I'm a bit surprised that the East coast had an earthquake.
Well I hope that there was no major damage.
Zoe: Jayne. This is something the Captain has to do for himself. Mal: No! No, it's not!
'War Stories'
Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Darth Cheesecake - Aug 23, 2011 12:38:45 pm PDT #21827 of 30001
I don't like vampires, I'm gonna take a stand and say they're not good.-Xander
Allyson - Aug 23, 2011 12:40:15 pm PDT #21828 of 30001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
suela, that's actually the most awesome thing someone has said to me all day. I want to embarrass them.
Scrappy, I hear you, and I've been on the case for a used part.
Sue - Aug 23, 2011 12:41:32 pm PDT #21829 of 30001
hip deep in pie
GM and Chevy are replying to me on Twitter that they'd be happy to help. So I replied that I called them for help, and they don't call back. Ever. I hate this, "I look like I care in public" bullshit.
It works, though. Take advantage of it if there's a way it will help to get your car fixed.
Sophia Brooks - Aug 23, 2011 12:42:09 pm PDT #21830 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I was just about to say what scrappy said. The part exists used, and someone will put it on for you.
DavidS - Aug 23, 2011 12:42:46 pm PDT #21831 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Well I hope that there was no major damage.
Several pictures are askew!
Lawn furniture is down!
Books have gone atumble off to-be-read piles!
Sophia Brooks - Aug 23, 2011 12:43:32 pm PDT #21832 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Is it just the plastic bit, or the whole assembly. Because I definately drove a car for many years without the plastic bit
Scrappy - Aug 23, 2011 12:47:10 pm PDT #21833 of 30001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
The dealer will never put in a used part for you--it;s not just illegal, they are contractually obligated to use certain parts. It's all about the CYA. However, they are only step one in this process and if they can't help, fuck 'em. LA is the center of Car Culture, though, and there are zillions of really good mechanics around who know how to find and install used and aftermarket parts. I'm not kidding. Go to any car show and all those gleaming machines have been lovingly restored with parts taken out of other cars or even machined on purpose. And I'm not just talking old cars--we have seen PT Cruisers and Toyota Rav4s and Mustangs and all kinds of newer vehicles at these events. You give the official channels a few more days to get their act together and then take it to the streets.
flea - Aug 23, 2011 12:49:32 pm PDT #21834 of 30001
information libertarian
Allyson, @davidgewertz at @zdnet has a post up about GM today. Have you commented on it? [link]
Amy - Aug 23, 2011 12:55:00 pm PDT #21835 of 30001
Because books.
Several pictures are askew!
There has been some structural damage to older buildings, including the Smithsonian and the National Cathedral. I doubt we've heard about all of the homeowners' with some actual damage yet.
Strega - Aug 23, 2011 12:58:55 pm PDT #21836 of 30001
Allyson, every time they reply first RT it. And when you respond put a period before the @GM or whatever, so that everyone following you sees the back & forth.