OT - What are you doing right now?

kl8ton

I mean that machine is just $45 more than I paid for my oil and filter today.

Gulfcoastguy

Botch said:

kl8ton said:
I've not done my own oil change in years.  

Not only does my new car not have a dipstick, but the Owner's Manual actually will not show me where the oil drain plug is!
The interval is now 10,000 miles, and with retirement I've only got 27K miles on my '18, I don't mind so much going to the dealership for an oil change (gives me a chance to look over the new models without hassle).  
 
 
EDIT:  and I guess I shouldn't refer to it as a "new" car anymore...    

My parents have a 2010 with 44595 miles on the odometer when I last drove it last Thursday. I put a fair amount of those miles on it driving them places. 

lousubcap

@nolaegghead - that's a manly extractor rig right there.  Likely could suck the chrome off a trailer hitch as reasoned several years ago by Willie Nelson:

‘The Electric Horseman’ (1979)

“I don’t know about you, but I’m gonna get me a bottle of tequila, find me one of them keno girls that can suck the chrome off a trailer hitch and just kind of kick back.” With those lines, Willie Nelson made his feature-film debut unforgettable." And so it is on Saturday night. 

alaskanassasin

It is very handy on small engines @kl8ton, trying to get those little block plugs out and catch the oil is a pain. Mine is a manual version from West Marine.

kl8ton

alaskanassasin said:

It is very handy on small engines @kl8ton, trying to get those little block plugs out and catch the oil is a pain. Mine is a manual version from West Marine.

Well I'm pretty excited. Everything at the campground is overdue. A couple tractors, push mowers, RTV, pressure washers, gas golf cart, log splitter, two Exmarks, another riding mower, honey wagon.....

Battleborn

Amazon man just delivered an early birthday/late housewarming gift. Pretty excited for this guy. 

CPFC1905

Ozzie_Isaac said:

CPFC1905 said:

Acn said:

Didn’t think the first St Totteringham’s Day in several years would leave me as depressed and crabby as having to save that draw did.

Gunners are so Spursy right now. 
Had that result been against Citeh, then fair enough - but sunk Saints?  That's not great. 

Anyone care to translate into 'Merican?

Nope.  Is the point of shibboleths, right? 

CPFC1905

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Putting my hobby to good use.  Removed and decoded a lock box from a house that the owner had inadvertently set the wrong code on.

Backhoe and smidge of C4?

GrateEggspectations

Just pan heated a sandwich from one of our local shops. Been going here 15 years. A hole in the wall - my favourite kind of place. 

FrostyEgg

That bread looks fantastic.

GrateEggspectations

FrostyEgg said:

That bread looks fantastic.

You have a great eye! One of the things I love about this place is that they get fresh bread daily from one of our city’s best bakeries (Art Is In bakery). Each sandwich is $8.50 plus tax; was $5 when I started frequenting this establishment.

(@paqman: This is La P’tite Épicerie, right by the Museum of History. https://maps.apple.com/?address=158%20Rue%20de%20Notre-Dame-de-L%27%C3%8Ele,%20Gatineau%20QC%20J8X%203T1,%20Canada&auid=1662081439041331798&ll=45.430579,-75.710741&lsp=9902&q=La%20P%27tite%20Epicerie%20du%20Quartier)

jls9595

Opened this thread for the first time since 2019 and there were over 36,000 new posts. So that's what I'm doing rn  Missed this place

JohnInCarolina

jls9595 said:

Opened this thread for the first time since 2019 and there were over 36,000 new posts. So that's what I'm doing rn  Missed this place

Welcome back!

Canugghead

GrateEggspectations said:

FrostyEgg said:

That bread looks fantastic.

You have a great eye! One of the things I love about this place is that they get fresh bread daily from one of our city’s best bakeries (Art Is In bakery). Each sandwich is $8.50 plus tax; was $5 when I started frequenting this establishment.

