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DrafterX Offline
#401 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 9:46 PM EST
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For Hispanic attacks..!! Laugh
BuckyB93 Offline
#402 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 10:49 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
For Hispanic attacks..!! Laugh


would like to do the =d> or the Laugh

but that joke is more of a, chuckle and a groan.

Gotta step it up a bit such as...

What kind of exercise does Bucky do?

Diddly-squats.

(Am I the only one that can wake up some days with some random body pain that was not there when I went to sleep?)
Sunoverbeach Offline
#403 Posted: Fri, May 5 2023, 11:33 PM EST
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I believe that's a distressingly common issue for the folks on this forum
Cheno Offline
#404 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 12:02 AM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
I believe that's a distressingly common issue for the folks on this forum


As I read this with back pain.
izonfire Offline
#405 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 12:05 AM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
would like to do the Applause or the Laugh

but that joke is more of a, chuckle and a groan.

Gotta step it up a bit such as...

What kind of exercise does Bucky do?

Diddly-squats.

(Am I the only one that can wake up some days with some random body pain that was not there when I went to sleep?)

How dare you criticize Drafter -
And then follow up with that???

Shame… Not talking
izonfire Offline
#406 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 12:31 AM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
………………………………………lotta bs that danm shouldn’t hafta deal with……………………………………………… 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...

Some would classify it as misfortune,
others may categorize it as an intentional act driven by subliminal desire.
It’s clear that you want to maintain a long term relationship with your tranny guy.
And there’s nothing wrong with that.

We just want you to be happy… Mellow
Ram27 Offline
#407 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 7:15 AM EST
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Welcome to Saturday gang.
deadeyedick Offline
#408 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 8:05 AM EST
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Big 'ol Flower Moon out there this morning. Up and out.

Enjoy your day.
danmdevries Offline
#409 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 8:20 AM EST
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Happy Saturday fellas
MACS Offline
#410 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 8:39 AM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Spent all day test driving trucks and trucklike things.

Buying a 21 Ridgeline sport (base model)


Why? What can you tow with a Ridgeline?
MACS Offline
#411 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 8:47 AM EST
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Mornin' dudes. Got some pork belly on da smoker... friends were sposta come over but my wife's friend is doing OT and she mandated my buddy do yard work.

More pork belly for me. Beer
Sunoverbeach Offline
#412 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 9:02 AM EST
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That's why I don't have friends. I don't like to share

Morning, peoples
RiverRatRuss Offline
#413 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 9:51 AM EST
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Mornin Ya'll... 64 heading to a high of 77 today and sunny... my kinda weather!!!

I started working on my retirement paperwork from the Inactive Ready Reserves, had to do a whole new login process for the TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) retirement fund. of which I hadn't messed with since 2004. left in Gfund (Government Secured) back then it was gaining like 6% interest, yesterdays look was 1.6%. I was going to transfer it all over to my Schwab account, but friends/former co-workers say I can leave it alone in the TSP and let it draw even after retiring out... this has me stumped because my Federal TSP account I had to close and withdraw or move back in 2004 when I retired out of Federal Service, things/rules and laws must have changed over the year? I'm down with that.. less issue to deal with. Once our economy gets back to a positive note I'll switch it up to the Cfund non secured and play the markets again... Herfing
I met with a local VSO on my retired military pay and VA claims.. when I turn 60 I'll be drawing somewhere around $427 a month Military retirement. haven't told the Mrs. yet, but I'm thinking of using that as payment for a New Harley Trike for our travels... she's wanting a frickin Toy Hauler camper so we can load the bike and our Boy's (Pups) and go camping and exploring and take them with us. Not if we are moving to sunny FL in our future, our boys are up in age, Dallas is 11, CJ is 10 and Max is 9. and she says no more pets after they are gone... can't see spending 40-60K for a toy hauler? IDK...
Gene363 Offline
#414 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 10:32 AM EST
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Good Saturday Morning All! It's a cloudy 66° on the way to 77° today.
rfenst Offline
#415 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 11:01 AM 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**

Your experience is NORMAL.
Your expectations of insurance companies at this point in the claim is UNREALISTIC.
Want some help?
BuckyB93 Offline
#416 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 11:45 AM EST
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This experience is unacceptable.

