I still remember the paper mache platypus I made in 5th grade. The teacher kept it for years and I would come by to visit, even in high school...
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Criminal prosecutor here. These knuckleheads have potentially “conspired to commit battery”. The legal issue would involve whether they “took a substantial step in furtherance of the conspiracy”. Just discussing it probably wouldn’t suffice. If their pitcher actually threw at the girl’s head in practice (and/or hit…
Please, I implore you, go to Amazon and shell out $40 or so on an “add on” bidet. Takes 15 minutes to install. Cuts need for TP by 80%. For the remaining 20% buy the Costco mega pack of TP. That is all.
I have a 2011 Equus. Love it. Used Equui - Best kept secret/bargain in the car world. Read Demuro’s article: http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/12/doug-drives-holy-crap-the-hyundai-equus-is-cheap/
Nobody has mentioned Mel Gibson “turning on” the supercharger in the first Mad Max. As a kid, I thought that would be perfect. You drive around, getting decent gas mileage, and when it was “balls to the walls time”you pull a lever and the induction booster fires up.
E-bikes are da bomb. Just got 2 Sondors Thin 7s. Exact same concept, but waaaay cheaper. $899 (all options; 7 speed, front suspension, 10.5 ah battery, computer to allow 5 levels of pedal assist) + $150 shipping vs. $4k.
An acquaintance allowed his 18 yoa daughter to buy a “pretty red” 2005 c230 Merc for $4000 (every penny she had) this spring. They “knew a guy” who could get it “wholesale” at the auto auction. Engine just grenaded. Parental malpractice...
Nobody has mentioned freon. To top off the old Camry AC I can’t see buying expensive freon. Local shop advertises $50 AC recharge with freon extra. Whatta rip. Walmart, $4.50 a can plus 1 minute of time to something a monkey literally could do.
Be careful cheaping out on hatch struts. Really cheap ones won’t hold up (literally) in the winter. My head lump testifies...
1997 Saab Aero 9000 manual. I’ve put 160,000 miles on it. Giving it to my soon-to-be college graduate/engineer son. Amazing car in all respects. I’m sure I’ve put into it the 22k I bought it for in 1999. Couple of head gaskets, turbo, $2400 to fix the speedo ($5.00 part in tranny needed replaced...) so on, and so on.…
Those of you who “pooh-pooh” the minivans are missing the most important point. If you ever desire to show your children the majesty of the national parks, there is nothing better than a mini-van. My 2006 Odyssey has taken the four of us to Yellowstone, Rushmore, Grand Canyon/Bryce/Zion, Moab, Gettysburg, DC and…
Two stories, with the first being fairly tame, but I still think how stupid it was. My GF (now wife of 32 years) and I were in her early 80's Oldsmobile 2 door Omega on a trip out west. Decided to switch seats at 75mph so I could drive. So much that could have gone wrong but didn’t. Second, I had a high school “buddy”…
Nope. Saab 9000 Aero seats. Recaro.
Another lawyer here. Drove a 1997 Saab 9000 Aero for 17 years that I passed on to kid in college. Bought 2011 Equus for 22.5k. Really a nice car. Underrated. Ask Doug. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/12/doug-drives-holy-crap-the-hyundai-equus-is-cheap/
1978 Night of the HS Winter Formal. Double date. Midwest “no business on the road” snowstorm. Hit huge invisible pothole in 1976 Grenada on way to after-dance steakhouse. Flat tire/bent rim. Dad comes to “help” change tire. We immediately bail into his company car leaving him to change the tire. In the snowstorm.…
I had both the 87' XR4Ti and an 87' Civic CRX Si. Both really fun cars. Would take new versions now. XR4Ti did have some serious torque steer though...
Wife and two college-age sons with previous generation iphones and Ting. I average $62.00 per month for their combined service. Customer service A+.
If you have an Aldi nearby, pick up the Supreme 16" fresh bake pizza. Add fresh mushroom slices, baby spinach leaves, pepper rings, fresh tomato slices, some basil and more cheese. Outrageous. For about $7.00.
I had a ‘74 Grand Am as my first car. Spent way more money on it than my then girlfriend now wife of 32 years. She hated that car. I loved it til I gave it to my little brother who OWI’d into a ditch. I then watched him drive it in the local demo derby.
Holy Crap! My first car was a silver 1974 Grand Am with burgundy stripes. That WAS an awesome front end. I spent so much money on that car like a typical stupid 18 year old. My then girlfriend, now wife of 32 years hated it for that reason. When the quarters rusted through the second time I gave it to my younger…