Random thought thread. Anything goes.

[Septembersrain]

I see this on all the forums I'm a part of. Figured after going through pages, I didn't see one here. Let me start...

Working 6 days a week and 10 hours a day gets old. I really want to go out driving my new Yaris. Instead I'm pretty much chained to my desk.
I will end up going broke thanks to eBay and all the accessories for my Pearl... :help:

[ilikerice]

Car in Body shop.. Out to find every deer I can to take revenge on that one dumbass. Need turbo.

[fnkngrv]

JC Penney needs to tack on an additional 2 cents to each item for sale so that they can you toilet paper that doesn't literally rib/tear the crap of out your a$$

[Septembersrain]

LOL. Be glad the JC Pennys near you has toilet paper.
For some reason people always steal the TP out of the department stores.
I always wonder how they get it out of the dispensers.
It got so bad I used to carry around a stash of tissues just in case.

The day I got my Yaris I was driving near a field and a deer was just standing there staring at me.
I slowed to a crawl and dealt with getting honked at. No way was it ruining my day.
I'm sorry to hear it ruined yours though. :brokenheart:

PS: Deer jerky is delicious.

[Ryze268]

I was going to turbo my auto 2nzfe however after some research that idea was quickly shut down. I think I am going to slam it as much as my bad roads allow me then settle for a life of RICE

[Septembersrain]

I'm getting way too far ahead of myself here.
I haven't even had my car a month and I'm already thinking of all the things I'm going to do to it.
I should just slow down and enjoy it a little more...

[BEEF]

Some of the simpler mods make the car so much more enjoyable. springs and sway bar go a long ways. (relatively inexpensive)

when I was young, there was a store called peebles (not sure if they are still around) and they would charge you a dime to use the restroom. there was a little thing on the door knob that you put the dime in and turned to actuate the lock. I came from a family of 6 so mom would hold the door and everyone would use the women's restroom for a dime. we were (and still are) so cheap.

[Septembersrain]

Oh wow. Yeah I see those "Pay per use" bathrooms sometimes at rest stops.
They are a quarter now. =P

I'm just worried about voiding my warranty. I got a 6 year 65K extended one. Hmm...

[ilikerice]

F** my warranty.. before I hit 300 miles when I bought my car, I drove it that same weekend 3 hours away for an autocross event. Been doing autocross every month since. I just broke 45k last month

[nookandcrannycar]

we were (and still are) so cheap. :thumbsup: Whether one has a dollar or billions, squeezing value out of a dollar is almost always a good thing! I wear my frugality like a badge of honor :smile: !

[nookandcrannycar]

I'm just worried about voiding my warranty. I got a 6 year 65K extended one. Hmm...

I doubt you'll need it, but (given the issues you've had with your Kia) I can understand why you decided to get the extended warranty.

[nookandcrannycar]

F** my warranty.

I agree....but you either need to know how to fix an issue yourself, have the money to pay someone else to do the repair, or have other vehicles to ensure you won't be more than temporarily stranded.

[nookandcrannycar]

Some of the simpler mods make the car so much more enjoyable. springs and sway bar go a long ways. (relatively inexpensive)

when I was young, there was a store called peebles (not sure if they are still around) and they would charge you a dime to use the restroom. there was a little thing on the door knob that you put the dime in and turned to actuate the lock. I came from a family of 6 so mom would hold the door and everyone would use the women's restroom for a dime. we were (and still are) so cheap.

For some reason, the mention of pay per use restrooms made me think about the last time I saw (and used) one of those gas pumps with the rolling wheel numbers...in Tupelo, Mississippi in 2007. Before that I hadn't seen one in quite a while.

[Septembersrain]

For some reason, the mention of pay per use restrooms made me think about the last time I saw (and used) one of those gas pumps with the rolling wheel numbers...in Tupelo, Mississippi in 2007. Before that I hadn't seen one in quite a while.


They've got a few of those still in Alaska when I stayed there about 8 years ago.
Then again, they've still got quite a few non-ethanol gas stations there too.
I think they find what works and try to stick with it.

Yeah, I got an extended warranty for piece of mind. I haven't had that in a few years.
I could really use the "Oh it's hiccuping, At least I'm not 5k in the hole already."
That car just about bankrupted me. I'm so anti-kia now it's unreal. ×_×

After getting burned you tend to avoid the heat for a while ya know?

[nookandcrannycar]

They've got a few of those still in Alaska when I stayed there about 8 years ago.
Then again, they've still got quite a few non-ethanol gas stations there too.
I think they find what works and try to stick with it.

Yeah, I got an extended warranty for piece of mind. I haven't had that in a few years.
I could really use the "Oh it's hiccuping, At least I'm not 5k in the hole already."
That car just about bankrupted me. I'm so anti-kia now it's unreal. ×_×

After getting burned you tend to avoid the heat for a while ya know?