In my mind it should go like this...
Week one: car accident.
Week two: Adjuster evaluates the car and deemed it as totaled.
Week two + two days: Check is in the mail for fair market value minus deductible. I'm sure they have tables or using Kelly Blue Book to determine fair market value. It's not rocket surgery. Prolly 15 minutes of paperwork to do.

We had it towed to the place they recommended back in week one for assessment. They determined it was totaled on week two. Why do they have to tow it to another place different places for assessment and add an additional week?

They assessed it as totaled on week two. We're not haggling or disputing the assessment, just cut me a check so we can move on.

I had one of my commuter cars in a fender bender (kinda similar thing, clipped by a guy cutting me off while he was trying to merge into commuter traffic, took out my bumper and passenger side quarter panel but was still drivable with some duct tape to hold the bumper in place). The other party was deemed at fault so it was on his insurance. Two days later the adjuster was at my house to evaluate the damage, determined it was totaled and a check was mailed to me within a week.
DrafterX Offline
#417 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 12:25 PM EST
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Cool Dudes...
Ram27 Offline
#418 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 12:34 PM EST
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X 😂
danmdevries Offline
#419 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 2:20 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Why? What can you tow with a Ridgeline?


Wasn't a decision taken lightly.

5klbs towing and 1700 payload. Payload is higher than the f150 I was considering.

Not great but plenty for my current situation. It's enough to put my flatbed on there and get a yard of dirt, or tow wife's car on my trailer, plenty campers sub 5k.

If you can get past the not a truck thing it's a great truck ish.

Just got done debadging it. Goes to the window tint guy on Monday. Aftermarket speakers and amplifiers/signal processors and stuff need to happen soon too. Sounds like crap over half volume and still isn't very loud.
rfenst Offline
#420 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 2:56 PM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
This experience is unacceptable.

In my mind it should go like this...
Week one: car accident.
Week two: Adjuster evaluates the car and deemed it as totaled.
Week two + two days: Check is in the mail for fair market value minus deductible. I'm sure they have tables or using Kelly Blue Book to determine fair market value. It's not rocket surgery. Prolly 15 minutes of paperwork to do.

We had it towed to the place they recommended back in week one for assessment. They determined it was totaled on week two. Why do they have to tow it to another place different places for assessment and add an additional week?

They assessed it as totaled on week two. We're not haggling or disputing the assessment, just cut me a check so we can move on.

I had one of my commuter cars in a fender bender (kinda similar thing, clipped by a guy cutting me off while he was trying to merge into commuter traffic, took out my bumper and passenger side quarter panel but was still drivable with some duct tape to hold the bumper in place). The other party was deemed at fault so it was on his insurance. Two days later the adjuster was at my house to evaluate the damage, determined it was totaled and a check was mailed to me within a week.

Appraisers are always on the run with 1-3 new assignments per day and lots of travel all around.

Collision claim/property damage adjusters are very busy, over-worked and have too many files. They are usually just starting out as noob adjusters

The second tow was probably to minimize the daily storage fee by transferring it from the lot of the shop that can't do repairs on it (this is one way they still make up to $30/day) to the insurer's own storage facility or at least a less expensive one until they can auction it or someone buys it for parts or scrap.
rfenst Offline
#421 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 2:59 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Wasn't a decision taken lightly.

5klbs towing and 1700 payload. Payload is higher than the f150 I was considering.

Not great but plenty for my current situation. It's enough to put my flatbed on there and get a yard of dirt, or tow wife's car on my trailer, plenty campers sub 5k.

If you can get past the not a truck thing it's a great truck ish.

Just got done debadging it. Goes to the window tint guy on Monday. Aftermarket speakers and amplifiers/signal processors and stuff need to happen soon too. Sounds like crap over half volume and still isn't very loud.

How many miles?Beer

Hondas last forever with few problems.

Did you buy it from a Honda dealer and get the extended Honda warranty?
Ram27 Offline
#422 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 3:10 PM EST
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^ Post 397 Robert. Think
Sunoverbeach Offline
#423 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 3:29 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
Your experience is NORMAL.
Your expectations of insurance companies at this point in the claim is UNREALISTIC.
Want some help?

