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by buccimane
Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:10 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Renter Forever?
Replies: 68
Views: 8245

Re: Renter Forever?

I would be interested in a report from a long term home owner to see the true expenses incurred. Landscaping- either paying for a service or purchasing/maintaining equipment. Roof/Siding, updating kitchen and bath, new carpeting/floors/paint, plumber/electrician bills, etc. On top of that, if these tasks aren't enjoyable to said home owner, then an estimate of how much time they spent on chores around the home that a renter would not have to deal with.
by buccimane
Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:19 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Should I Buy a Motorcycle?
Replies: 59
Views: 5805

Re: Should I Buy a Motorcycle?

I went through this thought process too. You can read my original thread here: viewtopic.php?t=196218

3 of my friends also got motorcycles around that time. 2 of them have already crashed. I decided that dirt bikes filled the desire, without the road risk. This also has a lot to do with my location, New Jersey, where there are simply too many people on the road.
by buccimane
Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:49 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Package delivery man damaged door
Replies: 55
Views: 7731

Re: Package delivery man damaged door

One thing that hasn't been mentioned is what company this was..

I know someone who works for FedEx Ground. They are contracted employees, i.e. not FedEx employees. Someone buys a 'route' and hires drivers to deliver to their route. He mentioned that his delivery recipients have almost no recourse in situations like this.
by buccimane
Wed Jun 05, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What flagship (even used) item is better than a budget new item?
Replies: 131
Views: 10272

Re: What flagship (even used) item is better than a budget new item?

Apple Products
Golf Clubs (Taylormade)
Haircuts
Shoes (athletic/dress)


Items I buy the cheapest available product:
TV's.. nowadays, the quality on the cheapest TV's is still exceptional IMO
Furniture.. between moving/wear and tear, I have gotten exceptional deals on used furniture through Craigslist. People sell for 1/4 of what they bought it for 2 years ago.
Gym Membership.. a gym is a gym for my intended use
by buccimane
Thu May 30, 2019 7:45 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Teaching jobs
Replies: 81
Views: 7226

Re: Teaching jobs

First, for every district I'm familiar with, applications are all done through the same electronic software portal through which you have to compile a 100% complete applicant profile with about 10 various attachments including resumes, cover letters, transcripts, letters of recommendation, teaching certificates, etc. BEFORE you can even apply for any jobs. This is also correct. Applying to teaching positions is not similar at all to private industry positions. Besides the attachments listed above, I have also seen writing prompts for specific topics posted in the job application that a candidate must complete. This is typically done to gauge writing ability/grammar so it needs to be very thorough. I'd be more concerned if the OP stated she...
by buccimane
Thu May 30, 2019 7:41 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Teaching jobs
Replies: 81
Views: 7226

Re: Teaching jobs

OP, I work in an HR department for a school district. With Summer around the corner, the school districts in your area should be having Job Fairs regularly. She should start by checking if her university where she completed her MA is having one. If they don't, many states have a central website listing all upcoming fairs. A job fair will be a good opportunity to practice interviews, as well as meet with multiple districts in a short period of time. If you are able to find a job fair, make sure to have a demo lesson ready. If she is M.S. Science/Math, she should be prepared to answer questions related to incorporating technology into lesson plans, classroom management of middle schoolers, etc. A portfolio from her internship is also a good ...
by buccimane
Wed May 29, 2019 11:45 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Teaching jobs
Replies: 81
Views: 7226

Re: Teaching jobs

OP, I work in an HR department for a school district. With Summer around the corner, the school districts in your area should be having Job Fairs regularly. She should start by checking if her university where she completed her MA is having one. If they don't, many states have a central website listing all upcoming fairs. A job fair will be a good opportunity to practice interviews, as well as meet with multiple districts in a short period of time. If you are able to find a job fair, make sure to have a demo lesson ready. If she is M.S. Science/Math, she should be prepared to answer questions related to incorporating technology into lesson plans, classroom management of middle schoolers, etc. A portfolio from her internship is also a good i...
by buccimane
Thu May 16, 2019 10:36 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Regulate Office Temperature
Replies: 31
Views: 3036

