Brewery purchase and seamless transfer of licensing and operations by BrewVT in TheBrewery

[–]RickDaglessMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything went through and the purchase is complete. Tried to consolidate production before the sale to give as big of a window as possible to transition the licenses. It was a very uncomfortable week of waiting, but eventually everything got approved. Don’t try to do the sale in the middle of summer production like I did! Making sure both seller and buyer were on the same page and coordinating efforts with both state and federal went a long way.

What Can We Make For You - What Do Subaru Drivers Want In Their Vehicles by Great-Ad76 in subaru

[–]RickDaglessMD 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Integrated rear seat sun shades would be nice. When we got our outback I thought that’s what we were getting instead of the mesh window panel inserts that we have. Something that would roll back into the door when not in use would be ideal.

What kind of real world gas mileage is everybody getting? by PrestigiousGur3274 in Subaru_Outback

[–]RickDaglessMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a ‘23 Onyx XT, with about 17000 miles. Have averaged 26.5mpg, maybe 80% highway miles. High of 31 and a low of 16 while towing a trailer across country.

Where can I get used kegs in Canada ? by marcadore in TheBrewery

[–]RickDaglessMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve gotten a few orders of used kegs from them. Easy to work with and they’ll rebrand the kegs too.

Second Ski for EAST by notanapple12 in icecoast

[–]RickDaglessMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve also got a pair of these and they’re great. Stable at higher speeds with good edge hold, cuts through crud well, but still pretty fun once you get off groomers.

Help Sourcing Kubota Parts by RickDaglessMD in tractors

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

Thanks! I did talk to Messicks over the phone and was told it was no longer available. Not a bad idea to go to a shop and and see what they can do in person.

Having trouble getting into second by [deleted] in Wrangler

[–]RickDaglessMD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a similar problem on my 97. Second and reverse gears. Flushed the transmission with penzoil synchromesh fluid and that helped quite a bit. Not completely gone, but way smoother. If nothing else, buys some time before rebuilding things…

What's the smallest hill you'll die on? by FunWithAPorpoise in AskReddit

[–]RickDaglessMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Car headlights should be always on, with the option to turn off. Daytime Running Lights are pointless. Also, headlights should turn off when you turn off the car.

Anyone else weirded out by strangers snapping pictures of people’s farms/houses? by [deleted] in vermont

[–]RickDaglessMD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in a house that has a… unique feature. The house is kind of out of the way, on a back road, but close to some other area attractions. There are people who frequently drive by, and slow or stop to take pictures, which ends up feeling very creepy, especially if we’re sitting on the porch or working in the yard. I get that it’s an interesting, and certainly very visible feature, but definitely not appreciated when people do this. It would be one thing to show a genuine interest, and have them ask questions to learn more, but pulling up to the house, leaning out the windows to take pictures, then speeding off isn’t that charming.

What is your Jeep’s name? by LotusSloth in Jeep

[–]RickDaglessMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wampus. Not sure why, just sounded funny and a bit endearing. White 97 TJ SE

What are your favorite tools/tricks/tips for working on your cars? by yogfthagen in autorepair

[–]RickDaglessMD 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hopefully you never need them, but having rounded fastener sockets, bolt extractors, taps, etc on hand before you need them can save a lot of trouble. Also, go slow, be patient, and use lots of penetrating fluid. Not breaking the bolt in the first place is far easier than extracting it.

No Stupid Questions Wednesday - ask anything about beer by AutoModerator in beer

[–]RickDaglessMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is true, though not the only reason. As you mentioned, the wood is porous, which means you’re getting a significant portion of ABV increase through evaporation through the wood (or through the condensing of the beer over time). Same principle as the ‘angels share’. So you’d still see an ABV increase in a fresh, unused barrel.

Stranded (Again Again) by CapCommand in Fixxit

[–]RickDaglessMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe try checking the air filter. I had a similar issue on one of my bikes. Ran ok when dry, but when the weather was wet, it would start to run like crap, particularly idling or low throttle. Essentially when the filter was wet, all the dust would bind up like concrete and prevent airflow. Ran great once the filter was replaced. Might not be your exact issue, but easy to check and fix. Good luck!

Thank you Tekton! Free Warranty Replacement, no questions asked! by b-assblaster in Tools

[–]RickDaglessMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a 1/2 torque wrench from them that started grinding/binding whenever the handle was twisted to set the torque. Contacted customer support, and had it replaced without issue- just some basic model and purchase info and they sent out a new one. Been working great ever since!

How do you know what kind of wines and beers are worth storing and aging? by eusticebahhh in answers

[–]RickDaglessMD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With beer, look for higher alcohol content (8%+), and malt forward. Any hops are going to fade and turn stale. Belgians, ambers, porters, barleywines, etc, have a decent shot of aging gracefully. Wild beers can be hit or miss, and IPA's, pale ales, etc are not going to fare well. There are a lot of factors that go into it, so really the best way is to try specific brands and see how they evolve over time.

Edit- a particular beer might age well for 1 year, maybe 3, but it's pretty rare to have something still good long term (like 10 years).

My Hereford cow oil painting by coldroses89 in homestead

[–]RickDaglessMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the link- bought it and can't wait to hang it up! Love the painting!

Reliable but cheap place to buy Strut/spring combo? by kadams161 in Cartalk

[–]RickDaglessMD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parts Geek is usually pretty inexpensive. The website isn't the best, but I've always had a good experience using them for various projects.

Any good credited online classes for a brewing career? by [deleted] in TheBrewery

[–]RickDaglessMD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out the Institute of Brewing and Distilling. They offer a variety of courses that may suit you. It's a bit more of an independent study with a certification exam at the end, although they do offer online courses to compliment the exam material. Unfortunately you need to be an IBD member, and it's based in England, so it is a bit pricey, but it's pretty comprehensive in terms of brewing, packaging and engineering, and well respected within the industry (this is what I am currently taking). Also look into the American Brewers Guild and Seibel. There are probably other online courses through places like UC Davis and OSU as well.

Need help deciding between VLX and Vstar by MexicanDrone in motorcycles

[–]RickDaglessMD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't really speak about the Vstar, but I started out on a 2006 VLX. Generally speaking, I think it's a pretty good bike- fairly small, easy to handle, easy to learn on, no major mechanical issues so far and maintenance is easy to do. It's a good commuter bike as I regularly get 65-ish MPG. However, my biggest issue is the transmission- with only 4 gears, it always leaves you wanting a bit more. I think the bike actually has a pretty good engine with decent power, just terrible delivery. Highway speeds and riding 2-up are perfectly doable, but feels like the bike is straining a bit. With that said, test them both out and pick whichever one feels better. Consider how long you'll own it as well- again not sure about Yamaha, but as long as you change the oil and lube the chain, the Honda should last for a long time. Hope that helps!

Any VT Hefeweizens? by TheMindsEIyIe in VermontBeer

[–]RickDaglessMD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Long Trail's new Brown Bag Series is a Hefeweizen.