tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420428411794914404.post3956444195011638417..comments2023-05-03T02:03:50.273-06:00Comments on Life On and Off an Acreage: Why Engineers are a Pain!IanHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15874490886311041312noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420428411794914404.post-71441900096611908862010-12-03T17:12:17.208-07:002010-12-03T17:12:17.208-07:00All: Such is progress!
Julia: my son figures that...All: Such is progress! <br />Julia: my son figures that as soon as the engineer puts on the pinkie ring, it cuts off blood flow to the brain. BTW, some of my best friends are engineers.IanHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874490886311041312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420428411794914404.post-46008353328078274262010-11-08T15:28:30.604-07:002010-11-08T15:28:30.604-07:00I used to do most all my own mechanical work until...I used to do most all my own mechanical work until they made it impossible for us backyard mechanics to do any work on our cars unless we buy a $25,000 computer! It took me several years to find a mechanic I could trust and he ain't cheap.<br /><br />~RonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420428411794914404.post-120427496296990402010-11-06T17:20:04.298-06:002010-11-06T17:20:04.298-06:00I am thankful that my husband is a mechanic and ta...I am thankful that my husband is a mechanic and takes care of all these things for me. {: I just saw your last post with the moose photo. We have been having a buck (deer) visiting our yard this past week. He is very beautiful. blessings,KathleenEggs In My Pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229803318817119532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420428411794914404.post-62035194517873856412010-11-06T06:09:32.708-06:002010-11-06T06:09:32.708-06:00uh..I hope the rest of the week was better for you...uh..I hope the rest of the week was better for you my friend.<br /><br />(sorry couldn't resist smiling about your story).<br />Happy hugs to bring a smile on your face.<br />DagmarDagmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711553888657920818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420428411794914404.post-18406537485847786112010-11-05T21:01:25.104-06:002010-11-05T21:01:25.104-06:00My husband complains of the same problem all the t...My husband complains of the same problem all the time!! He says the engineers are DA's if you know what I mean. There is something to be said for form AND function! <br /><br />Pst. Don't tell anyone but I accidentally did not check the oil in my truck and ran it a little low. Not below the dipstick but low..... BAD ME!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851909774982026207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420428411794914404.post-15830713800917535402010-11-02T23:33:15.404-06:002010-11-02T23:33:15.404-06:00If it was easy, everyone would be a mechanic!!If it was easy, everyone would be a mechanic!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420428411794914404.post-33414197914806040422010-11-02T17:50:20.645-06:002010-11-02T17:50:20.645-06:00Ian...try a "can" oil wrench. It fits ov...Ian...try a "can" oil wrench. It fits over the bottom of the oil filter and you use just a ratchet and extension. Mine are in a hard to access area also and a "band type wrench with a swivel handel won't work either.<br /><br />Guess those companies figure if they make it hard enough on us..we'll go to the dealership for the oil change and pay the big bucks...WRONG!!!Covnitkepr1https://www.blogger.com/profile/14155059748601952927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420428411794914404.post-25049266747147206452010-11-02T09:09:51.314-06:002010-11-02T09:09:51.314-06:00You are so right! We've an honest mechanic. We...You are so right! We've an honest mechanic. We've been "taken" before.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012982939454873340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420428411794914404.post-41204205658080566742010-11-02T06:39:39.333-06:002010-11-02T06:39:39.333-06:00Been there - done that! Know exactly what you mea...Been there - done that! Know exactly what you mean!Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5420428411794914404.post-60695124869748679332010-11-01T16:04:54.036-06:002010-11-01T16:04:54.036-06:00Yup, you either do the work yourself or you trust ...Yup, you either do the work yourself or you trust that the folks at the "quick change" places actually do what they advertise. At least you're handy enough to do it yourself (even with a little frustration mixed in...)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510099344729038541noreply@blogger.com