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Lori Dee

#1260
February 22, 2025, 07:37:10 AM
Quote from: Emma1017 on February 22, 2025, 07:32:12 AMLori, are you driving a Wrangler?  We developed something called a "Death Rattle" on our Jeep that is a known problem and Jeep won't cover it.  We had to replace the damper on the steering column ourselves... neither my wife nor I got under the Jeep to do it, as romantic as that could be. 

We hired mechanics with strong backs to do it.

I have a 2015 Jeep Patriot. It is not made for off-road use but does great on the highway. The Wranglers are made for off-road use, so I wonder if something vibrated loose. 4WD systems add a lot of extra vibration to the front end, including the steering mechanism.

Did they find the issue and get it fixed?
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ChrissyRyan

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February 22, 2025, 08:02:14 AM
Quote from: Emma1017 on February 22, 2025, 07:32:12 AMThere was a story about a couple who built their home out of concrete and stone and survived the California fires unharmed. Any rebuilding plans should focus on that. I have also wondered why storm shelters were not made mandatory for RV parks. I suspect that politics kills off any attempts at rational construction codes. After the flooding of Hurricane Sandy, houses on the beach near me must be raised to get insurance coverage of any kind.  The insurance companies' rates respond better than the government does.

Lori, are you driving a Wrangler?  We developed something called a "Death Rattle" on our Jeep that is a known problem and Jeep won't cover it.  We had to replace the damper on the steering column ourselves... neither my wife nor I got under the Jeep to do it, as romantic as that could be. 

We hired mechanics with strong backs to do it.



 



Was this an expensive repair?
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Sephirah

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February 22, 2025, 02:14:22 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 20, 2025, 07:05:05 PMYou may wish to watch the movie TWISTER, and the many of the tornado movies and documentaries.

It is quite scary to be in the vicinity of a tornado.




Twister is actually in my top 3 of favourite movies of all time. I've seen it so much that as a kid I literally wore the VHS cassette out. Wasn't a big fan of the sequel. Didn't really work without Bill Paxton, may he rest in peace.

I eat this stuff up. Any movie based on some kind of natural disaster... call it morbid obsession... it pushes my buttons. Yeah it's actually terrifying. But that's kind of part of the appeal. I think that's why storm... erm... followers (sorry profanity filter) do it... as well as to be able to better alert people to what's going on. I am not an adrenaline junkie, but that... I could make an exception for. I watch all the natural disaster documentaries I can get my hands on, lol. There's probably something really wrong with me. ;D
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Emma1017

#1263
February 22, 2025, 03:54:49 PM


Hey Lori, my wrangler is a 2019.  We take it on the beach but most of the wear and tear is NYC potholes that can eat a car. My local mechanic charged me $145 installed which I thought was fair. Of course, Jeep charged for the part.

Sephirah I agree about Bill Paxton making the movie work.  He made Titanic workable.  My favorite disaster film is  2012, a little cheesy but it has great scenes like when the plane flies under the subway train.

The other two I love are Armageddon and The Day After Tomorrow.

Lori, I know you have favorites!

EllenW

#1264
February 22, 2025, 04:11:27 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 21, 2025, 09:11:49 PMBrick and stone and concrete are fireproof, a plus.


Except, brick buildings come down in earthquakes, that is why since 1933, brick buildings are not, legal in California

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February 22, 2025, 04:30:38 PM
Quote from: EllenW on February 22, 2025, 04:11:27 PMExcept, brick buildings come down in earthquakes, that is why since 1933, brick buildings are not, legal in California

Ellen

Yes that is true to a very great extent.  Brick buildings can possibly be retrofitted and in some cases bricks can be used if strict regulations are followed when using them for new construction.  (If you believe what is on the Internet about this.)

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Sephirah

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February 22, 2025, 04:36:42 PM
They aren't even terribly good in a fire. Ask any Aussie.
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Lori Dee

#1267
February 22, 2025, 04:41:51 PM
Quote from: Emma1017 on February 22, 2025, 03:54:49 PMMy favorite disaster film is  2012, a little cheesy but it has great scenes like when the plane flies under the subway train.

The other two I love are Armageddon and The Day After Tomorrow.

Lori, I know you have favorites!

Those are right up there.  ;D

Also Waterworld, and for something a little different, Children of Men.
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ChrissyRyan

#1268
February 22, 2025, 04:57:02 PM
One could use concrete and steel. I wonder what material is used for 3D printed outside walls, and of their fire resistant properties.


Quote from: Sephirah on February 22, 2025, 04:36:42 PMThey aren't even terribly good in a fire. Ask any Aussie.
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Sephirah

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February 22, 2025, 05:12:40 PM
Quote from: Lori Dee on February 22, 2025, 04:41:51 PMThose are right up there.  ;D

Also Waterworld, and for something a little different, Children of Men.


