 3 blades compared to 4 on the older machine and it looks like it spins a bit faster. The discharge chute is much taller than the older machine and has a gradual curved shape that seems to help with the throw distance. Interestingly my next door neighbor has a Craftsman with an 8 HP Briggs engine that looks similar to yours. I've run it a couple of times and the only real knock I have with it is the plastic discharge chute is kind of cheap. ( It came loose once in a storm and I fixed it for them. Not a fan of plastic in the cold) Other than that it seemed to do a pretty comparable job to my machine.
I'd check to make sure the throttle / governor is actually letting it go to wide open, make sure the auger drive belt is tight and not slipping, etc. Hopefully it's something obvious and inexpensive.
Father-in-law- we love you to death but everyone isn't out to get you.
Old metal file box missing after plumber fixes pipes - plumber helper stole the box. He saw him dart out the garage. Oh, what is this metal box in the crawl space?
Cleaning lady stole his car keys. Going to steal car at a later date. Did you check your suit pockets?
Somebody went inside house and stole garage door opener on table. Oh, landscapers found it in grass?
Gas Company overcharges senior citizens - it's how they make more money. Did you recent change going away from the budget plan?
and on and on...."sometimes" it is entertaining.
In reply to Datsun240ZGuy :
That sounds a lot like it's time for an Alzheimer's check.
Apparently at some point, February 15th became "Singles Awareness Day"? Thanks, I'm very much aware I'm single, don't need a day for it.
In reply to NickD :
In a former life I worked evenings at a local event center and had to work Feb 14th, which postponed my first date with my now-wife until Feb 15. So that's what we celebrate. I always thought the 14th was singles awareness...
I don't know what the berkeley the deal is with injectors on the recent GM products but it's driving me nuts. 2.7T Silverador comes in with performance codes for the #4 injector. Remove the intake and coolant control valve (a real nightmare) replace the #4 injector, put it back together, now it misfires like crazy on cylinders #1 and #2 and they need injectors.
The problem is, if I put all four in the first time, then I would have gotten yelled at by GM for replacing extra parts that weren't needed according to the DTCs. But now I still end up replacing all four injectors for doing things the right way. "Oh, but at least you get paid to do it twice". Yes, but the warranty pay rate is absolute dog E36 M3, so it's more like "Oh, I get to lose my ass twice."
Despite our best efforts, the 3yo has discovered Frozen and now "Let it Go" is her favorite song.
6 weeks into new job. Working about 10-hours a day glued to a screen. No one eats lunch or takes breaks. Today was 12 hours. I'm working all weekend. Both days. This isn't what I signed up for.
Scotty Con Queso said:6 weeks into new job. Working about 10-hours a day glued to a screen. No one eats lunch or takes breaks. Today was 12 hours. I'm working all weekend. Both days. This isn't what I signed up for.
Dude, get the berkeley out because that sounds terrible!
I saw a 2 door Bronco on steelies drive by while walking the dog. It sounded like a manual too. I decided to check on the Ford configurator... they killed it? The lowest Bronco trim is $40k now. I look up used Base trim manual Broncos, and those are all above MSRP, some are at $40k.
Who, exactly, is buying a 2022 Base Bronco for the retail price of a new Big Bend?
I'd have been here for a $32k MSRP used 2022 Base being sold used in the high twenties.
In reply to Scotty Con Queso :
Call labor and industry. Like immediately.
In reply to RevRico :
It's not that kind of serious. I take breaks and eat lunch every day, but my co workers have decided not to.
In reply to Scotty Con Queso :
I was young and took a job that was crap - 6am-5pm M-F and 6am-12noon on Saturday. I tried to convince myself it's like a military boot camp and I needed to tough it out. I was on some suck salary/straight pay over 45 hours so the money wasn't rolling in.
It was a toxic place and after a year I bailed - don't suffer too long. I did learn a new swear word when my boss yelled at one of my excuses - Bull berkeley
Two days this past week, I had some calls to be on and stuff so it was going to be perfect to work from the shop and get the Saab finished up. But on both of those days, the wife had to go in to the office and there was a kid home sick from school, so I had to stay here. This morning, my original plan was to get up at about 0500, ride in with my daughter to work since the roads had a potential to be a little slick and she's a little gunshy after the crash, and then head over to the shop and try to get the Saab buttoned up. Instead of that, I woke up at 0300 for some reason and could not get back to sleep. Meanwhile my poor wife was already awake because at some point after going to bed she got terribly sick. After riding in with the kid - and the roads were really okay this time, but I didn't mind riding shotgun - I headed back home and fell asleep for a while. But I don't want to leave her here when she's sick, so I'm just trying to get some household chores done instead. Which means the car is still not going to get finished.
