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A Machine Your Shade tree Mechanic Can't Fix.

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It's getting harder and harder for us do-it-your-selfer's to work on our vehicles but can you imagine working on the B52 Stratofortress? Just walking from wing tip to wing tip is a 180' stroll.

I went to tech-school for a year to learn the principals of small engine repair. Just the advances from then (1972) to today I have no clue how to work on a lawnmower other then changing oil and the sparkplug.

With the many advances in building materials and construction practices, not to mention all the building codes, the only home I would dare construct would be a dog house for Baby.

Sorry Baby, no plumbing, no lighting.

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Michael Elliott
Fathom Realty - Burlington Township, NJ
Burlington, New Jersey Residential Sales

Since I can barely make a ham sandwich, I have great respect for all good mechanics.

Aug 03, 2024 02:05 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I respect good mechanics as well Michael Elliott . I think the advancements have gone so far today that you almost have to go to the dealer of the car brand you drive to get the work done correctly. 

Aug 03, 2024 05:16 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Technology has definitely made working under the tree in the back yard a thing of the past.

Aug 03, 2024 03:23 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

It sure has Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 and it's kind of sad as a man fixing his machine was the stuff many songs were written. My favorite:

 I'm In Love With My Car (Queen)

Tell my girl I have to forget her, rather buy me a new carburetor, cars don't  back, they just blow an engine.

Aug 03, 2024 05:23 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Bob... looking forward to seeing Baby's new dog house. As for being a DIY on cars, appliances, etc. these days... so hard. Those are computers on wheels and behind encasements these days.

Aug 03, 2024 04:56 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Even a dog house for Baby may not happen because she is to old to adjust to that but if I ever get a new puppy I'll make it happen Nina Hollander, Broker . I remember back in the early 70' my best friend bought a Gran Torino and it had this black box under the hood. Back then I think it's only function was to assist in timing BUT it was amazing innovation back then,

Aug 03, 2024 05:37 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. Having worked on cars from the late 50's to the early 70's, these days I let the techies connect their computers and do the work. I know where the hood release is. Enjoy your day.

Aug 03, 2024 05:00 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Wayne Martin I purchased one of those little electronic analyzers and use it often. It lets me tell the mechanic what is wrong so he/she may think I'm car smart. 😉

Aug 03, 2024 05:40 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We use a contractor for all of our repairs at our home and thankfully have a reliable shop to service our cars.

Aug 03, 2024 05:04 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I still tinker a little Roy Kelley but it usually ends up being a professional that fixes the problem.

Aug 03, 2024 05:41 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

We have mentioned in the past that we wish cars still had manual parts - so you could change your own spark plugs and wouldn't need a computer to tell you what's wrong!

Aug 03, 2024 05:10 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Amen Kat Palmiotti . To me the best computer notice my car gives me is which tire needs air. 😊

Aug 03, 2024 05:43 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Well, if they think the B52 is big, they will be astonished by the rockets that SpaceX has built, haha.

Aug 03, 2024 06:24 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ain't that the truth Brian England 😊.

Aug 04, 2024 12:03 PM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Great information. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your weekend.

Bill Salvatore Arizona Elite Properties.

Aug 03, 2024 07:12 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Bob "RealMan" Timm I noticed too every a decade or two technology and mechanical things change.

Aug 03, 2024 03:30 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Changing BIG time John Pusa .

Aug 04, 2024 12:02 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob "RealMan" Timm  my take of working on a car has been pull in a gas station add gas and if it is more than that needed see my trusted mechanic... and it has been good for me for the past fifty some years, Endre

Aug 03, 2024 09:25 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Well you know I love to tinker Endre Barath, Jr. , it's a form of relaxation for me. The problem now is there is so little to tinker with that I understand. If I don't understand it it could hurt me.

Aug 04, 2024 12:02 PM
Berni Kerr
Retired - Mortgage Professional. - Port Dover, ON
Retired AMP Mortgage Agent - Port Dover ON

Use to be something broke you fixed it, today something breaks you replace it!!

The old show on TV Mr.Fix It was great to watch...gone but not forgotten.😉

Keep up the good work Bob. 👍

Aug 04, 2024 06:16 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thanks Berni Kerr . I've said many times that if I could make a living at fixing things I would love it but like you said we now live in a disposable world. I've even been known to fix things that came from The Dollar Tree,

Aug 04, 2024 12:00 PM
Dorte Engel
RE/MAX Leading Edge - Bowie, MD
ABC - Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton & rest of Maryland

Dear Bob,

Could not say, I have rebuilt a carburetor recently either. So no Missouri corners or rain screens for your energy-efficient dog house, eh? 

Aug 10, 2024 08:45 AM
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