February 17, 20233 yr Popular Post Friday again folks. Here "Two Weeks From Anywhere" it's a frigid Friday. We got a little over 6.5" of that stuff you've got to shovel. So while I wait for it to get light enough to see so I can go out and shovel. What's on Your Weekend Agenda?
February 17, 20233 yr Popular Post Will be just cold here, Larry. I got roped into building a kitchen side cabinet for a classmate of mine. Nothing too fancy. Poplar carcass, 1 1/2 cherry top with raised panel doors. She wants is painted gray to accent the cherry top that I advised against. Oh well.
February 17, 20233 yr Popular Post Have a big circuit (for me) to drive. Truck is loaded with the wardrobe and ready to pull out when it stops raining and drys off a bit, maybe before lunch. First stop, Atlanta (2+ hours) to drop off a new drawer slide for that dresser I built and delivered. I had broken one of the soft close plastic retraction gizmos. I have a new one in the truck and will either drop it off, or take the few minutes it takes to change it out. Daughter will be working so no visiting to be done. From there to the mall of Georgia area Lowe's (1 hour+/-). I need a replacement light bulb and there is not a close Lowe's to me that carrys it. That store may have it and it is not far out of the way to our next stop. Which will be in Athens. Athens (2 hr. +/-) will be our destination for today. Unload the wardrobe, and then unwind and spend the night with friends. Saturday Julie & I want to go to a Kia dealer in Athens to look at a car but most of the day will be spent doing whatever and visiting. Supposed to be cold, so not sure what we will get into. And then Sunday AM the trip home (2+ hours), grab lunch and then meet my sister & BIL who have tickets for us to attend a play with them. That afternoon running will be another 1-1.5 hours in the truck...
February 17, 20233 yr Author 11 minutes ago, Cal said: Saturday Julie & I want to go to a Kia dealer in Athens to look at a car Between Kia, and Hyundai most stolen cars in this area. Insurers are now refusing to cover them.
February 17, 20233 yr Popular Post Will be testing out the NEW camera, today....went on a tour of the Dungeon Woodshop....getting ready to see just how and IF they turn out Wake-up thanks to Uncle Sir Charles... 38 cloudy degrees outside. Staples have been removed from the chest...MY chest...and a "Seeya in 4 months.." send off.....went on a short Rust Hunt afterwards...AFTER running an errand for the Boss, of course. Film ( I hope) @2300hrs
February 17, 20233 yr Popular Post 3 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said: Between Kia, and Hyundai most stolen cars in this area. Insurers are now refusing to cover them. From what I understand, that was a problem up to a couple years ago and the newer models don't have this problem. I think I also read that there is now a fix for the older models, not sure who will cover the cost though! I actually called my insurance agent yesterday to check the rates on a couple different models, no concerns by them. I might start a separate thread on this whole car buying experience. It's been over 40 years since I bought a new car, and boy howdy have things changed!
February 17, 20233 yr Author Popular Post 10 minutes ago, Cal said: From what I understand, that was a problem up to a couple years ago and the newer models don't have this problem. I think I also read that there is now a fix for the older models, not sure who will cover the cost though! I actually called my insurance agent yesterday to check the rates on a couple different models, no concerns by them. I might start a separate thread on this whole car buying experience. It's been over 40 years since I bought a new car, and boy howdy have things changed! There was a guy on one of the Milwaukee news channels that has had his 2022 stolen twice in the past month, his insurance paid off and then dropped his coverage. He stated that he's called several insurance companies trying to get coverage and said they basically told him good luck. Forgot to mention he said the one company that would offer coverage wanted over $350.00/Month. Edited February 17, 20233 yr by Larry Buskirk
February 17, 20233 yr Popular Post 57 minutes ago, Cal said: From what I understand, that was a problem up to a couple years ago and the newer models don't have this problem. I think I also read that there is now a fix for the older models, not sure who will cover the cost though! That's my understanding as well, the newer don't have the same problem. Of course that doesn't mean that some genius who frequents Tik-tok can't tell the difference between model years. But the newer models are supposed to be reasonably theft proof. As for me, I had mentioned last Sept. we had to have our little dog put to sleep. Normally we would wait quite a few years to heal before getting another one. But at our age that isn't realistic, so yesterday we adopted another dog to fill the emptiness in the house. Today I'll be trying to get everything established for her as well as setting up appointments for here care.