:thumbsup:

[BEEF]

usually with warranty work, they tend to look at the problem and if the modification could have damaged the given area.

with springs, if it isn't pertaining directly to the suspension, they probably won't worry about it or hassle you about it. there again, that would be your fight to fight.

I had a truck once that had a funky rattle to it and it was after I did the intake and exhaust. it was still under the 3 yr/36k mile warranty and turned out to be a lose connector that needed a zip tie somewhere in the dash. my ears are crap so I really couldn't tell where it was coming from.

the yaris is soooooo much more fun with springs and sway bar. (it's more fun with a supercharger too but those are big numbers).

funny story (random thought)... I remember there was a gas station that would give you a free carwash token for every $10 worth of gas you bought. this was when I first started driving. I had a 1993 geo metro with an 8 gallon tank. I could not for the life of me (even with premium) put $10 worth of gas in my car. Once I got it up to like $9.50 and the guy asked why I didn't top it off. I responded "I overflowed the tank". he gave me a token out of pitty... Now I'm showing my age. I think it was either 89 or 99 cents a gallon for regular back then.

[Septembersrain]

funny story (random thought)... I remember there was a gas station that would give you a free carwash token for every $10 worth of gas you bought. this was when I first started driving. I had a 1993 geo metro with an 8 gallon tank. I could not for the life of me (even with premium) put $10 worth of gas in my car. Once I got it up to like $9.50 and the guy asked why I didn't top it off. I responded "I overflowed the tank". he gave me a token out of pitty... Now I'm showing my age. I think it was either 89 or 99 cents a gallon for regular back then.

That is funny because my first car was a Geo Metro.
It used to say it was flooded when there wasn't a drop of water anywhere in sight. Haha.
I feel a bit old myself.
I think back to the days of pre-ethanol and affordable gas.
Now a gallon of gas costs you more than a burger and glass of fizzy. :bs:

[Septembersrain]

I am going to kill this radio.

Domiani's Comfort Design commercial... That annoying voice. :bonk:

[BEEF]

My metro was the 3 cyl 55hp flavor with no power steering and no air conditioning... also 12 inch rims. I remember sears sold tires for my car for $14.99. I could get an entire set put on for around $100.

My radio just plays oldschool techno and electronic (Crystal Method and Prodigy mostly)

[Septembersrain]

I love Prodigy. Firestarter still rocks my world when I'm in a "Go Go Go" mood.
I do like some of the music from Crystal Method but I can't recall which songs.
I listen to Grendel, Darude, Fractured, God Module, and a random slew of DJ somethings.
Though I also listen to country, rap, rock and all other random assorted stuff.

Edit: I lied. The Crystal Method - Busy Child. I like that song.

My favorite song right now. Fractured - One more time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stq78ASf1UI

[BEEF]

Crystal Method...Trip like I do (even better with the Filter remix for the movie Spawn)

Prodigy... Smack My bitch Up (the music video makes that song)

I am an oldschool bass head. Got out of it when I had to be responsible with mortgages and car payments and all.

Prodigy also has breath. I will say that I really like the "Fat of the Land" CD.

[Septembersrain]

Oh Oh Oh! Thanks for helping me expand my playlist. I really needed some new songs.
I do love listening to old school bass music.
I still find it fun even as I'm about to enter my 30's.
I don't think being responsible has anything to do with your hobbies! =D

I'm debating on stealing my sub and amp out of my Kia to put in the Yaris.
I'd just need a different radio and possibly a different box to work with the hatchback style.
Too bad I'd just got new tires and rims for it too, Those will have to stay on there.
They are too small and the coloring wouldn't match my style for Pearl.

[BEEF]

Crystal method's Vegas CD is awesome.

It's their "Dookie" if the reference means anything to you.

[Septembersrain]

For some reason when I am driving to work, People seem to drive worse than usual around me.
I was told that it's because I still have my temp tags.
That paper plates give people the idea that I have more to lose, So they can drive horribly around me if they want to.

True or just me noticing their horrendous driving more?

[BEEF]

you are small (your car) and it's shiny. you probably care enough that you will avoid them.

when driving something bigger, you get more respect or if you drive something beat to hell. My other car got hit by a deer and is so old I just beat it out as best I could. It is amazing how people get out of my way for that car.

[Septembersrain]

Ugh. The rain is making me sleepy. I just want to go take a nap in the back of the Yaris.

zZzZzZ.....

[mr_miles]

If you end up needing a new sub / amp for the yar yar, go with the bazooka tubes! I have the 250 watt 8 inch tube. doesnt take up too much space, and sounds good in hatchbacks. :D

Now I wanna go pump some bass heavy music lol

[fnkngrv]

if you are driving down the highway in a canoe and your handlebars fall off and you get a flat how many waffles does it take to wallpaper a doghouse?

