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I got a little sun on the neck yesterday.

First time the new cat has layed on me. Snagglepuss was on me earlier, and he jumped up a couple times to sniff her. This time I had pie and ice cream, and he kept jumping on me, finally he just layed down on my lap.
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Got 2 extra bags of trash out today. Little chilly at 51°
 
   / Good morning!!!! #147,552  

Don, this may be my week for veggie sandwiches. I was thinking of the Cobb Blue salad but wonder if it's enough protein. For lunch with a roll, probably.

just been goofing off. Feels good.

Car nav lost its brain on way home from church outside of Newtown on Eagle Road. It rebooted but I'm going to keep an eye on it. Or not...
Car is going back in to dealership for a "we owe", wheel rash repair on one wheel.
And now I feel a slight shudder in the front brakes. They put new rear pads on but I don't see anything done to front brakes in 38k miles.
Feels like the rotor is slightly warped. Lot of different opinions on right way to do brakes. Is truing on a lathe ok or are all new rotors needed?
Wonder what new rotors and pads would be for front pair. I'm going to mention to them and see what kind of solution they offer.
I do not need slotted and drilled rotors and a Brembo badge. But a rotor that resisted rust would sure be nice.
 
   / Good morning!!!! #147,553  

Don, this may be my week for veggie sandwiches. I was thinking of the Cobb Blue salad but wonder if it's enough protein. For lunch with a roll, probably.
Yes, all the vegetables, especially the edamame contains protein.
 
   / Good morning!!!! #147,554  
Car nav lost its brain on way home from church outside of Newtown on Eagle Road. It rebooted but I'm going to keep an eye on it. Or not...
Car is going back in to dealership for a "we owe", wheel rash repair on one wheel.
And now I feel a slight shudder in the front brakes. They put new rear pads on but I don't see anything done to front brakes in 38k miles.
Feels like the rotor is slightly warped. Lot of different opinions on right way to do brakes. Is truing on a lathe ok or are all new rotors needed?

Depends on how worn (and warped) they are.

All rotors (and brake drums) have a minimum beyond which they are to be discarded.

The dealership should measure them with a micrometer and make the determination whether they can be machined before doing so.
 
   / Good morning!!!! #147,555  

Don, this may be my week for veggie sandwiches. I was thinking of the Cobb Blue salad but wonder if it's enough protein. For lunch with a roll, probably.

just been goofing off. Feels good.

Car nav lost its brain on way home from church outside of Newtown on Eagle Road. It rebooted but I'm going to keep an eye on it. Or not...
Car is going back in to dealership for a "we owe", wheel rash repair on one wheel.
And now I feel a slight shudder in the front brakes. They put new rear pads on but I don't see anything done to front brakes in 38k miles.
Feels like the rotor is slightly warped. Lot of different opinions on right way to do brakes. Is truing on a lathe ok or are all new rotors needed?
Wonder what new rotors and pads would be for front pair. I'm going to mention to them and see what kind of solution they offer.
I do not need slotted and drilled rotors and a Brembo badge. But a rotor that resisted rust would sure be nice.

Nowadays new rotors are the way to go, often cheaper than turning old ones.
 
   / Good morning!!!! #147,556  
Yes, all the vegetables, especially the edamame contains protein.

One of our favorite restaurants has an edamame appetizer with an incredible sauce. Might be having some this coming Tue.
 
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   / Good morning!!!! #147,557  

Don, this may be my week for veggie sandwiches. I was thinking of the Cobb Blue salad but wonder if it's enough protein. For lunch with a roll, probably.

just been goofing off. Feels good.

Car nav lost its brain on way home from church outside of Newtown on Eagle Road. It rebooted but I'm going to keep an eye on it. Or not...
Car is going back in to dealership for a "we owe", wheel rash repair on one wheel.
And now I feel a slight shudder in the front brakes. They put new rear pads on but I don't see anything done to front brakes in 38k miles.
Feels like the rotor is slightly warped. Lot of different opinions on right way to do brakes. Is truing on a lathe ok or are all new rotors needed?
Wonder what new rotors and pads would be for front pair. I'm going to mention to them and see what kind of solution they offer.
I do not need slotted and drilled rotors and a Brembo badge. But a rotor that resisted rust would sure be nice.
The last few times that I have had a brake pedal shudder their have been two causes and neither were the rotors being "warped".
One was new pads on a used rotor, the rotors had a ridge on the outer edge, turned that ridge off and everything was fine,
true shade tree rotor turning, I used my 4 1/2" grinder and just ground of the ridge not touching the main part of the rotor.
edited to add; the ridge was from rusting

The rest have required new rotors but they were not warped, the surface of the rotors had developed almost a fish scale appearance on a couple of spots were the pads had stuck to the rotors. They even felt similar to fish scales run your fingers one way and smooth, run your fingers the other way and and lose some skin and get metal slivers.
The pads had rusted or seized lightly to the rotors and actually pulled slivers loose.
 
   / Good morning!!!! #147,558  
The last few times that I have had a brake pedal shudder their have been two causes and neither were the rotors being "warped".
One was new pads on a used rotor, the rotors had a ridge on the outer edge, turned that ridge off and everything was fine,
true shade tree rotor turning, I used my 4 1/2" grinder and just ground of the ridge not touching the main part of the rotor.
edited to add; the ridge was from rusting

The rest have required new rotors but they were not warped, the surface of the rotors had developed almost a fish scale appearance on a couple of spots were the pads had stuck to the rotors. They even felt similar to fish scales run your fingers one way and smooth, run your fingers the other way and and lose some skin and get metal slivers.
The pads had rusted or seized lightly to the rotors and actually pulled slivers loose.

If a mechanic says only one thing can cause that, go find a new mechanic.
 
   / Good morning!!!! #147,559  
Don the yard effect lights gave that effect low voltage shine on house
 
   / Good morning!!!! #147,560  
I was able to complete cleaning/ sweeping out the dirt and leaves from the garden shed. I was surprised at the amount in there. All blown in before I got the doors and siding redone last fall.

Sweeped and scraped up 4 five gallon buckets. Everything is sealed now, so I expect just light dust from this point. All outdoor tools, chainsaws, and trimmers safely stored in their own spots. The garden tractor too!

BUT----- after getting everything in there and closed up.... I realized that the tiller was supposed to go in first, behind the GT!

Tomorrow is another day......
Time to relax for the evening......knee hurting, back is complaining, neck and shoulders are sore / stiff. I found all the muscles that I didn't use over the winter.....
 

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