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Post by Grumpyoldman on Nov 9, 2014 16:13:56 GMT -5
I thought this might be fun and handy. Did you ever experience something and ask yourself "I wish someone would have told me about this." or "Why couldn't I have been warned that this might happen?"
List some hints that might be beneficial to some other members on here that might help them later in life.
Keep the following things in your vehicle at all times: jumper cables (and learn how to use them), a first aid kit & a flashlight. Read over your vehicle's owner's manual & learn how to properly change a flat tire. With daylight saving time, check the batteries in your smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Also the batteries in any flashlights. And check the air pressure in your spare tire as well. If you take $20 a week & put it in a savings account, you'll have $1,040 saved by the end of the year. If you clog a toilet and don't have a plunger, fill a wastebasket with water & pour the water in from a height of about 4 or 5 feet. This is called a "power flush" and will most likely take care of the clog. Never flush paper towels down a toilet. Keep $20 (hidden) in your glove compartment. You'll never know when you might need it. You're never too old or important to say "please" and "thank you". When moving into a new home/apartment, the last thing you should put on the moving truck is your bed & cleaning supplies. The first thing you should do when moving in is put a roll of toilet paper in the bathroom. If you're dining out on a date & the person you are with is rude to the server, don't go out with them anymore. Keep a spare house/car key in your wallet by taping/hiding it to an old gift card. Fall in love when you are ready, not lonely. Check you vehicle's engine oil every 3 weeks. Change your vehicle's oil & filter every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Never be afraid or embarrassed to ask for help, even if it seems petty or trivial. Always use 3 points of contact when climbing up or down a ladder. If you spray a snow shovel with non-stick cooking spray, the snow won't stick to it. Program the "home address" in your GPS a block or 2 away just in case a thief gets hold of it. Religious beliefs don't make a better person. Behavior does. If your car won't start & you don't have starting fluid, WD-40 works just as well. Always turn your headlights on when it rains. If you borrow a vehicle from someone, take it through a car wash & gas it up before you return it to them. Carry a snow shovel & a bag of sand/kitty litter in your car during the winter. You never know if you'll need it or someone who does.
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Post by JC Motors on Nov 9, 2014 17:11:58 GMT -5
Never buy 1950s Hiatt Darby handcuffs because the lock mechanism has a tendency to strip out
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Post by HHH316 on Nov 9, 2014 18:14:18 GMT -5
Always get a used car checked out by a mechanic before buying it.
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Post by Ian from 616Entertainment. on Nov 9, 2014 19:02:23 GMT -5
All you need to know.
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Post by Halloween King on Nov 9, 2014 21:02:07 GMT -5
Carry a Blanket in your car/truck in the winter time. If your car breaks down you'll be happy you have a blanket.
Sometimes when your car will not start, due to low battery, check the connection it might be loose or dirty. If it is loose tighten it up or jiggle the connector to get your car to start. If it is dirty scrub it with a brush and your car will start.
If you're going to do something do it right or dont do it at all.
If you're ever lost on a highway you can tell more or less where you are and what direction you're headed in by reading the road signs. Routes with odd numbers run north-south. Routes with even numbers run east-west. For north-south routes, the lowest numbers are in the west. For east-west routes, the lowest numbers are in the south. So say you see I5 that tells you that you are on the west coast and will stick to the west coast. I10 tells you that you are in the southern states and will travel along only southern states.
Also on Interstates you'll see Loops and Spurs. A Spur is any interstate that comes out of an interstate and does not return to that same interstate. Take I355 for example. The 3 in I355, an odd number tells me it is a spur if I get on that highway I will not return to the same highway. The 55 in I355 tells me the spur originated from I55. A loop on the other hand originates from an interstate and then returns to the same interstate at a different point. So 294 for example. The 2 in I294 is an even number so I know it is a loop and I94 in I294 tells me it originates and eventually returns to I94.
Mile Markers are also very important. Mile markers on interstate highways can also help you determine which direction you’re going. On most interstates, mile marker numbers begin at the south state line on north-south routes and increase as you travel north. On east-west routes, the numbers begin on the western state border and increase as you travel east.
And last exit numbers on Interstates. If you see a big green sign that says Main Street Exit 7 you can tell what lane to be in just from what that sign tells you. There will be a small 7 above the bigger sign. Look for the number, what ever it may be. If the exit mile, 7 in this case, is above the green sign on the right this tells you the exit will be on the right hand side of the highway. If the small number is above the big sign on the left it means the exit will be on the left side of the road. You use these to plan what lane you should be in if you want to exit the interstate, instead of drastically trying to change lanes at the last moment.
These are all very important things for any driver to know but I doubt you'll find any of that info in a DMV study guide.
