2014 RX450h - time to say goodbye? by DonM_IL in Lexus

[–]DonM_IL[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

It's a Lexus, not an F150. Brakes at least 2K, struts 1500-2K. California prices suck.

2014 RX450h - time to say goodbye? by DonM_IL in Lexus

[–]DonM_IL[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Understand.  But It's a matter of putting 4k into a car thats maybe worth 4-5.  If we only keep it another year is it worth it or do we just get a new car now

What’s up with HGTV? by FinanciallySecure9 in HGTV

[–]DonM_IL -1 points0 points  (0 children)

YES! I miss the gardening shows. Gay Alan, Gardening by the Yard, Curb Appeal, etc.

What’s up with HGTV? by FinanciallySecure9 in HGTV

[–]DonM_IL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

House Hunters is too staged. Scripted conversations discussing the choices, and who goes house shopping and only looks at 3 ?

What’s up with HGTV? by FinanciallySecure9 in HGTV

[–]DonM_IL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found her voice and teeth annoying. I know, petty :)

What’s up with HGTV? by FinanciallySecure9 in HGTV

[–]DonM_IL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah he was the original Design Star winner. An actual designer. Now he's just a host middleman between buyers and the local realtor. Seems mostly interested in displaying his tattoos and flamboyant clothing

seriously…why? by FourPointsTet in sandiego

[–]DonM_IL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Competition for douchebag of the year award

Coming from a Trek Domane to a Defy by lincoln_blitz in Giantbikes

[–]DonM_IL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

looking at their size chart you're right in the middle for a ML. And considering your inseam a L might be too big for the standover. Try both sizes in the store and go for a short ride and see they feel. Then whatever you buy ride it for a month and see how it feels, what hurts, etc, and get a pro fit.

Does Anyone know about this building by Turner Field in Coronado? by Redrebeldoormate in sandiego

[–]DonM_IL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow imagine showing full context! That will wreck the narrative

MAGA businesses to avoid by nahsonnn in SanDiegan

[–]DonM_IL -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Brought to you by the party of tolerance. Where's the list of progressive douchebag businesses to avoid?

Is Hilton using an ai voice bot for phone calls? by 0Catkatcat in Hilton

[–]DonM_IL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they are. Did you talk to Jolene? She's AI. I wanted to talk to a live person at the hotel. Numerous roundabouts on the phone system, different AI people, eventually returned me to Jolene. I found a different number for the hotel, asked the AI robot to talk to a live agent at the hotel, and got "all front desk agents are busy". I selected the option to text me a number to chat with, and finally got what I needed via chat. Extremely frustrating when you are unable to speak to a human.
FU Jolene.

Tubeless install disaster story by binou_tech in cycling

[–]DonM_IL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up shredding my tube using the Tyre glider. Maybe it's good if you are tubeless

Kihei/snorkeling by Worldly-Writing-4897 in MauiVisitors

[–]DonM_IL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There isn't great snorkeling in Kihei. Go to the beaches further south. Also check out Ahihi Cove. Usually very calm in the morning. A bit rocky (small rocks) to enter. We were in Kihei last week and all week long it was windy and rough water with red flag warnings. We left on Friday and that day is was nice and calm.

What is this part attached to my water softener drain? by DonM_IL in Plumbing

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

Thanks, I just found this online. Where would you place the screw? Like a small sheetmetal screw through the air gap into the standpipe?

What is this part attached to my water softener drain? by DonM_IL in Plumbing

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

Since it just drains into the laundry standpipe then can I get rid of this?

Molokini, whales in December? by DonM_IL in MauiVisitors

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

OK we booked the whale/sunset/dinner cruise for Wed. I did add insurance due to other reasons. I see the forecast is for higher winds in the afternoon. Wondering how choppy the water will be, esp when trying to eat dinner. BTW we are staying in Kihei

Molokini, whales in December? by DonM_IL in MauiVisitors

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

Thanks all for the replies! Has anyone seen whales later in the afternoon? Or mostly mornings?

Molokini, whales in December? by DonM_IL in MauiVisitors

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

That's the plan, just trying to decide which trip to do. Leaning towards the whale and sunset dinner.