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Greenhornet84 · Joined: 11 Nov 2003 Posts: 406 Location: Uper Darby PA

So I parked my car at 4 PM Friday. Late Saturday afternoon into Sunday The temp around here dropped to 4 degrees F. Sunday between watching the Eagles win (4 & 26) I found that I has a frozen cold water pipe and waste line in the Kitchen (outside wall)
Fixed all that and got back to the car at 4 PM on Monday. Batteery was stone dead. Lefft the dome light on (4 watt)
Mark

JRS · Joined: 09 Jun 2002 Posts: 2386 Location: USA

Happens often to my father-in-law and I keep telling him to buy himself one of those 900-1200 portable "power stations" (w/light, cig-adapter, and battery jumpers). Super Target recenty had 900s on sale for $29.99.

But, NO... he never listens. He just calls me to drive over with mine and jumpstart his Nissan Sentra.

Oh wait, who's the fool here ? Me or him ?

JRS

Greenhornet84 · Joined: 11 Nov 2003 Posts: 406 Location: Uper Darby PA

Never heard of those gizmos. But an trying to picture a Bimmer jumping a Nissan, guess we shouldn't go there.Mark

markf · Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 11:27 pm Post subject: Dumbass

I got one of those... havent had to use it yet.. but i feelbetter with it in the trunk.

Roadstergal · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 12:57 pm Post subject: Dumbass

quote:
Originally posted by JRS:
Oh wait, who's the fool here ? Me or him ?

It sure doesn't sound like your dad - he's getting free roadside/door-to-door service!

Of course, if your dad put up with half as much as mine did, he deserves it.

JRS · Joined: 09 Jun 2002 Posts: 2386 Location: USA

quote:
Originally posted by markf:
I got one of those... havent had to use it yet.. but i feelbetter with it in the trunk.

Just make sure you bunge-cord it while in the trunk... one sharp turn and your rear quarter-panel will have an outward dent.

JRS

JRS · Joined: 09 Jun 2002 Posts: 2386 Location: USA

Roadstergal,

It's my father-in-law. That whole side of the family is about as hard-headed as they can get. I could go on and tell you many stories but that's for another posting.

But my true nature comes out. Although I tell them how to 'get ahead in life', they continue to falter and I am there to pick them up. It's like my middle-son... I tell him to move his cup closer to the middle of the table. He somehow keeps getting it closer to the edge. As it gets closer, I evntually move it to the center.

So, the question is: "Who trained who ?". Do I let the accident happen to that a lesson is learned ? I guess I have to.

JRS

Greenhornet84 · Joined: 11 Nov 2003 Posts: 406 Location: Uper Darby PA

JRS,
Now you beg the question: How many kids do you have and how old are they? I've been accused of spoiling my young adult children but when they were little I was always broke. What's wrong with helping your kids?
Mark

JRS · Joined: 09 Jun 2002 Posts: 2386 Location: USA

Greenhornet,

Three (3) boys ages ranging from 3 to 9. I wholeheartedly believe in the old adage:

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."

Spoiling our kids (and going broke, if necessary) is one thing. Teaching them to be self-supportive (at an early age) - - and you teach them how to survive.

Mommy and Daddy will NOT always be there.

Teach them when they are young and they will learn to grow with that 'strive to survive' attitude. For the would-be parents, the hardest time to discipline and teach your kids is when they are too old or have lost respect of you because they think that they 'know it all'.

JRS

Greenhornet84 · Joined: 11 Nov 2003 Posts: 406 Location: Uper Darby PA

JRS'
I have 3, aged 22 to 27, all educated and working, and all registered to vote. When I say spoiled I mean cars and inssurance. A package deal for 5 cars with me as the owner saves the kids a couple grand.
Mark

markf · Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 8:43 am Post subject: Dumbass

I dont have to worry about stuff like that.
I sold my 3 into medical experiments.. just like my dad did.

Who ever said 'Kids are expensive', were right. I got a bundle for them...

Greenhornet84 · Joined: 11 Nov 2003 Posts: 406 Location: Uper Darby PA

MarkF, Anybody ever tell you that your a sick pup?
Mark

Bavarian Weedeater · Joined: 09 Feb 2004 Posts: 319 Location: Tampa, Florida

well you gotta pay for the bimmer some how...right?

JRS · Joined: 09 Jun 2002 Posts: 2386 Location: USA

quote:
Originally posted by Greenhornet84:
JRS'
I have 3, aged 22 to 27, all educated and working, and all registered to vote. When I say spoiled I mean cars and inssurance. A package deal for 5 cars with me as the owner saves the kids a couple grand.
Mark

Very, very kind of you. Now let me give you a small scenario:

Kid #2 has a buddy who needs to borrow his car. He lends it to him for a day. "Friend" doesn't realize that he accidentally backed into a 5-6 year old on his tricycle (in this scenario, the kid just gets a knee scrape but is in pain). "Friend" drives off not knowing what happened. The kid was short and was not noticeable in the rear view mirror - - But "Mom" saw and writes down the license plate. Ambulance and Cops are called to the scene. "Mom" is furious. She wants blood. But a crafty lawyer is her best friend. The whole situation is documented and "Mr Lawyer" slaps a nice lawsuit on the owner of the vehicle (which was obtained based on the License plate number).

Again, very nice of you.

JRS

patrick66 · Joined: 10 Dec 2002 Posts: 623 Location: Oklahoma

My Dad taught me (and my six siblings) early on not to loan money, cars, tools, your home, stuff in general, or your spouse to anyone, anytime, anywhere for any reason! Charity is another thing altogether. NEVER loan your car out! Give him a ride to point A, if you need to. I've had people get all pi$$ed off at me for sticking to my guns, but they weren't worth having as friends, anyway!

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