What have you bought recently?

Got me a brand new pack of bait bars. (y) doesn't sound like much, but, if you've ever had pack rats eat the wiring under your cars hood, you'd understand.:mad: The last episode cost me over $500 dollars to replace the coil pack wires, water hoses, and throttle cable housing on the wife's car.
 

squatting dog said:
if you've ever had pack rats eat the wiring under your cars hood, you'd understand.
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SD, if you have comprehensive coverage on your vehicle, that should be covered, after the deductible is met, of course.

Some people don't know that some deductibles are reduced after a long time without any claims.

I had a lady send me an estimate for your exact same issue. In her note, she noted.. "oh, those dirty rats!" I laughed all day.

(No offense, @Marie5656 )
 

oldman said:
Today, I broke down and bought myself a Pennsylvania Dutch style soft pretzel. I know this sounds like no big deal, but I make it a habit of not buying junk food to satisfy my desire to eat something that is considered as empty calories. Yes, I ate the whole thing with mustard on it and a Diet Coke to wash it down. Now comes the guilt.

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Totally joking, but consider it one less day in a nursing home. Enjoy yourself - but then I've been giving bad advice my whole life. 🥴
 
RadishRose said:
SD, if you have comprehensive coverage on your vehicle, that should be covered, after the deductible is met, of course.

Some people don't know that some deductibles are reduced after a long time without any claims.

I had a lady send me an estimate for your exact same issue. In her note, she noted.. "oh, those dirty rats!" I laughed all day.

(No offense, @Marie5656 )
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RR, being that the car then was 19 years when this happened (last year), we had already pulled the full coverage off it. :(
Instead, after this episode, I spent a whopping $300 on a spare car. (blown engine) Not only does it have those parts, but as an added bonus, should we ever encounter a deer or damage the outside body, the body parts are in excellent shape. (y) and having a body man for a brother helps a bunch. 🙂
The spare......

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squatting dog said:
RR, being that the car then was 19 years when this happened (last year), we had already pulled the full coverage off it. :(
Instead, after this episode, I spent a whopping $300 on a spare car. (blown engine) Not only does it have those parts, but as an added bonus, should we ever encounter a deer or damage the outside body, the body parts are in excellent shape. (y) and having a body man for a brother helps a bunch. 🙂
The spare......

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Oh, at 19 years I don't blame you for taking off all but liability.

The 300.00 blown engine... a beauty! Whatever works.... :D
 
RadishRose said:
Speaking of blankets, anyone here use one of those weighted blankets?

If so, how many pounds, how does the covering feel, are they very hot? What's the price?

I read something about glass balls inside.
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@RadishRose
I've heard of these this past year. I think the one I heard of was 30 pounds but I could be wrong. I heard they make you fall asleep better.

Just looked on amazon and they are different weights and pounds. They also are different prices. Here's the page that popped up:


https://www.amazon.com/s?k=weighted...583500&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_39exgol8pv_e
 
RadishRose said:
Speaking of blankets, anyone here use one of those weighted blankets?

If so, how many pounds, how does the covering feel, are they very hot? What's the price?
I read something about glass balls inside.
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I bought a Calming Comfort weighted blanket from Sharper Image a couple years ago ... no glass beads in it though...."bpa-free micro beads"
Mine is 15 lbs., but I would have gone lighter (10) if doing it again. It's great when it is really cold (and that's not too often here) .....
Over $100 ... maybe $125 ?? .. can't remember. Feels very nice and soft, and you feel very 'tucked in' ...😀
 
Two DVD's online: America's Wild West (about the lives of: Annie Oakley, Billy The Kid, Buffalo Bill, Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid, Custer's Last Stand, Jessie James, Kit Carson and Wyatt Earp)
And, the movie Maverick with Mel Gibson.
 
I bought a new electric kettle the other day, but decided I don't like it, and will no doubt offload it onto one of my kids or anyone else who wants the thing.
 

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