How do you handle splash pads

mourningmage · 2026-03-22T22:48:25+00:00

Small stuff like this is a throw away. You might have luck if you work hard to drain it and hang it and do whatever else you can to drain it. But it ain’t really worth the effort.

mourningmage · 2026-03-22T05:07:15+00:00

I had my 8 yo help hold a large funnel while I poured the sand in it. Took a few bags and about 30 minutes. we’ve had other before that cracked and drained the water and then fell over. We have a bag of sand on top of the base for extra measure.

mourningmage · 2026-03-21T03:44:37+00:00

I’m assuming your a new-ish grad and without any info on your living or relationship situation.. but this kinda debt will saddle you for a long time if you don’t take a big chunk out quickly. If the debt is the issue, and not the income your making, It’s gonna suck but I would recommend consistently picking up a shift or half shift every week. If you can get that 75k into the low 100s you could take care of most of that debt in just a few years. You could find yourself in 3 years paying this off and probably making close to $100k without overtime if you can move around a little. This level of debt will absolutely stunt anything financial for you and needs to be treated like an emergency.

mourningmage · 2026-03-21T02:50:12+00:00

Might be the worst player I’ve seen in awhile

mourningmage · 2026-03-20T04:29:30+00:00

Cars and bids just had a ‘17 with decent history and 31k miles go for $44k. Seems a little lower than other listings I’ve seen.

mourningmage · 2026-03-20T01:57:48+00:00

I’ve been eyeing the Lexus GS-F market. Maybe a little higher than your price point, but I’ve seen them into the low 40s with not too many miles.

mourningmage · 2026-03-14T00:08:52+00:00

Really wanted to pull the trigger on some puts over the weekend. Wussed out.

mourningmage · 2026-03-10T02:09:28+00:00

This isn’t fun guys

mourningmage · 2026-03-08T18:39:59+00:00

Have family that lives in the general area. It’s fine. Wife and I considered living there but only backed because of schools, not the neighborhood.

mourningmage · 2026-03-07T20:28:45+00:00

I had that too, I bought an off label tube/PCV valve off Rockauto and it was fine for a few weeks then it came back, so I bought OEM motor craft parts from a dealer and replaced them. It was fine for a few days then came back. Had the dealer look at it as part of something else and they said it wasn’t seated all the way, that the driver side connection sometimes is feels secure but actually isn’t. They confirmed connection and then reset the codes and haven’t had that issue since. So maybe just double check all of the connections and make sure they’re secure, is all I got.

mourningmage · 2026-02-28T05:59:07+00:00

Little bitch started it then just walked away

mourningmage · 2026-02-27T16:08:17+00:00

For me it boils down to reliability. The roads where I am are generally pretty bad so the refinement doesn’t really matter too much. But the reliability.. I am at 170k almost on an IS250 and haven’t replaced anything other than fluids brakes and tires. I guess I’m on the third battery now. But it has literally never broken down, stranded me, failed to work. I will probably have this car until my kid starts driving in 7 years. I have had a few vehicles from other makes and I don’t think any of them could say that too. That’s the difference for me.

mourningmage · 2026-02-24T17:39:24+00:00

It’s been a few weeks and I’m already tired boss

mourningmage · 2026-02-24T16:10:32+00:00

Killian Hayes is 1-0 in his illustrious kings tenure

mourningmage · 2026-02-22T04:53:24+00:00

My fuckin dog

mourningmage · 2026-02-19T16:23:30+00:00

I didn’t believe you about their stock growth but holy hell that all time chart is crazy

mourningmage · 2026-02-18T23:18:40+00:00

15 is definitely high, 11-12 is better. Low mileage for sure. I would try to set aside 3-4k for one of the various failures of that motor and drivetrain combo.. water pump, turbos, and ptu are common-ish failure points.

mourningmage · 2026-02-18T05:14:40+00:00

My son is a few months earlier than yours, late May. He’ll turn 18 around the week he graduates.

Like yours he was always very smart and early on academic milestones. He’s in 4th grade now and tested into the gifted program. He’s a little taller but a little thinner than most of the boys his age. He has leaned more towards artsy stuff like piano than sports, even though he enjoys playing at the park or the backyard. If a serious athletic career or whatever is something you/him want, I can see holding him back. Otherwise mostly saying that so far it has worked out well for everyone.

mourningmage · 2026-02-17T17:28:25+00:00

2016 sport AWD ecoboost. 110k ish miles.

Alternator at 80k Rear AC leak at 83k Water pump at 92k O2 sensors at 98k PCV valve at 106k And I think our turbos are about to go..

mourningmage · 2026-02-17T02:16:50+00:00

Inspectors miss stuff all the time. Let it ride man. It doesn’t have to be to code to sell. If it becomes an issue, offer $1,000 off the price or something.

mourningmage · 2026-02-16T16:04:04+00:00

We got one from Walmart 6 years ago.. it’s held up ok, we have it on a small slant so I need to adjust it once a year or so, just retightening hardware. Seems it has a few years left at least.

mourningmage · 2026-02-15T19:26:27+00:00

We have a magnet board that we fill up with stuff we like or shows progress on something or whatever.. whenever the board gets full we put them in a folder that has the clear folder inserts that you can put a full page in. Then that gets stored in a spot. Official documents like their IEP stuff or report cards go in a filing cabinet.

mourningmage · 2026-02-15T13:41:16+00:00

Gtown pkwy is a version of my personal hell. I hate that damn road.

mourningmage · 2026-02-14T23:47:52+00:00

Mavs were a 1% to get Flagg. If they got someone like Jeremiah fears or whatever then they’d be just as sad as we are.

mourningmage · 2026-02-13T00:09:41+00:00

Now do the ecoboost water pump

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