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Post by CM Poor on Nov 9, 2014 21:30:36 GMT -5
The prop jack that comes in the spare well of most cars is a chinsy, flimsy piece of crap. Go to a tool store and get an inexpensive shop jack that comes with a set of jack stands. Even in the right hand brake down lane, the force of cars passing by you is enough to topple your car off the jack, and once that wheel is off, it's not a pretty sight.
On that same note, don't venture out on to the road without first knowing how to change a tire. This should be part of the driver's test.
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Post by vampiroporvida on Nov 9, 2014 23:54:44 GMT -5
Karma is a real thing. Be good to others, and in return, the universe will repay.
Question everything, but trust your heart.
The world can be saved/changed by one person.
Passion and heart can get more done than money ever can.
Nothing is impossible.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2014 0:17:55 GMT -5
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Post by Mox on Nov 10, 2014 1:05:27 GMT -5
This is a strong opinion of mine. That the most important thing in life are the relationships you have with the people you know during your life.
When you're gone, you will only be remembered by the few people who knew you. And how they remember you. Cherish your relationships with the people you know and try to be kind. Everything else won't mean much on your death bed.
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Post by ~ Cymru ~ on Nov 10, 2014 3:07:03 GMT -5
Dont do acid and go to a supermarket
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Post by ¡Twist Of Lime Green Jello! on Nov 10, 2014 5:24:55 GMT -5
As soon as you're making money, put some of it aside each time into a savings account and don't touch it unless absolutely necessary. It's the best advice I've been given and something everyone should do.
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Post by Mox on Nov 10, 2014 5:32:16 GMT -5
While we're talking money... My uncle tried to give me advice when I was a teenager. He told me to never be in debt. To never owe money to anyone. But he didn't explain how easy it is for young people to accumulate debt.
This is really good advice, young people. It's very easy to get a credit card and magically find yourself in a lot of debt that's very hard to get out of. Student loans are BRUTAL. BRUUUTAL.
Credit cards and student loans are THE DEVIL. Remember that. Stay away from both is good advice.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2014 6:17:55 GMT -5
Girls don't like it when you go to their house at 3:00am.
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Nov 11, 2014 10:02:21 GMT -5
If someone offers you a piece of gum or breath mint, always take it. It's a nice way of them telling you your breath is bad. If bottle feeding kittens and you don't have a special formula, don't use whole milk, skim milk or cream. Use Lactaid. Cats are lactose intolerant and will get sick otherwise. Never pull in front of a dump truck or semi, even if you think you can make it. Just wait the extra few seconds & go after they pass. If you have a wound that won't stop bleeding, try putting dry coffee grounds or cigarette tobacco on it, then add pressure. This should make the wound clot in no time, but get to a doctor right away. The juice of an onion will take away the pain from a bee sting. If you pass a motorcyclist and they tap their helmet, it's their way of telling you should slow down. There could be a cop, animal crossing or hazard ahead. If you are lost and don't have a GPS, ask directions from a pizzeria that delivers. They know the area & will know short cuts as well. If sending packages by mail, always use extra tape.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2014 9:00:45 GMT -5
Try to smile as much as possible when seeing people in public. I've learned that sometimes all it takes to brighten your day is a smile from a complete stranger.
Don't pour gas on a fire to make it go
If you lock your keys in your car, use the tennis ball method(which can be found on YouTube). But be responsible with it dammit.
Don't cross the streams
And never rub another man's rhubarb.
