Picture of Last Items You Bought (NO WEAPONS)

Esteban · 05-15-2024, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Wow, so there are people who will actually *do* yard work and not just advertise that they do? Every time I contact a landscaper I get promises of getting out here for an estimate and then never hear from them again.

I've had the same gardener for many years. Comes every week and does a good job. Also have a tree trimmer who comes twice a year; been coming here for more than 20 years. I like to keep the same people. They know what I want and I'm very comfortable with them, but only if they do a good job.

UncleWede · 05-15-2024, 05:29 PM

I can't stand when my wife's uncle comes over and messes with my yard.

Pauly Wauly · 05-15-2024, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

You do a lot of work for an retired old dude.

And it seems like M_Six is always doing some work in the attic

... The attic must be his man cave

vreihen16 · 05-15-2024, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pauly Wauly

And it seems like M_Six is always doing some work in the attic

... The attic must be his man cave

More like S&M torture den.....

M_Six · 05-15-2024, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vreihen16

More like S&M torture den.....

It does suck up there. But I need to get walkways installed so I can finish mounting my PoE cams on the corners of the house.

nyalpine90 · 05-17-2024, 11:06 AM

TRUgreen Lawn services + outdoor pest control w/ mosquitos

dreamingat30fps · 05-18-2024, 12:50 PM

Technically didn't "buy" it, but Google gives my business these points I can redeem for stuff. It's mostly crap of little interest to me, but then I saw this bad boy popup... for not a lot of points either so I jumped on it. Went away almost immediately after I "ordered" it and haven't seen it since. I thought maybe it was a fluke and I wasn't going to get shit, but she showed up!

Already have the Phillips superautomatico but fuck it... I'll try being a barista again.

bosstones · 05-19-2024, 12:57 PM

A few trees.

M_Six · 05-19-2024, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bosstones

A few trees.

I'd call that a forest.

JJ 911SC · 05-20-2024, 01:04 PM

Globe Blue Colorado Spruce

///MPhatic · 05-20-2024, 02:25 PM

Proper shot of the new steering wheel, flush horn button, and Ti fixing bolts.

A Proper Wheel. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

TXSTYLE · 05-20-2024, 07:18 PM

I selected the following mosaic tiles for our large kitchen Island. Work was completed this past weekend. It came out fantastic!
Before and After...

bosstones · 05-20-2024, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

I'd call that a forest.

Ha! It may qualify:

12 Arbs
3 River Birch
3 Norway Spruce
4 Cleveland Pears
1 Serviceberry

aka screening/barrier from the weeds in the empty, adjacent lot.
aka carbon offsetting the new-to-me 3.8L in the garage.

vreihen16 · 05-21-2024, 07:08 AM

<----- Owns a tree farm to offset his lifetime of carbon sins.....

UncleWede · 05-21-2024, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I selected the following mosaic tiles for our large kitchen Island. Work was completed this past weekend. It came out fantastic!
Before and After...

Might have that as the backsplash in our kitchen. Almost as tall, too!

TXSTYLE · 05-22-2024, 06:31 PM

Llumar ceramic film installed on my X5MCOMP

Front glass: 20%
Rear glass: 80%
Windshield: 50%

jamesinaz · 05-22-2024, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Llumar ceramic film installed on my X5MCOMP

Front glass: 20%
Rear glass: 80%
Windshield: 50%

50% windshield? I don't think that is legal here in AZ. IN fact I don't think ANY tint on the windshield is legal here. But I'm no lawyer so could be wrong.

spazzyfry123 · 05-22-2024, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Llumar ceramic film installed on my X5MCOMP

Front glass: 20%
Rear glass: 80%
Windshield: 50%

Nice! Any idea what the existing rear tint was? I’m assuming it + the 80% matches your 20% up front. We were just having that conversation yesterday for ours. Looks great.

TXSTYLE · 05-22-2024, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesinaz

50% windshield? I don't think that is legal here in AZ. IN fact I don't think ANY tint on the windshield is legal here. But I'm no lawyer so could be wrong.

So the general rule of thumb here in TX is WINDSHIELD:
You are legally allowed to tint a full front windshield to a light transmittance of 70% or more. It’s almost clear ceramic window film that will block 99% harmful UV rays, 76%+ InfraRed heat rejection and 43% TSER(Total Solar Energy Rejected).
Sun strip(eyebrow) is allowed to be installed above the AS-1 line or 5 inches below the top of the windshield and must allow 25% VLT or more.

This 50% ceramic is as light or dark as typical 70% regular film.

I have ran 20% on front windows on many of my cars with no issue.
I never go darker than that, even though we can go limo on rear and back glass.

TXSTYLE · 05-22-2024, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

Nice! Any idea what the existing rear tint was? I’m assuming it + the 80% matches your 20% up front. We were just having that conversation yesterday for ours. Looks great.

Thanks! Great questions. As you know, Rear SUV glass are smoked glass from the factory. Typically 20%, but has no UV protection. So I added 80% which makes it slightly darker but the UV protection all around helps tremendously.
But yes, the match is much nicer using 20% up front.
I'd also say 80% on the windshield is nearly clear but the UV protection will make a huge difference in heat shielding. Especially when driving.

M_Six · 05-22-2024, 10:18 PM

Ryobi power socket wrench and new shop sink for the utility room downstairs.

Vinnrox250 · 05-22-2024, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Ryobi power socket wrench and new shop sink for the utility room downstairs.

Costco sink, for the win! Love my smaller in in the garage!!

05-15-2024, 05:29 PM	#12938
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18691 Rep 9,445 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I can't stand when my wife's uncle comes over and messes with my yard. __________________ I have romped on her and I giggled like a drunk infant the entire time. - Sedan_Clan
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05-17-2024, 11:06 AM	#12942
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05-18-2024, 12:50 PM	#12943
dreamingat30fps Lieutenant Colonel 6124 Rep 1,951 Posts Drives: Miata, ES350, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	Technically didn't "buy" it, but Google gives my business these points I can redeem for stuff. It's mostly crap of little interest to me, but then I saw this bad boy popup... for not a lot of points either so I jumped on it. Went away almost immediately after I "ordered" it and haven't seen it since. I thought maybe it was a fluke and I wasn't going to get shit, but she showed up! Already have the Phillips superautomatico but fuck it... I'll try being a barista again.
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05-19-2024, 12:57 PM	#12944
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05-20-2024, 01:04 PM	#12946
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05-20-2024, 02:25 PM	#12947
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05-20-2024, 07:18 PM	#12948
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