The deed is done. I dropped $1500 on engine repairs for my old ’86. I know for a fact it’s not worth that much. When I got it for free from my great aunt 8 years ago, it had only 39,000 miles. My uncle Matty died that year, and it sat in her garage...
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I Now Know Why I Moved To Missouri
When I first moved from Virginia to Missouri, even though I had several good reasons, I never understood the compulsion I felt to move 1100 miles from my birthplace. Virginia was my home. Most of my family and my wife’s family are there. Sure, there was about 10% less government and taxes were noticeably lower back...
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Is my driver’s license a Real ID? Is Real ID an underhanded deal still ongoing?
I thought Real ID was dead. Then the other day I went to get my drivers license renewed. Something new happened. As they took my photo they told me I had to keep my mouth closed. Perhaps I should have refused to do so? Usually I would have. For some reason I did not....
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Clover
I now know about the behavior of a ‘clover’ but am curious as to the name ‘clover’. Why the word ‘clover’?
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The Backup Bike
I’m constantly messing with my ’96 Electra Glide. At the moment I’m suffering from a condition like writer’s block except applied to working on my hog. I can’t bring myself around to finishing the wiring for my new bars and installing a rear tire. So instead of stressing about it I did the sensible...
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Which gun manufacturers are the good ones? Is there a list?
I don’t want to support gun manufacturers that turn a blind eye to what’s going on and I seem to recall one or two said they were leaving the state they were in until the laws were changed and an apology was issued to The People. Is there a list of who’s been naughty...
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Civilian cop cars?
Hi Eric, I live in South NJ. I’ve noticed the police in my county and adjoining counties have begun driving police cars that are unmarked (e.g. no rooftop sirens, no police paint). They look like civilian cars. Most I’ve seen are black suv’s but I’ve also seen white cars too. Only reason I know...
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Bitch of a Switch
This right here is a bitch of a switch to find. It came out of my right side hand controls on my 1996 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Police Edition. I have it rigged up to my spot light circuit. Here is the manufacturer website: http://www.cherrycorp.com/english/switches/sealed/dc.htm I’m still waiting to here back from them. I’ve...
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Definition Request
What is the meaning of “nahnlevven?”
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Looking for good mileage used car
Hi Eric, et al, I’m looking for something in the 2007 vintage to supplement my 2002 Tacoma. I’m looking for 4D with good reliability and high gas mileage. I have looked at the hybrid Camry, Corolla S and would love input on similar. Any takers?
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