hershy314

funny how its been around for 4 years and yet this is the first I've heard of it.

Normally I wouldn't post this but I do find it to be true, I have noticed this a couple times but always was in a hurry so I never thought about it. Has anyone else noticed this? CHEATING at the gas pumps (PRINT OUT YOUR RECEIPTS!!!) This email was sent by the LA fire captain. This is true. It happened to them three weeks ago somewhere in Pomona on our way to Pechanga. The pump should have totaled @ $68.00 (and change). When the receipt was printed, and she checked it was $ 77.00 (and change). She got mad, went inside the store, asked for a calculator and let them do the math. They refunded her. she told them that if they cheat, they had better make it right. Normally, her husband would skip printing the receipt. Not her We saw on the news the other night that this is happening everywhere. Brian pumped exactly one gallon of gas. The price did not match the cost of one gallon. It was higher.. He went inside and complained, got a refund. There is also a number on each pump that you can call and complain. This is a true story, so read it carefully. I stopped at a BP gas station in GA. My truck's gas gauge was on 1/4 of a tank. I use the mid-grade, which was priced at $3.71 per gallon. When my tank is at this point, it takes somewhere around 14 gallons to fill it up. When the pump showed 14 gallons had been pumped, I began to slow it down. Then, to my surprise, it went to 15, then 16. I even looked under my truck to see if it was being spilled. It was not. Then it showed 17 gallons on the pump. It stopped at 18 gallons. This was very strange to me, since my truck has only an 18 gallon tank. I went on my way a little confused, then on the evening news I heard a report that 1 out of 4 gas stations had calibrated their pumps to show more gas had been pumped than a person actually got. Here is how to check a pump to see if you are getting the right amount: Whichever grade you are using, put EXACTLY 10 GALLONS in your tank, then look at the dollar amount. If the dollar amount is not EXACTLY 10 times the price of the fuel you have chosen, then the pumps are rigged. In my case, as I said, the mid-grade was $3.71 9/10 per gallon; my dollar amount for 10 gallons should have been $37.19. I wish I had checked the pump. It doesn't matter where you pump gas please check the 10 gallon price. If you do find a station that is cheating, contact the state Agriculture Department, and direct your comments to the Commissioner the info is on the gas pumps. Please don't delete this until you have sent it to all people in your address book. We need to put a stop to this outrageous cheating of customers. The gas companies are making enough profits at honest rates. This is the same thing as the butcher with his finger on the scale the company has nothing to do with the station owner's practices. Yes the big oil is making big bucks but the dishonest guy will still be dishonest

Thanks guys. Just like anything else just got to keep practicing and sooner or later you will get good at it. Well at least thats what I've always been told anyways. I have been watching a few vids on youtube on photoshop, but mainly I have been teaching myself how to do it.

I seen the Tahoe on Truckin magazine's website, in fact its my computers wallpaper right now lol. But still I think I came close, like I said before I know I'm not that good at this stuff.

I didn't say they was orginal ideas just ones I thought were cool. Shit kinda hard to have an idea these days that hasn't been done before.

I had a couple ideas running around in my head past few days, so tonight I decided that I would try and use photoshop and see if I can't come close to what I had in my mind. The first idea was to turn a 2011 Suburban into a 2 door, kind of like an old fullsize Blazer or something. The second was to cut the rear roof section off a Ford Escape, no real reason I just sorta visioned it as a cool open air cruiser. I'll admit my skills are not that good and could these could use more work, but I like how they look and who knows I may add more pics later when I get more ideas. Anyways have a look. btw I did not create the back ground.

Here is a quick run down of models I have built, or at least I can remember. '78 Mustang-no mods, but blew it up with a bunch of firecrackers '90 Chevy stepside-chop top, body drop and horrible flame paint job '57 Chevy Bel-Air-cut roof off, made into a roadster, modified '58 Impala front clip to replace the orginal front clip. Made it lay frame. '95 GMC Sonoma Reg. cab-LS motor from '00 Trans am kit, working audio system, lowered suspension there are a few others, but my brain has gone to bed....so I must follow

It is fun to make something from practically nothing. I know other people who wll be entering this contest have more experience and such, but I'm doing it just cause can. I like what ya did with the F150, I bet it looked nice. If ya got a pic of it, post it...would love to see it. I will post pics of the build when I get it started. I dunno if I treat it like a build log for system or just show ya guys the final product. I'm not sure what all I'm going to do tho. I will take any ideas you guys have on paint and such into consideration.

