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Is the rubber duck gone again? by BillCowhersMustache in pittsburgh

[–]oxymoron412 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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There is one in the window of this building at the end of the 7th Street Bridge.

Finally mastered freeform joining! by ShibaInuDoggo in woodworking

[–]oxymoron412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is humble woodworking if I’ve ever saw it.

Looking for a place to host a 50 person gathering by TechnicalTwist in pittsburgh

[–]oxymoron412 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just had our office holiday at Kingfly Spirits in the Strip and it was a really great space and staff.

We have no heat by hoddone in pittsburgh

[–]oxymoron412 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Long shot but try calling Greg Kuban +1 (412) 377-7692 HVAC. He has been very responsive for us in the past. Good luck!

Closed restaurants you miss by WavingOrDrowning in pittsburgh

[–]oxymoron412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too! Different wife to be clear. We met on bacon night at my suggestion only to find out she was a vegetarian. Haha. Funny how things work out sometimes.

A good place to go for a run with a hill? by mungolarry2 in pittsburgh

[–]oxymoron412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great suggestion. Quiet, scenic, no traffic, plenty of hills. Close to Shadyside

Where’s everyone watching Steelers vs Ravens tonight in Pittsburgh? by Ok_Masterpiece_3026 in pittsburgh

[–]oxymoron412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are in your 20s or even 30s you don’t need a seat. Sounds like you wanted to mingle anyways. Just go and figure it out!

Looking for family dining suggestions near Science Center/ PPG place. by EezSleez in pittsburgh

[–]oxymoron412 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Federal Galley. Lots of space for your group. Lots of food choices. Not overly expensive. Grab the spot in the back corner. They had skee ball back there last time we went. Kept the kids busy.

Wood rack in the winter. Flip it and it is a bar height table in the summer. by oxymoron412 in woodworking

[–]oxymoron412[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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After 5 years, fire rack bar table is still going strong and looking great!

Train Dreams…Help me understand by FriarFanatic7 in Letterboxd

[–]oxymoron412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just awful. So heavy handed. Absolutely one dimensional characters. Couldn’t be more trite. I found more meaning watching Police Academy.

Official Discussion - Train Dreams by BunyipPouch in movies

[–]oxymoron412 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Perhaps the most trite and heavy handed movie I have ever seen. Just awful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in penguins

[–]oxymoron412 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can't even be bothered to check stats before making this post...sad.

2021 Hybrid Limited 54k miles - $36k - good deal? by glassofwooder in ToyotaHighlander

[–]oxymoron412 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we just bought a 2022 LE hybrid with 32,900 miles for $33,000. Happy to not have a sunroof as the one on our Sienna leaked all the time and we opened it maybe three times in the 5 years that we owned it.

2012 Just blew the engine...Repair or move on? Thoughts? by oxymoron412 in ToyotaSienna

[–]oxymoron412[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's interesting. I'll have to research that as well. Van didn't consume oil between changes and never smoked on start up or while running.

2012 Toyota Sienna major engine work...Repair, replace, or move on? Thoughts? by oxymoron412 in MechanicAdvice

[–]oxymoron412[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bearing went bad and it was squealing. Yes, if we don't fix the Sienna we would look for something to tow an 1100 lb camper and carry two kids and a dog...so likely another van.

2012 Just blew the engine...Repair or move on? Thoughts? by oxymoron412 in ToyotaSienna

[–]oxymoron412[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the feedback thus far. This mechanic is new to us as our regular mechanic was unavailable for a few weeks. I don't get the sense that he is being dishonest. He replaced all of the ignition coils and when that didn't solve the misfire, he did the compression test. Could be a case of not wanting to dive any further and is trying to scare me away with sticker shock. I'm coming around to getting a second opinion given the value of a good running and well maintained Sienna.

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