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1d ago

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Last month a farmer in Nebraska showed me his homemade injector puller that worked better than my Snap-on set

Don't think a 7.3 has injectors that stick like that, but cool story.

3d ago

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Compared open vs enclosed transport for a 2015 Mustang from Denver to Seattle - the difference was wild

Lol $950 for open is actually pretty standard but that thing about it being from a broker changes things a bit. Brokers usually add their cut on top so the actual carrier might have been getting paid way less than that which could explain the damage.

3d ago

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That moment when a building manager tries to tell you how to fix the elevator

Wait, @wendy205, are you serious right now?! A quarter inch out of level on an elevator car is NOT a small thing! That's the kind of thing that slams doors open and catches people's heels, or worse, it can mess up the whole leveling system down the line if you let it keep running. You found it quick, but that doesn't mean it's a nothingburger, man. And a building manager who hovers like that after reading one forum post is a total pain, that kind of second guessing wastes your time and makes you look bad in front of the tenants. So yeah, posting about it is fine, it's just blowing off steam after dealing with someone who doesn't trust the guy with the tools in his hand.

4d ago

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Why does nobody talk about hiding panel wiring behind drywall vs surface mount?

Faster and easier to service later" is exactly right. But that doesn't matter if the customer hates looking at it and wants it hidden. I'd rather do it right the first time and fish wires behind drywall than do a redo for free. Surface mount is for basements and garages, not living rooms.

5d ago

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Book club member told me I was "speed-reading" and it messed up how I discuss books

Did you ever figure out if you were just naturally a faster reader or if you were actually skimming? I had the same problem when I joined my wife's book club. What worked for me was reading a chapter, then closing the book and trying to explain it out loud to myself like I was talking to someone who hadn't read it. It forced me to slow down and notice the small details. Also, keep a sticky note in the back and jot down questions as you go, not just thoughts. That way you bring actual discussion starters to the group instead of just remembering plot points.