Comments for theStearns http://thestearns.net unexpected perspectives Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:52:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Three Year Anniversary by Aimee http://thestearns.net/2010/09/three-year-anniversary/comment-page-1/#comment-174 Aimee Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:52:43 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1916#comment-174 Thanks Kenn! We needed a little "pick-me-up". Warren spent yesterday in multiple airports trying to get to New Hampshire for work. He had Mexican and a beer for dinner while I had cheap Champagne and macaroni and cheese. We plan to do a fun anniversary weekend in Glacier in October. Thanks again! Thanks Kenn! We needed a little “pick-me-up”. Warren spent yesterday in multiple airports trying to get to New Hampshire for work. He had Mexican and a beer for dinner while I had cheap Champagne and macaroni and cheese. We plan to do a fun anniversary weekend in Glacier in October. Thanks again!

]]> Comment on The Importance of Light by Mac http://thestearns.net/2010/08/the-importance-of-light/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Mac Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:47:05 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1873#comment-166 Makes me suspect the motivations of the battery industry. I'm just sayin'... Makes me suspect the motivations of the battery industry. I’m just sayin’…

]]> Comment on life = risk by Mac http://thestearns.net/2010/08/life-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Mac Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:44:20 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1900#comment-165 Inspirational! Inspirational!

]]> Comment on life = risk by katrina http://thestearns.net/2010/08/life-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-153 katrina Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:09:12 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1900#comment-153 I love it!! I love it!!

]]> Comment on The Importance of Light by Tweets that mention The Importance of Light - theStearns -- Topsy.com http://thestearns.net/2010/08/the-importance-of-light/comment-page-1/#comment-150 Tweets that mention The Importance of Light - theStearns -- Topsy.com Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:38:12 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1873#comment-150 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by erealty, Kenn. Kenn said: I see the light! Here's a cause you can believe in with a product that makes sense/cents http://tinyurl.com/28hsxkv [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by erealty, Kenn. Kenn said: I see the light! Here's a cause you can believe in with a product that makes sense/cents http://tinyurl.com/28hsxkv [...]

]]> Comment on New Gen 1 Prius Battery by Kenn http://thestearns.net/2010/07/new-gen-1-prius-battery/comment-page-1/#comment-136 Kenn Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:22:45 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1836#comment-136 Our 2002 Prius was throwing triangle of death errors within the first year of ownership so it is possible we got a bad hybrid battery. We too are sold on the car, but i'm not a fan of the Gen 2 hatchback styling with large blind spots and a squirrelly view out the rear (which must be why it needs a backup camera). Our 2002 Prius was throwing triangle of death errors within the first year of ownership so it is possible we got a bad hybrid battery. We too are sold on the car, but i’m not a fan of the Gen 2 hatchback styling with large blind spots and a squirrelly view out the rear (which must be why it needs a backup camera).

]]> Comment on New Gen 1 Prius Battery by Patrick Elcan http://thestearns.net/2010/07/new-gen-1-prius-battery/comment-page-1/#comment-134 Patrick Elcan Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:45:05 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1836#comment-134 Super explanation. I am not there yet on my 2002 Prius, 53,000 miles and 4 months left on the warranty, but I am looking to the future. As most of us, I hate going to the dealership for anything other than warranty work so this is a viable alternative. Also, for info, I am sold on the Prius and also have a 2010 model. Super explanation. I am not there yet on my 2002 Prius, 53,000 miles and 4 months left on the warranty, but I am looking to the future. As most of us, I hate going to the dealership for anything other than warranty work so this is a viable alternative. Also, for info, I am sold on the Prius and also have a 2010 model.

]]> Comment on New Gen 1 Prius Battery by Jeff Banet http://thestearns.net/2010/07/new-gen-1-prius-battery/comment-page-1/#comment-133 Jeff Banet Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:44:16 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1836#comment-133 Those are some crazy symptoms! That sounds like a great solution and value. Hope it lasts another 7+ years for you! Those are some crazy symptoms! That sounds like a great solution and value.

Hope it lasts another 7+ years for you!

