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Daughter just purchased a 2017 Toyota Tacoma V6 with 140K miles. Very occasionally, at startup a very noticable white/grey plume emerges from the exhaust pipe. No particular smell. Have not had it long enough to determine any oil or coolant.usage. Any ideas?

I know that we just had a discussion on gravity charcoal grills. But I am intrigued by the smaller pellet grills. I like the idea of taking it with us camping. Some of the ones that I see are the Traeger Ranger, Z grill 200a and the Pit Boss Pit Stop. I know that I would be limited on the amount...

A letter from the Southeast United States Question: is there anybody left in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont? I swear every third license plate that I see is from out of state. Every time I go into an ace hardware or a big box store or Walmart or something I’m...

I have a Browning Buckmark 22LR that I was thinking of adding a red (green)dot to. Looking for recommendations for a decent 3 MOA red dot. Vortex Venom is around $250. I would like to keep it under $200, if possible. Swampfox brand looks interesting at $175 but I have not heard anything about...

I haven’t seen any threads on this topic. As a person who occasionally dabbles in real estate, Any thoughts on how this decision will change how realtors get paid? Will FSBOs become more common. Will realtors stop selling the lower tier houses as commissions shrink. Are buyers willing to pay 3%...

Currently, she now uses the wife’s old 2009 Toyota RAV4 with 260,000 miles on it. I feel it has reached the end of its useful life. I have offered to go halvsies with my daughter to get her a better, more reliable vehicle. Under $20k, looking for suggestions of something that’s fun but still...

I occasionally like to listen to music on longer cross countries but not often enough to justify paying for a service. I have a couple of hundred CDs that would be great to loisten to. I am not very smart, so please keep it simple. Do they still make MP3 players?

That’s about it. Glad to be able to get things moving again. A little apprehensive about what 2024 might bring.

You know which part I’m talking about, the left over tapered end.

My daughter will be graduating from Navy OCS next July 12th. No surprise, but the Newport hotels are pricy. I know nothing about the area. Does anyone have any recommendations for someplace else local that would be nice enough but less money. I am thinking of flying into Newport State.

A Socio economic discussion about boomers. Disclaimer I’m a boomer. But a late one. So right now, boomers are buying stuff and spending money. The southeast and southwest of seeing a flood of baby boomers buying houses, buying boats, buying airplanes. The oldest of the boomers are pushing 80. As...

Damaged this ribbon cable installing a pistol rack in the door of my gun safe. 16 conductor, 28awg? Foot long. I looked on amazon. The raw cable is available but not an assembly. I am not electronically setup tool wise.

A small group at the local range has started a chapter. Just curious if anybody has any direct experience. I like the idea of a low intensity competition. what would be a good rifle for base competition.

I always liked his content an sense of humor. All good things come to an end, I guess.

One of our local barbecue places offers a smoked turkey for Thanksgiving when ordered in advance. Has anybody done this? is it a good idea? Part of me thinks it would be dry. My wife does a pretty good turkey, but I was thinking of giving it a try.

I stopped by my local Academy Sports and it all looked fairly normal. YT is full of talking heads calling for a shortage due to various issues. Anybody?

They are astonishingly expensive. They don't have a good reputation for reliability and they have high depreciation. 5 year cost of ownership is just at $100K https://www.edmunds.com/land-rover/discovery/2023/cost-to-own/?style=401940914. :hairraise: Out here in the country, no one that I know...

Potta potties are filling up and can't be emptied due to the rains closing the access road. Never really understood the whole concept. But each to his own.

https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/three-marines-killed-in-osprey-crash/ Never liked the aircraft. No plan 'B'

So, what do you keep in the truck box? Tools, road flares, tire inflator? Roadside emergency kit? Tow strap? I am assembling useful items and looking for ideas.