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Yes, where can I get access to unique bottles like single barrel picks that are >$500.

 

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So where do we get access to "picks"?

 

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Drivetrain?

 

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Replacing the turbo coolant lines on the GL450. Stupid plastic nipples break, so I ordered all 4 front lines. Everytime you touch one they snap off.

I had to make a coolant line removal tool. Thank goodness for "disposable" harbor freight tools.

 

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Looking great man.

 

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Wife wanted to switch the appliances over to stainless steel because we needed a new dishwasher and range top. Existing was black.

The replacement in wall oven was $2k+, so I bought the face pieces ( door, control panel, vent) for about $350 and switched it over. $$$

 

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I tried the Woodford Reserve master's collection, "chocolate malted rye" last night.

I was pleasantly surprised. Initial vanilla and char flavors make for a smooth sip, but the cocoa finish is pretty amazing. It really sticks with you after the oaky tastes are gone.

Definitely not an everyday drinker, but I'd like to pick up a bottle to keep around, the flavor profile is definitely a conversation piece.

 

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Eat at Portillos.

This, I didn't make it to the food but, Portillos is a must. Famous for the Italian dip (look it up), Chicago dog, and the chocolate cake shake. An entire piece of cake blended into a milkshake, delicious.

For Chicago style pizza we like Pizzanos.

 

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Damn, bunch of old men advices here. Buy what he like, enjoy it and may be he’ll work harder to obtain better shits down the road of life.

I would say that's the hardest thing in life, finding that happy medium between fun/enjoying life and planning for tomorrow.

That's what kids struggle to grasp. I'm all for a fun car, just live in cheaper housing then.

 

GTR and a one bedroom in Hilliard, or a Honda Civic and an arena district condo.

 

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We go a couple times a year. Do you know where you are staying? How old are the kids?

 

Shed Aquarium is great, I like it better than Monterey Bay.

The kids museum at the Navy Pier is awesome. The other 3 museums are good too. (Field, industry, history)

Lincoln Park zoo is free and great if the weather cooperates.

Navy Pier is a fun afternoon.

You can also do all of the googleable scenic overlooks and skydecks etc...

I would stay downtown as close to the lake as possible (we like the Hyatt), but if not, use the train, it's easy and convenient.

 

 

 

 

 

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Suddenly I want a new Nerf rifle. Awesome.

Ditto, I'd love to hear the specs.

 

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That is awesome!

 

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I have never in my life had a car payment reach $400.

I agree when I was younger, couldn't imagine a payment near $400. I preferred to buy a cheaper car and modify it at that age (still do, lol). It's all about priorities and where you decide to spend your extra money.

Now I have 2 car payments that are each over double that, situations change.

Everyone's circumstances and goals are so different that it's hard to advise without more information.

 

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Yeah, back in my property management days, we had a spell in '09-10ish when we spent a week removing ice from roofs. It's amazing how much water can flow inside in a few hours.

 

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Well, the joys of home ownership have struck again, two steps forward, one step back.

Had some ice damming this morning when we woke up. Water dripping in from the family room ceiling:

 

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I like this one, because LS:

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/01/laffite-x-road-is-an-all-terrain-supercar-with-a-gm-ls3-v8/

 

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Making decent progress in 2020. Got the vinyl plank down in the basement, hoping to have it done by the fights Saturday.

 

Still need shoe mold, new media cabinet, paint, and eventually kitchenette/bar area.

 

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The EC stuff is very good stuff. I found some A119 in Pittsburgh a few months ago by pure luck. It's my favorite by far. I've had B518 and have a sample of C919 from my neighbor. Both good, but I keep going back to my bottle.

There is some A117 on Max right now

 

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Do you source most of these in Kentucky, or around Ohio?

 

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Love it. Can't wait to see this thing on the road, very similar to a build I hope to complete someday.

 

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If that’s true then we really need to take a session and sip things like Weller, Blantons, oki, Blaum, Belle Meade, and distinguish/discuss what it is that we are tasting (before we start cracking 500-1500 dollar bottles).

 

 

 

Mainly for the fact that you have to be able to know what you are “experiencing”.

 

 

 

Warning: the byproduct may be a snobby palate where you say “Blantons is low proof corn-forward garbage”.

Completely agree. Probably a good start.

 

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If you decide not to hang on to anything let me know please. I'll trade you a bottle of scotch finished in rum barrels with some cash or something.

Hahaha, deal.

 

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Shaun, you reminded me that a Sig 365XL is on my shortlist too.

 

I'm far too committed to crossbow now. I had an interest in doing some compound shooting, but that's not happening any time soon.

 

Let me know if I can be of help with the cleaning. I revamped all my gun cleaning gear two months ago and went with this kit, now I have two gun vise. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076CW7KWR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like that kit. I'll probably pick one up when I get to that point. It'll be easier than sorting through all of his out dated stuff.

He didn't really have any high dollar guns, just usable stuff.

We have the whole set of Remington 1100's, a Spartan coach gun, Marlin 22LR, lever action 30-30, 233, etc.....

Mostly things I bought him through the years and would like to hang on to.

 

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I'd like to buy another range pistol, not sure yet but probably another sig. I'd like it to be something I can carry.

Definitely want to get the wife to Joe's class and get our permits.

Other goal is to figure out storage at the house and get my dad's guns up here to be cleaned up and in good working order. They've been stored away at my in-laws since he passed.

I'd like to shoot some clays this year.

 

Lastly, not exactly gun related, but I've been itching to get a bow out again. I used to really enjoy target shooting.

 

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I'm sure someone will chime in, but this is a common thing on g8's so don't fret too much if it takes a bit to get to it.

 

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