Minor Confession Thread

In reply to barefootcyborg5000 :

My son bent at least one C clamp and BROKE MY VISE trying to compress a twist style one. They're not bad if you know how they work, but if not...

This is much like taking an American/Japanese car background and starting to work on German-engineered hardware. It's such a different mindset. 

I try to keep in mind - 'If it's hard, you're doing it wrong (or don't have the right tool)' - learned that the first time doing the rear brakes on a Cavalier. Without the right tool, you're likely to draw blood repeatedly without making ANY headway. 

I understand why women wear leggings all the time now. 

I am resistant to long pants, but it has been unreasonably cold in Florida as of late. That lead me to investigate under layers and end up in a running store, buying compression running pants. 

They're unbelievably comfortable. Even as long pants. 

In reply to Mndsm :

I was wearing shorts, flip flops,  and T-shirt in 38 degrees yesterday.  You need to embrace your inner Florida man.

In winter, especially in sub-zero temps, I like to play a mental game called, "Who Would Be Dead in Montana?" Coveralls? Ok. Running shoes and track jacket? Dead. Hoodie? Dead.

Stampie and mndsm make the dead list.

In reply to Stampie :

Last time I did that I was disallowed from that Publix. 

In reply to Appleseed :

I know how to winter. I just don't like it. 

In reply to Appleseed :

My theory Saturday was FL people can't handle the cold.  Meaning if I can walk from my Suburban the 60 feet to the store where they have the heat cranked up to 80 degrees then I'm fine.  It wasn't sub zero, it was chilly.  I've spent a year in South Korea with a sub zero winter.

In reply to Greg Smith (Forum Supporter) :

Another way to look at is the kids out in the garage doing stuff.  Screwing it up but he's trying. 

Mndsm said:

I understand why women wear leggings all the time now. 

They're unbelievably comfortable. Even as long pants. 

Comfortable for you, and as long as there's proper clothing over top, comfortable for those around you...

In reply to Streetwiseguy :

Oh I'm not leaving the house in these. No one wants to see that. 

Our cheese grater is in the dish washer pretty much every time we run it.

I've been off work for 6 days and I have to WFH tomorrow and 1/2 a day on Thursday.   My productivity level will be low those 12 hours. 

Then I'm off 4-1/2 more days.  January 3rd is looking sketchy too for winning Employee of the Month.

Duke said:

Our cheese grater is in the dish washer pretty much every time we run it.

 

My cheese grater hasn't been in the dishwasher for a whole year because that would be too long.

(Apologies to Mitch Hedberg)

I have too many cars.

Swmbos considering a new automocar to go with her fancy new pay package. That, and she wants to not drive a 10 year old Nissan penalty box. 

Leading contenders are in no particular order, Hyundai ioniq5, Kia ev6, Genesis gv60, Mazda cx-50, Ford escape, Lincoln Corsair, and the 2023 Prius. 

I'm ashamed to admit how high in my personal rankings the Prius is, just on looks alone. 

Dusterbd13-michael said:

I have too many cars.

No you don't.

In reply to Appleseed :

I generally wear my insulated carhartt bibs, carhartt jacket, and running shoes while walking the dog. What does that make me?

In reply to mtn :

Amputee in Montana.

I've had ice cream for dinner twice and lunch once this week.  No regrets.

I want to put a GMC V6 in something.

Granted they made noooooo power - the 702ci V12 was rated at 250hp gross - but still.  Imagine a 302-478ci V6!

Stampie said:

I've had ice cream for dinner twice and lunch once this week.  No regrets.

I think at this point I would consider it MORE unusual if you didn't have ice cream for a meal. 

I am so over "butt boobs."

Shadeux said:

I am so over "butt boobs."

Wtf are those?

Pete. (l33t FS) said:

I want to put a GMC V6 in something.

 

Granted they made noooooo power - the 702ci V12 was rated at 250hp gross - but still.  Imagine a 302-478ci V6!

They also sound reaalllllly cool

In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :