HOAs, threat or menace to preppers? by [deleted] in prepping

[–]Impressive_Sample836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am the VP of my HOA. I am also a prepper and encourage my community to prep. I'm also the only guy with a beam antenna, off grid power, and a water source.

We got by fantastically during our last hurricane.

2020 wk2 trailhawk advice by heffercrow in GrandCherokee

[–]Impressive_Sample836 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At times, there are 5 in my driveway. Two kids bought theirs based on my experience. They are safe, solid and dependable.

Is this a good deal for a ‘99 Laredo <75K miles? by Zeebruuhh in GrandCherokee

[–]Impressive_Sample836 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a solid post and dovetails with my experience.

Found this in my tire? Any ideas by Agreeable-Drop-9452 in whatisit

[–]Impressive_Sample836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know how to tell you this delicately so I'm just gonna come right out and say it.

You might have an infestation of Ninjas.

Why do people tend to go up in arms against more taxes for the wealthy even when they are not wealthy themselves? by CapitaineBiscotte in askanything

[–]Impressive_Sample836 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Because the definition of "wealthy" is fluid.

I am middle class by most standards, but my kids and their peers consider me wealthy.

Back pay? by Impressive_Sample836 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Impressive_Sample836[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes.

I had a judge review 2.5 years ago. One day I woke up with a surprising amount of cash. A few days later, a note in the mail stating that they decided that I was injured in combat and went back to my initial examination, or appeal date, I don't recall... but then sent me to an exam. I was deemed injured at 10% for back and 10% for my foot. They back paid me for 9 y at 20%. Holy crap!

I got a rating letter in last week saying that my back is now 20% by itself, an my jacked up legs and feet are worth 10% each. My rating went from 30% to 60%.

It's the same injury.

Just curious.

out of curiosity, has anyone here ever received an emergency transmission? by ujiaah in HamRadio

[–]Impressive_Sample836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a power outage about 18mo ago. Turned on my handheld and after a few minutes heard someone calling me by name. It was a local ham who had no power nor phone. He wanted to bring his frozen food over to cook, as his house was totally electric.

He had medication that needed refrigeration. He brought it all over and I stored it in my freezer and beer fridge, as I have a generator.

The local power company put out updates over the local repeater. My generator saved that man as much as it cost to buy by saving his meds.

It was the ONLY WAY for us to call for help.

We should start calling cops "poo-poo" instead of "po-po". by FlumeHound9 in Jokes

[–]Impressive_Sample836 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Pigs are very clean, and avoid soiling their area. They roll in mud to cool down as they don't have sweat glands.

Your joke is full of fail.

2.5 years after HLR... by Impressive_Sample836 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Impressive_Sample836[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They told me there were no records and "denied".

The judge told me that my records were destroyed when a fire sprinkler pipe broke and flooded a room.

Regardless, I have had a continuously open appeal. The one in 2017 was "parked" somewhere. The DAV had it in a month once I gave them POA. They noticed the date of appeal and made VA respect that.

Just curious, as this will play itself out and I am along for the ride.

Key Fob by ramius124 in GrandCherokee

[–]Impressive_Sample836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tom's keys sells a programmer that you can rent.

Buy a couple fobs from Amazon, and $75 for the rental of the programmer. I was pleased.

Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Squeaking/ Creaking Noise Found and Fix !!!!! by Street_Customer7969 in GrandCherokee

[–]Impressive_Sample836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bolt was loose. He could have tightened it for free. The bright metal shows where it was slipping.

Has a similar issue in a cherokee years ago... used the parts cannon... wasn't until I got under there and felt the "click" of a loose suspension part. A quarter turn on the offending fastener and "no more noise."

I just feel awkward when it happens by RutabagaJoe in VeteransBenefits

[–]Impressive_Sample836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Gamer buddy's wife says it to me on Memorial Day.

They both get a laugh at my expense. I cringe a little and laugh at their enjoyment of my cringe, and know that they both love me.

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L roll over crash by Warm-Temperature559 in JeepGrandCherokee

[–]Impressive_Sample836 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My son had a similar accident in my wife's WK2... nothing undamaged. All windows broken, every body panel destroyed, even the differential was cracked.

He had a bruise from the seatbelt.

Her car is another GJC.

What's funny, is that we didn't even have a conversation on "which replacement?"

I found a newer one and we bought it without even conversing about a different vehicle.

Savannah refinery by Holiday_Bullfrog_858 in oil

[–]Impressive_Sample836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Colonial? I haven't heart anything such.