Thread: Vaguely on-topic: Popcorn in my cabin filter

On Jun 14, 9:54 am, maxine in ri <weed...@gmail.com> wrote:
> About 2 months ago, I tossed some popcorn kernels out on the back lawn
> near the bird feeder. They had sorta dried out and didn't pop well
> any more.
>
> This past week, i changed the cabin filter in my car (maybe 20 feet
> from the bird feeder, and around the corner). Darned thing was full
> of popcorn kernels! Was this the revenge of the squirrels for not
> giving them fresh popcorn? Or the birds, for not putting it in the
> feeder and making them fly down into cat territory to garner them?
>
Okay, I'll bite, what's a cabin filter? -aem

On Jun 14, 9:54 am, maxine in ri <weed...@gmail.com> wrote:
> About 2 months ago, I tossed some popcorn kernels out on the back lawn
> near the bird feeder. They had sorta dried out and didn't pop well
> any more.
>
> This past week, i changed the cabin filter in my car (maybe 20 feet
> from the bird feeder, and around the corner). Darned thing was full
> of popcorn kernels! Was this the revenge of the squirrels for not
> giving them fresh popcorn? Or the birds, for not putting it in the
> feeder and making them fly down into cat territory to garner them?
>
Okay, I'll bite, what's a cabin filter? -aem

aem wrote:
> On Jun 14, 9:54 am, maxine in ri <weed...@gmail.com> wrote:

>> This past week, i changed the cabin filter in my car (maybe 20 feet
>> from the bird feeder, and around the corner). Darned thing was full
>> of popcorn kernels! Was this the revenge of the squirrels for not
>> giving them fresh popcorn? Or the birds, for not putting it in the
>> feeder and making them fly down into cat territory to garner them?
>>
> Okay, I'll bite, what's a cabin filter?

(laugh!) I didn't want to ask so I googled, the worrisome thing
is they make one for my car!

nancy

aem wrote:
> On Jun 14, 9:54 am, maxine in ri <weed...@gmail.com> wrote:

>> This past week, i changed the cabin filter in my car (maybe 20 feet
>> from the bird feeder, and around the corner). Darned thing was full
>> of popcorn kernels! Was this the revenge of the squirrels for not
>> giving them fresh popcorn? Or the birds, for not putting it in the
>> feeder and making them fly down into cat territory to garner them?
>>
> Okay, I'll bite, what's a cabin filter?

(laugh!) I didn't want to ask so I googled, the worrisome thing
is they make one for my car!

nancy

On Jun 14, 2:11 pm, "Nancy Young" <rjy...@comcast.net> wrote:
> aem wrote:
> > On Jun 14, 9:54 am, maxine in ri <weed...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> This past week, i changed the cabin filter in my car (maybe 20 feet
> >> from the bird feeder, and around the corner). Darned thing was full
> >> of popcorn kernels! Was this the revenge of the squirrels for not
> >> giving them fresh popcorn? Or the birds, for not putting it in the
> >> feeder and making them fly down into cat territory to garner them?
>
> > Okay, I'll bite, what's a cabin filter?
>
> (laugh!) I didn't want to ask so I googled, the worrisome thing
> is they make one for my car!
>
> nancy

It's a part that filters out the dust and pollen (and popcorn) from
the fresh-air vents in your car. The dealer had a "special" this
Spring for $69 to change them, and that got me wondering. Then, when
I had to look up a bulb number for my car, I happened on the
instructions for changing mine. It looked easy, so I did it. cost me
a grand total of $12 and change and 5 minutes. Maybe they were going
to replace the hydrolic thingy that is on the glove box, too. Even at
their rates, that seems rather steep.

Check your owner's manual. It was relatively simple.

maxine in ri

On Jun 14, 2:11 pm, "Nancy Young" <rjy...@comcast.net> wrote:
> aem wrote:
> > On Jun 14, 9:54 am, maxine in ri <weed...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> This past week, i changed the cabin filter in my car (maybe 20 feet
> >> from the bird feeder, and around the corner). Darned thing was full
> >> of popcorn kernels! Was this the revenge of the squirrels for not
> >> giving them fresh popcorn? Or the birds, for not putting it in the
> >> feeder and making them fly down into cat territory to garner them?
>
> > Okay, I'll bite, what's a cabin filter?
>
> (laugh!) I didn't want to ask so I googled, the worrisome thing
> is they make one for my car!
>
> nancy

It's a part that filters out the dust and pollen (and popcorn) from
the fresh-air vents in your car. The dealer had a "special" this
Spring for $69 to change them, and that got me wondering. Then, when
I had to look up a bulb number for my car, I happened on the
instructions for changing mine. It looked easy, so I did it. cost me
a grand total of $12 and change and 5 minutes. Maybe they were going
to replace the hydrolic thingy that is on the glove box, too. Even at
their rates, that seems rather steep.

