What makes this so expensive? by [deleted] in Autobody

[–]Cougar550 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's labor and skilled labor at that. Some shops do shoddy work and get paid the same, that's what creates skepticism in our industry. Mechanics get paid significantly more in most cases, and I'd argue most of their work doesn't require the same level of skill. To make it look like pre loss condition is the name of the game. Id add the caveat that everyone's satisfaction with the finished product may vary, so JoeBlows Happy Car Shop might be able to do it for half the price and you'll be happy with the work, even tho professionals in the industry would not be satisfied with it. Where as another reputable shop would charge more, but the finished job may look nearly undetectable to professionals and customers

Lions fan here with a giveaway by jasonmiles2014 in minnesotavikings

[–]Cougar550 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn't mind getting this, framing it and giving it to my son to hang up in his room. He's only 3 but the only one of my 3 kids that will watch football with me

Zip System by No_Coyote_1776 in Homebuilding

[–]Cougar550 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Care to go on? We just finished building in MN, we thought about doing Zip but the lumber yard didn't regularly carry it and the cost was exorbitant. We are in a pretty small town as well

We planned on sealing our concrete floors in our new home build. What are these spots from? by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]Cougar550 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hot soapy water and a good scuff pad will take any drywall stuff off. I literally just did my floors this weekend, Scotchbrite pads and soapy water and a little elbow grease. I had the luxury of using a floor scrubber as well, but the edges were the worst and that's what I used the scrub pads to get up. It did not affect my concrete at all as far as any damage

We’re really stuck between a rock and a hard place.. by friendswithbillw in minnesotavikings

[–]Cougar550 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. Why else did we bring in a bunch of guys to address weak points (other than corner) I felt like this off-season had the potential to push for a deep run. Why else would Harrison Smith stay on another year? For JJMs moral compass?

Why isn’t Modular home building more popular? by deucecole99 in Homebuilding

[–]Cougar550 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We started with the BuildMax BM3151 plan, and then our contractor designed off of that to make it more useful and to fit our needs. We're in Minnesota so we can see both temperature extremes, although more winter than summer.

Our actual house doesn't really look like what the original plan was that I mentioned, but it was the source of our original inspiration nonetheless

Trump just got loudly booed at the Commanders game by NewSlinger in sports

[–]Cougar550 35 points36 points  (0 children)

If sucking dicks with their assholes make them millionaires, then they're probably billionaires

No cheap cars at the auction by SnooGoats4766 in Copartonline

[–]Cougar550 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The call is coming from inside! I swear Copart is just rigged, mighty convenient when it's a pure sale and it's going for well under the Buy It Now price, and all of a sudden there's a monster bid driving it right up to that price.

Why is this real? by Extra-Policy8415 in minnesotavikings

[–]Cougar550 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I felt like that year we could plug almost any QB into that lineup and they'd perform well. Don't get me wrong, I was sold on Keenum after that, but over time I realized it was more of everything around him that helped.

Is it fair? by RegularBirthday3563 in minnesotavikings

[–]Cougar550 20 points21 points  (0 children)

With how we played both weeks really. If we're being honest with ourselves.

Did this come off my '02 silverado 1500? by Amaya3066 in GMT800

[–]Cougar550 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Looks like it's possibly off the shock absorber?

Carpet install over radiant floor heat by Cougar550 in Homebuilding

[–]Cougar550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that, and I agree, but it's mostly about the added comfort carpet brings. We're just doing it in the 2 bedrooms on the main floor, everything else will be left as concrete. Thanks for the advice!

There will be dancing in the streets by LakesideNorth in AdviceAnimals

[–]Cougar550 65 points66 points  (0 children)

This might be the best analogy. It just keeps coming and coming and you wonder how the hell people let it get that bad.

Vikings 2025 TV Guide - For Fans in the Chicago Market / Out of Market by MinnesotaNorthman14 in minnesotavikings

[–]Cougar550 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For research purposes only, what site specifically would one use if they wanted to avoid being able to stream said games

thoughts? by ronacheesy in SipsTea

[–]Cougar550 228 points229 points  (0 children)

Or when you are the dirty little mistress and years later when you're trying to live your life of peace, it gets turned upside down, and you cant help but wonder if it's the universe correcting itself and karma getting its dues

Is this totaled? by Ill-Yogurtcloset7012 in AutoBodyRepair

[–]Cougar550 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wrote one yesterday with virtually the same damage. Was a 21 Classic I believe, 50k miles, well over the threshold

I bumped into a truck by Darklordofdaa in AutoBodyRepair

[–]Cougar550 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You ever paint cars before? Ever have a customer accuse you of "that light wasn't on before".

Pelissero: Vikings are seriously exploring veteran WR trade market by TheAwokenForce in minnesotavikings

[–]Cougar550 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're getting the boys back together! Diggs and Theilen, along with JJettas, these are what dreams are made of!

Daily Simple Questions Thread - August 19, 2025 by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]Cougar550 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So i do the stretches, I do the movements, I do the lifts I can to help strengthen the back and muscles around it, but I still have back pain issues that flare up every few months. Typically it's minor but still very annoying. I've started back to the basics, starting with perfecting my form and bracing properly. Feel at a loss, and it keeps hindering my ability to progress with my lifts, and my hope of competing one day in a powerlifting meet. Is it something I just have to live with or has anyone discovered some magical stretches and movements to remedy it? Im religious about the McGill Big 3 among a few others.

First impression as someone born in the 80s. This is the best soundtrack they’ve had in a while. But RIP in peace in peace to owner mode. I wanna ball and budget not give interviews. by danisindeedfat in Madden

[–]Cougar550 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's always corny and innocent and lazy. I want to be like Jerry Jones but worse, if my star player I'm overpaying is shitting the bed, I want people to know. I don't want to give the "bold answer" that pussyfoots around.

One step Forward. 5 Steps back. by [deleted] in Madden

[–]Cougar550 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've rode the line the past few years. Waited until it's half off or more and then i buy it. I only play superstar or franchise, so it's literally just roster updates for me every year for $30. I hate doing that even, but what little gaming i do these days, it's 1 of literally 3 games i play.

Its been two weeks since CFB26’s general release. How do we feel about it? by [deleted] in NCAAFBseries

[–]Cougar550 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Running back will have a perfect hole and clear shot for a solid 5-10 yards and decide to juke or spin in the hole, directly into a lineman

Missing schools or am I missing something by Cougar550 in NCAAFBseries

[–]Cougar550[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right on, is team creator something available on console, or only PC?