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tai1 Posts: 6I just bought a Prius with the solar panel yesterday and today it was 84 plus! Talking about a perfect timing to test the sys out.
When I got back to the car after lunch, I noticed the fan was blowing when I got inside. The cabin temp was ok.. .. I have to encounter more hot/humid days to provide my final impression. So far so good but it was only one day experience.
The A/C button on the key fab is not the air circulation powered by the solar roof. From the user manual, a/c has a 3 min limit but not the fan powered by the solar roof. -
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hihostevo Posts: 59My wife and I are considering trading in our '08 Prius (pkg. 6 Nav/Lthr) for the '10 Prius.
My wife has decided that the Smart Key system is necessary as a basic function of life itself (must be on both front doors and rear hatch)... which means we must choose from the Prius IV or V models.
The basic difference seems to be the V has larger wheels and tires, LED headlamps with auto-leveling, and fog lights. The IV has the ability to have the MoonRoof with Solar Panel (not available on the V).
For those of you who have chosen... why did you choose one over the other... and are you happy with your choice? ie: if you had to do it all over again would you make the same decision?
Does the solar roof keep the car ventilated and the cabin temperature down continuously or does it only operate for a short period of time. Having solar power available for ventilation sounds really neat... especially for us living in Las Vegas, NV... but does it really work... and how well?
If we go with the IV over the V... how difficult/expensive is it to add the fog lights afterward? -
stevegold Posts: 185There are good reasons to prefer a 2010 but the Smart Key is not enough. I use the Smart key of my 2004 and leave it in the car in my garage which is fine but when I'm around town I keep it in my pocket so if I forget to put it back in it's slot when I get home, I have to go back into the house to hunt around for it in my clothes closet. I'm not sure the 2010 even has a slot so I would be even more prone to leave it in my pocket overnight.
hihostevo Posts: 59Steve we never leave the key in the slot... matter of fact I don't believe the key has ever been in the slot...
My wife leaves hers in her purse so that the car recognizes her when she walks up to it and it also prevents her from accidentally forgetting and leaving her purse in the car.
We currently have both an '05 and '08 Prius with the smart key system... and my wife gets quite annoyed when she walks up to other cars and they don't recognize her and unlock the door..... -
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carnaught Desert SWPosts: 1,624I too live in the desert SW and the solar moonroof does a great job of keeping the car many degrees cooler when we're parked out in the sun, One of the reasons we love the car besides its stellar gas mileage is its technology, and the solar moonroof is another neat bit of tech. that doesn't disappoint. The car is a mainly daytime work-horse and thus we didn't need to spend the extra $'s on the LED headlights, etc.. The larger tires/wheels to me mean more expense at the time of their replacement, slightly less gas mileage and a slightly rougher ride. After all, this isn't a sports car.
sas9 Posts: 28I got the IV 6 months ago and love the car. I love the fact that the car recogizes me when I walk up to it and I never have to take the "key" out of my purse. Even after 6 months, I'm still getting used to the smart key system and have to think about starting the car each time I get into it. Maybe one day it will all become automatic to me but it's taking some time.
The car is awesome, rides like a dream and the gas mileage..... gotta love it! Make sure you get the nav, it makes life easy. -
hihostevo Posts: 59Thank you SAS9.......
My wife feels exactly the same way... she has had her package #6 '08 Prius for two years and cannot imagine why all cars do not recognize her when she walks up to any door....
I think we have decided that the Prius IV with the Solar Roof package will give us more functionality than the Prius V which mainly just looks better with the taller wheels and LED headlights. -
rogue9 Posts: 8I live in area where it gets over a hundred in the summer wand I purchased a package three with nav. I came out of a limited sequoia, it had every option available. My point I guess would be what is the main purpose for your purchase.
My wife works for the dealer and she wanted every feature available. I gave it some serious thought and really had to ask myself, what is the main reason for such a drastic change in vehicles.
The answer was not just to be greener, but that was a consideration as well. The main thing for me was to save money on a monthly bases. I wanted the great gas milage as well as a much smaller vehicle price which will obviously lower or car payment.
When she started loading the car up with a bunch of features it seemed to me the whole purpose for the purchase was getting lost in the mix. As I mentioned I live an area that gets rather warm. I didn't enjoy jumping into my sequoia with the leather seats in that kind of heat. I for once got my way and have enjoyed my car immensely. I got the light color exterior as well as interior, and It doesn't warm up anything like my wifes darker prius.
Dont get me wrong creature features are nice but you get bundled up with things you don't want just to get one or two things you do want. I had 22s on my sequoia
So I know about loading up a car with all the things you don't need, guilty here.
They looked cool but made the ride go from luxury to rock like.
My message is Get the car you really want without forgetting about the main reason for the purchase in the first place.
When these things first came out, some dealers were charging thousands over sticker price and they couldn't keep them in stock. Talk about losing perspective for the purchase purpose. You can fill up allot of times for thousands extra these people were paying for the new priuses. -
hihostevo Posts: 59Like you being "Green" is a side benefit and not the mail attraction.
My wife is a Real Estate Agent in Las Vegas and as such puts a lot of miles on her car running clients around. Now my wife loves her Honda Pilot because of its flexibility... and even though it is just he two of us now... she uses every configuration of the vehicle on a routine basis (be it grand-kids, lady friends, clients or whatever).
My wife likes the way the H-Camry drives, but made the decision (hers) that she prefers the higher gas mileage of the Prius as well as the increased flexibility with the hatchback and split fold-down rear seat.
The Smart-Key system is like air and water to her now... so that is a given. We did discuss the Prius III, but she wanted the Smart Key system on all doors, not just the drivers door... so that led us to the IV or V.
I like the "looks" of the V, but believe we will go with what "appears" to be greater functionality of the IV with the solar roof package. Do we actually "need" the solar roof... no..., but I do like the factory Nav system in the Prius as it makes excellent use of the built in screen. There are benefits to after-market Navs (like being able to make simple changes while in motion, but at our age there is also something to be said for the larger screen ).
I really appreciate those that have taken the time to share their feelings and comments... this is one of the truly great things about the internet is the ability to share information and experiences with so many people. -
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jayrider Posts: 3,495Have 2500 miles on my 2010 IV and wondered why there was no warning chime if you left your headlights on. Seems there is an auto shut off. Couldn't find a reference to it anywhere. Also figured out that the rear headrests fold forward to facilitate lowering the seatbacks. This a great ride and fun to drive.
sthoge Posts: 28I rented a 2010 out of Denver this last week and I discovered that if you push the lock button on the key twice, it will shut off the lights immediatly. I wish my 2008 had the delay option for the lights to stay on as they shut off as soon as I open the drivers door. The delayed headlights are a nice feature to have when parking at night and you have to walk to the house. That way your aren't in the dark when you unlock the house door.
rebd Posts: 4I am shopping for a 2010 Prius IV. And I'm considering the factory installed Navigation, only because I want the rear view camera. If I don't get the Navigation system, the dealer has also offered to install an aftermarket rear view mirror which will include a camera, a homelink and compass. Any thoughts on putting these kinds of aftermarket options on the Prius? Any recommended brands? In addition to the camera it must include a homelink. Thanks ahead of time for any opinions.
dmathews3 Posts: 1,739I test drove a Equinox with the camera in the mirror and found the camera was like the outside passenger mirror giving you the look that what ever was behind you was way behind you when in fact it was very near. If theirs is that way, don't waste your money as it sure won't help in backing up.
rebd Posts: 4Thanks everyone for the quick responses.
Mickey, Yes, I have the factory camera on my 2006 prius, so I've gotten used to having one.
Dmathews- I agree. Even the camera image on the regular size monitor seems farther away than it really is, so I'm already used to that. I back out of a 53 foot long driveway everyday and any image (near or far) would be helpful for me to see what's directly behind me.
I guess my main concern is if putting aftermarket stuff on the Prius (like this) could cause some kind of electrical problems.... So that's my only hesitation. -
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dmathews3 Posts: 1,739My wife has a Fusion Hybrid with Nav built into dash on about 7" screen. It is great with actual camera image like it should be not convex like right mirror. It even has the lines in differt colors so you know how far away you are. When it gets to the red line you are about one foot from the object. Great system.
rogue9 Posts: 8You should definitely get the factory navigation. It works well with the other functions of the vehicle such as the phones bluetoothe and rear camera. You can pull up lists of previous calls incoming and outgoing while driving and make a call with one easy touch. The phones voice recognition also works through the nave system. I wouldn't purchase one without the factory nav. I don't look at the backup camera but I do have the kids watch it when I'm backing up. The nave system adds to the vehicles overall ease of function and convenience.
rebd Posts: 4Purchased my 2010 Prius IV yesterday without the Nav. Instead the dealer will be installing an aftermarket (50genk3545) self dimming mirror camera which also has a homelink and compass. The camera screen size on this one is much larger than the factory mirror camera, so it will be quite sufficient.
I seriously considered the NAV, for the reason rogue lists, but decided the Package V with an aftermarket camera would be adequte for my needs, not to mention I do have a gps system and family locator in my cell phone, which I believe is more user friendly and up to date than the Toyota Nav. Thanks everyone for your input. I'll be posting more details in the prices paid discussion. -
greenwannabe1 Posts: 3Still mulling over a Prius purchase so I rented a 2010 for two days to help make my decision. When I test drove a 10 at the dealer, the EV mode was good until 25 MPH---this rental goes to gas mode at 10 MPH. I was able to drive over 10 on one occasion in EV mode however. Anyone have input, I am worried this is one of the electronic issues I have been reading about (although I have not read of this specific issue) ??
bioman Posts: 172I have been driving our 2010 Prius IV since August of 2009. The EV mode is there for publicity purposes only, IMO, The Ni-metal Hydride battery can sustain a drive at about 20 MPH of maybe a mile. When the plug in hybrid with the Lithium Ion battery is put on the market the EV mode will have a significant range upgrade. The car has met or exceeded our expectations. This is especially true since I removed the ugly plastic wheel covers hiding aluminum alloy wheels. Mileage has been in the mid to high 40's with an occasional 50+ MPG tankful. The electronic issues you have been reading about concerns an issue involving the ABS and the the switch over from battery regeneration mode to the mechanical braking system, This problem was fixed with a software upgrade in Jan 2010. It affected cars that were made in the early production runs of the 2010 Prius.
greenwannabe1 Posts: 3Thanks for the reply, I just drove it to lunch and was able to drive twice to 25MPH----once to 10 MPH. Dont really get it but I have not read the manual. Also was able to switch fro ECO mode to EV mode whilst moving at 22 MPH, go figure. Also unable to use EV when just starting out after the car has been sitting, I suppose that has to do with the battery. I have a 3000 foot driveway and would like to get out to the road on EV as I do that four times every work day. Glad you like your Prius, this is a very tough decision for me as I have always been a truck/suv guy. Happy Priusing !
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Taurus SC Insecticide / Termiticide with 9.1 % Fipronil has the same label as the known chemical Termidor SC . Taurus SC is a non-repellant insecticide labeled for termite treatments and for home perimeter treatments. As a non-repellent , the insects do not know it is there, so they don't make attempts to avoid it. They will cross over it , consume or spread Taurus throughout the entire colony.
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Taurus SC Insecticide and Termiticide with 9.1 % Fipronil has the same active ingredient and label as the well known Termidor SC. Taurus SC is a non-repellent insecticide labeled for termite treatments and for home perimeter treatments. Since Taurus is a non-repellent, the insects do not know it is there, so they don't make attempts to avoid it. They will cross over it, and consume or spread Taurus SC throughout the entire colony. It is a water-based suspension concentrate for pre and post-construction termite applications, and to control perimeter pests.
Taurus SC will eliminate termite colonies in 2 to 3 months on average. As an ant control product, Taurus SC is proven to be a very effective ant killer working in just a couple of weeks. Taurus SC is labeled for outdoor use only.
In addition the termites, Taurus SC controls a wide variety of insects including ants, spiders, roaches, centipedes, millipedes, ticks, and many more. It is labeled for barrier applications that targets occasional invaders around structures.
Termite treating the outer perimeter of a structure is basically a matter of treating all of the soil next to the structure. This is usually fairly easy to do. Simply dig a small trench against the foundation of the home 6 inches wide and 6 inches deep is the recommended size.Then apply Taurus SC termiticide into the trench at the rate of 4 gallons of diluted chemical per 10 linear feet at a 0.06% dilution rate.
With most homes this easy job becomes a bit more complicated when you have concrete slabs that meet the building. These most common areas are garages, porches, and patios. Since the soil next to the foundation is covered by the concrete, you must drill through the concrete in order to access and treat the soil. The drill holes should be no farther apart than 12 inches and should be within 6 inches of the foundation. We prefer to use 1/2 inch diameter holes because they are small enough to drill fairly easily, yet large enough to allow the chemical to pass through quickly. The use of a rotary hammer drill is highly recommended. If you don't have a suitable drill you can rent one at most large home improvement stores. Even though the slabs you will drill through are rarely deeper than 6 inches, I can tell you from experience that an 18 inch long bit will keep you from bending over as much and will reduce the strain on your back.
