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As a mostly lurker this topic was very intriguing. I love the term limits etc. 

One area I’d love to see. Reward government savings versus spending. The use it or lose it mentality leads to terrible purchasing at the end of the FY. It doesn’t work for every branch but for many If there was an encouragement to save (ease of role over, bonuses for staff for being diligent with tax payer dollars, etc,) it would make a big difference. 
 

In general the government spending and budgeting process is a disaster and encourages the wrong behavior. 
 

In addition, any government contracting officer must work in the private industry at least 2 years so they understand what the impacts of their decisions and actions are. 

16 hours ago, twa said:

more rich folk toys we subsidize, they must think they are farmers.

tesla is one of the few companies that took a DOE loan and paid it back in full. And early. 

14 hours ago, Riggo#44 said:

Who doesn't have bluetooth in their car now a days? What the hell is he driving?

Cannot use Bluetooth when calling into radio. It provides a lot of background noise etc. they went over it and always ask callers to take their phone off speaker and blue tooth. He should’ve pulled over. But it was hilarious on air. 

I’d say listen to your PT. At least with my surgeries the doctor is done after the surgery checked out and routine checkups. Your physical therapist will see you several times a week. They will take measurements. Track progress and move you through your rehab. They have a much better indicator of where you are and send reports to your doctor that get signed off. Be open and honest with your Pt. 

Youll likely just be starting rehab after 6 weeks. So then you’ve got your period there before easing back into the gym. Depends on your type of surgery etc. after my wrist surgery I think it was 2-3 months before back in the gym after rehab started. 

10 hours ago, Riggo-toni said:

I get that people are dissatisfied, but there is no ****ing way the GoT finale was worse than Dexter or even Lost.

Cannot speak for Dexter but it’s close

to Lost for me. Both started out great. There are a lot of cool plot lines and themes you cannot wait to come together then they both just ignore them. 

Im amazed lost was that high. I’d rate them both a 4 in the context of the entire series. 

Count me in with those disappointed with this season due to the execution. I’m just curious how they could possibly end it that would add any satisfaction?

i think we are stuck down the Jon kills Danny route and he sets the kingdoms free. Unsure how they even factor in Sansa. 

Had a friend who is convinced that Gendry will rule and Arya will be his hand. I about died of that thought if it goes down that path. 

At least for me what would’ve made it better is not necessarily a different ending but more context as to why. How were they able to push the night king and WW back last time to even be able to build the biggest wall we’ve ever seen?

Why erasing history? What’s the backstory with 3ER and the Night King? What would happen if he did succeed in killing bran? They may still explain this one I hope. 

What I thought would’ve happened prior to this season was eventually a retreat from Winterfell back to Kings Landing where there would be a final stand and then a wrap up of the iron throne. 

12 hours ago, Nerm said:

 

The last couple nights I watched some reaction compilation videos on YouTube showing people's reaction to the Arya/NK scene... Including reactions at a crowded bar.  I have to say, I appreciate the episode more after watching how people reacted to it.  Reminds me of reactions to plays like the Minneapolis Miracle.

 

So far, Arya may be the favorite to win GOT series MVP.  

Been a long time since I’ve posted here but have been reading this thread intently as a big GoT fan. 

To clarify that bar scene where people erupted in cheers is a photoshop from the England World Cup games. It wasn’t a GoT watch party. 

I still love GoT but I side with those disappointed with the episode. It was underwhelming delivery of a major theme. Oh well. I’ll still watch. It just seemed to Hollywood everything ends up as the audience wants which seems to contradict the Martin approach where even characters you love may not survive. 

I feel bad for Wizards fans, but this Caps fan is happy Ted's investment is sucking. Wiz fans that don't know Ted are in for a world of hurt following his blog, and don't worry "be happy" attitude.

Success! New faucet and hoses installed!

Congrats ... the one thing I've learned in my DIY short lifespan is that the right tool makes difficult jobs easy. The wrong tools means busted hands, a poor job, and hating the process.

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Was the car bucking when it first started to act up, like it was misfiring? Also, I assume you mean check engine light when you say ECF light?

Yes it was bucking, I didn't hear any sounds that sounded like misfiring. I don't know what the ECF light means. I tried looking it up and couldn't find something. It is a different light then check engine which came up afterwards.

Bump.

Driving home today, VW GTI VR6 1999 123k miles, my car started pulsing at speed on the beltway.

I start to get on the off ramp and then a ECF light comes on and then the battery light. Car acts as if it stalled but I was in neutral. Power steering doesn't work, brakes don't.

Re-start car and check engine light comes on. Car "stalls" again with ECF light 2 more times on ride home.

Any ideas? I cannot find anything on ECF lights.

wow that looks beautiful .... job well done.

Do you currently have an overhead light? Do you have easy attic access? How old is your home?

No I don't currently have overhead lighting. It would be a 2nd floor or mid-level floor thus making it more difficult I assume.

Home was built in 1984.

My initial thoughts were just to dig trenches in the dry wall to run electrical wire and new cable for surround sound etc. but I am hoping there is a better solution if any for the DIYer.

hey guys,

I have a large rectangular living room about 17ft long and wanted to put in some recessed lights since the room is usually too dark.

How hard would this kind of install be for a DIY-er. I don't mind the drywalling after the fact but would I need an electrician to run wire for me? Is it something I can tie into an existing light switch/outlet on the same wall?

If I did get an electrician to do it for me what should I approximate for costs? I am thinking 4 rows of 2 lights. The halogen small ones that they sell at home depot.

Thanks.

I just finished installing 13 new windows in my FL home. These meet the energy requirements for the Fed tax credit and also made with impact glass (for 140 mph winds) so that I don't have to have hurricane shutters. Last month I had a gas tankless water heater installed along with a gas clothes dryer....

If you don't mind me asking ... how much was the unit and how much was install? Did you need several? I heard of some people doing 1 for the kitchen/dish washer, and then one for washing machine / showers etc.

What brand would you recommend? My water heater is very old and if I can lower the utility bill while I am at it ... I am thinking of doing this.

at least its not another trade up for cj thread ..... and no