jporter12

I vote on the LHC...

Look at the pic, ther IS ICE on the roads, in places.

The most common things to leak on a Camry are water pump, or radiator. Our shop knows Camry's pretty well, but we're about 45 or minutes away from you. I have a friend that works for a Firestone somewhere out your wany, I'll see if I can find out for sure which one, if that would work out better for you.

Slingblade, although it's likely been seen by many...

I still need to take the Ninja down to the shop for the winter, I was thinking about doing it today. I also have to run it in to town to fill the tank, so about 10 miles total, I think I would be frozen to the CORE!

I was talking to a LEO yesterday and his thoughts are that it's not any different on their part, that he hadn't even heard about it. He was of the opinion that if you're not being an ass to begin with, there's nothing to worry about. I mentioned the judging of excessive acceleration, and he says that as long as you're not getting all up on someone's ass, there shouldn't be a problem. Basically, from what he was saying, if a LEO wants to be dick, they can now. There are MANY laws on the books that are not enforced as it is. Such as backing out of your driveway, if there's a sidewalk, you're supposed to stop at the sidewalk, then again at the street. How many do that? Also, when backing out of your driveway, you're supposed to signal. How many LEO's even pay attention to that to bother enforcing it? I didn't discuss the vehicle seizure part with him though, as I think that's more of an issue for the courts.

I've got no money... But, quick details anyway, please... I have a couple that I can borrow, none are specifically setup for bikes, but my dad's has tie-downs in the florr, which works. The 250's light enough to throw in a truck bed even, with a little help.

In that regard, I won't go back to a location of a fast food joint for a while after getting bad service (with the exception of a bad experience on opening day, or something like that.) The only place I won't give up, even for bad service, is Chipotle. I have a burrito addiction that I'm very proud of! Funny that you mention Starbucks. We don't drink coffee, but the wife loves their hot chocolate. We've stopped there a few times for her (after me and the boys get smoothies) and I commented on how great, and "chatty" they are even through the drive thru. I never realized how customer service oriented they are!

I think that movie was only funny the first time for me, though. I remember my recovery from hernia surgery, full opening, no laproscopic stuff for me ( Dr.) Never did take any of the darvocet they gave me, although I had it filled just in case. I had a 6 week recovery, and I remember sitting on the ground next to my Camaro, reaching in under the dash changing the heater core after the first week or so. I couldn't take it being down doing nothing.

My broke ass can't pay attention, let alone buy anything today! I hope you get something REALLY good in return for that.. Way to go! Wise decision in paying off debt! Now what to do for a bike for you?

Glad to hear you got her home! The comfort level will likely be much higher, which helps with the healing process!

As a side note, bad service will sour me on a place for quite a while, even if I really like the product. Fortunately, most of the local shop are what I like best, and they seem to take the most pride in what they do, and that (usually) automatically equals good service.

I had to vote for other. It's a quality vs. price vs. what I'm in the mood for equation. We have a great pizza shop here in J-town, Villa Pizza. Quality is great, and price is very competitve. They don't deliver, carry out only. If I'm lazy, we have Domino's. Not the greatest, but get's the job done. I really like Donato's, but not enough to justify the price (very often) so we get the take n bake from Kroger once in a while. There's a good quality local shop a few miles away that we also hit when we want a fairly cheap dinner out, The Pizza Place in Croton, which is owned by friends/customers where I work. Then we have my top pick, which is Plaza Pizza in Newark. I LOVE that pie! Some of the best I've ever had, and the price is pretty low! Downside, it's a half hour drive each way for me now that I've moved to J-town. I know my answer may not be of much help, but I really do get pizza from several places, depending on when we're getting it, and the situation around the meal. If it were closer, I would likely be getting Plaza most of the time though!

NOBODY TOLD ME IT WAS A WOOTOFF TODAY!!!! I has no money to spend anyway, but I like to watch!

I have heard that about the 250. I do like to push it, too. Chicken strips are pretty much non-existant on that bike, front and rear tires, which were new this year. I'm even impressed with the brakes, they're much better than the Interceptor's! I'd need to round up a trailer and truck to get it up there, or ride it to get there (I know, not a good idea.)

Good luck getting the wife to buy into that one! The 250's more her's than mine... We may see about it when the time gets closer. If nothing else, I have a good camera, a couple decent lenses, and a need to gain some skill, so maybe I could go to take pics! That is if I don't take one of the bikes out with the other beginners!

One of my fav's...

Holy cow! You're doing this every Friday now? Maybe a temp replacement for bike nights, since the weather is shitty? If so, I may be able to make out someday!

I get taxed on my income (Fed, state, local S.D., Social INsecurity, etc...) then most of what I buy get's taxed. When I pay my rent, I'm sure my landlord pays taxes on the very same $$$ that I got taxed on. I don't know what a good solution is, but what we have in place now is obviously not working out. There are budget deficits on every level, across the country, and it's getting worse, not better! Where is the change? I'm still waiting.....

Agreed that the BCS system is a joke, BUT.... I don't think it's something that the Congress of The United States of America should be dealing with. How about working on getting rid of some of the debt? Here's an idea.... Let's get rid of congress, since all they are worried about is their own popularity, getting re-elected, and sports.

Free is better than discount....

These nutjobs in congress neve cease to amaze me: http://www2.nbc4i.com/cmh/sports/college/college_football/article/house_panel_passes_college_football_playoff_bill/28060 Please tell me I'm not alone in thinking they have better things to do....

Along the same lines, sort of: http://www.bikersforchrist.org/

Agreed. The way it should be done is just giving, building a relationship with people. Don't preach to them, just let them know where you're from. Build that relationship, and eventually they will start asking about the church. If it's something they want to be a part of, they will come.