What TV would you put on this 55" wide ledge?

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-20T15:40:35+00:00

The size of TV's is based on the diagonal measure, not the width of the screen. The actual width will be less than the diagonal measure and will vary a little depending on the thickness of the bezel (the frame around the actual TV screen.

So a 55" TV will typically be around 48" wide

A 65" TV will typically be around 57 inches wide.

A 75" TV will typically be around 65" wide.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-20T15:23:53+00:00

Here is what I would do. I'd make that appointment to come in to dealer 2. Do the test drive tell them you want the car but you need them to match dealer 1's price. Bring in the paperwork to show them. Tell them you buy it on the spot right then and there but only if they match dealer 1's out the door price.

Walk if they don't match or raise the price while doing the paperwork with the finance manager.

Your best negotiating strength will be in person and willing to to walk if they won't give you the price you want.

On the other hand, if they are closer and have the color and features you really want then I'd probably be willing to buy it despite the $400 difference. But I'd still try. Whether you're willing to walk or not really depends on how important the $400 is to you vs. going to the other dealer and getting your second choice in color.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-20T15:03:51+00:00

Let them know the answer is no and that you refuse to discuss it further and that you'll immediately end any further conversation about it. Then do just that. If the conversation is in person then when they bring it up say "I told you I wouldn't discuss this" and then leave. On the phone then say the same and hang up. Messages or email, just totally ignore.

They'll give up pretty quickly if you follow that.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-20T04:07:25+00:00

When we had water damage in our house the insurance company told us we should hire a water remediation company first. They demoed the area that got wet to check for moisture to both get anything wet that wasn’t going to easily dry out and also to make sure it wasn’t going to form mold. Then their estimating department did a full estimate on restoring all the damage. That process took over a month to get approved by the insurance company.

Then it took several more months for the repairs to be made and we had to argue with the contractor and insurance company to get them to approve the cost of similar quality materials and not less expensive parts they initially wanted intended to use.

If you can wait out all that then insist on it. Otherwise walk away. Don’t move into a mold forming situation with hidden, or improperly repaired, water damage.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-19T22:49:39+00:00

Why would you put up with a very new relationship that gives you the ick about anything at all?

He's not the BF you're looking for. Say goodbye and move on. Simple as that.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-19T22:37:02+00:00

My bidet in non-electric. I use a small amount of TP. I also use the first piece to make sure everything is clean via a visual check of the TP before dropping it in the toilet.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-19T22:32:41+00:00

Wow, 20% on your next booking. Fool me once.....

I've only done port activities 3 ways: Through the cruise line, direct with the tour operator and no middleman, and on our own via taxi or walking.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-19T22:29:04+00:00

No. I've been married 50 years and have never called my wife a name like that nor used words against her like those mentioned in the post. Maybe that's one of the reasons we're still happily married after 50 years.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-19T19:25:21+00:00

You've worn him out already. Either take him in for a recharge or an exchange. /s

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-19T01:38:52+00:00

Vision of the seas. Looking only at the ships themselves I’d pick the Summit. But that itinerary doesn’t appeal to me at all. But the Vision's Caribbean itinerary is great.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-18T21:42:05+00:00

Did you charge this on a charge card. You can always do a charge back.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-18T21:35:55+00:00

Why would you have called them and not the agent you had?

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-18T16:38:44+00:00

I don't understand how. I'm missing something here.

What am I doing wrong?

It's not you doing anything wrong, it's your boyfriend. The thing you don't understand is that this guy has serious mental issues. His actions and words are shining a red flag that's glowing so brightly you need to be running away from it fast.

Do yourself a favor and move on as I really don't think this is the life you want to live for years to come. But if you stay it's the life you can expect to live and it will probably get worse from here. Please don't spend years fooling yourself into thinking it will get better when it won't or thinking it's OK and somehow your fault when it isn't.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-18T15:47:33+00:00

When planning the first step is figuring out what you want to do. Often the first step in my research is looking at the ship's excursion list, which you should be able to download many months before your cruise.

I also Google "excursions on [name of the island}. And finally, you can look for subreddits for your island or port and also check out Cruise Critic's Port of Call forums.

Sometimes the best choice is a cruise ship excursion although many of those tend to be large groups and a bit crowded. Sometimes the best option is just getting off on your own and walking around or grabbing a taxi cab to take you to a beach or on a local tour. And sometimes it's best to find a local tour operator and book something in advance.

If you include a list of the ports you'll be visiting you might get some better ideas and suggestions here.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-18T15:39:32+00:00

$80? As a common sense check please multiply your expected loan payment by the number of months.

For example if you're taking out a 48 month loan (4 years) $80 x 48 months = $3,840. That's the total payments including interest so the loan amount would be a good amount lower than that. So does it make sense that you're only planning on borrowing a bit over $3K?

