redkow97

I didn't murder anyone. I was leveling ground behind my shed and found a headstone for the previous owner's dog. I would like to build a larger shed in the next few years, which will almost certainly require disturbing the remains. There's a date on the headstone. I think it's 2010 or 2012. My suspicion is that I'll hit a few bones, but everything else should be worm food by now. Sound about right? If there's a box though, that could get mess. Or at least stinky. What then?

You can complain about anything. If you're convinced housing is "skyrocketing" in downtown Columbus, get a couple of friends together and invest in (rental?) property. Sports teams are a draw. Cleveland has 2 championship teams, and one in the World Series starting tonight. I'm not a Buckeyes fan, but they are a perennial competitor. I have nothing against the Reds unless they're playing the Indians. The Bengals are currently leading the division, and Dalton is on my fantasy team, putting up 20+ points a game. They look like a playoff team. maybe even more than 1 game this year! If all that doesn't net 'a positive' for you, then you just don't like sports. Of course Ohio winters suck, but we're not getting Minnesota-like freezes, and blizzards are relatively infrequent. As noted, I think that makes spring that much more of an event. Move south, if you'd like, and enjoy the additional tornadoes!

I got a burger. It was amazing.

http://www.hotdogdiner.com/

There's a place called the Hot Dog Diner on Pearl, where it meets Ridge. It used to be a Taco Bell. Amazing food. My only criticism is that their menu is too big to make a choice. no booze there, but get it to go and pick up beer from Mac's beverage right around the corner. Your hotel is probably less than a mile from my old house.

I think that's overstating it a LITTLE. Ohio has a lot going for it. - we get all 4 seasons, which I think makes us appreciate nice weather a bit more - low cost of living. Even in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and other "down town" areas - with that said, there is also a good mix of suburban and 'country' living options if you want acreage, or more Trump/Pence signs in your life. I believe this is why Ohio accurately predicts presidential elections. We're like a miniature Untied States. - lots of professional and college sports teams - Mid-Ohio, Nelson Ledges, PIRC, Indanapolis Motor Speedway are all within realistic driving distance. - did I mention cost of living? Friends of ours in Virginia (DC area) are about to pay more than double what we paid for a smaller house and a nothing yard. My house is 20 years older, so theirs is more up-to-date inside, but even if I factor in $50k worth of remodeling on my house, we're still making out by $150,000 or more. Yes, they make more money than my wife and I do in Ohio, but they don't make DOUBLE what we do. The property costs increase disproportionately to income. - we're relatively insulated from natural disasters. Yes, we get a crazy blizzard every 15 years or so, but tell me the last time Ohio was decimated by a hurricane or an earthquake. Tornadoes are certainly possible, but not like they are in the plains states. - Few poisonous spiders, etc.

I'm going to patent quick-release adjustable bar risers. Sit upright on the slab, then pull over and lower the risers when you get to the turns, or the track. I could probably sell quick release touring wind screens that attach to the risers too...

:-( i never know what to say when people pass away way too soon.

My supervisor did Uber during the RNC. That gives you some idea of how we're compensated... Uber can make you a reasonable amount of money, but the wear on your vehicle is definitely something to consider. I'm not familiar enough with the Galion area to tell you whether or not there is enough demand to make Uber a job. What you want is the "surge" rate. That is where you make real money. That also means you're going to be driving people home from large events. People tend to drink at large events. It's not a cakewalk job, but run the numbers or just give it a try. You can "quit" easily enough by not opening the app... You just need a qualifying vehicle and a few driver references. It would certainly be supplemental income while you figure something else out.

I just put about $1,000 into a complete brake overhaul, but that's the kind of shit I expect at 140,000 miles. I would have been a little upset, and the timing kind of sucked with my wife going on (unpaid) maternity leave the month after we had the work done, but 1) the brakes definitely needed it, and work a TON better now, 2) that $1k is only 2-3 months of what a payment would cost, and 3) I'm definitely keeping the car long enough to get my money's worth out of the new brakes. I don't have an M5 in the garage for non-commuting duties, but I also don't think I'd drive one if I did. More money for bikes and guns (in theory...)

Exactly. I'm counting on my car (146k) to last me another 100,000 miles, and would like to push it to 300k if it's economically intelligent to do so. At that point, i have to buy something that is low mileage/reliable enough I can drive it for a minimum of 4 years, and hopefully nice enough that I'm more inclined to keep it for 6 or 8 years. Fuel economy is important, but with teh cost of the vehicle being so low, I won't have a payment, and economy is more of a bonus... Towing the trailer 10 times a year for a few hundred miles at a time is pretty necessary though. In that respect, the economy is important. When I went to Herrin's in February, I was getting 17-18 mpg towing. The Corolla (granted, I've never subjected it to anything like the hills associated with the GA trip) pretty much stays at 34 mpg while towing. I drive slower because I'm towing, and the next loss in economy is almost negligible. I think it would push or exceed 30 mpg on the same trip. It's the automatic transmission I worry about. I'll install a trans cooler before I make that trip again... The trick is finding a place to put the damn thing.

CVT transmission won't like towing. I think I'm better off with older civics. Like mid 2000's. buy one with 100k on it, and just plan to put 300k on it.