Re: Regulate Office Temperature

OP: if you tell us a little more, we might be able to figure out a hack. Is there a thermostat in your office, and you're just not supposed to change it? Or no thermostat? Is just your room hot or is it everyone's? There is a thermostat- locked by maintenance. It regulates temp on the entire floor. Everyone else is comfortable with the high temperatures, or silent about their discomfort. Maybe if it is wintertime, 68 downstairs during the day and 60 at night. Bedrooms 64 at night and 56 during the day. Summer time, 75 downstairs during the day and 80 at night. Bedrooms 72 at night and 77 during the day. This just goes to show you how different people are. To me, 75 is very comfortable compared to 80s and 90s outside. I can't see it needing...
by buccimane
Wed May 15, 2019 7:59 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Regulate Office Temperature
Replies: 31
Views: 3036

Re: Regulate Office Temperature

ReadyOrNot wrote: Tue May 14, 2019 3:47 pm Why not a fan? There are plenty of small, quiet, effective ones; could plug into USB port, etc. Your computer probably already runs a noisier fan.
Otherwise, if you have an office refrigerator or water cooler, you could keep a cold water bottle around to cool your hands on or maybe an ice pack. Fan air over ice pack?
I do have a USB fan running at all times. Unfortunately, it isn't enough.. My office is not well ventilated. It also doesn't help that I set my home to 69 degrees.
Watty wrote: Tue May 14, 2019 11:56 pm but they make venated seat cushions and backrests that would help keep air circulating when you are sitting down.
I think this is the option I'm going to move forward with for the time being.
by buccimane
Tue May 14, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Regulate Office Temperature
Replies: 31
Views: 3036

Re: Regulate Office Temperature

One option to look into are personal cooling vests. The one I purchased was from a company called First Line Tech but there are probably quite a few other options out there these days. This might work well.. Hadn't thought of this! I've seen electrically (Peltier) cooled seats for cars and trucks, but don't know of any available for indoor use. There's a new device out that works on the same principles, but attaches to your wrist. Might be worth a try. $300. https://embrlabs.com/ I like this idea a lot, but I do feel as though I shouldn't have to spend that much money to have a normal temperature. If I was in that position, I would see a doctor and tell him (truthfully) it was interfering with my breathing, which would happen to me. It's s...
by buccimane
Mon May 13, 2019 1:09 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Regulate Office Temperature
Replies: 31
Views: 3036

Regulate Office Temperature

Looking for advice on what to purchase..

Is there anything out there, besides a fan, that can cool down an office that does not have any windows? Our floor is kept at 75 degrees in the summer, and 76 in the winter.

I've looked into AC units that don't require a window, but they say they are best used in a dry heat environment. FWIW, I'm in NJ. I need something that isn't too loud either; but I don't mind something that requires me to empty/fill water.

Getting the floor temperature changed is not an option.

Any suggestions would be welcomed..
by buccimane
Tue Apr 23, 2019 1:44 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Neighbors sump pump pipe on my property
Replies: 25
Views: 5407

Re: Neighbors sump pump pipe on my property

bertilak wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2019 12:47 pm Above someone asked about how good a friend your neighbor is. It makes no difference as he may sell to someone else next week.
It does make some difference, as he may live there for the next 30 years.
by buccimane
Tue Apr 23, 2019 10:06 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What Are Your Simple Pleasures?
Replies: 313
Views: 42940

Re: What Are Your Simple Pleasures?

DanMahowny wrote: Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:29 pm 60-90 minute showers.

Driving with windows down and AC on full blast.
We could be best friends
by buccimane
Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:17 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What Are Your Simple Pleasures?
Replies: 313
Views: 42940

Re: What Are Your Simple Pleasures?

Golf

Getting Hair Cut
by buccimane
Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:16 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Bogleheads, why won't anyone hire me?
Replies: 194
Views: 21182

Re: Bogleheads, why won't anyone hire me?

Degrees are for doctors/lawyers/engineers. The rest just have a piece of paper that isn't worth much unless you already have some skills to back it up. Teachers, Accountants, HR? I don't think 4 interviews from 200 apps is as uncommon as many on this board assume.. When I worked for a Casino Marketing Company, we regularly had 400+ applicants for entry level jobs. Many times it was as arbitrary as scanning the first 50 that happened to be on screen first and selecting interviews from there. It is tough to go over hundreds of applications for multiple entry level positions. We had to add extra steps to the application process to dwindle the sheer number of applicants down. Now a days with Indeed, you can apply to a position in seconds. As a...
by buccimane
Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How Much Do You Pay For Haircut?
Replies: 115
Views: 9188

Re: How Much Do You Pay For Haircut?

