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by bigolac
Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:32 pm
Forum: Luxury & Lifestyle Forum
Topic: Gettin' Old
Replies: 16
Views: 2853

Re: Gettin' Old

I've owned a pellet stove for over a decade - no fuss, no muss - just drop a bag of pellets in the hopper, and turn it on.

I too split dozens of cords of wood for my folks as a young lad - I kind of enjoyed it.
by bigolac
Fri Jul 08, 2016 7:13 pm
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: VW TDI owners - VW Management puckering up a bit...
Replies: 295
Views: 31657

Re: VW TDI owners - VW Management puckering up a bit...

My buyout option would be around $13.5k for our 09 wagon - not too bad considering we bought it for $11k two years ago..... I also read that VW will pay an additional 30% if your loan value is above the buyout payment. We have two cars under one note - I'm going to try to separate the vehicles into ...
by bigolac
Fri Jul 08, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: 'Doc' Emrick to call Baseball Game
Replies: 5
Views: 945

Re: 'Doc' Emrick to call Baseball Game

Best hockey voice ever - wish I could hear his call.
by bigolac
Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:05 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Buying cell phones w/o a contract recommedation!
Replies: 20
Views: 4958

Re: Buying cell phones w/o a contract recommedation!

Thanks for the recommendation - however, ATT and Tmobile aren't an option where I live.

I've actually been quite happy with pageplus, which uses Verizon towers.

Looks like a nicely specced phone at a great price, though.
by bigolac
Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:46 am
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: VW TDI owners - VW Management puckering up a bit...
Replies: 295
Views: 31657

Re: VW TDI owners - VW Management puckering up a bit...

This isn't like a faulty part - GM ignition, airbags, what have you. This is a willful circumvention of the rules. I'm not expecting a buyback - much too costly. I've read there may be a simple $20 fix to the computer. The problem, as stated above, is the change in fuel economy and torque - obviousl...
by bigolac
Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:40 pm
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: Amazon Prime Video thread
Replies: 7
Views: 865

Re: Amazon Prime Video thread

Sons of Anarchy.
by bigolac
Wed Sep 23, 2015 5:25 pm
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: VW TDI owners - VW Management puckering up a bit...
Replies: 295
Views: 31657

Re: VW TDI owners - VW Management puckering up a bit...

I honestly don't expect any kind of compensation over this situation - the litigation will drag out for a long time and with the mileage I rack up on vehicles, I'll probably have sold it before anything comes of it. It's a great engine, though. With the six speed dsg tranny, it's extremely fun to dr...
by bigolac
Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:59 pm
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: VW TDI owners - VW Management puckering up a bit...
Replies: 295
Views: 31657

Re: VW TDI owners - VW Management puckering up a bit...

I've really liked the idea of clean burning diesel passenger cars. One of the nicest sales-guy "business" cars I've ever used was a Mercedes diesel sedan. It wasn't quick, but it rolled on the highway, was quiet, and got nearly 700 miles to the tank. The engine was pretty bullet proof, using dual t...
by bigolac
Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:23 pm
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: VW TDI owners - VW Management puckering up a bit...
Replies: 295
Views: 31657

VW TDI owners - VW Management puckering up a bit...

As a proud owner of two tdi's (99 Beetle and 09 JSW), I am more than a little miffed at the latest news this weekend: http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-NUXWZM6JTSE901-44SIDIDMH3F3206LJABAVM0V73 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/19/business/volkswagen-is-ordered-to-recall-nearly-500000-vehi...
by bigolac
Mon Aug 17, 2015 2:28 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Ferrofluid Clock is mesmerizing
Replies: 18
Views: 1635

Re: Ferrofluid Clock is mesmerizing

Cool, but 7500 euros cool (limited first run of 24 units)? I'll just keep watching the video.
by bigolac
Mon Sep 29, 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: Have hazy headlight lenses? I've got just the thing....
Replies: 5
Views: 817

Have hazy headlight lenses? I've got just the thing....

