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by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 18, 2023 5:03 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: T1B comes to the Senate
Replies: 11
Views: 8827

Re: T1B comes to the Senate

Sudden Sam wrote: Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:26 pm That senator reminds me of somebody…can’t quite place it …maybe someone in here…who the fuck was that?
Did Phoenix Rob post here? What was his famous line? "I will fight you! I lift weights!" <-- something similar to that.
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 11-18-23
Replies: 15
Views: 13357

Re: Weekend Roll Call 11-18-23

kcdave wrote: Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:18 am No tune.
No meme.
No flyover comment.
No racist/realist take.
No grill mentions.
No football takes.
Best Roll Call EVAR!
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: This is what wokeness has created
Replies: 30
Views: 29392

Re: This is what wokeness has created

I like tilapia. Very sustainable agriculture. That’s the equivalent of fresh dog turds, served on a bun with your favorite condiments. Bon appetite, weirdo. Feed them buttermilk soaked baby turds for all I care. They're tasty, environmentally responsible, and you can grow them in a bucket. They're ...
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: This is what wokeness has created
Replies: 30
Views: 29392

Re: This is what wokeness has created

They needs help and definitely should not be driving. Not sure what good it would to do lock them up. :lol: :lol: :lol: Wait…you were joking with the ‘they’ and ‘them’, right? Please say yes. Locking her up would keep us from hearing her whiney-ass idiotic muttering. Well...not sure how I'm suppose...
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

Any chance I can talk you into a Fiat 500… :shock: You’d do that to a fellow T1Ber?! It is a bit passive-aggressive, I admit. If it works out great I'll be like, "See, I TOLD you so!" and I'll manipulate him in to believing everything I say. If it doesn't work out I'll blame him for belie...
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

2012 Camry only 67k miles, rattling noise seemingly from the steering column. No steering issues & noise typically happens when you go over bumps, does not matter if you are on the brakes or not, wheel straight or turned. Help me obibeer, you are my last hope..... I need to understand the vehic...
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

Rootbeer -- I just started shopping Hondas and Toyotas for the Mrs. Her '02 CR-V, that we'd owned since new, got totaled recently. I'm real good with collision repair and claims handling but this one wasn't a fixer. For her replacement vehicle, we're budgeting $11.5 - $13.5K out-the-door. What can ...
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

https://i.imgur.com/85J9hJJl.jpg My Slafter Oil rep won't even return calls anymore. How in the hell do you have a bottle that's lasted long enough to get shop dust all over it? You haven't used that in weeks, Rootbeer, and it's been months since we could get the blue stuff east of the Mississippi....
by Rootbeer
Fri Nov 17, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: This is what wokeness has created
Replies: 30
Views: 29392

Re: This is what wokeness has created

That only took a few minutes, and I’m pretty good at multitasking. And I won’t eat tilapia, which comes from bug infested fish farms. I prefer some Patagonian toothfish caught in the ice cold waters off southern Chile. I like tilapia. Very sustainable agriculture. Do you microwave it? With nori shr...
by Rootbeer
Fri Nov 17, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Screwy
Replies: 59
Views: 46055

Re: Screwy

Screw_Michigan wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:59 pm
Rootbeer wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:48 pm lol

I'll add automotive regulations to the list of things you don't know much about.
Do tell
I would love to do that... right after I finish this homework, feed the hogs, stab my eye with a stick, get a couple root canals on some sketchy outdated lidocaine, and volunteer for an IRS audit.
by Rootbeer
Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: This is what wokeness has created
Replies: 30
Views: 29392

Re: This is what wokeness has created

Mikey wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:52 am That only took a few minutes, and I’m pretty good at multitasking. And I won’t eat tilapia, which comes from bug infested fish farms. I prefer some Patagonian toothfish caught in the ice cold waters off southern Chile.
I like tilapia. Very sustainable agriculture.
by Rootbeer
Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Radio -
Replies: 2263
Views: 801820

Re: Radio -

Mrs Rooty, filling the role of our dearly departed Kierland says this was the worst song:

70 Suicidal Tendencies - "Institutionalized"
by Rootbeer
Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Screwy
Replies: 59
Views: 46055

