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swiftdog2.0

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Work,work, work!

Had to jump start SwiftMom's car after work last night. Dead battery. She hit the high beam switch getting out of the car. Saw it as soon as I opened the door. She does it at least 3 or 4 times a year. Battery dies, car won't start, denies she did it....... :facepalm_smiley:

Took the Jeopardy test earlier this evening. We'll see what comes of that!

Have to travel for work next week. That'll be fun, not!
 

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Work,work, work!

Had to jump start SwiftMom's car after work last night. Dead battery. She hit the high beam switch getting out of the car. Saw it as soon as I opened the door. She does it at least 3 or 4 times a year. Battery dies, car won't start, denies she did it....... :facepalm_smiley:

Took the Jeopardy test earlier this evening. We'll see what comes of that!

Have to travel for work next week. That'll be fun, not!
 

Neesy

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Work,work, work!

Had to jump start SwiftMom's car after work last night. Dead battery. She hit the high beam switch getting out of the car. Saw it as soon as I opened the door. She does it at least 3 or 4 times a year. Battery dies, car won't start, denies she did it....... :facepalm_smiley:

Took the Jeopardy test earlier this evening. We'll see what comes of that!

Have to travel for work next week. That'll be fun, not!
I'm not sure I understand this concept - how can hitting a high beam switch getting out of a car cause the battery to die?

I have accidentally left the interior light on all day while at work (or overnight) and that can definitely kill the battery.
 

swiftdog2.0

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I'm not sure I understand this concept - how can hitting a high beam switch getting out of a car cause the battery to die?

I have accidentally left the interior light on all day while at work (or overnight) and that can definitely kill the battery.

The high beams in my Mom's car are controlled by a stick on the steering column. If you push it forward, even when the car is off, the high beams go on. I've seen her hit the stick with her pocket book getting out of the car a bunch of times in that car and others my folks have owned over the years. Same result each time. Lights on = drained battery.

When I hooked up the jumper cables the headlights immediately came on and when I opened the door I saw the stick pushed forward.
 

Neesy

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The high beams in my Mom's car are controlled by a stick on the steering column. If you push it forward, even when the car is off, the high beams go on. I've seen her hit the stick with her pocket book getting out of the car a bunch of times in that car and others my folks have owned over the years. Same result each time. Lights on = drained battery.

When I hooked up the jumper cables the headlights immediately came on and when I opened the door I saw the stick pushed forward.
Ah! I see - now I get it! Thanks

You need to get her to change her habits somehow - good luck :adoration:

It's dang chilly here tonight - only 6 Celsius which is about 42 F and it will probably go down lower overnight
:snowman::confused::eek:
 

Neesy

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What did I do today? I tried to talk myself out of going on the elliptical trainer after being on the stationary bike for 30 minutes.

In the end though I did a full 30 minutes on both. Wednesday is my cardio day and I needed to work up a good sweat.

Well, speaking of that it is time to go soak in the tub - seems there are never enough hours in the day when you have to work eight hours a day - I am looking forward to retirement!
 

swiftdog2.0

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Ah! I see - now I get it! Thanks

You need to get her to change her habits somehow - good luck :adoration:

It's dang chilly here tonight - only 6 Celsius which is about 42 F and it will probably go down lower overnight
:snowman::confused::eek:

"Change her habits" you say?

Will. Never. Happen.

Which is why I'm getting her one of those jump start boxes AAA carries around.
 

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Good luck to those taking the Jeopardy test.

I have three white fruit cakes baking. That explains what I spent my morning doing. Note to self: Next time shower first. fruit cake takes up to 4 hours to bake.

I also cooked what I need to make a potato salad. We have unseasonable warm weather today so we decided we'll BBQ some burgers for dinner.
 
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