B-man wrote:

Mike W. is spot on for you Matt, I can be a really simple fix. Even repacking them is easy.

Since we’re talking valves, it’s a good practice to work every valve in your house once a year.

Thanks guys. I wondered if I could just back that nut off and retighten. I can try the one above the meter but the one below I have to have the city shut the water off. I gotta look into that.

OG Net_Man wrote:

Currently Li-Time has their self heating 12v, 100 ah at $259. The 12v, 140 ah non-heating at $259.

The questions is which model and how low will their prices go. Unfortunately I purchased mine about 10 months ago or I would be jumping all over this. Can one have too many batteries?

Maybe it doesn’t matter but their warranty is only 5 years versus 10 and 11 for Norsk and Dakota. For all of them you have to ship the battery back in before they replace. That could mean a couple weeks off the water. At least with SLA I can get a replacement and be back on the water in a couple hours.

JEREMY wrote:

I asked my mom this morning when she came to watch my kids if we got out for the cold when I was their age and she said we did. (50) Im sure the buses would be running behind from the kids waiting in the house. Would you want your kid outside for 10-20 minutes waiting. The people that complain do it because its an inconvenience for them. Lucky my kids mom works at the school now so when their off shes off.

Maybe for some it’s an inconvenience but a lot of parents work from home now. Pretty easy to give the kid some activities or throw on some movies.

I love having our daughter home…I don’t work so it’s great to hang out.

Our daughter goes to a private school without buses so I was really surprised they cancelled. At 7pm last night they sent an email stating they wouldn’t and then they rescinded that at 9pm.

I can see the argument where if the district is heavily reliant on buses the need to at least delay.

For once I do agree with Dutch…seems like parents don’t know how to dress their kids anymore. Maybe it would be too dangerous.

I’ve launched in the single digits..not worth it.

With how fast the tech is changing on Lithium batteries I’ll wait until they can consistently handle the cold temps. Nothing ruins your day on the river faster than a dead TM battery.

Dutchboy wrote:

Friend of mine leaves today for Africa for a photo safari. I’m guessing it will be warm there.

I also have never had any interest in traveling. I did it for work for many years and learned to hate the whole airport expierence. I envy (a little bit) the guys in the warm weather this time of the year. Then I look at the calender and realize the worse of the cold is over in 4 weeks. I can tough it out. Now if I worked outside I might have a different opinion.

My wife and I went to Africa about 10 years ago. We spent a week in cape town and then a week on safari. Also went cage diving with great white sharks. By far the best vacation and experiences we have ever had. The people were the friendliest I’ve ever been around and they love Americans because we spend and tip well. If anyone is looking for a bucket list trip, South Africa is worth a look.

I like the airport but I’m not a hurried traveler. I’ve got almost a million miles on delta so I have a pretty good process for the airport. Now that our daughter is older my travel has been cut way back. I’m glad I did most of it when I was younger.

supercat wrote:

Just be careful when shutting those valves off, depending how old they are. Lot of times they’ll leak at the valve

Dealing with this right now. We just had a softener installed and shut the water off to the whole house. Now the valve at our meter is seeping. That’s not something I am going to tackle by myself.

I’ve had the NOCO for a few years now…don’t use it a lot but it’s always worked and it never leaves my truck. I also bring it ice fishing to charge my Garmin batteries and phone.

They are more expensive but they are on sale on amazon all the time. To each their own, but I don’t like buying cheap stuff for critical things like starting a vehicle if it’s dead. It’s like any tool…you get what you pay for.

That’s the hard part about staying in the US this time of year. I’ve been to the Keys in early Feb when it’s 80 and perfect. It’s also been 60 and a howling wind. That’s why we like PR…easy to get to and it’s always warm.

We went to Scottsdale right after Christmas and got really lucky. It was 75 and sunny the few days we were there. Before and after it was 50’s with wind and rain.

Red Eye wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Matt Moen wrote:</div>
The issue for me is still the cold. My boat is outside almost year round so charging in the cold is a no go. Hopefully somebody gets that issue sorted out.

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This is a fire waiting to happen.

When I talked to Dakota and Norsk last year they said for boats sitting in the cold on a charger, you should either remove the batteries or stick with lead acid or AGM. Removing in the best option but getting them out of the nose of my Reata is a chore. The juice isn’t worth the squeeze at this point.

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Could this issue be solved with a simple heating pad, one that you use on your back? Just plug it in on low and place it in the battery compartment. Should bring temp up enough for charging?

The issue for me is still the cold. My boat is outside almost year round so charging in the cold is a no go. Hopefully somebody gets that issue sorted out.

We used to go to PR every year about this time. Now that our daughter is older we are beholden to the spring break schedule.

Waiting til the end of March stinks. Turks and Caicos this year, though. New place for us.

hartridge wrote:

Purchased the book based on the above reviews. Great book to read on these bitter cold days. Any other recommendations out there for books?

I’m usually more of a fiction reader…lot of war and spy novel stuff. Vince Flynn is great. John Sanford is a local crime author that are easy reads.

I just ordered Call of the Wild by Jack London. I’m gonna give that a read again.

