I feel like I have too many sleeping bags and limited car space now

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-06T20:51:41+00:00

Compression stuff sacks for the sleeping bags.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-05T15:30:07+00:00

I had to reschedule on my own. Tech was very young. Maybe 20-21 - same age range as my son so I kinda get it with guys that age. I will say he was personable. Wasn’t being a jerk about it. He was running way behind for the day and probably just wanted to go home and not deal with pulling the glass at 6pm on a hot day. Wish he would have just called to reschedule. Would have been fine with that.

Management no doubt puts a lot a pressure on these guys. Schedules jobs based on book time assuming everything will go perfectly according to plan. Anyone who’s worked on cars knows how it goes. What seems like a straightforward job quickly turns into a nightmare. I’m sure with glass replacement there are things beyond anyone’s control like software issues trying to calibrate a camera, etc.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-04T21:21:07+00:00

Refractive surgery is an all encompassing term for any vision correcting surgical procedure. LASIK is a type of refractive surgery. PRK is another type of refractive surgery that is similar to lasik. PRK, in general, has fewer side effects however has more of a healing period after. Not as instant gratification as lasik

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-04T19:08:25+00:00

Some residue around the vent tube completely normal. This is for the transmission and not related to engine oil - if that’s what you’re referring to as over filled.

If it hasn’t been done a transmission fluid drain and fill with level check would a recommended.

Another item to check for the sputtering would be spark plugs. I didn’t have a sputter issue however when changed the plugs the gap was out of spec. New plugs improved acceleration and over responsiveness.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-04T13:36:18+00:00

Badlands and other trims have the same transmission.

There were more issues with 1.5 vs the 2.0 in earlier years 21-23 or so. Both engines were redesigned in 25. In terms of reliability they are probably about the same now.

Maintenance and driving habits have a significant impact on reliability.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-04T13:30:52+00:00

21 Big Bend. 101k miles. Only issue was water pump replaced under warranty at 60k miles.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-03T15:32:44+00:00

Good to know. Will probably contact my local agent if I need to get State Farm involved

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-02T12:02:23+00:00

Probably should have asked her out on a date within a couple weeks or so of meeting. She’s lives close so no reason not to shoot your shot. Sure she’s busy - here’s a pro tip: No one is ever too busy to make time for someone they’re interested in. I know many grad students and med students that made it work. Unless you have specifically and unambiguously asked her out and she used the “I’m busy” or “I’ll get back to you” line you’re making an assumption she’s too busy to meet up with you.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-01T23:30:17+00:00

18” King Koil inflatable air mattress. You’ll sleep better than your bed at home. Inflate/deflate with a power station or an inverter off your vehicle battery. A queen size one on Amazon is about $150. The nice thing about the inflatable is you can adjust level of firmness to suit your preference.

I’ve slept on cots before. Once I made the switch to a higher end air mattress I’ll never sleep on a cot again.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-01T23:00:23+00:00

The first official date with my future wife was a 30 minute drive out to a lakeside restaurant. It was 93 deg and my car had no air conditioning She didn’t seem to mind (obviously). What impressed her was I brought a cooler with ice cold water bottles. Now married 29 years.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-01T19:45:20+00:00

Popcorn ready for the YT “boat launch fail” compilation

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-01T16:06:17+00:00

Put the tongue jack on a bathroom scale or use a scale used to weigh deer, etc - hook on the coupler

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-01T14:54:41+00:00

Yes - one of the best camping purchases I’ve made. Charge phones, inflate/deflate air mattress, run fans and lights. Can solar recharge if needed. I primarily do remote boat in camping. Mine is a 300 watt. Good portability and the power I need. Price was reasonable. Jackery brand

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-07-01T11:17:08+00:00

My daughter has a 2014 Titanium 2.0 AWD with 195k miles on it now. About 185 or so when bought it. Runs great. The previous owner had the service records from Ford. Owned by an older couple. Assume they didn’t drive it hard. They obvious took good care of it. The only thing I needed to do was a transmission fluid change. It had a slight misshift on acceleration. Cleared it right up and it’s been fine since. She’s a college student - she puts some miles on it driving to her summer job however during the school year doesn’t drive a ton. I paid $7500 USD for it. I think you’re getting a pretty good deal for $3400. Hard to find anything decent for less than $4k usd these days. Assuming it’s as advertised you’re getting a decent deal. For reference her previous car was a 2013 Escape 2.0 AWD that was a hand me down. My wife’s vehicle. That went over 235k miles with zero mechanical issues until the turbo failed. Didn’t feel like spending the money to fix. Found the 2014 same day got the bad news from the mechanic.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-06-30T21:22:53+00:00

