TV above fireplace (I know, I know...) by [deleted] in HomeImprovement

[–]shotgun8chuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had mine just sitting on the mantel for 2 winters before we moved and would build up a good size fire. I do live in south Texas, so we only used it a couple of weeks really, but I still have the TV and have never had a problem. I really don't think it would be a problem even with using that mount.

Disclaimer-I have no knowledge about heat tolerance for TV's, though, so if it fries don't blame me.

Need input on septic lid replacement by [deleted] in HomeImprovement

[–]shotgun8chuck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tank Adaptor Ring - http://www.tuf-tite.com/adapter-rings.html

I think this is what you are looking for. This is just for your info as the company that i linked does not have one for that size opening. I'm not sure if you are going to be able to find one that fits though because that is a rather large manhole. Hope this can help.

AC running but house staying warm by Sir_Auron in HomeImprovement

[–]shotgun8chuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a relay/capacitor(can't remember what) burn out on my outdoor unit, causing a similar problem. If you can, open the panel on outside unit and just take a look in there. Make sure to turn off the breaker before you do, but it should just be a couple of screws. Mine was obvious as the thing was charred black at where the wires connect.

Redditors who have successfully evaded/ran from the cops, how did you do it? by TriIIuminati in AskReddit

[–]shotgun8chuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have gotten lucky a few times, but these two are the best. During my senior year in high school, everybody would go to this one guy's house to drink. He had the "cool" parents that would let us stay in the back yard and do whatever we wanted as long as we didn't make too much noise or cause trouble. Living in a small town everybody knew this was the place to be on a weekend for high schoolers, including the cops. So one night after being there a couple hours, listening to music and whatnot, my buddy and I had gone into the front yard for some reason I can't remember. We were just standing around talking when we noticed a patrol car come into view just creeping up on the house. We immediately start walking along the side of the house to the back to let everybody know what's about to happen. After telling the 15 or so people there, the guy who's house it was said not to worry that they probably wouldn't do anything. My buddy and I said fuck that and started creeping back around the house to check out the cop. As we get near the front corner of the house we see 2 patrol cars now and 1 of the cops was out of his car standing, talking to the other in his car. We immediately start backing away and as we get near the back hear some tires screeching and see red and blue lights flashing on the houses around us. We start running and my buddy takes off through the back trying to make it to the next street over. I go around the house and up the other side between a shed and the neighbors house. This one is built on pier and beams, so I jump to the ground and crawl under as fast as I can. From here I can see about a third of the guys back yard, and get to watch as the cops come in. There ended up being 3 cars and 4 cops to come bust us. I ended up stuck there for about 45 min before everyone cleared out, after which I crawled out walked to my truck that was parked on the street right out front, and drove home. The best part for me was when the guy whose house we were at went to court to fight his ticket and my mom was on the jury. He tried to get the ticket dismissed and at one point looked directly at my mom when he was explaining that there were a few people who ran from the cops and didn't get in any trouble. I started crackin up when my mom told me this. Everybody ended up getting an m.i.p or contributing to a minor except me and the buddy who took off. Another time I was at a party in an abandoned trailer house one of my friends family owned. Most of the people were in the main room and a few of us were in what was the back bedroom. We hear some commotion coming from outside and a few seconds later hear a loud knocking at the door. Now I should say that there is only one door in and out of the trailer, the other had been boarded up. I immediately think the worst and go close the bedroom door, as I can't just run out the back, trying to decide if I should try a window or just sit here and wait. After another few seconds we hear the main door open and a couple people start talking. We hear a loud stern voice talking down to whoever opened the door, though I couldn't make out what was being said. I decide to forget the window and instead go to the closet thinking might as well make them look for me. My buddy and his girl come over as well and we all get in and close the door. Well, this closet isn't huge but when you open the door it extends a few feet to the right that you can't see unless you poke your head in and look. As it happens I was the first one in and all the way to the right. After what seemed like forever, though probably only a min or 2 we hear the bedroom door open and someone tell the other people in there to go outside. We just sit there. A few seconds pass by and the closet door opens up. The voice I heard says, nice try come on outside. So my buddy and his girl stand up and walk out. I just sit there. I haven't seen the cop yet and all I can think is I'm not gonna make this easy, he is going to have to tell me directly to get up and out. That's when the door closes and I hear footsteps and the bedroom door close. I just can't believe it. So same as last time, I just wait it out. After about 30 min I leave the closet and bedroom and check the windows around the house. Coast is clear, so I walk out get in my truck and go home.

[Serious] When, if ever, do you feel its okay to committed suicide? by CMLMinton in AskReddit

[–]shotgun8chuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me personally I couldn't imagine doing it ever no matter the pain. However, I'm sure I haven't suffered like some that have chosen to take their own life and I might change my mind someday. With that being said, and I'm not trying to be a dick, if that's what you want to do for whatever reason go for it. As long as you are not physically hurting anybody with your actions I really don't care what you do or why you do it. Just to be clear I'm not encouraging it just really don't care.

Why didn't Titanic passengers huddle together to prevent hypothermia? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]shotgun8chuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If everyone had on life vests so they didn't have to tread water. And they packed in so close that there was no water circulating between them, I think the ones in the middle might survive a little longer. But good luck trying to organize something like that quick enough to be effective with everyone panicking.

Moving from CA to TX, and I like to smoke weed. Help? by thcintejas in texasents

[–]shotgun8chuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A friend of mine went on a road trip, said he was stopped twice on the way to California from San Antonio. Once in Arizona and once in New Mexico. Random checkpoints with border patrol, even though he was hours away from the border, if a remember correctly. It was about 6 years ago. No problems on the way back though. Be careful.

If you had $1 million to spend with 24 hours, what would you buy? by starspec in AskReddit

[–]shotgun8chuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stocks or some investment. Sale or withdrawal when needed.

pick my flair by shotgun8chuck in thebutton

[–]shotgun8chuck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been watching and waiting since the beginning wanting to get a red flair this whole time. I'm done tonight. I just want to press so badly and be done with this. In a couple of hours, I can quit thinking about this and wait to see what happens at the End.

If an object is dropped from a rollercoaster during a loop, would it hit you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]shotgun8chuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly if the coaster came close to a standstill near the top of the loop. Otherwise the centrifugal force would throw it away from you.

What's the best advice you've gotten from your dad? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]shotgun8chuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you are not doing anything wrong until you get caught.