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Well I used to do draincleaning and camera work, then I started a plumbing company and it was ok, I already had a lot of customers, but then the recession hit me in a way I didn't see coming. All the out of work new construction plumbers that before wouldn't touch service work or dirty drains shifted over to service work and prices started falling fast....I already owned lots of special equipment so I had to charge more for our really though work. But the public being in a money crunch also didn't care and was picking the lowest price guys so I had to adapt our company over to being unique. I have read this forum for years and learned a lot from all the different people posting. At first we really started doing sewers either full excavations and then adding pipe bursting, (still a competitive field though) then I noticed that all the landscapers where really the guys putting in a lot of the outside drains and doing a terrible job at it. How do I know? Why my Ridgid Seesnakes of course! You know Tee's instead of wyes, short turn 90's , no grade etc. Well diagnosing what was wrong was the biggest battle it's under the ground! And clogged! Entrance the Seesnake maybe it can't see in the muck but I can follow the direction of the pipe, I can tell it's depth half the battle is over! Mix in my army of small to large jetters and know I am cleaning footing drains, french drains heck any drain. Gutter rain leaders are one the most overlooked sources of water in basements and crawl spaces, neglected by homeowners, filled by roofers and gutter cleaners well you get the point. Some of the lines go under elaborate concrete patios and other hardscape that to jackhammer would be costly, we have used the sewer pipe burster to pull in new lines for drainage and tightlines (it's not just for sewers!) We have jetted 100 year old footing drains filled to 100% with mud and sand and got peoples existing systems back to working. Of course not all can be saved with jetters or snakes and we install new systems with modern components and techniques. My Head Journeyman was furious with me he was going to quit because he is a rough in plumber and I started turning done repipes and new construction jobs. But I had to, the bids are so low on those types of jobs that to win you could actually lose money just being awarded the job. He isn't mad now because we have been booked for at least 1-2 months now and where was he going to go anyway lol. Anyway big construction companies are using us a lot now just to do investigative reports on projects they have going because they can't come close to the special equipment we have or know how to go about it. So I think anyone who is slow right now can just look around at the equipment and knowledge they already have and turn it into new types of jobs. Landscapers will still keep putting in drains, concrete guys will still keep building retaining walls with no drainage and water will still be a problem to be solved by someone!
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My father said the same thing Cuda. Once the new work dried up, those plumbers came right over to the service side of things, and will hang around long enough to screw this up as well. I'm seeing new trucks/ Plumbers I've never seen before in my area, and the call volume has went down a tad for us. The problem is these new construction Plumbers bring their "special pricing for builders" into the service market, and it's throwing everything into disarray.
My father is on vacation this week, and the phone has rang maybe 4 times since Monday, and it's now Thursday. This business has been around about 40 years, so we can sustain these types of blows, but we noticed for example...we are losing Power Vent water heaters left and right.
Because of this forum, I'm starting to switch "some" focus more into drain cleaning side of things, so we can be a player in our market.
All that's out there is slop work at the moment, but I'll take it.
Thank god Heating season is right around the corner.
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You betcha. I know guys that only do high end remodels .Guess what they now have drain cleaning equipment on their trucks as well..Huh, there must be money in it.A buddy of mine use to refer me all his customers when they needed drain work .Those calls are few and far between now..I'm sorry NO I am not lending you my drain cleaning equipment.You still have that drill snake right?''Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" Benjamin Franklin
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good for you cuda shows that investing in technology will always keep you in the top of your field.
i've been trying to tell everyone that over the last few years, my focus has been on drain cleaning and my big income has come from drain cleaning.
you are 100% correct in you assessment of installers of area drain piping. out here i've know that for 30+ years. problem is it doesn't rain enough for people to worry about outside drains that don't function. but the ones that do get flooded, i get fixed with my jetter or pipe burster.
the old saying of it takes money to make money is correct. it's like playing monopoly with tools and equipment instead of houses and hotels. there is no get of of jail free card.
it's nice to hear about success stories coming from the ridgid forum
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Cuda, I wish you were local, I have a customer here that has a window well with a clogged drain and I can't find anyone to touch it...
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Originally posted by OLD1 View PostA buddy of mine use to refer me all his customers when they needed drain work .Those calls are few and far between now..I'm sorry NO I am not lending you my drain cleaning equipment.You still have that drill snake right?
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Originally posted by Alphacowboy View PostCuda, I wish you were local, I have a customer here that has a window well with a clogged drain and I can't find anyone to touch it...
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Originally posted by Flux View PostTell your buddy that a Plumber & a price comes with those tools he wants to borrow.''Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" Benjamin Franklin
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my number one rule is too never ever loan out drain equipment to anyone
especially to plumbers who don't know how to use it !
