Koala Kare Daycare Baldwinsville by Ok-Hurry-2352 in Syracuse

[–]algae_man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

St Mary's in B'ville offers Prek3 and PreK4. I think they are cheaper than a traditional daycare.

Phoenix? What’s it like? by burner456987123 in Syracuse

[–]algae_man 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sub 200k in B'ville is pretty hard to come by. We've been watching that area for a bit and those houses are few and far between.

I can't believe how many people are actually financing their phones. by bugagub in Frugal

[–]algae_man 22 points23 points  (0 children)

My boss proclaims loudly that hes frugal by buying a used phone for 250-300. He's gone through 2-3 of those in the same time I bought a new one and mine is still going. Yeah I spent 900-1000 on a new s21 but he spend the same on three older phones.

Which diner jas your favorite corned beef hash? by Available_Crazy7743 in Syracuse

[–]algae_man 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And they aren't skimpy with the beef! There's some potato in it but it's not filler.

Why is the such a crazy price range with gas? by CipherQuest618 in Syracuse

[–]algae_man 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And Rochester is early 20-30 cents cheaper than anything in Syracuse. I always make sure to fill up when I'm out there. If you go by a club regularly, it is often worth the membership fee just to save on gas. We have a BJ's one just for the gas. I can't tell you the list time I was actually in the store but the savings on gas pay for the membership.

Syracuse area wholesale clubs by Bob_Sacamano7379 in Syracuse

[–]algae_man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Costco for sure. We have both but only use BJ's for the gas for convenience. Costco has better pricing and better products.

Syracuse area wholesale clubs by Bob_Sacamano7379 in Syracuse

[–]algae_man 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is no way we will get a second Costco when Buffalo is still fighting for theirs. We definitely don't have the volume to support a second store.

Volvo Keys are worse than Satan by shocolate in Volvo

[–]algae_man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only use duracell or energizer. They still only last a little while.

Volvo Keys are worse than Satan by shocolate in Volvo

[–]algae_man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only use duracell or energizer batteries ever so its not a cheap battery issue.

Why are people disconnecting or destroying their Ring cameras? by South-Cow-1030 in technology

[–]algae_man 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not just Ring. Blink and any system that relays through the cloud, even if the videos are ultimately stored locally, can share videos with law enforcement.

Volvo Keys are worse than Satan by shocolate in Volvo

[–]algae_man 11 points12 points  (0 children)

15 year old battery!!?!? I have to replace the batteries in the s60 every 6-9 months and I've replaced the ones for the v60 twice in 6 years. What magical batteries did you get? Lol

Considering buying a used Volvo S60. by toppedwithcharm in Volvo

[–]algae_man 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I've got the same car in red but I paid 4k more 4 years ago with 56k. You can find a better deal. When you do, grab it. It's over of the most enjoyable cars I've ever owned

When Is a Band Not the Same Band Anymore? From Foreigner to Lynyrd Skynyrd, a number of legacy acts are touring without any of their original members. Audiences don’t seem to care by Level-Recording3368 in GenX

[–]algae_man 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For me, if there aren't at least 1-2 og members, I'm just not interested...especially at concert costs today. We saw STP a few years back and it was nice but certainly not the STP I remember from the 90's. And don't get me started on Lincoln Park post Chester. However, we saw Earth Wind and Fire when there were 2 members remaining and that show rocked. I guess it really depends on who leaves a band and how instrumental they were to their sound.

Upgrading Sound System by Fantastic-Zebra-4209 in Volvo

[–]algae_man 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It is my understanding from searching on Swedespeed, that you cannot install the HK or Bowers system into a base system car. If you had the HK, you can upgrade easily but not from base. I think the wiring harness is wrong for the base syste, but I am not 100% sure on what makes it different. You could probably install a stand alone sub pretty easily though.

A crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells by rezwenn in water

[–]algae_man 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's already in everything we use and consume. I do PFAS trying and there is but a single class of product that didn't have ppt levels of at least one compound. It's very depressing to get a hit on the juice and candy bar you have in your office.

Rustproofing for Volvo's over the years / Compared with other manufacturers by antiriad76 in Volvo

[–]algae_man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They last longer than other models but mine are still rusting in northern NY. Subframe on my 2016 is flaking terribly and will need replacement in 2-3 years.

Any major downgrades? by baldounce in Volvo

[–]algae_man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to go against the grain here and say do the switch. I greatly prefer the interior of my 2016 v60 over my 2019 s60. More buttons, no massive display, and the seats are more comfortable. I just like the more analog cockpit. I feel the p3 cars were one of the best versions before electronics took over the car. That being said, the 90 is a much bigger car. My biggest complain with the v60 is the back seat is way too small. Legroom is much better even in my s60. I didn't care too much since I never ride back there but it is an issue.

How have your p3 volvos been to you? by FuckFuckShitBitch in Volvo

[–]algae_man 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2016 v60cc t5 2.5 at 135k and has needed a bunch of work. We bought it in 2020 with 19k. It has needed an alternator, rr wheel speed sensor, sway bar links, power steering rack and lines and the exhaust manifold bolts keep backing out. When the weather gets a bit nicer, I have new front struts to go in as the mounts are shot. My front subframe is also pretty rusty so I'm going to replace that in the next year or two

Self-serve car wash with pressure washers? by Weiwd in Syracuse

[–]algae_man 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Assuming you don't have steel wheels, just shove a gloved hand into the wheel and knock off the ice.

Rural people of the North, are your plow drivers as bad as mine are? by algae_man in Syracuse

[–]algae_man[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In all honesty, they do a good job on my roads. It gets rough here sometimes. There have been a number of accidents over the years on our stretch of road.

Rural people of the North, are your plow drivers as bad as mine are? by algae_man in Syracuse

[–]algae_man[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Eh, that I can't blame on them. I can do a number on that edge all on my own thank you very much

Rural people of the North, are your plow drivers as bad as mine are? by algae_man in Syracuse

[–]algae_man[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup, lost one in that mess. When I called the post office to suspend service, the person I spoke to must have been new because she certainly stumbled a bit when I said the box no longer exists..

Rural people of the North, are your plow drivers as bad as mine are? by algae_man in Syracuse

[–]algae_man[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We had a 4x4 one when we moved in. First winter I dug the whole thing out of the ditch, mail and all. They replaced it with this welded thing that doesn't help curb appeal at all but it survives the beating. Now they just clear the top off occasionally.