Today was a good day because _________

UncleWede · 05-24-2021, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by vreihen16

If it can be done by Zoom in less than 3 hours, the consulting rate may be as cheap as a trip to In-N-Out (which I have never eaten), some dry ice, and shipping a package to the east coast overnight.....

I told them they need an additional $8k minimum to equip said laptops with software. Not sure who's budget that comes from . . .

On the whole cold shipment thingy, I'd rather you not eat from I-n-O. Have you seen the lines????? It might be close to the same zoom time limit.

vreihen16 · 05-26-2021, 02:16 PM

...because I finally dumped my evil home telephone service after 17 long years! It started out as a $14.99/month unlimited phone, and morphed into a $47.10/month money pit. I refuse to give my personal cell phone number out to anyone but relatives, so that home phone number is tied to every bill, doctor, and anyone else who needs to reach me.

Every attempt to port my number out of said small evil telco over the years was blocked by alleged bad/missing data on the transfer request form. Their number-porting department is apparently a telephone extension with no phone plugged into it, since it rings forever with no answer or voicemail. Long story short, someone who works in the phone business doing number ports for a living shared the secret to getting the small evil telco to release your number for porting in an online forum. I gave it a shot last week for the heck of it...and the port-out succeeded today just before lunch!

Anyway, my home phone bill went from $47.10 to *zero* today...and I still have free use of my home phone number.....

UncleWede · 05-26-2021, 10:32 PM

Motorcycle started on first attempt. Turned it off, it started right back up. Rolled it out of shed, wiped it all down with Z8 then went for a sunset cruise. Will be going to work on two wheels tomorrow

3.0L · 05-27-2021, 11:17 AM

My 3+ day headache ordeal finally ended. I got a Covid test to find out WTF. Should know the results later today.

Bonk! · 05-27-2021, 11:27 AM

I got out of my walking boot three months after achilles surgery.

King Rudi · 05-27-2021, 11:33 AM

Yesterday was bad day due to a personal situation. Yesterday was a good day because I got a lot off my chest.

Today will most likely not be a good day because of the things I said whilst getting things off my chest.

Tommy-G · 05-27-2021, 12:08 PM

Today's a good day b/c tomorrow is our month end and we are in a good place for a strong financial finish.

Lady Jane · 05-27-2021, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Motorcycle started on first attempt. Turned it off, it started right back up. Rolled it out of shed, wiped it all down with Z8 then went for a sunset cruise. Will be going to work on two wheels tomorrow

What is Z8...? I've been using S100 exclusively for years on my bikes

vreihen16 · 05-27-2021, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

What is Z8...? I've been using S100 exclusively for years on my bikes

Zaino Z-8?

Is S100 actually still in business? I remember buying it back in the 1980's, ironically at our local BMW motorcycle dealer.....

Lady Jane · 05-27-2021, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vreihen16

Is S100 actually still in business? I remember buying it back in the 1980's, ironically at our local BMW motorcycle dealer.....

Still in business but almost $30/ Liter. at my shop.

UncleWede · 05-27-2021, 04:23 PM

Yeah, Zaino. With Z-8 it's wet enough to be able to wipe with one side of the towel to get the dirt, then flip to buff.

I can't remember the last time I actually sprayed water on my bike. About every 3 years I need to get a bucket of sudsy Dawn to clean the frame/plate holder around the chain. I ruined ANOTHER microfiber yesterday when I wiped that area. . .

M5Rick · 05-27-2021, 04:53 PM

Did oil service on the CLK as I hate going through the rigmarole of taking it to Merc.

upstatedoc · 05-27-2021, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by King Rudi

Yesterday was bad day due to a personal situation. Yesterday was a good day because I got a lot off my chest.

Today will most likely not be a good day because of the things I said whilst getting things off my chest.

Wimmins?

King Rudi · 05-27-2021, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by upstatedoc

Wimmins?

Yes sir.

upstatedoc · 05-27-2021, 06:08 PM

Wimmin. You can't live with 'em, you can't shoot 'em.

DETRoadster · 05-27-2021, 07:29 PM

Today was a good day because the little widget I invented 3 years ago finally had its patent issued today! It was work related so my employer paid all the filing fees and lawyers, owns the rights, etc. but still I'm feelin' kinda special as I have a patent in my name.

Esteban · 05-27-2021, 07:55 PM

All blood test results are back from the lab and everything has improved. I am not dying, as previously thought.

JJ 911SC · 05-27-2021, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Today was a good day because the little widget I invented 3 years ago finally had its patent issued today! It was work related so my employer paid all the filing fees and lawyers, owns the rights, etc. but still I'm feelin' kinda special as I have a patent in my name.

Inquiring minds like to know, what is it?

vreihen16 · 05-27-2021, 07:58 PM

...because the the seller's minor paperwork issue preventing us from scheduling the closing on our SC retirement property was finally resolved today! Still about 30 days from the actual closing, though.....

DETRoadster · 05-27-2021, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

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Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Today was a good day because the little widget I invented 3 years ago finally had its patent issued today! It was work related so my employer paid all the filing fees and lawyers, owns the rights, etc. but still I'm feelin' kinda special as I have a patent in my name.

