• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

Status
Not open for further replies.
#12,861
11 weeks into down sizing. House sale is closing tomorrow. Prolly be out either tomorrow or Friday. We would pay a daily rate until we leave.

More packing and moving some stuff that didn't sell to storage. Or maybe drop it off at Good Will. I have a 17ft. stake bed until Saturday.

AND, our room at our daughters' house is not ready. :rollno:

Guess we're gonna hobo it. :thumbsup:

Or, more likely, stumbo it.:laugh:
 
  • Like
Reactions: lowplaces, agedhorse, 12BitSlab and 8 others
#12,862
Stumbo said:
11 weeks into down sizing. House sale is closing tomorrow. Prolly be out either tomorrow or Friday. We would pay a daily rate until we leave.

More packing and moving some stuff that didn't sell to storage. Or maybe drop it off at Good Will. I have a 17ft. stake bed until Saturday.

AND, our room at our daughters' house is not ready. :rollno:

Guess we're gonna hobo it. :thumbsup:

Or, more likely, stumbo it.:laugh:
Click to expand...

Life is a highway full of twists and turns.
 
  • Like
Reactions: BadExample, Stumbo and GonePlaid
#12,873
It's still going to cost me a few thousand to get into something decent, but this certainly makes my wallet feel better. Same body style as mine, but newer years without rust and dents start at close to $4000 and not very close to me. So, I'm looking at newer model Jeep SUV types and other brands. There is a really nice looking pathfinder that was too expensive before I found out I grabbed my ankles for nothing... now in range. Something nicer like that might alleviate the loss of my 10 year relationship with my ride that fit like a glove.
 
  • Like
Reactions: beans-on-toast and GonePlaid
#12,874
BadExample said:
It's still going to cost me a few thousand to get into something decent, but this certainly makes my wallet feel better. Same body style as mine, but newer years without rust and dents start at close to $4000 and not very close to me. So, I'm looking at newer model Jeep SUV types and other brands. There is a really nice looking pathfinder that was too expensive before I found out I grabbed my ankles for nothing... now in range. Something nicer like that might alleviate the loss of my 10 year relationship with my ride that fit like a glove.
Click to expand...
If it means anything, in 2009 I replaced my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (V-8 of course) with an Xterra. That was the very first non-American brand vehicle I ever owned. However, since the Xterra was designed, tested, and built in North America I was obviously easing my way into foreign brands. :)

The X has been pretty impressive and as a life long Jeep owner (actually I still own one) I'll say with all due reverence to that iconic brand, that the Nissan seems a bit less quirky. Good luck with your search!
 
  • Like
Reactions: ric426, beans-on-toast, BadExample and 1 other person
#12,877
Al Kraft said:
If it means anything, in 2009 I replaced my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (V-8 of course) with an Xterra. That was the very first non-American brand vehicle I ever owned. However, since the Xterra was designed, tested, and built in North America I was obviously easing my way into foreign brands. :)

The X has been pretty impressive and as a life long Jeep owner (actually I still own one) I'll say with all due reverence to that iconic brand, that the Nissan seems a bit less quirky. Good luck with your search!
Click to expand...
Funny, I found this at the closest used dealer to me.

640x480.jpg


They were closed at the time I looked. Supposed to be a no haggle dealer. Looks pretty clean except where that trim looks to hang down on the front, it is. It's attached to a rusty cross member which I don't think is frame. Definitely needs a crawl under. 04, around 120K miles.
 
  • Like
Reactions: alaskaleftybass, Al Kraft, beans-on-toast and 1 other person
#12,878
BadExample said:
Funny, I found this at the closest used dealer to me.

View attachment 3261907

They were closed at the time I looked. Supposed to be a no haggle dealer. Looks pretty clean except where that trim looks to hang down on the front, it is. It's attached to a rusty cross member which I don't think is frame. Definitely needs a crawl under. 04, around 120K miles.
Click to expand...
Shoot! That's just broken in @ 120K.;)
 
  • Like
Reactions: beans-on-toast
#12,879
GonePlaid said:
Just outta curiosity, what's the proper(or just good)response to "Thanks for your service"? Being a Vietnam Era vet, being 'thanked' is sorta weird. I like it but it does feel strange.:thumbsup:
Click to expand...

How about closing you eyes, a smile, and a nod to express how you feel about the experience. Words could ruin the moment and a visual is worth ten thousand words.
 
  • Like
Reactions: G-Dog and GonePlaid
Status
Not open for further replies.

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back