I either disagree or have been lucky to hit a lull in the appraiser schedule. Hit a deer once. Damage assessed and car repaired and returned within 2 weeks. Same car totaled a few years later, and had a check heading my way in about 5 days.
rfenst Offline
#424 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 3:44 PM EST
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Ram27 wrote:
^ Post 397 Robert. Think

Thanks.
Just read it.
Congrats Dan!!!
Gene363 Offline
#425 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 4:13 PM EST
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Good evening...

Heard in a schoolyard: "Yeah, well your Daddy drinks Bud Light!"
dkeage Offline
#426 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 4:26 PM EST
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Gene363 wrote:
Good evening...

Heard in a schoolyard: "Yeah, well your Daddy drinks Bud Light!"

I’m sorry, but the whole Bud Light situation just makes me happy….Anxious
Gene363 Offline
#427 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 4:41 PM EST
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dkeage wrote:
I’m sorry, but the whole Bud Light situation just makes me happy….Anxious


You're not alone. I'm not a big beer drinker, I have had a can/bottle or two of regular Budweiser it was better than the Lone Star beer that was popular back then, but I also thought Shiner beer was better so so much for my taste.

If I like something I really do not care how it is advertised, but I kinda of thought Bud Light was sort of blue a collar drink, but what do I know. I do not care for propaganda, no matter the form or rational.
deadeyedick Offline
#428 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 5:40 PM EST
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dkeage wrote:
I’m sorry, but the whole Bud Light situation just makes me happy….Anxious


Not sorry!
dkeage Offline
#429 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 5:57 PM EST
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Gene363 wrote:
You're not alone. I'm not a big beer drinker, I have had a can/bottle or two of regular Budweiser it was better than the Lone Star beer that was popular back then, but I also thought Shiner beer was better so so much for my taste.

If I like something I really do not care how it is advertised, but I kinda of thought Bud Light was sort of blue a collar drink, but what do I know. I do not care for propaganda, no matter the form or rational.



When I was growing up, we drank Shiner premium. Soooo much better than Lone Star. Beer
MACS Offline
#430 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 5:58 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Not sorry!


Yup. Me neither. I hope the trend continues. I'm tired of the woke crap.
BuckyB93 Offline
#431 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 8:36 PM EST
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After test driving a few used cars my son settled on a Toyota Yaris. One previous owner, no accidents or outstanding recalls per CarFax and Experian Auto Check. Nothing special of a car, it's a small 4 door sedan commuter car.

The car dude is easy to work with, not a stereotypical slimy used car guy. His prices are fair and inline with Kelly Blue Book. Since I'm paying cash I tossed out a low ball number in jest. We met half way between my offer and his sticker price. Fair deal.

Plopped down a deposit to hold it, have the bill of sale in hand and copy of the title. Need to call the insurance company on Monday to get an insurance binder and then they (car sales dude) will to the leg work to get it registered and stuff. Prolly drive it off the lot next weekend.

Snappy little car. It ain't gonna win the Indy 500 but it will serve his needs. Prolly swap out the basic radio/CD player that it has with an aftermarket one with bluetooth and GPS for easier hands-free driving.
8trackdisco Offline
#432 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 9:09 PM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
After test driving a few used cars my son settled on a Toyota Yaris. One previous owner, no accidents or outstanding recalls per CarFax and Experian Auto Check. Nothing special of a car, it's a small 4 door sedan commuter car.

The car dude is easy to work with, not a stereotypical slimy used car guy. His prices are fair and inline with Kelly Blue Book. Since I'm paying cash I tossed out a low ball number in jest. We met half way between my offer and his sticker price. Fair deal.

Plopped down a deposit to hold it, have the bill of sale in hand and copy of the title. Need to call the insurance company on Monday to get an insurance binder and then they (car sales dude) will to the leg work to get it registered and stuff. Prolly drive it off the lot next weekend.

Snappy little car. It ain't gonna win the Indy 500 but it will serve his needs. Prolly swap out the basic radio/CD player that it has with an aftermarket one with bluetooth and GPS for easier hands-free driving.


And it only sips gas. If it snows a few inches, you’ll know he’s not going anywhere.
BuckyB93 Offline
#433 Posted: Sat, May 6 2023, 10:17 PM EST
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Yeah, reported gas mileage from some user reviews are in the range of 35-40 MPG highway. The ground clearance on the Yaris is about the same as his previous Ford Fusion and most cars in this category - about 6".

