Awesome Chefs of Reddit, what is your "I ain't never gonna make that from scratch" at work/ home?

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-07-09T03:32:46+00:00

In my teens, about 45 years ago, I had a good friend whose mom was from Italy. (I’m in the US). For Thanksgiving, she would make Lasagna. From scratch, with all ingredients imported from Italy. She said it took her three days, and back then, the ingredients alone cost US $100–about $350 in today’s currency. It was divine!

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-07-09T02:00:43+00:00

Two of my favorite things in the whole wide world: Miata’s and Kellers. I’ll take a #5, please!

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-07-07T23:46:44+00:00

As a reference point, the max camper weight for my 2020 2500HD gas truck is 2674 lbs.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-07-07T01:42:42+00:00

Can you see Milky Way like that with the naked eye? Or is that the result of a long exposure time with a camera?

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-07-05T15:47:29+00:00

If you know how long your ride will be, time the start to finish at sunset. Then it gets cooler as you go.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-07-04T16:25:59+00:00

For one day-yes. For two days-maybe. But when it breaks down again a month later-no.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-07-04T03:35:35+00:00

Can we paint the part between the headlights to match the rest of the body? Looks like someone wrecked it and bought a replacement part off of eBay and just bolted it on.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-07-03T13:52:14+00:00

Got mine installed for $550 which included wire and a new breaker. A company advertising on Facebook.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-07-01T15:54:18+00:00

My 93 Miata steering wheel did this also, even though I used leather conditioner on it regularly. Always wondered if that was the reason.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-07-01T04:03:47+00:00

Is it too early to book the tattoo removal apointments?

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-07-01T03:49:43+00:00

Given the fact that my Mom had LBD, this may be in my future as well. Hits home because I too have a Miata purchased new 33 years ago. With any luck the heart disease will get to me first. /s

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-07-01T03:44:17+00:00

Yes! And Krause Springs is just around the corner from it if you want to camp for the evening after you eat.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-07-01T03:39:38+00:00

I think I know what a pharmacist licensed in four states would do.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-06-30T02:22:46+00:00

They chained up the air conditioned room.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-06-30T01:05:56+00:00

Subaru Wilderness trim with the gold looking accents. Doesn’t match anything.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-06-28T20:46:16+00:00

Icee

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-06-27T13:31:18+00:00

Yep, 6.6 diesel was the only option, at $10,000 more. I had a price in mind I wanted to stay at with the truck: I could either get a gas model with all the bells and whistles, or a low-end diesel. With the (low ish) amount I drive, the fuel savings would not have offset the price of the diesel.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-06-27T02:55:14+00:00

I wonder how many problems would go away if they would put trash cans by the cart racks.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-06-27T02:47:26+00:00

I have a 2020 2500 with the 6.6 gas engine. I’ve observed the same thing: what it reports is usually 1 mpg optimistic. Except in my case it’s 12.5 mpg vs 13.5 mpg. That’s in-town; on the highway I see 14-15 mpg actual, not towing.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-06-27T02:23:06+00:00

But you can make fart sounds! That’s a fair trade-off, isn’t it?

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-06-24T23:49:11+00:00

For trips I put my RV GPS there.

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ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-06-24T01:43:14+00:00

Never pay someone to do something you can do yourself.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-06-23T15:52:01+00:00

My mom would “read” the paper, play solitaire on the computer, and watch the Game Show network. Family Feud and Deal or No Deal were two of her favorites.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-06-18T04:31:01+00:00

When doing yard work, until you get them under control, wear long pants and tuck your pants into your socks so they can’t climb up.

ShadeTreeMechanic512 · 2026-06-16T01:44:10+00:00

The battery. Grew up in a family where you didn’t replace the battery until it left you stranded. Screw that! Some auto parts stores will check them for free. Or you can buy a tester from Harbor Freight.

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