DavidB

None. Haven't had a moving violation in over 10 years. Plan to keep it that way because I enjoy ONLY paying $1,100/year insurance for THREE cars. When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

I"m seriously thinking about breaking the 68 Barracuda out of the garage Saturday, meeting up with a few of my other old Mopar friends & making a drive out there for lunch. If I do, I'll report on what I find. When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

I remember someone organizing one of these jumps at the Herd Boogie back in the later 80's, maybe 1990... When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

Probably too late, but the "Museum of Industrial Design" (I think that's what it's called) is supposed to be outstanding as many of the most famous industrial designers of the 20th century were educated there. BTW, you might find something interesting to listen to on WMSE 91.7 FM. When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

That's why I quit riding on the streets back in 1974; too many blind drivers! I can only imagine what it's like today with more cars on the road & nearly half the drivers yacking on the phone as they drive... Also lost a couple really nice cars to blind drivers making left turns. First a nice 66 Charger Thanksgiving weekend 1982, then a rust-free 74 Dart in Aug '93. When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

My reserve is slightly out of date (last repack in 1994). When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

For the record: Sept 4, 1994 was my last jump, at the Herd Boogie. When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

I stopped before you ever started, so I guess that means I should start a "I'm leaving DZ.com" post. When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

Conducting your own organic chem experiment...? Hmmm... What happens when I apply fire to this green leafy substance? Hmmm... It smokes. Very interesting... Hmmm... I wonder what would happen if I inhaled said smoke...? Hmmm... Now what was I doing...? Hmmm... I wonder if I have any cookies in the house...? Stay safe! When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

Say "What?" again Mutha Fucker! BillyVance has stolen The Turtle's account! When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

From the Steve McQueen movie BULLIT: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 4-speed rowing through the gears at WOT! What a glorious sound! When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

You know how to whistle, don't 'ya? Just put your lips together and blow. Is that a pistol in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

The way I read it, she's posting her goals, then not coming back to THIS POST until Jan 31st 2009. Could be wrong though... Hope she's not... If she really is leaving until Feb '09, I'll miss her insights & inquisitiveness. When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

Anything with Bogart & Bacall (the chemistry between those two, plus the good stories can't be beat) The first three Thin Man movies (William Powell & Myrna Loy play so well together) Some Like it Hot (hokey yes, but fun none the less) Marx Brothers: The Cocoanuts, Animal Crackers, Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, Duck Soup, A Night At the Opera, A Day at the Races Smokey and the Bandit Death Race 2000 (pure schlock) Heavy Metal Blues Brothers Young Frankenstein When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

You're old enough to know the answer. BTW, like a drum solo at a 1970's rock concert, you KNEW that was coming, KNEW you wouldn't like it, & KNEW there wasn't a damn thing you could do about it! Here's a thought: Why not start your own series of airport stories here? Post a new one every week or two. You KNOW we would enjoy & appreciate it! When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

At least you didn't get Herculiner on it! (for those that don't understand, google "herculiner on my hootus") edited to change hootis to hootUs When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

Elwood: It's 103 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, & we're wearing sun glasses. Jake: HIT IT! When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

Damn Sun newspaper site!!!! EVERY time I click on one of their links, the page loads, then shuts down firefox! Before it kicked me out, I did see a REALLY bad photo chop job, though. When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

Never ate at Quiznos, but my GF & I won't patronize her local subway (Clinton, Ar). Those cheap bastages put 2 pieces of meat & 1 piece of cheese on a roll, sprinkle a little lettuce on it, add 1 slice of tomato so thin you can see through it, call it a sub & charge you $5! AND THIS WAS 2 YEARS AGO!!!! When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

The cement's not that bad, it's the cleaner/primer you have to be aware of! When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

That's not it. I just spent the better part of an hour looking around their sites & can't find what I'm looking for. I DID find a cut-away pic of a PB faucet though: http://img2.timeinc.net/toh/i/a/baths/pressure-balancing-valve-00.jpg The handle is obviously the large chrome piece top/center. The two small upright things you see below & to the left & right of the handle are the shut off valves (note: not ALL PB valve have shut off valves), accessible behind the cover plate. Inside the center of the valve assembly is the shuttle valve which moves to keep the pressure balanced between hot & cold. THAT'S what is stuck. When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

Hey, !'m older than Jim! I look at her & think, "Now there's someone I'd like to do the horizontal mambo with!" When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

I'm willing to bet the rent (& I'm NOT a gambler!) it's a pressure balance faucet, & the shuttle valve is stuck. This valve moves to keep the pressure of both hot & cold sides balanced. IE: if the cold water pressure drops, the valves moves to restrict the hot water so you don't get scalded. Sounds like it's stuck on the low pressure side, so you get little hot water. Like I said, you can USUALLY find rebuild kits for them. Old assemblies do, however, present challenges most novices are not prepared for. Most operational problems (like yours) stem from mineral build-up. This will also cause things like the shut-off valves to stick open, cause handles to freeze to stems, & can also freeze other fasteners making disassembly impossible. Professional plumbers have special tools that can USUALLY overcome SOME of these problems, plus the good ones have little "tricks of the trade" that can be applied to most, but it may cost you less (in terms of both $$$ & time) just to have the whole assembly replaced. IMO, a GOOD plumber will tell you, "Yes, I CAN rebuild it, but there's no guarantee it'll come apart, or if it IS rebuilt that it'll last, so you'd be money & time ahead to replace it." www.howstuffworks.com will surely have pics & a better description of how these valves work. Check them out. Might give you an idea of what you're up against. Bottom line: I think you should just call a pro & have the whole thing replaced, rather than risk a DIY job that might have the tub/shower down for who knows how long, not to mention the potential to flood out a neighbor's unit if something goes wrong. When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

If it truly is a single lever pressure balanced control, & not just a single lever control (like the kitchen sink), then the hot water shuttle valve is sticking/stuck. Since you say the water gets hotter when the toilet is flushed, this further confirms to me the shuttle valve is stuck. Two ways to fix this: 1-Find manufacturer & model number & get a rebuild kit. 2-Replace the entire valve assembly. IF this control is original from 1978, you MIGHT not find a rebuild kit still available. For more research, go to pbs.org, look for links to ASK THIS OLD HOUSE, & search for no hot water in shower. Tommy did a piece on exactly this problem a few years ago, explained how the problem came to be & shows pressure balance faucets in cut-away form so you'll understand HOW they work & WHY they fail. EDIT: BTW, I'm not a plumber, but my father was for a while, then went into plumbing supply for MANY years. I started plumbing with him nearly 50 years ago. Though I didn't do much of the plumbing in the house we built 5-6 years ago, it was all done to my & my father's specifications. When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.

Thanx john. I'm glad someone thought it was funny (even though it's true). When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.