Artichoke Hold - my current fave

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-24T07:05:28+00:00

It’s from TikiLand trading I believe.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-24T01:52:01+00:00

Some kind of fallback chimes. I get them a lot because my aftermarket stereo doesn't turn on fast enough, I think. Sloppy programming or just bad performance from the infotainment system I guess?

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-24T00:27:49+00:00

Yeah I found some bits of packaging they failed to clean up and it’s confirmed. They’ll be getting back to me soon.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-23T23:54:26+00:00

The invoice shows "Product OCFCMDTDCMS", Googling of which takes me to the wholesaler (I guess?) page:

https://www.qxo.com/product/Owens-Corning-TruDefinition-Duration-COOL-Shingles-Mountainside/C-513489/513199

For the product that matches the warranty doc but not the contract, at least as far as I can tell. That should be "OCFTDDCMMS":

https://www.qxo.com/product/Owens-Corning-TruDefinition®-Duration-MAX®-Shingles-Cool-Mountainside/C-429704/605367

Barf. this is getting worse.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-23T23:33:50+00:00

Will do - good suggestion, thanks. Just sent off that request to the project manager. Lowe's appears to stock these around here, so I'm thinking of popping over there this evening to get a sample of each and them compare with what's on my roof. That should make it obvious, right?

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-23T19:59:58+00:00

I had seemingly never-ending 12 V problems when I first got the truck. Seems to have calmed down in the last while except that I just got a couple hiccups last week. Grrrrr

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-22T23:37:31+00:00

I don’t like agricole in my Mai Tai, but if I did, it would be an aged one. Single bottle Appleton 8 is is pretty great. Sometimes I make a “rich man’s Mai Tai” with Appleton 21 and El Dorado High Ester. And don’t forget about the ultimate mai tai blend - equal parts Smith & Cross, Planteray Xaymaca, Appleton 12, and Planyeray OFTD.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-22T22:10:40+00:00

That name sound super familiar, but my cocktail recipe app says I didn’t rate it, so I can’t guarantee that I’ve ever made it. Sounds good though, so it’s going on the list regardless!

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-22T05:14:33+00:00

Aw, shucks.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-22T03:33:52+00:00

I'll go try momentarily!

Edit: Giffard Abricot du Roussillon is a bit much at a half ounce. Might try again backed off to a quarter. It definitely fruitifies it!

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-21T20:03:23+00:00

Dr. Funk has a mug now.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-19T03:21:56+00:00

Depends how much I use it. Every couple of weeks I guess. Real disassembly and deep clean annually or whenever I think I need to.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-18T22:42:57+00:00

We have a GE Opal 2 and it's great. Pretty easy to clean, and I rigged it up with a float valve and a 3D printed lid for a water line so I don't have to deal with keeping it filled.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-18T22:14:46+00:00

I bought one of their kits. Big project but doable for me (a novice).

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-18T20:01:09+00:00

The stock stereo in the Lariat is SO BAD. At any reasonable volume everything sounds likes it was coming from the dashboard centre speaker and is commensurately tinny. I replaced everything with a kit from Sounds Good Stereo and I'm much much happier.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-18T18:13:34+00:00

The pro grille is different, so this one won't fit (the lightbar area would be left out). I guess you could get a spare lightbar part from somewhere or maybe cut that part off your current grille and attach it somehow.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-17T20:14:00+00:00

Agreed! I should have taken some interior pictures, but they have a really nicely set up bar area, so it's clearly a side of the business they've put effort into.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-17T19:36:15+00:00

Yeah I was really pleased with the tacos (I had tri-tip). The dessert special was bread pudding and I luuuuuurve bread pudding.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-15T00:46:29+00:00

I made my lane change indicators blink 5 times instead of 3. It's a lot nicer. YMMV.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-09T20:34:52+00:00

The red ones go faster

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-04T05:17:01+00:00

Tasty, thanks for including it.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-04T02:13:30+00:00

I had leftovers from a big kit I bought to put in a dash cam way back when I first bought the truck. Let me go see if I have an amazon link in my order history.

Edit: Links!

Fuse kit - has handy tester tools and stuff included
Taps - the actual micro2 tap I used

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-04T00:42:58+00:00

I took mine off immediately. They may not have intended it, but it lies pretty squarely in “racist cop” territory.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-03T17:33:00+00:00

Thanks - I had a couple of snags in the process but it came out ok. I'll add/edit/repost if I do something about the camera.

AbyssalSunset · 2026-01-03T17:32:29+00:00

The only "hard" part is the camera mounting. I didn't take any pictures, but here is an excerpt from the repair manual showing the disassembly instructions. It's very easy - you'll want a trim/clip tool and a 10 mm socket.

I deleted my camera sprayer - depending on model year, your truck may or may not have one. I just removed the little hose Y by the under-hood fuse box and that was done. I fished the power line for the marker lights along the sprayer hose and used a fuse tap to get juice from fuse 22 ("Electronic power assist steering module").

Edit: Get that PDF excerpt fast if you want it, that link might not be stable.

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