Taurus SC is an excellent insecticide for ant control. Mix 0.8 oz of Taurus per gallon of water in a pump sprayer. Spray around the house 18 inches up the side of your house and 18 inches out from the house setting up a perimeter. Spray 18 inches around where listed pests(including ants) enter, trail around the structure or where they crawl and hide. Make sure to remove vegetation that may be touching the house so the ants and other pests won't be able to bypass the ant treatment.
Spray with Taurus SC mixture in other entry points, such as, doors (don't spray near door handles), windows, pipes, cracks, vents, holes, etc. Make sure to treat the joint where exterior siding (wood, vinyl, aluminum or other similar materials) meets the cement, brick or block foundation. Treat anywhere electrical, cable or telephone wires enter the house.
Apply Taurus SC only twice a year according to label instructions. Spring and Fall times would be ideal application times.
Use Taurus SC to kill and to provide residual control of the following pests:Ants (acrobat, Argentine, big-headed, carpenter, crazy, odorous, pavement,pharaoh, and thief)Use Taurus SC to kill the following pests:Asian lady beetles, darkling beetlesAustralian, Oriental, and smoky brown cockroachesBlack widow, brown recluse, cellar, and hobo spidersBox-elder bugs, pill bugsBrown and dog ticksCentipedesCluster fliesEuropean earwigsHouse cricketsMillipedesPaper wasps*SilverfishYellow jackets* TAURUS SC is not a knockdown agent.
Taurus SC may be sprayed twice a year as a perimeter treatment of the above listed insects.
The 20 oz. bottle makes 25 gallons, and the 78 oz. bottle makes 100 gallons.
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Treatments with Taurus SC should be applied during all the processes of treatment in the soil; up to the final grade installation. Use Taurus SC at the dilution rate of .125% Fipronil as a chemical barrier. Apply at the rate of 4 gallons of finished solution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth for termites.
Slab Treatments-Monolithic, Floating, Supported Concrete Slabs on Ground or in Basements and Crawl Spaces Horizontal treated zones:
Applicator must trench and rod with Taurus SC along foundational walls, foundation elements and pillars. Use it at the rate on the label. If footing is more than 4 feet below grade, treat to a minimum of 4 feet below grade. Use 4 gallons of Taurus SC mixture per 10 linear feet.
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Exterior: Trench or rod along foundational walls with Tarus SC 4 gallons per 10 linear feet. Treat Taurus SC to a minimum depth of 4 feet if footing is more than 4 feet below grade. Trench 6 inches wide with a minimum of 6 inches deep
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Oh, I'm so very sorry. You have posted about your Daddy and told us all how much he meant to you. I'm so sorry for your loss, but I loved your stories about your Daddy because he seemed like such a wonderful person and a great character. |
- Posted by aftermidnight Z8 V. Island B.C. (My Page) on Wed, Dec 15, 10 at 18:59
Kathy, my sincere sympathies, I wish I could be there to give you a great big (((hug))). Even though he had a nice long life it's hard to say those goodbyes. Cherish those memories, you'll always have those. Annette |
- Posted by plantmaven (My Page) on Wed, Dec 15, 10 at 19:16
Thank you, my friends. I am having problems with p'bucket. So let's see if this link works. This was taken years ago at a staged scene. |
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- Posted by trailrunner (My Page) on Wed, Dec 15, 10 at 21:59
Ah Kathy, my heart goes out to you. My Daddy was 92 and 8 months when he passed in 2002. He and your Dad sound much alike. I send you a big hug and thank you for sharing with us. c |
So sorry to hear your Dad passed away, Kathy. He did have a good long life, and you will have many memories to treasure, always. My dad passed away at age 92 and 8 months in 2005, just eleven days before his first grandchild was born. He was a great guy, just as your Dad was, and will always be sorely missed. Sending a big hug your way. Becky XX |
oops I meant to say that my father passed away eleven days before his first Great-grandchild was born... |
I'm sorry to hear about your daddy, Kathy. It doesn't seem to matter how old we are, when our parents go there is always a hole left behind in our lives. My folks have been gone for a number of years now, and I still think of things I'd like to ask them but can't. ThinMan |
- Posted by schoolhouse (My Page) on Thu, Dec 16, 10 at 10:43
Sorry for your loss, he must have been an interesting man. |
- Posted by lavender_lass WA zone 4 (My Page) on Thu, Dec 16, 10 at 11:58
I'm so sorry for your loss, but he sounds like a man, who lead a very full and interesting life. I know you will miss him. At some point, I would love to hear more about the story of his trek from Oklahoma to Mexico, with a saddle over his shoulder. What an accomplishment! |
Kathy, my condolences on your loss. Sounds like your dad lived a good life. I lost my mom (a few months shy of 92) a couple years ago. Even though we lived 1000 miles apart we talked regularly. I miss those conversations so much! |
I'm so sorry for your loss. I too would love to hear about his life, the trek and adventures. Ianna |
Kathy, so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I know he lived a long life, but it's always hard to see our parents go and it's particularly heartbreaking when it happens around Christmas time. My deepest condolences to you. Eduarda |
- Posted by plantmaven (My Page) on Sat, Dec 18, 10 at 11:30
I am home, and I thank each of you for your kind words. As Daddy was cremated, there was no casket. I must tell you that this made the serivce much easier. My stepsister sang "Amazing Grace", acapella. Talk about amazing! I am handling this much better than I had expected. I suppose it is because I know he is finally at peace. As the minister began to read his obit the microphome made an electronic thumping noise. She stopped and started over, and it did it again. We decided it was Daddy telling us he got "there" ok. Kathy |
- Posted by todancewithwolves Z9 CA (My Page) on Sat, Dec 18, 10 at 13:01
:-( ((((HUGS)))) Edna |
(((Kathy))) Sounds as if your dad was a pretty amazing fellow! Lucky you to have had him for so long-not that that makes it any easier. Wishing you much joy and many smiles as you remember him with those stories. Cynthia |
I'm so sorry for your loss, dear ((Kathy)) MeMo |
Kathy, glad you've posted it. We are here to share our gardens and our hearts as well... You have been blessed with wonderful memories - may they keep you warm and comfy for many years to come. ~Natalie |
- Posted by gottagarden (My Page) on Sun, Dec 19, 10 at 19:57
Deepest condolences. It's a hard time of year to lose someone you love . . . . |
- Posted by midnightsmum (My Page) on Mon, Dec 20, 10 at 14:06
Kathy - life does indeed go on, as we all know. To lose such an extrodinary person from your life is difficult, but to have known someone like that, precious!! Hold the memories in your heart, to ease the loss. Nancy. |
- Posted by plantmaven (My Page) on Mon, Dec 20, 10 at 15:14
