January Chat Thread: The year is dead, long live the year

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Powershift: Nov 23, 2009

funny Star Wars parody posted:

I am allergic to chocolate

Are you actually 3 dogs in a trench coat?

# ? Jan 14, 2017 09:37

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# ? May 28, 2024 11:21

fridge corn: Apr 2, 2003; NO MERCY, ONLY PAIN

I neva said chocolate was bad I'm just not much of a sweets person sry

# ? Jan 14, 2017 10:07

HandlingByJebus: Jun 21, 2009; All of a sudden, I found myself in love with the world, so there was only one thing I could do:
was ding a ding dang, my dang a long racecar.

It's a love affair. Mainly jebus, and my racecar.

Needed something good on gas for commuting, so I got this (it's a 5-speed, yuss):

Seen here with gas-guzzling siblings:

Yeah, the Fit really is that low. I don't know what springs the PO put on it (they don't look cut to me), but they're looooooowww. It scrapes going 20MPH around a traffic circle. Gonna have to do something about that.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 10:24

Cactus Ghost: Dec 20, 2003; you can actually inflate your scrote pretty safely with sterile saline, syringes, needles, and aseptic technique. its a niche kink iirc

the saline just slowly gets absorbed into your blood but in the meantime you got a big round smooth distended nutsack

i just finally got out from under the insane predatory no-credit lease on my prius. financed an early buyout through a credit union. nothing makes you feel like an adult so much as getting a cosign from your parents in your early 30s. but gently caress pride, my payments went from $195 a week to $273 a month.

now to work on the predatory insurance that goes up every 6 months despite a clean driving record

# ? Jan 14, 2017 10:25

Kia Soul Enthusias: May 9, 2004; zoom-zoom; Toilet Rascal

scrubs season six posted:

It kinda makes me crazy. Like:

1. I love Fords but their options pricing makes me loving murderous. Nav and climate control cost $2340 on a Shelby despite the fact that a 400 dollar ipad and 200 dollar Nest thermostat have 10x the functionality.
2. A base Raptor is a screaming loving deal at 50k but they won't exist for the next two years because every one they manufacture will have heated back seats and a heated steering wheel and a $1000 carbon fiber package and $1200 wheels so they'll MSRP at 62k+ and then get ADM'd to 72k+.
3. They want $495 for a tailgate applique
4. They want 2 grand for some vinyl stuck to the hood and bed.
5. They want 10 grand for the package that includes the limited slip front diff.

There were a lot of little things in the rental Ford Fiesta I had that reminded me of all the small things that Ford does that annoy me.

The rear view mirror was totally loose at 22k miles
The remote battery was dead, and it seems like it's been changed several times already by the claw marks on the fob
Because of the shape of the steering wheel, you can't hold it at 9&3, just 10&2
No mechanical lock levers. I'm sure the electric central locks could never fail (a very Teutonic attitude)
The cigarette lighter socket never turns off so you have to unplug the GPS, etc. every time. This might be OK if you could have it be optional / turn off when you open the door like the radio does
The PowerShift transmission, but I wouldn't buy that IRL

Also, it was out of washer fluid, the tire pressures were low & the rental agency inexplicably had a low maximum radio volume and top speed of 80mph set through Ford MyKey. Also the lady lied that I would be charged $2.89/gallon. Hope you like getting blamed for a chargeback.
Sorry this post is mostly worthless, I just had to rant a little.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 10:52

FAT32 SHAMER: Aug 16, 2012

Edit

FAT32 SHAMER fucked around with this message at 08:40 on Jan 15, 2017

# ? Jan 14, 2017 15:09

FAT32 SHAMER: Aug 16, 2012

Powershift posted:

Are you actually 3 dogs in a trench coat?

_{pls don't doxx us}

# ? Jan 14, 2017 15:10

Cage: Jul 17, 2003; www.revivethedrive.org

Brother update: Was taken to jail friday morning by 5 probation officers. (Hes a big dude) They wouldn't tell us what it was for, but obviously some sort of probation violation. He just went to see his officer on thursday, so maybe they found something in his urine? He gets to sit in the slammer an extra day too because of MLK day. At least he lost his job a few weeks ago so we don't have to call his boss up and make up some excuse for why he can't come in. (We had to do that last time he OD'd and went to the hospital)

Won $25 on a scratch off though so it all evened out.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 16:23

slothrop: Dec 7, 2006; Santa Alpha, Fox One... Gifts Incoming ~~~>===|>; Soiled Meat

poo poo man. It seems like you've been through this before but I hope it's not taking too much of a toll on you and your family.

:sympathy:

# ? Jan 14, 2017 16:38

Noise Complaint: Sep 27, 2004; Who could be scared of a Jeffrey?

