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rfenst Offline
#351 Posted: Thu, May 4 2023, 5:05 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Sorry, bruddah... that collection is nothing to envy right now. Have you seen the prices for them? Triple what we were paying before 2020. Covid and Ian have devastated Cuba's cigar industry.

I ain't paying those prices. I'll smoke what I got and keep buying the NC's I enjoy.

Same here.
Just got to find domestics I like- given my spoiled pallet Pray
MACS Offline
#352 Posted: Thu, May 4 2023, 5:14 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
You can visit me and my house any time you want to!


HA! Bring the yard tools, eh?

I walk by the house every day with Tank when we circuit the neighborhood. Some yards are being neglected. JSO is likely short handed and these deputies are probably working a lot of night shift. I don't know them, they don't know me... just figured I'd do some good.

Nobody came out when I did the work. Prolly sleeping.
rfenst Offline
#353 Posted: Thu, May 4 2023, 6:21 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
HA! Bring the yard tools, eh?

I walk by the house every day with Tank when we circuit the neighborhood. Some yards are being neglected. JSO is likely short handed and these deputies are probably working a lot of night shift. I don't know them, they don't know me... just figured I'd do some good.

Nobody came out when I did the work. Prolly sleeping.

I got all the yard tools anyone could ever need.
HockeyDad Offline
#354 Posted: Thu, May 4 2023, 6:28 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
I got all the yard tools anyone could ever need.


I’m about to get rid of most of mine.

Picanha roast, baked potatoes, and steamed broccoli for dinner.
Gene363 Offline
#355 Posted: Thu, May 4 2023, 9:32 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
I’m about to get rid of most of mine.

Picanha roast, baked potatoes, and steamed broccoli for dinner.



Give them to Pedro.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#356 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 5:51 AM EST
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Morning, peoples. Have to break out some yard tools myself either after work or tomorrow

Unless Macs and Tank happen to wander by
MACS Offline
#357 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 6:48 AM EST
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^I don't get up north much. Too cold. Anxious

Did the 2nd sleep study last night, with the cpap mask. Started with just the nose covered but I guess it wasn't doing the trick (funny... I felt I was sleeping good) and they put the full mask and then I slept like sheit. Tore it off and they put the nose mask back on. Nope... whole lotta hell fkn nope. I damn sure will not sleep with a damn mask on.

Got home and slept for 2 more hours. I sleep better without a damn mask!

Tech said they have a mouthguard that will likely work for me. Whatever.
Ram27 Offline
#358 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 7:26 AM EST
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Happy Cinco de Mayo ! BigGrin
Ram27 Offline
#359 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 7:28 AM EST
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Friday greetings gang. ram27bat


# Three Fifty NEIN!
Sunoverbeach Offline
#360 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:05 AM EST
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I remember the sleep study stuff. Mostly slept for chit because all the wires hooked up made me afraid to move.

I do the mask thing and can sleep through the night now. Mostly because Mrs Beach doesn't kick me for snoring anymore
8trackdisco Offline
#361 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:27 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
^I don't get up north much. Too cold. Anxious

Did the 2nd sleep study last night, with the cpap mask. Started with just the nose covered but I guess it wasn't doing the trick (funny... I felt I was sleeping good) and they put the full mask and then I slept like sheit. Tore it off and they put the nose mask back on. Nope... whole lotta hell fkn nope. I damn sure will not sleep with a damn mask on.

Got home and slept for 2 more hours. I sleep better without a damn mask!

Tech said they have a mouthguard that will likely work for me. Whatever.


Thanks for the preview of my June appointment. Was exchanging texts with a buddy of mine who was tested three years ago and has been wearing the mask ever since. Said it took him a few days to get use to it and sometimes the seal breaks loose, blowing air into his eyes.

He ignored the issue until his kids took video of him sleeping- his breath stopping, a loud snort, then gasp for air, then back to sleep. His doctor told him if a person has more than 5 episodes per hour, it is bad. He was stopping 17 times per hour.