Thank you, again to all of you. I do have great memories. When I was about 4 I had a nightmare that a "tall" man was going around breaking little girls' arms. Daddy heard me crying and sat on the bottom bunk with me. After I told him what I dreamed, He said, "you know there is no one taller than me". I said, "Oh, Ok" and went right back to sleep. The firemen always collected and repaired toys for Christmas. These and fresh citrus were delivered by "Santa" on a firetruck. I remember what a thrill it was to ride on that truck with Daddy. One time I was sick and would not eat. Daddy left and went to town. He came home with fruit kolaches, as he knew I loved them. One of the funniest Daddy stories is about he and my uncle always running to the fire station when the siren went off. Not a memory, as I was too young. I was 2 1/2 months premature and had breathing problems. My doctor was 2 towns away. They took me to the doctor and on the way I quit breathing. Daddy pulled into a service station to ask where a doctor was in that town. The man left his station and rode on the running board to show Daddy where the doctor lived. When Daddy knocked on the door, the doctor latched the screen and told him he did not take patients at his home. Daddy inform him that he would take this one and pulled the screen off the door. Happy Hanukkkah and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!! Kathy |
- Posted by lavender_lass WA zone 4 (My Page) on Mon, Dec 20, 10 at 19:50
Kathy- I have so enjoyed these stories about your Daddy. What a wonderful man and great father! Again, I'm so sorry for your loss, but please feel free to share any more stories, as my husband and I have both enjoyed them so much. I'm also going to tell my own Dad about them...he's down in Florida, now, but was originally from South Carolina...and your Daddy sounds a lot like his father, my grandfather :) |
- Posted by plantmaven (My Page) on Tue, Dec 21, 10 at 9:57
On my 50th birthday Mother and Daddy drove up from their house to visit. (5 hours). We went out to dinner. Once we were home, I went to the ladies room. When I opened the door there stood about 10 people holding a birthday cake. Before getting to my house he had stopped at my friend's and given her money to go buy a cake to surprise me. While we were out she gotten a cake and rounded up several of the friends and neighbors. Once I had planted a Texas wisteria. But had yet to decided what it should grow on. There was a discussion on how strong the wisteria gets. |
- Posted by flowerlady6 (My Page) on Tue, Dec 21, 10 at 15:21
Dear Kathy ~ I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father. I remember when he got married. You have LOTS of wonderful memories locked inside your heart of the loving relationship that you shared. Love and hugs ~ FlowerLady |
- Posted by susie_gardener_2007 (My Page) on Wed, Dec 22, 10 at 1:39
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Daddy. I have truly enjoyed reading your stories about him. Love from Oklahoma, |
- Posted by plantmaven (My Page) on Wed, Dec 22, 10 at 8:51
Susie, What part of Oklahoma are you located? Daddy was born in Bryan towntship, in Lincoln County in 1918. His father made one of the last land lotteries. He was one of the orininal land owners of Lincoln county. Kickapoo area called Black Jack Farm. My granddaughter lives in Edmond and works in Guthrie. She and her husband of 3 1/2 years are expecting the first baby Feb. 1. |
- Posted by susie_gardener_2007 (My Page) on Thu, Dec 23, 10 at 23:32
I live in Sawyer, OK, just about 30 miles from Paris, TX, where I was born and grew up. Congratulations on the expected great-grand baby! |
- Posted by sweetannie4u midOK_z6b/7a (My Page) on Thu, Dec 23, 10 at 23:43
Kathy darling. I wanted to come on here and tell you once again how sad I am about your Daddy. He was a dandy alright! I hope that you will write all those wonderful stories down to pass on to your children, grandchildren and so on. They are priceless gifts to give for future generations who will never have the blessing of knowing him personally, but can learn about him and come to love him through your precious stories, just as we all have. Take care sweet lady. ~Annie Okie |
- Posted by lois (email@example.com) on Fri, Dec 24, 10 at 11:02
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He does sound like a one-of-a-kind guy. Hope you do make sure to write down and pass along those stories about your remarkable Dad. You never know what future family member will appreciate them. Perhaps you could also plant a tree or do something else in his memory that he would have especially appreciated. (((plantmaven))) |
Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my mother at age 92 in November, and yes, it's sad, and what a great generation they were! Their character and ethics are irreplaceable. ogrose |
Kathy, sorry to read about your Daddy. Did he write down or tell about his walking adventure? |
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ealmekinder Posts: 9I have a 1999 Expedition that in November would not start after I drove to Home Depot and let it sit for just a few minutes. It had been running fine before that. Engine would crank but it would not turn over. Had it towed to mechanic who replaced battery and battery conections, did a throttle body cleaning and cleaned the fuel injectors. I don't drive this vehicle much, usually just to Home Depot so I only had driven it 5 or 6 times since November and it worked fine. Yesterday the same thing happened at Home Depot. After parking it for 20 minutes it would not start and I noticed the theft light flashing (had never noticed this before). I left the car there and came back three hours later, it started just fine and I drove it home. Any ideas why it won't start when the engine is warm?
fishhead316 Posts: 4I had a similar problem- only got worse until the truck wouldn't start at all. Ended up taking it to a dealer, who spent 3 hours (and $230) to discover that it was a loose grounding wire on the firewall- I had taken all the boxes off when I did the head gaskets, and apparently didn't tighten one well enough. It's worth checking. To narrow it down a bit- it was on the passenger side, near the top of the firewall. Good luck. ~B
ealmekinder Posts: 9Fishhead316, thanks for your reply. I checked all of the wires connected to the firewall and they were all tight. My thinking now is that the fuel pump is on its way out (another site I looked at suggested that the fuel pump could be in it's early stages of dying). How much does it cost to have a mechanic change a fuel pump on a 1999 ford expedition? Or am I wrong on this assumption of the fuel pump being the problem?
fishhead316 Posts: 4A fuel pump problem should be easy to detect with an in-line pressure gauge- you can pick one up at any parts store, and it will be a lot cheaper than paying for one that doesn't need replacing! Like I said though- MY issue was a corroded starter cable- the corrosion was hidden, and it was carrying enough voltage to "click" the solenoid- but the starter wouldn't turn. Is that what's happening with yours?
pinkwave Posts: 2I have a 2000 ford expedition. All winter it starts just fine, as soon as the weather warms up when I turn it over it acts like it's not getting gas and dies within seconds. I had the "normal" stuff done, fuel line, fuel filter, gas cap, starter and it still is having the same issue. Can anyone help?