I just do it as I remember. I have a can of wd40 in the truck under the seats. When I see the can I usually spray the locks.

Dutchboy wrote:

Very good game, great finish. To bad Philly won.

I agree…would’ve like to see LA pull it off but that was a good game.

I use the standard keyed master locks and just spray them. Had the same locks on the boat (tongue and for spare) for 5 years with no issues. My boat is outside about 90% of the year.

There is an easy fix for this if you don’t wanna pay the fees.

Incorporate yourself as an LLC in Montana and register all your vehicles there. We made a mistake when we incorporated in MN a few years ago. With all of our vehicles it would have saved us about $5k a year. It doesn’t make sense for just a boat but if you have a boat, truck, second car, RV, etc., the numbers add up quick.

If you have separate income streams outside of regular W2 work this is a no brainer. A lot of other benefits to having an LLC outside of vehicles, too. Just make sure you consult a tax/finance person so you don’t do something outside the tax regs.

dirtywater wrote:

Last night’s game was very entertaining. I wish Tirico would’ve called it, I would’ve liked to experience his pain.

There was so much speed on the field on both teams last night, it was eye opening. My team (gb) needs to take notes.

Although I still think Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn will get HC gigs, last night wasn’t friendly to them. That trick play where the lions WR threw a pic was awful, and Glenn just kept blitzing despite the results.

I was really surprised he didn’t change his scheme in the second half. I have to believe he thought they just couldn’t stop them and maybe blitzing would force a turnover.

That trick play essentially ended the game. Awful call when the Lions had no problem moving the ball. They didn’t need a trick play then.

Defense optional.

B-man wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Matt Moen wrote:</div>
They take a safety versus the potential of the Texans blocking the punt and scoring to make it a one score game.

I get that if there’s 5 minutes left, but with a minute and change with one time out there’s zero chance they could have caught up.

Even if they blocked the punt, got a TD, then a 2 point conversion, the Chiefs would have gotten the ball back and been able to kneel it out anyway? Am I missing something? Maybe an on-side kick recovery and FG drive?

Onside kick and then a FG. It’s super low percentage but if you remember last year The Chiefs scored in 13 seconds to beat buffalo.

They take a safety versus the potential of the Texans blocking the punt and scoring to make it a one score game.

gim wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>James Almquist wrote:</div>
So your $50,000 boat cost you $4125 in tax for your boat and $350 for the trailer. You would think we should get a lifetime license for the boat for that price.

I’m not familiar with other states but do other neighboring states have a lifetime watercraft registration when you buy one or do they require a renewal?

Also, with the trailer. Depending on the size/weight, some of them require renewal. My parents have a tandem axle and they have to renew it. Mine is a single axle with a lifetime registration.

Based on this logic we should get lifetime registration on vehicles, too. Don’t get me wrong…that would be great but it ain’t gonna happen.

If you walk out of the boat show with anything less than a 44’ quadtoon with a half dozen 600hp mercs on it you will lose your IDO card.

wkw wrote:

If another avocado never grew again I would be OK with that. And all you raw fish eating nuts, you can have that s^*t too. Prime rib, rib eyes, smoked brisket, roast beef, etc is where I hang my hat.

You ever try sushi? Or at least a rare tuna steak? I prefer it over red meat now. Better for you and doesn’t leave me feeling so full I wanna puke. Probably only eat red meat once a month now.

Eelpoutguy wrote:

Matt,
You gotta a good spot? I’m always looking to broaden my Sushi experience. Love me some good Unagi.

Bagu Sushi on 48th and Chicago. The #9 roll is my favorite and their sake nigiri is great. They also have good ramen.

Eelpoutguy wrote:

I usually have Sushi for 2 delivered once a week, but it’s only for me.

Our house eats a lot of sushi…we introduced it to our daughter a couple years ago and that’s all she ever wants. I don’t even think sushi was invented when I was 9.

Same with avocados. I don’t even remember hearing about avocados until about 2010. I don’t think they existed before then.

Yeah, I can’t blame KOC for this. The players need to play the game. Darnold has happy feet and the defense hasn’t slown anybody down for 6 quarters.

lindyrig79 wrote:

Old Sam is costing himself a lot of money.

My opinion has changed after the last 6 quarters of watching him.

Personally, I like to spend a bunch more just to save a little on shipping.

That’s a life hack for ya!

gim wrote:

My first guess would be potential side effects based on if the person is taking other meds, and second what is covered by the person’s health insurance.

Correct answer…doctors follow a standard of care protocol in most cases. That’s what is dictated to treat the symptoms based upon the patient and their medical history and this is highly influenced by insurance.

I’m going through this now. The standard of care for what I’m dealing with is X generic drug. If that doesn’t work or causes adverse side affects, onto the next. My doctor is trying to appeal insurance so I don’t have to go through the 4 drug protocol to get to what I need as I have a medical necessity. The insurance companies don’t like it cuz it’s an expensive drug.

It sucks for me but it’s a check in the system where doctors can’t just prescribe what they want. That just doesn’t happen often anymore…it did, but insurance has ratcheted that down.