Bet your ass Ive been there. Did you check if the lens housing has an O-ring that can be replaced or reseated? Ive got a buddy who fixed his by pulling the rubber boot off and packing the cavity with silicone grease, its been holding for six months now. Some of these manufacturers use cheap foam gaskets that turn to mush when they hit that oily acidic soup you mentioned, especially in units running hydrogen cycle water treatment. Worth a shot before you toss it in the scrap bin.

Heard from a buddy who works in county admin that these rebate programs get hit hard by the "first come first served" rule, even if the ads say "while funding lasts." Sounds like they budget a fixed amount each fiscal year and when it's gone, it's gone. Your neighbor probably got lucky with the exact timing or maybe applied right after the county got a new batch of money from the state. Still feels shady to advertise it as open ended when it really isn't. I'd call the county office and ask for the exact date the funds renewed, that's the only way to know if you got screwed or not.

Man I feel this. I went Husqvarna back in 2010 for the weight but spent the first year wondering if I just picked it because the orange looked cooler on the shelf. Turns out both are great, but my shoulders still hate me no matter which one I grab.

Funny, I actually see where your sister is coming from a little. The birthday dinner was probably the only time all year your mom had everyone in one room, and that's exactly when you need to have those tough conversations. Estate stuff gets messy fast if nobody talks about it, and maybe she figured ripping the band-aid off during a public meal meant nobody could storm out or scream at each other. The waiter thing was awkward for sure, but at least she didn't ambush your mom alone later when there was no buffer. Sometimes the perfect moment never comes, so you just have to pick a moment and go with it.

Why would anyone sit through 50 episodes hoping for a change that never comes?