As for snow, we'll put some snow tires on it for the winter. Snow tires make a huge difference versus the so called all season tires. In MA it's legal to do studded tires or chains during the winter months but that's a little extreme for a little car. I had a little Ford Focus hatchback as a commuter car for a few years (liked it so much I bought another when the previous one was set to retire). With snow tires on it, it was like a little tank plowing through heavy snow. Was slow going in deep snow (say 8" deep and literately plowing through it) but it chugged along just fine.

Had two Hyndai Elantras and a Hyndai Sonata for commuter cars before the Fords. Prolly put 200k on each one before I traded them in. Didn't get much on trade in due to high miles. I blew up the engine on one of the Elantras when the timing belt broke. That's on me for not changing the belt when suggested for routine maintenance. Other than that they were reliable and dependable cars. Only had to do routine maintence of oil changes and brakes. I think I replaced some wheel bearings on one of them but its an easy job if you have access to a garage and the right tools.

MACS Offline
#434 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 6:27 AM EST
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This is the way to do business. Live modestly, save for a house and invest. When you have the house and your income is commensurate with a fancy car... indulge a little.

I drove a geo metro when that was all I could afford. When I bought my house I had a '95 Nissan pickup (reg cab) and the wife had a '93 geo storm. We bought our house in 2000.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#435 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 8:02 AM EST
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Learned to drive manual on dad's 85ish Nissan pickup. Reg cab. No power anything. No radio. Unrelated to your point, but got my first speeding ticket in that truck too.

Morning, peoples
RiverRatRuss Offline
#436 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 8:47 AM EST
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Mornin Ya'll... 69 headed to 88 and sunny... they called for rain, but looks to have passed??
Either way the Mrs. and I are Riding today!!! no destination in mind, maybe a river run for some homemade Pie at the riverdock Best Homemade Pies in Illinois... Herfing

Enjoy your Sunday Folks!!!! Beer
Ram27 Offline
#437 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 9:09 AM EST
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Morning all.
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#438 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 9:26 AM EST
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Morning
Looking good here in NJ today. Hopefully it holds for the day.
RiverRatRuss Offline
#439 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 9:43 AM EST
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Well the clouds are rolling in now, so the Mrs. got a change of plans... we're going to mow or attempt to before mother nature kicks in.. our yards... Damnit, I knew we shoulda took off on the bike to somewhere last night... Beautiful warm weather... d'oh!

Bloody Mary is in my future today after mowing... Herfing Herfing
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#440 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 10:38 AM EST
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Have an opportunity to be a bad guy in one of those sumo-suits and get taken down by police dogs at an upcoming K9 police contest.

There must be something wrong with me, because I'm considering it.
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#441 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 10:44 AM EST
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Must win for Arsenal @ Newcastle. Need it for any chance of staying in the title race.

After the game, sausages and kraut on the grill, followed by a drink and a cigar on the deck the wife.
Gene363 Offline
#442 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 10:56 AM EST
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Good Sunday Morning to All! It's 76° on thaws to 83° today. Feeling a little dizzy, I'm pretty sure I have an er infection.Still, going to the funeral for the Father of a younger fellow I know from the shooting range and ARA matches.
RiverRatRuss Offline
#443 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 11:11 AM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Have an opportunity to be a bad guy in one of those sumo-suits and get taken down by police dogs at an upcoming K9 police contest.

There must be something wrong with me, because I'm considering it.


Watch the Movie Megan Leavy first... don't drop your lowers!!! Unless of course you've had your Rabies Tags updated... Herfing
8trackdisco Offline
#444 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 11:20 AM EST
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RiverRatRuss wrote:
Unless of course you've had your Rabies Tags updated... Herfing


Am pretty sure the dog would be wearing a condom.
MACS Offline
#445 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 11:23 AM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Have an opportunity to be a bad guy in one of those sumo-suits and get taken down by police dogs at an upcoming K9 police contest.

There must be something wrong with me, because I'm considering it.


I've done it. Around 1994/1995 timeframe I worked in the armory on the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado. The kennels are right next door. They had around 6 or 7 dogs, IIRC. 6 Belgian Malinois and 1 German Shepherd.

Since I was preparing to become a Master-at-Arms (boiler technicians were no longer necessary), the MA's had me help them with the dog training. I didn't wear the full suit, just the arm wrap. You will still feel the dog bite. Lots of pressure, but it didn't hurt all that much.
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#446 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 11:23 AM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Have an opportunity to be a bad guy in one of those sumo-suits and get taken down by police dogs at an upcoming K9 police contest.

There must be something wrong with me, because I'm considering it.


HA!

When I bought my first house in the early 2000's my next door neighbor was a local cop. He had two trained K9 dogs.

Zima was a Belgian Malamute trained for apprehension and detection (drugs, bombs, humans). She was retired before her time since the local town shut down their K9 unit and the state police took over for K9 stuff.

Solo (aptly named since she was a the only dog from her litter) was a black lab trained for detection but never made it on the force due to hip problems.

Neighbor had the bite suit and all that stuff so I asked (while drinking beers) if I could try to see if Zima could catch me and take me down.

Him: Yes but... are you sure you want to do that?
Me: Sure, Zima knows me and likes me. How bad can it be?
Him: Zima is trained to do whatever I tell her to do no matter if she knows you or not. It's a game for her, one that you will lose. She won't kill you but once she takes you down, she will keep you there until I tell her to stop.
Me: OK, when will you tell her to stop?
Him: When I feel like it.
Me: Yeah, on second thought probably not a good idea.
MACS Offline
#447 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 11:28 AM EST
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^Just an FYI... working dogs train for either drugs or bombs, not both. If they alert... how do you know what they're alerting on? Bad idea.

They can do drug/patrol or bomb/patrol but not drugs/bombs.
MACS Offline
#448 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 11:31 AM EST
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Saw 2 more deer cross the road on the dog walk. Pretty brazen about it... first one ran across, second one just sauntered. Tank was like... "What da?"

Had to be 100+ pounds each. Tank is 62 and they were much bigger.
BuckyB93 Offline
#449 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 11:58 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
^Just an FYI... working dogs train for either drugs or bombs, not both. If they alert... how do you know what they're alerting on? Bad idea.

They can do drug/patrol or bomb/patrol but not drugs/bombs.


Yeah, don't know the details on what she was trained for on the sniffing part. Apprehension and people search was her main job. After they decommissioned the local police station's K9 unit, he wanted to transfer to another town to keep doing K9 work but the staties took over all K9 duties in the surrounding area.

He did some contract work with her as a weekend side job now and again to sniff incoming containers at the Boston shipyards. This was shortly after 9/11 so I'm guessing she was trained to sniff out explosives.

Solo (the black lab) was trained for sniffing out drugs.

Nice resume for him as he had two certified working dogs that covered the rainbow of apprehension, tracking, explosives, and drugs.

Both dogs have passed away. Him and his wife were very active in taking in dogs from the shelter. Temporary home and training them to pass on to a forever home.

They retired down to FL in the past 5 yrs or so. Ft. Myers area I think.
8trackdisco Offline
#450 Posted: Sun, May 7 2023, 12:02 PM EST
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BuckyB93 wrote:
HA!

When I bought my first house in the early 2000's my next door neighbor was a local cop. He had two trained K9 dogs.

Zima was a Belgian Malamute trained for apprehension and detection (drugs, bombs, humans). She was retired before her time since the local town shut down their K9 unit and the state police took over for K9 stuff.

Solo (aptly named since she was a the only dog from her litter) was a black lab trained for detection but never made it on the force due to hip problems.

Neighbor had the bite suit and all that stuff so I asked (while drinking beers) if I could try to see if Zima could catch me and take me down.

Him: Yes but... are you sure you want to do that?
Me: Sure, Zima knows me and likes me. How bad can it be?
Him: Zima is trained to do whatever I tell her to do no matter if she knows you or not. It's a game for her, one that you will lose. She won't kill you but once she takes you down, she will keep you there until I tell her to stop.
Me: OK, when will you tell her to stop?
Him: When I feel like it.
Me: Yeah, on second thought probably not a good idea.


Huh. They (the cop and her husband) both know me and have a sense of humor which until you mentioned When I feel like it makes me feel like it could be a long day for a few seconds.
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