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Post by Brad on Nov 12, 2014 9:04:33 GMT -5
Interesting thread. I don't have anything to add yet but keep them coming.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2014 19:24:19 GMT -5
I thought this might be fun and handy. Did you ever experience something and ask yourself "I wish someone would have told me about this." or "Why couldn't I have been warned that this might happen?" List some hints that might be beneficial to some other members on here that might help them later in life. Keep the following things in your vehicle at all times: jumper cables (and learn how to use them), a first aid kit & a flashlight. Read over your vehicle's owner's manual & learn how to properly change a flat tire. With daylight saving time, check the batteries in your smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Also the batteries in any flashlights. And check the air pressure in your spare tire as well. If you take $20 a week & put it in a savings account, you'll have $1,040 saved by the end of the year. If you clog a toilet and don't have a plunger, fill a wastebasket with water & pour the water in from a height of about 4 or 5 feet. This is called a "power flush" and will most likely take care of the clog. Never flush paper towels down a toilet. Keep $20 (hidden) in your glove compartment. You'll never know when you might need it. You're never too old or important to say "please" and "thank you". When moving into a new home/apartment, the last thing you should put on the moving truck is your bed & cleaning supplies. The first thing you should do when moving in is put a roll of toilet paper in the bathroom. If you're dining out on a date & the person you are with is rude to the server, don't go out with them anymore. Keep a spare house/car key in your wallet by taping/hiding it to an old gift card. Fall in love when you are ready, not lonely. Check you vehicle's engine oil every 3 weeks. Change your vehicle's oil & filter every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Never be afraid or embarrassed to ask for help, even if it seems petty or trivial. Always use 3 points of contact when climbing up or down a ladder. If you spray a snow shovel with non-stick cooking spray, the snow won't stick to it. Program the "home address" in your GPS a block or 2 away just in case a thief gets hold of it. Religious beliefs don't make a better person. Behavior does. If your car won't start & you don't have starting fluid, WD-40 works just as well. Always turn your headlights on when it rains. If you borrow a vehicle from someone, take it through a car wash & gas it up before you return it to them. Carry a snow shovel & a bag of sand/kitty litter in your car during the winter. You never know if you'll need it or someone who does. never buy online without checking discount sites for deals, or signing up for newsletters to get discounts (even if the codes don't work, it's worth a shot) never pay shipping for online purchases, unless you have absolutely no choice (look for extra freight charges, or taxes from goods coming into the country) don't buy anything used from amazon marketplace: why pay for what you can't see....it's never in the condition described, if you're even lucky enough to get the actual item; then, you're stuck paying return shipping and losing the $$ you spent to have the item shipped to you always, always, always check the low ratings (1 star reviews) before trusting a seller, or a product: be incredibly vigilant in your research & how returns are handled, why the 1 stars occurred: if 20 people say a bike's tired busted before leaving the parking lot, don't bother purchasing that bike never pre-order on eBay....the time to file a claim, or leave feedback can run out before the item arrives - often not their fault if the date of release changes don't use a debit card for online purchases unless there's no other option, credit cards offer better protection don't save card numbers on websites unless it's a card with great fraud protection check your bank accounts & credit card accounts online almost daily use several different passwords for online accounts & store them on a piece of paper in a small locked safe or hidden spot (you will forget them from time to time) don't keep all of your money in one place; several savings accounts across different banks/credit unions don't buy in bulk if it's too much to use - costco is great, but not if you live alone never get a credit card with an annual fee watch out for yeast infections...guys get them too, get moles removed in touchy areas & try to keep clean...less hair, less chance at infection (truth bomb) zantac can't be taken on a regular basis for health reasons, but it can be your best friend before something super spicy (take it in case) get an at home blood pressure machine (not expensive) compression shorts & compression tank top are the equivalent of $75 spanx (which you can't try on & can't return); just get the long compression shorts or you'll bunch up don't order anything at a restaurant that you could fix at home cheaper (unless the quality is beyond compare) don't complain at work unless you expect it will create the necessary change, otherwise - you'll be labelled a nuisance..pick your battles turn your sprinklers off if it's going to freeze, or rain don't be afraid to let your dog drink too much...they always need water expect that your dog will have to pee every 4 hours - more often when they get older look into traveling vet clinics for cheaper options for yearly shots (in texas, it's a life savor & good quality remains) make sure you grab the right gas handle...some pumps have 'regular' on the right instead of the left always be polite to someone offering you service check expiration dates on food you pick up at the store....I've bought a few expired items by accident & it's easy to forget, but a way to make life easier have at least 2 email accounts...one for junk mail/offers
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Post by TeamratedCDS on Nov 13, 2014 0:14:54 GMT -5
Always ball straight call
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Post by BoJack Hogan on Nov 13, 2014 13:39:30 GMT -5
Liquor then beer, in the clear beer then liquor, never sicker
Jk
Seriously though, when looking for apartments online, if possible look at reviews. Discount effusive or overly negative comments. The former likely work for the company, the latter are exaggerating because they are pissed. Completely disregard any without details, but if you see a theme, believe it.
Look for a hotel room with a rating no less than 7.5, and make sure the weaknesses aren't related to cleanliness.
Try to avoid anything online, particularly apartments, with 1 positive review. It was likely written by management.
Make sure you intersperse water when drinking lots of alcohol. You won't feel nearly as terrible in the morning. Ideally one drink, one water etc.
Don't talk about your job online unless you are passing company lines. It well come back to you.
Not everyone who is nice to you, no matter how believable they are, is a friend. Be careful what you say to new people, particularly co-workers. There are an awful lot of stooges out there. You won't always know one when you see them.
Use disposable wipes in addition to tp. Get nice and clean.
Dont get shoulder surgery unless you are in constant pain or your arm is hanging by a thread. They don't have it down to a science, and you can end up physically worse off than when you started even if the damage is repaired. Rehab if possible. It won't be fixed, but you will improve greatly in most situations.
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Post by T R W on Nov 13, 2014 13:42:44 GMT -5
You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you just might find you get what you need.
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