CharlesM posted:

[*]No mechanical lock levers. I'm sure the electric central locks could never fail (a very Teutonic attitude)

This plus the car's need to beep the horn if you use the lock button on the dash always drives me nuts in my Focus. I have no idea how I'd get into the car if I locked my keys in.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 16:51

FAT32 SHAMER: Aug 16, 2012

The NAIAS is real good

# ? Jan 14, 2017 17:37

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

CAT INTERCEPTOR posted:

My sincere condolances, chocolate is the best food of all

That's not how you spell beer

# ? Jan 14, 2017 19:04

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Bought the MS6. My kind of retail therapy.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 19:36

CommieGIR: Aug 22, 2006; The blue glow is a feature, not a bug; Pillbug

Feeling pretty proud. Wife got our son potty trained in 3 days. And now he knows when and how to go on his own. 3 Days. From day one screaming and crying to day 3 climbing the potty on his own and dressing/undressing on his own.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 19:45

cakesmith handyman: Jul 22, 2007; Pip-Pip old chap! Last one in is a rotten egg what what.

funny Star Wars parody posted:

The NAIAS is real good

The hi-res pictures of the GT car are the best thing I've seen so far from there, everything else is meh.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 19:45

FAT32 SHAMER: Aug 16, 2012

cakesmith handyman posted:

The hi-res pictures of the GT car are the best thing I've seen so far from there, everything else is meh.

Yeah every year I go excited and leave slightly disappointed.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 20:01

Beverly Cleavage: Jun 22, 2004; I am a pretty pretty princess, watch me do my pretty princess dance....

CommieGIR posted:

Feeling pretty proud. Wife got our son potty trained in 3 days. And now he knows when and how to go on his own. 3 Days. From day one screaming and crying to day 3 climbing the potty on his own and dressing/undressing on his own.

That's awesome! Congrats! Our littlest is trained, but still using pull-ups at night, though they are getting more frequently dry in the morning. We are encouraged...

# ? Jan 14, 2017 20:31

Fermented Tinal: Aug 25, 2005; by Pragmatica

My brother has worked for Staples for the better part of a decade and is basically one of their best sales guys in the province. They've been under paying him and not promoting him for various reasons (one of which is his high sales numbers).

Today he put in his 2 weeks, and in 2 weeks he'll be a parts and service desk jockey at the local VW dealership, with a 5k/y pay bump.

:yotj:

# ? Jan 14, 2017 21:02

CAT INTERCEPTOR: Nov 9, 2004; Basically a male Margaret Thatcher

freelop posted:

That's not how you spell beer

Beer is about as worthwhile to drink as a barrel of cat piss. Chocolate on the other hand rules

# ? Jan 14, 2017 21:11

CommieGIR: Aug 22, 2006; The blue glow is a feature, not a bug; Pillbug

Beverly Cleavage posted:

That's awesome! Congrats! Our littlest is trained, but still using pull-ups at night, though they are getting more frequently dry in the morning. We are encouraged...

Same, we are still using diapers, but they've been dry the past few mornings, and he's switching from his diaper to his underwear all on his own in the morning.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 21:21

Darchangel: Feb 12, 2009; Tell him about the blower!

Cop Porn Popper posted:

It looked like it had been left in a field for 30 years to oxidize the paint, then driven through a mile of thorne bushes. I didn't feel like saying how bad he hosed up in front of the lady who owned the vehicle, so I left it at saying I wouldn't know where to even start fixing that. That car needs a full respray now.

This same guy has now warrantied 3 alternators, but refuses to fix the loving bare copper wires twisted together on the harness to the alternator, because he says its totally not causing the problem. Luckily, I came in after that part, because thats the last alternator he'd be getting under warranty and would be told to gently caress off when he demanded labor reimbursement for his time.

That's impressive with 1200 grit. Sounds like he heard about color sanding and/or buffing, and didn't really understand. Also, he's a fuckwit.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 21:21

OBAMNA PHONE: Aug 7, 2002

Rhyno posted:

Bought the MS6. My kind of retail therapy.

Have you parted a car out before? It's a pain in the rear end

# ? Jan 14, 2017 21:43

KozmoNaut: Apr 23, 2008; Happiness is a warm
Turbo Plasma Rifle

freelop posted:

That's not how you spell beer

You misspelled whisky.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 22:01

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

BraveUlysses posted:

Have you parted a car out before? It's a pain in the rear end

Yes but in this case I want a ton of poo poo off it so part out isn't the main goal.

At the very least the shippable parts like the headlights, taillights and exhaust surrounds are in high demand and will net me a couple hundred going by current prices in the FB groups.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 22:28

cakesmith handyman: Jul 22, 2007; Pip-Pip old chap! Last one in is a rotten egg what what.

KozmoNaut posted:

You misspelled whisky.

You misspelled whiskey

:v:

I'm drinking Jim Beam white label (is that better than the regular stuff I don't know?) and my wife comes back from the kitchen with reheated pizza from yesterday and I got the munch so I made a fajita with pizza ingredients and it's the best thing ever guys you got to try it..

# ? Jan 14, 2017 22:49

Cage: Jul 17, 2003; www.revivethedrive.org

cakesmith handyman posted:

I'm drinking Jim Beam white label (is that better than the regular stuff I don't know?) and my wife comes back from the kitchen with reheated pizza from yesterday and I got the munch so I made a fajita with pizza ingredients and it's the best thing ever guys you got to try it..

