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SandTrap,
+1000 to Pebble Beach. DW and I went there last for the Open in 2010. Amazing course, amazing views, and the crowd atmosphere was electric. If you ever get up that way, do us all a favor and post more pictures. Like another said, love this thread...

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Mustang convertible, V-8 engine, Roush package if you can find it. Even women that aren't that much into cars will love the 'Stang...

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Almost started a fight when in a pub in Edinburgh many years ago. I asked the locals what the best whisky in Scotland was, they broke into two camps. One group said the best was The Antiquary, the other side said the best was Glen Morangie. I avoided starting the fight by stating I would by one bott...

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To the OP: I bought a new Wrangler in 1992, 4.0 I6 engine and 5-speed manual. Had to replace the clutch at 90K miles, then again at 160K miles. Had to replace the radiator and the water pump, both in the area of 150K miles. I used the Jeep for many off-road trips, but never abused it. Many long week...

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"Although I'm retired now, I've always kept my college and work-related textbooks."

Yup, same for me...

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A few years back, DW and I rented a boat for a day with another couple on Lake Havasu. Talking to the worker bees at the marina, they said if you don't put your boat in the water at least 15 times a year, it's probably cheaper to rent than to own. Note these were the guys working the docks, not the ...

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"It looks like a "Mesh Network" will work best. (correct terminology?)" Yup, that's probably the best path for you if you can't move your current gear around enough for the coverage improvement you want. You can shop around for a system that has the coverage for your specific req...

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Sandtrap, Here is a ~$200 solution for your 200 yard gate camera. Just one option, search long range point to point Wifi for lots more options. Some have big antennas, etc., but they all need clear RF line of sight between the gate and your house. HTH https://www.amazon.com/EZ-Bridge-Lite-EZBR-0214-...

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Jim, Here's a link to a recent Consumer Reports article that addresses a situation like yours. Without knowing the exact specs of your floor plan, this article shows a couple of things you can try without buying anything yet. It also shows a couple of options if you do decide to go buy some new gear...

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Insert a blank column between the "A" data set and the "B" data set, and the column tool for drawing charts will give you the results you are asking for. Good Luck!

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Last year, I was driving my Mustang convertible with the top down on a beautiful day in heavy traffic on the freeway, and the female driver of a Suburban in the next lane flipped me off as she activated her turn signal and drove into the lane I was in. I could have allowed the accident, but stomped ...

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So I called customer service at TracPhone this morning, the representative said it appeared I needed to do a software update. After I hung up, the settings button for software update said I had the current version, and no update was required. I exited that screen, and suddenly my phone started worki...

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Straight Talk Wireless seems to be the bad guy, but of course when I call their customer service hours ended. Unfortunately, my cell provider is also closed for the night when I try to call on a landline, have to use the hotel phone since my cell calls all go to [deleted -- mod oldcomputerguy] Strai...

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I am traveling in Camarillo CA on business, when all of a sudden my cell phone won't allow outgoing texts, then i find out it isn't doing email or phone calls. I try an outbound call, and i get redirected to another phone company, telling me i need to add funds to allow my cell to start working agai...

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I've owned a convertible since 1983 in one form or another. Nothing more fun on the road, forget the horsepower. Bad weather comes and goes, but the smile on your face will remain. Go for it!

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I commute 3 hours on Mon, then 3 hours on Thu when I return home. I stay in a hotel during the weeknights I am away, sort of a PITA but after 9 months I have gotten used to it. My situation is somewhat different than yours, just wanted to give you a different idea of what is out in the world. For yo...

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As others have said, this is a money making opportunity for the store, not a money saving opportunity for you. Self-insure

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Brandy, you will have to sue if the roofer won't come back and fix the problems. Had a new roof done in 2016, the roofer did a poor job, and tried to force my DW into accepting it, as I was working out of town at the time. I had to take a day off work, come back to the house, and forcefully suggest ...

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OP, the electricians around here usually put them in the coat closet closest to the door. Look around against the wall with the door of the closet, they hide them there for the aesthetic reasons.

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OP,, if you're still reading these comments, here's my two cents: I rented a boat several years ago when friends came to visit from the East Coast, and we went to a lake in the heat of summer. The guy at the boat rental place offered this advice: If you're not going to use the boat at least 15 times...

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After 15 months retired, a former coworker called and emailed with a job offer with a different company. After listening to the project description, I agreed to the idea of going back to work as a part time consultant, but only after they made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Today was the last day of...

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Went to Scotland in 1986, a ton of fun, although I was with friends who had family there so insider knowledge of their favorite pubs. Went to Ireland with my new wife in 1996, a complete blast of fun. We flew into Dublin, took the (slow/late) train to Galway, then rented a car for the rest of our st...

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Jack FFR1846, I'm going to have to run the numbers again, but it seems the F-150 will cost a lot more for gas than renting a ~Ford Escape-type vehicle. The idea of driving my F-150 is VERY appealing, so I will check it out. Thanks for opening that conversation, this is why I posted to the BH forum. ...

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dm200,
Thanks, but it is a remote location, nothing closer than the 40 miles. Big desert out there, full of nothing, so that is why things are being done there.

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Jack FFR1846, So I sold my 1992 Jeep Wrangler, manual trans with 4.0L straight 6 last year, the DW still drives her 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The last commuter car was a 2014 Mustang convertible with the V-6, great mileage on the highway and a great time driving it, though it sucked when paying insu...

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Do The Math,
Thanks for a great idea I hadn't heard of. I will look into it to see if I can get a "block" rate for setting up a regular schedule of picking the car up and dropping it off every week for a several months. I will post results once this starts going....