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ealmekinder Posts: 9I am not sure if it is fixed yet or not. We don't drive the Expedition much, so it may sit for a week or two between short drives and I think that may be a lot of the problem. The last time it happened (about 1 month ago) we let it sit for 2 1/2 hours and then tried it. It failed once and on the second attempt it backfired or coughed twice and then started up. The next day we took it on a 3 hour drive. About 5 times within the first half hour of freeway driving I could sense a very minor shudder or hesitation which seemed to be like a small misfire due to dirt or moisture or something. Then it stopped misfiring and we continued on our trip with no problems. We returned the next day driving 3 hours at freeway speeds and no problems. It has started for us since then, but again I am not convinced it is fixed. I think it is either the fuel pump beginning to fail or some sort of sensor that is going or has gone bad. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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pullinghairout Posts: 1I have a 2000 ford expedition xlt. I moved the truck the other day off the driveway and it was fine, when I got back in it it wouldn't start, it turns over fine, I replaced the camshaft position sensor reset the battery and it was fine. now 5 days later my wife was driving she stopped and did her shopping and when she got back in it, it would turn over but wouldn't start. if I take the negative battery terminal off and leave it for 5 minuites it starts right away. there are no check engine lights on and I don't know what the problem could be, can anyone help
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riffraff3 Posts: 1My 1999 expedition does the same thing. I found that by slightly stepping on the gas pedal it will catch. Also, sometimes when it's cold it doesn't idle very well and almost stalls, again just slightly stepping on the gas pedal and it smooths out. Guessing it could be the IAC, but not sure.


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I know we all need them especially this time of year. I found this great deal and ordered mine.
You can choose from aa and aaa or combination, you get 48 of each x 2 for $20. So that is a total of 96 batteries for $20. If you have them delivered it cost 97c or you can order them and pick up at the store. This is at walmart.com. |
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Staples and Office Max have Duracell AA and AAA's with 100% back in rewards- This Christmas you have no need to buy batteries for toys!! All three major office supply stores are all offering FREE AA or AAA batteries this week (11/25-12/1). Each deal is free after that stores rewards. This means that you will pay for them and then get the full amount back in store credit. Right now all the weekly ads show that this is only available in-store, but in the past they have been available with rewards online. If you plan to go into your store, make sure to take some coupons with you! Office Max Staples |
Batteries can be very cheap. Home Depot had 30 packs of Ray-O-Vac AAs for about $6, with no rebate. Menards often has batteries free after rebate in a 4 pk or so, usually a limit of 4. I just bought 30 pk of AAA (but could get AA) for $3.99 after $4 rebate. They also had 20 packs for $1.99. I usually look for no more than about 20¢-25¢ per battery or less when I need them and stock up when they're free to about 10¢ or less. |
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Like my stepfather once said to me, "You get what you pay for (when it comes to Dollar Gen.batteries)". In other words not all batteries are equal. You may buy in bulk but the batteries may not be very good. I found that out when I was replacing DG batteries all the time. Now I'm not sure about other store brands or brands other than Energizer and Duracell. One thing I was always curious about. I always read the date on the back of the pack of batteries. Sometimes they are from 2006, 2005. In fact another customer and I were discussing this fact just yesterday when checking out packs on sale. How good are those older batteries? So when I got home I went online to search for an answer and read that batteries last from seven to ten years. Guess the Energizer from 2006 would be ok - for a year or two anyways. Anyone else ever read that buying older packs of batteries to be ok? |
- Posted by ravencajun (My Page) on Tue, Nov 27, 12 at 15:11
One reason I got this particular deal 96 divided by 20 = 4.8 that is pretty cheap per battery!! under 5c each. Plus they are a name brand Rayovac which I have used many times in the past with great success. I have had very bad luck with duracell they are more prone to leakage over time. I do try to check for dates and get the newest when shopping in person. I have bought off brand batteries and all in all was very happy with them, I have bought at Tractor Supply, big lots, and lowes all off brands and they were good. You can buy a battery tester which will tell you how good they are some you can test through the package too. |
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The quality of television shows for children is, if anything, even more erratic and unpredictable than programming for older folks. I never would have expected, for example, that one of the new season's best kid shows would be The WB's Jackie Chan Adventures.
Cartoons based on celebrities are usually pretty perfunctory items designed to cash in on a pop-culture phenomenon (a trend that extends at least as far back as the animated versions of the Beatles in the '60s and the Jackson 5 in the '70s). But Jackie Chan Adventures is solidly amusing stuff, featuring an animated version of the chopsocky star accompanied by two supporting characters, his plucky 11-year-old niece, Jade, and a wise if clumsy relative known only as Uncle.
Each week, this trio does righteous battle with a crime clan called the Dark Hand. Like the live-action movies that have made Chan an international star, there's lots of slapstick comedy in the midst of slippery martial-arts scenes. The relationship between Jackie and Jade is warmly avuncular, and the animation is a refreshingly clever cross between today's two prevailing styles: heavily muscled American hyperrealism and the wide-eyed, stylized Japanese anime, most familiar here from the mediocre Pokémon cartoons. At the end of each episode, Chan himself answers a question sent in by a kid, which leads in to some positive message about parents or school (or, in one edition, how much Jackie likes to watch TV).
Equally good is Bob the Builder, Nickelodeon's British import for preschoolers. The characters Bob, a construction worker; Wendy, his business partner; and a building yard full of talking trucks look a little like LEGO toys come to TV life. The plots are scarcely more than please-play-nice scenarios about sharing and caring, but they're never gloppy, and it's easy to see why Bob the Builder has become a sensation throughout Britain: The show looks wonderful. Bob's ultra-bright color scheme and the impeccable stop-motion animation make this a lovely, soothing series.
If you think all this is meager material to praise, you haven't seen the vast wasteland that comprises the rest of this season's new shows. I've already reviewed what is far and away the best of these: ABC's Teacher's Pet, the Nathan Lane-voiced talking-dog series that's the latest addition to the network's generally excellent ''Disney's One Saturday Morning'' block of programming. Teacher's Pet, along with other solid ABC Saturday fare like Pepper Ann and Recess, contrasts sharply with the ''Kids' WB!'' shows, like Static Shock, about an electrically powered teen who has the distinction of being one of the genre's few African-American superheroes. Since the DC Comics book on which this show was based was initially cancelled due to poor sales (it's since been relaunched to coincide with the series), this seems like an odd choice for a TV venture, one made all the more bewildering when you hear the hero uttering tired, condescending lines like ''When Static's in the house, bad guys better step off!''
