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    The "Free" Car

    2007 Honda Accord LX. Not really free as I have about $1800 in to it now plus a lot of sweat equity cleaning it up and doing the work I could to it. Car was signed over to me by some friends who were moving as compensation for some work I did for them (labor - my idea - amount included in the...
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    2 Minute EASY Headlight Restoration

    This is the same 07 Honda Accord from this thread were I was able to clean and save the interior... https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/2-great-interior-products-for-carpet-upholstery-stains.294392/ Another area that needed attention on the Accord was the headlights. All yellow...
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    2 Great Interior Products for Carpet/Upholstery Stains

    Hey guys, Just thought I would share this with you. Just finished cleaning the interior of an 07 Honda Accord (tan interior) that was recently signed over to me. It actually runs and drives good, and the outside isn't bad for it's age and mileage, but OMG was this thing nasty inside. Think...
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    Time For Winter Prep

    55 degrees, sunny, and no wind today. Kind of a last hurrah for decent weather here before real winter sets in. We have been having an unusually warm start to the late fall/early winter months so I have delayed getting after my winter prep chores. Decided it was the perfect day to do it so I...
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    Offal or Awful?

    So, how many here eat offal of some type or turn their noses up at it in all forms? For those who don't know it is the entrails, organs, brains, etc... I eat some. Not a lot but some. I like heart( poultry, beef, moose, and deer )the best. Took me a long time to try it but when I did I was like...
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    Grits. Yeah Or Nay?

    NOTE - please keep this civil. No need for any North vs. South arguments or insults. I know many take Grits as some kind of religion so let us all relax and remember this is just food we are talking about. Okay, for me, it has to be a big nay. I just have never understood people's love affair...
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    What would you do in this situation?

    Recently got an email from a friend who was recounting a recent vacation and in it he was complaining about a restaurant he went to because they didn't serve alcohol of any type. The decision was on purpose he said in the email. He said he asked why and he was told it was A) because they didn't...
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    I really hate people on craigslist

    Just as the title says I detest people on craigslist. Well, to be more accurate, the low life buyers. Never really had an issue with any sellers there. And I know there are a lot of good people who buy on CL but it just seems like the losers and scum have grown exponentially in the last year or...
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    Marlins Ace Jose Fernandez Dead

    http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17632541/miami-marlins-ace-jose-fernandez-dies-boating-accident What a shame. 23 years old, already a star in MLB, with the whole world ahead of him. I guess according to the news he found out last week his girlfriend was pregnant so he was going to be a Dad...
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    Tip for Microsoft Edge

    This is a tip for those who already use Edge. This thread is not for a debate about how good the browser is or if it should be used. Please keep that bull hooey out of this. I am trying to offer a useful tip to those who do use it and not start an argument over browser choice. Thanks. I...
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    Ethernet card uograde needed?

    Asking for opinions here on what to do to speed a system up( i.e. internet/network conenction ). If you don't have an actual answer to what I am asking please refrain from taking this off topic with lectures and arguments about Windows 10 and such. I would really appreciate it if responses were...
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    How fast is your internet?

    ISP: Comcast Type: Broadband Cable Modem: Arris TG862G Docsis 3.0 Modem/Wifi Router Combo Plan: Home Blast = 150 Mbps Download / 15 Mbps Upload (*) * - I think my account info on the Comcast site is off. It says my plan is 150/15 but I think it is actually their highest which is 250/25. See...
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    Completed Windows 10 Anniversary Update - 1607

    With all the negativity about Windows 10 and this new Anniversary Edition update( version 1607 )I thought I would make a post about the update process and results without all the Microsoft bashing and complaints. Just do the update, see what happens, and post if I was successful or not. ***I...
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    Winchester Model 94 .32-40

    Anyone own/shoot one? Got kind of a long story here that is sort of emotional to me as it is about my Dad and also to a degree my Mom. It all came to my mind today as I was cleaning my guns so I thought I would post about it... The Winchester Model 94 in .32-40 was my Dad's favorite gun( note -...
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    Call Blocker For Landline

    ***Please limit answers to the actual question - and before anyone says it I am not giving up my landline nor am I changing the # as I have had it since 1970*** Looking for recommendations on a quality but affordable call blocker for my landline. I had my number unlisted for a lot of years but...
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    Windows 10 For Free Last Day

    From what I have read, today( July 29, 2016 )is supposed to be the last day for the free Windows 10 upgrade. I am not sure if that deadline was extended or not but this is/was supposed to be the final day. So, if you want to get Windows 10 for free, or you have already done the upgrade but...
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    Powerline Adapters

    Anyone use these for getting internet to various places in your house instead of going the wireless wifi route? I am talking about the devices that use your home's electrical wiring to send the internet signal. You plug one device into an outlet near the modem or router and connect an Ethernet...
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    Nissan Armada & Altima

    Not mine but I just helped a friend buy a really nice used 2013 Armada with just 30K on it to replace his 06 Ford Expedition he was ready to move on from. He was also looking for a new( to him )family sedan for the wife and for trips and such. He is an older gentleman and this is probably his...
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    MagicJack, Vonage, Ooma, etc...

    Hey guys; I did a search on this and really didn't find much that is current so I thought I would post a new question. My 2 year plan with Comcast expires this June and I am starting to look around to cut the bill some when I re-up with them for a new 2 year plan. I am thinking maybe I could...
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    Small But Stupid Move( Windows 10 )

    This may seem lame or even trivial to some of you, and that is cool, but to me it was an issue. I discovered Microsoft, in their infinite wisdom, removed a long standing feature of Windows I have always used and replaced it with some god awful and ridiculous new thing that is almost impossible...
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