My 2001 Maxima needs a new O2 sensor. The right one, I believe ("Bank 2"). Code: P0430.

Any ideas on what this is going to cost me? Or where I should get it done?

Took my car (a 2001 Maxima) to the dealership yesterday for its 100,000 check up and to get a door remote. They said it didn't need a tranny flush, surprisingly, but they did flush out the radiator and the brake and power steering fluids. They also found two belts that were cracked and about to snap, and while I would usually figure it was just ( Read more... )

Monday was my last night of trivia at Twain's until after New Year's. Next Monday is their staff party, the following Monday is Xmas Eve, and then the Monday after that is New Year's Eve ( Read more... )

I just got my Sprint (cell phone) bill today, and they've apparently decided to revamp the thing.

It's HUGE. Not the amount, the physical bill itself. I feel like I've been shopping in the LARGE PRINT section at Border's. Maybe the next revamp will have the Cat in the Hat on it or the dogs from Go, Dog. Go!The slip to return with my check is ( Read more... )

Boy, did I waste a lot of money at Office Depot yesterday ( Read more... )

Went and saw Serenity Thursday night. The crowd was sparse, maybe -- maybe -- 100 people; exactly the sort you'd expect to be out seeing Serenity. It was fun seeing it on the big screen. The best part, though, was during the big climax, where Mal and the Operative are fighting in front of the communications console. Fight fight fight. Snark snark ( Read more... )