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Currently have a not-run-out-of-gas streak dating to the end of 2001 going.

:coffee:

PS. Also a no-puke streak running back to my birthday in Ireland in 2006.

Probably more proud of the latter.

 
BabyYSR is going in for her 2-month check-up this a.m., and apparently she's going to be getting a bunch of shots. :cry:

So I came to work and am having Mr. YSR take her in. :sharkmove:

 
Currently have a not-run-out-of-gas streak dating to the end of 2001 going.

:coffee:

PS. Also a no-puke streak running back to my birthday in Ireland in 2006.

Probably more proud of the latter.
I ran out of gas in 1999 AT A GAS STATION. The dream of every man who procrastinates on filling up was within my grasp... literally coasting up to the pump after consuming the last drop. Alas, every pump was occupied and I was forced to stop short. :cry:

 
I had TF send my BOC to my work address (where I have all my BOC's sent).

How bad is it that I want to break into the "Because you like bourbon" bag right now.

 
UOFI_316 said:
Abraham said:
I took my wife's car to work today.

Mine was out of gas. :bag:
Flame away.
Why didn't you siphon some out of her car to get you to the next gas station?? Don't you have a can of gas in your garage for the lawn mower?
I actually ran out at the neighborhood entrance which is about 3/4 of a mile away. SO my car is sitting on the street up there. To my defense, however, the "Check Gauge" light USED to come on with about 20-30 miles left. The last two times I've run out it has come on about 3 or 4 miles before GASTANKEXHAUSTION.

 
UOFI_316 said:
Abraham said:
I took my wife's car to work today.

Mine was out of gas. :bag:
Flame away.
Why didn't you siphon some out of her car to get you to the next gas station?? Don't you have a can of gas in your garage for the lawn mower?
I actually ran out at the neighborhood entrance which is about 3/4 of a mile away. SO my car is sitting on the street up there. To my defense, however, the "Check Gauge" light USED to come on with about 20-30 miles left. The last two times I've run out it has come on about 3 or 4 miles before GASTANKEXHAUSTION.
Sounds like it has adjusted to Abe-fills. 20-30 miles left means at least half an Abe-fill remains in the tank. Premature to alert you at that point.

 
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Guster said:
Homer J Simpson said:
Guster said:
UniAlias said:
kevzilla said:
America's newest hit reality show: Tre and I attempt to pick each other up and throw each other across the room.

We call it The Hernia Games.

:rimshot:
I think I drunkenly failed at attempting this game. :oldunsure:
I have the video to prove it
I'll take a text. :thumbup:
It's on my computer at home, I'll try to remember to send it to you later
Didn't realize you recorded that. :lmao:

 
I'm surprised your wife puts up with this whole gas tank nonsense. Might be the most ridiculous thing I've read in this 3000 page thread.

 
UOFI_316 said:
Abraham said:
I took my wife's car to work today.

Mine was out of gas. :bag:
Flame away.
Why didn't you siphon some out of her car to get you to the next gas station?? Don't you have a can of gas in your garage for the lawn mower?
I actually ran out at the neighborhood entrance which is about 3/4 of a mile away. SO my car is sitting on the street up there. To my defense, however, the "Check Gauge" light USED to come on with about 20-30 miles left. The last two times I've run out it has come on about 3 or 4 miles before GASTANKEXHAUSTION.

Oh, come on!

 
Guster said:
Homer J Simpson said:
Guster said:
UniAlias said:
kevzilla said:
America's newest hit reality show: Tre and I attempt to pick each other up and throw each other across the room.

We call it The Hernia Games.

:rimshot:
I think I drunkenly failed at attempting this game. :oldunsure:
I have the video to prove it
I'll take a text. :thumbup:
It's on my computer at home, I'll try to remember to send it to you later
I have a feeling you'll remember GB.

 
UOFI_316 said:
Abraham said:
I took my wife's car to work today.

Mine was out of gas. :bag:
Flame away.
Why didn't you siphon some out of her car to get you to the next gas station?? Don't you have a can of gas in your garage for the lawn mower?
I actually ran out at the neighborhood entrance which is about 3/4 of a mile away. SO my car is sitting on the street up there. To my defense, however, the "Check Gauge" light USED to come on with about 20-30 miles left. The last two times I've run out it has come on about 3 or 4 miles before GASTANKEXHAUSTION.

