After having problems for the last 2 years - I finally have the Fiero back on the road!!! I driven her only about 2 times in the last 2 years due to electrical issues, minor at first, then the fusible links blew (twice), so she got parked in the garage.

I gave up and had her towed to a local shop that I know and trust. They had her over a week (not a high priority since it's not a daily driver). Turned out to be the ground wires. Not a shock as she is 34 years old.

However, it was nice to drive her again. After picking her up from the shop, I took her out on the highway, some back roads, and a quick trip to Menards to get a new battery for the stereo remote (died sometime during the last 2 years - shockingly)

She desperately needs a bath, that will come this weekend.

I was driving to Home Depot the other day when I came up behind a very slow moving white pickup, going at least 15-20 mph below the speed limit on a straight and empty rural road.

I passed them legally, not even exceeding the speed limit and continued on my way to the store, maybe 2 miles from this point.

When I get to Home Depot, I wait for a good parking spot when the white pickup drives by me and the elderly driver yells "Damn hotrodder!" at me.

I'm 53. I passed him legally, never exceeding the speed limit on my way to Home Depot.

I finally got my gameroom completed. Added some arcade units. My 80's dream come true

Here is a pic of the other side. The bar

Shitty day - had to put our cat Simon down. He's had kidney disease and went downhill fast. I thought he was doing ok, but the last few days were bad - took him to the vet this morning...it was time.

Shitty, shitty day.

He's the black and white tuxedo. Lorelei will be lost without him, she was his shadow, he was very paternal with her.


This is the first day when my daughter brought Lorelei home. They bonded immediately.

He was the best damn cat I ever had.
This sucks.

I have been hosting biweekly poker nights for the last couple of months, and I've been using one of the "poker table" tops on an old dining room table.
It worked well for what it was, but I found a really nice custom made poker table and decided to upgrade.

The table can accommodate 8 players, there were only 6 of us last night, and it worked perfectly.
Poker was played, beer was drank, pizza was consumed - good time had by all.

Gracie was napping in the sun when Lorelei laid down on her front legs/paws. Then Gracie snuggled right in.....

Achievement unlocked - replacement transmission acquired.

From a 2015 with 40k miles.

Next mission - "The Swap"

Close call this weekend with our cat, Simon. He has been losing weight and we found out a couple of months ago he has kidney disease. He was going downhill so I took him to the vet to have more bloodwork done - assuming it would just confirm my worst fears, but the results were encouraging. While his kidney function is still bad, other issues he was struggling with have improved (due to medications) and what I feared would be his final trip to the vet ended with a treatment plan and not needing another appointment for 3-6 months.

We've had Simon for about 7 years. He was a rescue. I had picked out another cat, but my daughter insisted we get him too. He is blind in his left eye (birth defect), and I didn't want to bring home "another" pet with issues (we have a history with special needs animals).

He is the best damn cat we've ever had. So laid back, super chill and friendly. Never flinches when another animal is brought into our home, either as a visitor or a new addition to the family. He is extremely paternal to the kitten (we still her call her a kitten even though she is 2 years old because she is so tiny), and she is very attached to him.

Had a rough few days last week as I thought it was his last few days ever. So happy I was able to bring him home and keep him comfortable. He is still friendly and affectionate, and as long as he is happy, I will do everything I can to keep him that way.

We get so attached to our pets, and the thought of losing them is devastating. I know some people think "it's just a cat", but not to me. They are family.

Sorry, just needed to vent a little - it's been a stressful few days

With Simon gone, I was worried about Lorelei, as she was inseparable from him. Usually sleeping with him on the couch at night.

This was late last night with Gracie. These 2 get along, but usually just play together. Gracie often sleeps on the bed, but the cats never do....

These last few days have sucked, but this just got me........

@boxer_4 said in What Did I Just See?:

Pretty sure that's a plane.

Edit: I was wrong. According to Google Image Search - It's a tree

My apologies for making a quick judgement call.

"Sorry your coworker died"

"That's ok, it's a large company"

@classicdatsundebate

I can't wait for the many sequels!

@frinesi2 said in Transmission acquired:

@flatisflat @trivet I don't know why I said that the way I did but I wasn't being pedantic I was just thinking ... in text?

LOL! No worries, I didn't take it any way but a legitimate question/statement.

I'm not a complete novice when it comes to cars, but transmissions are pure magic and witchcraft to me....

@frinesi2 said in Transmission acquired:

@trivet that looks like a transaxle to me. What's it for?

I'm using the term transmission generically....

It's for my 2015 WRX.

@ibrad said in Transmission acquired:

@trivet Is the shop going to give it a once over before they put it in, or just bolt it on and hope for the best?

Yes, they'll inspect it before installation. It includes a 6 month warranty, so hopefully this will be a one-time-thing.

If that's true, I've taken out more than Bob Barker has prevented.......

Achievement unlocked - replacement transmission acquired.

From a 2015 with 40k miles.

Next mission - "The Swap"

@benjrblant
That's not what I think of when I hear the term "dutch oven"