There's also X-Men: Evolution, which offers poorly drawn and plotted adventures of the comic-book mutants and has recently introduced a character unique to the TV show, Spyke, an earnest creation who sprouts a thick layer of spikes when danger threatens. (For X-Menophiles, Spyke is the nephew of a veteran series character, Storm.) Evolution is full of tolerance preachments ''Don't fret it embrace it,'' one mutant will tell another; if only it had the superior art of almost any one of the multitude of X-Men comic-book titles.
Switch hastily away from The WB and over to ABC, and you get Disney's House of Mouse, an attempt to revitalize familiar characters like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. The premise of the show is that Mickey runs a nightclub at which cartoons are shown. Disney's press materials act as if it's revolutionary to show such disparate characters as Pinocchio and Dumbo, as well as the company's versions of Pocahontas, Aladdin, and Snow White, all rubbing elbows at the nightclub's tables.
The small talk these creatures might exchange at tableside would probably be more amusing than the new cartoons they (and we) watch. They're inferior variations on the ones that baby boomers grew up watching on The Wonderful World of Disney, right down to the old Goofy instructional 'toons, wherein the Goofster tried to do things like learn to drive. Disney's House of Mouse makes the mistake of trying to be hip: In fact, that's what Goofy's segment specifically teaches how to be hip. It's a sad day when a beloved shlub comes to think it's more important to be cool than to learn how to parallel-park. Jackie Chan Adventures: B+ Bob the Builder: B+ Static Shock: C- X-Men: Evolution: C- Disney's House of Mouse: C+
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What three part test does the supreme court use to determine if government aid to parochial education is constitutional?
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You are thinking of the 1971 case, Lemon v Kurtzman. In Lemon, the Supreme Court laid out a three part test for whether state government aid for secular activities in religious schools is constitutional. It has always been clear that the Constitution forbids state aid for religious activities.
The 3-part test is:
Is the purpose of the state law authorizing the aid secular? That is, was the intent to further non-religious objectives.
Is the law's primary effect one that neither advances nor inhibits religion?
Would the law lead to "excessive government entanglement with religion"?
In the Lemon cases, the Court held that providing teachers to religious schools went too far, but that paying for textbooks did not.
The Court has tinkered with the 3-part test over the years. For example, in Meek v. Pittenger (1975), the Court found that providing $12 million worth of maps, charts, films, and audio-visual equipment went too far.
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Peter Gabriel covers album tracklisting and release date confirmed
The long-awaited album of Peter Gabriel covers, And I'll Scratch Yours, now has a tracklisting and release date.
The record, a counterpart to Gabriel's 2010 album, Scratch My Back, which featured the musician performing covers of songs by artists including Arcade Fire, David Bowie and Bon Iver, will be released on September 23, 2013.
All the artists that Gabriel covered have returned the favour, apart from Radiohead and Neil Young – they have been replaced on And I'll Scratch Yours by Feist and Joseph Arthur. While ""Heroes"" was covered on Scratch My Back, David Bowie does not appear, and the song's co-writer, Brian Eno, instead contributes.
The set seems to promise some interesting reimaginings – from Lou Reed's "snarling" version of "Solsbury Hill", to Brian Eno's "frighteningly futuristic" take on "Mother Of Violence".
The tracklisting for And I'll Scratch Yours is:
I Don't Remember – David Byrne
Come Talk To Me – Bon Iver
Blood Of Eden – Regina Spektor
Not One Of Us – Stephin Merritt
Shock The Monkey – Joseph Arthur
Big Time – Randy Newman
Games Without Frontiers – Arcade Fire
Mercy Street – Elbow
Mother Of Violence – Brian Eno
Don't Give Up – Feist feat. Timber Timbre
Solsbury Hill – Lou Reed
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I have a 5year old peach tree that has had a bad year due to leaf curl and lost its fruit.When I read up on it i am told prune in late Feb after the last frosts.Well,where I live in the south east we can have plenty of frosts up until May(dont cast a clout until May is out as the saying goes).As I have lost all the fruit could I prune now? The tree is in a very large frost free tub and has grown a lot of new foliage and apart from some old leaves still infected with leaf curl it still looks pretty healthy and we have been threatened with a couple of months of decent weather.Your comments would be much appreciated. P.J.S |
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I have done most of my peach pruning in summer time. Only do major structural pruning in early spring. Pruning in summer time might help reducing the risk of fugi infection. summer pruning might affect fruit production. Since your tree is not in production, IMO you should prune many branches off as you want. Make sure you dispose all the leaves/branches properly and spray it according to you local spray schedule |
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Collectable Minifigs, Series 2, now at LEGO Store Online
Posted by bluemoose,Availability seems to vary from country to country, but the Series 2 Collectable Minifigs are now listed on LEGO Shop online: USA | UK. Customers are limited to 16 figs in an order.
Thanks to the dozens of you that have emailed this in :-)
67 comments on this article
Maybe I'll be able to get one more Pop Star now
I have mixed feelings about ordering from Lego Shop @ Home. They're currently the cheapest way for me to get 16 figures, even with the unfortunate shipping rates, but do I really risk purchasing 16 figures and getting only 4 or 5 unique figures at most? I'm greatly interested in hearing the results from those that order directly from Lego, but I suspect we'll see a repeat of Series 1 where the combination of how figures are arranged in boxes with how the clerks grabbed the bags to fill orders led to absurdly high chances of duplication.
Must. Buy. Now. :P
Ahhh wait for me :D
The excavator is back up too, says on backorder.
@Captain Blockbeard: for Series 1 I ordered 5 from S@H. I got 3 Cowboys and 2 Robin Hoods. Yeah, not happy. I think you're right; the person filling the orders just grabs in order out of the box. I would assume the same to be true for Series 2 but you never know
But there might be a chance you get like 5 Spartans... :D Thats a good thing
I made two orders 16 to home + 16 to my office. I'll just return the ones I don't want to my local Lego Store: they'll be happy to have them
I just ordered 16 for my kids so when they get here I will give a breakdown report.
You allowed to order them and refund them back to the lego store?!?!?! i never knew that.
I just made two orders of 16. I used the same address and debit card but I just changed the first name. The total of each order was $41.99. If I waited to hunt them down at TRU and pay $2.99 it'd come out to $51.79. I'm going to cross my fingers and hope that I don't receive too many doubles.
And if I can return the unwanted doubles to TLS like @Legodt suggested above I won't make out too bad.
I'll have to head down to the LEGO store then...
I never got Series one. Not even one figure. I hope this is different.
FINALLY! They're here!!!
