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Remember that time Lucy wouldn’t do 100m in either direction from the house? New record for a single walk…

It ain’t pretty. But it’s functional. MIL: don’t you have a fence like that in the garage? Me: huh? MIL: with all the other junk

I had some work done on my car this morning, owner told me he's going to be closing up shop soon. Many of the high end new cars (MB in his example) won't even allow you to open up the hood without special MB software. He said that the writing is on the wall. Right to repair is going away...

I’ve considering swapping the Maverick for a Model Y….but Elon…and Tesla obstruction of DIY repairs keeps me away. Tempting as Model 3 can be had for a sweet price as a used vehicle. Buddy bought a used (minor damage) 3 for 21k. He adores it.

I haven't dug into it much further than that...but my buddy's been transferring the full $500 annually for years and hasn't had anything taken out for it. And I'd say he's as detail oriented as you. @GreyGhost correction...it's the PERSONAL SPENDING ACCOUNT. Not the Health Spending Account...

Check your Health Spending Accounts people! I get $500 but if I use all of $500 then $200 goes to taxes, and I only get $300 toward whatever it is that I'm buying under that account. However, there are options that you can transfer the full $500 to a TFSA or an RSP and you get all of the $500...

The more I read about this thing...the more I'm disappointed it's not coming to Canada... https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/first-ride-2027-slate-pickup

I'm trying to convince my wife between a Mach-e and an Equinox EV. She doesn't want to accept that driving around with the Odyssey empty 90% of the time isn't a good deal. MIL needs to go with us maybe 5-7 times/year somewhere that we need a total of 6 seats at once. Kids complain a little...

If it was available in Canada...I'd put a deposit on it simply for the fact that it's a refundable $300 deposit. I'm keeping an eye on the upcoming Ford Maverick EV that's hitting the rumour mill. Still looking for an EV that will fit a family of 5 under 50k...not looking good. Looks like...

Thought about it. But that’s a lot of cutting for not much return. Thinking 8 1x6 deck boards cut to size should do the trick. That or a 4x8 lattice sheet cut to size or just some stupid plywood cut into strips.

You sure the gas is from the motorcycle exhaust? Or your personal one?

Finished up True Grit….meh. Not the best. Not the worst. Didn’t know Spielberg was involved along with Coen brothers.

Installed the flimsy gate…not the greatest but it’ll do the trick. Unfortunately I also ran out of wood and fence panels… So back to HD tomorrow for some cheap deck boards or anything to finish up the fence.

I’m a big proponent of VGRO or VBAL as safe investments. In your 60s I’d push toward VBAL as it’s a less risky investment and more conservative approach. I’ll transition all my VGRO to VBAL around 55 years old or so.

I thought / read that the SpaceX stock bought at IPO cannot be sold within 30 days in the entire market...except by the insiders that had benefits and they can cash in on the retail investors? Mind you I didn't pay much attention as I simply don't care.