Maybe your tools are just that crappy...

Meh, mostly Craftsman, mostly scattered around. I just want to get the damned car finished, kayak season starts soon.

I learned that people in the UK need a better dental plan ...

Wow, what a news bulletin that is.

I'm a moron. I wanted to go biking this afternoon, but I sold my bike rack after unloading the Fusion. Oops. And the car I bought solely to transport sporting goods is in a billion pieces. Oops, again. I *think* I can get my bike in the Prius if I clean out the trunk and back seat, it my be a wee bit long.

I like those bikes that can fold in half. My friend has one...he can fix it in the tiny trunk of his `93 Corolla.

I learned I need a new engine today.

My bike has a quick-release removable front wheel. After removal, it could fit into the trunk of the Jetta with a little bit of maneuvering.

The Mk II and III Jettas had trunks for MILES. Not sure how the IV and V stack up.

Those folding bikes are great space savers, but have drawbacks when they have to be used as bikes. My bike has quick release wheels, but that doesn't help when you've only got 6 inches between the back of the driver's seat and the back of the car. Ok, its not quite that tight, but the Prius is no LeSabre.

Speaking of the LeSabre, I've learned that Craigslist is a great tool to find pre-loved 307s (got mine at a yard for like twice what they're going for on CL ) but its damn near impossible to find a 4bbl carb on the cheap.

DAMMIT! I just found a knocking 307 an hour away for $50. I'm thinking my dream of having a V8 coffee table base will be coming true.

Edited March 5, 200917 yr by Satty

Today I learned what a bastard is.

Today I learned what a bastard is.

......Nevermind, too easy

......Nevermind, too easy

I teach students how to use the lighting equipment for the school plays. According to Wikipedia, a bastard is:

In theatre lighting, a bastard color refers to a color, typically in a color gel, wherein the predominant color is blended with small amounts of complementary colors; for example, a "bastard orange" gel would produce predominantly orange light with undertones of blue. Bastard colors appear warmer, more neutral, and more natural than pure colors and are used to replicate natural light.

I learned that even thought you can drive a BMW in a blizzard at 110mph

and maintain safe traction with a good set of snow tires, there's no effin'

way in hell your windshield wipers can keep up, therefore the lack of

viability makes it dangerous even on a mostly empty highway.

And I also learned that while interchangeable mechanically a blinker stalk

from a 1992 BMW 525 will be slightly out of intuitive reach if installed on a

1988 BMW 735iL.... it's usable but a bit awkward for the first few miles.

My Brain Trust turns retarded when they get beer and cookies.

I learned that Pearl Necklace has 2 meanings....

I wasn't at work yesterday and the guys at work asked why i went and traveled to my parents place to celebrate there anniversary. They Asked Me what i got them. I said "I gave my dad a Case of Beer and some special reserve Crown Royal and my mom... I gave my mother a big pearl necklace." They burst out into laughter. I was confused until I was in line at Subway for lunch and i looked it up on urban dictionary on my phone and i busted out laughing like i was physco.

:rotflmao:!!

i learned the other day that if you are really hungry its okay to try and pass people in the turning lane that ends in a traffic light pole nearly causing a 4 car pile up because your highschool self with friends are retards. applebee's isnt that good... really.

I learned that 25 degree weather is way too cold to disassemble an interior.

That only Liliputians should work on anything with a Lotus badge.

I continually think optimistically about deadlines and being able to meet them, no sweat, but every time it's the same story...takes me a lot longer than I always think to get things to the point they need to be, and we end up last minute pushing things off a bit again.

Re-developing construction plans for 8 homes, when they already have existed for 2 versions and many custom iterations, for a new V3 community rollout is el-stinko with 1) all AutoCAD and 2) the last person who developed, maintained, and "fixed" the files was a boob who just made more of a mess than he was worth.

However...

