I know our local Lowe's store has started carrying the transponder keys -- not sure about Wal-Mart. Historically, I have just bought the blanks on ebay, had Wal-Mart cut them, and then programmed them myself at home.

 

Most of the retailers do CLONE keys...a copy of the key they cut

To get an original the dealer or you have to program it there's even some locksmith shop that can offer the dealer service too

 

Ok, thanks. If.you program the key yourself the ignition has to be left om for like 45mins then turn it off then back on for another 30 mins for the key to program. Would just rather have it cloned and be done with it

 

That's what GM uses for their programming? Seems weird compared to Ford, which uses a "multiple cycle-on-cycle-off" procedure.....

 

Yea, and you have to take it to dealer to get a new remote programned.. rediculous

 

Raining now

 

Got a new Insurance paid roof last summer. Sure beats coming out of your own pocket.

 

Still raining ....sux cutting pipe outside

 

Starting to see a lot more people up here replace the roofs with the steel instead of going the traditional asphalt/fiberglass type

 

I had to replace my 50 year (now called lifetime) composite shingle twice within 4 years when I lived in KS because of hail damage. Luckily insurance covered it both times.

 

No kidding on that one -- especially since I had already been budgeting for the roof in the next few years to begin with! This frees up some money for some other maintenance things I need to deal with over the next couple of years -- water heater, a new back patio door, and an AC system when the pig I have finally gives up the ghost!

I always laugh at the people who tout a home as a great investment. That might have been true for past generations, but by the time I figure in all the money I have spent on normal maintenance over the last 14 years I'd be fortunate to break even on mine. My only upside right now is that I live in a part of the Houston area that is on the verge of exploding with new highways and development, so that might finally give me some decent appreciation on this thing.

 

Good grief! Where did the morning go? Oh, that's right. I didn't get up til 9:00.

 

Where the heck is everybody today? God knows their not at church......

 

I'm sure he does.

 

Ha!

Paid bills, played with the dog, cleaned up the house. Now I'm gonna grab some Doritos and spend the rest of the day watching Peaky Blinders

Doing my taxes sometime next week, which means you should be seeing a post about me using a portion of it for some stupid irresponsible purchase sometime in the near future. I'm thinking some Bilstein 5100s might show up at my door. Or maybe a Yeti