Says he sleeps better now, has more energy. The downside is the mask needs to be cleaned every morning and that is a pain in the ascot.
Gene363 Offline
#362 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:38 AM EST
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Good Friday Morning to All! It's a cloudy 63° on the way to 74° today.
Gene363 Offline
#363 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:41 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
^I don't get up north much. Too cold. Anxious

Did the 2nd sleep study last night, with the cpap mask. Started with just the nose covered but I guess it wasn't doing the trick (funny... I felt I was sleeping good) and they put the full mask and then I slept like sheit. Tore it off and they put the nose mask back on. Nope... whole lotta hell fkn nope. I damn sure will not sleep with a damn mask on.

Got home and slept for 2 more hours. I sleep better without a damn mask!

Tech said they have a mouthguard that will likely work for me. Whatever.


The CPAP does take some getting used to it time. I'm still using the nose only, but like when I'm awake, I have trouble keeping my mouth shut. LOL
DrafterX Offline
#364 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:43 AM EST
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Cool Dudes...
rfenst Offline
#365 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:44 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
^I don't get up north much. Too cold. Anxious

Did the 2nd sleep study last night, with the cpap mask. Started with just the nose covered but I guess it wasn't doing the trick (funny... I felt I was sleeping good) and they put the full mask and then I slept like sheit. Tore it off and they put the nose mask back on. Nope... whole lotta hell fkn nope. I damn sure will not sleep with a damn mask on.

Got home and slept for 2 more hours. I sleep better without a damn mask!

Tech said they have a mouthguard that will likely work for me. Whatever.

That chit is dangerous to your heart. Why not try the mouth piece?
I don't think a mask would be very good for your sex life. whip
DrafterX Offline
#366 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:44 AM EST
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The cavemen didn't have cpaps... they survived... Mellow
rfenst Offline
#367 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:46 AM EST
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^
We must have posted at the same moment. I saw it actually flash on my screen.
rfenst Offline
#368 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:48 AM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
The cavemen didn't have cpaps... they survived... Mellow

What was their quality of life and mean life expectancy at MACS' current age? Maybe that's why. LOL.
DrafterX Offline
#369 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:48 AM EST
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Anyone going to da Derby tomorrow..?? Huh
8trackdisco Offline
#370 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:57 AM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Anyone going to da Derby tomorrow..?? Huh


Was just considering a derby thread. There is a casino only a couple miles away. Was considering a run.

Knowing nothing about the horses should probably deter me.
DrafterX Offline
#371 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 9:03 AM EST
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It sneaks up on me every year.. keep thinking I'd like to go but never hear about it until the day before... the casino could be fun tho... Mellow
8trackdisco Offline
#372 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 9:04 AM EST
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rfenst wrote:
I don't think a mask would be very good for your sex life. whip


Yeah- he's ugly enough. Wait. Maybe the mask... helps? Anxious
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#373 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 9:09 AM EST
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Mornin Ya'll.... High of 76 and Sunny today... time to pull the Harley's out and have a Great riding weekend... Herfing

I'm starting my paperwork on my retirement from the Inactive Ready Reserves, once I'm through with all that, I'll be getting an additional $427.00 a month on my Military Retirement at 60... Herfing I took out a Military TSP plan while still active and I haven't seen annuity statements or anything in years, last I looked it was somewhere around $19K? and I think I locked it into the G Fund (Gov. Secured)? but not sure... DOH... if I left it in the C Fund Market I might have $0.19 cents coming back with this Biden economy, the Carpenters Pension plan, I got a letter from Geneva IL saying I forfeited my 10+ yrs retirement (Go Union they said)ram27bat asking other former co-workers if/when they retired were they allowed to transfer their TSP to something like Charles Schwab accounts to not be penalized on any withdraws? what a web of BS!!!
rfenst Offline
#374 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 9:31 AM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
I remember the sleep study stuff. Mostly slept for chit because all the wires hooked up made me afraid to move.

I do the mask thing and can sleep through the night now. Mostly because Mrs Beach doesn't kick me for snoring anymore

20+ years ago I did a Sleep Study immediately follow by an "Awake Study" the whole next day. Awake Study measures drowsiness.

