Beware the Curmudgeon in Us All
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Maybe we’re two of Bill Bryson’s morons who just don’t know any better and think what we’re seeing is wonderful when in actuality, it’s dull, boring and uninspiring …
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Get Out and Vote!
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I remember having to wait until Tuesday, November 6th, always a working day, trying to figure out exactly when I could find time to get to the polls. Now it’s pretty easy, early voting, mail-in voting, absentee voting.
Read MoreBlue View - Repairing the Fuel Filler Door on Blue
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The fuel filler door on Blue is rather unique. It is located just aft of the driver’s door, and can’t be opened without first opening said driver’s door. I like the arrangement except for one teeny-tiny detail - the little tab on the edge. It’s put there to make the door easier to open when it’s time to fill up, but it has a tendency to catch on my pants pocket as I exit the driver’s side, especially when we’re parked in a tight space and I can’t open the door all the way. On at least one occasion, I’ve exerted enough leverage to actually break the hinge that holds the filler door.
It’s not cheap to repair… the dealer wanted $485. As it turns out, the repair is quite simple and a whole lot less expensive to do it yourself, once you discover a couple of little disassembly tricks. Watch our video that describes the process…
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