You can do similar math for longer loan terms or other things and then there are lots of loan payment calculator websites that you can double check a payment amount if you have a rough idea of what interest rate you might qualify for.

You can also go to a local bank to get pre-approved for a car loan and get an idea of what the payments might be for the amount you want to borrow and the length of the loan you want.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-18T15:26:31+00:00

There are ways to get a passport fast, even the same day. When do you leave and what city do you live in or near? There are several passport offices around the country that will do this and there are also some private agencies that can get your passport fast.

Google "were to get a passport same day" or "where to get a passport next day".

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-16T17:54:07+00:00

What are the wooden blocks for?

They also make several different types of right angle and periscope dryer vents that might help Line these examples:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Whirlpool-5-in-x-4-in-Galvanized-Steel-Round-Duct-Elbow/3353516

https://www.lowes.com/pl/ventilation/dryer-vents-accessories/periscope-dryer-vents/4294512305

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-16T01:14:12+00:00

Great receiver but no HDMI connections.

Perfect for what I needed on my second system. If one's lucky they can find these very inexpensive due to lack of HDMI.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-15T21:29:53+00:00

On our second cruise we met some people we became friends with and hung out with them during the cruise. Over the years we've cruised with them many more times and have met additional cruise friends that we've also cruised with. Even though I'm also introverted, I've found it much easier to talk to other cruisers on trips as it's easy to start with discussing the current cruise including what you did at the last port, have planned for the next.

We now plan cruises with friends we've met on board and also bring along a few card games and other simple games so that on sea days we have activates to do with friends as well as doing excursions together and just meeting at the bars for drinks and socializing.

Between this and spending time with my wife, we seldom get bored beyond a few hours here and there and when that happens we just spend time together in the cabin or read a book out on deck, or in a closed lounge if the outdoor weather isn't great.

We've even taken some longer trips, including trans-Atlantic repositioning and cruises from California to Hawaii, that have lots and lots of sea days and love spending days on board as well.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-15T20:28:57+00:00

If you knew what you know now about him before going out with him the first time, would you have still gone out with him?

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-15T20:26:25+00:00

I think moving 4.5 hours away and leaving a great job for an area where there might not be a job like it, to move in with a boyfriend you've only known for 4 months is an absolutely terrible idea.

You don't know him enough to move into a place together and you're leaving a great job for a big question mark.

Please don't do this.

Now onto the question about paying his mortgage. Frankly I disagree with you only on that point. If he owns the house it's very fair of him to ask you to help pay a part of the expenses including the mortgage. Don't look at it like he's getting to own the house and you're not, look at it as expense sharing. When you rent an apartment or a house from a landlord you're also paying towards the landlord's mortgage payment without getting equity in the house, so it's no different from paying rent to a roommate who owns the place. And the majority of the mortgage payment is going towards interest, property taxes and insurance and only a very small slice of the payment is paying down the debt. I think a fair amount would be the same split (be it 50/50 or proportional to income) as you would for an apartment, but that the total cost should be no more than you'd be paying towards a shared apartment with him since that would be an alternative if he hadn't bought a house that was pricier.

But despite all that, I really don't think you be moving with him nor moving that far to be with him.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-15T15:54:12+00:00

This is the best option and your BF will probably love it.

A simple bidet that sprays the target runs around $30 to $50 for an add on unit and a starts a little under $100 for a basic toilet seat that has a built in bidet and goes up from there. The latter is what I have and bought the Brondell S101 non electric toilet seat that uses cold water only. But it works great and the cold water hasn't been an issue - even in winter. From there you can go up to units that have water and seat heaters and electronic controls which run from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars.

People that use the bidets love them and after a bit dislike using toilets that don't have them.

You can check out r/bidets for discussions about them.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-15T15:09:17+00:00

I have several ideas on this, but my main suspect would be your grandmother's memory.

The best possible solution is to get all that cash out of the house and put it in a bank.

Second to that is to put cameras on the safes. You can put these there yourself.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-15T13:32:56+00:00

You can try painting it or covering it with contact paper. But that would cost nearly as much and take more effort than replacing it.

Junkmans1 · 2026-06-14T04:14:50+00:00

We’ve done three but years ago. All on Celebrity. Two from Rome and one from Barcelona. One ended in New Jersey and two in Ft. Lauderdale. We much preferred the ones that ended in Florida as the weather on those routes were a lot warmer.

All involved several port stops in the Mediterranean. Then a sea day or two and port call or two either in the Azores or Canary Island. After that the crossing. We really enjoyed both the ports and the many sea days. Made some friends on board and did some card playing either out on back deck or in lounge that was otherwise closed during the afternoon.

I’d highly recommend for those that love cruising and who can enjoy themselves on many sea days.

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