It's when a vehicle is reconditioned, for example, new paint, fancy wheels, stereo, upholstery, D
Posted By: nm on 2005-08-24
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I'd just paint over it with black/grey paint - sm
whatever the color of the pavement is.
Buy a used or reconditioned one if you purchase. They last a long time. nm
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Its done. Nothing fancy, though.
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She is 9 yrs old. Have tried the fancy feast, etc.
She does not seem to be urinating/stooling, however does want to go out periodically so maybe she does. However she has been in the house for the last 24 hours and has done neither as far as I can tell. Will contact another vet. Thanks you for concern
I'd have to get one on wheels to go about my adl. :)
Why pay the extra 100 bucks for all that fancy
crap on IT if you use it like you would shorthand? Does not make sense to me.
You can make it as plain or fancy as you like
From "Mary Smith, Inc." to "Transcription International" or whatever....
Spinning my wheels? I own
a transcription service and I have for about 15 years and I have been very successful in this business, money wise. And I also am close to getting my degree that I didn't finish years ago; I'm back in school full time AND running my business. I wouldn't call that spinning my wheels.
Certainly you jest... I'm not into fancy salons, but I wouldn't let FS's
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LOL you have to have stereo headphones to get
sound from both sides.
Squeaky wheels love to squeak ...
so bear that in mind. Squeakers can't squeak much at work, so they come here for relative safety and understanding. They also want to warn those inquirers and newbies who might have high expectations that no, they will not be making $50,000 their first year, etc.
This is the MAIN board you are posting on. There is a board for newbies, and most of us old-timers try to be a little more gentle there.
You should see boards where nurses post. New nurses visiting nursing boards get the first impression that all nurses are mean and burned out, when only half of them are burned out and regret their career choice in reality, LOL.
I just had Hot Wheels bounced off my head and computer monitor.
My kids are older and shouldn't need to be entertained. We do things with them in the afternoons, evenings and weekends, just like any other two parent working family. The kids know better than to throw things in the house. However, it's too hot to go outside so they're bored. They also know I work until noon. So why am I being struck by flying objects?  I think it's chore time.
Just because you're apparently satisfied with spinning your wheels and
that doesn't mean that if someone younger has more ambition and wants to advance in this profession that she shouldn't be your supervisor.
You said you didn't WANT to be a supervisor, so does that mean that no one should be your supervisor for the rest of your life then unless they're 80 years old?
I use the stereo headphone type that cover - sm
your whole ear. My first set (Aiwa) cost about $30 and lasted about 3 years, second, bought an expensive ($130) noise-cancelling set (Sony). They lasted about 18 months and were not as comfortable and went bad (one side has a bad hum to it now and are unusable---cord pulled out from plug --I unplug them at least several times a day to listen through the speakers --helps me get words I cannot "hear", guess it could not handle that). Just got a set of Maxells for $35, also noise cancelling (don't use that option though), that are very comfortable, block out lots of noise and with any luck will last a long time. I may just go buy another set now so I have them for backup when the time comes, hopefully in 3-4 years. --So obviously it depends on the brand and how hard you are on them.
i do have stereo headphone that worked yesterday. nm
nm
Can you return them and get true stereo phones? Don't know
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Glimmer deluxe stereo PC headset
Just got mine today from transcriptiongear.com. FABULOUS sound quality!
Check them out.
And they're PINK!
that should be, public, free TV will be gone...wheels in motion starting 2006...(nm)
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Stereo-to-Mono adapter at Radio Shack
Buy a little stereo-to-mono adapter at Radio Shack, well under $10. The earphones you are trying to use are stereo, and are picking up only one channel. I have bought earphones at Target and Radio Shack for years, and keep a couple of these little adaptors on hand in my office "junk drawer."
I use the Sony dynamic stereo headphones that go over the years. I don't have a
hearign problem yet, but they shut out alot of outside noise (like the kids), and are very comfortable.
What about paint thinner? (nm)
nm
All you have to do is paint on a sealant and no problem
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Its their house and should be able to paint it whatever color they want
Come on. Just because it doesnt suit you,doesnt mean they shouldnt do something. They paid money and worked their tail off to pay for it, they should be free to do what they want with it.
I thought that was what America was all about.
Geez
Went there for paint. Brand new store. SM
I asked for specific color and the kid behind the counter starting mixing it. It seemed to be taking a long time, Home Depot takes second, all because he had an old fashioned paint machine where you had to manually put in the colors, not computerized like Home Depot. So why didn't I go to Home Depot? Good question.
For the nickel allergy, you can paint
the metal with clear nail polish. I do that where my watch sits against my skin - one of my MDs suggested it.
I have very mild eczema, and my skin likes the new Ivory soap that has aloe vera in it.
If the vehicle has been totalled (sm)
by an insurance company it will have a salvage title, so those will have evidence that the vehicle was totalled. I have heard of auto salvage companies using creative measures to disguise the real damage to the vehicle (like pounding the body with a hammer to simulate hail) leading the buyer to believe there is only body damage. We bought a submarine once and it was the best deal we ever made, a year old full sized fully loaded truck for less than half price. It was river water though and only 3 weeks after the flood. The only problem with it was the cruise control didn't work! Anything out of LA or MS at this stage probably already has rust.
