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Post by Raven on Aug 30, 2008 20:41:37 GMT -5
Yay for edumacation! (Better late than never?)
Thanks for the picture, Vampy. So the belt is the dark line going around the Spacely Sprockets?
So from what we gather, the reason it's costing Theresa so damn much is because it caused other damage as well? Girl, tell the mechanics who they gonna call when they see a ghost.
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Post by MsKay on Aug 30, 2008 22:40:37 GMT -5
Damn I certainly hope the car is worth all that money A-mom!
OK ... My Rant for the week is Crazy old ladies and Trolley Rage in the supermarket!
I was bumped from behind no less than 4 times by little old ladies who couldn't wait for me to: *Drop my Chicken Breast in the trolley, *wait for me to grab my favourite bottle of wine from the TOP shelf * Bend over in the Freezer section to get the last tub of bosenberry icecream * Finish putting my groceries on the counter
HONESTLY ....does being old entitle you to bump me with trolleys, glare and no even say sorry!!! GOOD MANNERS ARE NOT OPTIONAL!
ARGGGGHHHHH!!!
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Post by miki on Aug 30, 2008 23:39:47 GMT -5
That reminds me...today Mark and I were driving from the store early this morning at we passed an old man doing like 25 in a 45 and when we passed him he just glared at us and Mark said 'Why do old people glare at you when you're doing the speed limit and pass them; like we're doing something wrong?' I've seen a lot of crotchity older folks driving...scowling at everyone.
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Post by nat on Aug 31, 2008 0:25:19 GMT -5
OMG i have so many issues with bad drivers!! Montreal is notorious for having some of the worst!!! Hence why we aren't allowed to turn right on red lights. LOL What irks me the most about old people when they drive is when they decide to go in the left lane - also known as the FAST lane- when they are fucking going slower than a damn five year old on a bicycle. Like seriously! You have two other lanes to use up! MOVE!!! Even if you honk at them, they just keep their stubborn asses right in front of you because they're too scared to change lanes. It should be illegal for some people to drive.
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Post by MsKay on Aug 31, 2008 0:41:34 GMT -5
What irks me the most about old people when they drive is when they decide to go in the left lane - also known as the FAST lane- when they are fucking going slower than a damn five year old on a bicycle. OMG... you just gave me flash backs .... i swear to go on Pension day here in NZ, nobody wants to drive around during the day....coz of the exact reason you put up above except for us the right lane is the fast lane....
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Post by vampyre on Aug 31, 2008 5:51:10 GMT -5
I've heard about that. it's because you're south of the equator right. It also makes your water swirl in the opposite direction when it drains.
Another reason a new timing belt cost so much is they have to actually take the whole top half of the engine block off to replace it usually. That's a lot of work.
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Post by MsKay on Aug 31, 2008 6:05:08 GMT -5
I've heard about that. it's because you're south of the equator right. It also makes your water swirl in the opposite direction when it drains. Yea apparently... though I must admit I've never checked to see if its true
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Post by ailishsmom on Aug 31, 2008 7:31:14 GMT -5
Ugh, don't even get me started on old, bad drivers. This happened to me 3 times last month: I usually am one of the first cars in the parking lot at work. This is a large strip mall with a 24 hour grocery at one end and a K-Mart at the other. I'm in the middle. I usually sit in my car for a few minutes sipping coffee before I go in and watch little old ladies come to the grocery store. One little old lady starts into the lot coming straight across the lines heading right for me. Fortunately, she's doing about 2.2 miles an hour. She's a couple of spaces from me when she makes a big circle, tries to park in the handicap space and hits the light pole. Remember, I'm the only car for about 6 rows. She keeps coasting around in a big circle and finally decides to park way at the end of the lot. She gets out, takes a tissue out of her purse and rubs the corner of her car where she hit the pole. Then she goes to the grocery. This has happened 3 times last month and each time it was a completely different lady. Of course, while I watch the incoming, I also watch the outgoing. Herds of little old men wandering the parking lot, heads swiveling, because they can't remember where the car is. I hope someone takes my keys away when it gets that bad. I think drivers should be re-tested after so many years.
