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I try to avoid spanking grandchildren (of course the children, two girls are grown now). But every once in a while. They may get a swat. Most of the time it is not hard enough to inflict pain. But to get their attention and let them know that their behavior is not tolerated. We use time...

My one daughter has a pig's heart valve to replace one that was going bad. I wonder if that falls into the same category for Muslims?

I heard years ago (no idea if it is true), that some of the German police force had VW beetles with Porsche engines in them. Talk about some get up and go.

Of course I have seen at least three cases of public urination by a child (boy) when bathroom was available close by. The parent did nothing to stop the child.

With mountain bike tires, I can pretty easily use brute force. But for smaller wheels or road bike tires (12 inch kids wheels, 700 cc or 27 inch wheels), then sometimes I need a tool.

I have used screwdrivers in the past (it is a wonder I did not puncture the tube). I was surprised that in the box for one tube I bought, it included a couple of plastic tire tools. I already had set, now I have two. Far better than a screwdriver.

I drive a full size pickup truck. No too many vehicles want challenge that one.

That works well for me also. I also seems to help to start putting the tire on at the core and work from there. It seems to seat better that way.

And of course when re-installing the tire. Always check to make sure the tube is not getting pinched by the tire. Likewise, avoid using any sharp tools (i.e., screwdriver) on the tire to get it back on the rim.

Not to hijack, but your last line reminds me of a commercial that was on television years ago of a small car pulling a large boat up a hill, engine screaming (not really possible, but what an image).

When I was in college, I was required to read some early American literature (John Smith and The Courtship of Miles Standish comes to mind). Put me to sleep real quick. .

I heard a story about how a large number of native american women disappear every year, but their stories never make the press.

Did not work for me. Got the number of chocolates right but reduced my age by 16 years.

A tad. I live in California also. I live in the central valley which I consider somewhat normal. But then I travel to other areas (San Francisco, Los Angeles, etc.) and I begin to wonder what is considered 'normal' in those areas. But I digress from the thread.

We have our variety of thorns here (we call them goat heads). They will go through a bicycle tire with ease. I used to have some liners that went between the tube and the tire. Very effective shield. They now make tires with kevlar. I have not tried to see what will go through them.

Not sure where you heard that the tire are not supposed to be wider than the rim. But in most cases the tire is wider than the rim. But it really depends on the kind of tire you are needing, I have a mountain bike that I use for commuting. The tires required are a bit aggressive for street...

I have always had an issue with the government always hiring the lowest bidder. I know we are trying to save tax payers money. But somehow it doesn't always seem to work out.

Two blonds walk into a bar. You would have thought one of them would have seen it.

Similar to a blond joke I have heard.

I very good balance, especially on my bicycle (even with the extra pounds). So far I have no fear going up ladders and getting on the roof of my house. I just need to lose some weight to make it easier to get around.