Ron,
I wonder how many tires "explode" as compared to just going flat due to a leak. Everyone sees all the rubber from truck tires on the highways, but it's probably all due to recap tires. My last flat tire was about 25 years ago, knock on wood.
I got you beat on laptops. I bought my laptop about 18 months ago and its been 14 months since I've used it. I got to go on vacation so I can use it!
It was 55°F when I got up at 6AM. Supposed to go to the mid-70's today. I cannot believe the weather here this summer. Fantastic. Guess you are going thru a cold snap too. Weather channel says 97°F for you today in Shasta Lake area.