Notices
N. California Chapter Join Chapter , Leader: Nighteyez

April 2025 all topic thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 5, 2025 | 12:51 PM
  #16  
Nighteyez's Avatar
Nighteyez
FTE Chapter Leader
Veteran: Air Force
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Active Streak: 30 Days
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 21,086
Likes: 245
From: Fresno, CA.
Club FTE Silver Member

Doesn't surprise me.
Scooter repair guy stopped by to pick up the loaner. He also brought the mirrors and seat attachment for the new scooter. However, he needs a longer bolt, so he is going to Lowes to get one. Then my scooter will be able to be carried in the truck. Just in time too as the truck's appointment is set for Monday. Don't know if I will be able to get it out of gear or not, but at least I can take the scooter with me. I should just have it towed there with my free roadside assistance and then ride the scooter there when he says the truck is ready. That sounds like a better plan.

Jim
 
Reply
Old Apr 5, 2025 | 03:47 PM
  #17  
Fifty150's Avatar
Fifty150
Logistics Pro
15 Year Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,865
Likes: 497
I am not too smart. My X, is from The Midwest and about as Midwestern as they come; down to the casserole dish with a packet of onion soup mix for seasoning. She talks a lot about cultural disparities. As if she knows about life in the ghetto, from growing up surrounded by Ana-Baptist in Ohio.


Allegedly, nutrition is a disparity. Marginalized communities don't have access to healthy food. I don't know what she wants me to do about it. Maybe I can go to a poor neighborhood, pick up a hooker, and take her out to dinner.


According to her, I have a privileged diet. All of which I pay for. Without the aide of any social programs. I think that people with free food and food stamps eat better than me. I think I would be healthier if I got free groceries from a program. The nutrition assistance people don't give out junk food. Then I could use food stamps to buy ribeye. I wouldn't have to eat cheap tri tip on sale. I definitely wouldn't have to eat leftovers everyday.


















 
Reply
Old Apr 5, 2025 | 04:46 PM
  #18  
Nighteyez's Avatar
Nighteyez
FTE Chapter Leader
Veteran: Air Force
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Active Streak: 30 Days
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 21,086
Likes: 245
From: Fresno, CA.
Club FTE Silver Member

Two weeks from now I'll go to the food giveaway and ask them for some ribeye.

Jim
 
Reply
Old Apr 5, 2025 | 10:57 PM
  #19  
Fifty150's Avatar
Fifty150
Logistics Pro
15 Year Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,865
Likes: 497
Originally Posted by Nighteyez

ask them for some ribeye.





If you get SNAP, then you can buy rib eye with it. As far as I know, SNAP can be used for food without restriction. You could dine on lobster, caviar, Wagyu, or whatever. Of course, if you blow your monthly allowance on 1 meal, they won't give you more until the next month.


The downside is that if you qualify for SNAP, your income is low, and they don't really provide enough. $292 for 1 person. Just under $10 a day for food. I suppose you could make it stretch with rice, beans, and chicken. If you only buy the frozen chicken when it's on sale. You could learn to make your own bread with flour + water. You could get a food processor, and learn to make your own peanut butter, butter, Mayo, etc. I don't know how you would be able to afford vegetables.
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2025 | 09:53 AM
  #20  
04badford's Avatar
04badford
Lead Driver
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 7,830
Likes: 96
From: Manteca,Ca
In other News , it’s Raining again , I barely got the front yard and side yard mowed in the Sun somewhat dry grass , I guess I’ll need to wait for the next dry spell to mow the back yard and the deer hill .
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2025 | 12:02 PM
  #21  
Fifty150's Avatar
Fifty150
Logistics Pro
15 Year Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,865
Likes: 497
I bought a new string trimmer. The old one works great. But I am finally stepping into the world of cordless electric. Kind of tired of running a long extension cord. Lithium battery. I didn't like the old power tools with the nickel metal batteries that didn't last and lacked power. Not excited. It's just more work on top of work. After cutting everything, I will have to clean up.



