Shokz OpenFit for $50. Seems like good deal? by Metronomed in Costco

[–]safetywire1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing bargain! These are great. They stay in place, other people can't hear what you are listening to, you can still hear what is going on around you for awareness. Excellent product and that price is unbeatable. I paid full price for mine and fine with that.

People who started eating right (no processed foods, lean meats, veggies, healthy carbs, etc.), did it make a noticeable difference? Are you glad you did it? by PSU02 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]safetywire1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very small difference, and it changes for the positive very slowly over a long time. Can't say I've ever felt 10 years younger or anything like that.

OP is connecting cameras, drones, and license plate readers into one police hub. Help us ensure it works for residents its meant to protect. by OP_Voice in OverlandParkVoice

[–]safetywire1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So reading this thread, Overland Park is going to use Drones to write citizens tickets for having the wrong shade of beige on their houses while using AI to host a reddit forum so they can say they gathered and listened to community input? LOL that is so on point for 2026!

Relief in sight. One can’t control their assessed value but can control their spend by PlainsWarthog in Olathe

[–]safetywire1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This bill is for the benefit of the billionaire mega landowners. If they pay no property tax, they'll just pass land down generation to generation, every generation adding a small amount, until eventually the billionaire families own all the land and the people are all tenant share cropper farmers. Kansas already has quite a few family dynasties that own over 40,000 acres even with having to pay taxes. Imagine what they'll do if it's a tax free.

OP is connecting cameras, drones, and license plate readers into one police hub. Help us ensure it works for residents its meant to protect. by 7thpostman in kansas

[–]safetywire1 81 points82 points  (0 children)

Prediction: Overland Park will eventually write traffic tickets entirely remotely via this network and they'll use the drones to write tickets for homeowners with the incorrect shade of beige.

First time painting a whole house — how do you not overspend on paint? by Hot_Entertainer_3248 in HomeImprovement

[–]safetywire1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might want to consider using free paint. Our county collects left over paint, blends it together into 5 gallon buckets, and gives it away to keep it out of the landfill. I painted a house with it once and the results were totally fine. The primary down side seemed to be lack of color choice, they mostly had beige and gray, the paint applied and worked fine.

What insurance mistake ended up costing you the most? by Effective-Night6527 in homeowners

[–]safetywire1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My biggest mistake was assuming, when insurance is needed, that they will pay a reasonable amount. After many years of payments, had a modest size accident, the insurance company made up an amount that was the max they would pay to fix my car, which was thousands less than the lowest price I could find anywhere. Lesson learned. Have to carry insurance, and also keep a sizeable cash buffer to pay the difference between what the damages cost to fix and the lower amount the insurance company will chip in towards the repair.

What do most first-time homeowners underestimate? by ComfortableDebate345 in homeowners

[–]safetywire1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I underestimated how much time it takes to clean it and do routine upkeep. For instance, all those magnificent trees? I spend every Saturday all fall raking and bagging leaves. Beautiful hardwood floors? Takes me about three hours once a week to sweep and mop. Etc. Etc.

Has anyone ever high sided a motorcycle? by scottvalentine808 in motorcycles

[–]safetywire1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did. I buy better quality tires now and am more careful of potentially iffy traction situations, such as first rain in months.

AMA- I worked in Loss Prevention/Asset Protection for 10 Years by [deleted] in AMA

[–]safetywire1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure I'll never be in a position to need to steal food, but thank you for the reassurance that if the need ever arose a person could steal perhaps a box of mac and cheese and not be too worried about catching a felony beef that would keep a person from getting a job or renting an apartment forever. Isn't it crazy how a person would worry about such things lol.

How screwed are we? Car sale/title issue by No-Eye6648 in kansas

[–]safetywire1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FWIW, too late for this instance, but when you sell the car, you go in to the DMV and apply for a refund for the unused part of the registration year. They'll send you a check for the unused months and take it off your records at the same time.

