The Nilly calendar also records today as the anniversary of the first F2F in 2002. It was a grand event.
I have finesse! I have finesse coming out of my bottom!
Anya ,'Showtime'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Laura - May 17, 2024 8:34:14 am PDT #438 of 3468
Our wings are not tired.
DavidS - May 17, 2024 8:54:39 am PDT #439 of 3468
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
The Nilly calendar also records today as the anniversary of the first F2F in 2002. It was a grand event.
Rather momentous!
Today's fuckery: the caterer says the chair vendor doesn't have a form with my credit card information and they won't deliver tomorrow without it. Of course it's not an online form, but something I need to print out, fill out and scan. Which, since I don't have a printer, means I have to print it at FedEx, fill it out there and scan it there. That's a bullshit timesuck, chair vendors!
Gudanov - May 17, 2024 8:59:33 am PDT #440 of 3468
Coding and Sleeping
Happy Birthday, Vortex!
Gudanov - May 17, 2024 9:04:38 am PDT #441 of 3468
Coding and Sleeping
Just ordered a new belt and tensioner for my wife's car (preventative maintenance) and it was $120 which seems like a lot for some pretty basic parts. Still a lot less than getting it done at a shop or dealer though I suppose.
Going to have to take it to a dealer before too long though to change the CVT fluid. That job is beyond my abilities and I feel like I should go to a dealer to give the best chance that it's done right with no contamination. Been a long time since I've taken that car to a mechanic.
JenP - May 17, 2024 9:19:16 am PDT #442 of 3468
Geez, David, that sucks! What a pain.
Gud, I'm impressed. I can add oil, and I can change wiper fluid, and I'm pretty sure I can change a tire (though I'd likely call roadside assistance anyway), but that's about it for my car maintenance capabilities.
JenP - May 17, 2024 9:19:37 am PDT #443 of 3468
Oh!
And Happy Birthday, Vortex!
Vortex - May 17, 2024 9:27:14 am PDT #444 of 3468
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Thank you!
Gudanov - May 17, 2024 9:30:32 am PDT #445 of 3468
Coding and Sleeping
I've done oil changes, belt replacement, starter, power steering pump, battery, brake pads (disc only, not drums), blower motor, spark plugs, ignition coils, oxygen sensor, rear shocks, and installed a couple tow hitches. Shade tree mechanic sort of stuff.
DavidS - May 17, 2024 10:07:36 am PDT #446 of 3468
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Happy birthday, Vortex! Looking forward to seeing you!
I've done oil changes, belt replacement, starter, power steering pump, battery, brake pads (disc only, not drums), blower motor, spark plugs, ignition coils, oxygen sensor, rear shocks, and installed a couple tow hitches. Shade tree mechanic sort of stuff.
Productive! Be nice to yourself today!
EM is here. Matilda has been dragged groggily out of bed. Emmett is on the way. I have to run around and do shit all day.
So many tiny tasks!
Laura - May 17, 2024 10:20:39 am PDT #447 of 3468
Our wings are not tired.
Going to have to take it to a dealer before too long though to change the CVT fluid.
You should have them do some of the other items and take them off your list!
The most complex car repair I've done was replace a radiator with my sister. Mechanically it wasn't hard, but that thing was heavy!! Changed a headlamp in my jetta which was a super pain involving removing way too many things to get to it. Annoying. I no longer do anything else other than add wiper fluid. (love my Tesla and its lack of engine)