Sixty minutes in in the same cold room (60F) with just a paper medical shirt and shorts, loud tv, folding chai keep me awake, The hour was followed by 10 minutes in bed with a blanket and electrodes- to see if I would fall asleep and how quickly. I quickly fell asleep x9 times they they told me I didn't have to do it usual 10th time.

Neurologist said no apnea, but severe drowsiness caused by type of brain waves due to encephalitis in 2000. Thankfully that has been addressed by medication
deadeyedick Offline
#375 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 10:55 AM EST
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A beautiful 57/77 today and sunny.

Youse guys are scaring me again with your sleep studies. Think I'll take a nap.fog
DrafterX Offline
#376 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 11:06 AM EST
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I'll get all the sleep I need when I'm dead... Mellow
BuckyB93 Offline
#377 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 11:10 AM EST
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But who's gonna keep looking for CROS when you die?
DrafterX Offline
#378 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 11:13 AM EST
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I'm the only one..?? Huh
Ram27 Offline
#379 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 11:58 AM EST
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NoThink
Three seventy NEINER

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Ram27 Offline
#380 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 1:17 PM EST
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Just picked up a few Pizzas from Village 🍕. Really GREAT PIZZA 🍕
Yummy Beer
DrafterX Offline
#381 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 2:02 PM EST
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You must be hungry... Mellow
Ram27 Offline
#382 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 2:20 PM EST
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Tonight's dinner. Applause
danmdevries Offline
#383 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 3:35 PM EST
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Spent all day test driving trucks and trucklike things.

Buying a 21 Ridgeline sport (base model)
Palama Offline
#384 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 3:42 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
I'll get all the sleep I need when I'm dead... Mellow


Your real name is “Warren”?

https://youtu.be/ax6FaILE4aU
dkeage Offline
#385 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 3:54 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Spent all day test driving trucks and trucklike things.

Buying a 21 Ridgeline sport (base model)

Didn’t find a truck you liked?
Ram27 Offline
#386 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 4:15 PM EST
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Good luck danm. Enjoy.
BuckyB93 Offline
#387 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 4:52 PM EST
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Rant mode **ON**

I hate insurance companies. Trying to get the status of my son's insurance claim for his accident 3 weeks ago. They deemed it a total loss but for some reason they had it towed to two different places for assessments. WTF is up with that? Insurance company dragging their feet to close out the claim. Just got off the phone with them and they told me to call back on Monday. The insurance adjuster who is handling the claim will be in the office from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM M-F but on lunch from 1-2 PM, if she doesn't answer leave her a voice mail.

I have no problems with someone working their regular hours and taking lunch and stuff but why is there only one single person at the insurance company that is qualified to deal with the the claim? Do they work on commission and someone else can't handle it while Nichole Nance is out of her office (phone number 855-627-**** extension 15205)?

**** is redacted so she doesn't get a bunch of phone calls from you guys while I try to get in touch with her on Monday.

MAPFE Insurance, a regional insurance company, SUCKS donkey richards! Prolly look into something like Liberty Mutual, Geico, or Progressive for a new insurance plan for him this next time around. Something that has customer service 24/7 that can address issues.

Rant mode **OFF**
DrafterX Offline
#388 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 4:58 PM EST
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Frank, you got this one..?? Huh
Ram27 Offline
#389 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 5:10 PM EST
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Three eighty NEIN.

Insurance basturds. Brick wall
deadeyedick Offline
#390 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 5:32 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Spent all day test driving trucks and trucklike things.

Buying a 21 Ridgeline sport (base model)


Are the old ones even a truck? Thought they were based on car architecture ?

Honda so I guess we won't be getting any funny stories from danm.
delta1 Offline
#391 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:06 PM EST
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noticing a chit ton of Honda Civics on the roads
8trackdisco Offline
#392 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:11 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Spent all day test driving trucks and trucklike things.

Buying a 21 Ridgeline sport (base model)


Have a friend who has one. Had it for four or five years. Know he hauls boats and trailers. Unsure of the weight of the thing he tows.
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#393 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:16 PM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
Rant mode **ON**

I hate insurance companies. Trying to get the status of my son's insurance claim for his accident 3 weeks ago. They deemed it a total loss but for some reason they had it towed to two different places for assessments. WTF is up with that? Insurance company dragging their feet to close out the claim. Just got off the phone with them and they told me to call back on Monday. The insurance adjuster who is handling the claim will be in the office from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM M-F but on lunch from 1-2 PM, if she doesn't answer leave her a voice mail.