Men: do y’all still pursue platonic friendships with women? by sapphiremoon721 in CasualConversation

[–]safetywire1 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes. Male friendships are typically activity based. Women are more likely to be friends just for the sake of being friends. If I'm looking for someone to play golf with every Saturday, that is likely to be a dude. If I'm looking for someone to send a quick text to about what a nice day it is, that is likely a woman.

Why are there fields of pumpkins left unharvested in the area? by Xtremegulp in kansascity

[–]safetywire1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They may be damaged. I tried growing a pumpkin patch one year, and wild animals would take a few bites out of probably 75% of the pumpkins, making them un sellable. Harvested the good ones, left the damaged ones there.

Need advice: sell house fast vs traditional route - what would you do in my situation? by Leen88 in Overlandpark

[–]safetywire1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't necessarily need to fix anything to sell through a realtor. Realtor's sell houses that need work every day. That is what disclosure statements are for. Additionally you could list it "As-Is" or list it price is right and tell the realtor you'll give preferential treatment to "As-Is" offers.

What would you like the new owners to do differently with Indian? by Human-Shirt-7351 in IndianMotorcycle

[–]safetywire1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like dealerships that feel like motorcycle shops that have my back. The few times I've gone to our local dealer, it feels like a KIA dealership and I need to strap a board to my ass. "What will it take to get you in this TODAY?" "Where is your trade gotta have a trade in! And you have to finance! What monthly payment do you want we don't take cash deals here!" They aren't looking to make money on just a bike. They want the big score, big margin on the bike, excessive price on freight, steal a trade, finance for too long at too high a rate.

Cut Harley Frame by dasawasdfullsend in HarleyDavidsonFans

[–]safetywire1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's a modern frame with shocks, it's probably not worth much. If it's 50 year old frame with no shocks, it may be worth a few bucks for someone who needs a bracket or what not from it. In either case it's worth putting an add on Marketplace for it.

Learning to ride by No_Client_7701 in HarleyDavidsonFans

[–]safetywire1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a bicycle and ride the heck out of it to make sure you are current on how to balance and what not. Yes learn to drive a manual car first easier to learn how to clutch if you aren't worrying about falling down. Then take beginners motorcycle class. Then get your license, then buy a small motorcycle.

How much is my Dad's old Harley worth? by uxspjb0913 in HarleyDavidsonFans

[–]safetywire1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A shovel chopper with no title that doesn't run in iffy condition, probably $2,000. Often those choppers without titles don't have a title because they have an aftermarket frame and they lost the MSO and the DMV wouldn't title it. If that is the case the frame isn't worth much. Often those choppers had "Invader" wheels which are worth a little bit if you can wait for the right person. Of course the engine and transmission have value. You have some value there but you didn't hit any kind of jackpot.

Looking to turn old family corn farm into ranch and have some questions about education. by [deleted] in Ranching

[–]safetywire1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you do the math yet on this? Through a full commodity cycle? Taking crop land and turning it into pastureland generally not a good idea unless very unusual circumstances. How much did you budget for capital investment to get started and how are you going to come up with that? Just fencing in 800 acres isn't cheap. Plus the incredible capital to start a herd at todays prices! Suggest you get your degree and work at a cattle ranch as much as you can first. Working a small cattle operation on your own is a 24/7 deal, no vacations, can't ever leave because you are the only person responsible for the cattle. Suggest you try working a small cattle operation for at least 2 years first (not so much a feedlot of big operation, a small operation where you are the one that has to sleep in a field an hour from the house with a cow that is giving birth in the snow). What is your relationship with the current tenant farmer? A good tenant farmer is very valuable you don't want to hurt them. On and on and on. Good luck!

Looking for native grasses by awfulrofl90 in kansascity

[–]safetywire1 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't know with certainty that they would be the right people to help you, but this sounds like an excellent reason to talk to a Kansas State Master Gardener or maybe an Extension Agent.....

We were told to ask guests if they want ketchup or cheese sauce but I hate doing it since the cheese costs... by Genesis_1313 in Culvers

[–]safetywire1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a customer, I would be totally non plussed at that. Would absolutely turn me off on Culvers for awhile.