What first world problem did you have today?

[IronWing]

I'm losing first world status again. My car got chewed up by the ROUSes and is in the shop so I'm stuck at home. The gas company busted a water main (again) so I'm stuck at home with no running water.

 

[snoopy7548]

I'm losing first world status again. My car got chewed up by the ROUSes and is in the shop so I'm stuck at home. The gas company busted a water main (again) so I'm stuck at home with no running water.

Hopefully the water company will bust a gas main in order to even everything out.

 

[IronWing]

The water is back on now and the car might be ready this afternoon. Packrats ate a bunch of wires causing the car to throw codes for all sorts of crap. Once the wires are replaced, the mechanics have to see if any of the codes are real.

 

[Ajay]

Old Dewalt cordless Drill batteries are nearly dead (NiCad).
Can't decide if I want to buy a new pair, or switch to lithium.

 

[BoomerD]

Old Dewalt cordless Drill batteries are nearly dead (NiCad).
Can't decide if I want to buy a new pair, or switch to lithium.

Not a lot of difference in price...in fact, if your NiCd stuff is 18v, the new 20v Batteries won't work w/o an adapter

 

[Ajay]

Not a lot of difference in price...in fact, if your NiCd stuff is 18v, the new 20v Batteries won't work w/o an adapter

Yeah, I know that now. Can't actually find the right replacement battery (except from Dewalt, for $$200!) Might just wind up getting a new Drill/battery/charger combo - it's cheaper!

 

[BoomerD]

Depending on your drill, I find this adapter kit:

DEWALT 18V to 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Battery Adapter Kit (2 Pack) DCA2203C - The Home Depot

Add versatility to your toolbox with the DEWALT DCA2203C 20-Volt MAX to 18-Volt battery adapter kit. This adapter allows you to use selected DEWALT 20-Volt MAX lithium-ion slide pack batteries with DEWALT

www.homedepot.com

For less money:

DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver, (2) 20V 1.3Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag DCD771C2 - The Home Depot

The DEWALT DCD771C2 20V MAX* Cordless Drill/Driver Kit is designed with a high-performance motor that delivers 300 unit Watt out (UWO) of power. The compact, lightweight design allows you to work in tight

www.homedepot.com

DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX Cordless Brushless Compact 1/2 in. Hammer Drill, (2) 20V 1.3Ah Batteries, Charger, and Bag DCD709C2 - The Home Depot

This brushless compact cordless hammer drill/driver kit includes two 20V MAX* lithium ion batteries, charger, and carrying bag. It is only 6.9 in. front to back, and its high-performance brushless motor

www.homedepot.com

DEWALT 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless 1/2 in. Compact Hammer Drill with Battery 3.0Ah, Charger and Tool Bag-DCD778L1 - The Home Depot

The DEWALT DCD778L1 20-Volt MAX XR Lithium Ion Brushless Compact Hammerdrill Kit is lightweight and compact for working in tight spaces for long periods of time. A high-speed transmission delivers 2 speed

www.homedepot.com

If you don't care about sticking with Dewalt:

RIDGID 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver and Impact Driver 2-Tool Combo Kit with (2) 2.0 Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag R96021

RIDGID introduces the 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver and Impact Driver 2-Tool Combo Kit with (2) 2.0 Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag. This kit provides the power to tackle the most demanding jobsite

www.homedepot.com

I've had Ridgid cordless tools for about 10 years. Dependable, rugged, lifetime service agreement once you register the tool with Ridgid.

 

[highland145]

I've had Ridgid cordless tools for about 10 years. Dependable, rugged, lifetime service agreement once you register the tool with Ridgid.

But is the Misses happy?

 

[Ajay]

Depending on your drill, I find this adapter kit:

DEWALT 18V to 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Battery Adapter Kit (2 Pack) DCA2203C - The Home Depot

Add versatility to your toolbox with the DEWALT DCA2203C 20-Volt MAX to 18-Volt battery adapter kit. This adapter allows you to use selected DEWALT 20-Volt MAX lithium-ion slide pack batteries with DEWALT

www.homedepot.com

For less money:

DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver, (2) 20V 1.3Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag DCD771C2 - The Home Depot

The DEWALT DCD771C2 20V MAX* Cordless Drill/Driver Kit is designed with a high-performance motor that delivers 300 unit Watt out (UWO) of power. The compact, lightweight design allows you to work in tight

www.homedepot.com

DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX Cordless Brushless Compact 1/2 in. Hammer Drill, (2) 20V 1.3Ah Batteries, Charger, and Bag DCD709C2 - The Home Depot

This brushless compact cordless hammer drill/driver kit includes two 20V MAX* lithium ion batteries, charger, and carrying bag. It is only 6.9 in. front to back, and its high-performance brushless motor

www.homedepot.com

DEWALT 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless 1/2 in. Compact Hammer Drill with Battery 3.0Ah, Charger and Tool Bag-DCD778L1 - The Home Depot

The DEWALT DCD778L1 20-Volt MAX XR Lithium Ion Brushless Compact Hammerdrill Kit is lightweight and compact for working in tight spaces for long periods of time. A high-speed transmission delivers 2 speed

www.homedepot.com

If you don't care about sticking with Dewalt:

RIDGID 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver and Impact Driver 2-Tool Combo Kit with (2) 2.0 Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag R96021

RIDGID introduces the 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver and Impact Driver 2-Tool Combo Kit with (2) 2.0 Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag. This kit provides the power to tackle the most demanding jobsite

www.homedepot.com

I've had Ridgid cordless tools for about 10 years. Dependable, rugged, lifetime service agreement once you register the tool with Ridgid.

