JoWhee
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http://ars.userfriendly.org/cartoons/?id=20140304
I'd post just the picture, but I get a 403 when trying.
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2 minutes ago, DBLXX said:
And life will improve.
I said new watch and phone, not new motorcycle!
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Asshole, now it looks like my next phone will be an iphone, and a new watch. </s>
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On 12/6/2020 at 3:33 PM, blackhawkxx said:
Do you think that it would live through your day job?
I had an apple watch (I think I bought it from Dave) I loved the thing, I had put one of those plastic covers on it, I'm glad I did, first day on the job (HVAC) I put a gouge right through the cover. After that I would take it off when doing something mechanical. HVAC is a little different than other trades as there's always a sharp edge someone didn't take care of during installation, and I always seem to find it.
If I had a job that was watch/jewelry friendly I'd have another apple watch and it would tip the scales (further) to my next phone being an iphone.
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I will send you $5 to burn that copy of paint your wagon.
Also, I thought I was the last person on earth with a stack of BD/ DVDs it looks like I will be soon.
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Captain obvious here: if someone wants the bike they will have it, not matter what anti-theft or tracker you use.
If it's a joy rider, he'd probably have crashed it before the ink on the police report was dry, if it was a theft ring, they probably have the tracker removed and stuck to a bus somewhere.
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understandvaguely remember being young, I'm surprised age would have much to do with theft insurance, but then again I can't think like an insurance actuary.10k is a hard lesson to learn, but as you said, divine intervention: better to get a stolen bike back in pieces than a child in hospital.
If the engine is still good, I'm sure it could be used in a project, like a drag luge!
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I've pre ordered a pair of these. Fortunately I'm travelling to the USA soon, so I won't have to pay the amazon.ca markup, the v2 is $40 up here.
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He never said cost wad an issue, and it's his mom so no expense should be spared. It's certainly fits the requirements.
It's not like she would be in the basement.
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Now that I think a out it, why not a SPOT?
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Wow, the only analogue lines I've seen up here are being used to monitor the digital phone equipment or cable pressure, like a watchdog.
The phone company also uses old analogue alarm monitoring equipment as a cable theft alarm. The panel is hooked up to ~8 pairs of wires shorted out a various intervals. When someone cuts the line, they instantly know which line and at about which point it was cut, it has caught more than a few copper thieves, one of which was an employee 🤦♂️.
So have we completely detailed the topic yet?
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1 minute ago, SwampNut said:
Must use an analog phone line and no subscription. I have no idea how that could be remotely possible. Another wild goose chase where everything we say will be SHOT DOWN.
Wait, analogue (POTS) still exist south of the border? I figured everything would be fibre now. Also FTFY
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Of course you'll find a reason for it to not work. Your mother falling down isn't a reason for the internet to go out! If this was the pub I'd make a "yo mama so fat" joke.
Oh fuck it I'm making a joke:
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I got this for my dad. https://vsnmobil.com/products/v-alrt/learn_more and get a phone and network that supports wifi calling.
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19 minutes ago, rockmeupto125 said:
How about an update?
It's been a local runner since Racer. Jess gets 19mpg on the 150 mile trip to work and back. I haven't tried with any tuner settings other than "towing mode."
Had to have a new rear main seal in it. I can't do that big stuff very well anymore, so that was $1000. They had to order extra parts because of some extra hardware on the 2WD version which makes no sense, but that's the way it is. Then they got the driveshaft in backwards, so it wasn't happy at all going down the road.
I took one vehicle to the vet, maybe the others will up their game a little bit now that they see Toby didn't come back.
75 miles to work, so what you mean is a leisurely 45 minute drive. (Stolen and misquoted from Clint Eastwood in the Eiger Sanction). I hope Jess gets to ride to work occasionally, that would be a nice decompression ride, assuming she could still feel her legs after a shift.
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35 minutes ago, Biometrix said:
This is actually a pretty compact and simple system compared to some of my prior houses. You should see one that's plumbed for hot water or steam heat cast iron radiators. You basically need to dedicate 1/4 of your basement to those systems.
Innoflue S636...the installer gave me a little schooling on why they use it even though it's not code here. Guess you two would be on the same page.
It’s something to do with the fumes it emanates if the pipe should burn. However with a 95% efficiency furnace, something would have to epically fail for it to get hot enough to melt or burn.
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Nice work, however, I hope the outlet is 636 CPVC pipe, I'm not sure if it's code everywhere, but it should be.
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21 hours ago, SwampNut said:
I wanted one 30 years ago.
You would have had to move to Canada, afaik they never made it to the states. I do recall seeing one near Towanda, PA in a dealership/museum a few years ago.
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Anyone else showing "no unread content" when clicking on the link? I can see that there's unread stuff in the pub and the sales section, and when I go to those sub-forums I can see there's unread posts. Chrome for windows or android if that helps.
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13 hours ago, Zero Knievel said:
Not that I don't believe you but
So the last one caught fire possibly because of low voltage?
He's not lying:
Probably a combination of low voltage and chinesesium. Some of the better chargers will cut out below a certain voltage.
It's why a utility brown-out is far worse than a black-out. The same thing can happen with any electronics, or even worse anything with a motor: A/C units, or your refrigerator.
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Yes and no, it was a large scrap, more to use as a "washer" than anything else. If the trailer floor had been made from 2x10" I'd have just used the prong nuts.
The prong nuts were more for keeping the rear of the chock from moving which would have been difficult since the front was bolted down.
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48 minutes ago, XXitanium said:
That's exactly what I used, however they were "hooked" into some large pieces of oak I had glued and screwed to the underside of the trailer for more strength. Again, operation overkill.
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4 hours ago, SoCalBird said:
You still happy with this wheel chock system ?
If you mean me, I ended up giving away that trailer, after my wife found out I was using a 2500lb trailer to pull a >600lb bike even she started ridiculing me (for something else besides my penis size for a change). I still have one of the chocks, I use it occasionally. My new to me trailer has a condor chock and tilts to load.
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I was looking at something like that this morning. Then I remembered I had this: expensive but worth it. It should plug right in to your bmw.
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13 hours ago, partsman said:
2000 is the same Joe, I'll keep my eyes open.
It was also my understanding that XX pgm units cannot be flashed.
Mine too, but I had an extra one a few years ago that I sent to a member here to see if they could unlock it.
UPS power supply...reliable brands?
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YMMV, because you didn’t say how many watts you need.
I’ve got dozens of APC back UPS pro 1300. Most have been in service for 10+ years without issue. I’ve had to change batteries in maybe 4 units, and it’s super simple to do. I even have a couple at home, one for the PVR & modem, the other for my cpap.
I’d like to say the UPS let’s me sleep through brief power failures (because I have the alarm muted) but the wife insists on waking me up by telling me that the power went out. 😒
Edit: I’m sure there’s a newer model by now.