So, you can edit your subtitles to completely erase the word "Federation" and every tv friendly swear word, your audio mixers can change entrance music from the original tapes, but the best you can do is [speaking foreign language] for Spanish or Japanese and can't even correct the wrong name when it shows up?
Did anyone at peacock or wwe actually check subtitles?
I don't know whether to be annoyed or impressed.
I do believe I will never be going back to a Golden Corral. That was quite possibly the most regrettable decision I've made in a long time concerning food and I have made some horrific decisions
In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :
It took me a while in life to wise up but I do check out the online reviews. Recently I wanted a quick lunch and in Iowa there a is Pizza Buffet chain I was near.
I better not......LOL
In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :
We used to see their commercials all the time on one of the American TV stations we watched, and wonder just how bad it would be for that price. And if I recall, didn't they also throw in a bag of food to take home, too?
I need to get my father in law to stop watching Fox News.
The man was a very smart and kind person prior to this. But my god you are going to lose all three of your kids ability to talk with or even see you if you keep this up. Your kids are crying on the phone to each other and I feel like a toad on a log because the best that I can do is keep telling them that he is being a dick and he might come back around. Not sure anymore.
It's not a MAGA thing, it is a straight up human compassion and accepting that other people have different lifestyles and desires then you.
Sucks having to be the bad guy.
My son has a hockey game tonight at 9pm at a rink about an hour away.
This morning (or closer to noon, that's morning for a 14yo) he asks me if he has to play in his game tonight. I ask why, and it's because some of his friends are going to be going to the movies tonight at 7. I ask him is they can go earlier, or tomorrow and I will drive all of them there and back. Supposedly they can't go earlier or tomorrow because they already arranged with their parents to go today (honestly I don't think they asked).
I told him he made a commitment to the team, and he needs to go to the game. He's grumpy, and I'm the bad guy, even though his friends finalized plans without waiting to see if my son could go.
I really don't want to drive an hour away, but I committed to getting him there when signing him up just like he committed to play.
So, the city is putting orange conduit though the neighborhood, hopefully for the city's fiber optic internet service. We are restricted to one provider, so having a choice will be cool. By mid morning there are 5 houses in a row being worked on, with ours included. They have marked the city water line because the conduit they are installing is running next it.
At 11am I tell my wife we don't have any water. Why would they turn off our water? Anyway, when I get home at 4pm we still don't have water. I'm concerned, because anytime the city turns off the water they tell you for how long and in advance. We've been without water for 5 hours now and I can't wash my hands, I can't take a dump, my wife is trying to cook, etc. So, it's getting dark, the crew is leaving, do not speak English, and we still don't have water. It's 6:30 and I've had a few beers and we're getting concerned. WTF is with our water?! Everyone leaves except 4 guys sitting on our curb, evidently waiting for a ride.
My wife calls the utility hotline, runs into a huge automated list, and when she selects the option to talk to someone it just rings. I finally call the non-emergency 911 and they can't do anything. I'm sitting on the front steps and my wife is trying to talk to the guys on the curb and giving them bottled water. I finally lose it, scream berkeley!!! and stomp into the house and call 911. The lady that answers is the same one on the non-emergency number and she says the same thing. I hang up, dejectedly sighing, and ponder what to do. I'm walking back though the house and my wife yells at me from outside. She says check if we have water. I do, and yes, we have water restored to the house!
She comes back in, and says she thinks they forgot to turn the water back on. I don't care at this point, I'm just thrilled I can poop. Going back through the kitchen I glance out the window and there are now three cop cars in the road, with the poor workmen freaked out. I talk to one of the officers, tried to make sense of things, and everyone eventually left. 
I'll admit it. I do enjoy getting upvotes. It's a little chest puffer moment to see that someone digs my stupid E36 M3 enough to say they like it. So its baffling to see something downvoted. Because its usually the dumbest, inconsequential thing that gets it. I'm stunned someone hates Prince/ loves Rihanna enough to downvote a meme. Weird.
In reply to Appleseed :
That was the funniest E36 M3 ever. Does that make prince hot or Rihanna handsome?
In reply to RonnieFnD :
Why not both ?
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