Children of Men is an amazing movie.

I think my respect for you just went up a hundred points, Lori. Because almost no one knows of that movie. I also quite liked Waterworld, although Kevin kind of tried a bit too hard to do the Mad Max on water vibe.
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Lori Dee

#1270
February 22, 2025, 05:31:04 PM
Quote from: Sephirah on February 22, 2025, 05:12:40 PMChildren of Men is an amazing movie.

I think my respect for you just went up a hundred points, Lori. Because almost no one knows of that movie. I also quite liked Waterworld, although Kevin kind of tried a bit too hard to do the Mad Max on water vibe.

That he did.  ;D

Then there are "The Island", the "Divergent" movies, and "The Maze Runner" movies. All sort of the same theme but with different takes.

I'm a fan of "The Hunger Games" too, but I love Jennifer Laurence. One of hers that the critics hated but I love is "Passengers" where she and Chris Pratt are stranded aboard a colony ship in space.
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Sephirah

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February 22, 2025, 05:40:25 PM
I have not seen The island. But I have seen at least a couple of the Divergent, and Maze Runner movies. They seem very tailored to... the popcorn swilling kids on this generation. I don't know. They are the Robocop of this generation. And I don't mean that utter garbage robocop remake.

I have seen the hunger games movies. I don't know how I feel. They're okay. The idea is probably something we should be doing in today's world.

I like Jen, too. She is a really good actress.
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February 22, 2025, 05:42:57 PM
I would like to see a new Star Trek movie.
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Sephirah

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February 22, 2025, 05:58:14 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 22, 2025, 05:42:57 PMI would like to see a new Star Trek movie.

Me, too! With Chris Pine and Zack Quinto, and Simon Pegg. I know there've been whisperings about it but the third one really didn't do so well because... I mean... you don't have a franchise set in space then set most of it on a planet. That just doesn't work. The show didn't work doing that kind of thing and movies don't work doing it either.
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ChrissyRyan

#1274
February 22, 2025, 06:25:37 PM
Quote from: Sephirah on February 22, 2025, 05:58:14 PMMe, too! With Chris Pine and Zack Quinto, and Simon Pegg. I know there've been whisperings about it but the third one really didn't do so well because... I mean... you don't have a franchise set in space then set most of it on a planet. That just doesn't work. The show didn't work doing that kind of thing and movies don't work doing it either.


You might enjoy the movie PLEASE STAND BY, if you are a Star Trek fanatic. 

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Sephirah

#1275
February 22, 2025, 06:29:40 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 22, 2025, 06:25:37 PMYou might enjoy the movie PLEASE STAND BY, if you are a Star Trek fanatic. 



Lol. Chrissy, please get out of my head. It's not a good place for you to be. :P. I have seen that movie. It's awesome.

I am not a fanatic. I don't really care too much about movies one way or the other. Aside from a select few, for very personal reasons.
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Lori Dee

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February 22, 2025, 08:27:44 PM
Quote from: Sephirah on February 22, 2025, 05:40:25 PMI have not seen The island. But I have seen at least a couple of the Divergent, and Maze Runner movies. They seem very tailored to... the popcorn swilling kids on this generation. I don't know. They are the Robocop of this generation. And I don't mean that utter garbage robocop remake.

I have seen the hunger games movies. I don't know how I feel. They're okay. The idea is probably something we should be doing in today's world.

I like Jen, too. She is a really good actress.

The Island is Scarlett Johansen and Ewan McGregor, and other stars. Worth watching at least once.
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February 22, 2025, 08:31:30 PM
Quote from: Sephirah on February 22, 2025, 05:58:14 PMMe, too! With Chris Pine and Zack Quinto, and Simon Pegg. I know there've been whisperings about it but the third one really didn't do so well because... I mean... you don't have a franchise set in space then set most of it on a planet. That just doesn't work. The show didn't work doing that kind of thing and movies don't work doing it either.

I agree. Those three did a great job, then throw in Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, and Rachel Nichols. I thought I was going to be very disappointed since I grew up with Shatner, DeForest Kelley, and Nimoy. But they did a great job.

Quote from: ChrissyRyan on February 22, 2025, 05:42:57 PMI would like to see a new Star Trek movie.

Me too, Chrissy. It is time!
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February 22, 2025, 08:39:28 PM
I am a massive Karl Urban fangirl. Seeing him in The Chronicles of Riddick, The Lord of the Rings, and my second favourite TV show ever... "The Boys", the guy has massive range.
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Lori Dee

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February 22, 2025, 08:44:15 PM
Quote from: Sephirah on February 22, 2025, 08:39:28 PMI am a massive Karl Urban fangirl. Seeing him in The Chronicles of Riddick, The Lord of the Rings, and my second favourite TV show ever... "The Boys", the guy has massive range.

And Judge Dredd.  ;D
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