I got my dad a bottle of their red stag for christmas and we finally opened it the other day. Not an every day sort of mixer being so sweet, but it was really good for a change.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 22:51

FAT32 SHAMER: Aug 16, 2012

I just ate a giant jersey mike's big kahuna with extra jalape�o and holy moley was it good

# ? Jan 14, 2017 22:59

Cage: Jul 17, 2003; www.revivethedrive.org

funny Star Wars parody posted:

I just ate a giant jersey mike's big kahuna with extra jalape�o and holy moley was it good

If I wanted to make you feel bad I would show you the nutritional info for one of those.

I'm a big killjoy when I'm dieting.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 23:03

BigPaddy: Jun 30, 2008; That night we performed the rite and opened the gate.
Halfway through, I went to fix us both a coke float.
By the time I got back, he'd gone insane.
Plus, he'd left the gate open and there was evil everywhere.

Guy who parks next to me in the underground garage keeps leaning on the car and making scratches and dents with what I assume is the zip on his coat. Leasing office don't care so I guess I either start putting nails in the tyres or I get it all fixed and have a clear wrap put on that one panel.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 23:30

FAT32 SHAMER: Aug 16, 2012

Cage posted:

If I wanted to make you feel bad I would show you the nutritional info for one of those.

I'm a big killjoy when I'm dieting.

I'm sure it's insane but as the guy who regularly eats 2 triple cheeseburgers and a large fry at mcdonalds without gaining weight, I'll worry about it in five years :3:

# ? Jan 14, 2017 23:45

Tide: Mar 27, 2010; by FactsAreUseless

funny Star Wars parody posted:

I'm sure it's insane but as the guy who regularly eats 2 triple cheeseburgers and a large fry at mcdonalds without gaining weight, I'll worry about it in five years

I hate you for this.

Because simply reading it caused me to gain a couple pounds.

# ? Jan 14, 2017 23:50

Goober Peas: Jun 30, 2007; Check out my 'Vette, bro

funny Star Wars parody posted:

I just ate a giant jersey mike's big kahuna with extra jalapeño and holy moley was it good

Incoming Dutch oven...

# ? Jan 14, 2017 23:54

InitialDave: Jun 14, 2007; I Want To Believe.

BigPaddy posted:

Guy who parks next to me in the underground garage keeps leaning on the car and making scratches and dents with what I assume is the zip on his coat. Leasing office don't care so I guess I either start putting nails in the tyres or I get it all fixed and have a clear wrap put on that one panel.

Have you left a note or spoken to him about it?

# ? Jan 14, 2017 23:56

BigPaddy: Jun 30, 2008; That night we performed the rite and opened the gate.
Halfway through, I went to fix us both a coke float.
By the time I got back, he'd gone insane.
Plus, he'd left the gate open and there was evil everywhere.

InitialDave posted:

Have you left a note or spoken to him about it?

I have spoken to the owner and he apologized etc... and I went to the leasing office to see if I could move my space so it was not next to a car that barely fits, the roof is about 6 inches from the ceiling. That didn't go anywhere and we are now up to scratch/dent number 5 on a 6 month old car. When brought up again it was just excuses about kids not looking and "it is tight to park down here". So not taking responsibility. I understand to most that a car is just a tool but that doesn't really excuse a lack of respect for others property.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 00:22

Somewhat Heroic: Oct 11, 2007; (Insert Mad Max related text)

I'm using my AISS gift and smoking 12 pounds of pork shoulder with my apple wood pellets that he got for me. I'm about 2 degrees off from where I need to pull it off the grill to wrap and let it rest.

It's going to be awesome.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 00:30

InitialDave: Jun 14, 2007; I Want To Believe.

BigPaddy posted:

it was just excuses about kids not looking and "it is tight to park down here".

Right.

gently caress him.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 00:41

Pham Nuwen: Oct 30, 2010

What wood should I buy to go between jackstands and my vehicle? The frame rails under the Datsun are kind of bent and don't sit well on top of the jackstands. Do I want 2x4? 4x4?

# ? Jan 15, 2017 00:52

InitialDave: Jun 14, 2007; I Want To Believe.

Pham Nuwen posted:

What wood should I buy to go between jackstands and my vehicle? The frame rails under the Datsun are kind of bent and don't sit well on top of the jackstands. Do I want 2x4? 4x4?

Whatever fits best?

# ? Jan 15, 2017 00:59

Adiabatic: Nov 18, 2007; What have you assholes done now?

I am way too far in the boonies. Theres hells angels and mongols here and theyre getting along...

# ? Jan 15, 2017 01:01

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spog: Aug 7, 2004; It's your own bloody fault.

Pham Nuwen posted:

What wood should I buy to go between jackstands and my vehicle? The frame rails under the Datsun are kind of bent and don't sit well on top of the jackstands. Do I want 2x4? 4x4?

Avoid chipboard for obvious reasons.

And whatever that cardboard - type stuff Ikea cupboards are made of.

# ? Jan 15, 2017 01:06

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