[Septembersrain]

If you end up needing a new sub / amp for the yar yar, go with the bazooka tubes! I have the 250 watt 8 inch tube. doesnt take up too much space, and sounds good in hatchbacks. :D

Now I wanna go pump some bass heavy music lol

Now where would I get those?
I was thinking about going cheap and just pulling my sub and amp for now.
Later on once I've got my tires, rims, spoiler, fog lights and exhaust on.. I'll change that.

if you are driving down the highway in a canoe and your handlebars fall off and you get a flat how many waffles does it take to wallpaper a doghouse?

I'm not good at algebra. :thumbdown: Sorry. LOL

[TLyttle]

I used to love driving my old beater pickup on the commute home; if someone hit it, it would be impossible to tell where. And there is always some knothead in a Bimmer who wants the spot where you are driving, somehow they would go pick someone else to cut off...

[Septembersrain]

In Texas, The bigger and older it is, The more road priority it has.
You'll actually see people getting out of the way of those old metal tank trucks.
Unless they are from out of town, Which then you generally hear about them on the news.

[Septembersrain]

Did everyone have a good Memorial Day weekend?
I worked on Monday. LOL >_<

[ilikerice]

Went To Washington DC for the weekend again. My wife LOVES DC. Its nice but everytime I go my alergies get out of control. Don't know why..

[fnkngrv]

Ostrich jerky is tasty.

[fnkngrv]

Crystal Method...Trip like I do (even better with the Filter remix for the movie Spawn)

Prodigy... Smack My bitch Up (the music video makes that song)

I am an oldschool bass head. Got out of it when I had to be responsible with mortgages and car payments and all.

Prodigy also has breath. I will say that I really like the "Fat of the Land" CD.


Ever listen to the Lords of Acid? I really enjoyed them back in the day along with Prodigy, Crystal Method, and Scooter. :w00t:

[Septembersrain]

Ever listen to the Lords of Acid? I really enjoyed them back in the day along with Prodigy, Crystal Method, and Scooter. :w00t:

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x71/saccillia/emotes/Glee_by_L_zlhe.gif (http://media.photobucket.com/user/saccillia/media/emotes/Glee_by_L_zlhe.gif.html)
You made my day! I'd totally forgot about Lords of Acid. Thanks!

[Septembersrain]

Went To Washington DC for the weekend again. My wife LOVES DC. Its nice but everytime I go my alergies get out of control. Don't know why..

Perhaps you're allergic to bulls**t.
There is a ton of that filling up square miles there. Haha. Just kidding.
Probably the altitude and greenery?

[47_MasoN_47]

Perhaps you're allergic to bulls**t.
There is a ton of that filling up square miles there. Haha. Just kidding.
Probably the altitude and greenery?

I was going to post that, but I was going to leave the j/k off :P

[fnkngrv]

Perhaps you're allergic to bulls**t.
There is a ton of that filling up square miles there. Haha. Just kidding.
Probably the altitude and greenery?


DC/Northern VA is actually noted as one of the highest allergen locations in the country. We found that out when we were living there at the turn of the century (damn I love saying "turn of the century" and being around at one! lol).

[Septembersrain]

I was going to post that, but I was going to leave the j/k off :P
Ha! So what's there to do out there anyways?

[Septembersrain]

I'm back from vacation! Now I need a vacation from my vacation.. Phew... LOL

[47_MasoN_47]

Ha! So what's there to do out there anyways?

In DC or AL? I've not been to DC because F that place. There's not much to do in AL other than play video games and think about being soemwhere where there are things to do.

[Septembersrain]

My dad lives in Mobile Alabama. I didn't really like it out there.
I think the most fun I've had was when I lived two years in Anchorage Alaska.
Do you ever travel Mason?

[nookandcrannycar]

My dad lives in Mobile Alabama. I didn't really like it out there.
I think the most fun I've had was when I lived two years in Anchorage Alaska.
Do you ever travel Mason?

Yeah, parts of Mobile are pretty bad. Did you go to Fairhope, Point Clear, or Magnolia Springs (all on the eastern side of Mobile Bay and farther east)?. Very pretty areas. My Yaris hit its 6th 'purchase birthday' while I was driving through Point Clear last October. That area was part of the inspiration for the story of Forrest Gump.

[nookandcrannycar]

In DC or AL? I've not been to DC because F that place. There's not much to do in AL other than play video games and think about being soemwhere where there are things to do.

My godson, his siblings, and his parents moved to Manassas from the San Francisco bay Area. They lived there for four years (I visited them there during this time, and visited the area after they left). The people I encountered in nearby Springfield were among the rudest people I've ever encountered. My godson and the family were happy when his mom got a transfer to North Carolina (and they still live in NC)

[nookandcrannycar]

Perhaps you're allergic to bulls**t.
There is a ton of that filling up square miles there.