I'm wondering now if you use a vehicle...
for easier application or do you just use straight water? I got quite a bit of the powder in my eyes, etc. I'm sure I could get used to this and even improve my technique over time, but I just wondered. I've read about using just about anything from honey to soap to apply it. BTW, my pores look better after 1 use. Thanks!
Hybrid Vehicle
Yes, I love my Insight. It is 2001, never had any problems and has 50 to 60 miles per gallon of gas usage! When I purchased this one, I received a 15% off the top for the 21K cost of the car on federal taxes. I could never go to a regular car again.
The best part is: the mileage is even more because the engine shuts off at a stop sign or when in road rage traffic. This would prove to be even better mileage since all other automobiles are steadily burning while this Insight is completely off. Of course you can adjust if you really need air conditioning. It came with auto everything: windows, transmission and power brakes and steering.
leasing vehicle - sm
Thanks for all the reponses, honest and otherwise. You all basically told me what I felt inside - the only one who makes out on a lease is the dealer. Thanks again.
leasing vehicle
If you travel 12-15,000 miles or less and do not want to worry about repairs, etc, and know you want to drive a newer vehicle always - having a payment always, leasing is good. I leased for a while and it was fine, but then started putting on a lot more miles. So now I buy my vehicle and drive until it dies. Matter of opinion.
Well, I myself buy on Craigs and guess what, had free paint
that I did not want and advertised and gave it away so guess all is not a scam. Craigs List really in your bigger towns I guess but I do not have the time or patience to wait to see if I bid correctly. I just bought a persian rug for 95$ that had a 750$ tag sewn in in the back, good deal, huh?
I would think that owning a vehicle with low miles is a plus - sm
at the end of that 5 years you own the vehicle, versus leasing you don't; and you would owe a huge chunk if you choose to buy it. After 5 years of paying a car off with low miles, you can choose to re-sell and get a better price because of the low miles (big selling point). So whoever fed you the line above is, I think, totally off the mark (or trying to lease you a car).
Husband bought a vehicle, in his name,
husband died. Money still owed on the car. I did not want, was not responsible for HIS bill and nothing they could do. Told them sitting in my backyard, come and get it. I did not own, had not signed my John Henry on it, so glad. Could be similar if you are not signed on the house.
Bought best concrete paint Sherwin Williams had
I have painted my front porch umteen times, but I have never put a primer under it. That may be the key to it not peeling and flaking off. I thought I'd give it one more try this year (when it cools down a bit) but talk to them about a primer first. No one has told me to prime it and I'm not sure if there is even a primer for concrete as I don't know that much about painting, but I'm hoping that may be the key. I even bought the No-Slip concrete paint once... I hated it! It looked terrible when it started flaking off! Good Luck on your project and hope someone knows more than I do to help you.
Paint over the letters with clear fingernail polish.
nm
Spray paint is oil based. Regular cleaners
will not remove it. My recommendation is for you to go to the paint department of your local Home Depot or Lowe's and ask them. They should be very knowledgable about it. I used to work in the paint department at Home Depot, but it was a loooooong time ago, so I cannot remember what product you should use.
anyone have personal experience with leasing a vehicle
I've never owned a car, end up upside down on the loan, owe old loan on top of new loan, and own it for so long it starts to tinker and I pay for repair on top of the loan. What is the downside of leasing? I heard you sometimes have to pay, but only if you drive over the limited mileage right? Working at home, that saves mileage on commute which makes up 70% of it I would suppose. Plus being new it won't nickle and dime me to death with repairs, low payment because you only pay for the amount of money it would depreciate for the time you own it. Any personal experience with this, and is there red tape or hidden small print? Going to start looking really soon, I only hear bad things but its from people who drive a lot. I think a new car is a necessity in this day and age, with all the swindling mechanics and the dependence to get from here to there. A new different car every three years doesnt sound so bad either.
Anyone lease their vehicle? Need pros and cons please - sm
Am considering trading vehicle, and was advised because of the low miles I put on vehicles (under 25,000 miles in 5 years), that I would be better off leasing than buying. Would appreciate any and all thoughts and things to watch out for when leasing from those of you that have gone this route. TIA.
It's a form for vehicle accidents. It looks funny without
the caps, but I am not sure of this grammar rule.
TIA~
leasing in like renting - paying someone else for the privilige of driving their vehicle..sm
with the low mileage you put on vehicles, you would have an easy time selling outright to a third party. Crunch the numbers. figure out what you would pay for leasing, including deposit. Figure out what you could buy that same car for. If you hold it for 5 years, you can get an idea of how much cars depreciate by checking blue book prices on the current model and a 5 year model. Use that to figure what percent it would depreciate. Then add your leasing costs all together. Add your car payments all together. Then subtract from the car payment what your car would be worth in 5 years, because you'll get that back, ya know. IMHO leasing is done by people too lazy to figure out the numbers and by people that it's important to "look good" to the neighbors, regardless of what your bank account actually holds. Hope you don't mind my honesty. 
Here in North Carolina they get to operate a motor vehicle at age 15 when accompanied by
a licensed driver. No, they do not state WHO has to be the licensed driver (i.e. friend, neighbor, etc) or how long the licensed driver needs to be licensed, but at 14.5 years they start driver's education in the schools! It is ridiculous to me, as they are children operating a very dangerous toy and I pray they up the age before my children reach it, as I do not feel children possess the maturity and forethought to drive at such a young age.
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