I have no problems with someone working their regular hours and taking lunch and stuff but why is there only one single person at the insurance company that is qualified to deal with the the claim? Do they work on commission and someone else can't handle it while Nichole Nance is out of her office (phone number 855-627-**** extension 15205)?

**** is redacted so she doesn't get a bunch of phone calls from you guys while I try to get in touch with her on Monday.

MAPFE Insurance, a regional insurance company, SUCKS donkey richards! Prolly look into something like Liberty Mutual, Geico, or Progressive for a new insurance plan for him this next time around. Something that has customer service 24/7 that can address issues.

Rant mode **OFF**


If you want to flick their ears, call the office of the insurance commissioner for Massachusetts. Calls to the commish are like paper cuts. They get to x number of calls for a given time period, they end up auditing the company and the start with Claims. You could be the straw that fractures the camel’s vertebrae.
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#394 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:29 PM EST
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Rant agreed:

I too absolutely hate insurance companies in all their forms. Though I feel like the health variety are the worst about trying to squeeze money and/or approval out of. They can all eat a whole bag of d1cks
delta1 Offline
#395 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:35 PM EST
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hah...that is a comical, albeit painful image...
DrafterX Offline
#396 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 8:49 PM EST
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Fajita Nachos.. couple margaritas.. BigGrin
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#397 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 9:04 PM EST
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dkeage wrote:
Didn’t find a truck you liked?


Had it narrowed down to two. A 2019 Ford F150 2.7 crew cab short bed and the 21 Ridgeline. I did like the Ford better. I felt like it was quieter and more comfortable.

Ford short bed is the same size as the Ridgeline, and the Honda has a trunk in the bed that's about the same volume as the crossbed toolbox I had on my Ram. And surprisingly enough the Ridgeline has a higher payload capacity than the Ford 1700lbs vs 1550. Granted the half ton trucks need to rate payload low to keep the GVWR under 7k and would be fine putting more in but still the Honda has more rated payload. Towing honda's at 5k and the Ford was 7600.

Sales manager was a prick at the Ford dealer. I told every sales guy I've dealt with that I don't buy same day, need to sleep on it. Then they try to get a sale same day I stick to no. This place was no different but sales guy asked "what will it take to get you to buy today" I said match the price on the Ridgeline I'm shopping it against. He said we can probably get a few hundred off but not going to get down to Ridgeline price. Fair enough, I'll take the final price and sleep on it. Then sales mgr comes and asks me "What is the price online?" I told him. Then he says "that's my price. You can buy it today or someone else will" My retort was the truck has been on your lot and website for 58 days. He said no sale and walked away.

Ford had 88k miles and certified used warranty to 100k. Honda had 33k miles and certified used warranty to 100k AND 12mo 12kmi bumper to bumper. So it was cheaper, less miles, more warranty, less tow cap, more payload, and better mileage.

We'll see if I made the right choice, but I've been shopping for quite a while and even before I bought the 3/4 ton Ram, the Ridgeline was a consideration. It's not a body on frame truck, it drives/rides like a minivan but it also has the everyday conveniences of a minivan. Only thing I'm concerned about is the tranny of course. I wanted a 2020+ Ridgeline with the ZF 9 speed because the 6 speeds had issues. Didn't realize until after I got home that it's a 6...
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#398 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 9:08 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Are the old ones even a truck? Thought they were based on car architecture ?

Honda so I guess we won't be getting any funny stories from danm.


It's a unibody truck, no body on frame. Same as a car/suv/minivan.

It's not going to do truck things as well as a truck, but it will do car things a lot better than a truck while doing 90% of the things I used my real truck for. I can still borrow my dad's 1 ton if I need a big truck.
DrafterX Offline
#399 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 9:42 PM EST
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Why does the Mexican take xanax..?? Huh
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#400 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 9:43 PM EST
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Better have at least one tyranny issue. It's tradition, dammit!
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