My buddy at work noticed my hazed lenses on my headlights this morning, and said wanna see a neat trick? He took out a can of 'off' - the insect repellent - sprayed it on a rag, and basically wiped all of the oxidation off the damn thing. Pretty sweet. Not sure how long it will last, but I can alway...
by bigolac
Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:27 pm
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: Classic Albums: Aja by Steely Dan 1977
Replies: 6
Views: 1043

Re: Classic Albums: Aja by Steely Dan 1977

Great stuff. I just saw them in Madison a few weeks ago - loved the band, the venue, eh not so much. Still a great time.

- Adam
by bigolac
Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Need APP to store DVD & CD info!
Replies: 1
Views: 809

Re: Need APP to store DVD & CD info!

That looks cool as hell - I might have to give it a try - thanks!

- Adam
by bigolac
Mon Mar 03, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Chromebooks
Replies: 18
Views: 2398

Re: Chromebooks

We have a Chromebook - I mainly bought it for my two sons, who have google account through their school. Kind of nice - they can do their homework at home through the Chromebook and there is no excuse that the dog ate it, etc... it's all in the cloud...... ;) It's kind of kludgy (I believe it's a ge...
by bigolac
Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:19 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Joyeux Noël, Mes Amis
Replies: 33
Views: 2475

Re: Joyeux Noël, Mes Amis

I have two vibrating sons as well - I can relate..

Have a great Christmas!

- Adam
by bigolac
Sat Dec 21, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: The Nicest Gift I've Ever Received
Replies: 58
Views: 2637

Re: The Nicest Gift I've Ever Received

Great story - thanks for sharing!

- Adam
by bigolac
Sun Dec 01, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Anyone Have Galaxy Tab 3 or Nexus 7?
Replies: 34
Views: 4041

Re: Anyone Have Galaxy Tab 3 or Nexus 7?

I've got a 1st gen Nexus 7 that I really do like. I just find myself using my smartphone with cell data capabilities more (I never seem to be within wi-fi area when I'm on the road). The only knock I can give both the 1st and 2nd gen Nexus 7, as well as ANY apple device, is there is no modular memo...
by bigolac
Sun Dec 01, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Anyone Have Galaxy Tab 3 or Nexus 7?
Replies: 34
Views: 4041

Re: Anyone Have Galaxy Tab 3 or Nexus 7?

I've got a 1st gen Nexus 7 that I really do like. I just find myself using my smartphone with cell data capabilities more (I never seem to be within wi-fi area when I'm on the road). The only knock I can give both the 1st and 2nd gen Nexus 7, as well as ANY apple device, is there is no modular memor...
by bigolac
Tue Nov 26, 2013 7:27 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Pelican cases
Replies: 24
Views: 2422

Re: Pelican cases

Why don't you do me a favor and consider mine?

viewtopic.php?f=55&t=29976

Just kidding - the custom case design looks pretty cool.

- Adam
by bigolac
Mon Nov 25, 2013 8:29 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Android 4.2.2 powered Kindle Fire
Replies: 2
Views: 823

Re: Android 4.2.2 powered Kindle Fire

Nice - how hard was it to root and install the rom?
by bigolac
Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:46 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Lions game!
Replies: 18
Views: 1538

Re: Lions game!

This should be a great game... but no dog in this fight..

Have fun!
by bigolac
Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:09 pm
Forum: Luxury & Lifestyle Forum
Topic: Need new laptop...
Replies: 43
Views: 4639

Re: Need new laptop...

Once you get your files recovered, you could try installing Ubuntu or some other flavor of Linux if it suits you...

You could always try hitting f8 during the boot screen to see if safe mode works.

- Adam
by bigolac
Fri Aug 16, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: A sub $300 micro that actually looks......worth it ?!?
Replies: 40
Views: 2630

Re: A sub $300 micro that actually looks......worth it ?!?

Love the movement - I can't pull the trigger, but can patiently wait for the early adopters to move one... ;)

- Adam
by bigolac
Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Question and Comment - Video Games
Replies: 3
Views: 928

Re: Question and Comment - Video Games

Ok - I bought it. Have to say, it's a very gritty shooter - much like the first two. Graphics are almost unbelievable - gameplay is great as well. So glad I waited for the price to drop from $60 to $14, but I suppose that's pretty much like all video games - the lose their value over time pretty qui...