Recent content by smhardesty

You're absolutely correct. Until I created this account I have now, I had NEVER had an account with any of the social diseases websites. That's all those places are - social diseases. The only reason I created this account was because I'd get 100 times more exposure using a Facebook page versus...

I might be getting close to deleting my Facebook account. At the least, I might stop advertising stuff for sale on Marketplace. In the past week, I have been hammered by crap like what you see below. I lost count, but I received at least a dozen messages just like this one. Yeah, I'm sure that I...

I used to do all my own maintenance and even quite a lot of my own repairs. A combination of my disability and incredible complex electronics on modern cars now prevents me from even attempting to change my own plugs. I figure it's best for someone that has the proper equipment to take car of...

That's funny. I like that one. 2 thumbs up!

You hit the nail on the head. Yes, those young guys are learning at the expense of the customer. It's just not something I prefer for my car. I trust my independent mechanic with 40 years of experience.

Towards the end of my computing career I had several opportunities to work with the younger crowd just graduating college. It seems a lot of the colleges in this area are churning out kids with degrees in computer science that have never had their hands on live computers or networks. One such...

There are a whole lot of people that would call you a conspiracy nut, but I'm not one of those people. The general public has no idea just how much data is being mined on the 'Net and in a whole lot more places. You're dead on with the thought that we are now being tracked and not just our...

We have just been hearing about theft in the Walmarts in out area. What we are finding out is that a whole bunch of the theft is the result of the self checkout crap at all the stores now. The Walmart here in town has exactly ONE regular checkout opened at any time. If you complain and ask for...

I know a few guys just like that. One of them is constantly criticizing my choice of auto mechanics. I have a guy that has been in the automotive repair business for just about 40 years. He has handled every problem I have had with my vehicles and he does my maintenance for me with me buying all...

I just did some research on wet blasters. That might very well work for me. I'm going to have to do some additional reading about wet blasters. One of those could very well solve my problem.

Yeah, I'm wanting to stay away from a cabinet. I have large parts that need paint stripped and I have ZERO room for one in my shop. That's why I asked about how to do it in an open driveway.

I've been doing quite a bit of refurbishing of older push mowers for resell. I've had to do quite a bit of work on the decks to make them look almost new. I have one on the bench right now that needs to be completely stripped, then shot with primer and paint. I'm going to use Citristrip to...

Yeah, I can see that. If we ever do get serious about making a move like that, we'd have a lot to do in preparation for it. The honest truth is that we'll more than likely never do it. That's a whole lot of change for a couple of 65 to 70 year olds. LOL!

WOW! I knew that some retailers sold off their returns, but I really expected those guys that purchased the stuff were buying it to repair and offer as "repaired" items at a decent discount. I never thought about somebody actually trying to sell a piece of equipment that is toast, especially at...

I was just killing time while the rain and T-storms moved through our area and wondered if there were any used mowers near me listed on eBay. The quick answer is no. Everything on there is priced so far out of whack it's not even worth looking. This one really got me though. There is more than...

No, he hadn't already had it done. THAT is what is so weird. I'm talking about an individual that really NEEDS to have a mower serviced, but refused an offer to have it done for free. You might service your equipment regularly, but there is a LARGE percentage of people out there that NEVER...

Yeah. I'm not at all upset with the guy. I was just kind of bewildered by his response. If he ever asks me for help, I won't even hesitate to help him, and I'll probably do whatever he needs for free or a lot less than I should get. On a brighter note, I sold out of used mowers this afternoon...

My wife and I actually had a couple of very serious conversations about moving to one of the Central American countries that allow dual citizenship. There are a few that allow dual citizenship where you can live like a king for $1500 to $2000 a month, and that includes a full time, live in...

I just had a conversation with a guy about that very same thing. I'll promise you that I had more excess money in the 70s and 80s than I do now. Maybe not the exact dollar amounts, but percentage wise I had more "excess" funds than I do now. I realize a lot of that has to do with the fact my...

I don't provide a specific warranty on any repairs I do or even on the equipment I refurb and sell. What I do is tell the customer that if he has any problems, to get in touch with me. I kind of use a one month rule. If the customer comes back with a problem within 30 days, I'll most certainly...

Now, see? There is a thought or idea that never crossed my mind. Yes, that is entirely possible. I never thought of that because I don't think that way. I can assure that if somebody that I know who is always tinkering with cars offered to change the oil in my car for free, I'd let him go right...

I sure hate dealing with these idiots. 15 minutes ago a woman responded to my ad for a Remington 20" push mower. Stated in the description is the fact it is last year's model and was used only from the middle of May until the first week of October when I bought it. I have it listed at $100. She...

Well, back to my original post. I got the cheap carb over the weekend and put it on the mower today. I obviously can't speak to the longevity of the carb, but I can say that it bolted on perfectly and started right up. It just sat there purring exactly the way it should. I will now at least...

I have one neighbor that I get along with just fine. He is a little strange, but we somehow manage to get along just fine. He has hauled off some trashy items for me. I took care of his plants and also mowed his yard last year while he was on vacation. He gave me a really nice painting of a fox...