$27 + $6 tip.

Haircut/Beard/Part

Every 2.5-3 weeks.
by buccimane
Thu Apr 04, 2019 1:05 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: I bought a stock for the first time.
Replies: 66
Views: 5482

Re: I bought a stock for the first time.

thoughtware wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:40 pm Its also got a significant competition from walking
thoughtware wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2019 12:40 pm Google and Amazon long term. Both of these firms have no significant competitors
Driving is a significant competitor to Lyft (?), but Google and Amazon have no significant competitors? If someone could drive (has readily available car/ sober) then chances are they wouldn't be ordering a Lyft, sans airport travel..

I like Lyft, as do many of the people I surround myself with. It regularly has cheaper prices than Uber. Many drivers work for Lyft and Uber simultaneously, meaning the lower price usually wins the customer.
by buccimane
Fri Mar 29, 2019 3:20 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What to see in Philly?
Replies: 87
Views: 8457

Re: What to see in Philly?

Xfinity Live
by buccimane
Fri Mar 29, 2019 3:19 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: I drive 8000 miles a year, what car do you recommend?
Replies: 39
Views: 4628

Re: I drive 8000 miles a year, what car do you recommend?

drawpoker wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:43 pm Just remember if you are considering something from the Ford Motor Company =

FORD proudly stands for

Found On Road Dead

Or, speaking in more colloquial terms,

Fixed Or Repaired Daily
This old adage doesn't really relate anymore.

Ford Fusions are great deals. I know a lot of people happy with their Hyundais as well.
by buccimane
Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Do we have any New Jersey teachers here?
Replies: 15
Views: 1547

Re: Do we have any New Jersey teachers here?

I work for HR in a NJ Public School System. In my personal experience, the most effective way would be to attend career fairs. They have large expo's during the Spring, some with over 100 schools. Brush up on your interviewing abilities, and obviously bring the necessities. Portfolio, resume, cert printout, etc. Beginning as a leave replacement is also an excellent foot in the door. We are a very large district, so when an effective leave replacement's contract is ending, they typically have a full time opening ready for them. I'm not sure how NY recruiting works, but NJ uses Applitrack. If you know a school is attending a career fair, it always looks good to have already applied to their opening on Applitrack. Moving to NJ, I'm sure you kn...
by buccimane
Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:22 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Renting in Boston - how difficult with a pit bull?
Replies: 48
Views: 4526

Re: Renting in Boston - how difficult with a pit bull?

NJ/NY area, and my roommate also owns a pitbull. He got the pitbull registered as a service dog (not an emotional support dog). Service animals are a protected class and landlords cannot discriminate. I won't go into the ethics of his actions, but finding a place to rent would have been near impossible given the size of the dog. There is no legally recognized registry for service dogs, though. The registries themselves are fraudulent private services attempting to capitalize on these kinds of situations. Legally, it is not mandatory to register an animal as a service animal OR even ask for proof that said animal is a service animal: Per ADA.gov "Mandatory registration of service animals is not permissible under the ADA." https://...
by buccimane
Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:41 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Renting in Boston - how difficult with a pit bull?
Replies: 48
Views: 4526

Re: Renting in Boston - how difficult with a pit bull?

NJ/NY area, and my roommate also owns a pitbull.

He got the pitbull registered as a service dog (not an emotional support dog). Service animals are a protected class and landlords cannot discriminate. I won't go into the ethics of his actions, but finding a place to rent would have been near impossible given the size of the dog.
by buccimane
Fri Mar 08, 2019 10:52 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: I need to ethically reneg on a large eBay purchase
Replies: 39
Views: 5797

Re: I need to ethically reneg on a large eBay purchase

I've had a buyer reneg on a very small purchase, so the outcome may differ.

In this situation, he was honest and said he had simply changed his mind. Since it was such a small purchase, I just reposted the item without leaving any negative feedback to the buyer. He never put up the money, so there was no $ to refund.

I'd assume if this was a purchase where you outbid other potential buyers, you can expect to receive negative feedback as a buyer. If it was a buy-it-now posting, it may be easier to back out of. Either way, your 'rating' is on the hook. If you don't use ebay frequently, this may not even be a concern to you.
by buccimane
Fri Feb 22, 2019 1:10 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Favorite youtube channels?
Replies: 111
Views: 15434

Re: Favorite youtube channels?