Rich people's problems. Poor people don't own property. Dad has to constantly remind me that I am lucky to have a yard. I guess I will harvest some onion greens, and have free produce.......
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2025 | 04:47 PM
  #22  
hanklin's Avatar
hanklin
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 13,011
Likes: 742
From: Here in No. Calif
chicken legs are on sale at luckys now
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2025 | 08:39 PM
  #23  
Nighteyez's Avatar
Nighteyez
FTE Chapter Leader
Veteran: Air Force
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Active Streak: 30 Days
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 21,086
Likes: 245
From: Fresno, CA.
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by Fifty150
If you get SNAP, then you can buy rib eye with it. As far as I know, SNAP can be used for food without restriction. You could dine on lobster, caviar, Wagyu, or whatever. Of course, if you blow your monthly allowance on 1 meal, they won't give you more until the next month.


The downside is that if you qualify for SNAP, your income is low, and they don't really provide enough. $292 for 1 person. Just under $10 a day for food. I suppose you could make it stretch with rice, beans, and chicken. If you only buy the frozen chicken when it's on sale. You could learn to make your own bread with flour + water. You could get a food processor, and learn to make your own peanut butter, butter, Mayo, etc. I don't know how you would be able to afford vegetables.
I get $23 a month in food stamps. So, I can eat ribeye once a month.

Jim
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-7

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Apr 6, 2025 | 08:44 PM
  #24  
Fifty150's Avatar
Fifty150
Logistics Pro
15 Year Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,865
Likes: 497
Originally Posted by hanklin
chicken legs are on sale at luckys now





 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2025 | 09:43 PM
  #25  
Nighteyez's Avatar
Nighteyez
FTE Chapter Leader
Veteran: Air Force
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Active Streak: 30 Days
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 21,086
Likes: 245
From: Fresno, CA.
Club FTE Silver Member

Wow! I used to work security for the Lucky warehouse in Buena Park back in the day. They owned Gemco at the time. However, they were bought out by another grocery store, I want to say Albertsons, but I can't remember. That is a great price for chicken!

Jim
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2025 | 09:45 PM
  #26  
Fifty150's Avatar
Fifty150
Logistics Pro
15 Year Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,865
Likes: 497
Originally Posted by Nighteyez
I get $23 a month .


Government Efficiency
 
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2025 | 09:48 PM
  #27  
Fifty150's Avatar
Fifty150
Logistics Pro
15 Year Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,865
Likes: 497
Originally Posted by Nighteyez

they were bought out by another grocery store, I want to say Albertsons, but I can't remember.



 
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2025 | 02:00 AM
  #28  
Fifty150's Avatar
Fifty150
Logistics Pro
15 Year Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,865
Likes: 497
My Poor Man's Chicken.











 
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2025 | 09:59 AM
  #29  
Nighteyez's Avatar
Nighteyez
FTE Chapter Leader
Veteran: Air Force
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Active Streak: 30 Days
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 21,086
Likes: 245
From: Fresno, CA.
Club FTE Silver Member

Well, that is interesting. Never heard of two companies owning one brand name. Not very big if it is only in two states. SaveMart here is not exactly a budget grocery store. Or at least it wasn't about 10 years ago when it was the closest grocery store to my apartment.

Jim
 
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2025 | 11:30 AM
  #30  
Modoc's Avatar
Modoc
Fleet Mechanic
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,456
Likes: 128
From: Shasta County, CA
Originally Posted by Nighteyez
Well, that is interesting. Never heard of two companies owning one brand name. Not very big if it is only in two states. SaveMart here is not exactly a budget grocery store. Or at least it wasn't about 10 years ago when it was the closest grocery store to my apartment.

Jim
You are right about Save Mart being a bit higher end price wise. Although I have noticed that the majority of the grocery stores up here are not inexpensive. Winco and Grocery Outlet. Have been more budget friendly.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:33 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE