hmm.... who is that a picture of?

My mother.

The loon See http://canadiancointree.com/counting/1dollar.jpg

Not to change the subject, but i hate those things..I find about 50 of them a week in cars I clean out...and the banks dont want to convert them when I cash in the rest of my change... :o

that lady is queen elizabeth...i think....we dont use paper for anything less than 5 now

that lady is queen elizabeth...i think....we dont use paper for anything less than 5 now

Queen Elizabeth II actually.

Queen Elizabeth II actually.

she is old......but shes on our side... :o

she is old......but shes on our side... :o

80.

Not to change the subject, but i hate those things..I find about 50 of them a week in cars I clean out...and the banks dont want to convert them when I cash in the rest of my change... :o

You could always send them to me

lmao, I dont even know the exhange rate on them....I'll have to check that out...I'll trade you all the Cdn coinage for the us equivilent.

 

Man...thats .90 each I have to just throw away.....wonder why they dont convert them at the banks...

Maybe they don't even know what they are?

Maybe they don't even know what they are?

This wouldnt suprise me. I went in there the other day with a check from my school. It was for $2400. I only had about $650 in the bank at the time and they said

 

"Sir, we're gonna have to put a hold on this.....there's not enough funds in your account to cover it. We do this to "protect" you." *goofy smile*

 

Me - "If you dont deposit my check today, without a hold, which I've been cashing here for the last 2 years and never had a hold even suggested, you're gonna need more than this 4 ft counter to protect you..a nigha got bills."

 

Teller -"well Sir..."

 

Me - "Well Sir nothing...I have a friend who works in the fraud department here, and the ONLY reason you issue a hold is when you think the check isnt legit. I go to school with him....in fact, why dont you call and ask HIM if the check is good..cause he got the same one today. The fact is, I'm standing here in a work uniform that has my name on my shirt...you dont think I could possibly get a $2400 check, when in fact I deposit more in a month than you make in 6. Handle it. And when you're done I want a sucker.."

 

Teller- "Well, I need to have my manager override it, I already put the hold on..."

 

Me -"Why are you still standing here looking stupid then? Get to it."

 

5 minutes later a manager walks out, apologized for her teller, deposits my check, gives me my $500 cash and I left, with my sucker.

 

I've learned 2 things in my 26 years.

 

1. People Never respect those in uniform (be it Air Force, or a manual labor uniform) with your name on it. I would go somewhere in my blues, or BDU's, people would be friendly, but seriously try to walk over me, or think I am there to open doors and make their life easier. In most cases I was in more of a rush then they were, just trying to get done and back to work. Same goes for my uniforms at my current job. People seem to see it and think I dont make $30K a year and I have the IQ of a rock.

 

2. Showing your ass is sometimes required in this world. People who are in a position of "power" that make minimum wage think they have something to prove by telling you "NO" when in fact they have no justification or right to do so. I used to try to be nice and reason with them, but as a 5'6" white boy with glasses and a shaved head it got nowhere...now I just act loud and obnoxious...this is 100% more effective than logic or reason. Of course this is only an "as needed" act, and I usually fight myself from laughing when I'm doing it. The 1st time I did this was to a police officer. I was driving the Cutlass above, in my BDU's. He flipped around behind me, lit me up and then walked to the car...got to my door and said "I'm sorry, I thought you were someone else" Wichita, Ks is terrible for racial profiling..I jump out and WHO did you think I was?? A Black or Mexican somebody?? He just said have a good day and left...there must have been some GREAT probable cause to pull me over...

 

Sorry...I'll step off my soapbox for tonight...and stop hi-jacking my own thread.

It was nice reading your post. I also feel that way sometimes where I must take a more manageable, but stern approach when conducting business, and I'm usually not laughing inside. I used to let things slide, and go in the other direction so all would good. After seeing so many non-nice people get away with BS, I can no longer tolerate it, and must take action as needed.

Lol. Thanks for the laughs. I need them. I know what Cutlas and Gator mean about the uniform thing. As to dealing with idiots, try full time on bus trying to keep schedule that can be hard.

 

As to my truck. That gloss black paint seals a lot of worries from rain and prying patrol car eyes, especially when in a hurry home from work to try and relax. If it looks looked after, less chance of being pulled over and being served an order to prove road worthiness. That paint also works well on my old black work shoes.

 

Sorry I late posting here. Been on "sabitical" lately not feeling like doing anything. "Working" on it.

 

As to your Blazers. Looks to me like my fave black one of the 2 has had mega cash spent on it to allow use of such big tires. Likely a suspension or body lift kit. Also looks like either very expensive rims to extend wheels out from vehicle to allow proper turning, or hub extenders. If hub extenders, be careful as they are more likely to break or bend your axles. Mine has the normal suspension lift allowed br turning up the front suspension bars under middle to max. As well as longer brackets at rear between leaf rear and frame. With this I get 28" diameter tires max. You appear to have atleast 30 or 31 " tires. Wow. If I'm right, this is the one to fix if not too much too fix.

 

But it will never be a truly rugged off-road banger as the axles and frame are not strong enough to take heavy duty banging. If you take the bumps slow and test a little hill climbing okay.

 

I could go on but this getting long. Any problems or questions feel free to ask me.

 

Here is a very useful link to an automotive forum for all makes of vehicles where I've found and been answered with a lot of help. I'm known there as Cam1959 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?forumid=121 I don't often go there but get daily emails advising me of posts in my s10 blazer threads.

 

Best wishes with your new toys or toy. If you want to have some fun, go with the off-road modified one. If you just want more reliable and problem free transit, maybe go with the more street-wise one.

Actually both Blazers have stock lift. The tires are 31x10.5x15s That is the max size for the Blazers without rubbing the fenders. Even then the wheels rub a little bit at full lock. Nothing a hammer wont take care of. Here's a new pic with the wheels swapped to the one I'm keeping.

 

http://myspace-549.vo.llnwd.net/00875/94/58/875318549_l.jpg

 

As far as hard core off-roading...you'd be amazed at what these can handle. I've taken my 84 in places I never thought it would go without needing a winch to get out. THen again I dont really go bashing on stuff. I see people jumping and climbing stuff all out, which is bad on anything.

4x4 ing is awesome, I want one

Actually both Blazers have stock lift. The tires are 31x10.5x15s That is the max size for the Blazers without rubbing the fenders. Even then the wheels rub a little bit at full lock. Nothing a hammer wont take care of. Here's a new pic with the wheels swapped to the one I'm keeping.

 

http://myspace-549.vo.llnwd.net/00875/94/58/875318549_l.jpg

 

As far as hard core off-roading...you'd be amazed at what these can handle. I've taken my 84 in places I never thought it would go without needing a winch to get out. THen again I dont really go bashing on stuff. I see people jumping and climbing stuff all out, which is bad on anything.

Lookin' good