What if it Snows?

Judge · May 18, 2025

Sitting at home playing songs, these I haven’t played or listened to in a long time…

austinmike · May 18, 2025

Have made it back from the Ozark of Lakes

Dave_in_AZ · May 18, 2025

THE TRUCK HAS STOPPED!!!!!

STOPPED AT AN INDIGENOUS PEELOT FOR INDIGENOUS FUELING!!!!!!

$2 fiddy a gallon including IFTA. So The OM bought lots.

The OM has authorized Whataburger for the driver for outstanding performance.

50WT · May 18, 2025

Blu_Ogre said: ↑

Most seasoned people in the industry I've talked with blame it on updated regulations.

New regulation comes out and the engineers have to get involved, and well also the accountants. The engineers get a directive from the accountants to shave costs on materials and components. Also bias those engineering decisions with less weight potentially saving freight costs throughout the pipeline.

Notice the no emphasis on product longevity....... New regulation comes down and the above process repeats.....

About the second or third product redesign they notice sales volume has increased because the customers are changing out appliances more frequently. Compounded by the home remodel shows on the tube saying a 5 year old kitchen is "showing it's age".

Since the "new normal" is 5 to 10 years product life, there is no motivation for the companies to build better stuff (that costs more to build which affects return on investment) that would no longer be within many consumers finance price point. Sadly most homeowners do not have cash on hand to replace a major appliance like fridge or water heater, they end up financing them.

Side note to the above: Went to S.E.M.A a couple of times and listened to a couple of business lectures. Most of them included the hint to setup relations with a finance company, because most of the bigger players were making as much off the finance contracts as selling product. Just have to be willing to go out and repo that fancy set of rims and tires.
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The only appliances I've bought lately that I was really happy about was a Speed Queen washer and dryer. I'm 69 ,wife is 68 it probably be our last set. Oh and she's been really happy with them , that's basically all that matters to me.

50WT · May 18, 2025

JolliRoger said: ↑

One great little guy. Be proud of him... Goanna be a lady-killer with those eyes and that angelic expression.
(Give the birds and bees lecture in plain English at about 13.5.)
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If he gets a cell phone at 13 there'll be no surprises when you give the lecture. Just saying.

Cowboyrich · May 18, 2025

Espressolane said: ↑

If you are interested in the subject of planned obsolescence, you might like documentary on the subject.
Look for “The Light Bulb conspiracy” you can find it available in a number of places.
Best if you have closed captions on, not all of the people speak in english.
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I just watched this it was pretty interesting. And correct with the captions I would have been lost otherwise.

kemosabi49 · May 18, 2025

Sons Hero said: ↑

No, a friend of mine is coming for it with an RGN. It “needs injectors” so, although it runs and drives, I figured I’d play it safe and get it hauled home, instead of finishing the trip on a hook. As far as how I’m feeling, I have arrived at the conclusion that the solution is much more painful than the problem. Surgeon punched the 3 little holes, but said the appendix was much larger than would fit through, so she had to slice me further to fit it out. She said it was almost ready to burst, so at least that didn’t happen!!! I feel like Jeff Foxworthy with his kidney stone, I’m eating Perkaset (not sure if that’s the right spelling) like peanut M&Ms!!!
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I know the feeling I was 64 when I had to go to the ER, then to surgery. Had to stay off work for 6 weeks before the doc released me. First time I had ever had surgery. Get well soon!

Sons Hero · May 18, 2025

50WT said: ↑

If he gets a cell phone at 13 there'll be no surprises when you give the lecture. Just saying.
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I’ll probably run on the same thought pattern my dad did, when they get their license, they get a phone, not before. I was all but 17 before he got me a phone, a crummy flip phone at that!

Cowboyrich · May 18, 2025

austinmike said: ↑

Have made it back from the Ozark of Lakes

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Care package for mama, or satisfying your personal sweet tooth?

Friend · May 18, 2025

okiedokie said: ↑

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No problem
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Just check the breaks please, I'll be in the cab looking for a new job.

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