Inquiring minds like to know, what is it?

I don't want to say too much as I enjoy my anonymity. I'm in the adult beverage industry and it's related to that. It'll help you enjoy your tasty alcoholic beverage just a little more.

M_Six · 05-27-2021, 11:42 PM

Got my blood work and chest xray back today. Everything within normal operating specs. Guess I'll be hanging around a while longer.

JJ 911SC · 05-28-2021, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DETRoadster

I don't want to say too much as I enjoy my anonymity. I'm in the adult beverage industry and it's related to that. It'll help you enjoy your tasty alcoholic beverage just a little more.

Well, I do enjoy the widget on Guinness and Killkenny cans

https://www.guinness.com/en-ie/our-c...ught-can-ball/

05-26-2021, 02:16 PM	#178
vreihen16 Recovering Perfectionist 20767 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: BMW-less :( Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Orange County, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Mighty Freight ... [0.00] 2000 Audi TT Quattro [0.00] 1967 Formula Vee [0.00]	...because I finally dumped my evil home telephone service after 17 long years! It started out as a $14.99/month unlimited phone, and morphed into a $47.10/month money pit. I refuse to give my personal cell phone number out to anyone but relatives, so that home phone number is tied to every bill, doctor, and anyone else who needs to reach me. Every attempt to port my number out of said small evil telco over the years was blocked by alleged bad/missing data on the transfer request form. Their number-porting department is apparently a telephone extension with no phone plugged into it, since it rings forever with no answer or voicemail. Long story short, someone who works in the phone business doing number ports for a living shared the secret to getting the small evil telco to release your number for porting in an online forum. I gave it a shot last week for the heck of it...and the port-out succeeded today just before lunch! Anyway, my home phone bill went from $47.10 to zero today...and I still have free use of my home phone number..... __________________ Currently BMW-less.
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05-26-2021, 10:32 PM	#179
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18430 Rep 9,426 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Motorcycle started on first attempt. Turned it off, it started right back up. Rolled it out of shed, wiped it all down with Z8 then went for a sunset cruise. Will be going to work on two wheels tomorrow __________________ I have romped on her and I giggled like a drunk infant the entire time. - Sedan_Clan
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05-27-2021, 11:17 AM	#180
3.0L Colonel 11008 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i, 2024 GLC300 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Today is a good day because... My 3+ day headache ordeal finally ended. I got a Covid test to find out WTF. Should know the results later today. __________________ 2014 BMW M235i 2024 Mercedes Benz GLC300 Expert ultracrepidarian
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05-27-2021, 11:27 AM	#181
Bonk! Enlisted Member 176 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2016 235i m Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I got out of my walking boot three months after achilles surgery.
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05-27-2021, 12:08 PM	#183
Tommy-G Captain 4611 Rep 694 Posts Drives: 2015 435 Vert Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bradenton FL iTrader: (0)	Today's a good day b/c tomorrow is our month end and we are in a good place for a strong financial finish.
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05-27-2021, 04:23 PM	#187
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18430 Rep 9,426 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, Zaino. With Z-8 it's wet enough to be able to wipe with one side of the towel to get the dirt, then flip to buff. I can't remember the last time I actually sprayed water on my bike. About every 3 years I need to get a bucket of sudsy Dawn to clean the frame/plate holder around the chain. I ruined ANOTHER microfiber yesterday when I wiped that area. . .
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05-27-2021, 04:53 PM	#188
M5Rick General 69004 Rep 22,159 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GB iTrader: (0)	Did oil service on the CLK as I hate going through the rigmarole of taking it to Merc.
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05-27-2021, 06:08 PM	#191
upstatedoc I'll get back to you 7535 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: blue streak Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: not downstate iTrader: (2)	Wimmin. You can't live with 'em, you can't shoot 'em. __________________ 2018 Stinger GT 2009 E90 N51 /Active Autowerke Stage 2 tune/BMW Performance Exhaust/ Countermeasure enthusiast.
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05-27-2021, 07:29 PM	#192
DETRoadster Space Force - 4 Star General 11498 Rep 3,265 Posts Drives: M2 MG 6MT / Moto Guzzi V7 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Today was a good day because the little widget I invented 3 years ago finally had its patent issued today! It was work related so my employer paid all the filing fees and lawyers, owns the rights, etc. but still I'm feelin' kinda special as I have a patent in my name.
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05-27-2021, 07:55 PM	#193
Esteban Major General 54328 Rep 7,238 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	All blood test results are back from the lab and everything has improved. I am not dying, as previously thought.
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05-27-2021, 07:58 PM	#195
vreihen16 Recovering Perfectionist 20767 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: BMW-less :( Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Orange County, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Mighty Freight ... [0.00] 2000 Audi TT Quattro [0.00] 1967 Formula Vee [0.00]	...because the the seller's minor paperwork issue preventing us from scheduling the closing on our SC retirement property was finally resolved today! Still about 30 days from the actual closing, though..... __________________ Currently BMW-less.
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05-27-2021, 11:42 PM	#197
M_Six Free Thinker 19275 Rep 7,549 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Got my blood work and chest xray back today. Everything within normal operating specs. Guess I'll be hanging around a while longer. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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