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  1. k1xv

    What $555k gets you in my area.

    A much more affordable home, close to Philadelphia https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1991-Carman-St_Camden_NJ_08105_M68634-06696?from=srp-list-card
  2. k1xv

    Domino's thoughts.....

    I always loved Pizza the Hut from Spaceballs
  3. k1xv

    Do engines get fatigue wear?

    IMO If anything is going to fail due to fatigue, with massive miles, it would be a connecting rod,
  4. k1xv

    Domino's thoughts.....

    I won't eat franchise pizza. Going to a real, independent family owned Italian restaurant gets you a better, albeit more expensive, pizza.
  5. k1xv

    Why are vinyl seats no longer an option?

    I wish they still sold "rich Corinthian Leather". :(
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    Favorite Aviation Movies-No Highway in the Sky

    While not exactly an aviation movie, Its a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World had some great stunt flying in both a twin engine Beech and an old WW1 era biplane.
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    Best way to clean a headstone

    I think some dish washing soap, water, and a soft brush. With 12 hours, can you make it to a supermarket to buy some Dawn or similar dish washing soap?
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    Wall St. Panics...a great time to buy

    The Titanic. After an hour, it was only low on water in the bow. AFTER 3 hours, the entire boat was gone. Wait until markets stabilize at a plateau. Then choose. Carefully.
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    Wall St. Panics...a great time to buy

    I wouldn't buy today. There is an old saying, "never try to catch a falling knife". Yes, you should buy low and sell high, but never expect to catch the very bottom, or the very top.
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    Rating Every DEEP DISH Pizza in Chicago (ft. Chef Leo Spizzirri)

    With the new tariffs, I can only afford pizzas made with domestic ingredients. No more imported mozzarella.
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    What Standby Generator are you buying for your house?

    i had a Generac. its still here, but not working. After about 10 years, the parts support is iffy, and their customer service is poor. My maintenance contractor tried to get the necessary replacement part, and was told it was no longer available. i am now using Tesla Powerwalls for backup...
  12. k1xv

    Age to cut the kids off.

    I know a 90 year old woman who is still supporting a 65 year old son. Its ridiculous.
  13. k1xv

    82% of mortgaged homes have a rate below 6%

    House prices rise when interest rates are low, and fall as interest rates rise. The smartest long term way to buy a house is to buy when interest rates are high, then refinance to a lower rate when interest rates drop. Today, nobody really is interested in selling if they do not have to...
  14. k1xv

    Is marvel mystery oil the best carburetor cleaner?

    I use MMO as after shave. Really attracts the young ladies at the local parts store.
  15. k1xv

    A Hyundai kiarado...kianyon? Canyundai??? anyone? Don't be shy now.

    Just avoid the Kia Tincanna.
  16. k1xv

    What are you eating right now?

    I am sucking on a Wintergreen Life Saver.
  17. k1xv

    Would you let someone borrow your car for $40

    In the early 70s, as a young man, I owned a Chevy Sportsvan with 2 seats, and the rest cargo area. Everybody wanted it to self move things, often with my help. And in law school, I drove 6 friends to Florida for Spring Break. I finally tired of this, sold it, and replaced it with a...
  18. k1xv

    Blast from the past: Any Bitogers ever "dial the phone collect to home"?

    I knew a guy who was so thrifty, he got the phone company to block his own ability to make toll calls.
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    What are you doing right now?

    I am following my retirement investments as they shrink, watching CNBC
  20. k1xv

    Good food to make on a budget.

    Cream of Wheat, with a little butter and real maple syrup. If no maple syrup available, some dark brown sugar.
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