Jack FFR1846 wrote: Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:26 am GTOger, South Main Auto, Leito's Law, Doug DeMuro, Reponut, Bounty Hunter D (yah, I know.), Dave Ramsey, Taverish, VinWiki
+ 1 on Doug Demuro

"super cool, and neat"
by buccimane
Fri Feb 22, 2019 8:10 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How did mylife.com get my info?
Replies: 115
Views: 21457

Re: How did mylife.com get my info?

I guess I'd tell you what I tell my wife. If you're on facebook, twitter, linkedIn, snapchat, instagram, you're giving your data to everyone. I'm on none of these. From public records, looking myself up (unusual last name), they got maybe 75% of the data right that they did have. The rest was either wrong and I have no idea where it came from (my occupation, other names I go by.....they don't have Jack, for example) or they mixed me up with a relative. Out of their list of things that they "could" have data for, they got maybe 20% of the listings. The rest, they had no information. No cars, income, associates, relatives were listed. To counter your point, I am registered with every single website/app you listed (facebook, snapcha...
by buccimane
Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:17 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: MMORPG games
Replies: 63
Views: 8103

Re: MMORPG games

Thegame14 wrote: Thu Jan 10, 2019 8:42 am I still play Runescape
+ 1, great game
by buccimane
Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:57 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Buying vs renting - can I afford either?
Replies: 30
Views: 2802

Re: Buying vs renting - can I afford either?

As a renter in NJ, I agree that $750 will be difficult to find suitable living. In Northern NJ, I'm not sure you'd be able to find anything that low.

Would you oppose living with a roommate? I don't see that option on your list. If I were in your shoes, I would exhaust any and every option to move out on my own. There are multiple websites dedicated to matching roommates.

Not sure that it is feasibly, but as stated above a nice part time job with benefits would be nice. In NJ, and I know for a fact there is a huge shortage of school bus drivers.
by buccimane
Tue Dec 18, 2018 1:11 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Kid schooling - not learning much academically. Looking for suggestions.
Replies: 112
Views: 8177

Re: Kid schooling - not learning much academically. Looking for suggestions.

I didn't read every single post, but note that you're speaking to some parents of children who were home-schooled.

My experience when I was younger with home-schooled peers is that yes, parents believe they are socially 'mature', but they rarely could relate to children their own age. This was true throughout all years of schooling. I'd take home-school recommendations from parents who home-schooled with a grain of salt. Just my experience.

And to think that your years in public or private school have nothing to do with 'real life' is absurd. Confrontations, group dynamics, public speaking etc. are crucial in 'real life'- and are all difficult to duplicate in a home-school curriculum.
by buccimane
Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:08 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: What is/ was your career and would you recommend it now?
Replies: 517
Views: 76184

Re: What types of jobs do Bogleheads have?

1. Lifeguard
2. Landscaper
3. Pizza Delivery Boy
4. Political Canvasser
5. Bartender :moneybag
6. Marketing Intern
7. HR Intern
8. HR Assistant
9. HR Coordinator
10. HR Partner
by buccimane
Wed Dec 12, 2018 3:24 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: New job, sales at Subaru
Replies: 72
Views: 11659

Re: New job, sales at Subaru

Don't drive potential customers crazy with follow up call after follow up call.

I ended up buying my car from a sales woman who made little attempt to 'sell' me on a car. Rather just showed me around and answered questions if I had any. The rest of the time was spent just conversing over small-talk. Some people, myself included, don't like being pitched to. Just answer the few questions I have and sit back and relax 8-)
by buccimane
Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:17 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: [Anyone drop cable for YouTube TV?]
Replies: 139
Views: 17225

Re: [Anyone drop cable for YouTube TV?]

I dropped cable for Youtube Tv. I love it.. Very good for Sports channels.

You can also pick up where you left off if you stopped watch TV mid-show.
by buccimane
Fri Oct 26, 2018 8:09 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: For those waiting for a 'correction' ...
Replies: 109
Views: 1238746

Re: For those waiting for a 'correction' ...

