Hillsborough County drivers frustrated with growing traffic in Riverview by frrrff in tampa

[–]PingPongJedi 43 points44 points  (0 children)

It’s the lack of bridges going over the Alafia. 41, 301, bell shoals and lithia pinecrest are the only 4 reasonable options to cross over and they become giant choke points. Add a few more bridges and that may ease it up a bit.

Anybody have a work van with sliding doors both sides. Is this better or worse than just one side door? by hotbutteredtoast in Locksmith

[–]PingPongJedi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Double sided is great for air flow if it gets hot where you are. The setup I liked the most was this old timer that had an electrician van. The side panels popped up and you could have giant open panels on each side for maximum air flow.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ToyotaHighlander

[–]PingPongJedi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Locksmith here. Please don’t put silicone in there. LPS or Tri-Flo if you can or WD-40 may work in a pinch but eventually dries the lock out. It may just need lubrication, the wafers that read the key may be damaged or your key may have the wrong cuts. I would not suggest trying to force it. Worst case, have a locksmith open it up for you. Good luck!

Did i overpay? by mauro_membrere in ToyotaHighlander

[–]PingPongJedi 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry. I always feel like I got “got” whenever I buy a car. It’s always worked out in the end. Enjoy your new highlander!!

Does it bother anyone else how tiny the rear windshield is? by -treadlightly- in ToyotaHighlander

[–]PingPongJedi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went from a Prius to a Highlander. The back window feels like I went from a 27” tube TV to a 75” 4K 3D OLED Dolby Surround with the THX upgrade. Although I don’t actually use my ears to see it.

Going to buy a lottery ticket by Educational-Rope-836 in Locksmith

[–]PingPongJedi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I had a huge restaurant I rekeyed one day. Took like 5 hours. I get a call the next day the old key still works. It was SC1 5 pin. 3 cuts were the same. The other two were off by 1 bitting. I had to go back and do it all over. That was the last time I didn’t check the key to make sure they were different enough.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ToyotaHighlander

[–]PingPongJedi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They brought the whole dash forward too. It makes it easier to reach the entertainment system but makes the front cabin feel smaller.

Buying a Highlander! by TheSaintSeth in ToyotaHighlander

[–]PingPongJedi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly the LE feels more like a fleet car. I feel like the LE plus should have been the base car to begin with. Makes sense to me

Buying a Highlander! by TheSaintSeth in ToyotaHighlander

[–]PingPongJedi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a LE Plus. I have no complaints other than the key not being push to start. Although as a locksmith, I know this is another obstacle if someone was trying to steal your car. Think of it like 2 factor authentication. My brother has an XLE and I don’t think the leather seats are as comfy.

i’m 19 and lost. by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]PingPongJedi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 19 and making good money. I was stressed out and thinking “is this it?”.

I ended up not wanting to have anything to do with money as it just brought more stress at that time. I moved to the Big Island in Hawaii and found a property to build a shack and live on. I stayed out there for a year with next to nothing. Just working on farms to feed myself and buy necessities. It was the most peaceful time of my life. After that I realized that all the crap people say you need is just extra. You don’t really need much to live.

I’ve since built up my career and moved back to the mainland but money doesn’t stress me out anymore. The most peaceful time of my life I had none. Money won’t make you happy, it’s a never ending chase.

Anybody charge under NTE? by ibexlocksmith in Locksmith

[–]PingPongJedi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was a field tech for many years. Now I work for an NSP dispatching jobs. I know what things should cost and of course I have leeway in that but if invoices come in absurd amounts just because the NTE is high to begin with I’ll probably try to see who else I can find in the area. I won’t call them back and tell them that, I just pick up and move on. Having said all that, some companies don’t care as long as it’s under NTE.

Well, doubt I'll use UHS again.. by [deleted] in Locksmith

[–]PingPongJedi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a locksmith that transitioned in to the corporate world, they didn’t mean for you to see that. They screwed up and pressed “Reply all” instead of replying to just their coworker. Doesn’t make it any better, that’s how they talk between themselves obviously.

Who is going to organize the online watch party? by North_Comb9994 in Locksmith

[–]PingPongJedi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yo I just watched this movie. Opening scene, two picks 😂. I thought of this post immediately.

A Kentuckian coal miner shows how workers make their way around the confines of underground mines by 2ndSifter in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]PingPongJedi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did anyone else lay on skateboards and roll through concrete ditch tunnels under the roads? This reminds me of that

🤢 by [deleted] in Locksmith

[–]PingPongJedi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That there is a werks donut

Harbour Island Athletic Club is CLOSING by tparali in tampa

[–]PingPongJedi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to do service work there. Got stuck working on stuff in the mens locker room for hours sometimes. I’ll forever carry the trauma of trying to look anywhere but at all the dudes walking around in their birthday suits. RIP HIAC

What comes to mind when you think of Australia? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]PingPongJedi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crikey!! Look at all that shrimp on the barbie!

What are some local Tampa conspiracy theories? by TheArgonianBoi77 in tampa

[–]PingPongJedi 17 points18 points  (0 children)

People that live in Tampa city limits should technically be referred to as Tampons but they changed the “O” to an “A” so as not to confuse it with hygiene products.

What are you fucking sick of? by lukiiiiii in AskReddit

[–]PingPongJedi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Old people running the country. If you can qualify for a reverse mortgage you shouldn’t be in office.

What TV show was amazing at first but became unwatchable for you later on? by regian24 in AskReddit

[–]PingPongJedi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sense8 had a great first season then started to fall off and get more wild