If it is a friend i would go out and do it myself at no charge instead out letting someone else use my snakes
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Now, as Joe Dumars gets ready to embark on his most important offseason in seven years, he can only hope to approach matching the success of 2002's incredible haul… Immediate Needs in the Draft: Looking at the Pistons roster, their biggest issue is the gaping hole in the middle. Antonio McDyess (arguably the team's best player over the second half of the season – Dice averaged 12+ points and 11 boards over the season's final 30 games) and longtime starter Rasheed Wallace are both unrestricted free-agents and are unlikely to come back. Returning bigs, Jason Maxiell and Amir Johnson, whom many in Motown were expecting big things from last season, were disappointingly inconsistent and relatively ineffective. Thus, if the Pistons don't make any moves this summer, they would likely have to head into the 2009-2010 campaign with Kwame Brown as their starting center -which is a worst-case scenario if there ever was one. Unfortunately for the Pistons, there are very few legitimate center options in this draft class. However, one of the most intriguing seven-footers in the draft, B.J. Mullens, could still be on the board when Detroit is on the clock at #15. Mullens is typically projected to land somewhere in the 12-18 range. While the jury is out as to whether or not Mullens will develop into a legit NBA pivot, he is the only true center prospect available in the middle of the first round. And due to his combination of size and an impressive skill-set, he does have an undeniably high upside. Another option would be the time-tested route of selecting the "best available talent." Because this draft is so unpredictable, it is difficult to guess who might slip into their laps, but the Pistons could get a crack at the ultra-versatile forward Earl Clark, who would be a great value-pick at #15. Some other options might include Austin Daye, Tyler Hansbrough, or DeJaun Blair (injury concerns). Lastly, Dumars could opt to go for a point guard. Even though the organization seems likely to stick with Stuckey at the point – despite somewhat mediocre prediction over the second-half of the season (he shot 40% from the floor and 19% from three-point land) – they would likely have the opportunity to snag a quality PG next Thursday. Point guard is this draft's deepest position and there could be some quality lead guards on the board, i.e. Ty Lawson, Brandon Jennings, Eric Maynor, etc. Immediate Needs in Free Agency The good news is the Pistons have plenty of salary-cap space ($20+ million thanks in part to the disastrous Iverson/Billups trade) and cash to throw around this summer. Unfortunately, they arrived at the party one year too early. Next summer is when the much ballyhooed "Summer of LeBron" free-agent class hits the open market. However, while this year's crop pales in comparison to 2010, there are plenty of quality players up for grabs. The question is: what does Dumars do? Does he try to add a few established veteran stars to the foundation of Stuckey, Rip Hamilton, and Tayshaun Prince in effort to 'win now'? Or, does he trade away Rip or Prince (cap-friendly contract) and go after younger assets and embrace a complete rebuilding project? The more likely scenario is Dumars keeping the core intact and immediately addressing the glaring holes in the roster. While there aren't any superstar centers on the market, there are a definitely some intriguing options at power forward. Carlos Boozer of the Utah Jazz is the biggest name available. He's just 27-years-old and has already proven himself an elite NBA talent when healthy, after averaging roughly 21 points and 11 boards per game over two recent seasons (2006-2008). The question is where Boozer will spend the prime of his career. He would address a major need in Motown and it would make a lot of sense for both he and the Pistons. Another candidate could be Boozer's teammate in Utah, Paul Millsap. After Boozer was sidelined by a knee injury early last season, Millsap exploded onto the scene. After being inserted into the starting lineup, Millsap improbably produced 19 consecutive double-doubles. For the month of December, he averaged 18.6 points (on 59% shooting from the floor) and 11.5 rebounds. At just 24 years of age, he will be a hot commodity. Most analysts expect Utah to re-sign the more affordable Millsap. Utah's Memo Okur, a former Piston, could also be a target. Looking at the list of free-agent centers, there isn't a legit star on the radar. Orlando's Marcin Gortat will command a lot of attention and does possess some promise, but he is an unproven commodity. Unrestricted free-agent Chris "Birdman" Anderson would bring a lot of blocked shots, boards, and bad tattoos to whichever teams he signs with. And there are bunch of other, far more affordable but less productive, big men on the open market: Zaza Pachulia, Jamaal Magloire, Melvin Ely, Chris Wilcox, Robert Swift, Mikki Moore, Johan Petro, Rasho Nesterovic, Chris Mihm, Theo Ratliff, Stromile Swift, Channing Frye, and Ike Diogu… There have also been rumors floating around that Detroit is willing to offer Ben Gordon a contract starting at $11 million a season. This seems highly implausible for a number of reasons. First, Gordon is a gifted scorer, but he brings very little else to the table other than offense. And he needs plenty shot attempts to be most effective – similar to Iverson in that respect. So it would be very surprising to see any team pay Gordon upwards of $11 per season, especially considering the current state of the economy. Moreover, the Pistons are stacked at shooting guard. They have Rip Hamilton locked into a multiyear contract and Stuckey can certainly handle the two-spot as well. Detroit would have to trade away Hamilton in this scenario. Anything is possible, but this seems farfetched. Lastly, although Dumars has the means to add two big-name free-agents next month, that doesn't mean he has to spend his entire allowance this summer. If the top free-agents are playing hardball, Dumars has plenty of leverage. There are only two other squads with significant cap space to burn - the Memphis Grizzlies and the OKC Thunder - and neither club has shown a willingness to spend freely. Moreover, the Pistons need not be in any hurry to get something done. If they ink one quality power forward/center this summer, they can comfortably head into the 2009-2010 season. Then, with the cap-space they have saved, they can pursue a trade for a big-name pending free-agent (Bosh, Amar'e etc.) Having the ability to absorb excess salary could be very appealing, especially to a team like Phoenix which would be looking to slash payroll. 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Hello. It's been over a year since I've been on this forum. Briefly, I've owned 7 BMWs, from 2002s to a 635 to a couple of 540s. Nearly 2 years ago I got rid of my company's 23k GVRW UD diesel box van and my 99 540iT and bought a cargo trailer and VW Touareg V8. I occasionally haul laser display equipment, and we upgraded our heavy old water-cooled lasers to new diode lasers. The Touareg made sense, as it and a 12 foot trailer could haul the equivalent of 15k lbs. of the old equipment.
The Touareg is a pretty nice ride but it gets dismal fuel mileage: ~14 on the road unloaded, and 9.5 hauling a trailer that is 2k lbs. loaded. It has been fairly reliable, but now has 88k miles and is not under warranty. I'm now frequently working on a music tour based in Nashville and commute there from Atlanta ~ 3 times per month. I rarely haul the laser equipment as it travels on a semi, but occasionally I haul it between Atlanta and Nashville. We also tow a 3500 lb. ski boat & trailer. Every time I veer from driving a BMW I wind up going back. I try to buy a 2-3-year old CPO vehicle. I prefer wagons. Frankly, I just don't care for SUVs. I loved my 540iT and I loved my Audi Allroad until it needed $ 10k worth of repairs at 80k miles. My wife drives an A6 Avant.
At this point, I'd like something a little newer and more efficient for my Nashville commute. BTW, we also haul around an aging Golden Muttreiver, and I sometimes haul sails for our sailboat that won't fit in a sedan. My ideal ride would be an '09 or 10 535xiT. Unfortunately its towing capacity is Class I at best. I guess my choices are a 535GT or keep the Touareg and also get an '09 or 10 wagon. The cost of either decision would be roughly the same. To me, the GT may be too close to an SUV. The X5 diesel would make sense, but it's a full-blown SUV. I would prefer the 8-speed xmission in the newer models. too bad BMW only puts the diesel into 3 Series sedans, X3s and X5s.
Any advise regarding the GT X-Drive vs. the wagon? Either way, I want basic options such as premium audio, premium and sport packages. Navigation is also desired, as long as BMW's nav is good. The Touareg's CD-based nav truly sucks. It is usually lost (offroad) and takes 3 CDs for the drive from Atlanta to 30 miles west of Nashville. Any other suggested options? From what I've read, the 19" wheels may be prone to cracking, so I'm ok with 18"
Many Thanks!
