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Came across some Wild Turkey & then a fawn crested to approach:

can anyone find 1 that does not fit @RobMc

Thanks MtDeW, may the fleas in your armpits never migrate to your crotch ps Some in these forums hate old Rob, I worry about my future, the times I've sobbed myself to sleep (laughing). I sincerely hope they don't use these subtle British insults before getting Rob to explain them first?

So she's still falling for your old chat up line ? 'Lets go down this track and I'll show you my snake' That's a beautiful snake, bet you picked it up?

I dunno but in early 80's interest rates were a lot higher than today , and the option was to pay your car cash , and to buy cheaper cars than a huge truck or BMw,s...

Yep, change the oil every 6000 miles, and a diesel will easily do 250,000 and a petrol 150,000 miles with no problems. Other bits are just straight mechanical replacement or wear, as we all know rust is the enemy I live near the coast and by 20 years my cars are starting with tin rot, so off they go. If you live in California a car should last a lifetime, if you service, and change all fluids.

Going to the Credit Union today funny CU’s are mentioned in this post. I’ll be negotiating a better interest rate for our RRSP an TFSA accounts. If you don’t negotiate you won’t get a better deal. My ace in my sleeve is another CU has better rates and have a certain amount of GIC to transfer from elsewhere, so negotiating will be in their court

I've done exactly the same as you all my life, buying low mileage 1-2 year old vehicles (around 50-60% of new cost) and running them as long as possible. Secret is to run at least 3 in a family so if one is down and being repaired you're still mobile. In general I get around 20 years averaging costs of about £1000 per year, I sell them as 'classics' at 20 years, sometimes getting back more than I paid for them.

I keep my vehicles from 13-18 years. I buy new so I know what hasn’t been done to it. When I worked for a living a younger fellow was leasing every 3 years. He says to me why don’t you get a nice new truck? He told me he just leases his. I asked how much his lease was, I said never mind, let’s say you are paying $400 a month every month for 8 years that’s $38,400 dollars over 8 years. I said I haven’t had a vehicle payment for 8 years and I have my $38,400 in my bank and someone else has yours. He had a really sick looks on his face. I sold my 2002 pickup in December 2019, no payment for 14 years. We had a Honda civic for 15 years and gave to our daughter who drove it for 2 years. We bought a second hand 2004 Honda Civic in 2014 for $5000. It now has 136,00 km that’s 84,500 miles. it’s 18 years old. Got the oil changed at Mr Lube last week one of the guys wants to buy…not happening lol. Buy new keep it, do responsible maintenance and keep your money in your pocket. As the vehicle ages to about 12-15 years I will do about $2500 maintenance per year if it continues to increase I dump them.

Yes we fry them. They make a great pesto, so I’ve been told. Next year someone has asked for some for pesto.

F'in campers...

The other post was locked, so I started another one. Doing a 5lb bone in Pork butt today for some pulled pork tonight. I got a later start then I wanted to, so turning up the heat a bit for a hot and fast method. Question..Wrap or no warp?? What is your preferred method? If you do wrap do you use a covered aluminum pan? If not, in a pan wrapped in foil or butch paper? Secondly, are you spraying it very few hours?

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just smoked some pork, homestyle ribs. DAM GOOD More people should try smoking. Opto66

Few times a year we have a group of wild turkeys roaming the area - wish they would chase away all the fucking deer!!!!

And you're posting pictures of @RobMc's old girlfriend why????

I am - that just shows you the trouble you're in

"May the fleas from a thousand camels attack the hair on your groin" - quote from Carnack The Great - aka Johnny Carson

Just when you thought you could buy a new car. The interest rates come and kick you in the ASS. When will all this crap end? Opto66

The wife and I went hiking yesterday and came across a timber rattlesnake. Good times.

This is the way. I've always bought my cars used, get another 8-10 years or better, bought and paid for. I'm generally the last owner, drive it till maintenance gets to a threshold sort of speak and off to the scrap yard it goes. Next...

thank you skuz, but ehmmm can we have some more little people maps next week ?? ( pretty pls with a cherry on top )

After last years 90% garden loss due to flooding, deer and Colorado potato Beatles 2022 is showing great potential. My Garlic harvest has been a great success. If you are wondering what the heck I’m doing growing so much food? I just enjoy gardening! I love sharing with family, friends, neighbours and anyone who visits. I particularly love sharing with people needing a little help. Some days I make up little packages and deliver them to my senior relatives. It’s always nice to help out the local soup kitchens. Nothing goes to waist. I love canning string beans, tomatoes and things. My onions and potatoes last 4-6 months, the garlic lasted from August last year until June this year….we ran out I gave too much away lol. Enjoy the pictures, share your photos of anything you’ve grown. Big or small we’ll love them all.

Legally here in Canada I can plant 4 plants for myself and the wife BUT we are not into that. I’m sure it can be a great hobby for some.

Why the heck is it normal for you guys in the US, to have a loan on a car? Let alone to have a 'credit'-card. This is what, I never understood.

Been with a credit union for many years... thinking since 1978,79

Happy Birthday!

Look into Credit Unions instead of banks. They have better rates on everything, from free checking to better rates on all kinds of loans.

@WeednFeed you ever try pickling the garlic scapes?

I dont keep mine weeded enough for any pictures. Lots of tomatoes and peppers. Going to be a good year for hot sauce!

When you have a woman like @RobMc's see below - you throw them back

They never recover, isn't that true Pia and Dot ?? Where you been buddy, thought you'd hibernated with those bears in your woods? you still stalking snakes?

Thank you

Thanks Skuz!

Nice catch!

More 2022 garden pictures! I’ll have to take some pictures of the other garden later today. Squash, Watermelon, and corn.

all i can say is that adulthood came with a price ( that's why i look so unhappy on my recent picture )

@Sitting-Duc Super Annoying, I login spend half an hour again, making my selections and this thing times out on me.

Oh well that's the end of COD. Hey sorta like EA did with Battlefield. Haven't seriously played a Battlefield game since BF2. I had literally Ten Thousand + hours playing BF1942 DC Mod. Maybe 1200 hours in BF2 with it's x-packs. BFBC2 around 700 hours BF3 maybe 200 hours BF4 (which I was gifted) maybe 150 hours. Haven't played any BF game since.