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123,
I would have to get one that has the unlimited mileage option for the distances I will be driving each week, but I will follow your advice and stick to the major brands. More $$ upfront means less #@&t afterward if anything goes wrong with the vehicle, IMHO.

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I just accepted a consulting position about 250 miles from my home. The contract says they will pay mileage plus per diem for the nights I spend over there, limited to ~20 hours a week on-site. From the job site to the nearest acceptable hotel is about 40 miles, so I am estimating about 660 miles pe...

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Did a replacement a couple years ago, InSinkErator Evolution Select. Slightly more $$s than the basic one, but super quiet to operate on just about anything.

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OP, Slacker and the other poster are correct, have the DW show her current paystubs to verify which step she should be able to achieve for a pay-match situation. Like others have mentioned, vacation time is non-negotiable, strictly limited to time in service and time in grade requirements. BTW, rece...

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Thanks to GAAP, NHRA, and FFR. I know more than I used to...

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Criticalmass, I don't know the level of effort that the co-worker put into his water heater maintenance, just reporting one story to provide information to the OP. OP, I'm fascinated by your story of all water heaters mounted in the attic. Don't want too much detail, but a state would educate me a l...

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I agree totally with "cresive" on both responses. I went through a situation where all the lines in my house had to be replaced, along with the water heater and all faucets due to sediment build-up over 40+ years. Of course the problems started during a holiday weekend, when we had friends...

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My home was built in 1989 and still has the original water heater. It is propane and we have well water with a ph a bit above neutral. I have drained it and it seems fine. It sits upstairs with a drip pan but of course would not contain a total failure. Does anyone have any opinions or experiences ...

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Fairouz Restaurant if you like Greek/Middle Eastern food. Shish kebab, lemon-chicken soup, rolled grape leaves, eggplant, all delicious. I eat there every time I'm in San Diego but never touch the buffet. We know the owner, Abe, his brothers and cousins all run the place, very nice people. All Chris...

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I was looking at a 2014 truck with a gasoline engine today, and noticed a sticker on the door that said it was not legal for sale in California. Curious, I thought all the major manufacturers built to the toughest EPA standards, which would match CA. Does anybody know what could be different between...

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+100 bammerman and adamthesmythe. Google Earth is incredibly accurate, even doing elevation mapping. Like another poster said, all your results wind up at GoogleCentral, but hopefully you aren't doing anything to interest them.

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Agree with Jack above, my DW and I are not on any of thee social media things. I checked the mylife website, they have obsolete and/or inaccurate information about the important things, so not going to dwell on this any longer. Good luck with trying to erase the Internet if you really want to disapp...

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OP, retired Fed here. I had a similar case, so I asked my IT guys for their advice for monitor, mouse, and keyboard. Here's my two cents: USB for keyboard and mouse usually cheaper and easier than wireless. Find out if your laptop has DVI, HDMI, or Display Port outputs, then buy the biggest monitor ...

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Bought a 2015 at Christmas 2017, no regrets. It's been on a couple of trips where it was more about comfort, but also a few hardcore 4WD trips where we had to have the capabilities that the JGC provides. The reliability numbers don't match my real world experiences with Jeeps, my guess is they are b...

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I chose a Mustang convertible as a commuter car a couple of years ago. With the V6 engine, it was economical enough for my needs, and made me happy driving to work. At that point in my life, I could choose what I wanted, and I'm not really a Corolla kind of person. A coworker had the Miata, and alwa...

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Leave the dog outside while you are at work. Put in the doggie door from the backyard door to the garage so he has somewhere to curl up to sleep, get out of the wind, rain, etc. Did it with several dogs over the years, no problems.

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A few thousand cash in small bills to pay for whatever we can find. A gasoline generator for the fridge and comfort lights. Many gallons of good water, refreshed every few months. Some dry/canned foods. Guns and ammo to protect all of that from those that chose not to make suitable preparations.

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Use dealer for recall and warranty work only,, as another posted. I found a good shop for everything else, no bells and whistles, I think that is why their prices are so reasonable. Looked at what they did after I got home the first few times, everything looked good, so plan on going back for the ne...

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Agree with house doc, put in what you want, in 8 - 10 years it will be up to the next owner to decide if they want to pay the premium for the "stature" of a high priced appliance. In our last house, DW paid for full granite counters and backsplash up to the bottom of the cabinets, but then...

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Turn my Windows machine on in the morning, intermittent use during the day doing email, pictures, searches, Boglehead type stuff, turn it off at night. Like another post, where I used to work we left many machines on 24/7/365 due to the problems encountered after power outages for mission critical s...

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Thanks to all that participated in this discussion. I have moved over to the f150forum.com for more technical details, but I wanted the Bogleheads to contribute what they have already learned as a good starting point. Enjoy life. Be careful, be safe, be good, pick two for you.

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I have a 2015 F-150 SuperCrew 4x4 with the full bed (6’) and 36 gallon gas tank. I had to special order it from Ford, but I love the vehicle. Engine is the 3.5 EcoBoost with 3.55 gears. There is nothing wrong with a turbo engine as long as you are religious about using good gas and changing the oil...

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Bought 2014 5.0 Supercrew shortbed w/17k two years ago.30k now. 5.0 V-8 is best engine choice, 2.7 and 3.5 close second 6.5ft bed will ride better than shortbed. 4 door(crewbus) is a must for extra room. Spray in liner is great. Going to upgrade shocks and tires soon. Pow...great Truck!! No Fiat or...

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Mom & Dad retired to a small town north of CdA in Idaho in 1992. Wild and remote at the time, but the housing boom has hit the region hard in the last ten years. CdA has wonderful medical care opportunities, and every commercial product you might look for. However, CdA is full of people who hate...

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