'12 535 XDrive (Blk. Saffire Met. Blk Nappa, Sport, DHP, ARS, Premium Audio, Tech & Cold Pkgs), '05 VW Touareg V8, '13 VW Jetta TDI (wife's) '06 Jetta (daughter's)
'99 540iT M-Sport, '01 Audi A6 Avant, '01 Audi allroad, '97 540i, '93 Lexus SC300 m, '89 535i, '83 635i, '85 Alfa GTV6, '79 320i, '71 & 69 2002, '69 Alfa Spider, '62 Olds 98 (1st car)
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Having posted in the F07 forum, you're likely to get quite a number of responses that are focused on the GT.
Styling wise, you either love it or hate it.
Driving wise, it definitely drives like a large sedan, not an SUV. I'd say that it feels bigger than my E60. I think the xDrive is something you'd have to see for yourself. I ordered mine with xDrive, but that was directly related to a packaging decision made by BMW, rather than a "true need". Stating the obvious, by buying used, you'll have less control over vehicle content, as compared to ordering it to suit your specific needs.
Can't really speak to the ability to tow -- I have an old Expedition for that purpose, so no intention to do so with the F07.
Quite a few people have had less than satisfactory experiences with the earlier F07's, so be selective if you go that route. Also, the hard drive based navigation in the 2010 and newer cars (E60 and F07) is more than a little wacky at times.
Over the last few years, my E60's have not been trouble free:
- '07 525 -- replaced virtually all of the electronics in the console over the first three years
- '10 535 -- replaced Turbo and HPFP at ~ 20k miles; runs OK, but is starting to act like it needs a new hard drive
The 535 wagons have been know to have drainage problems with the sunroof modules, leading to a water-soaked tragedy in the electronics bay, and as many people swear at the N54 engine as swear by it.
So, with all that said, I obviously made the decision to move to the GT. Ultimately that decision was based on "content" or my perception of "value" if you wish. The current GT packs a tremendous amount of technology and comfort at it's price point. Although we've only driven it a few hundred miles, the boss (she who must be made happy) is quite enamored of the GT as a replacement for the E60....
Personally, I'd keep the Touareg for towing duty and explore one of the recent 5-Series (Touring or GT) to use as a daily driver.
Thanks, SimiClyde,
I'm starting to think we should keep the Touareg for towing. It makes a damned nice tow vehicle for having a resale value of only $14k. It's rated towing cap is 8,700#, though it only has a 6k# hitch.
I got a response from Dean at Invisihitch. Their hitch for the GT is only 2500# cap. Even though we only tow the ski boat a few times a year, I think its 3500 lbs. would be too much strain on the GT when pulling the boat out of the water.
So, if I take towing out of the requirement list, maybe a loaded 2010 Touring would be the answer. CPO, of course. Owning an out-of-warranty car like this is not for the faint-of-heart.
FWIW, I've felt like our BMW dealer and BMWNA treated me much better than VW/Audi regarding warranty items. The BMW dealer would voluntarily repair or replace parts without me having to make a federal case out of it. Audi? At 48k the CPO Allroad had cracked CV joint boots. They called it normal wear & wanted $ 900. And don't get me started on VW. We had to replace the tranny in our daughter's '06 Jetta at 66k. Despite VW's announced warranty extension for the Jetta trannys, they refused to provide any assistance.
I've read about most of the E60 problems you mention. Without me restarting this thread on a new forum, do you thing buying a dealer buyback/lemon is safe. Did they actually fix the HPFP problem?
'12 535 XDrive (Blk. Saffire Met. Blk Nappa, Sport, DHP, ARS, Premium Audio, Tech & Cold Pkgs), '05 VW Touareg V8, '13 VW Jetta TDI (wife's) '06 Jetta (daughter's)
'99 540iT M-Sport, '01 Audi A6 Avant, '01 Audi allroad, '97 540i, '93 Lexus SC300 m, '89 535i, '83 635i, '85 Alfa GTV6, '79 320i, '71 & 69 2002, '69 Alfa Spider, '62 Olds 98 (1st car)
The HPFP problem with the N54 engines has been addressed with the recall/replacement program, accompanied by a 10 year warranty, and plenty of people have had no issues whatsoever with the fuel pump.
So, I'd say
I hope it's OK that I resurrected this thread, but it makes it easier to refer to its previous points.
I looked at a 2011 535GT on Saturday at a local Toyota dealer & I'm considering making an offer.
Here's the link: http://www.atlantatoyota.com/detail-...-10184001.html
40k miles, dark graphite metallic, Nav, Sat. radio, heated seats F&R, backup & surround camera, soft-close doors, ipod & usb
The good: Asking price is $ 33k. It's pretty well-optioned. 18" wheels vs. crack-prone 19"
The bad: doesn't have sport seats & doesn't show to have premium audio, but did they all come with prem. sound? Not X-Drive. Not CPO.
The worst: Carfax lists a previous accident:
"Accident reported
Vehicle involved in a side impact collision
Involving right side impact
With another motor vehicle
Vehicle damaged in multiple places
Damage reported to:
Right side
Right rear
Major damage reported
Airbags did not deploy"
Of course it looks good in the parking lot. I could drive it tomorrow and would have it checked out by an indy shop that I've used frequently before, Bavarian Imports, the next day. A problem is that I leave town in 3 days on a 12-day trip.
I'm trying not to be too tempted by the price & would definitely try to haggle. Given its accident history, I would want to get more details regarding prior damage. Or, I could forget about it and spend an extra $10-15k on an X-Drive without a negative history.
I'd welcome any comments or advise.
'12 535 XDrive (Blk. Saffire Met. Blk Nappa, Sport, DHP, ARS, Premium Audio, Tech & Cold Pkgs), '05 VW Touareg V8, '13 VW Jetta TDI (wife's) '06 Jetta (daughter's)
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I am listing some parts for my cousin that he has for sale since he is selling his 1995.5 S6.
He's looking to get into a E36 and turbo it, I was trying to convince him not to but he doesn't listen.
-JE Pistons 81mm (stock bore) 8.5:1 CR (with wrist pins, rings, and spiral locks)
-Integrated rods 144mm x 20mm
He would like to sell them as a set for $1150 plus shipping (excellent deal if you ask me)
-High flow cast iron exhaust manifold k24/k26 flange $215 plus shipping
-7A 2.3 NA cams (exhaust and intake) $320 plus shipping
He also has the 034 high output coil kit with the bracket that is currently installed on the car that has about 6k miles on it. *That bundle was $740 plus shipping through 034, $600 plus shipping.
-Brand new unpainted/mounted RS4 style bumper $400 shipped
Car is also for sale you can PM me for that if interested. *We are located in Detroit Metro area.
On to the pictures.... I have no pictures of his bumper since they are at his parents house but like I said it's brand new unpainted. *Also no pictures of the cams as of right now but they had 78k and look flawless.
If need you need any other special pictures let me know and I will try my best to get them.
Here's pics of his old 93 S4
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1. Tom's tune, focus-power.com
2. SCT X-Cal 4
3. ~$460
4. I have had the tune for about a month
5. The power delivery and feel of the car is immediately changed after installing the tune. It takes about 10 minutes or so to update the tune every time, and it takes a little longer the very first time because it is storing the stock map. Datalogging is also quite easy and is as simple as pushing a few buttons. I also did not have to worry about TC because my car came without it. There is gobs more down low power and no more bogging. The car also seems to pull like a freight train up top as well, very impressed. I have also seen a boost in mpgs. I was getting close to 34mpgs on a round trip from Cincinnati to Chicago and back. There is definitely enough power to lose some traction when starting off if giving it too much gas. The idle also seems to be much smoother on the car. I feel like I could take my friend in his new to him prelude :p. When the car gets to around 5k rpm hold on lol, and it pulls hard all the way to redline, which is easily north of 7k. The exhaust also sounded a little different, but I can't quite put a finger on it to really describe, although the exhaust seems to pop a little less when engine braking, downshifting, etc. Overall, I am very impressed, and this is a must have mod for anyone with an SVTF. It is almost a different car, it unleashed the beast!
6. Tom was excellent throughout the whole entire process. My car was being difficult and an o2 sensor went out as well as the valve cover gasket, so I had to fix those issues with the help/guidance of Tom. He has sent me 4 or 5 tune updates to really get the car running right, and I will likely need more as I may get a throttle body upgrade. He would even get back by email sometimes after midnight, and he is always quick to respond. He is great to deal with, and I would go to him for any tuning needs. Shipping only took 3-4 days, and I am overall very pleased and satisfied.
7. I have no dyno yet, but hopefully someday soon.
xcal 4 in newer LOL , smaller , if you go to www.sctflash.com it will tell you everything
If your looking for a tuner and checking prices go with the one that cost less , they both do a good job loading tune and datalogging
If you buy the flasher from me you get a full custom tune , I am the only focus tuner offer custom tunes and free tune updates as you add more NA mods
|Can anyone tell me the difference between a xcal3 and xcal4? Other than the xcal4 is newer?
You have a PM
|New around these parts. I would love to get a tune. All stock minus cai. I've been reading in here for weeks as a non member but I joined the day I got my Red 5 door SVTF. What I am seeing is that Tom's tune is the best money can buy. Who is this Tom and how can I reach him? Also what would be the cheapest option for tuning? Saw an SKL chip on Amazon but considering its $50 and has no reviews I assume it's a scam. Also how do I change my profile picture?
Toms tune
Sct x call
Received product quick and had it loaded in car couple of days after it showed up
First impressions idle drops very quick after start huge notice in power after 3k rpm where before it was around 4500. No need to down shift to pass or go up steep hills. I have also noticed that I can slow down to 1500 rpm in 5th gear and just tap back on the gas and take right off again where as before I would stall on my first catalog he said my car looked really good off base tune he wrote me a second tune that I think was a Lil better than base have not data logged since then deffinatly a good product well worth it. Keep in mind the more mods you have the better the tune results will be Tom has always answer phone for me or calls back quick he is busy with other work and customers so relax if it takes him a bit to get back to you. I am going turbo and will be continuing to turn with him next month or June when project is finished and funds are lined up
Should have been the first thing I ever did...
1. Turbo Tom (Focus-Power)
2. SCT XCal 3
3. $150, acquired the XCal 3 seperately
4. 1 Week
5. Read the process on the website and here. I'm not a stranger to using a ODB II scanner, but the XCal has its quirks. Initially I was going to use an XCal 2, but the unit was having some issues, so I got the 3 and went from there. I was worried that it would have issues loading/flashing, but I had no issues at all. Keep in mind, flashing the car takes about 10 minutes.
Differences in the car : Without having much done to my SVT, I can say that the immediate difference in low and mid range power is very noticeable. I can leave the car in 4th or 5th and not be itching to hit 2nd or 3rd for passing. The higher rev limit is nice, allows the car to stay in the powerband longer. Taking off from a stop in 1st no longer has any bog. Mileage is better, but I haven't gone through an entire tank of gas yet. Looking like I'll gain at least 2 mpg in mixed driving conditions (and I have a heavy right foot...)
Issues : None to speak of. The car just runs and feels better.
Datalogging : just call Tom, he can set you up real quick. Speaking of...
6. I've heard both sides of the fence when it comes to tuning. When it came down to picking someone, I went with a recommendation from an experienced local SVT owner. Tom was always able to get back to me within a few hours (even with some personal business going on in his side of things) and he always gets back to you in whatever method you specify. I spoke with him several times on the phone to get datalogging setup and my experience was a good one. When I start seeking boost, I already know where I'm going to go.
Tom will make recommendations on your setup too - but he isn't overbearing about it.
If you do one thing to your SVT, let it be this.
1. Turbo Tom
2. SCT Xcal3
3. $419
4. 9 Months
5. The install was intimidating at first, but was alot easier then I thought it would be. Torque comes sooner, much more responsive, 2-3mpg boost. I noticed a big difference in responsiveness as I pulled out of my driveway. By far the best mod for an SVT, or really any car.
6. Tom was very helpful over the phone and was able to answer any questions I had. He's very knowledgeable and is willing to help you. Shipping was sluggish, taking 12 days for my Xcal3 to arrive. I live in SE Michigan.
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So I was watching G4 yesterday and they were sayin GenCon filed for chapter 11 and that they owe George money and never donated any of the money from the last Celebration to charity. Any one else hear about this?
So I was watching G4 yesterday and they were sayin GenCon filed for chapter 11 and that they owe George money and never donated any of the money from the last Celebration to charity. Any one else hear about this?
Yeah, they didn't donate money to Make a Wish Foundation, and so I think Lucas sued them and they filled for chapt 11 at that point.
It is true ... I've seen this on rebelscum.com and a few other sites as well.
You can read the full complaint but here are the allegations.
1. Gen Con failed to uphold its legal obligations in terms of financial reporting, accounting and payments to Lucasfilm ($500,000 in damages)
2. Gen Con did not give auction proceeds to Make-A-Wish as they had agreed to do ($150,000 in damages)
3. Gen Con did not give Lucasfilm their share of the auction proceeds ($150,000 in damages)
4. Gen Con did this all unjustly ($150,000 in damages)
I guess GenCon sidestepped all this by filing chapter 11
It serves them right ...
So not cool of them.
you see boys and girls, this is why we dont **** off Uncle George... tisk tisk Gen Con.
Serves them right!
The thing is, I beleive GenCon is now sueing LFL for aprox 80K. I think its just sorta pointing the finger back at them now. I don't realy like GenCon, and I don't realy like LFL, so it dosen't matter much to me. But if I had to express an opinion on it (And I'm going to either way. ) I'd favor LFL. GenCon wasen't the best for the Celebration Cons.....Or anyway the experience I had, they weren't the best. So I could see them withholding money from a donation. :/
so...no more gaming fair?
Any idea what the outcome on this is going to be? From what I've seen it looks like GenCon has dug themselves a hole, but I'd like to hear their part of the story.
C4 totally sucked the tailpipe for me.
The only good times/memories were the 'after hours'
So what does LFL have to do with GenCon?
I have no idea of the history of Gencon and why they would be is so much trouble with GL.
I am sorry for being uninformed and having to ask for a history lesson.
Thank you
I was too tired to after hours it, but yeah Indy was 100 times better. It was very communal and close together hotel wise, it was a party all day long for 5 days. It was cheaper than hanging in Hell A too. I've read and analyzed the complaint filed last week. It's all about maintaining proprietary control, once you lose it, everyone else will stomp on you. Plus, you don't defraud a charity.
Well, LOPERO, GenCon is the Gaming convention. GenCon LLC, which purchased GenCon Game Fair in 03 or something, started doing the GenCon "Best Four Days in Gaming" and also started doing the Celebrations for LFL. This story pertains to C4 I believe, and since they are going bankrupt, I doubt there will be a GenCon, or any other conventions, by them anymore. CAN ANYONE SAY GENCON BACK IN MILWAULKEE?!?!?!?
I agree with Gonzofett! Although I do think that at every con, the after hours are always well worth staying up late. I can't wait for Comic-con! It's gonna be awesome!


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Portfolio manager William Vrattos of York Capital was on CNBC earlier today talking with the network's David Faber from the sidelines of the Skybridge Alternatives Conference in Las Vegas regarding opportunities in European distressed situations.
Vrattos said the firm has been very active of late with things such as unsecured consumer loans, which they've been able to pick up for 3 cents on the dollar.
Other areas the firm is trolling include healthcare receivables, electricity bill receivables, and aircraft receivables, said Vrattos.
In one of its most unusual efforts, York "bought a half-built ship, for 10 cents on the dollar," said Vrattos, and is investing to complete it.
"It's not something we're going to sell tomorrow, but we've already received bids, and the ship is 80% complete."
Asked about the general economic climate in Europe, and signs of a "bottoming," Vrattos remarked,
For any kind of bottoming, you would have to look back at the fall of 2011, as at least a bottom, in terms of market chaos, and the feat that things were going to unravel. The types of assets we look at were really on sale then. Today, things are a little more organized, there's more faith that there's a plan in place. The business outlook there is far less ebullient than in the U.S., and that's not saying much. People are much more conservative as to how this all plays out. Some of us are depending on the ECB and other big authorities in play to keep things together. The credit environment is far more robust than it was a year and a half ago. However, when we find a troubled or orphaned asset, we have a much more definable exit strategy. It's a good environment but you have to work harder to find things.


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I know I really enjoy build up pics. So, I thought I'd share a project I started tinkering with after I caught the clone pilot fever this past summer. I revisit it now and then in between working on member's orders or during drying times, but it's pretty much a "long-term" project. Who knows if it'll turn out alright, but at least I'll be able to call it my own.
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December 3, 2013
For physician seeking a non-traditional career in medicine, there is no shortage of alternatives. Listed below are just a few of those options.
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and those completing their medical degrees who may be interested in seeking a non-traditional career. There are many people who are not necessarily interested in working in a clinical or traditional setting but prefer some other avenue in the medical field. These opportunities are often called non-clinical jobs. A non-clinical job is one where there is no direct contact with or treatment of patients. The following non-clinical careers are listed below. This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives someone an idea as to what types of physician jobs or physician careers are available for those interested in a non-clinical position.
1. Medical Translation
A medical translator provides medical information in other languages. Materials translated can be from medical records, research, reports, documents, and anything related to the medical or clinical field. Positions are flexible and can be part-time or full-time. Included but not limited to mastering the spoken language, the translator must have specialized knowledge of medical terminology and excellent writing and keyboard skills with use of dictating machines. The starting salary is $32,900.
2. Medical Journalism
Writing informative medical books can be a great non-clinical profession. People love reading information, especially when it comes to innovative medical ideas and medical treatments. A physician can write for journals, publications or research companies or write their own books. As a writer, one could be a freelance writer and have the ability to make a great salary and have a flexible schedule or write for a publication or healthcare organization. The salary for a medical writer will depend on many variables. If one is a freelance writer, the salary will depend on the sales of the books or publications. If working for a company, the average salary is about $74,000.
3. Healthcare Communication
This is a field that allows physicians to provide their knowledge either inside or outside the healthcare system. The physician will inform others about the importance of medical issues and encourage health awareness. The average salary ranges from $50,000 to $100,000. Consulting is a wide open field. The job of a consultant is to inform and provide excellent advice and suggestions. Consultants work for themselves and are seen as experts in their field. A physician can become a consultant to healthcare companies, insurance companies, the media, a sports team or a professional athlete or private companies that develop health or medical products. They can also be a consultant to a fitness company. Since a consulting business is one's own company, the salary can range, but the average starting salary is $94,000. The educational requirement is to have a medical degree.
4. Healthcare Management
Someone who works as a healthcare administrator will be an executive that runs or manages a hospital or some sort of healthcare organization. A practicing physician already has the medical background and knowledge to incorporate policies for hospital procedures. If someone is just graduating from medical school and considering this field, they should take business and management courses. Obtaining a degree in business or management is a good idea. Along with an extensive knowledge of how hospitals are operated, the person would need excellent communication, organizational and management skills. The average salary for an entry-level healthcare administrator is $84,000.
5. Medical Education
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I just started to nut together my outfit and i have both my vest and my chest armor. Can anyone take me through what i would have to do to attach my armor to my vest in the best way ?
I just started to nut together my outfit and i have both my vest and my chest armor. Can anyone take me through what i would have to do to attach my armor to my vest in the best way ?
I used industrial velcro.
Some members use snaps, and some use Velcro.
I used sticky-back Industrial Velcro on the back of the armor plates, and regular Velcro sewn onto the vest itself. Worked like a charm!
Agree. Thats the same as I do, and only finishing my vest front today ( see the My Torso assembly !! post ), I came to the conclusion that velcro is the better choice. The snaps MAY be stronger, but the have to be sewn one 100% exact. You can vary with the velcro a little, making it a little easier IMO.batninja said:
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ya, same here. use either snaps or velcro. i remember there's a tutorial for attaching armor with snaps, but there is no tutorial for velcro (like a tutorial is even needed )batninja said:
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EDIT: there's a tutorial on tk-409's site. you'll be sent on his homepage, click on boba, and scroll down somewhere. look at the left.http://www.tk409.com
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yeah, I used snaps the first time. I never quite got it to look right, though.
Industrial strength velcro worked the best for me. I tried several other options first including putting screws through the vest and having nuts hold them on from the back and also I used snaps. The screws were uncomfortable and the snaps always popped off.
I epoxyed short bolts to the armour and bolted it to the vest,
worked a treat and saves all that sewing
I went with the bolt method also. Here is a pic of the inside of my vest.
And here is a thread with some additional info:
hmmm, I like that that bolt idea.
Wow Gator that really looks professional. Deffinatly no way that armor is going to shift, move or come off accidentally while Troopin.
Love the customization for the Chest display and the battery pocket.
Awsome job man, I was always like -blah- when someone talked about the bolting method only because the thought of having bolts poking me in the chest did'nt appeal to me, but yours looks well done.
Nice job man
Thanks LionsPride.
I have never had any comfort issues with the bolts. I cut the studs just long enought to pass through the vest, backer plate & washer so the nut would end up flush with the end of the stud. Then with a t-shirt, jumpsuit and JP harness between me and the bolts, I can't feel a thing.
And, they hold real tight. No issues with movement or pull-away of the armor from the vest. Even if I catch the edge of a plate on something or someone.


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|Willy thanx for the reply but i asked a couple simple questions that i still dont understand n/m
Sorry, I am assuming everyone knows the process. Once the prototype is exactly what I wanted, I primed and painted it with some high quality one-step catalyzed paint. It was just a can of reject paint (color, not quality) I got really cheap at my supplier. Once it was well hardened, I color sanded and polished it to perfection. Then I waxed it 3 or 4 times with mold release wax. Do NOT use auto wax use mold relaease wax. Now it was ready to pull a mold off of.
Look closely at the orange female mold picture and you will see there are three parting lines and three parts to the mold that are bolted together through flanges with 1/4" bolts. The mold was made off the green prototype in three pieces. The two bottom pieces split to release the stem and the top piece sits on top of the other two. I started making the mold by building 1" wide dams using common modeling clay. I rolled the clay into hot dog sized rolls then flattened it with a roller. Then I stuck and molded the clay to the prototype until I had the negative of a flange for one of the three mold pieces. Next I sprayed on a coat of PVA which is a mold release film that dries very fast. It is just like a coat of cellophane that doesn't stick to resin or the waxed surface so the part pops right off after the resin sets. I could have left off the PVA step since the wax does a great job by itself and the PVA leaves a less than perfect surface but it is good insurance after spending a couple of weeks making athe prototype.
Since this first layup was of a mold piece that would receive rough service I painted on a couple of heavy coats of tooling gel coat and let it set. Tooling gel is a very rugged coating and usually comes in orange so when you paint on the gel color you will use for the final part, white in my example, it is very easy to see if you have a complete coating. Once the orange gel set but was still a little sticky, I laminated on 4 layers of heavy fiberglass mat and resin and let that set. Once hardened, I formed clay dams for the second piece of the mold and laid it up the same way. Finally I did the third section. When all the laminating was done, I drilled the bolt holes in the flanges so the mold could be reassembled after it was popped off the prototype.
I took the three mold pieces off and cleaned up the rough edges with a sanding disk on my grinder and now it was ready to make parts. I bolted the two bottom halves of the mold together and laid up that half of the final part using white gel coat and only 3 layers of mat. I laid up the top half of the part in that part of the mold.
Once these two parts hardened, I unbolted the two bottom mold halves and popped them off the part. I took the top half part out of it's mold. All that was left to do was to grind the rough edges of the parts so they would mate and finally epoxy them together at the gray line you see in the photo of the white finished part with the lights installed. Now it is ready to block sand with 320 and paint!
I say again, if you go read the educational sections of the links I posted above all this is explained in detail.
|Willys?, is the green stuff paint and clear or gelcoat?did you put the white gelcoat inside the mold and the white popped out on that part?dumb question but im lost ,did you put the glass inside that mold?just seems like tight working space to get as perfect as you did,thanx
|i remember one day when i first got interested in the "composite" side of aircraft, i was working at a helicopter repair shop out here, and this guy i worked with mixed up a batch of polyester resin in a plastic cup... he mixed it up so hot it melted through the cup, caught fire, and lit up the front of the helicopter where he was doing the repair.. It made for an interesting day.. Mind you this is the same guy that when he started working at the shop we told him the hangar doors where on the clapper and he had to stand over by the side of the door and clap to get the door open.. he stood there clapping.. came back said "it's not working" we said "you have to clap louder because of all the rivet guns going off the clapper isn't that sensitive." well he stood there for another couple of minutes clapping... we laughed.. went to the door where he was standing... and pulled the chain to open the door. (which is where we sent him... i didn't really think he'd take us seriously about the clapper).. i should rephrase that "one of the guys in the shop said "it's on the clapper" the rest of us just agreed. (i'd like to take credit for it... but i just cant )
Your question brings out an interesting point about polyester resins in general. Since they are thermosetting rather than chemically cross linked, there is no precise recipe for how much catalyst to add. On cold days you can double your usual MEKP dose and it will not set, seemingly for days. On the other hand, on a typical Bakersfield summer day when it is 140F in my shop, I have had a tuna can of about 4oz of resin gel with only two drops of MEKP while I was still stirring it!