CyclingDuo wrote: Thu Oct 25, 2018 10:00 am In our case we simply have things set up for our contributions to go in automatically twice a month for the tax deferred plans, and weekly for taxable. Year in and year out no matter what the market is doing. Pretty much do the same when it comes to reinvesting dividends as well, as they get reinvested automatically when they are paid each quarter/month/bi-annual depending on the security.
This is great. I had no idea Vanguard offered this automatic investing feature. Just set mine up so I don't need to look at my balance weekly. :sharebeer
by buccimane
Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:41 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Black suit with dark brown shoes?
Replies: 59
Views: 5177

Re: Black suit with dark brown shoes?

wabbajack wrote: Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:44 am If you care enough to ask this question, you already know what the right answer is.

+1 Bring some black shoes.
+1

I was going to post something original, but I don't think anything more needs to be said after seeing this.
by buccimane
Tue Oct 02, 2018 2:02 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Tipping
Replies: 55
Views: 4795

Re: Tipping

RollTide31457 wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2018 8:57 am Have never tipped outside of a restaurant oriented business.
Do you cut your own hair, or not have hair?
by buccimane
Mon Sep 17, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: a low grade in a 9th-grade test
Replies: 44
Views: 4814

Re: a low grade in a 9th-grade test

11th grade English. First Semester A and Second Semester F averages to a C for the year. I went on to be admitted to every college I applied to. I asked my Senior English teacher for a letter of recommendation for my applications. I graduated from a private elite college a few years later. I am always amazed when BogleHeads remember specific grades they got, in a specific class, during a specific year. <10 year out of high school, and I could not name 95% of teachers, let alone grades from that time. That said, this is the best advice in the thread IMO: I am grateful that my parents allowed me to follow my own path to maturity. They never forced me to study, and I was a B and C student through most of my academic career. Somehow I managed ...
by buccimane
Thu Sep 13, 2018 12:36 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Service Date for Vesting - Teacher
Replies: 12
Views: 1182

Re: Service Date for Vesting - Teacher

For teachers in NJ, it is not looked at as 'breaking' contract. Simply a resignation. The only difference between this and a private industry is that we hold Teachers for 60 days or until a replacement is found; this is where the contract comes into play. If they decide to not show up during the 60 day period, their teaching certification can be suspended for 1 year.
by buccimane
Thu Sep 06, 2018 12:12 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: eBay Leaving Negative Feedback
Replies: 27
Views: 3469

Re: eBay Leaving Negative Feedback

i believe Buyers no longer receive feedback, which has made it easier to leave neutral and negative feedback..

i had ordered a pair of shoes, and with an estimated delivery time of 2 weeks. 4.5 weeks passed before I received them, so I left a negative feedback. The seller refunded my shipping in return for a positive feedback. done deal.

In your situation, it depends if the seller who withdrew the item has thousands of sales or dozens. If he has thousands I would leave neutral. However, if a neutral would drastically affect his score, I would let it go. YMMV
by buccimane
Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:50 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Ford Fusion under Safety Recall for 2 Years - Ford Can't Fix - help
Replies: 87
Views: 15763

Re: Ford Fusion under Safety Recall for 2 Years - Ford Can't Fix - help

Sheepdog wrote: Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:08 pm OR you can go to this website https://owner.ford.com/tools/account/ma ... calls.html , and add your car's VIN number to see if there has been a recall for it, not only this recall, but any recall. I would do the latter now. If your car is listed, then call your local Ford dealer.

Thank you Sheepdog.

I did receive the air bag recall notice. I'll be following the steps provided.
by buccimane
Thu Aug 09, 2018 11:59 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Ford Fusion under Safety Recall for 2 Years - Ford Can't Fix - help
Replies: 87
Views: 15763

Re: Ford Fusion under Safety Recall for 2 Years - Ford Can't Fix - help

Sheepdog wrote: Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:07 pm
highexpert wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:54 am Call Ford and you will get a rental on them. I have been driving a 2018 Fusion AWD Titanium EcoBoost for 4 months now at their expense. The only thing you have to do is put gas in it. Enterprise pays for the oil changes and charges Ford $900 per month. We have been having a ball.
I have decided after all this time to get an Enterprise rental paid by Ford. Out of curiosity, how did they and you handle property and liability insurance on this?"
Hello,

Does this strategy work if you bought your ford used from an Audi dealership? Should I contact Audi in this case?
by buccimane
Tue Aug 07, 2018 11:20 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Selling a used car
Replies: 49
Views: 2769

Re: Selling a used car

I took a look at your ad.. It makes it look like you are hiding damage with the awkward camera angles. I agree with the poster above that hubcaps would be a good investment. I live in NJ, and was actually interested in this car for a friend. The ad needs a lot of work.

