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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: 238864

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: 20940

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: 16985

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: 10317

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: 850384

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: 2780

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: 16985

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: 238864

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: 2590

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: 238864

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...
by Rootbeer
Sun Nov 05, 2023 2:01 am
Forum: Cooking Forum
Topic: Tonight's Dinner
Replies: 77
Views: 25162

Re: Tonight's Dinner

Kenji Lopez-Alt's cookbook called The Food Lab Absolutely RACK that book. If you do not have it, get it, or at least put it on your Christmas wish list. Phenomenal cookbook, doesn't just tell you what and how, but explains why. Cannot recommend this cookbook enough. Bought it in spiral bound. Thank...
by Rootbeer
Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:10 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: One Less Friend
Replies: 20
Views: 10112

Re: One Less Friend

I thought this would be a thread about the latest poster putting the activist lawyer on ignore.
by Rootbeer
Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:13 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: T1B Pumpkin Carving Contest, 2023 Edition
Replies: 8
Views: 828

Re: T1B Pumpkin Carving Contest, 2023 Edition

StrawMan wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:47 pm <-----

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Looks like he's holding a Death Note. Is this an anime reference?
by Rootbeer
Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 10-21-23
Replies: 47
Views: 15222

Re: Weekend Roll Call 10-21-23

I keep a comfortable distance from these sidewalk preachers and expose myself to them in small doses. Which is why I don't post here much. This is what I was getting at. Note that I was not urging you to be banned or for you to leave the board. And I'm ok with what you post, it is just that I (and ...
by Rootbeer
Mon Oct 23, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 10-21-23
Replies: 47
Views: 15222

Re: Weekend Roll Call 10-21-23

Thank you, Rootbeer. Needed to be said…and well said. The overall tone in here has become negative as hell. A side of me that doesn’t exist IRL lives on this board and I don’t like it. I’m always upbeat and positive, yet in here, I’ve become an argumentative asshole. Avoiding negativity is natural,...
by Rootbeer
Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:33 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 10-21-23
Replies: 47
Views: 15222

Re: Weekend Roll Call 10-21-23

This board would improve with: 1) more from anyone else other than you; and 2) less from you. Don't take this wrong. You post more than anyone else here. And you post in damn near every single thread. For your sake, and for the best interest of the board, don't do that. You supposedly have money, a...
by Rootbeer
Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 10-21-23
Replies: 47
Views: 15222

Re: Weekend Roll Call 10-21-23

Sweet rifle, or is a pistol. Does the 10" barrel make it need to be a pistol? What manufacturer of silencer? Did you let the vendor do the paper work? Questions, questions. Post more. I originally built it as a pistol with an SB3 stabilizing brace. Then the ATF changed their internal definitio...
by Rootbeer
Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:03 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 10-21-23
Replies: 47
Views: 15222

Re: Weekend Roll Call 10-21-23

Perfect fall weather on the Continental Divide. Did some firearms training with our club today. Got the Form 4 back on my SBR in .300 AAC. Now that I have a hall pass from the ATF I plan to build a custom folding short stock and a suppressor for it. I have the suppressor kit. Just need to mill it ou...
by Rootbeer
Sun Oct 22, 2023 4:54 am
Forum: Cooking Forum
Topic: Previous meals
Replies: 1
Views: 787

Re: Previous meals

Love this soup. I make a few good stews and soups but no way my kitchen is clean enough to make an appearance in this forum. Your setup looks like a youtube star's kitchen.
by Rootbeer
Sun Oct 22, 2023 4:51 am
Forum: Cooking Forum
Topic: Tonight's Dinner
Replies: 77
Views: 25162

Re: Tonight's Dinner

Biggie wrote: Tue Oct 17, 2023 3:26 am What the fuck happened to the wine? Is this a Milton family picnic or something?
I forgot we called it the Milton family! Bwahahhahaaa!

Good memories.
by Rootbeer
Sun Oct 22, 2023 4:06 am
Forum: Cooking Forum
Topic: Your Favorite Burger
Replies: 11
Views: 4976

Re: Your Favorite Burger

Went to a burger place on the pier at Monterey. Maybe it was Monterey. No wait... Santa Monica? Is that near Newport? I wasn't paying attention and it doesn't really matter. The kind of place that's great in the day but don't be out after dark. They had a good teriyaki burger with grilled pineapple....
by Rootbeer
Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:42 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Long Gone Posters
Replies: 202
Views: 850384

Re: Long Gone Posters

Softball Bat wrote: Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:29 pm Rooty posted in here earlier this year.
Was last active in July and August.

search.php?author_id=893&sr=posts
Bump
by Rootbeer
Sun Aug 20, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Get Your Tickets - San Fran Doom Loop Tour
Replies: 11
Views: 848

Re: Get Your Tickets - San Fran Doom Loop Tour

Fiatsux.m2 is too busy surfing off Point Sur to respond. He might be promoting his business to these new customers. "These butterfly themed chimes will really compliment the theme if your stolen tarp lean-to-rape-tent, Sir. The 12 year old meth addicts will really appreciate the soothing sound...
by Rootbeer
Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Doom
Replies: 3344
Views: 911432

