Whine like a baby, now with 500% more drama!
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This is seriously screwing me up. It's easily my favorite holiday, and I can't realistically see any safe way to participate. I might just decorate the hell out of our house and buy bags of candy for the kids*.
*Me. I'm buying it for me. The kids may or may not get some, depending on behavior.
That certainly counts.
I got rained on a little bit too, but I would not have minded if it had rained more for obvious reasons. (Maybe not so obvious beyond it being Summer in coastal Florida. I was also 50 miles into my ride at the point the tire failed.)
Anyway, I was able to get a lift, get a warranty repair at the bike shop, and am now home eating ice cream.
Drone covered with a ghost costume that shits out candy at kids.
figmentPez
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Posting here because this is both funny and all too real:
You helped me pass into old ness tonight though. Thanks!
Speaking of which, I’m having some issues with my migraines acting up. I have chronic ones which are always there and my meds suppress them somewhat. They’ve acted up recently and I’m in a state today. I need to have my meds increased I think.
I also think the stress at work isn’t helping (the subject of my rant that I want to post anonymously).
My mother pointed out that my age today and thinks I need reading glasses. I went to the dollar store and grabbed a few cheap pairs. I did a test tonight and I do need a 1.5 which doesn’t seem like much but if it helps, I’ll take it. You know because she said I’m close to 50. Thanks mom.
Speaking of which, I’m having some issues with my migraines acting up. I have chronic ones which are always there and my meds suppress them somewhat. They’ve acted up recently and I’m in a state today. I need to have my meds increased I think.
I also think the stress at work isn’t helping (the subject of my rant that I want to post anonymously).
My mother pointed out that my age today and thinks I need reading glasses. I went to the dollar store and grabbed a few cheap pairs. I did a test tonight and I do need a 1.5 which doesn’t seem like much but if it helps, I’ll take it. You know because she said I’m close to 50. Thanks mom.
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figmentPez
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It took me a long time to figure out that one of my issues during quarantine is that I work to appear calm and in control for my family and had lost the ability to cry in my car to and/or from work.
Today we had to say goodbye to our dog.
Well, more precisely, the dog we'd been taking care of for 3 weeks for the shelter, and he went back to his new family.
But I still cried my eyes out
He was a really good doggie! He was awesome! He just fit in with us perfectly! And he kept my feet warm! Waaaaaahhhhhh
Well, more precisely, the dog we'd been taking care of for 3 weeks for the shelter, and he went back to his new family.
But I still cried my eyes out
He was a really good doggie! He was awesome! He just fit in with us perfectly! And he kept my feet warm! Waaaaaahhhhhh
I've had this since March. Except it was more that I was home alone for a few hours a day, and now I'm never home alone.
Check Engine light came on in the car. Is it because I didn't properly secure the gas cap after a fill up (a known cause), or is it because the car is overdue for a head gasket replacement?
The EJ251 typically has head gasket, water pump, and serpentine belt all replaced at 100K miles. I'm at 151K. The service history isn't detailed, but my all appearances, previous owners took care of the car. I'll have to make some calls.
According to Google, it's about a $1000 job (according to /r/Subaru, about $2K). A quarter to half of what was paid for the car already. But given the car's overall condition, it should be done. It still has many years of life in it.
OTOH, after talking to the dealer and main other garage, I should probably ask if it needs done at all.
The EJ251 typically has head gasket, water pump, and serpentine belt all replaced at 100K miles. I'm at 151K. The service history isn't detailed, but my all appearances, previous owners took care of the car. I'll have to make some calls.
According to Google, it's about a $1000 job (according to /r/Subaru, about $2K). A quarter to half of what was paid for the car already. But given the car's overall condition, it should be done. It still has many years of life in it.
OTOH, after talking to the dealer and main other garage, I should probably ask if it needs done at all.
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Definitely check first! Especially if it can come on with due to the gas cap not having a right seal. That’s a pricey repair.
I’m sorry that may be needed.
Hopefully,’if it isn’t the gas cap, it’s some other less expensive repair.
I’m sorry that may be needed.
Hopefully,’if it isn’t the gas cap, it’s some other less expensive repair.
You hear Subaru owners talk, it's like scheduled maintenance. Change the oil and rotate tires every 3000 miles, and change the head gasket at 100K miles. AFAICT, it wasn't done. There aren't any symptoms suggesting it needs done right away, either.
If the rumored second stimulus check is coming soon, that would be a good use for it. Would save a lot of potential heartache down the line, and extend the life of the car by many more years.
Suggestion - get an OBDII reader, or go to your local Auto Zone or other auto parts store and ask if they can do a free diagnostic check. Usually they can find out what the issue is just by plugging in and checking. If it was the gas cap, it should go off in a few ignition on cycles; most OBD readers can clear that easily.
I'm redoing the seal around the bathtub tonight because I'm on staycation and so finally have the time.
I'm already three hours past when I thought I'd be done, I haven't even started applying the new bead yet (though I am finally at the point where that is the next step), and I hate it soooooo much.
--Patrick
I'm already three hours past when I thought I'd be done, I haven't even started applying the new bead yet (though I am finally at the point where that is the next step), and I hate it soooooo much.
--Patrick
Well, at least that's a replacement you can put off a little while--at least until just before your next inspection. Not as great for the environment, but it's not an immediate worry.
Every car I've bought used for the past 10 years or so has had that same thing, too. It's almost like the check engine light was the signal for the previous owner to sell the car.
--Patrick
Ok, all done. Waited too long to smooth the bead, so it's all chunky and ugly instead of being glossy and beautiful. I'm concerned that the uneven surface will attract and hold mildew, but at least if I have to redo it, I won't have to fight my way through twenty-odd years' worth of multiple different kinds of caulk.
--Patrick
Most catalytic converter replacements regardless of automaker usually run $2000-$3000 or so, just because of the materials.
--Patrick
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