Learned'd VIII: Less Bewbs, Same Nonsense

[float_6969]

Good afternoon!

[Ace2cool]

Sup. I gotta get wrenching on my car but I don't wanna..... Everything is so seized on that it makes it a really hard job....

I don't believe this was originally a California car from the amount of rust on the hardware.

[dre1507]

Maybe it's a californiyork car.

[Ace2cool]

Seriously. The exhaust was so rusted through that I took it off and threw it in the dumpster. Look, you can see part of the muffler hanging down in this pic:

[Dattebayo]

My exhaust was fubar a long time ago. The pipe split off right before the muffler about a year ago... If it wasn't for MD's one time inspection, I would be in big trouble.

Also, some 18 wheeler spilled a massive amount of white paint all over I-495 on Friday and the tires and the undercarriage are all white now. I hate this car anyway.

[Ace2cool]

Paint means no rust. Stop complainin bruh.

[WDRacing]

The start of another week...morning guys.

[Kompresshun]

Morning.

I hate Mondays. At least I got to sleep in yesterday for the first time in weeks.

[WDRacing]

Why the first time in weeks?

[Kompresshun]

Usually because we stay up too late and the kid wakes up way too early. I slept 9 hrs yesterday and I honestly can't remember the last time i've slept for more than 7 hrs...

[frapjap]

Morning fellas.

Just got back from a looooong trip (mostly work related). Been needing a day to sleep in like Chris. Got lucky enough to work a trade show this past weekend, too. YAY!

Friday can't come soon enough. ALL of the damned cars need maintenance. Subaru needs various filters and fluid changes, the fun cars need oil and filter changes. And the Corolla needs to be listed for sale sooner than later. f***, and taxes. Gotta do those, too! Being away for that long sucked.

[WDRacing]

Usually because we stay up too late and the kid wakes up way too early. I slept 9 hrs yesterday and I honestly can't remember the last time i've slept for more than 7 hrs...

Why don't you and the wifeunit2000 take turns on the weekends?

[frapjap]

Usually because we stay up too late and the kid wakes up way too early. I slept 9 hrs yesterday and I honestly can't remember the last time i've slept for more than 7 hrs...

Why don't you and the wifeunit2000 take turns on the weekends?

You see, Chris has wifeunit1000. She requires a firmware update in order to bring her up to par.

[Kompresshun]

No, usually the kid comes in our room and wants to watch TV in there. If one of us get up with her, she usually still comes back in the bedroom at some point. I also can't sleep well once it's daylight out and i've been woken up once.

Usually I get up with her though, because Kristen has to work most weekends. She also worked night shift Friday night, so she got off about an hour before the kid got up on Saturday, hence why I didn't sleep in on Saturday.

Yeah the Jeep needs an oil and filter change, but i've been putting it off right now since we're going to probably be trying to dump it in a couple of weeks.

[RobPaulson]

morning d00ds.

longest 12 straight days of work evar. put in ~25hrs this weekend. need. vacation.

[WDRacing]

Why don't you and the wifeunit2000 take turns on the weekends?

You see, Chris has wifeunit1000. She requires a firmware update in order to bring her up to par.

No, usually the kid comes in our room and wants to watch TV in there. If one of us get up with her, she usually still comes back in the bedroom at some point. I also can't sleep well once it's daylight out and i've been woken up once.

Usually I get up with her though, because Kristen has to work most weekends. She also worked night shift Friday night, so she got off about an hour before the kid got up on Saturday, hence why I didn't sleep in on Saturday.

Ahh, I didn't know Kris was a shift worker.

[frapjap]

No, usually the kid comes in our room and wants to watch TV in there. If one of us get up with her, she usually still comes back in the bedroom at some point. I also can't sleep well once it's daylight out and i've been woken up once.

Usually I get up with her though, because Kristen has to work most weekends. She also worked night shift Friday night, so she got off about an hour before the kid got up on Saturday, hence why I didn't sleep in on Saturday.

Yeah the Jeep needs an oil and filter change, but i've been putting it off right now since we're going to probably be trying to dump it in a couple of weeks.

I'm with you on the daylight thing, unless I'm truly BEAT.

Why are you offing the Jeep? I thought it has been good to you?

morning d00ds.

longest 12 straight days of work evar. put in ~25hrs this weekend. need. vacation.

Whassup man? Saw your new ride- a vast improvement over the Altima. What happened to your Buick? Did you make at least a grand off it?

I feel you on the weekend...

[Kompresshun]

Ahh, I didn't know Kris was a shift worker.

Yep. She works full time(36hrs/wk - 3 12hr shifts). She's an RN at an ER close to the house.

She's also working on her Masters Degree and will be a Nurse Practitioner when she is done, so I don't complain about anything I have to do. She will make nearly four times what I do now once she finishes her Masters

I'm with you on the daylight thing, unless I'm truly BEAT.

