Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)

[gtpvette]

I'm retired now, but after 43 years in IT, I've worked with more people than I care to mention that couldn't find their ass with both hands. I'd love to tell you it'll get better but in my case it never really did, as there's always that one person. The good news is my coping skills did get better.

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

That sucks to hear. I remember what it was like here a couple years ago when we had a lot of fires in the area.

And of course my 72 year old mom was like "sorry I didn't answer your phone call I was out for a long walk with my sisters and I'm about to do some gardening" like come on mom go take a nap or something.

- Andrew

[wolffbite]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

It really sucks ass outside right now. I'd like to work on my car, maybe go for a run, walk a dog...but doesn't look like that's happening today.

- Andrew

We've got a little bit of wildfire smoke here in the last 2 days... but already shaping up to be a brutal summer. Campfires banned earlier than they ever have been, but we already have one of the largest fires in history burning out of control since May.

Was up at my summer property a few weeks ago and could not believe how dry the ground and forest was already. We normally have near freezing temps at night that time of year, but we had 30C+ days and 16C+ nights.

Allergies combined with hazy air makes my sinuses feel wonderful!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

And of course my 72 year old mom was like "sorry I didn't answer your phone call I was out for a long walk with my sisters and I'm about to do some gardening" like come on mom go take a nap or something.

- Andrew

It's a blessing to have extended family so close.

And yeah, "Mom! Get inside the house! Jeez!"

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by wolffbite

We've got a little bit of wildfire smoke here in the last 2 days... but already shaping up to be a brutal summer. Campfires banned earlier than they ever have been, but we already have one of the largest fires in history burning out of control since May.

Was up at my summer property a few weeks ago and could not believe how dry the ground and forest was already. We normally have near freezing temps at night that time of year, but we had 30C+ days and 16C+ nights.

Allergies combined with hazy air makes my sinuses feel wonderful!

Yeah apparently it's still early in wildfire season...great!

We're in a pretty solid drought here right now. It's been a weird spring. Allergies have been destroying people. Ticks have been out of control too. Pretty much done with hiking til the winter. Good times.

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It's a blessing to have extended family so close.

And yeah, "Mom! Get inside the house! Jeez!"

It keeps her busy which is good! Sometimes too busy lol.

- Andrew

[WolfpackS2k]

Sorry to hear that above from some of you. Spring this year in NC has been absolutely amazing. The coolest weather from March - June that I've ever experienced in over 20 years of living here. Given that I view any weather above 85°F as pure misery, it's been heaven for me. Record low energy bills, windows open all the time, and can do yard work or wrench in the garage without looking like I fell into a body of water.

Tip top!

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by villainous_frx

Took BRZ for inspection. Shop calls at end of day "we finished up and there's some stuff to address to pass"
M:"Okay that's fine, what stuff?"
S:"We can start ordering parts now and get them replaced for you"
M:"What parts need replacement?"
S:"I'm not sure yet, the tech is finishing the report now"
M:"Don't order anything, I'll be there in 10"
???? so they wanted to just get a blank cheque to parts cannon stuff at the car? Get outta here!


I can't help but wonder how many people they pull that stunt on... particularly people who couldn't pull their car apart in their sleep.

most people. cars are officially mystical mysterious machinations.

just walk through any parking lot, and look at tire wear. if you can find 3 cars with normal tire wear anymore, it's odd.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Spuds

I did wind up asking someone else on the team to handle the matter that prompted my venting and it turns out they were already handling it. +1 for teamwork.

It was a disaster and wasted half my day.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Sorry to hear that above from some of you. Spring this year in NC has been absolutely amazing. The coolest weather from March - June that I've ever experienced in over 20 years of living here. Given that I view any weather above 85°F as pure misery, it's been heaven for me. Record low energy bills, windows open all the time, and can do yard work or wrench in the garage without looking like I fell into a body of water.

Tip top!

It's been pretty cool here too. I just assumed it was smoke blocking the sun. Would be nice to have that patio I was promised by mid-May, even if it smells a bit like pine.

[soundman98]

it's been awesome here. low 70's all week, AND the lawn's already dead, so i don't need to mow!

[villainous_frx]

Originally Posted by soundman98

most people. cars are officially mystical mysterious machinations.

just walk through any parking lot, and look at tire wear. if you can find 3 cars with normal tire wear anymore, it's odd.

For me it was just the expectation I'd say "yeah order up whatever you need" over the phone without even attempting to explain what parts required servicing

If my s/o ever agreed to something like that (since she insists only the dealer can change her oil) I'd call her a turkey.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Spuds

It was a disaster and wasted half my day.

Sorry, but I just bust out laughing reading this

I know the pain too.

Originally Posted by soundman98

most people. cars are officially mystical mysterious machinations.

just walk through any parking lot, and look at tire wear. if you can find 3 cars with normal tire wear anymore, it's odd.

They view vehicles as appliances

My boss brought his mom's car to work a couple weeks ago, starter was on it's way out and she took it to a shop. They quoted 600 minimum + the starter to change it. She was going to pay it too We changed it in the parking lot at work in about an hour with hand tools.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Sorry, but I just bust out laughing reading this

I know the pain too.

This made me chuckle. It's all good.

[Captain Snooze]