<~•~>Mountain Climbing Monday<~•~>
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Goddamn, keeping a 2004 Impreza running is getting expensive and annoying. AC compressor went out, wasn't cheap.
Then just had a garage do all the fluid stuff for the 120k $ervice and the timing belt which was overdue.
They wanted $330 to do plugs and wires so I refused that and all the other crap that needs done. So I went to do the plugs and a fuel filter on Sat, found oil in the plug wells, so it was new valve cover gasket time. Turns out that's super-fun on a Boxer, but I got it done yesterday without needing to jack the engine up above the frame. Tricky but do-able. Went really well till a cover bolt went missing in an interdimensional pocket near the frame crossmember.
Waiting on parts to refresh the shifter linkage joint and bushings, since the shifter turned into a sloppy squid of a mess while the car sat for years. Need to do new tie rod ends and replace cracked strut top mounts...borrowed tools from Autozone and waiting on things to show up in the mail.
Also gotta get out a wire wheel and some rustoleum to try and keep the oil pan and frame in decent shape. Prolly gotta swap out the oil pan for new at some point.
Refreshing the super-yellow, hazy headlights with one of the Mother's kits was a morale booster, tho. This thing needs some more cosmetic work at some point. And rims, because these wheels are getting super-gross and corroding.
Just glad I have a buddy's garage can do this stuff in, because the hotel parking garage would be less ideal.
Then just had a garage do all the fluid stuff for the 120k $ervice and the timing belt which was overdue.
They wanted $330 to do plugs and wires so I refused that and all the other crap that needs done. So I went to do the plugs and a fuel filter on Sat, found oil in the plug wells, so it was new valve cover gasket time. Turns out that's super-fun on a Boxer, but I got it done yesterday without needing to jack the engine up above the frame. Tricky but do-able. Went really well till a cover bolt went missing in an interdimensional pocket near the frame crossmember.
Waiting on parts to refresh the shifter linkage joint and bushings, since the shifter turned into a sloppy squid of a mess while the car sat for years. Need to do new tie rod ends and replace cracked strut top mounts...borrowed tools from Autozone and waiting on things to show up in the mail.
Also gotta get out a wire wheel and some rustoleum to try and keep the oil pan and frame in decent shape. Prolly gotta swap out the oil pan for new at some point.
Refreshing the super-yellow, hazy headlights with one of the Mother's kits was a morale booster, tho. This thing needs some more cosmetic work at some point. And rims, because these wheels are getting super-gross and corroding.
Just glad I have a buddy's garage can do this stuff in, because the hotel parking garage would be less ideal.
Nothing like getting woken up with the words of a pissed off wife " Garbage cans aren't out" apparently my response of I know but they don't come until 7 am and I'm getting up at 0430 was enough to piss her off.
anyways that shit is done.
Just me and the dogs in the house so thankfully I can drink my espresso in peace
anyways that shit is done.
Just me and the dogs in the house so thankfully I can drink my espresso in peace
What's up, flufflies?? Swam before this WFH day. I will climb onto the KICKR at some point during these work hours and do some easy pedaling. My legs are feeling pretty shot from the weekend.
Had a virtual doctors appointment booked for 8:30am today. The booking app and their confirmation texts clearly stated "be ready to check-in ten minutes before your scheduled time".
So of course, they call TWENTY minutes early, while I'm driving and from a random number, so I don't answer. Five minutes later (still more than ten minutes before my appointment time), I'm pulled over in a parking lot and pull up the app to get ready for the appointment. Only to discover its been cancelled.
calmblueocean
So of course, they call TWENTY minutes early, while I'm driving and from a random number, so I don't answer. Five minutes later (still more than ten minutes before my appointment time), I'm pulled over in a parking lot and pull up the app to get ready for the appointment. Only to discover its been cancelled.
calmblueocean
I did not put the garbage cans out for it is not until tomorrow that they are picked up
going to e-bike in to work as the storm/hail risk outside of the mountains is lower today and tomorrow than during this whole two week long storms every day bullshit that we’ve had
going to e-bike in to work as the storm/hail risk outside of the mountains is lower today and tomorrow than during this whole two week long storms every day bullshit that we’ve had
remaining old floor removal has begun. kinda sad to see the old heart pine go, but will be glad when the new floors (prefinished hickory) are in.
i shall not put out garbage and recycling until wednesday morning, for that is when they are collected.
working on the porch; will pick up 13yo from his end of year math testing around 1:00. gotta run by the post office at some point and mail my dad his birthday present. that is all.
i shall not put out garbage and recycling until wednesday morning, for that is when they are collected.
working on the porch; will pick up 13yo from his end of year math testing around 1:00. gotta run by the post office at some point and mail my dad his birthday present. that is all.
