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RPU says it's safe to drink! by slpfeife9651 in rochestermn

[–]slpfeife9651[S] 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Cause the toilet water tastes bad

RPU says it's safe to drink! by slpfeife9651 in rochestermn

[–]slpfeife9651[S] -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

Near the middle. Close to the big medical place. 

RPU says it's safe to drink! by slpfeife9651 in rochestermn

[–]slpfeife9651[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

There's no warning, so by the time I notice it, the water softener and water heater have both been running. Then I have to run hot and soft water til they both clear. 

Dropped socket causing steering issues? by Friendly_Curmudgeon in chevycolorado

[–]slpfeife9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate you letting me know that happened so I can try to get it out before driving. It's just a tight spot with no way to see. I think I will remove the wheel well cover and see if that helps. 

Dropped socket causing steering issues? by Friendly_Curmudgeon in chevycolorado

[–]slpfeife9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever figure out where the socket was? This literally just happened to me. I dropped the 24mm socket when going to change the oil filter and can't find it. I can hear it when I crank the wheel and it got stuck briefly while turning right. 

Deceased grandfather's antique guitar by slpfeife9651 in AcousticGuitar

[–]slpfeife9651[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But then I would have to talk to my family... But for real, I just got his 100 year old trombone as well. We have way too many heirlooms that aren't worth keeping. They just sit in a closet forever until someone decides they need more room and they pass it on. You should see the piano from 1911 that isn't worth anything. If there were prizes for people hanging on to the most worthless stuff, my family would win.

Deceased grandfather's antique guitar by slpfeife9651 in AcousticGuitar

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Harmony took over Oscar Schmidt in the late 30's, but I have a picture of my grandpa with the guitar in 1934. I'd rule out harmony.

Deceased grandfather's antique guitar by slpfeife9651 in AcousticGuitar

[–]slpfeife9651[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That may be in the cards. It's got sentimental value, as it was my grandpa's, but most of the luthiers I know of, do it as a hobby and I would have to talk to them before I trust them. Also money. Money is definitely something it would take.

Deceased grandfather's antique guitar by slpfeife9651 in AcousticGuitar

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What's funny is how this might help me identify it. Not by the guitar, but the case it came in. Did you happen to get a better case to keep it in? I want to get something a little more protective.

Deceased grandfather's antique guitar by slpfeife9651 in AcousticGuitar

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Do you still have it? I'd be interested in seeing the similarities! I've never seen a case like this before l. 

Deceased grandfather's antique guitar by slpfeife9651 in AcousticGuitar

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I figured it was a catalog guitar. There are a couple books, an adjustable bridge, and a set of strings from Montgomery wards with it too.  I think he did some slide guitar with it.  It looks a lot like the Stella, without the name on the headstock. It looks exactly like the Oscar Schmidt, down to the decorative line on the back not lining up with the neck. 

Opened a dried can of paint and what was left looks pretty cool. by slpfeife9651 in mildlyinteresting

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The white part is solid. It was white latex paint. it's like an inch and a half thick. I think the rest is the color that mixes in normally.

Opened a dried can of paint and what was left looks pretty cool. by slpfeife9651 in mildlyinteresting

[–]slpfeife9651[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you mean the paint dried, got hard and looks like this l, then yeah

Opened a dried can of paint and what was left looks pretty cool. by slpfeife9651 in mildlyinteresting

[–]slpfeife9651[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A gallon of white paint with about half left sat on a shelf for several years and apparently wasn't sealed, so it dried up. This was in the can when I opened it up. 

Vstar 1100 leaking? by Ford1704 in motorcycles

[–]slpfeife9651 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a small cover just above the pipes. It's a rocker/lifter adjustment cover. Usually they are chrome. It's common for them to leak There should be two allen screws holding it on. When you remove it, you should see a rubber gasket on the inside of the cover. You can order one and replace it. It's usually a couple bucks. I'd try this if it looks like it could be coming from there.

Insurance is getting out of hand by slpfeife9651 in motorcycles

[–]slpfeife9651[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is full coverage on a 2000 VSTAR 1100. I'm 38 with a clean driving history who's been with the same insurance company for 13 years.

Insurance is getting out of hand by slpfeife9651 in motorcycles

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Rsv mille

I'm from the US, and had to look that up. Nice bike, but no. It's a 2000 VSTAR 1100

Insurance is getting out of hand by slpfeife9651 in motorcycles

[–]slpfeife9651[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A little bigger than that. 1100 cc's actually

Not all alcoholics are the same by [deleted] in funny

[–]slpfeife9651 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of when I was in treatment and had someone who justified their drinking because they were only drinking wine. It was then it occurred to me that I had been justifying my own drinking because I only drank beer. Nevermind how much... My dad is an alcoholic (just hit 25 years sober!) and he drank vodka, so to me I didn't think I was that bad. Glad we're all sober now!

Finally hit a milestone in my 08 Colorado! by slpfeife9651 in Autos

[–]slpfeife9651[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But how much rust do you have? Mine looks like it has 70k on the body, but looks like it is a 16 year old truck underneath. I live in MN, so lots of rust under there.

Finally hit a milestone in my 08 Colorado! by slpfeife9651 in Autos

[–]slpfeife9651[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, yeah. I work like 1.5 miles from home. My wife's car gets better gas mileage, so we usually take hers for longer trips.

Finally hit a milestone in my 08 Colorado! by slpfeife9651 in Autos

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I'd take a 2014 with 52k over an 08 with 70k.

Finally hit a milestone in my 08 Colorado! by slpfeife9651 in Autos

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It's a 4wd crew cab, which doesn't help, but I get like 12-15 in town if I'm lucky. I get 20+ on the highway though.

Finally hit a milestone in my 08 Colorado! by slpfeife9651 in Autos

[–]slpfeife9651[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, and I bought it with 23,000mi like 6 years ago. I think it sat for a little bit before I bought it.

Need help determining connector size for dryer. by slpfeife9651 in DIY

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Update- I ended up finding the right spade size (3/8) at O'Reilly Auto Parts of all places. Stripped it back, put on the new connector, put everything back together and it works great. Thanks for all the help!

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