Thats cool, I built a few Implalas before only one of which was a lowrider. The others were mild custom or hot roded. Actually I can real every model I built and what I did to them. One I had built in a working audio system (if you want to call it that. But I took a pair of cheap ear buds and place them in a '95 Sonoma, then made a trim panel to make it look like there was an enclosure behind the seats. That was back in 96 when I was just getting into car audio. Wasn't too loud, but I think I was going more for the look than anything. I had some crazy ideas back then.

Did anyone build models as kids, or maybe still do? I know I was building then like crazy when I was younger, but never left them alone. I would find some way to modify the kits so I would have something unique. Wish I still had them, my favorite one was a '90 Chevy Stepside that had a chop top and was body dropped. That was back when I was maybe 12, so no digital camera or that sorta thing. Hell I think my computer then was a freaking 386 or slower lol. But yeah, seems like every week I would have a new model to build even if I was still working on another one. It wasn't uncommon for me to take parts from two kits and make one model. The other day I decided to get back into building models just for fun. I haven't found any place near by that sells them, but I have found a site that sells models. Also I ran across a contest for model builders, I am going to enter just for the fun of it. You can find the contest at www.staceydavid.com. I forget the prizes and that stuff. I have decided to do a 1970 Mustang, but combine it with a 2010 Shelby Mustang. Should be interesting to see what comes out of combing a new and old Stang.

They are out of Chicago,Il

My cousin's band playin live

Ok so I'm currently tryin out the new Photoshop CS6 beta extended. This version is much nicer and simpler to use than CS5 and has some cool new features. Lots of vids of those features on youtube, check them out if you want to know more. My fav. thing on here is the 3D tool. I just did a quick mod of a SMD logo I found. I was just bored so I figured wth....if I over stepped a boundery or something I am sorry. I just think its kinda cool. Let me know what ya think of it.

decided to make a new sig....still tryin to learn ps but when ya teachin ya self it takes a bit longer but I'm happy with how it came out.

While checking messeges on FB, I ran across a link my aunt had posted bout my cousin's band. A really cool thing had happened. They have signed with record label and putting out a debut album April 10th! The band's name is Hollows. I really have no idea how to describe their sound. Really you would have to listen, its a group of four girls and one guy. I'll post a link to the record label where you guys can hear them. http://troubleinmind...ds/hollows.html so have a listen and tell me what ya think. I'm just proud of my cousin cause I know she has worked her ass off to get to where she is today.

Naw, I didn't get to move back to the STL. I just moved closer to work, which today is my 1 year anniversary there. That is a nice tv, is it not? lol. Those Hifonics subs are just sitting there. I am looking for a reciver for the place tho. Even tho I have an end unit, I don't have the heat on very high even tho its like 35 outside. Still on the look out for stuff to put in there. For only 425 a month, ya really can't beat that, if I had to guess I'd say this place is around 800sq ft total. Maybe a little less.

Thanks, it was a long time coming. Past few mornings I've woke up wondering where I am. Guess I'm still tryin to get used to living here

ok finally pics...still needing a few things but so far its not too bad

I'm enjoying my place so far, got no tv or anything yet...gonna wait on getting cable. I already got the internet, but that wont be up and running till a week from today...sucks but oh well. Right now I'm using my phone as a wifi hotspot . I'll have pics up later once I'm fully unpacked...but for now its time for some grub.

Ill post pics tomorrow when i have my laptop with me

Anyone know how to post pics on here from an andriod?

After nearly 4 years of living with other people, I'm out on my own agin. I got an apartment just down the road from work. Only like a mile away. I have never lived that close to work in my life. I might post pics later, right now I'm at work

Today at work one of my co-workers came in for a bit, seemed a little steamed. Turns out the system that was just installed was now broke. Only installed 3 days ago and already dead. I don't remember exactly what was in there, all I remember was there was a MTX mono amp hooked up to 2-12" Kicker Comp subs. There was also 3 more amps in the car but not hooked up cause of it still having the factory radio. The problem was easy to find, 2 blown fuses. That's fixed but don't know for how long. I said to make sure that ya check the gain on the amp, make sure its not up too high. Couldn't think of anything else to check, but at least it's back up and running. Kinda makes me miss my little system...still got it, but no car to put it in still. Oh and did I forget to mention it was for a chick....yeah, a real cute girl...that has a system that could one day put one of yours to shame. And no there is no pic of said girl, sorry. Also if you guys have any other ideas of what could of blown those fuses let me know, next time I work I'll pass on the info.

pic yes...that i can post on here no