]]> Comment on New Gen 1 Prius Battery by Kenn http://thestearns.net/2010/07/new-gen-1-prius-battery/comment-page-1/#comment-132 Kenn Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:47:36 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1836#comment-132 We knew it was time because periodically the upper notification area of the Prius dashboard lit up almost all the icons including the "triangle of death." The following symptoms helped us narrow it to a battery issue: 1) car became lethargic on hot days in stop & go traffic, 2) car would run normally after a rest, 3) energy monitor showed battery charging all the time, 4) significant reduction in MPG, and 5) Toyota dealer diagnostics indicated hybrid battery had issues. Lowest cost is to ship old battery to <a href="http://www.re-involt.com" rel="nofollow">Re-Involt</a> and they will ship back a re-manufactured battery. For a core fee they'll ship re-manufactured battery first. Current list price on the Gen 1 re-manufactured battery at Re-Involt is $1400+. Two-day shipping from North Carolina to Austin was $90 each way. Installation takes about four hours - we paid about $500. Lowest quote we got from a Toyota dealer was $4,500+. Note that Re-Involt will soon offer a Lithium replacement battery for 2001-2010 Prius models. And they have plug-in conversions, but sadly not for the Gen 1 Prius. It's also worth noting the Prius is widely misunderstood. Most repair facilities are afraid or wary of the vehicle. Take care in selecting an independent shop to work on a Prius. We knew it was time because periodically the upper notification area of the Prius dashboard lit up almost all the icons including the “triangle of death.” The following symptoms helped us narrow it to a battery issue: 1) car became lethargic on hot days in stop & go traffic, 2) car would run normally after a rest, 3) energy monitor showed battery charging all the time, 4) significant reduction in MPG, and 5) Toyota dealer diagnostics indicated hybrid battery had issues.

Lowest cost is to ship old battery to Re-Involt and they will ship back a re-manufactured battery. For a core fee they’ll ship re-manufactured battery first. Current list price on the Gen 1 re-manufactured battery at Re-Involt is $1400+. Two-day shipping from North Carolina to Austin was $90 each way. Installation takes about four hours – we paid about $500. Lowest quote we got from a Toyota dealer was $4,500+.

Note that Re-Involt will soon offer a Lithium replacement battery for 2001-2010 Prius models. And they have plug-in conversions, but sadly not for the Gen 1 Prius.

It’s also worth noting the Prius is widely misunderstood. Most repair facilities are afraid or wary of the vehicle. Take care in selecting an independent shop to work on a Prius.

]]> Comment on New Gen 1 Prius Battery by Jeff Banet http://thestearns.net/2010/07/new-gen-1-prius-battery/comment-page-1/#comment-131 Jeff Banet Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:12:12 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1836#comment-131 Good stuff! More details please, how did you know it was time? How long was the total down time? Did they do an exchange on your old battery pack or did they refurbish your existing one? Do you mind sharing the total cost? Good stuff! More details please, how did you know it was time? How long was the total down time? Did they do an exchange on your old battery pack or did they refurbish your existing one? Do you mind sharing the total cost?

]]> Comment on Photo of the Day – Baby Longhorn by marilyn http://thestearns.net/2010/05/photo-of-the-day-baby-longhorn/comment-page-1/#comment-110 marilyn Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:15:06 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1657#comment-110 What a deal to see my babies on your blog! Any time you need material, come back!! What a deal to see my babies on your blog! Any time you need material, come back!!

]]> Comment on Photo of the Day – Baby Longhorn by Lisa http://thestearns.net/2010/05/photo-of-the-day-baby-longhorn/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Lisa Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:04:39 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1657#comment-109 Beautiful pictures! I see a future Bevo! Beautiful pictures! I see a future Bevo!

]]> Comment on Photo of the Day – Caged Bird Feeder by theStearns » Blog Archive » Photo of the Day – Avian Chaos http://thestearns.net/2010/04/photo-of-the-day-caged-bird-feeder/comment-page-1/#comment-65 theStearns » Blog Archive » Photo of the Day – Avian Chaos Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:37:50 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1355#comment-65 [...] a follow on to yesterday’s post, this is an earlier behind-the-scenes view of some pieces parts associated with our back yard bird [...] [...] a follow on to yesterday’s post, this is an earlier behind-the-scenes view of some pieces parts associated with our back yard bird [...]

]]> Comment on Photo of the Day – Basil by theStearns » Blog Archive » Photo of the Day – Pesto http://thestearns.net/2010/04/photo-of-the-day-basil/comment-page-1/#comment-63 theStearns » Blog Archive » Photo of the Day – Pesto Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:29:04 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1222#comment-63 [...] tome on pesto is a logical follow-on to yesterday’s entry on basil.  Pesto is derived from the same Latin root of “pestle” – a pestle is [...] [...] tome on pesto is a logical follow-on to yesterday’s entry on basil.  Pesto is derived from the same Latin root of “pestle” – a pestle is [...]

]]> Comment on Photo of the Day – Artichokes by KC http://thestearns.net/2010/04/photo-of-the-day-artichokes/comment-page-1/#comment-62 KC Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:51:19 +0000 http://thestearns.net/?p=1214#comment-62 This is one of my favorite posts ever! Can we pretty please go to the Atrichoke Festival someday! love you! This is one of my favorite posts ever! Can we pretty please go to the Atrichoke Festival someday! love you!

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