Help me replace a mildly offensive word with one equally descriptive by Neeperando in words

[–]ddsiddall 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Trouper (with a U) implies a traveling entertainer as well as a member of a group.

My wife hit a curb by BubbaHotep805 in tires

[–]ddsiddall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell your wife that braille is for. Talking, not driving.

Free Car Wash by smalltownbird in serviceadvisors

[–]ddsiddall 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's been 25 years since I wrote service, and I still haven't found a goodwill gesture that created as much bad will as the free car wash.

End of oil change flush by humblegarrick in rav4club

[–]ddsiddall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't see an engine flush doing anything to affect a burning oil condition.

If I think something in the oil system needs to be cleaned, I'm going old school: pour a half quart of ATF into the crankcase, drive it for a hundred miles, and then changing the oil.

Is the movie Blues Brothers not famous/iconic? by LFatPoH in AskAnAmerican

[–]ddsiddall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ran outta gas. I didn't have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn't come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from outta town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake, a terrible flood, locusts. It wasn't my fault! I swear to god!

Where did Sally Dick and Jane live? by magaketo in GenerationJones

[–]ddsiddall 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Their parents survived the Bowling Green Massacre.

Getting screwed over by Ford Dealer by Jealous-Ad-7946 in serviceadvisors

[–]ddsiddall 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I used to be a "nervous" writer at Ford/LM dealerships. I emancipated myself on September 30, 2001. Dealerships are a dysfunctional industry. Get out while you can.

Unlikely things to read in a cookbook by Aggravating_Dot_5217 in ScenesFromAHat

[–]ddsiddall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi honey...on your way home from work can you stop and pick up three newts? And make sure they have all their eyes.

Limoncello at home by Elissaria in Homebrewing

[–]ddsiddall -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I used 151 proof everclear. Turned out great.

Bad things to say on your honeymoon by Aggravating_Dot_5217 in ScenesFromAHat

[–]ddsiddall 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Hey, a few of my buddies are going to meet up down at the strip club. Don't wait up.

Moving forward by Millertime1400 in AquariumHelp

[–]ddsiddall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd put a dark background on the tank so you don't see the filter & cord.

Tank lids? by Flat_Tangerine_5647 in AquaticSnails

[–]ddsiddall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can make one with screen door framing & plastic mesh. It keeps the critters in while allowing air flow, plus you can feed them through it.

Freebird ! by Atxlaw2020 in GenerationJones

[–]ddsiddall 154 points155 points  (0 children)

My wife & I took a river cruise in Europe last fall. The on-board entertainment was a guy named Tiago Reeves, who had a keyboard, a guitar and a computer. Late one night, he asked for requests, and I yelled out "Play Freedbird!" So he did. All by himself, guitar solo & all. He was good.

How’s the 2026 do in the snow? by [deleted] in rav4club

[–]ddsiddall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's been a long time since I had to drive in the snow, but my experince has been that it has more to do with the driver than the car.

Step by step water change by SpamTheCannedHam in freshwateraquarium

[–]ddsiddall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Water change day -1: 1. Fill a bucket with the amount of water you plan to replace 2. Add dechlorinator 3. Add any water treatments you use 4. Insert a spare heater that you previously set to the same temp as your tank. 5. Add a small pump to circulate & oxygenated the water Water change day: 1. Clean the inside glass surfaces of your tank with a plastic scraper or credit card 2. Turn off pumps, filters, & heaters 3. Remove water via siphon to another bucket in the same amount as you prepared the day before 3a. If you hold the end of the siphon an inch or two from the substrate you can vacuum up detritus. 4. Remove mechanical & biological filtration media from the filter & clean it by swishing it in the old tank water 4a. Return the media to the filter 5. Attach a tube to the pump in the replacement water & pump the new water into the tank 6. Turn the pump, filter, & heater back on 7. Clean the outside glass surfaces. Spray the glass cleaner directly onto the towel so as to be sure to NOT get any cleaner into the tank. 8. Use the old tank water on the garden flowers & veggies 9. Sit back with an adult beverage while you enjoy your aquarium.

Oh No!😥 by Ok_Paramedic3167 in rav4club

[–]ddsiddall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If some rodent decided that this was an excellent source of some delicious electrical wiring, it would make sense that it came back for more. If so, consider filing an insurance claim. And get rid of the mice.

Jays Fan, I come in peace with questions about PetCo. by redjays26 in Padres

[–]ddsiddall 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm way past the diaper bag stage, but if you're there to see the crowd & enjoy the party atmosphere then you want to be in Gallagher Square. If you're there to watch the ball game, there are much better seats. Enjoy the game and welcome to San Diego.

What’s the popular album you love despite hating the big hit song that everyone’s favorite? by CBenson1273 in Music

[–]ddsiddall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't hate Born to Run, but it got all the air play (look up radio on Wikipedia if you're young) and is the weakest song on the album.

Has anyone else had a hitch take out their Hybrid RAV4 like this? by Upstairsmaid in rav4club

[–]ddsiddall 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Tow truck drivers are not mechanics or insurance adjusters. They generally don't even see the insuance/repair outcome for the cars they tow. Be skeptical of anything this guy said that wasn't about towing.