Re: Screwy

My only objection to oversized pickup trucks is when its driver is 4'11" and is using it as a dick extender. Other than that, I can't think of a more valuable and practical vehicle to have in your driveway. The best part is I don't have to wait in line at a charging station behind some purple ...
by Rootbeer
Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:48 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: This is what wokeness has created
Replies: 30
Views: 29392

Re: This is what wokeness has created

Oh hey, Mikey. Sorry, I thought you logged out to sprinkle nori shreds on some microwaved tilapia.
by Rootbeer
Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:26 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: This is what wokeness has created
Replies: 30
Views: 29392

Re: This is what wokeness has created

Sudden Sam wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 2:07 am Was there any box she didn’t check?!
Looks like she missed the EV box. Good chance her a/c works though.
by Rootbeer
Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:04 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Screwy
Replies: 59
Views: 46055

Re: Screwy

Mikey wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:02 pm I'm not worried about the power going out because I have sufficient PV capacity and a 20 kWh storage battery.
I looked up a 20kWh storage unit and wow...that's not a poor man's game.
by Rootbeer
Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:49 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Radio -
Replies: 2263
Views: 801820

Re: Radio -

Smackie Chan wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:58 pm TT pop up tonight, 7 Eastern/5 Pacific. Might be the week’s only show.
IN! I'll be playing Wingspan with Mrs. Beer and listening to the dulcet tones of The Chan Man.
by Rootbeer
Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

2012 Camry only 67k miles, rattling noise seemingly from the steering column. No steering issues & noise typically happens when you go over bumps, does not matter if you are on the brakes or not, wheel straight or turned. Help me obibeer, you are my last hope..... I need to understand the vehic...
by Rootbeer
Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

Where can I buy replacement blinker fluid? I'll hang up and listen. Back in 2002 BF was pulled from most store shelves after the internet claimed it's a hoax. I get mine through a shop exclusive distributor called Slafter Oil and even they experience supply chain problems since new cars are using L...
by Rootbeer
Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:38 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

I had a 2004 4Runner with the 4 liter 6 and that sucker would not break! Ran forever. Regretted selling it…still regret it. In 2016 I sold it to a coworker who knew I took care of my vehicles. He told me his daughter got in it and asked if it was brand new! It still looks and runs great. 197,000 mi...
by Rootbeer
Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:19 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

Rootbeer, my 2014 F150 XL is in impound, the cops totally jacked my ride. If you could boost me over the fence tonight, I'll give you a ride anywhere in town. Also, it usually refuses to come out of the garage and keys itself while the stereo plays at full volume. Maybe you could convince it to do ...
by Rootbeer
Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:02 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

2023 F150 Lariat, supercrew, 3.5 L v6, 10 sp xmission, tow pkg, no f'ing auto engine off/on. Anyway my peeve is as soon as I open the door, motors and shit start running everywhere (seemingly) for 3 to 5 seconds. So far I know it is not easy entry seats, or mirror deployment. I've read the fuel pum...
by Rootbeer
Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:39 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Screwy
Replies: 59
Views: 46055

Re: Screwy

He lives in a toilet and thinks its a hot tub. And mvskkk knows all about that, living in Nebraska himself.... Wow. Love the way y’all talk about Nebraska and Alabama. I’m thankful I don’t live in an urban setting. I see trees, fields, woods, animals, etc every day. I don’t have people jammed up my...
by Rootbeer
Wed Nov 15, 2023 2:45 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Long Gone Posters
Replies: 202
Views: 850027

Re: Long Gone Posters

Good luck, Orc. I'm sure EM will hook you up with a good mop.