It's all a matter of time and temperature. A thin layup on a cold day will set but you really need to tip up the MEKP bottle. And as you point out, some parts seem to never harden. A friend of mine ordered a 1-piece tilt nose for his '42 Willys from a well known manufacturer clear across the country. Part looked great when it came in. We set it upside down on a couple of saw horses so we could install the tilt mechanism on the underside. When we turned it back over, there were two 2X4 shaped dents at least 1/4" deep across the hood! One would think a commercial part like this would be fully cured. We mounted it on the pickup frame and cowl so it would keep it's shape and let it sit in the sun for a couple of days. The gel coat was black so it got plenty hot and cured rock solid with the extra heat. The dents popped back out pretty well and only needed a slight skim of bondo to repair.
|ok, i guess i stand corrected. i myself have also gone to get my resin and found it hard in the can six months later. what throws in the curve ball is i have worked on boats that have left the factory 15 years ago and come back for some work to be done and found a soft layup. i'm not talking gooey here, just not hardened to the degree it should be. i assumed it was the same when i found it hard in the can. hard, yes but maybe not as hard as it should be like if it were catalyzed properly. who knows, i guess thats why they had chemical engineers running around, to figure crap like that out. whatever, i'm glad i know now. one more thought. if it takes heat to kick off the resin and the promoter and mekp generate that heat then why does a thin layer of glass and resin or even gelcoat kick off when it doesn't have enough thickness to build any heat? you can lay glass outside at 55deg. and the resin wont get more than a degree or two over that and still get hard. it will take a little while but it will happen. just something else that made me think there was more than heat having an effect.
Willys I don't mean that sort of "turned off", I just mean bored to tears. I just wanted to say I am not bored that is for sure. No, this is beautiful, sure there are differences of opinion, that is no big deal.
Post the facts as you know it and let the reader decide. That is all you can do with stuff like this, it works very well.
|I hope too many people aren't turned off by this thread. I think it is an example of what is great about this site - lots of info and opinion which makes us all more informed. I haven't seen anything that is remotely offensive so far.
I know a lot of people are turned off by this discussion, I am enjoying the heck out of it. I have never studied chemistry or science and really love the subject.
I know everyone is different but I think knowing the technology a little helps you work with these products so much better. I know I had been painting almost 20 years when I took the paint rep job and they started training me on the products. That training INSTANTLY made me a better painter. And over the years it made a HUGE difference. I am ashamed of some of the "quality" paint jobs I thought I did prior to the education I got from S-W.
What I have learned on this thread and others on this forum WILL help me in future fiberglass projects. I thank you guys a lot.
This is not saying to stop, if you have more bring it on.
"As has been mentioned, given enough time an unsaturated polyester resin will set by itself. This rate of polymerisation is too slow for practical purposes and therefore catalysts and accelerators are used to achieve the polymerisation of the resin within a practical time period."
and from a company that manufactures resins,
"Polyester resins are called "thermosetting" plastic resins because heat causes them to set up and cure. Actually they will set up and cure all by themselves if left in the can for 3 to 18 months depending on the type of resin;
Most projects have to proceed at a faster pace so we add a catalyst to the resin to obtain a much shorter set and cure time. The most common catalyst is MethylEthylKetonePeroxide or M.E.K.P. for short.
MEKP reacts with other chemicals (promoters) that have been added previously to the resin. The oxidation reaction generates internal heat and causes the resin to begin setting up."
And from my garage I could have offered several exhibits of cans of rock hard gel coat and polyester primer but I to$$ed 'em!
The stuff I use comes with a matched pump set, one pump of can A to one pump of can B -- and we always do it one at a time in case we lose count.. cause we lost count once and didn't like the pain.....
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[B]I can attest to that! I don't know how many $$ quarts of polyester gel coat I have forgotten and left in my shop over the 100F summers here in B'field only to open them to find a rock solid paper weight inside. They completely solidified over time w/ medium environmental temperature w/o catalyst. Conversely, I have a two bottle epoxy resin tablet top coating that I have had in the shop for at least 8 years and both bottle are still liquid and I assume still reactive.
I have never used the vinyl ester resin mentioned previously in this thread but I understand it is even more environmentally reactive and is made only in small batches, on-order because it auto-polymerizes so readily.
yes, this is true. the shelf life of polyesters changes greatly with temp. but polyester wont catalyze alone with just heat, there is a little more to the equasion than that. i'm not a chemist, just an end user that works with the stuff every day and done alot of expierementing so i am sure there are some gaps in my info. the mekp and cobalt have to play a big factor in the curing other than generating heat. as i said before that resins are available unpromoted. this is the main reason for that. when unpromoted the resin will never harden and will have a very long shelf life. i have even seen some resins where the cobalt has been substituted for a uv promoter. when run under uv light the stuff kicks in about 10 seconds. i have also seen fiberglass parts made where not enough mekp has been used and the layup is still somewhat soft after 15 years of sitting in the summer sun. if either you or barry have any other info to the specifics of any of this then please feel free.
What people don't understand there are many markets and many companies that blend this stuff.
It is not a matter of buying an epoxy resin and its ready to go.
It may be blended with another or many other resins than solvents added depending on that companies market.
No two companies come up with the same thing. I'm automotive and just knew car body builders had to be using an epoxy, wrong
that what I get for reaching to an area I'm not involved with.
There are 120-123 epoxy manufacturers the last I knew just in the USA.
Here is the kicker, try to find a suggested formula to make one from scratch. I don't think there is such a thing in any book or on line.
It would be about impossible to have a standard formula.
Automotive is a good example, try to use the Dupont activator in the PPG epoxy. Theoretically it should work but most likely not.
|I myself was talking from the aviation side of resins which is where my training is from.. So my text books most likely are very biased towards the "specialty epoxy resins" I guess. From what i can tell, I must not be as informed about this subject as i once thought i was
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Many different opinions on lubricants for guns. Currently I'm using a synthedic motor oil - very light coat. So far so good.
What is the best oil or lubricant to use on a brand new Taurus PT 1911?
Many different opinions on lubricants for guns. Currently I'm using a synthedic motor oil - very light coat. So far so good.
There's all kinds of gun lubes that are out there. Most all of them will work well. Short of WD-40 anyway. And even it will do in a pinch but it don't last long in there. I'm not a Rem Oil fan either. The Synthetic motor oil comment is a good one really. I use it pretty often. I tried it a while back and liked it. And being I always have it around for my Jeep anyway it's just really convenient. I use Tetra Gun Grease too when I have it around. I like it a lot but I'm really lazy and wont get around to ordering it for a while. I really need to get a bunch of it I guess It stays put better than an oil will which is good wen you are going to be shooting a good bit.
On the synthetic oil. Do you wipe off any excess. Can you put it all over the baby?
I want to do this right?
All you need is a small amount on the frame and slide rails, a little on the internals and other contact points. Barrel link, barrel hood, locking lugs etc.