(@paqman: This is La P’tite Épicerie, right by the Museum of History. https://maps.apple.com/?address=158%20Rue%20de%20Notre-Dame-de-L%27%C3%8Ele,%20Gatineau%20QC%20J8X%203T1,%20Canada&auid=1662081439041331798&ll=45.430579,-75.710741&lsp=9902&q=La%20P%27tite%20Epicerie%20du%20Quartier)

Been in the vicinity many times but never knew, need to fix that.

lousubcap

jls9595 said:

Opened this thread for the first time since 2019 and there were over 36,000 new posts. So that's what I'm doing rn  Missed this place

As above, welcome back.  This place ebbs and flows.  Lots of short-lived high drama (not on this thread) as per the norm.

Should you get caught up or just blow the 36K posts off, the Off-Topic thread has become a destination for hi-jinx that would not pass muster on the main board.  Enjoy. 

lkapigian

So my oldest called and said “ Dori and I just got engaged “ of course I said “ “ To who?”

lousubcap

Great post right there.  ^^^^^. 

@lkapigian Dori didn't request your permission??  What's this word coming to...

Of course "Always better to beg forgiveness than ask permission comes to mind."

Congrats to all. 

GrateEggspectations

lkapigian said:

So my oldest called and said “ Dori and I just got engaged “ of course I said “ “ To who?”

Handsome couple. Based on photos, he’s inherited Dad’s good looks. 

Congratulations. 

Acn

Just got home after a few hour drive to SWMBO Jr’s first official college trip.  Gonna settle for a few and then probably door dash dinner.

lkapigian

Thanks @lousubcap @GrateEggspectations

alaskanassasin

kl8ton said:

alaskanassasin said:

It is very handy on small engines @kl8ton, trying to get those little block plugs out and catch the oil is a pain. Mine is a manual version from West Marine.

Well I'm pretty excited. Everything at the campground is overdue. A couple tractors, push mowers, RTV, pressure washers, gas golf cart, log splitter, two Exmarks, another riding mower, honey wagon.....

 It helps to warm the engines up before trying to suck the oil out if possible.

kl8ton

alaskanassasin said:

kl8ton said:

alaskanassasin said:

It is very handy on small engines @kl8ton, trying to get those little block plugs out and catch the oil is a pain. Mine is a manual version from West Marine.

Well I'm pretty excited. Everything at the campground is overdue. A couple tractors, push mowers, RTV, pressure washers, gas golf cart, log splitter, two Exmarks, another riding mower, honey wagon.....

 It helps to warm the engines up before trying to suck the oil out if possible.

I was reading that in the harbor freight reviews. Thanks for the confirmation. Warm lube it is!  Hoping to pull the trigger tomorrow.

Battleborn

lkapigian said:

So my oldest called and said “ Dori and I just got engaged “ of course I said “ “ To who?”

I’m glad someone finally Found Dori. Congrats to the young couple. 

alaskanassasin

its like sucking a milkshake vs a coke through a straw @kl8ton

nolaegghead

alaskanassasin said:

It is very handy on small engines @kl8ton, trying to get those little block plugs out and catch the oil is a pain. Mine is a manual version from West Marine.

Yes.  I’ve used it to pull out gear oil from a transmission.

sumoconnell

Thinking about pizza, maybe take n bake? Is papa Murphys still a thing?

JohnInCarolina

It has been a while since I clicked on the forum Activity page, so I went today and… lol.



Not sure what to say about all of that, but “rent free” does come to mind…

Canugghead

JohnInCarolina said:

It has been a while since I clicked on the forum Activity page, so I went today and… lol.



Not sure what to say about all of that, but “rent free” does come to mind…

Scroll down and you'll find more gems 😂

Ozzie_Isaac

Canugghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

It has been a while since I clicked on the forum Activity page, so I went today and… lol.



Not sure what to say about all of that, but “rent free” does come to mind…

Scroll down and you'll find more gems 😂

I have never used that "activity" link from my phone.  I wonder how the algorithm works for that?

JohnInCarolina

Canugghead said:

JohnInCarolina said:

It has been a while since I clicked on the forum Activity page, so I went today and… lol.



Not sure what to say about all of that, but “rent free” does come to mind…

Scroll down and you'll find more gems 😂

It’s like Christmas in April!