February 17, 20233 yr Popular Post I have no agenda now for this weekend. I just tested positive for covid. The Missus had it last summer, somehow I managed to avoid it then. Working in the schools and library makes me a highly exposed person, illness wise. Waiting on Doc to call me back and tell me how we’re gonna handle this. So I’m a lump in the easy chair, parked in front of the screen.
February 17, 20233 yr Popular Post Just going to stay home and spend the time in the shop. Chilly weekend ahead. Never thought I would say those word in February with upper 30s predicted. Been so warm lately.
February 17, 20233 yr Popular Post More craft shopping at Hobby Lobby for phyl. Then, a tour of Old Tucson theme park. Back home in time for a nap. Phyl, her bro and SIL are headed for Huntington Beach CA tomorrow. Gives me 5 uninterrupted shop days.
February 17, 20233 yr Author 2 hours ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: That's my understanding as well, the newer don't have the same problem. Of course that doesn't mean that some genius who frequents Tik-tok can't tell the difference between model years. But the newer models are supposed to be reasonably theft proof. I thought so also, but the news has shown that they must be using some type of electronics device to overcome whatever system they're using. The news showed a recovered stolen car where the thieves left what looked like a USB cable hanging from the ignition when fleeing the wrecked car. There's a group (Gang?) in Milwaukee they call "The Kia Boys" that steal the cars for "Joy Rides" that more times than not leave the vehicles wrecked or damaged in one form or another. If they didn't wreck the car the owners (Insurance?) is left with around $1200.00 worth of damage to repair the damage done repairing the ignition according to one of the victims interviewed.
February 17, 20233 yr Author 3 hours ago, Cal said: It's been over 40 years since I bought a new car, and boy howdy have things changed! Yep, like double the prices they were in 99, and 00.
February 17, 20233 yr Popular Post Monthly church men's breakfast tomorrow morning. Run a few errands after. Sunday church responsibilities. Shop closed again due to climate change. Sunday afternoon youngest grandsons travel league basketball games. They finally lost one of two last weekend. After trading back-to-back 3's, opposing team drained another trey. His team last second three bounced off the rim. BTW, these kids are 7 & 8 y/o. First loss to this team; 2-1 against them since last November with two previous wins on last second shots winning by 2 & 1 point respectively. Grandson's team still on top of the 7/8 y/o league with only 2 losses.
February 17, 20233 yr Another weekend already? I was actually looking forward to being snowbound thanks to the expected blizzard that had schools closing and such. Didn't do more than dust my driveway and temps have already melted away any snow scraps that persisted. Boring! A few years back I bought an electric snow blower. Haven't had a reason to use it this year. Shop plans are iffy. Need to put some finish on the tool bench I made for the Taig mini mill. Need to hear from Taigtools if they've shipped it or not. Need to put up some form of window blind on the one window in my utility room. Need to throw away much more of the unused crap I've accumulated since buying this house. 4D
February 17, 20233 yr 4 hours ago, Artie said: I have no agenda now for this weekend. I just tested positive for covid. The Missus had it last summer, somehow I managed to avoid it then. Working in the schools and library makes me a highly exposed person, illness wise. Waiting on Doc to call me back and tell me how we’re gonna handle this. So I’m a lump in the easy chair, parked in front of the screen. I hope you have a quick recovery and no longing symptoms. Take care. Danl
February 17, 20233 yr 2 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said: I thought so also, but the news has shown that they must be using some type of electronics device to overcome whatever system they're using. The news showed a recovered stolen car where the thieves left what looked like a USB cable hanging from the ignition when fleeing the wrecked car. There's a group (Gang?) in Milwaukee they call "The Kia Boys" that steal the cars for "Joy Rides" that more times than not leave the vehicles wrecked or damaged in one form or another. If they didn't wreck the car the owners (Insurance?) is left with around $1200.00 worth of damage to repair the damage done repairing the ignition according to one of the victims interviewed. I my area, replacement parts are hard to find because of the recent high demand. Then now have the FBI involved. Danl
February 17, 20233 yr Popular Post @Artie hope this is a light case. Doing my last PT now. Woodturning club tomorrow and church Sunday. Hope to be back at regular church job for Sundays
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