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Post by vampyre on Aug 31, 2008 11:13:22 GMT -5
When I first moved to Georgia, I used to think there was a law that said, "You will not pull out in front of someone until you can see the whites of their eyes." and "Motorcycles will grant you a key to Heaven, if you can run it down."
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Post by debim on Aug 31, 2008 11:24:22 GMT -5
All this past week, Milwaukee has had hoards of Harley riders in town due to Harley Davidson's 105th celebration. We have managed to kill a few and maim more, due to their inability to follow the rules of the road. One went down the line between two lanes dividing the freeway...right between me and the truck next to me, at 70 MPH. Luckily, I missed him when he swerved into my lane right in front of me. I've got good brakes and so did the guy behind me. It could have been a real big cluster-fuck, right at rush hour.
Old ladies can be very rude and even mean. A few years ago, I had surgery on my foot and had to be non-weight bearing for 12 weeks. Getting around the house on crutches was ok, but it was just before Christmas and I just couldn't shop while on them, so I had to use a wheelchair. My hubby was wheeling me up to the door of Target, a little old lady darted in front of me and opened the door, smiled sweetly, went into the store, and let the door go right on my foot. Both my hubby and I thought she was going to hold the door for us. Gosh, were we fools!
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Post by miki on Aug 31, 2008 20:54:58 GMT -5
Another reason a new timing belt cost so much is they have to actually take the whole top half of the engine block off to replace it usually. That's a lot of work. That's why you need mechanic friends or spouses.
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Post by Raven on Sept 4, 2008 10:12:54 GMT -5
I have a mega bitch. My community got a notice posted in the newspaper and each house got a letter stuck tot heir door stating that OUR DRINKING WATER DID NOT PASS CONTAMINATION STANDARDS. What does this mean? We have bacteria in our water. Here are some cute snippits from the letter: _________________________________________________ In keeping with the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, we are obliged to inform you that we may be in violation of State regulations because drinking water being served to our customers did not comply with the Primary Maximum Contaminant Level for total coliform bacteria.
We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. We took thirty (30) routine plus six (6) repeat coliform samples during June 2008. Two (2) of those samples showed the presence of total coliform bacteria. The standard is that no more than one sample per month may do so.
Coliforms are bacteria which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other potentially-harmful, bacterial may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems. Usually, coliforms are a sign that there could be a problem with the system's treatment or distribution systems.
You may drink the water. This is not an emergency. Total coliform bacteria are generally not harmful themselves, however if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. People with severely compromised immune systems, infants and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
We will attempt to prevent further violations by collecting all of the required samples, carefully reviewing the results, and promptly taking appropriate corrective action after consulting with State health officials. Further violations, however minor, will be reported to you as part of State waterworks regulations aimed at increasing consumer awareness of conditions that exist in public water systems.
For more information, please contact...
__________________________________________________ I am so pissed. My pregnant neighbor is worried. WTF is wrong with these people? How could this happen? What now?
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Post by miki on Sept 4, 2008 11:42:54 GMT -5
Hell Raven, At least they told you. Our town once had an E. Coli contamination and they tried to cover it up; thank the gods we had already moved out to thec ountry at the time and have our own well.
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Post by MsKay on Sept 4, 2008 15:35:39 GMT -5
Hell Raven, At least they told you. Our town once had an E. Coli contamination and they tried to cover it up; WTF!!!!! Raven - Totally justified in your Rant ... what concerns me is June..... Its now September... WTF... were they giving a the bacteria a gestation period untill people could be really sick before telling the community!
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Post by vampyre on Sept 5, 2008 1:10:15 GMT -5
It takes about 30 days to do the test for bacteria in water. there is a quicker test but it's not as reliable. You can boil your water or add some iodine to it to make it safer. Then of course there is bottled water.
I don't blame you for being upset. It's very unsettling to find out your drinking water may be unsafe, especially in the capital city of the world's greatest country.
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