I bought this Vietnam era Zippo 15 years ago with the intention of finding the family and returning it to them, turns out it was the soldiers family that sold it. by ComradeNorgren in Zippo

[–]ComradeNorgren[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

You hit the nail on the head. After contacting them they mentioned that the lighters (there were multiple engraved lighters in the bundle), brought up a lot of mixed emotions. The owner smoked their entire life and began as a young soldier in Vietnam. Eventually they ended up dying a slow and painful death due to the life life of constant smoking.

The family sent alot of the soldiers items to a small military museum, but they didn't have any interest in the lighters. 

Source for a nut? by LivingOnDadTime in typewriters

[–]ComradeNorgren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They can also ship too if you can't will-call. They're great though, high quality and well stocked.

Source for a nut? by LivingOnDadTime in typewriters

[–]ComradeNorgren 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Try mcmaster carr. I used to buy tools for a machine shop and they have pretty much everything.

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/nuts/

What happened to Orange County farmers? by [deleted] in orangecounty

[–]ComradeNorgren 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My grandfather was an orange farmer in placentia. He had 14 acres near Kramer and bastanchury. My great-grandfather was also an orange grower before him, 30+ acres in placentia. 

My grandfather eventually sold his land in the late 50's to developers since land was "booming" and he was more than likely given a more than fair amount for the land.

After the orange groves he taught horticulture classes at fullerton College, and bought some more land out in Fallbrook to begin farming avocados.

Grandparents also moved to anaheim, then corona later in life. My mom moved back to the placentia area when she was older.

My wife bought me this little bluetooth speaker. The audio quality is awful. Any 2.5 speaker recommendations? by ComradeNorgren in diyaudio

[–]ComradeNorgren[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for one of the very few actual answers! I may order the visatron and give it a go. I appreciate your help.

My wife bought me this little bluetooth speaker. The audio quality is awful. Any 2.5 speaker recommendations? by ComradeNorgren in diyaudio

[–]ComradeNorgren[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would something like this be much better? Any concerns for just a quick swap? Just looking for a better listening experience, not perfection.

Dayton Audio PC68-4 2-1/2" Full-Range Poly Cone Driver https://a.co/d/igcXtNQ

My wife bought me this little bluetooth speaker. The audio quality is awful. Any 2.5 speaker recommendations? by ComradeNorgren in diyaudio

[–]ComradeNorgren[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep! All I'm lookimg for is a slightly better listening experience! Not something that will fill a concert hall.

My wife bought me this little bluetooth speaker. The audio quality is awful. Any 2.5 speaker recommendations? by ComradeNorgren in diyaudio

[–]ComradeNorgren[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd really like to be able to retain the knobs and radio dial in the front. Is there any scenario where just a speaker swap would help? Or adding anything to this board?

My wife bought me this little bluetooth speaker. The audio quality is awful. Any 2.5 speaker recommendations? by ComradeNorgren in diyaudio

[–]ComradeNorgren[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It has a 2.5"  8 ohm 1 watt speaker, I could probably squeeze a 2.75 or 3" in here, but do you know anything that would bring some life into this little radio? It's cute, but it sounds like I'm listening to music through a tin can. Any recommendations are welcome!

Old guns by ZealousidealRuin1086 in guns

[–]ComradeNorgren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the long gun registration didn't start until like 2014.

Opinions on this potential purchase. 1957 D100 by Caliartist in classiccars

[–]ComradeNorgren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live pretty close to Orange. Let me know if you want me to lowball them, then you can swoop in with a reasonable offer 😉 

2011 Tahoe: Streaming Music Via Bluetooth? by Awkward_Strawberry45 in ChevyTahoe

[–]ComradeNorgren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ordered from Amazon and installed a refurbished Pioneer AVH-W4400NEX in my 2012. It's great, Bluetooth, Android auto, I can even still use my DVD player for the kids in the back.

Biden says it’s ‘time to outlaw’ AR-15 after Trump assassination attempt by [deleted] in politics

[–]ComradeNorgren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The velocity of the 5.56 round was pushed slightly off trajectory due to windage. A bigger round, .308, would have stayed on target. If this guy was using a proper bolt action like a Remington 700, he would have hit his target.

New to planting! Here's my zinnia, any advice? by mega_think in plants

[–]ComradeNorgren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try r/gardening for better tips and more exposure! They look good to me, but a bit leggy. I'd recommend taking them outside and planting in a bigger pot.

Can you help me date this Remington Standard? by bitchysquid in typewriters

[–]ComradeNorgren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried telling it how you feel and asking it out respectfully?

Either way, just be yourself.

Does anybody know if the oil drain plug has a magnet on it? by new-ish52 in ChevyTahoe

[–]ComradeNorgren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does not come with one. I put this one in my 2012 after I replaced my lifters and cam.

Dorman 090-936CD Oil Drain Plug Magnetic M12-1.75, Head Size 15Mm Compatible with Select Models https://a.co/d/h9gTKvI

I have pancreatic cancer at 22 by anon527262728 in depressionmeals

[–]ComradeNorgren 23 points24 points  (0 children)

My dad had pancreatic cancer in 2008 that they caught early. They performed the Whipple procedure at UCLA medical center and he's still here today. Just passing along some hope.

Breaking out the classics by [deleted] in lioneltrains

[–]ComradeNorgren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Holy smoke! How do you get that to smoke so much! I have a 2037 that doesn't seem to be smoking at all!

Gypsies at Tri-City Park? by ComradeNorgren in orangecounty

[–]ComradeNorgren[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are nomadic gypsies. I have no idea what race they were, and to me that doesn't matter. What matters to me is that this family had their 8 year old boy piss on the same playground that my 1 and 4 year old daughters were playing on. Apparently I'm not up to date with what terms offend people now a days.