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by Rootbeer
Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:59 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Screwy
Replies: 59
Views: 46055

Re: Screwy

Biggie wrote: Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:23 am
Rootbeer wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:02 pm
Softball Bat wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:38 pm I'll often just take the bus to the Macy's downtown.
Even if it's dreary?
UNWAR ennui
Getting hopped up on moltrins helps.
by Rootbeer
Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:02 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Screwy
Replies: 59
Views: 46055

Re: Screwy

Softball Bat wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:38 pm I'll often just take the bus to the Macy's downtown.
Even if it's dreary?
by Rootbeer
Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

Your concern for those children who mine all the world’s lithium is admirable. But don’t forget that the fossil fuels you burn directly as well as indirectly are causing a slow moving but rapidly increasing global catastrophe... Ugh. This is descending into the same tired tropes and political playb...
by Rootbeer
Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:39 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

You're the one with a busted hooptie, Mikey. You shouldn't need me to tell you why it sucks. I like the 4Runner for all the reasons Car & Driver doesn't like it. Their primary complaints were: The design feels dated It burns hydrocarbons The powertrain has been around a long time From a repair s...
by Rootbeer
Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:05 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

lol I just realized your Ioniq is an all-electric vehicle. Oh well, not editing that. A board needs its tards. In the case of a battery EV, your freon is probably low. The EV a/c systems are bodaciously small and it doesn't take much freon loss for the compressor to dry sump and you get hot air. My ...
by Rootbeer
Sun Nov 12, 2023 4:32 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

Sometimes the AC in my Ioniq 5 just blows hot air when it should be giving me an icy blast. Is there a simple adjustment I can make, like tightening a screw or something? TIA for solving this for me. First thing we need to understand about modern vehicles is the primary influence on vehicle design ...
by Rootbeer
Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:12 am
Forum: BIG TIME POWER COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Topic: What has Michigan ever done?
Replies: 29
Views: 20885

Re: What has Michigan ever done?

Screw_Michigan wrote: Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:08 am
Sudden Sam wrote: Sun Nov 12, 2023 1:28 am Screwy, get Mgo to get back in here.
I've tried. He won't.
That sux. Tell him Rootbeer misses him. I can't get Broken Staple to post either. The world has moved on, Smackslinger.
by Rootbeer
Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:07 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 11-11-23
Replies: 21
Views: 16975

Re: Weekend Roll Call 11-11-23

SSam's rant about Michigan in the CFB forum is quelle excellenté. Check it out if you haven't already.
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:50 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Sam and his 10 years younger wife
Replies: 28
Views: 10268

Re: Sam and his 10 years younger wife

My wife never had any kids and she had to go through some very rough times with my oldest son. To be honest, I’m surprised we made it. She’s tolerated a lot of totally unnecessary bullshit. Fortunately, my boys are doing quite well now. Kids are hard on their moms. Including the step variety. I'm g...
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Long Gone Posters
Replies: 202
Views: 850027

Re: Long Gone Posters

I emailed with StankHo for a while. He left the boards after his young wife (Islandgirl) passed away. I could never get him to join the boards after he remarried.

Anyone have Masshole's number? He might return if invited.
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: PM to mvscal
Replies: 12
Views: 2762

Re: PM to mvscal

Sudden Sam wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:12 pm
HighPlainsGrifter wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:05 pm
At .net I posted a thread about our three sugar gliders dying in the clothes washer. Their sleeping pouch was accidentally placed in the wash. I was madsad for a long time. Still am if I think about it too long.
Hell, I’m madsad now!
This.

Pet deaths suck.
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 11-11-23
Replies: 21
Views: 16975

Re: Weekend Roll Call 11-11-23

Team dtown. I start putting up Christmas while Halloween decor is coming down. I don't program the lights until Thanksgiving but I get them up and tested while the weather is decent and it's still daylight after 5pm.
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:35 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

Re: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

Sudden Sam wrote: Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:18 pm But who will correct you when you offer your answers to our automotive queries?
Good point. I didn't think this far ahead. I guess we'll have to link arms and plunge into the darkness together.

Hold me.
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Not a PET
Replies: 23
Views: 2578

Re: Not a PET

Some day if you get out west bring Dan Vogel and straighten these mormons out. I have had conversations with some of them in the past. I spent some time with a Mormon at Tulsa University and also spoke to one at Arkansas University. Both were nice gentlemen. I did not give them a ---> link <--- to ...
by Rootbeer
Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:34 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions
Replies: 90
Views: 238705

In This Thread Rootbeer Answers Your Automotive Questions

I'm a master certified advanced engine performance specialist and I own a successful car dealership and an independent repair shop where we work on just about everything up to 2 ton trucks. Been doing this for 20 years now. If you have car questions I probably have an answer. Or I'll google it and m...