NWI INGO General Post - Part 11

[trucker777]

Because he is the SJ Snob off course!

So where does one recommend getting new tires for my dodge grand caravan?
I would like to replace them before winter gets here.
How much am I going to be because of it. $600??

I get all my tires at Browns Tire in valpo. Been going there for last several years... I just put a whole new set of Goodyears on my Sienna for $550

 

[Ericpwp]

Yeah, that's what I figure. With the experience of the $15, I'm not looking forward to them telling me no.

On the bright side, I just had a plumber quote me 27Gs to run a new sewer line because mine is not a straight grade, and I have a few little roots in the joints of the clay pipe. The ROI to a rodding every year is around 54 years.

 

[1DOWN4UP]

leaves...leaves ......and more leaves

 

[bulletsmith]

leaves...leaves ......and more leaves

Too wet to try and pick up... Yeah, that's it. Too wet.

 

[unshelledpilot]

Since we're on cars. I took my company vehicle in to get an oil change. I found out at the shop that no one bothered to take it in for about a year. Told them to go nuts with whatever needed fixing. They rebuilt the front suspension, put new taillights in, replaced the engine mounts, replaced the heat/ac system, changed the abs sensors, replaced the rear brake calipers and pads, flushed and replaced the transmission fluid, and, of course, flushed and changed the oil. Four days and $2700 of not my money later, the car drives like new.

 

[chef larry]

Too wet to try and pick up... Yeah, that's it. Too wet.

Leaf blower is the needed tool for the job.

 

[bulletsmith]

Leaf blower is the needed tool for the job.

I have this. It's a life saver but wet leaves get clogged.

 

[lonehoosier]

Leaf blower is the needed tool for the job.

My backpack leaf blower has no problem blowing big wet oak leaves. I also use it to take care of the snow on the sidewalks.

 

[actaeon277]

wet leaves need to dry.
Blowers/vacuums don't like wet leaves

 

[actaeon277]

wet leaves need to dry.
Blowers/vacuums don't like wet leaves

My backpack leaf blower has no problem blowing big wet oak leaves. I also use it to take care of the snow on the sidewalks.

Ok. I guess some don't mind

 

[bulletsmith]

wet leaves need to dry.
Blowers/vacuums don't like wet leaves

Copied and shared with wife... Thank you for your support

 

[lonehoosier]

Ok. I guess some don't mind

In all fairness mine is a commercial echo backpack blower

 

[GhostofWinter]

WELL...I'm enjoying my last weekend of being able to move around easily. I am going under the knife on Tuesday morning to fix the problem I have been dealing with in my foot/ankle for the last few years, as well as scope my knee to fix the cartlige also. The surgeon and I agreed that it would make more sense to get them both done at the same time to save me being put under a second time, AND since they are both on the same side the healing should be better than having one done, then the other and trying t6o heal from one then the other. I've been busy the last few days getting our pantry redone so that It's more convenient and easer to find things. OF course nothing is ever easy or simple when it comes to older (1940's) houses. I have had to lay down new flooring (1/4" OSB) so that the floor will be both more stable as well as allow us to put the flooring down easier. In the process I have found quite a few things that I have had to correct, BUT there is light at the end of the tunnel. I am planning on getting the floor done by tomorrow evening so that I can sit and recover for a couple of weeks before I try to tackle building the shelves ( which willl be easy compared to everything else LOL)

I'm sure you folks will want to know how things so, so I will have LadyGhost update you Tuesday afternoon as to how things went if I am unable to. They are keeping me overnight, so I am not sure what condition I am going to be right after the surgery (except in pain LOL) Once I am home it looks like I am going to have PLENTY of time to sit in the recliner and surf INGO

 

[actaeon277]

Good luck to you. And how is the lady?

 

[bulletsmith]

Good luck to you, and may you have a speedy recovery.

 

[Ballstater98]

Best of luck and a speedy recovery. I remember when dad got his knee done. It took him 5 min. just to get up and hobble to the bathroom. It will be worth it though.

 

[chef larry]

WELL...I'm enjoying my last weekend of being able to move around easily. I am going under the knife on Tuesday morning to fix the problem I have been dealing with in my foot/ankle for the last few years, as well as scope my knee to fix the cartlige also. The surgeon and I agreed that it would make more sense to get them both done at the same time to save me being put under a second time, AND since they are both on the same side the healing should be better than having one done, then the other and trying t6o heal from one then the other. I've been busy the last few days getting our pantry redone so that It's more convenient and easer to find things. OF course nothing is ever easy or simple when it comes to older (1940's) houses. I have had to lay down new flooring (1/4" OSB) so that the floor will be both more stable as well as allow us to put the flooring down easier. In the process I have found quite a few things that I have had to correct, BUT there is light at the end of the tunnel. I am planning on getting the floor done by tomorrow evening so that I can sit and recover for a couple of weeks before I try to tackle building the shelves ( which willl be easy compared to everything else LOL)

I'm sure you folks will want to know how things so, so I will have LadyGhost update you Tuesday afternoon as to how things went if I am unable to. They are keeping me overnight, so I am not sure what condition I am going to be right after the surgery (except in pain LOL) Once I am home it looks like I am going to have PLENTY of time to sit in the recliner and surf INGO

A young buck like you should have plenty of batteries for the remote to channel surf from the recliner and get well soon.

 

[chef larry]

I have this. It's a life saver but wet leaves get clogged.

Nice leaf vac but not a blower. My old and cheap electric Toro blower cleaned up my yard and when I was done,the next door neighbor said I misses a spot-his whole yard.

 

[jedi]

Oh look at the time and guess who does NOT have to go to sleep to wake up at 3AM to work.

 

[darkkevin]

Oh look at the time and guess who does NOT have to go to sleep to wake up at 3AM to work.

hopefully that's not cuz you're unemployed!