Lubrication Instructions.
You may also find Care and Maintenance of the 1911 pistol helpful.
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I shoot in IDPA and IPSC. I freequently shoot 500 rounds in an afternoon just practicing. I also have shot in weather from over 100 to near freezing. The best lube I have used is a few dabs on Wilson's Ultimalube combined with a few drops of Breakfree. With this combination, the gun operates without fail in any weather and keeps on going past 500 without re-lubung. I have seen stainless guns stick due to galling when synthetic motor oil was used in matches.
The Ultimalube/Breakfree keeps carbon from getting hard. It also stays pretty much where you put it so the gun does not get slimy.
In my experience, guns seem smoother with this combo.
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On my 1911's, I use a gun grease on the slide to frame surfaces, and a good gun oil on the rest. I find that using something that will stay in place on the slide rails seems to do better during a long shooting session.
Shooter's Choice grease works well, as does Tetra. As in all other commodities, there is no "best".....
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is 9mm considered a good self defense caliber? i know the larger caliber rounds .40/.45 can and will do more damage to the BG, but how does the 9mm fare? all the pistols i own are 9mm..and it seems like i always lean toward the 9mm for future buys but DO I NEED AT LEAST ONE PISTOL THAT IS .40/.45???? THOUGHTS?
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Yes.. a worldwide crisis......
I am trying to sell Star Wars items on ebay at a fair price ... and there are no bids...
A few months ago, those items should have been sold with no problem....
Do you agree?
Yes.. a worldwide crisis......
I am trying to sell Star Wars items on ebay at a fair price ... and there are no bids...
A few months ago, those items should have been sold with no problem....
Do you agree?
That's right, but I think that this week is going better.
I think it depends what your selling that counts too ,if im selling star wars related items on ebay then i will more likely sell props than toys as these seem favorable ,also dont forget that with the clone wars new series out at the moment also that people will be more or less on the hunt for these items too
Well, you gotta take into account the state of the world economy now. I think wants are taking a back seat to needs currently.
that and the way of eBay has changed in recent years. How long has your auction been up? people prefer Buy It Now to actual auctions lately. Also, they do not bid until the last day of the auction, trying to "snipe" the auction and win it cheaply at the last minute.
The only thing I' ve noticed so far is the gasoline prices... dropping lower and lower... so personally... I have only benefitted from it thus far... but maybe I'm the only one.
I have been trying to liquidate everything from high-end MBZ automotive parts to sets of furniture used in staging homes for sale, and other odd's ends for months, at riduclously low prices on Craigslist, with zero offers in most cases. And I am just trying to make space and to get stuff out of my hair. I have been highly informed on the impending magnitude of this economic calamity for almost 3 years now, which is now here in full force. I started taking it seriously about a year and a half ago, yet I am still very much shocked at how hard this has hit the streets. I finally dumped an immaculate, awesome slate topped coffee table set that I paid $1000 for in 05' for $175.00 after sitting on Craigslist for 2 months.
Folks, we are having a massive run on consumerism at this time. There is no such thing as expendable income when everything around you has been paid for and leveragred with credit. Every industry has been over valued for years, and most industries are now rated half their stated value from 2 years ago. Fed-Ex stock dropped this week based on thier projections for 2009, and this is even after DHL ceased domestic delivery operations just two days ago. Now that credit has frozen all across the board, the consumer/employee (the ones that actually get it and understand the magnitude of this calamity) are on the sidelines saving feverishly, where in traditional household savings have decreased almost over 2 decades now. Our entire financial system needs to recalibrate, and the recovery time is at a minimum of 3 years from 2009, according to my sources.
And people always thought I was strange for never having a credit card....
You dont have a credit CARD?!!!!!!
ha ha ha just kidding...
Good choice.
Given that it's almost Christmas time, most people have already spent whatever expendable income they have on presents. Also, most people are saving like crazy now just in case they might get laid off from their jobs. Call it conspiracy theory but this 'crisis' is a way for the powers that be to de-value the U.S. dollar so they can set the stage for the American continent to have one currency just as they have it in Europe with the Euros. It's the recalibration of the economy that Replicant Shadow has mentioned earlier.
BTW, good luck with the sale of your items Alfredo!
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I have two cards, I will not use them for ANYTHING. I keep the limit on them to 500.00 each. Basically what I would probably need to repair my car if anything happened.
I have two savings acounts and an IRA. The one savings account is for emergency rent, and the other is for saving for travel. I pay myself every payday in all three accounts.
I learned the hard way that credit is dangerous when I was a student and lost a job and had to pay rent on a card. Even though my mother has always been in finance and told me never to rely on it. It is so easy to do so with the way credit was crammed down our throats a couple years ago.
*knock on wood* I am actually in the most financially secure time I have ever been in. Luckily my employer is cutting $$ by cutting things we do extra as a company like catering meetings, paying people to go to conferences, and the cutting things management gets to do/bonuses so that most all of us kept our jobs. The 'fat' they did trim was obvious and they even tried to relocate most of those people into different positions or add on to their duties.
I really feel for the people who are being affected hard by this though. I'm glad I clawed my way out of debt a year or two before this also. We liquidaded a lot of my boyfriends Star Wars stuff and it went for pretty much what we asked, which was kind of low, but not horribly low.
I have to say I will never use credit to buy anything other than a house again. My grandfather never did. I will just have to do with out things until I can afford to pay cash for them. And live within my means.
Luckily I have been able to learn to sew and do well painting rebel props as I've been able to sell and trade to feed my costuming and patch collecting habit mostly using that.
The whole crisis is interesting because everyone is holding onto their money, even as the currency gets weaker and weaker (a.k.a. takes more money to buy the same thing). The last time the dollar became extremely frail (Great Depression) people didn't want dollars, they wanted items that they could use.
If anyone is interested in a good read about economics, pick up "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy" by Richard J. Maybury, printed by Bluestocking Press. It gives you a really good grasp on what's happening in America (and the world) today.
Anyways, cheers everyone and good luck on selling your items, Alfredo!


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'The Sabres' need for toughness was exposed last season with the Milan Lucic-Ryan Miller debacle. No one stood up for the goaltender after Boston's hulking forward ran him over. Scott has shown he'll take on all comers. He had five fights last season while splitting the year with Chicago and the New York Rangers, including tilts with noted pugilists Deryk Engelland and Cam Janssen.'
Sabres add mountain of man to roster
July 2, 2012 Submitted by
Via: Buffalo News