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Thought I’d ask members to share their stories about how they got into the line of work/careers they ended up doing. I’ve read a few posts some have mentioned about this I found really interesting more as side notes in posts, thought I’d start a thread on this. I’m guessing there are some...

After a few years of getting bugged about it, got my set of hearing aids yesterday. Well, seems most of my friends my age have them giving my wife the extra push to try them. I’ve heard the complaints from them, but they seem to have adjusted to them, at least fewer complaints. Getting in the...

While back I posted about my ills with a shop installing an SSBC kit on my ’63. I had it in the shop for a sure-grip problem and as I was planning on a disk brake conversion they said why don’t ya let us do it? I had been traveling like nuts then so thought ok, why not. MISTAKE. The rework I had...

Sorry for the doom & gloom post. I’m dealing with the final resting place for my folks and their beloved pets cremated remains after some 8-years, since my mother passed on. Her wish was to be laid to rest with her pets. This complicates things a bit. They’ve been residing upstairs. Anyway, my...

Thought I posted something about this a while back; but couldn’t find it. Bought a Milwaukee weed trimmer two years ago to finally drop the old ones. Did this for my wife when she doesn’t like my routine (not trimming often enough sometimes). She would always have trouble starting them with her...

I posted a thread on this back in 2019 and given my issue now, thought I’d post a new one. I have a Craftsman 10” saw that’s maybe 45 years old, it’s the model that was issued a recall to obtain upgraded guarding and later, a small payment if you disabled the machine, no longer providing...

Looking to buy this Walabot stud finder, well my kids are wanting to get me a Christmas gift. Looks quite worthy as far as the reviews I’ve read. I’ve got two Zircon finders and have found those to be miss & hits to my irritation over the years. Last one I bought was an upscale model that didn’t...

Ever donated something you soon discovered you could use? I frequently donate stuff and with all the chit I have laying around, I’m amazed I have tons more stuff to get rid of. Couple weeks ago, I took a bunch of stuff to the ‘Restore’, as they’re called in my area, Habitat for Humanity stores...

I’m scheduled for this procedure in a couple weeks and have some of the scoop; but I’d like to ask those who have gone through it about their experiences and advice. Right eye is worse than the left, but they’ve scheduled both a couple weeks apart. Hear that there are a couple of lens options...

Have a favorite radio station I have tuned in on my garage stereo. Plays all rock/pop tunes from the mid-50’s to end of the 60’s. Local station that started up about three years ago. Few commercials and they play old commercials in the mix. Except starting TODAY, they play non-stop Christmas...

This isn’t new – news; but is to me catching an article on it. A remake of the 1983 flick has been in the works for a while now announced in June 2021. Likely delays with covid and the actor’s strike. I liked the movie, thought it was done well considering a limited budget. The camera work...

Saw this on Auto Evolution thought I'd share given what a rare find this is. Under 3700 original miles, 340/4-speed stored in climate controlled garage for 40 years. Wow, this will be a nice buy for someone with some cash. 1973 'Cuda Emerges From Long-Term Storage With Just 3,700 Miles

Watching a 3-part documentary about food in the US (on hulu) and the advent of all the well-known brands we have today, Heinz, Kellogg, Post, Birdseye, Hershey, etc. Oly chit hey. ‘Food’ for thought! The ruthless skanks and those who had a soul. Stuff some food makers trying to undercut the...

My old Lennox LF24 furnace has been reliable for over 15 years; but the past couple has been throwing one part after the other in it to keep limping along. Repair parts now far as I know could be necessary, would cost over 600 bucks. Seems dumb to toss that kind of cash w/o getting a new one...

Sad news for NYJ fans - Aaron Rodgers is gone for the season with an Achilles tear. All the hoopla gone and of course we heard a lot about it here in Packer land. Was looking forward to seeing him play for the Jets to see how they would do despite being a Packer fan. Condolences.

I’ve had debates with my wife about this when she introduced these to our house some years ago. We have a septic system. Handling these wipes, MO, they don’t seem so flush-friendly and I said let’s not flush these. Response – they say flushable on the package; why would they say flushable if...

My daughter bought an ancient house (1881) and one of the projects is stripping the multiple layers of paint from wood doors, frames, etc. Daunting task to say the least. Yep, some lead paint so have been doing it well-ventilated in my 2nd garage. I've done enough of this in my time; but not...

I have a buddy and my elder brother who are supreme with garage organization. I see photos of awesome garages and admire them. I took a couple good stabs at getting organized, installed peg-board on two walls, erected a huge open file cabinet for better organizing I snatched for free. Thing is...

High School reunion this summer. The 50th for my wife and I (HS pair). Wasn’t going to go, last one we went to was #25 and it was about as marvelous as watching paint dry. Some trying to reluctantly say a few words to others outside their old cliques…”Oh I remember you, how are you?” Then the...

Our Mansfield toily will run intermittently for a few seconds then stop and repeat a few minutes later. Water seeps into the bowl. Noticed the top gasket in the tank beneath the flusher rod looked iffy and it was. Took it off and replaced it. Good to go...so I thought. Removed the tank to...