Soooo....

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

Which one do you go to? The one in Westminster is like that, the customer service has always been impressive. (I wonder if it's all stores, or just some stores in particular)

I go to the one on Springdale and Edinger. I have called a few other ones and they all seem to be super nice and helpful. I really like that they don't talk to me like I'm a dumb girl. The first time I called I needed tires for my Honda and instead of selling me more tire than I needed they gave me prices for tires that would fit what I needed (tires, period).

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Why the eff is my left rear tire a nail-magnet?!

I can't testify why the left is preferred over the right, but it is more common for a rear tire to get puncture wounds than the front. The reason being is that the front tire rolls over the object, kicking it up and the road hazard then has a higher propensity to inject itself in the rear tire. So sez my father who worked in Marketing for Union 76 (Union Oil, Unocal) for 43 years.

[MouseWife]

I also have road coverage {why isn't it included with new cars?} through Discount Tires {which may be American Tires in some areas}.

One thing I've learned, don't pull it out!!! I go as quickly as I can to the shop.

And, like you, katiesue, driving through construction areas always does me in. Or, the Hubby when he is driving my car!!! {4WD and he likes to use it...go figure}

[MouseWife]

Oh, I came on here to complain about my current situation and my past tire problems took over my thoughts...

So, like many of you swanky people, I am also preparing for a road trip. I've been working around the house, laundry, packing, trying to remember everything, paying bills that will be due while we are gone, etc.

Finally my Boy, 13 {I can feel the nods from others with kids in this range} was agreeable to getting his stuff ready. We are digging around for his hiking boots and oh for any ant trails to quelch before we go and oh my gawd. A big black moldy mess. From the location, I think it is from the shower and it may have gone in to our hall closet but I am not sure....{haven't looked, don't really wanna....I will though, of course}.

So, aw man. This mess and the Hubster has a full day tomorrow as well as I do. I can't leave this. Or believe this, either.

Aw man. I don't want to be exhausted for our trip. I want to enjoy it.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Fortunately I keep a cigarette lighter powered pump in my trunk so when this crap happens I can at least get the pressure up long enough to get me safely to my destination. Usually lasts at least 6 or 8 hours before I need to do it again.

Found my paperwork. It doesn't say anything about road hazard, but I'm calling the dealer to find out. If not, there's a tire waiting for me at a place around the corner (which gives a free 3 year road hazard warranty with every tire purchase).

[JWBear]

[blueerica]

I have reminded myself that I need to get back into the visual arts. I'm starved for creativity, to the point that I feel like I can barely refine my thoughts into writing. I'm about an inch away from starting to scribble on walls, so I have a feeling I need to pick up my paints set from my friends house, buy some canvas and have at it before I snap.

[BarTopDancer]

Scribble on the walls!

It'll add excitement to your home life

[skinnylycan]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Scribble on the walls!

It'll add excitement to your home life

It doesnt just add excitement... but a cheap way of adding Art to your home

[AllyOops!]

Has anybody here ever had an adverse reaction to antihistamines? I have severe allergies & sinus drama (I went through years of allergy shots which helped a whole bunch) and I take Sudafed, which sometimes gives me such a rapid heartbeat. As does Claritin. I try to avoid them even though my Doctor wants me on Sudafed year round.

I've had adverse reactions to other meds. I don't think it's an allergic reaction (I'm allergic to compazine & reglan, both anti-nausea meds that put me in the emergency room. My throat began to tighten and I was suffocating.) I also tend to go extremely wonky during an allergic reaction. I literally go insane and make no sense whatsoever.

I had a similiar reaction last night. It's like being completely drunk & mentally disturbed both at the same time. There's a winning combo.

Anyhow, some antihistamines (and I never know which ones) make me completely nuts. As a child I had an adverse reaction to Actifed & completely became unhinged. As an adult, I had a reaction to Tussionex. I remember sitting in the corner of my room, rocking back and forth, talking to myself. Seriously, it freaks me out! I mean, you know yourself & your behavior. Your reactions. When something causes you to step out of that & throws your behavior off, that's terrifying. My reaction to reglan had me crying, shaking violently & caused me to actually try to rip the IV's out of my arm and rip off my hospital gown. I was sweating & weeping while the doctor held me down and kept apologizing for giving me the reglan to begin with. It felt like a million spiders were attacking me from the inside.

Does anybody here suffer from antihistamine or medication issues? It's a big gamble whenever I have to treat my sinuses or allergies.