On a good note, I did learn last week that you can very pleasantly drive a G8 GT with 19" Summer tires in any conditions, including snow and ice. I worried, slightly, but just take it easy and traction felt no different than any other car/tire I've had on ice...just a lot more balanced in overall, though, which is great. I just wish I never had to subject it to such mess...

Edited March 13, 200917 yr by caddycruiser

Well, I leaned how much I miss Texas BBQ ...

I learned that I can stare at PCS's avatar for quite awhile without even getting bored.

I also learned that universal piston ring compressors aren't universal at all. They don't work on Ecotec piston rings.

I learned that a Portuguese expression that would translate as '4 kneeled tea' means blowjob

Did you learn that the hard way?

I learned that VW seats make excellent computer chairs.

....And that Burger King sucks ass as a second job. I am crazy for applying.

Business record keeping sucks, and I've a penchant for it.

10 hours today sorting thru 2008, got another few hours to go.

I need a sexretary...

I learned ....... f@#k TELNET!!!!

Did you learn that the hard way?

thank God no!

Those after lunch walks with the girls from the office....... nevermind........

I learned that a Portuguese expression that would translate as '4 kneeled tea' means blowjob

I learned that blow job is the equivalent of the Portuguese expression for "4 kneeled tea"...

Edited March 16, 200917 yr by Pontiac Custom-S

That the rear differential housing in an Austin-Healey is actually rather light.

I learned that blow job is the equivalent of the Portuguese expression for "4 kneeled tea"...

:rotflmao:

I've learned that the economy is effecting baseball fans, so Cubs-Cardinals tickets are easy to come by. Even better, I've learned that children 3 and under dont need a ticket, which means I can either save the money I had been planning on spending on tickets for my son, or I can blow that money on tickets to more games than I had planned on.

i learned i need to go get an external hard drive for my computer, she is showing her age and is getting computer dementia.

My curveball still has wicked bite, but my fastball still isn't very fast and doesn't move a whole lot. But its still great to see someone back away from the plate after I throw a pitch that starts off at their head and winds up over the plate...most of the time.

The MINI's seats are fantastic for long-distance travel. Its also spooky-stable at triple-digit speeds.

That there is a pretty good restaurant on the Delaware Memorial bridge ...

I learned that automated merges between streams in ClearCase can be a real PITA.

I learned that I need to Shut up sometimes...

Learned that my upper mgmt is still thinking self gratification of short term thinking and NOT what the Board of directors challanged us in thinking long term investments for the long term growth of the company.

Some times I wish they would think a bit harder about the decisions they make.

I learned nothing boob-related today

I learned that my daughter thought that the definition for cocky was a well endowed man. I was NOT amused!

I learned that my daughter thought that the definition for cocky was a well endowed man. I was NOT amused!

She doesn't think you're cocky?

I don't know whether to laugh or shake my head, K.C.

I learned I may get a free car.

That there is a pretty good restaurant on the Delaware Memorial bridge ...

????? All I saw there when I was on it last weekend was high toll prices just to use it and people ignoring the digital speed signs.

Edited April 10, 200916 yr by deftonesfan867

????? All I saw there when I was on it last weekend was high toll prices just to use it and people ignoring the digital speed signs.

Today I learned that a post is worthless without pics.

I learned of a 14000sq ft house for sale that has 42 rooms including 11 bathrooms and 12 bedrooms and something called a 'yoga room'. It's on several acres outside the city and I think I may have to go to an open house just to see this thing for myself.

Today I learned that a post is worthless without pics.

The plant off in the distance is the DuPont chambers where a good friend of mine works.

Today I learned someone has some 'splainin to do! :AH-HA_wink:

Well me and Kelsey went down there to see my friend Steve and a couple of other friends, but I didn't bring a camera of course.

I don't know whether to laugh or shake my head, K.C.

I learned I may get a free car.

Congrats on the free car!

As for my daughter, she now knows the proper definition of cocky. I did laugh, once it was all over.

I learned today that cheerios is really good with blue agave nectar drizzled on it.