I'll look at them, but the wife doesn't like my 2003 corolla. She wants remote door ocks. I want power windows (in a 4-door anyway) and cruise control. Anything I own must also have AC. Beyond that, I want a comfortable seat and a radio... Maybe late 90's civic 4-door fits the bill better. If the Elio (or something similar) ever pans out, I would honestly be all over something like that, and then buy a beater S10 or Ranger in addition. I really think Elio has done a good job of introducing Americans to the IDEA of 2-seat 3-wheeled vehicles, and paving the way for some models already in production in India, and other parts of the world. That, and I think they're really on to something with the iPad interface. The notion of having a built-in docking point for your tablet, and then having an app that acts as a gauge cluster, navigation, etc. is a great way for them to cut costs, while still "providing" technology.

Realistically, the 1,000 lbs. is plenty, and the ratings are usually brake limited. Especially with a manual transmission, I'm not too worried about a failure. If i burn up a clutch, I can fix that. I think. YouTube can teach me to fix that. My towing is typically a 260 lbs. trailer, plus 80 lbs of treated wooden decking, plus a dirt bike and some "stuff," or plus 2 dirt bikes. I figure the bikes weigh 150/each, but I could round to 200 to be super conservative on my total trailer weight. I think it's doubtful that my cooler and canopy weigh as much as one bike. So that's 400 in cargo, plus 350 in trailer weight. 750 lbs. or less when absolutely fully loaded. If i were to add a third bike on the trailer, I'd also have one or both kids with me, and then just take the SUV rated for 5,000 lbs. towing. (I don't take that regularly, because it's my wife's car, and she prefers to have the additional space with both kids and both dogs. That concern goes away when I take the kids.) Honestly, a fiesta might be a better size for the garage, but if the focus will get that kind of gas mileage, I will have to consider it.

Now we're talking. I actually know an OMRL guy who has that engine/transmission combo in his Focus. He is hoping it will tow a 4x8 trailer without being in the boost constantly. If that works out for him, that will be a hard act to top. Is yours 4-door or 5-door hatch? Do they even make a 3-door anymore?

My brother has a GTI. I found a couple within budget. The problem I have with it is that the turbo and bigger wheels/tires add more expense than I can rationalize. I drive 25,000 miles a year just commuting. "fun to drive" is on my radar, but far below fuel economy and cheap tires. My last set for the corolla was $240 installed. On a GTI, I would probably need snow tires, and i would be replacing stock rubber yearly, to the tune of $900 or more... Not worth it. If safety were not a concern, I would look at early 90's civics...

The fiesta is 160" Rabbit is 166"

I have owned a coupe, but not with kids. ...but the kids are almost never in my car. one of them has never been in my car. Granted, she's not 7 weeks old yet, but we don't even have a carseat base for her in my car. The idea would be that I wouldn't get this car until both kids are in booster seats. I should have mentioned the Volkswagen Golf/GTI/Rabbit. Those seem to be good, well-priced options, with a lot of manual transmission examples on the used market.

I parked my corolla next to the wife's 7-passenger mid-sized SUV yesterday, and they're about the same length. WTF? Trunks add a lot of length! I'm thinking my next car might be a hatchback instead. This is mostly because I want the additional garage space associated with the smaller vehicle. for reference the corolla is 178″ L x 67″ W x 58″ H a Honda Fit is 162″ L x 67″ W x 60″ H 16" shorter is a LOT of space when you're looking to park a motorcycle in front of your car, or even just more standing space at the work bench. I do not NEED 4 doors. I mean, I do, but I won't by the time I replace the corolla. (I figure I only need 4 doors while my kids need to be put in the car. My 2.5 yr old can already climb into her seat on her own - i just buckle her in. 99% of the time, it's just me in my car.) I would prefer a manual transmission, and I need something that can pull 1,000 lbs every so often. Other than the aforementioned Honda Fit, what vehicles should be up for consideration? Mini Cooper? Chevy Sonic?

what gear do they require? Can i show up in jeans, helmet, gloves, and boots? I'm talking for a trail ride as an adult on an XR100...

I hope you prove the doc wrong, but there are alternative shifting options. There is an engineering solution to almost any motorcycle-related problem. Focus on your foot problem. I think you have the right attitude to come out of this smiling. eventually.

Based on what this doc is telling you, or how you're describing it, you would be better off losing the foot and getting a prosthetic. I'm not really joking. If it's THAT dire of a recovery outcome, they should be talking about preserving your quality of life, not preserving your foot. I'm sure insurance companies disagree.

Sounds like you need 4th and 5th opinions. From further away.

As others have said, the doctors don't know you. They're looking at your foot and telling you the worst they've seen before. Everyone is different. People defy the odds. I would also encourage you to talk to an attorney about the nature of your accident, and your future employment prospects. I'm not telling you to sue, I'm not telling you you're going to be paid to sit at home for the rest of your life - but talk to someone who is familiar with workplace injury law, preferably before your company's lawyers start talking to you...

Having done it before, I could probably have the thing together in 2-3 hours... Took me closer to 6 the first time, because I was being careful and trying to actually read the (chinese translated) instructions. Biggest thing I wish I'd done differently is to not tighten anything up until it was more fully assembled. Easier to keep it square. The plywood helps that immensely. I used 3/4 treated decking, and mine has held up impressively.