Oh, come on!
:goodposting:

I can see getting burnt once. Once.

 
UOFI_316 said:
Abraham said:
I took my wife's car to work today.

Mine was out of gas. :bag:
Flame away.
Why didn't you siphon some out of her car to get you to the next gas station?? Don't you have a can of gas in your garage for the lawn mower?
I actually ran out at the neighborhood entrance which is about 3/4 of a mile away. SO my car is sitting on the street up there. To my defense, however, the "Check Gauge" light USED to come on with about 20-30 miles left. The last two times I've run out it has come on about 3 or 4 miles before GASTANKEXHAUSTION.

Oh, come on!
:goodposting:

I can see getting burnt once. Once.
Fool me once, shame on me, a fool.....don't mess with Texas!!

 
UOFI_316 said:
Abraham said:
I took my wife's car to work today.

Mine was out of gas. :bag:
Flame away.
Why didn't you siphon some out of her car to get you to the next gas station?? Don't you have a can of gas in your garage for the lawn mower?
I actually ran out at the neighborhood entrance which is about 3/4 of a mile away. SO my car is sitting on the street up there. To my defense, however, the "Check Gauge" light USED to come on with about 20-30 miles left. The last two times I've run out it has come on about 3 or 4 miles before GASTANKEXHAUSTION.

Oh, come on!
:goodposting:

I can see getting burnt once. Once.
:goodposting:

counting running out of gas in 2001, I've run out of gas a total of one time.

 
Counting an inability to fart on command during a hazing ritual in ninety-three, I've run out of gas once.

 
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I think I've run out of gas exactly twice. Once was just out of stupidity. The other was because I was driving a car with a faulty gas gauge.
I have a faulty gas gauge. Have for well over a year now. Haven't run out of gas, though. My car has a fancy little thing called an "Odometer" which logs the miles I drive. Now, I'm no Archemdes, but I've learned that when I approach a certain mileage point on one tank of gas, it's time to visit a gas station where I get a fill up and then reset my count. There might be some college algebra required in solving this riddle, but if I can do it.....IF I CAN DO IT....well.....maybe ABE the type of honky who just buy gas like he buy milk; 1 gallon at a time.

 
UOFI_316 said:
Tecumseh said:
strykerpks said:
shuke said:
strykerpks said:
Had some minor-to-moderate issues with water in the basement over the last few years. We were finally able to get a few inspections and estimates. Decided last night on the $17k option. I might have to quit drinking :wall:
What were the issues, and what work did you have quoted? This scares me.
Yeah, tell me about it.

Our NW corner has sunk about 2 inches over the past 4 years. I knew this going in because we have a gate leading to the street that no longer closes.

Each spring we have water coming in from all 4 walls (mostly at the base) during storms along with melting snow. Heavier rains in the summer bring some trickles but it is worst in the spring. The side of the house that is highest, also has the most water coming in.

I mentioned earlier that our walls are slightly bowed in, about 1/4". State regulations require the foundation to be redone at 1/2".

We were quoted about $30k for full excavation and foundation repair. Another quote included what is essentially a gutter running around our basement walls, running outside. That would help disperse the water once it is inside but not fix the wall issue.

We're going with a company called Everdry. They have a pretty good reputation around here (started in OH I believe) and with the BBB. They have a patented process that includes manually digging around the foundation and fixing cracks from the outside with a tar/rubber/fiber mix as opposed to just a coat of tar that most companies use. They will also put more drain tile at about 3-4' below the surface to help get the water away from the house before it can soak down and reach the drain tile around the slab. This should also help take some of the pressure off the walls.

We're looking to sell in a few years and this is guaranteed for the life of the home, with the warranty transferring to new owners. No one else offered that.

/drainchat

Sorry, back to your regularly scheduled...whatever is going on now.
Ask your contractor if geofoam would be appropriate for your application. It can drastically reduce or completely eliminate lateral pressure on the subgrade walls, as well as providing insulation.
GMTAN, providing sales leads since 2010.
I'm not in sales anymore. My company let me go in April. The link above is one of our competitors, 'cause #### those guys.

 

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