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Duct tape will to a half-assed job at holding much of anything. WD-40 to clean up the gooey mess resulting from the tape. ;) To each their own. But hey, I'd rather have those two things than nothing at all.

Far too often someone will hand me a document to sign and after a few seconds, they'll very "helpfully" point out the signature line. My response is usually something like "oh, no, that's ok. I wasn't looking for that. I was actually reading it." Few people do. Even fewer actually...

I made the mistake of getting into it before the series was finished. Now I can't wait for the final season to come out. I read the book a few years back and they have certainly done it justice.

As much as I enjoy driving, I don't enjoy most others around me when they're driving. Maybe they would say the same about me, maybe not. I'm looking forward to taking the "human variable" out of the equation. Intoxication, distraction, emotional reaction, plain stupidity and ignorance - you...

This is where I draw the line. I'd never advocate someone relying on a phone or dedicated GPS in the wilderness. Sure, augment your navigation with the tech all the cool kids have, but be absolutely 100% positive you can do without it as well. I've had lengthy conversations with park wardens...

Fewer people are willing/interested/able to learn navigation skills than to learn how to properly set up and use their phone. In remote areas, turning airplane mode on will disable all radio (cell, Bluetooth, etc) transmitters in the phone, greatly conserving battery life. You can still turn on...

I fundamentally agree with not relying on technology for navigation. But I'd sooner navigate by GPS than by watching a video of the trip. Paper maps and a compass are the best if you learn to use them properly and have enough landmarks to orient yourself. So long as your vehicle battery is...

I'm surprised how many people use a pan to fry the bread. I thought it was my own invention, at least doing it without any cheese between slices. As for just drying out and/or burning a slice of bread, what a waste of nice bread! It's even a waste of old bread, though something is needed when...

So, why not just record a track log using your phone's built-in GPS? Set a waypoint or two...?

When all your practice, patience, and caution lets you down, there's always insurance. Keep an adequate amount of it for that really bad day.

A quick search revealed this chair/cane: https://www.globalindustrial.ca/p/medical-lab/wheelchairs-1/medical-canes-crutches/deluxe-folding-lightweight-cane-seat?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu42LqcWi3wIVThppCh0HeQADEAYYAiABEgIggfD_BwE Something similar might be obtained or cobbled...

Dual flat/convex mirrors help a lot. Backup cam is almost essential if you don't have an assistant. Never be in a hurry. Don't give a damn about others trying to rush you. Watch everywhere you can, including the side mirrors when turning near obstacles. If it's a high roof, don't forget that...

Sorry, but in my unsolicited opinion it looks ugly and out of place. Hard to say for sure, but it almost looks like an older top stuck to a newer vehicle. I bet it kills the fuel mileage too...

Hello from a fellow Canadian, Steve. What brought you here? What are you trying to figure out?

I'm also interested. Your description sounds a lot like what I have in mind.

I have some stainless socket head cap screws ready to go. I want to source some stainless washers to match. Then I think I'll goop it up with butyl tape until round 3.

I've also heard about this, but there might have been a change since then. Mine (2018) are more like stickers; stiff rubber about 1/16" thick and maybe 1-1/2 diameter with adhesive. They get painted over, but there's plenty of overlap so it shouldn't leak if the paint were to crack. Not the...

Indeed.  Unfortunately too many higher priorities and temporarily low financial resources prevent it for at least a few months.

Sounds like a great solution, but you missed the part about it being removable for when I am ready to install my own rack later on. Note that I have the skills and equipment to do complex machining and fabrication, so something more complex than a bolt and washer isn't outside the realm of...

Good advice. I would definitely not like to have trouble getting my temporary seal removed.