:bellyroll:

[Septembersrain]

Yeah, parts of Mobile are pretty bad. Did you go to Fairhope, Point Clear, or Magnolia Springs (all on the eastern side of Mobile Bay and farther east)?. Very pretty areas. My Yaris hit its 6th 'purchase birthday' while I was driving through Point Clear last October. That area was part of the inspiration for the story of Forrest Gump.

I never get to visit any other parts because I'm usually travelling with family.
So we only go where my other family members are located.
Though I do hope sometime to take a "Travel the whole U.S.A" type of trip.
I drove from Alaska down to Florida once.
I don't remember too much of it though unfortunately.
I do remember that Canada is just chocked full of nothing (Where I drove through anyways).
That and even though Ohio is square you can drive in and out of it 3 times on the same highway. :confused:

On another note:
So much flaming over who sang the National Anthem at the game. If Hispanics and Caucasians didn't hate each other before, It's certainly getting pretty ugly now. :barf:

[47_MasoN_47]

I've been all around the south and spent a week in NYC once. Other than that I don't really do a lot of traveling. I'm more of a homebody myself. I'd be happy if I could get hold of a few hundred acres. All I need is high speed internet, a place to romp around in my truck, and a few hundred yards of clear flat land to setup for a shooting range.

[nookandcrannycar]

On another note:
So much flaming over who sang the National Anthem at the game. If Hispanics and Caucasians didn't hate each other before, It's certainly getting pretty ugly now. :barf:

Wow. There is going to be a special place in H E double toothpicks for those tweeters.

[TLyttle]

Looks like racism is still alive and well down there. Not so much up here; if we could only stop the import (illegal) of handguns, things would calm down a lot...

[nookandcrannycar]

Looks like racism is still alive and well down there. Not so much up here; if we could only stop the import (illegal) of handguns, things would calm down a lot...

My first stop, when I drove across Canada in 2006, was Vancouver. I stayed in Surrey, just off King George Blvd. I remember driving around and seeing a police station that reminded me of a slightly less extreme version of what my girlfriend and I saw in a Catholic neighborhood in Belfast, Northern Ireland while on vacation. I asked my innkeeper about it. He said such an edifice was necessary for two reasons (he didn't emphasize one greater than the other, he just stated the two reasons) : 1. Illegal import of handguns 2. Illicit drug activity.

[47_MasoN_47]

:P

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ejK8CAC7N_s/URzxzvRlnqI/AAAAAAAAGGs/94C3fxE3aQQ/s640/2013-02-14%252007.41.50.jpg

[nookandcrannycar]

:P

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ejK8CAC7N_s/URzxzvRlnqI/AAAAAAAAGGs/94C3fxE3aQQ/s640/2013-02-14%252007.41.50.jpg

Doesn't another member (another Alabama resident) have in his details section (in all caps) GOD BLESS ALABAMA :biggrin:.

[Killchain]

:P

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ejK8CAC7N_s/URzxzvRlnqI/AAAAAAAAGGs/94C3fxE3aQQ/s640/2013-02-14%252007.41.50.jpg


:thumbsup: Love you, bro.

[Septembersrain]

That photo reminded me of this one.
<3

[47_MasoN_47]

I'd give a kidney for 2 broomhandle mausers with stocks!!!

[TLyttle]

I GUESS there is a point to all that, but somehow not many people outside the US will see it...

[nookandcrannycar]

I GUESS there is a point to all that, but somehow not many people outside the US will see it...

I'm a Mayflower and Jamestown descendent as well as a fifth-generation native of a deeply blue state (California) on the other side of the continent from the founding of our nation. I've always loved learning more about U.S. History. I don't think I fully appreciated our constitution, nor the full measure of patriotism, until I moved to Texas. This is one reason why it saddens me to see any of this crumble. If you lived in Texas, Alabama, or any state with similar views to those expressed on this thread, you might better understand. Then again, you might not understand without being a U.S. citizen. I used to (prior to moving to Texas) have an attitude (re firearms) similar to the one exuded in your post. My uncle is the only hunter in my family. Other family members look at his perspective on guns/rifles, etc. as a neanderthal view to be tolerated as he is given figurative pats on the head. Nevermind that he has a genius level IQ, and is the wealthiest person in our family. Perhaps he realized long ago a few things (re firearms and what they truly represent) that the rest of us did not.

[47_MasoN_47]

I GUESS there is a point to all that, but somehow not many people outside the US will see it...

This is called the random thought thread :P

[Septembersrain]

I think that if you look at the crime rate and the equivalent gun laws, You'd be shocked.
It is the same with drugs and anything else illegal, Once you outlaw it, Everyone wants it.
Where if it's legal, It's not as likely to be abused and cause massive crimes.

Just think about how it was so much fun to underage drink?
Not the same now is it?

People always want what they "Can't" have.