Re: Doom

Softball Bat wrote: Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:02 am 2. Significant financial situation.
Does downgrading the US credit score count? Seems like a pretty big deal.
by Rootbeer
Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Jason Aldean Controversy
Replies: 64
Views: 23254

Re: Jason Aldean Controversy

I listened to it and came to the offensive conclusion that the song sucks. It pretty much sounds like the rest of country music. Just a bunch of catchphrases strung together and a chorus that is simple enough to get even the drunkest concert goer to sing along. This x a billion, Plus the catchphras...
by Rootbeer
Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:40 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23
Replies: 52
Views: 7015

Re: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23

Kierland wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:20 am Spin out of what? The part where you cut out where it said vibration like I did? As for scattering try looking at a lake at sunset and tell me how blue it is.
Aaand we're off!
by Rootbeer
Wed Jul 26, 2023 2:32 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Jason Aldean Controversy
Replies: 64
Views: 23254

Re: Jason Aldean Controversy

Python wrote: Wed Jul 26, 2023 12:56 amRack Rootbeer.
I recently enjoyed a bacon and bleu cheese burger with Broken Staple. He misses you and Biggie.
by Rootbeer
Wed Jul 26, 2023 2:27 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Goddam its hot in here
Replies: 16
Views: 1027

Re: Goddam its hot in here

Do you guys get any advance notice of new arrivals? I would like to start researching Death Pool picks for next year.
by Rootbeer
Wed Jul 26, 2023 2:23 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23
Replies: 52
Views: 7015

Re: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23

Yes you two have chaffed vaginas and no idea how you ended up on a smackboard. Anyways, the old pool is colored blue because of scattering and vibration. The change in surface color changes the scattering and gives it a green color. Just like RB’s sex life it has nothing to do with penetration. Int...
by Rootbeer
Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Jason Aldean Controversy
Replies: 64
Views: 23254

Re: Jason Aldean Controversy

I haven't heard the song but I found the lyrics mediocre. He's definitely promoting a message more than writing good music and the writing definitely suffers. Worst part for me was navigating the rhythm and rhyme scheme during this part: Killer Mike 'Motherless' Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verif...
by Rootbeer
Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: LeBron Jayne
Replies: 92
Views: 6437

Re: LeBron Jayne

"Have you ever seen an old giant?"

Movie line from My Giant.
by Rootbeer
Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23
Replies: 52
Views: 7015

Re: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23

Blue light has a longer wavelength and is able to penetrate (Easy, clones, I'm not reading your emails) Blue light has a shorter wavelength. Your theory about penetration may be correct, but not by that premise. https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftse2.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%...
by Rootbeer
Tue Jul 25, 2023 3:29 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23
Replies: 52
Views: 7015

Re: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23

I'm please to see you got the joke, Mikey. Some people struggle, apparently. My understanding of water appearing blue is because red light gets filtered almost immediately when white light enters water. Blue light has a longer wavelength and is able to penetrate (Easy, clones, I'm not reading your e...
by Rootbeer
Tue Jul 25, 2023 2:36 am
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23
Replies: 52
Views: 7015

Re: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23

Nice green algae bloom. Y'all get chronic yeast infections from that or nyah?
by Rootbeer
Sun Jul 23, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23
Replies: 52
Views: 7015

Re: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23

Mikey wrote: Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:12 pm Probably not at all practical where you live. I imagine that, unless it's indoors, you would have to drain it every winter.
I'm building a big greenhouse and I keep thinking it would make a great pool covering if I ever decide to repurpose it.
by Rootbeer
Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23
Replies: 52
Views: 7015

Re: Weekend Roll Call 7-21-23

I enjoyed that write up immensely, Mikey. I have always wanted a pool but also lived in a temperate climate (Zone 4b) where a pool is unusable 9 months a year and nothing more than a ridiculous display of opulence.

Don't listen to these third graders afraid of chapter books.
by Rootbeer
Fri Jul 14, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: The MLB Experience
Replies: 31
Views: 7424

Re: The MLB Experience

This is an MLB thread, not a thread about Banana Ball. The title should have been your first clue but I guess it takes some people longer than others.
by Rootbeer
Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: 3 year anniversary of the legendary Bakersfield Doctors
Replies: 21
Views: 2022

Re: 3 year anniversary of the legendary Bakersfield Doctors

Seems like a good thread for this.


by Rootbeer
Mon Jun 05, 2023 11:50 pm
Forum: Cul de Smack
Topic: Weekend Roll Call 6-3-23
Replies: 34
Views: 2167

Re: Weekend Roll Call 6-3-23

Why can't you attract and retain quality employees? CDL drivers who have to unload product? Not very surprising or unusual at all to go through a lot of them before you can get one to stick in that type of position. Cosign. I have some experience in this space. Most CDL drivers can earn just as muc...