Plenty on ye ole to-do list for the day. Outside of work, I need to send off the paperwork for the car sale, fill/sand/prep a door, and maybe, just maybe, hang another piece of drywall. Trying to get it all up so ny FIL can tape/mud/sand it all. House projects galore!
Wife might murder me if she knew the extra work I've been putting into the door. "But it's just a closet door!" She would say. Still can't help but try and restore it to its original glory, the dinged and poorly painted shitshow it was before shall not suffice.
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Trash day is Thursday, and they usually get here at 7am.
I am often delivering my trash directly to the truck before it drives away.
I am often delivering my trash directly to the truck before it drives away.
Want to ride but legs needs a rest at tree days of riding. These are difficult days as the bike really helps lower my stress level.
Our trash gets picked up at a very civilized 11:30 AM, and we have bears. So yeah, day of.
Same girl, same.
Today's finance tip: I think I've mentioned this before, but it popped up today to remind me.
For those that work for publicly traded companies and get company stock deposited into their ESOP/401(k) plans - check to see if the shares are in unit or actual shares. If they are in actual shares, look into Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA). If you're working with an advisor who tells you to sell it and move to an IRA, pause before doing anything, because they might cost you thousands in taxes. It might be worth firing that person and finding someone who brings it up first.
We had it happen with a plan I dealt with about 10yrs ago. Edward Jones advisor pushed someone to rollover a few million dollars of stock. Ended up coming the person nearly $400k in taxes. Substantial lawsuit was the last I heard about it.
For those that work for publicly traded companies and get company stock deposited into their ESOP/401(k) plans - check to see if the shares are in unit or actual shares. If they are in actual shares, look into Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA). If you're working with an advisor who tells you to sell it and move to an IRA, pause before doing anything, because they might cost you thousands in taxes. It might be worth firing that person and finding someone who brings it up first.
We had it happen with a plan I dealt with about 10yrs ago. Edward Jones advisor pushed someone to rollover a few million dollars of stock. Ended up coming the person nearly $400k in taxes. Substantial lawsuit was the last I heard about it.
she did.Didn't she have horses? Somebody needs to finance that kind of shit.
they were cheaper....
she claimed to have come from hotel money....so...
no.
she was about 5 feet tall...110 pounds of pure venom wearing coke bottle glasses....
how she did not end up in a shallow grave by her husband or son is beyond me.
This one job has been dragging on forever. According to his assistant he will get to me tomorrow but my hopes are not up for the call nor the job. It’s exhausting to look for a job.
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One of those days. First client of the day tried to save my soul through Jesus.
Heading into the hills to work over the Banshee on some singletrack. Looking to do some bushwhacking and trail riding. There may be a 1000ft vert hike a bike to start the day off.
I only took a day off riding because my left leg was hurting. Speed still suffering a little from my recent cold but should be back soon.Ah bummer! Still have my fingers crossed for a positive surprise.
*note to self: do not ride with CBJ in the near future, he has too much time to ride on his hands*
I live in a cul-de-sac. There's one spot where we all drag our garbage to. One guy always brings his trash/recycling/compost and dumps them in other people's bins so he doesn't have to bring his shit back in the next day. drives my wife absolutely batty! so I have to wait till said neighbour has left for the day before bringing our bins out. it happens every once in a while that I miss the truck...
constitution day... is that like when everyone takes a huge dump on the same day?!?!
/me: I started my day off great. my boys have a pd day today, so I took the younger one for a mountain bike ride. he's such a great rider, so natural on the bike. it was fun.
But when I got home I wanted to bring the eldest to get some gear for his summertime activities. As with everything, it became a fucking battle. Jesus christ on a crutch, I don't understand why every interaction I have with him is a fucking struggle. it's fucking madness. so I gave up, and I'm now at the office. and