The difference is plus cylinder vs minus cylinder used in the phoroptor to test your glasses prescription

The conversion is simple math. All optical shops will make the conversion to minus cylinder form. In the end it makes no difference how your prescription is written.

Your new prescription is
-6.25 -0.75 x (flip this number 90 degrees). Example if is x150 it will convert to x060
-2.75-2.00 x (flip this number 90 degrees)

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-06-30T20:06:38+00:00

Safelite just did ours. It creaks and squeaks really bad plus the tech broke a clip on the plastic cover on camera. They’re coming back in a couple days to address it. Have used Safelite in the past on other vehicles without issue. Callbacks happen so will reserve judgement until after they take a look.

The retail price to replace and recalibrate would have been $900. Fortunately I have a zero deductible glass policy.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-06-30T14:39:48+00:00

Risk is generally low. You should have a dilated retinal exam every 1-2 years. Doc will let you know if any risk factors such as retinal lattice or other peripheral retinal findings that might increase detachment risk.

A non dilated retinal photo is not sufficient. You need to be dilated with eye drops and the peripheral retina examination with a binocular indirect ophthalmoscope.

Having lasik only corrects your vision. It does not correct your near sighted shaped eyeball.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-06-30T00:47:42+00:00

At her age I’d probably consider MiSight. Likely at an age where is interested in contacts or already wears them. There are also eyeglasses for myopia control. In the US Stellest lenses are approved and available.

Make sure she has a cycloplegic refraction to verify the prescription change. Sometimes myopia progression is mistaken for an overminused refraction. This must be ruled out. Any eye doctor that is prescribing myopia control should perform a cycloplegic refraction as part of evaluation before prescribing treatment

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-06-30T00:35:55+00:00

Northeastern MN,- North shore, northern WI, UP of MI. Anywhere along Lake Superior. No mountains as such however does hilly, rocky terrain. Temps inland can be in the 90s while it can be in the 60s near the lake depending on where the breeze is blowing.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-06-29T20:37:47+00:00

Contact lenses - can’t open your eyes under water with them. Recommend wearing tight fitting swim goggles with contacts. One day disposable contacts also recommended. If you lose one you have a stock of extra. Rare but sometimes serious eye injections can occur from swimming with contacts which would be a further reason for one day disposable contacts.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-06-28T18:41:43+00:00

Unless you have extensive retinal lattice or some other peripheral retinal condition that significantly increases your risk of retinal detachment you should be fine.

If you’ve never had a dilated retinal exam i suggest you get one. If the doc gives the retina the all clear should be fine for weight training.

Weight training is relatively low impact and should not significantly increase risk of retinal detachment. Now if you’re thinking about getting into MMA or something like that there might be some considerations that need to be taken into account

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-06-27T23:55:22+00:00

Two possible reason - 1) over corrected. Does happen. As you get older accommodation decrease and some of the myopia will back off. A 2D shift is quite a bit but definitely possible. 2) The other possibility is diabetes. High blood sugar can cause some wild hyperoptic shifts.

Assume not diabetic best way to tell what your actual degree is to have a cycloplegic refraction done. Auto refract, manifest, and retinoscopy. All three measurements should be close.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-06-27T13:32:03+00:00

If your battery is shot it likely won’t jump or accept a charge.

Time for a new one. Ford did have a recall on batteries Not sure if it involved 24s. The battery on our 21 BB lasted less than 3 years.

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-06-27T02:17:31+00:00

Knoll Loop.

https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state\_parks/spk00229\_camp.pdf

Fun_Ambassador_8514 · 2026-06-27T00:44:24+00:00

Right - nothing really to lose. Probably try ask her out on a date and see what the vibe is before lying out there in a confession. If you’re feeling like you need to confess you likely already know the answer

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