I don’t know the number off hand, but if you call Apple Support in Cupertino, CA they can walk you through any issues you may have. My account was hacked once several years ago and a real person spent about 40 minutes and cleared it up.

More recently, I, not tech savvy, screwed something up migrating an app to my new M1 iMac. When I called, again, a real person answered the phone and had me fixed in no time.

The only other time I called, I got a recording that asked me to leave my phone number and someone would call me back shortly. “Shortly” turned out to be less than five minutes. Happy with my iMac, iPad and my iPhone. Benn a satisfied Apple user for 20+ years. Yes, they are pricey but hardly have any issues with apps or breakdowns. Updates are seamless, I have Malwarebytes protection and I sleep well at night. No computer frustrations (other than operator incompetence).

I’ll take one!!

Here in east Texas, water in your air tank is a given. I leave the drain valve open when not using the compressor.

Regarding water heaters: when you get a new tank insure the bottom drain valve is water hose compatible. I strongly recommend a quarter turn ball valve. Quarterly, connect a garden hose to the drain, the other end of the hose outdoors. Turn on a faucet elsewhere in the house, open the heater drain valve and let the water run until clear of lime and sediment.

Opening a faucet elsewhere in the house will cause tank water circulation, picking up loose lime to go out the drain. How often this needs to be done depends on your lime content. Lime buildup, particularly in a electric water heater, will lower its efficiency and drive up your electric bill.

When I was in business I replaced many water heaters that were plugged up with lime, some so badly it took two men and a hand truck to get them out of the house.

My diesel cost went from $2.79 to $3.19 overnight here in NE Texas. $70.00+ to fill up. Average 1-1/2 weeks per fill up.

Yes, they reverse the pitch on the propellers to provide reverse thrust. There are some newer aircraft such as the C-17, as previously mentioned, that have the capability to back up.

An addendum: A C-130 is one of very few aircraft able to back up under its own power. We have landed in places that had no room to turn around. Backing up a short distance was the only option.

I put many, many miles as crew/passenger on C-130’s. Amazing capabilities and able to land/takeoff in some really rugged places. Using JATO bottles they can take off in approximately 1600 feet.

WOW!! I drive a diesel pickup, as do most of the farmers/ranchers that I know and see here in east Texas. Unless highly modified, these pickups are not “huge” nor do they normally blow out black smoke. There are, of course, exceptions to every rule. Some older diesels as well as modified ones can blow excess smoke. Most diesel truck drivers dislike that as do you and others.

Some people do put lifted suspension and oversized tires and wheels on their trucks as well as their cars. They are for show and have absolutely no practical benefit and you frequently see them used for sale. These vehicles are the exception and not the rule. A “worst offender” I am NOT !!

I'm with you, Jerry. They have to fit and be comfortable or they're gone. I wear, almost exclusively, boots, be they dress or work. I have some that are 10-15 years old. Work boots, however, seldom last me more than a couple of years here on our working farm and roping arena.

Well stated!!

In my earlier military days in Korea we did not have the best communications systems. The common joke for fast communications was "telephone, telegraph or tell a Korean".

I have seen a number of Fuji posts. Would you like to borrow my reading glasses?

There may not be as many Fuji posts because Fuji users, for the most part, are happy with their gear, knowledgeable of their gear and have fewer questions and concerns, complaints and problems about their gear. I sometimes suffer from GAS but usually go straight to the Fuji site, B&W or Adorama for information before making any decisions.

In my humble and personal opinion, Fuji makes some of the best glass, across the ranges and I have never had an issue with my cameras or lenses. By the way, I was a Canon user for many years and have been with Fuji for the last six years.

I have yet to see any other lines of products that make me want to switch. Thats my 05:30 rant before my coffee kicks in.

I live in the country and drive a fairly large truck with multiple well-used hitches and no low profile tires. I haul everything from horses, cattle, goats and all kinds of farm implements up to large tractors. Have you ever tried putting six people wearing their heavy winter work clothes in your little car? Didn't think so. Dont forget about the muddy boots.

A small economical car may fit your needs but get off your high horse about SUV's and trucks. Remember that many of us driving trucks feed you.

I have had a XT20 for several years, have hams for hands. I've experienced no problems with my controls. I do, occasionally, forget to reset the front dial, not a major problem. I came from a Canon full-frame and L lenses. No regrets at sll.

Nothing. Read the heading of this section.