Why are you offing the Jeep? I thought it has been good to you?

I can't even nap if it's daylight out, unless like you said - I have to be truly beat and exhausted.

It has been very good to us, but the 13mpg average is driving us both nuts. We leave it sitting in the garage except for when Kristen works, because it sucks so much gas. We finally just sat down, did the math, and realized that maybe it's time to get out of the thing. We don't use it for anything but basic transportation, so there's no reason to pay the high fuel bill to keep it in service. We don't tow with it, we never use the third row seating, and we never use all of the cargo space.

We'll probably be going out in a couple of weeks and trying to get into something else. Currently the top contender is the new Toyota RAV4, followed by the Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, and Kia Sportage. I've been doing comparisons and research for over a week now and so far, the RAV4 is hands down the top contender for us. We'll see if that changes though once we start actually driving them all.

[frapjap]

Rav 4 is a pretty capable vehicle They're not the cheapest in the bunch, but it will hold its value better. I especially like that the rear seats can recline and become quite comfortable.

The new Forester or Outback GT are really decent vehicles, too.

[sx moneypit]

Good afternoon gentlemen!

[WDRacing]

She will make nearly four times what I do now once she finishes her Masters

I hear that buddy! I'm basically retired myself, cept I take care of the boys and do all the house b**** stuff. Which by and large isn't that bad. My bad days involve laundry. So Kate brings home all the bacon. When she retires in Oct we'll be doing well I hope. She has a double masters and we have some decent job options up in PA. I keep her happy with footrubs and flowers

There are a few places we're looking at buying, nothing with less than 20 acres and everything has at least a 2 car garage and a out building or pole barn.

[Kompresshun]

Hi Ben!

Rav 4 is a pretty capable vehicle They're not the cheapest in the bunch, but it will hold its value better. I especially like that the rear seats can recline and become quite comfortable.

The new Forester or Outback GT are really decent vehicles, too.

That's why we both are pretty sold on the RAV4. We plan on driving this next SUV for 100k+ miles, so I want it to last. I never hear anyone hardly ever complain about their Toyota and even though it's a little pricier, it'll be worth more when we do decide to sell it. Believe it or not, the Ford Escape is actually more unless you go for the base models.

I was thinking about a Scooby, but i'm a little hesitant due to them having timing belts and the head gasket issues. Maybe i'm just worrying a little too much?

[Kompresshun]

I hear that buddy! I'm basically retired myself, cept I take care of the boys and do all the house b**** stuff. Which by and large isn't that bad. My bad days involve laundry. So Kate brings home all the bacon. When she retires in Oct we'll be doing well I hope. She has a double masters and we have some decent job options up in PA. I keep her happy with footrubs and flowers

There are a few places we're looking at buying, nothing with less than 20 acres and everything has at least a 2 car garage and a out building or pole barn.

I tried the stay at home dad thing and just worked part time. I couldn't do it... I was losing my mind. We share the chores for the most part and I do 80-90% of the cooking. I keep my wife happy too, because she allows us to live a pretty worry free life and we're able to pay down our debts pretty easily.

There are times that I think i'd like to do something a little more lax when she's done with school though. My job now is pretty kickass, but if we have to relocate when she's done, I may go for something a little more fun and worry less about money.

I want land next time we buy too. I'd like to have at least 3 acres, but not anymore than 10. The most land we've ever had has been 1.75 acres and I want something this next time with enough room for a big shop and whatever else I want to build on it.

[WDRacing]

I don't want neighbors. I'd like to be able to shoot right on my own property.

[Kompresshun]

Neighbors don't bother me as long as they mind their own business. The two old farts that live on one side of us don't know how to do that very well. The neighbors on the other side are freakin' awesome though.

I'm also lazy too. I'm pretty sure 2-3 acres is even more than I want to fool with maintaining.

[frapjap]

That's why we both are pretty sold on the RAV4. We plan on driving this next SUV for 100k+ miles, so I want it to last. I never hear anyone hardly ever complain about their Toyota and even though it's a little pricier, it'll be worth more when we do decide to sell it. Believe it or not, the Ford Escape is actually more unless you go for the base models.

I was thinking about a Scooby, but i'm a little hesitant due to them having timing belts and the head gasket issues. Maybe i'm just worrying a little too much?

The escape can be fitted with a ton of techno-gizmos. Having a fully loaded one as a rental is nice, but the inclusions get boring after a while.

As for the Scooby- those issues were resolved for any engine post 2005. They have great resale value and just as good relability as the Toyota, usually with more room. Safer, too. Check 'em out.

[frapjap]

I don't want neighbors. I'd like to be able to shoot right on my own property.

I'm so coming to your house when you get land.

[numbnuts240]

where's the z32 crew?

[Ace2cool]

Sup sup?

[nissangirl74]

Hey