Edit: you also list the car as 'beige'. I would say its a Burgundy.
by buccimane
Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: How did you become a Boglehead?
Replies: 53
Views: 5645

Re: How did you become a Boglehead?

John Oliver did a segment on retirement funds. Searched Index funds on Google, and came across this wonderful forum.
by buccimane
Fri Aug 03, 2018 11:43 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: best place to hide a key
Replies: 63
Views: 6496

Re: best place to hide a key

Teague wrote: Fri Aug 03, 2018 11:39 am
buccimane wrote: Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:10 am I used to put my key in the gas tank. Now I have a Ford, which are equipped with a Keypad Code- so my keys stay in my car.
In the gas tank? How does one do this? More than that, how does one get a key back out of a gas tank?
Obviously what I meant was opening the gas cap cover, and resting the keys next to the actual tank opening. I couldn't, and still can't, think of the official terminology for the 'gas cap cover' and 'tank orifice', so I left it on the wise BogleHeads to determine what I'm talking about.

To be extra cautious, in the gas tank is even better than my original hiding spot. You'd be sure to get your steps in for the day.
by buccimane
Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:25 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Which diet soda pop do you enjoy?
Replies: 234
Views: 18395

Re: Which diet soda pop do you enjoy?

Earl Lemongrab,

I did not read through everyone's responses, but my absolute favorite is Diet Stewart's Orange and Cream.
by buccimane
Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:10 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: best place to hide a key
Replies: 63
Views: 6496

Re: best place to hide a key

I used to put my key in the gas tank. Now I have a Ford, which are equipped with a Keypad Code- so my keys stay in my car.
by buccimane
Tue Jul 31, 2018 2:01 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: How to prepare for "the talk"
Replies: 64
Views: 6407

Re: How to prepare for "the talk"

JoinToday wrote: Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:44 pm I have almost given up on giving people advice though. Most don't take my advice, but a few do and call me regularly for my input. I find it frustrating, and a waste of my time

It can't be too frustrating/ time wasting.. because you're still here!
by buccimane
Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:33 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Should I take possession of a certified mail?
Replies: 151
Views: 21472

Re: Should I take possession of a certified mail?

wrongfunds wrote: Sun Jun 17, 2018 3:58 pm
buccimane wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:47 pm
wrongfunds wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:15 pm I am ready to bet that we do NOT hear back from the OP at all.
54 posts since 2013; meaning this is clearly somewhat important to OP. I am ready to wager with you :moneybag
OK; is there a deadline after which you will agree that he is not coming back?
June 22nd @ 9:30am EST :twisted:
by buccimane
Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:47 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Should I take possession of a certified mail?
Replies: 151
Views: 21472

Re: Should I take possession of a certified mail?

wrongfunds wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:15 pm I am ready to bet that we do NOT hear back from the OP at all.
54 posts since 2013; meaning this is clearly somewhat important to OP. I am ready to wager with you :moneybag
by buccimane
Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:32 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Non-alcoholic drinks for wedding
Replies: 79
Views: 6231

Re: Non-alcoholic drinks for wedding

Church Lady wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:44 pm +1. Some of you people need to lighten up. It's OP's wedding, not yours.
Imagine all of us people that need to lighten up crowded together at a dry wedding :sharebeer
by buccimane
Mon Jun 11, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: College: extraneous expenses
Replies: 32
Views: 3889

Re: College: extraneous expenses

PVW wrote: Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:34 am
anonymousboglehead wrote: Sun Jun 10, 2018 12:16 pm As a fellow college student, I recommend looking for PDFs of textbooks online before spending a dime at the student store/Amazon/etc. I have friends who are seniors that downloaded every single one of their textbooks for free.
Don't use illegitimate free copies.
I went for the free PDF versions as well.. Saved well over ~$1000. Some people buy music on iTunes/Amazon, some people stumble upon free versions.. You won't find many college textbook sympathizers on campus.
by buccimane
Fri May 18, 2018 7:36 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Must See in South Dakota
Replies: 59
Views: 7751

Re: Must See in South Dakota

raidman wrote: Mon Apr 30, 2018 6:06 pm I have made that drive many many times.
Nice to see another Rammstein fan :sharebeer