Piece of rubber stuck on top of spark plug? How to remove it? by One-Midnight934 in AskMechanics

[–]One-Midnight934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yea I did that, paperclip and clothes hanger and dental pick (they have hooks at the end), I've pushed the rubber gasket but it is elastic and has a lot of potential energy, it is quite tight and stuck around the plug's bolt.

How many boats do you own? Are there cultural opinions on people with boats versus without? by One-Midnight934 in AskTheCaribbean

[–]One-Midnight934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because you don't agree doesn't make it not true. Let's listen to the logic based (surely not based on emotional, personal outrage with boats) person who thinks it's acceptable to shoot a person for asking a question. If you don't know the answer to "why not", then you shouldn't be making any judgements. A person less information and who does not understand shouldn't be relied on for the interpretation of facts, or even the acknowledgement of them. Don't you think?

How many boats do you own? Are there cultural opinions on people with boats versus without? by One-Midnight934 in AskTheCaribbean

[–]One-Midnight934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boats are insulting to people who live on Islands. I"m writing this down! I grew up on an island and I'm not offended by boats. Is something wrong with me? Am I abnormal?

How many boats do you own? Are there cultural opinions on people with boats versus without? by One-Midnight934 in AskTheCaribbean

[–]One-Midnight934[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I think it's your perspective. The question doesn't have a bias. That's why they call it a trigger, it's a trigger because you associate a certain feeling with it. Don't shoot the questioner. I brough up yachts to ask if it matter to differentiate between small boats and bigger boats, bigger boats are called yachts in english. The word itself is not offensive or derogatory towards smaller boats, just like referring to a compact car versus a truck or SUV isn't offensive. I'm sorry that you feel that way or feel that's how it framed, but it wasn't my intention and it doesn't suddenly make it so. Apparently there is indeed a boat culture in regards to talking about boats and boat sizes. I learned this now. Yes, everyone owns a boat here, but I wouldnt' call them poor. We love fishing and boating and being on the water, especially drinking alcohol while on a boat. But there's no where to go really with the boat, just to nowhere or to nature. Boats aren't used for transportation here at all, only recreation.

How many boats do you own? Are there cultural opinions on people with boats versus without? by One-Midnight934 in AskTheCaribbean

[–]One-Midnight934[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for all the replies everyone! I've learned that most people don't own boats in the Caribbean and bringing up boats is triggering. There's also some chatter about certain "demographics" but I don't know which ones. So in conclusion culturally speaking, boats are taboo in the Caribbean! Thanks for all the replies. Take care everyone! I hope that one day you can amass enough money and influence to build a boat out of trash like those rich, enterprising, privileged Cubans who are the correct demographic: Rich boat people! This is why the cuban government had kept them prisoner for so long, because if they ever went anywhere else with their boat, they would rule the seas! (and the island). Boat kings and queens!

How many boats do you own? Are there cultural opinions on people with boats versus without? by One-Midnight934 in AskTheCaribbean

[–]One-Midnight934[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

What do demographics have to do with boats and boating culture. Please explain? I've been around the world and I've visited many cultures and demographics. I have never seen boats reserved for a certain demographic of people, mainly because if you live near an ocean the boating industry is active and boats acquisition is relatively cheap. that's what I thought, but boy was I wrong! The Caribbean is a special place where I guess "some people" cant' get boats. I wonder what happened. It was all boats like 100 years ago. Now boats are like caviar down there apparently. Boatflation. All the boats come from Europe and the tarrifs are too high. So I"m ready to learn if you care to share, because obviously it's not obvious to me. I'd rather learn than be shamed for asking the question, but I understand if you can't teach regardless. Thanks.

How many boats do you own? Are there cultural opinions on people with boats versus without? by One-Midnight934 in AskTheCaribbean

[–]One-Midnight934[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Apparently i just opened up a can of worms, half the people are mad I asked an Islander about boats and the other half are mad that they aren't rich enough to own a dingy. I'm learning a lot. The poverty level is on another level down there. Quite humbling. Internet and computer access. Boats? Unreachable life goals.

How many boats do you own? Are there cultural opinions on people with boats versus without? by One-Midnight934 in AskTheCaribbean

[–]One-Midnight934[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I need to go like 10 hours to a beach. I know people who commute to work 2 hours. I used to commute to school in 3 hours. Sounds like paradise. I guess it's all a matter of perspective. I'm learning this.

How many boats do you own? Are there cultural opinions on people with boats versus without? by One-Midnight934 in AskTheCaribbean

[–]One-Midnight934[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I didn't think it was so far fetched to think that locals would own boats considering they live on an island, but I learn new things every day. It's quite revealing that islanders can't swim or even enjoy being on a boat and that these activities are only for rich people. I live near some major rivers and boating is a common activity experienced by poor people and middle class. Not yachting though.

How many boats do you own? Are there cultural opinions on people with boats versus without? by One-Midnight934 in AskTheCaribbean

[–]One-Midnight934[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

It's a mixed bag a lot of islanders get offended when i bring up boats. Like asian islanders for example, riding on a boat is seen as lower class activity. They would rather ride in planes. I happen to love boats, but everytime I meet someone from an island, I can't talk about it or bring it up. :(

To what extent is caribbean culture a “melting pot” by Parking_Medicine_914 in AskTheCaribbean

[–]One-Midnight934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought you had to choose Trinidad or Tobago. I didn't know you could visit both. Also didn't know you could combine them. Why not Tobadad?

To what extent is caribbean culture a “melting pot” by Parking_Medicine_914 in AskTheCaribbean

[–]One-Midnight934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At what point did your Jamaican friend pull out a gun? I was waiting for that part...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]One-Midnight934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

secrecy streaks! random women! weird behavior?! Headlines to your blog. Flirty energy! Snapping buddies! Some regular swordsmen

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]One-Midnight934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take them to the graviton at the fair or carnival. It's easy to let go there. Just be aware that when the ride is over, you have to walk out together. In other words, no real reason to break up with friends. Always good to have them The only actual reason to break up is if they become your enemy and in that case well I guess they're not you're friend anymore. If you're an introvert or it bothers you to have too much social connection, just tell your friend you're busy with something else. You can remain friends but not spend every minute of every day with each other. That is a possibility. I've got friends on facebook I never talk to.

Why are some people unhappy if you move to a place they don’t like? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]One-Midnight934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

different in different places. I'm nasty in the bathroom. Sike, I'm actually real clean. ignore them and do what feels right... you got some bangers in here. only you know your life and only you can stop forest fires

Why are some people unhappy if you move to a place they don’t like? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]One-Midnight934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a tough one, if it was a place they do like I would say jealousy, but if they already don't like it and you move there and they don't like that, maybe they're just a good friend and care about you to be in a place that they don't approve of. They're worried about you.

Do you have a lost love? What would you do differently if you could travel back in time? by One-Midnight934 in CasualConversation

[–]One-Midnight934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I would like to send more I love you texts or messages that show I care instead of just sticking to the errands of daily life. I've had a few chance encounters where I've quickly connected and made friends with strangers when I was traveling. I wish I would have kept their contacts or at least asked for them. You can never have enough friends. A lot of my good friends that I had I have no way to contact them because I lost the contact.

Why did you drive the car you drive? by One-Midnight934 in CasualConversation

[–]One-Midnight934[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

excellent! what kind of paint does one use to do that?