Can you return them back to LEGO Shop @ home???
if anyone in the orange county ca area are willing to trade, i got some ring masters, skier, witches, lifeguards, and a weight lifter to trade.
if anyone has an adventurer, pharo, mime, vampire, cop, or karate guy and wants to trade PM me.
@ i like guitars:
I live in Fullerton and I'm more than happy to trade the figures!! Do u have any social network system(like Facebook) so we can keep in touch??
i dont know if ill buy these online, i got 5 of the exact same last time so im just going to look for them everywhere
Dang, I was just online this afternoon to see if they were up, I must have missed them by minutes/hours. I have only five from Series One, all purchased on the last day they were on Lego.com. Three divers and two robots. I'll take another chance, but I'm not liking my odds.
And its a few cents more expensive
It's a little hidden but that will help more serious minifigure collectors...collect :P
Well I ordered 5 form Shop@Home, so if they are all the same or only 2 different ones...then I won't be too dissappointed on only spending 15 bucks on 'em. And if they're good ones, then I'll be well happy! :D
By the way, for all you people looking for them in-store, last time I checked, the Garden City location in NY had them, though there was only 1 spartan when I went... was...
I would not be too concerned about being "stuck" with extras of these. At least you will know what unopened fig you have in hand via the barcodes. Remember that Series 3, 4 ,5 on and on is coming soon and their will be NO barcodes there.
The business of trading minifigs back and forth will be part of the game from series 3 on. With production sure to increase to met current demand, I would guess that a trade of a series one or series two figure for TWO of series 3 (or 4,5,6...) would not be unfair.
Personally I have a LOT of confidance in ser 1 and ser 2 in the long run.
I still have a witch, karate guy(s), lifeguard, ringmaster, mr marachas, and skier for trade. I am looking for a mime, or caveman (s1),nurse (s1), or zombie (s1). I am in the Phoenix area but could also do trade by mail. You can contact me through Brickset. Just click on my handle.
From September 1-19, LEGOShop.com North America will be offering FREE Shipping on purchases above $75. Order now!
Well I'm happy just buying them from my local WHSmiths, where they still haven't run out and where I can just use the Barcode sheet. This is good for those who don't have access to a store stocking them!
I've asked this before but I'll ask again. Does anyone know if LEGO made more or less Minifigures with the European barcodes than for the U.S. and would anyone be interested in collecting both?
@pitfall69 - I think if a hard-core completes collector went to complete two sets, they would try to get both the european and usa barcode sets. But i doubt anyone will feel they must. Honestly the difference between the two variations is far too slight; if there was a package color variation or something like that... we would be talking about something else.
This is a guess but considering all the places in the world that sell Legos I am going to guess that there are fewer USA barcodes. that is totally a guess.
But considering how slight the package differences are I do not see there being a huge difference in collectible or resale value.
Oh also, is anyone here willing to trade? (You must live in the UK)
The minifig's that are up for trade:
Pop Star
Mime (x2)
The minifig's i'm looking for:
Mr. Maracas
Karate Master
It'll obviously be 1 minifig for 1 minifig, I will not trade for one that is not on my "looking for" list.
@ Icarax123 Awww... Too bad your in the UK. I really need the pop star and I have the Witch or the Vampire up for trade....
Yeah really, I need the mimes and I have a witch, mr maracas, karate guy and surfer for trade.
Oh man, those sound like some great deals. Well if no fellow Brits come up with some offers in the next few days, i'll give BrickLink a shot.
Why not trade by mail with delivery confirmation?
YES! I Went to TRU & Got,
2 Spartan
1 Mime
1 Surfer
1 mexican
Favorite's the Mime. The Bad Part is My TRU had Them at 3.00!!! so That's why I Didn't get them all. They also have 2 Boxes if anyone wants them. It was the Modesto one. Good luck!
I ordered 16 this morning! I cant believe they re already sold out. Im going to my local lego store tomorrow to use the barcodes to find the Pharaoh and spartan which are my two favorite!
went to the lego store in tysons and they were sold out when i got there, but the lday let me order 5. there were a few people there sorting their bags out in the back, it was interesting. then i went to tru and they had a full box but for $3 each :(, i decided to get the ones i wanted $20
surfer x2
vampire x2
i got the 2nd vampire by mistake, and eventho the archeologist looks cool in the pic, he is kinda boring in reality. with series 1, the ones i liked the most were the ones i got by chance, the magician and the diver, i think i like the idea of not knowing which ones you are getting because sometimes the ones you think you like dont turn out to be so cool. hopefully i will get the skier-disco guy-mexican-or spartan in the mail :D
I just got four random from Bricklink. I tried to look up the bar codes and I couldn't match the bar codes on some them at all for either European or US.
Has anyone else had this problem?
I will be opening them later, but it seems strange that I can't match the bar codes.
My lego order of 16 shipped today (bought yesterday) and went to my tru to get the ones I wanted just in case. I found out the price was 2.99 and limit 2! But I managed to get a mexican and spartan. The package is coming friday to next week. I hope it's not all duplicates. Happy Hunting Everyone!
To anyone in Phoenix AZ I listed my extra mini figures on craigslist. If you are interested you can email me.
@orangelobster: That's what I Just said! Why would TRU Boost it Up to $3.00!
Anyone in the MD/VA (USA) area know of any TRU's that have S2 out? I went to my local TRU and they said they hadn't recieved theirs yet :( really trying to get 300 spartans. lol
I just had someone pick some up for me. It was at my local toy store and they were being sold for $2.99 each. We managed to get 10. The clerk was nice about the barcodes, infact they wanted a copy of them! Returning 4 duplicates tommorow. There was no one else in the store! The store is right near by so we went 5 minutes after they sent an email saying they had them.
Thanks for adding to the headline that the sets are available at Legoshop now...just ordered my 16 and will be getting a couple of friends to do the same...thanks again!!!
The LEGO store in Atlanta is sold out already. They sold out in 3 hours. I got there just after. I think the LEGO employees take their share first and then just put out whatever is left.
Just picked up 2 more at Phoenix TRU. Got a mime to finish off my collection and another vampire. My hubby went earlier and got mr maracas and disco stu. They are limiting it to 2 per person per day because they only got one box. If you have an iPhone it reads the barcodes and gives you the number it is and you can compare it to the list.
I hit the LEGO store in Frisco, Texas this morning shortly after it opened to pick up the Imperial Shuttle. When I walked in, there were about a dozen or so adults (fans, parents, etc.) sitting on the floor, picking through two boxes. The LEGO employees then brought out two more boxes. I managed to escape with 15 out the 16.
Fortunately, my local TRU in Allen, Texas also received two boxes. However, the boxes were at customer service and they were limiting them to "two per guest".
