Posts by GLTirebiter

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Do You Own A Firearm? Would You??

by minimus in

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2013 was a record breaking year for firearm purchases.

2014 is supposed to be a record breaker for ammunition.. do you own a firearm?

but i support that right for others---if they are qualified..

GLTirebiter

Remington 700 in .270 Win caliber--my hunting rifle

Marlin bolt-action .22LR--target shooting and small varmint control (it's illegal in some states, because the tubular magazine holds more than ten rounds)

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Are you ready for some football?!!! Playoffs baby!

by wearewatchingyouman in

go chargers!!!!!

i'm delusional.

so, who are you pulling for?.

GLTirebiter

I admit, I called it wrong. Congrats to the niners, it was a great game!

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Suggestions for car buying

by FlyingHighNow in

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if you were a lady and you were 55 and had $5,000 or less to spend on a used car, what would buy?

top concerns: good mpg; reliable; in not having major issues like ball joints breaking, timing belts breaking, etc.

not too expensive to maintain.

Let your experience with that timing belt be a warning: they do not last for the life of the car, and must be replaced regularly (expensive, but less than a blown engine). If you buy a car with a timing belt, check the maintenance schedule and plan on replacing it no later than recommended. If it's overdue, find out how much that will cost--or walk away from the deal.

At the $5000 price level, the car will be old enough that condition and prior treatment are vital. Even the best brands will have problems if the car has been abused or poorly maintained. Get an opinion from an honest independent mechanic, one who works on many makes and knows what problems are common on different models, one who isn't afraid to tell you "If you buy that thing I'll be seeing you often." Also ask about how easy it is to find parts for the model you're considering; discontinued or unusual parts could keep it in the shop until a special order arrives.

Insist on a fresh emissions test, and check the numbers on the report to be sure it didn't barely squeak by. If it barely passes this year, there's a good chance it will fail next time. In most states, failing the emissions test means you can't renew the license plates until it's fixed.

I generally look for less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. But I have had a car with multiple problems in less than half that, while another lasted far longer (same make but different models).

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Are you ready for some football?!!! Playoffs baby!

by wearewatchingyouman in

go chargers!!!!!

i'm delusional.

so, who are you pulling for?.

GLTirebiter

Packers in a playoff game at Lambeau Field, subzero weather, and then there's the wind chill. So sorry 49ers, you are going to the wrong place at the wrong time!

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Boring Blockbusters

by compound complex in

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greetings, movie buffs:.

i grew up with scary movies of the 1950s -- "the beast from 20,000 fathoms," "forbidden planet," "the thing" (howard hawkes).

in "the thing," the audience gasped when the men surrounding the ice-encased object proved to be circular: a flying saucer!

GLTirebiter

"Less is more."

A concept Alfred Hitchcock understood so well. The suspense is in what you see in your imagination, not with your eyes.

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Breyers is not allowed to call it's product "ice cream" anymore by the FDA!

by EndofMysteries in

many other so called ice cream at grocery stores as well.

have you noticed how it seems to be different than from a couple years ago?

that it doesn't melt, it just warms up and becomes like a whipped cream texture?

GLTirebiter

It's no different from bread, spaghetti sauce, mashed potatoes, fried chicken or apple pie. Do you want tasty, genuine ice cream? Then make your own!

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wife and family get a sheperding call.

by Crazyguy in

so while i'm symbolicly burning at the stake for hericy, my wife is getting consoled by the very priests that lit the match.

doesn't get much more ironic then that does it?

i don't know how much longer i can take this.

GLTirebiter

So while I'm symbolicly burning at the stake for hericy, my wife is getting consoled by the very priests that lit the match

Are the elders consoling her when you are not present? Their role is to be only (spiritual) counselors, not (emotional) confidantes. Quoting the society's policy manual (emphasis is mine):

"Usually it is best to have both mates present. If only one is present, discuss only what he or she can do to improve the situation."

"It is important never to meet alone with a sister who ... is in a delicate emotional state."

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Christmas Field Service

by NeverKnew in

on another thread, i read that a few adherents may be traveling (cough-cough) to other cities and wouldn't be able to make field service on christmas day.. what is the likelihood that going out on christmas will be encouraged at the weekend services at the khs?

...or do most halls stay neutral on this?

given what i've read on this forum, i have the impression that disrespecting a day of other's celebration wouldn't be discouraged which annoys the heck out of me..