Depending on your drill, I find this adapter kit:

DEWALT 18V to 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Battery Adapter Kit (2 Pack) DCA2203C - The Home Depot

Add versatility to your toolbox with the DEWALT DCA2203C 20-Volt MAX to 18-Volt battery adapter kit. This adapter allows you to use selected DEWALT 20-Volt MAX lithium-ion slide pack batteries with DEWALT

www.homedepot.com

For less money:

DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver, (2) 20V 1.3Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag DCD771C2 - The Home Depot

The DEWALT DCD771C2 20V MAX* Cordless Drill/Driver Kit is designed with a high-performance motor that delivers 300 unit Watt out (UWO) of power. The compact, lightweight design allows you to work in tight

www.homedepot.com

DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX Cordless Brushless Compact 1/2 in. Hammer Drill, (2) 20V 1.3Ah Batteries, Charger, and Bag DCD709C2 - The Home Depot

This brushless compact cordless hammer drill/driver kit includes two 20V MAX* lithium ion batteries, charger, and carrying bag. It is only 6.9 in. front to back, and its high-performance brushless motor

www.homedepot.com

DEWALT 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless 1/2 in. Compact Hammer Drill with Battery 3.0Ah, Charger and Tool Bag-DCD778L1 - The Home Depot

The DEWALT DCD778L1 20-Volt MAX XR Lithium Ion Brushless Compact Hammerdrill Kit is lightweight and compact for working in tight spaces for long periods of time. A high-speed transmission delivers 2 speed

www.homedepot.com

If you don't care about sticking with Dewalt:

RIDGID 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver and Impact Driver 2-Tool Combo Kit with (2) 2.0 Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag R96021

RIDGID introduces the 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver and Impact Driver 2-Tool Combo Kit with (2) 2.0 Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag. This kit provides the power to tackle the most demanding jobsite

www.homedepot.com

I've had Ridgid cordless tools for about 10 years. Dependable, rugged, lifetime service agreement once you register the tool with Ridgid.

Thanks Boomer for all the hard work!

 

[sdifox]

But is the Misses happy?

As long as he's got the recip saw dildo attachment.

Spoiler: Spoiler

 

[BoomerD]

But is the Misses happy?

She's fond of my rigid tool.....

 

[Red Squirrel]

Well this sucks. There's a domain I wanted and it was going to auction. I placed a proxy bid just a few dollars over asking to make sure I'm in the auction.

And the auction never happened. No idea WTF happened, but it's just in some weird limbo mode now. I also can't place a higher proxy bid anymore. Had I known I would have put in the max I am willing to pay... I figured this was going to be a live auction. I've done this before and that's normally how it works.

The only thing I can think of is maybe someone managed to snatch it before the auction site got it, but it would be nice if it told me that instead of making me guess whats going on.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Ok so the auction started... but that was a stressful wait not knowing WTF was going on. Also turns out it lasts 3 days, damnit! Was hoping to do this tonight. Now I need to make sure to be available near the end and that falls on Sunday... hope my family does not need me for anything.

 

[snoopy7548]

She's fond of my rigid tool.....

Probably takes a few hundred yanks to even get going though. You know, old age and all that.

 

[IronWing]

The water is back on now and the car might be ready this afternoon. Packrats ate a bunch of wires causing the car to throw codes for all sorts of crap. Once the wires are replaced, the mechanics have to see if any of the codes are real.

Most lopsided repair ever: five dollars in parts and $900 in labor. As much as I don't like it, I can see why labor would be very high to track down rodent damaged wiring, replace it, repeat until all is well again.

 

[BoomerD]

Probably takes a few hundred yanks to even get going though. You know, old age and all that.

You say "a few hundred yanks" like that's a bad thing...

 

[BarkingGhostar]

She's fond of my rigid tool.....

I bet she hangs out at the tool section of HD/Lowes, too.

 

[highland145]

I bet she hangs out at the tool section of HD/Lowes, too.

eyeing the dewalts

 

[Red Squirrel]

Can always go with a Borsch, now that's a proper choocher!

SDS bits that lock in place, for her pleasure.

 

[BarkingGhostar]

Giving her more than the run around.

 

[BoomerD]

I bet she hangs out at the tool section of HD/Lowes, too.

she prefers the lumber department...she wants WOOD!

 

[Red Squirrel]

she prefers the lumber department...she wants WOOD!

That's expensive taste! Anyone see the price of wood lately?

 

[highland145]

That's expensive taste! Anyone see the price of wood lately?

Getting near scarf prices.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Pretty soon they'll be grinding up old scarves and purses to make chipboard with it!

 

[sdifox]

Bought some mailing labels (30 per sheet) to label my Chinese spices and starches. Got the template setup right, go the Chinese right but didn't check the English. Since I was copying and pasting from label to label. So now I have 3 different starches that have the same English name...