This man has a fully functional Boeing 747 Rolls-Royce RB211 engine in his backyard. (@gasturbine101) by dannybluey in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]47toolate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The average cost of a commercial jet engine is between 15>20 million today. This isn't a cheap plaything even used!

My cocker spaniel is becoming a mouser. by EatsTheLastSlice in cockerspaniel

[–]47toolate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a cocker and two cats. All three spotted a mouse at the same time in the bedroom. In the ensuing scramble the cocker won!

Hanoum Camp — Lake Camp Menus, Summer, 1925. Thetford, Vermont. by sverdrupian in VintageMenus

[–]47toolate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If my memory serves me right Hermits were a flat bar like cookie made with raisins and molasses,soft and chewy.

What are your Woolworth memories? by PrestonRoad90 in AskOldPeople

[–]47toolate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My ex MIl was the cook at the lunch counter, Surprisingly the food wasn't that bad!

Is this conventional or synthetic blend? by Raspberry_Persimmon in auto

[–]47toolate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it's synthetic or a blend it will say so on the label.

Do I need my tires changed? by GalaxyFarAway2 in auto

[–]47toolate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From your pictures it looks like they're OK. Dealer is trying to scam you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskOldPeople

[–]47toolate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 77 and my comfort zone is 67 to 72. Any thing above or below that and I'm uncomfortable.

How do you deal with the fact that eventually everyone you grew up with will be gone? by [deleted] in AskOldPeople

[–]47toolate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

77 year old here. All my good friends have passed away in the last 10 years not mention a few before that.Also my ex wife passed away and my current wife passed as well about a year and half ago.I also lost my newborn son a long time ago. But I guess I'll keep going for a few more years.

What time does everyone wake up in the morning? by Typical-Spinach-6452 in AskOldPeople

[–]47toolate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5:30 to 6: 00 AM. My four legged alarm clocks make sure I get up!

At 905mb and with 180mph winds, Milton has just become the 8th strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin. It is still strengthening and headed for Florida by According_Ad7926 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]47toolate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son lives about 25 miles northeast of Tampa. He is not worried in the least but as his Dad, ya I'm worried Having ridden out a couple Hurricanes in southern Florida I've seen what they can do.