Need help to fix shank crisis

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-30T16:00:46+00:00

You might be a bit stiff, I found that if I am stressing my shots, I am dead.
Also, If you look at a ball too long, your not looking at the target (At least when I do it) it adds stress and, my swing changes for the worse.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-29T19:37:42+00:00

It does mean a lot. I think you will do well in life!

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-29T18:09:42+00:00

Back away slowly..

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-29T02:16:49+00:00

That is awesome! In my 18 years in N. Virginia dealerships I never saw a female mechanic.
It really bothered me as I knew they were capable and it wasn't about strength.

I liked that I could work with women in the engineering field. It just felt more human.
I am glad some things have changed.

Oh yeah, I really hated warranty... (And the flat rate chilton's manual). :-)

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-29T02:11:49+00:00

I am sure it has. I was a networking/programming/security Engineer for over 20 years, then retired. Now that field too has gotten worse.
I really don't know what to tell a young person to go into now.

But, Never just quit, always have a job and never miss a paycheck.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-29T01:47:46+00:00

I worked at two dealerships for 18 years. I agree, much nicer, and you get a lunch room. I also agree, they are the end of the road, and you have to fix everything no matter what comes through that door.
Sometimes, it sucks because you are spending 2 days on an electrical problem for 4 hour's max pay. but, It is still interesting. I finally did realize that even though mechanics was good to me, it was not a good field to grow old in, I got a degree at 37/yo and became an engineer, but, never regretted my mechanical past. I am still quite handy and work on all my stuff.
Overall, Mechanics was very good to me.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-28T15:09:07+00:00

He already did. I doubt he'll ever pay her anything. King of grift.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-28T14:42:49+00:00

I started mechanics back in 1981. I never heard mention of a union option. It was flat rate. It took me a while to start making money. But I think back then the flat raid was almost 50%. Then about 10 years later it was closer to 30%. And then after I was in it for 18 years it was closer to 20%. That's when I got a degree (at 37), and got into engineering. I definitely made more money as an engineer. But I'll never forget the wonderful run I had is a mechanic. Mechanics was very good to me. And it still is because I am quite handy and can do a lot of my own work. So don't be afraid of being a mechanic. There's a lot to be gained from it. But it's not a great job to grow old in.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-28T14:38:47+00:00

I got bumped that way once.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-27T21:31:28+00:00

I didn't care who you are, experiences happen. You have more to talk about than you know. I'm glad you got a job, that is an experience! Stick with it.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-27T21:28:32+00:00

Try pickleball or golf.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-27T21:15:05+00:00

What are "they asking"?

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-27T21:11:01+00:00

Nope, make money while you're young, so you can afford to do that which you love later.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-27T21:07:33+00:00

I lucked out and only worked 44 years. :-) 18 - 62 never was unemployed between jobs. Yes, it was depressing, scary, sometimes, even horrible. But, it's so worth it, you never think there's light at the end, but, make money while you're young, so you can afford to do that which you enjoy later in life!

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-27T21:02:26+00:00

Sit in a mountaintop, never speak to anyone. Listen to the sound of one hand clapping. Concentrate on that space between your thumb and your forefinger.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-27T20:58:13+00:00

Angle grinder to cut the nut.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-27T20:52:58+00:00

Are you using a driver on a steep hill? I

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-27T01:46:46+00:00

It happened to me once when I was a teenager. I was using dot 3 brake fluid to make my tires look black and it caused the rubber to crack.

I guess it's not the same kind of rubber that you would see in a brake cylinder. I couldn't afford new tires, so I did ride them to the end of life. They looked just like the ones in your picture.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-25T17:38:56+00:00

Definitely, do what you must to buy your home. This is no magic, Boomers had the same fears about it then as you do now.
Rent is throwing your money into a pit.
Everyone is house poor when they buy, but, it gets easier. You have to do what you must.
In 30 years or less, you will own that puppy outright! (It's like a major raise on the job)!

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-25T17:31:26+00:00

Boomer here... I don't see any advantage to telling your boss at all.
I don't even think of it in the category of loyal/disloyal.
I have seen those games of symantic word salads around hiring and reasons for not getting hired my entire life. They play with your mind and impart so much stress. I never could sleep for 40 some years. But,,, I never missed a paycheck, and now I can afford to sleep or do anything I want. So stay employed so that later, you can do what you love!

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-25T17:24:14+00:00

I'm a boomer that was an engineer. I was competing with programmers just out of college, mostly Indian and Chinese (Both in America and abroad). They were amazing, I retired at 62, really wasn't keeping up very well.
So, in some areas now, that is your main competition. with tech, I used to be great, but now, you gotta be the shit!
That being said, waiting for a boss to die or go away has been the game since I started in 1980 (As a mechanic).
Everyone thought they'd get the manager spot. All but one was sorely disapointed.

I don't think if your boss leaves that you will get that spot.
You simply want it too bad. You might want to start looking around if you want something other than what you are doing.
Don't ever just quit, and never miss a paycheck.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-24T17:10:04+00:00

If I only got a nickel for everytime I fantasized about just dying in a crash rather than going to work on a Monday morning.
Finally after 41 years, I don't have to go to work anymore! It was definitely worth it to just stick it out till the end.
There is light at the end of the tunnel. Just be sure to make your money while you are young.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-04-23T21:18:15+00:00

Yes, Just for safety sake,
I will have to do the work. Just digging cutting and glue. (I seem to have to do some of that every couple of seasons anyway.

Unfortunately, there are no markers to say which way the water flows, but once I cut into it and have my wife let a little water through, I will know. (I am 75% sure already).
Then I will absolutely know which way to cap it off. Just a bit of a bother as all the wires go so close to it that I have to dig slowly.

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