Hey Huw... might create more problems than it solves, but got me thinking that you should add a collectable minigure trading feature to your site -- no prices (that's what ebay and bricklink are for) -- just simple, I have this, I need this, let's swap. Might also be handy in finding local people to avoid mail hassles.
I agree!!! I prefer to trade then to sell on eBay !
Went to the Portland area Lego store this morning and there was a line of 40 or so people. They put all the figures in one huge bin, 3 maybe 4 boxes at least and everyone started digging. While everyone was fairly civil there was one jerk who literally scooped up as many as he could possibly hold and then like some kind of prison inmate went to one of the design center benches and started picking through them one at a time while staring off anyone coming nearby. It was kind of funny, I grabbed 5 or 6 at a time and sorted through and managed to nab 3 Spartans, 2 karate guys, 2 pharaohs, and 1 each of a few others my boys liked. We could purchase up to 16 at a time. Gave up 1 of the Spartans to another kid but the best part was leaving the store and going past hoarder jerk and hearing him desperately asking anyone if they had any Spartans!
@Brick114 - at which VA/MD/D.C. TRU did you find them?
went to the lego store in Anaheim last night. was able to pick up 32 of the little figures. i was able to get a complete set. i think they look very neat. bought a collectors box to display them in. one thing i do not under stand is why the spartan and pharoh are so indemand. there was 5 people at the store all day looking for those . they only had a few. you should have seen thier faces every time a customer bought some that they had not had a chance to look through the codes. they might want to for safty sakes limit the sale of them to 2 per person per day and no looking at the bar codes until they have purchased the item. i am going to return the other 16 i do not need then get the new UCS imperial shuttle. glad i am done now with series 2.
C.lee.r were there a lot left at the store in anaheim? I only need 7 more to complete my 16 and I have a few unopened duplicates I'm willing to trade
Shipping confirmation from Lego Shop, woo hoo! Sixteen of the little buggers are on their way, I just made it under the wire before they went Backordered. Hopefully, I get a better selection than what they sent me for Series 1.
yes they had 1 or 2 boxes left but they were going fast.
Anaheim is trying to beat the chandler AZ store to be the number 1 store so we need to get the word out.
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16 still sealed extras, they are
ringmaster x1
witch x1
officer x1
adventurer x1
lifegaurd x3
mime x1
singer x2
downhill skier x3
disco stu x2
Pharaoh x1
Yellowcastle, I found a gone through box last night at TRU on Leesburg Pike/Baileys Crossing. No Spartans, Vampires, Pharoahs, Surfers, or Adventurers left. TRU had them for $2.99 and a limit of 5 per person.
I picked up:
2x Karate Man
1x Skier
1x Pop Star
1x Mexican
Edit: I suspect they have more cases as they run out, based on how the guy acted when I asked if they had more. But he neither confirmed nor denied it. And the box is at the front service desk.
Haha S@H is already on back order!
Another week without Series 2 arriving in PA. I checked again with stores today, but no shipments. I'll wait until next week to check again on the shipment days. Am I living in one of the only states that has yet to receive Series 2? We were late with Series 1 as well, but nothing like this.
They are now @ Legoland, CA
@yellowcastle i went to the baileys crossroads tru, when i went there the box was almost full, i might go back for a skier, but im still waiting for the 5 i ordered from the lego store. on a sidenote, i have 2 spacemen to trade, looking for a forest man, wrestler, skater or indian
So if you buy 16 is it random and you might not get every figure? I luckily got 8 the night before the backorders happened.
Do the sell MiniFigs @ Target or Wal-Mart?
Nope. You can only get them at TRU, Lego stores, Lego.com and now Legoland.
Or there is eBay.
Bricklink is another source to buy them also !
i just received my order from lego.com I only ordered ten because I have most of the ones i want here is what i got
Lifeguard 2
Sufer 1
Traffic Cop 2
Weightlifter 1
Karate Master 2
Mexican Hombre 1
Skier 1
Not to bad was hoping to get a spartan of course but that fine i allready have one!
those stupid lifeguards, they really need to stop making so many of the ones no one likes and make a lot more of the cool ones like spartans and vampires.
I like the lifeguard thought it would be more popular guess not !
I just received my package from LEGO. My break down was:
4 Mexican
2 Ringmaster
2 Witch
3 Vampire
1 Lifeguard
2 Weightlifter
1 Martial Arts Champ
1 Pharoh
So a little disappointing that we did not get a better assortment and now we have to figure out how to get rid of the extras.
Just Got my 60 packs off bricklink opened my first pack, it was a which
just got 32 fig from lego
without listing them all I got 15 of 16 figs (no pharoah)
2 vamps
1 spartan
2 disco stu
4 surfers
but 5 freakin cops!!!!
overall a great sort.
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Toyota Accident Trend No Surprise to State Farm
February 18th, 2010 by Penny Hagerman
As we alluded to in our previous post (and you may have already heard in the media), mechanical issues involving Toyota vehicles came as no surprise to the nation's largest auto insurer.
In fact, State Farm reported a disturbing trend involving some Toyota models way back in 2007.
Late that year, the company contacted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to report a worrying accident trend it was seeing amongst drivers of some Toyota vehicles.
State Farm processes a huge volume of consumer claims each year. The company felt the pattern of accidents it was seeing was not normal and indicated a problem, though few other insurers saw the same.
Few others, however, write enough auto policies to make such a trend noticeable. State Farm, on the other hand, holds more than 42 million auto policies nationwide.
As reported in the Insurance Journal, spokesman Kip Diggs said of the company's actions, "When you start to see significant claims activity that indicates that there may be widespread problems with a product, that's when you go to the NHTSA. There had to have been significant activity, a noticeable trend, for that to happen."
Now, two Congressional leaders are requesting information from State Farm and four other top auto insurers, including Geico, Allstate, Farmers and Progressive. Lawmakers are looking for any information regarding consumer complaints of sudden unintended acceleration in Toyotas and any warnings these companies may have provided the NHTSA concerning defect trends in those vehicles.
Consumers who own recalled Toyotas and were involved in accidents during the past few years may have seen their insurance rates rise unfairly due to mechanical defects like stuck accelerators and floor mats that caused braking issues.
With further research, if some of those mishaps are proven to have been caused by vehicle fault, rather than driver error, some Toyota owners may see their insurance premiums return to the rates they were paying pre-accident.
This isn't the first time State Farm has come to consumers' aid regarding safety. The company also collected data and tracked problems that linked rollover accidents in Ford Explorers with Firestone tires 10 years ago.
With the previous trends the insurer noted concerning Toyota, it seems State Farm is at work on drivers' behalf once again.