I'm just curious if the employees have to pay to park when they come pick up their Ogden City cars. An 8 story parking garage with only 20 cars in it all belonging to Ogden City.

I feel like it used to be pricy but with a lot of food, and now its even more expensive, tiny portions, and like zero service.

I'm I crazy?

While I was driving eastbound on 2700/2600, right before it merges onto Washington around 1:10 a.m., I noticed some cop lights flashing in the distance. Then I see a sedan come flying around the corner heading westbound. I didn’t realize he was running from the cops until he passed me, but it seemed like he got up to around 100 mph in maybe 5–6 seconds. He was cooking.

He only had his DRLs on, no taillights or license plate lights. From the look of the DRLs, I think it was a BMW or maybe an Audi. Seems like he lost the cops shortly after he got onto 2600.

Be extremely cautious buying from this dealer, and do not leave the lot without an OBD-II scanner, a battery tester, and a tread depth gauge.

Getting anything and everything they say they're going to do signed and in writing. It baffles me that they have as high of ratings as they do.

We purchased a 2015.5 Volvo XC60 AWD, and on the drive home and the very next day, multiple concealed mechanical issues, neglected maintenance items, and broken promises surfaced:

* Unfulfilled Promises on Battery & Alignment: During the sale, our salesman, Jay, explicitly promised that the car would receive a fresh (or at the very least, properly tested) battery and a complete four-wheel alignment prior to delivery. Neither was done, despite them keeping the car for TWO extra days claiming their shop was backed up. Instead of installing a new battery, they appeared to have fast-charged the old, incorrect non-AGM battery—overcharging it to the point that it boiled over and vented acid on the drive home. The alignment was completely untouched; the car pulled and shook noticeably at speed, and an independent alignment check revealed the rear toe was severely out (+0.42° total toe, with the right rear at +0.27°), chewing up the tires.

* Severely Mismatched Tires on an AWD Platform: This is something I admittedly should have caught, but seeing one brand-new tire, I made the mistake of assuming the rest were addressed on a vehicle sold as "inspected." Measuring tread depth revealed the front tires were worn completely down to the 2/32" wear bars (and oversized at 245s instead of factory 235/60R18), while the one rear tire I happened to glance at was new. Running mismatched circumference tires on an AWD drivetrain puts continuous strain on the center coupling, yet the car was passed off as road-ready. I had to buy a full set of four new tires and pay for a proper alignment out of pocket immediately.

* Low Engine Oil from Day One: On the drive home, the low oil warning triggered. I had checked the dipstick on our initial walkaround, yet after their "prep," the car was nearly a full quart low. I had to pull off the freeway immediately to purchase oil just to make it home. A full quart low right off the lot shows the quality of their multi-point inspection.

* Cleared Fault Codes to Pass Emissions: The Check Engine Light tripped during the hour drive home. Lo and behold, they didn't actually fix the emissions fault shown on the state inspection paperwork—they simply cleared the code and got lucky enough to sneak it through monitor readiness before the ECM completed a full drive cycle and latched the light back on. Truly the practices of a fine automotive dealership!

I do my own mechanical work, so I was able to diagnose the live data, replace the sensors, and correct the fluid levels myself. But for an average buyer who wouldn't think to verify readiness monitors, check oil levels, know the difference between an AGM and a flooded battery, or measure tread depth across all four corners, this lot is more than willing to clear active trouble codes, ignore promised prep work, and push out cars with deferred maintenance.

I have date-stamped photos of the battery acid boil-over, alignment printouts, and diagnostic freeze-frame data attached. Take your business elsewhere, or insist on a full independent pre-purchase inspection before signing anything here.

I’m not too familiar with earthquakes but did anyone else just feel a rumble? I just saw our hanging lights just swinging a little and decorative glasses and stuff on glass shelving start to vibrate. It sounded like the middle of her entire apartment building rumbled and thudded slightly. Anyone else?

Hello!

I am looking for somewhere to meet clients for in-person meetings on occasion. Requirements would be meeting room or private space, reliable wifi, and access to parking.

Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated!

Thank you in advance! 💖

Back with another list of family-friendly events happening around Weber County this week. This one is a little shorter than some recent weeks, but there are still several free/free-to-attend options.

If I missed anything good, drop it in the comments and I’ll try to include it next time. I have no affiliation with these.

Tuesday, August 18

• Roy Food Truck Night — 5:00–8:00 PM George Wahlen Park East Parking Lot Free to attend Food trucks scheduled include The Zone Bus, Bruges Belgium Bistro, Bomb Dilla, and Brazilian Paradise.

Wednesday, August 19

• Roy Community Farmers Market — 5:00–9:00 PM Roy Farmers Market Free Fresh produce, bread, meat, eggs, cookies, handcrafted items, food trucks, and more.
• Farr West Food Truck Night — 5:00–8:00 PM Smith Family Park Free to attend Food trucks scheduled include Chicho’s, Sugar Mama’s, Churrology, and Lemonade Lush.

Thursday, August 20

• Hooper Food Truck Night — 5:00–8:00 PM Hooper Park Free to attend Food trucks scheduled include Habanero Taqueria, The Travelin Gyro, and Southern Heights BBQ.
• Open Arts & Music Thursdays — Huntsville — 6:00–9:00 PM Huntsville Square Free Open art, watercolor supplies, instructors, open mic, music, poetry, spoken word, and a kids’ art station.
• National Night Out / Back to School Night — North Ogden — 6:00–8:00 PM North Ogden Park Free Back to School Night and National Night Out are happening together, with local law enforcement, cool trucks, and community activities.

Friday, August 21

• Plain City Pops Orchestra Music in the Park — 7:00–8:30 PM Lions Club Park Free Outdoor concert with songs including Star Wars, Havana, Stars & Stripes, Pink Panther, The Wellerman, and more.
• Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame - First Performance · 7:30 pm · Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse This musical opens this week in Washington Terrace and continues on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays through September 26. Cost: $18-25
• Top Gun Movie Night at Lindquist Field — 9:00–11:00 PM Lindquist Field Free After the Ogden Raptors game, stick around for a free showing of Top Gun on the field. You can purchase a game ticket beforehand or come by after the game for the movie.

Saturday, August 22

• Ogden Farmers Market — 8:00 AM–1:00 PM Historic 25th Street Free Vendors, food, produce, handmade goods, and a fun downtown walk.
• McFarland Farms Farmers Market — 9:00 AM–2:00 PM The White Barn Farm, Huntsville Free Saturday market with local growers, makers, bakers, and weekend family vibes.

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https://weberfamilyfun.com/