Check your owner's manual. It was relatively simple.

maxine in ri

maxine in ri wrote:
> On Jun 14, 2:11 pm, "Nancy Young" <rjy...@comcast.net> wrote:
>> aem wrote:
>>> On Jun 14, 9:54 am, maxine in ri <weed...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> This past week, i changed the cabin filter in my car (maybe 20 feet
>>>> from the bird feeder, and around the corner). Darned thing was
>>>> full of popcorn kernels! Was this the revenge of the squirrels
>>>> for not giving them fresh popcorn? Or the birds, for not putting
>>>> it in the feeder and making them fly down into cat territory to
>>>> garner them?
>>
>>> Okay, I'll bite, what's a cabin filter?
>>
>> (laugh!) I didn't want to ask so I googled, the worrisome thing
>> is they make one for my car!

> It's a part that filters out the dust and pollen (and popcorn)

I just had a funny thought of your car heating up and POP!
POP POPPOP!

> from
> the fresh-air vents in your car. The dealer had a "special" this
> Spring for $69 to change them, and that got me wondering. Then, when
> I had to look up a bulb number for my car, I happened on the
> instructions for changing mine. It looked easy, so I did it. cost me
> a grand total of $12 and change and 5 minutes. Maybe they were going
> to replace the hydrolic thingy that is on the glove box, too. Even at
> their rates, that seems rather steep.

Thanks for the info, I'll check it out. I wonder who stocked your
car with the corn, that's pretty funny.

nancy

maxine in ri wrote:
> On Jun 14, 2:11 pm, "Nancy Young" <rjy...@comcast.net> wrote:
>> aem wrote:
>>> On Jun 14, 9:54 am, maxine in ri <weed...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> This past week, i changed the cabin filter in my car (maybe 20 feet
>>>> from the bird feeder, and around the corner). Darned thing was
>>>> full of popcorn kernels! Was this the revenge of the squirrels
>>>> for not giving them fresh popcorn? Or the birds, for not putting
>>>> it in the feeder and making them fly down into cat territory to
>>>> garner them?
>>
>>> Okay, I'll bite, what's a cabin filter?
>>
>> (laugh!) I didn't want to ask so I googled, the worrisome thing
>> is they make one for my car!

> It's a part that filters out the dust and pollen (and popcorn)

I just had a funny thought of your car heating up and POP!
POP POPPOP!

> from
> the fresh-air vents in your car. The dealer had a "special" this
> Spring for $69 to change them, and that got me wondering. Then, when
> I had to look up a bulb number for my car, I happened on the
> instructions for changing mine. It looked easy, so I did it. cost me
> a grand total of $12 and change and 5 minutes. Maybe they were going
> to replace the hydrolic thingy that is on the glove box, too. Even at
> their rates, that seems rather steep.

Thanks for the info, I'll check it out. I wonder who stocked your
car with the corn, that's pretty funny.

nancy

>> from
>> the fresh-air vents in your car. The dealer had a "special" this
>> Spring for $69 to change them, and that got me wondering. Then, when
>> I had to look up a bulb number for my car, I happened on the
>> instructions for changing mine. It looked easy, so I did it. cost me
>> a grand total of $12 and change and 5 minutes.


That is why I never go to the dealer for service. If I can't do it myself,
a local reliable shop does it for me at less cost. You also reminded me
that I have to replace min too. Did the engine air filter not long ago.

>> from
>> the fresh-air vents in your car. The dealer had a "special" this
>> Spring for $69 to change them, and that got me wondering. Then, when
>> I had to look up a bulb number for my car, I happened on the
>> instructions for changing mine. It looked easy, so I did it. cost me
>> a grand total of $12 and change and 5 minutes.


That is why I never go to the dealer for service. If I can't do it myself,
a local reliable shop does it for me at less cost. You also reminded me
that I have to replace min too. Did the engine air filter not long ago.

"maxine in ri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]..
> About 2 months ago, I tossed some popcorn kernels out on the back lawn
> near the bird feeder. They had sorta dried out and didn't pop well
> any more.
>
> This past week, i changed the cabin filter in my car (maybe 20 feet
> from the bird feeder, and around the corner). Darned thing was full
> of popcorn kernels! Was this the revenge of the squirrels for not
> giving them fresh popcorn? Or the birds, for not putting it in the
> feeder and making them fly down into cat territory to garner them?

