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An older gentelman buys a new corvette, and is out on the highway enjoying himself at 120mph when he sees the lights of a state trooper pulling up in the rear view. Knowing he is caught he pulls over. The trooper comes to his window and says "I think you know how fast you were going, but if...

OK lawn experts, thoughts on mowing lawn when wet? I know your not supposed to - the grass doesn't cut as clean, could cause a fungus to start, could compact soil. I am about to do so anyway. I have a very limited window to get it done, its supposed to rain all weekend - were getting a...

"Buyers have until Sept. 30 to qualify for the federal tax credits on EVs before they are terminated." I wonder if it will instigate a flurry of EV buying? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/know-buying-electric-vehicles-federal-192022407.html

For us few Nissan non haters. https://parts.nissanusa.com/ is doing 20% off with code COOL20. You can choose your dealer if they participate, I am guessing its for shipping only, not pick up. I am not sure if you can stack it with the free shipping over $300 but it might be worth trying...

I have lots of different homeowner DIY type tools hanging around either in the blomold case they came, in a stack of milk crates, or smaller tool boxes stacked on shelves. There organized in their place but not at all convenient. I am not a contractor, but in looking for better storage I am...

The link is from Yahoo - but there re-hosting a Bloomberg article so its probably more legit. Key points directly from article: "De Meo will step down July 15, Renault announced late Sunday, sending its shares tumbling as much as 8% at the open Monday in Paris" "The departure amounts to a...

The problem with housing data is its either ridiculously lagged and incomplete (Case Schiller) or its controlled by people with vested interest in the housing market going up (NAR, Zillow, Redfin). Still, I'll share another zillow article - since several have been published on this forum in...

The other day a TPMS came on, so stopped at a small Exxon I frequent. One tire was down 6lbs, so I went to put air in. $2.50! Now I completely understand the price elasticity if you really need air its a vertical line. However this used to be part of a service stations "service" I on the...

I saw an add for this and found one on Amazon for 8 bucks. 2 player game - you get a stack of magnets. Your goal is to get rid of all your magnets by placing them inside the string. Any magnets that stick together you pick up. Its harder and much more fun than it looks - you can end up with...

Not complaining - but there has been a lot of discussion on Uber, so here is mine I guess. Went to the big city on Friday. We parked downtown. Did some things, walked around, had lunch. Decided maybe take an Uber back to the car for a couple reasons, was only 6 blocks at that point - less...

Decided to pour 10W-40 conventional oil in my Xterra this summer - its always run conventional or semi syn. Currently has Havoline 5W-30 in it. Showed up in new box with SQ rating. Found that interesting - unsure why I guess. Either way, hope its good stuff. It was $23 for 6 quarts. Walmart...

So while I understand the parts of an Automotive AC system quite well, I have no real practical experience because I haven't had many problems. My Xterra AC quite working one day - more or less overnight my daughter tells me ? Put a cheap refill gauge on it and the system is empty it appears...

Thinking about getting a Lock N Lube - clips on to the grease fitting. I only have a few things to grease but a couple would be helpful to have a free hand. Anyone have one of these and have some feedback? Worth the $42 on scamazon...

Just a a different way to look at home pricing over time. Source:

I think I can post this here, giving credit to the source. https://financebuzz.com/fast-casual-inflation-data-study What we all knew is now official. They compiled price increases over the last 5 years using official menu's. Chain restaurant prices have greatly exceeded inflation in most...

Back story - this is from my Xterra - 410K miles now approx. At 390K a couple years ago I changed the plugs - NTK from Rock Auto. This car now resides at my daughters which is a couple hours away. 2 months ago she gets a misfire on cylinder 6. I drive down and swap the plug and coil...

Per Tracy Shuchart on X. 139K B/D US refining capacity lost - 8% of the state's total. Another California refinery closing. This second article sites burdensome regulation. Whatever the cause, its a resource lost. Also more details here...

Curios on who has run a high mileage GC, and what year / powertrain and what kind of repairs were needed at how many miles? I had a 2002 GC Limited 4WD with the 4.7 standard - not HO. I had it for just under 200K. It had no major mechanical issues. It had a ton of electrical and other issues...

I like pickled carrots. They serve them at the authentic Mexican places around here, with pickled onions. I found some recipes. Some said blanch for 1 minute, some said 5 minutes, some said not at all. I did likely 3 minutes - were too soft. Some said 1:2 vinegar, some 1:3, some 1:4. I did...

Took advantage of the great weather yesterday to get some trim painting done outside. Realized that I have never taken my paint brush seriously like I do my other tools. I typically use Purdy simply because that is what Lowes sells. Is there a better brush out there? Mostly painting with...