Might be both! This sounds like the result of the lunching critter sitting
on your car roof to munch, dropping the occasional kernel, and not being
able to retrieve it if it slides down the hood or windshield into oblivion.
Suggest you "pop" the hood and check for more kernels in there, and also in
other places where a dropped kernel might become inaccessible.

By the way, it's been said that adding a little water to dried out popcorn
kernels in a closed container (a tablespoon to a few cups) and letting it
absorb will revitalize their pop-ability. Not that I'd suggest you do it to
the ones you found....

"maxine in ri" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]..
> About 2 months ago, I tossed some popcorn kernels out on the back lawn
> near the bird feeder. They had sorta dried out and didn't pop well
> any more.
>
> This past week, i changed the cabin filter in my car (maybe 20 feet
> from the bird feeder, and around the corner). Darned thing was full
> of popcorn kernels! Was this the revenge of the squirrels for not
> giving them fresh popcorn? Or the birds, for not putting it in the
> feeder and making them fly down into cat territory to garner them?

Might be both! This sounds like the result of the lunching critter sitting
on your car roof to munch, dropping the occasional kernel, and not being
able to retrieve it if it slides down the hood or windshield into oblivion.
Suggest you "pop" the hood and check for more kernels in there, and also in
other places where a dropped kernel might become inaccessible.

By the way, it's been said that adding a little water to dried out popcorn
kernels in a closed container (a tablespoon to a few cups) and letting it
absorb will revitalize their pop-ability. Not that I'd suggest you do it to
the ones you found....

On Jun 15, 2:32 am, "HiTech RedNeck" <hitechCOLOR-OF-
BLOODn...@ameritech.net> wrote:
> "maxine in ri" <weed...@gmail.com> wrote in messagenews:[email protected]..
>
> > About 2 months ago, I tossed some popcorn kernels out on the back lawn
> > near the bird feeder. They had sorta dried out and didn't pop well
> > any more.
>
> > This past week, i changed the cabin filter in my car (maybe 20 feet
> > from the bird feeder, and around the corner). Darned thing was full
> > of popcorn kernels! Was this the revenge of the squirrels for not
> > giving them fresh popcorn? Or the birds, for not putting it in the
> > feeder and making them fly down into cat territory to garner them?
>
> Might be both! This sounds like the result of the lunching critter sitting
> on your car roof to munch, dropping the occasional kernel, and not being
> able to retrieve it if it slides down the hood or windshield into oblivion.
> Suggest you "pop" the hood and check for more kernels in there, and also in
> other places where a dropped kernel might become inaccessible.

Gotta get the timing belt serviced soon, so I'll let the guys at the
the
local shop be bemused by those. I'll never forget the time I acquired
a
2' screw driver that someone had left inside the engine
compartment<g>.
I did return the ring I found another time, tho. That one surprised
me.

> By the way, it's been said that adding a little water to dried out popcorn
> kernels in a closed container (a tablespoon to a few cups) and letting it
> absorb will revitalize their pop-ability. Not that I'd suggest you do it to
> the ones you found....

Er, no, not those. They're somewhere in the Johnston Landfill by now.
<g>

maxine in ri

On Jun 15, 2:32 am, "HiTech RedNeck" <hitechCOLOR-OF-
BLOODn...@ameritech.net> wrote:
> "maxine in ri" <weed...@gmail.com> wrote in messagenews:[email protected]..
>
> > About 2 months ago, I tossed some popcorn kernels out on the back lawn
> > near the bird feeder. They had sorta dried out and didn't pop well
> > any more.
>
> > This past week, i changed the cabin filter in my car (maybe 20 feet
> > from the bird feeder, and around the corner). Darned thing was full
> > of popcorn kernels! Was this the revenge of the squirrels for not
> > giving them fresh popcorn? Or the birds, for not putting it in the
> > feeder and making them fly down into cat territory to garner them?
>
> Might be both! This sounds like the result of the lunching critter sitting
> on your car roof to munch, dropping the occasional kernel, and not being
> able to retrieve it if it slides down the hood or windshield into oblivion.
> Suggest you "pop" the hood and check for more kernels in there, and also in
> other places where a dropped kernel might become inaccessible.

Gotta get the timing belt serviced soon, so I'll let the guys at the
the
local shop be bemused by those. I'll never forget the time I acquired
a
2' screw driver that someone had left inside the engine
compartment<g>.
I did return the ring I found another time, tho. That one surprised
me.

> By the way, it's been said that adding a little water to dried out popcorn
> kernels in a closed container (a tablespoon to a few cups) and letting it
> absorb will revitalize their pop-ability. Not that I'd suggest you do it to
> the ones you found....

Er, no, not those. They're somewhere in the Johnston Landfill by now.
<g>

maxine in ri