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1: Inmate Central, My current home... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-04-13, 06:26:24 (73.236.194.50)
...was built in 1832, on the historic registry, and done-up right--I know the drill. This is not a new adventure--done it before. .......
2: Inmate Central, Pushrod vs OHC and the 3 on the tree... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-04-13, 05:46:11 (73.236.194.50)
...the ultimate demise of the pushrod 4-banger, 3 on the tree, and even 4 on the floor might surprise you. .......
3: Inmate Central, Looking into purchasing an old church... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-04-13, 05:27:41 (73.236.194.50)
...the cornerstone/dedication block is dated 1852. Largely totally abandoned since the mid-80's, the building is in serious disrepair, but appears to be structurally sound--it's all brick and stone. U .......
4: Inmate Central, RE: Alternatives to the Tri-Five Chevy? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-04-08, 00:50:37 (73.236.194.50)
Other than for the purpose/privilege of just being "unique" at your local car-cruise, why would you choose an alternative to the tri-five? The tri-fives sold in massive quantities (for the time), and .......
5: Inmate Central, I'm on the 100% eclipse path for Monday... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-04-06, 04:46:10 (73.236.194.50)
...how close are the rest of you? Now let's just hope the weather cooperates... .......
6: Inmate Central, I ate fast-food yesterday... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-03-31, 03:24:30 (73.236.194.50)
...for the first time in I don't know/remember how long. Took a road-trip to upstate NY to pick up a horse that one of my buddies had purchased. So it was three of us--me, him, and his older adult son .......
7: Inmate Central, A legitimate and unfortunate accident?, or... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-03-27, 12:44:56 (73.236.194.50)
...yet another case of just because you can afford it, doesn't mean you know how to drive it--responsibly? All too common here in the US--people with minimal driving skills/experience, but robust/exce .......
8: Speaker Asylum, SVS SB-1000 Pro (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-03-23, 03:08:25 (73.236.194.50)
I recently purchased one of these for a bedroom system (the room is roughly 16' X 18' w/12' ceiling), and I've been quite impressed. It's mated to a relatively modest system comprised of Wharfedale De .......
9: Inmate Central, "The Steelers are also clearing out the malcontents"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-03-17, 03:32:04 (73.236.194.50)
...which IMO is one of the smartest moves that they've made in a long time. I'm not one of the "fire coach Tomlin" fanatics/detractors, but my biggest criticism of him has always been that he is too m .......
10: General Asylum, A couple things... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-03-16, 04:54:48 (73.236.194.50)
...audio gear (especially "good" audio gear) was never "cheap". It may seem like it was, but realistically comparing the price vs discretionary income on a way-back-when vs current basis, not much has .......
11: Inmate Central, Gone in 60 seconds... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-03-16, 03:28:57 (73.236.194.50)
...or should I say "from savior to shunned"? Kenny Pickett is on his way to the Philadelphia Eagles--IMO without even having had a chance to prove himself in Pittsburgh. As a lifelong Steelers fan, I' .......
12: Inmate Central, Likewise... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-03-10, 06:20:23 (73.236.194.50)
...I buy most of my meat from local vendors/farmers where there is stuff in the display case, and the rest of the "inventory" is either in the smokehouse, or standing out back in the pastures/pens. Fr .......
13: Speaker Asylum, Depends on who is listening, and to what? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-03-10, 03:42:59 (73.236.194.50)
Oftentimes (and IME) vintage recordings sound better on vintage audio gear/speakers. I own a pair. Are they "all that" or "accurate"--a big NO. But do they sound good with a Live At The Fillmore album .......
14: General Asylum, Thanks for the help! (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-03-10, 03:26:24 (73.236.194.50)
One responder nailed it--a stock photo from the manufacturer. The actual item being sold here in the US by a US retailer are US voltage compatible--I contacted them to confirm. Thanks for all of your .......
15: General Asylum, This is jindeed the case... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-03-10, 01:51:37 (73.236.194.50)
...the photos used by the retailer (Crutchfield) are stock photos provided by the manufacturer. The product that they actually have in stock are US-spec models--I contacted them directly to confirm. G .......
16: General Asylum, Question RE: Audiolab gear out of the UK (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-03-09, 05:15:28 (73.236.194.50)
I was looking at an Audiolab 6000CDT being sold by a retailer here in the US. Photos of the back of the unit show 230-240V AC 50/60 Hz, but the manual clearly states voltages 230/240, 115/120, and 100 .......
17: Inmate Central, NAH... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-03-03, 04:19:27 (73.236.194.50)
...agricultural commodities pricing is controlled/manipulated by a handful of large multinational producers/processors--much like the oil/gas industry. You'll pay more or less when they decide to adju .......
18: Inmate Central, Actually... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-02-17, 16:34:17 (73.236.194.50)
...you'd probably be surprised--if you ever went to any horse-related events. I'm talking about shows, rodeos, racing events, and auctions. Those rigs--the trucks, trailers, and even individual horses .......
19: Inmate Central, Why doesn't GM just do this (offer this) on their own?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-02-17, 05:48:07 (73.236.194.50)
...I'm guessing simply costs (potentially lowering profits) that would significantly add to the sticker price of an already expensive product. I recently had my truck (2023 Silverado 3500 Duramax dies .......
20: Inmate Central, Back in the 80's... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-02-16, 00:23:03 (73.236.194.50)
...that was probably a "snowball effect". Regardless of her competency (or lack thereof), the deck was stacked on both sides. The "good 'ol boys" in blue were not ready/willing to accept a female offi .......
21: Speaker Asylum, RE: Are you into audio strictly for the sound quality? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-02-10, 04:10:35 (73.236.194.50)
No--I'm into it for the music. I've got some decent systems and even some very nice equipment in my main system, but I've actually previously owned "better"--more "resolving" or "accurate". But my tas .......
22: Inmate Central, RE: Myopic proposal (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-02-10, 03:28:48 (73.236.194.50)
Yup--call a plumber, roofer, electrician, carpenter, etc. and expect them to show-up in a Toyota Corolla? Put a hitch on it and tow my horse trailer (fully loaded, of course). Public transportation is .......
23: Inmate Central, RE: Boring business news... Commerical real estate is in deep trouble. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-02-10, 02:59:03 (73.236.194.50)
Commercial real estate (specifically downtown commercial real estate) has been over-priced, overrated, and in trouble for years, if not decades. The pandemic just kind of sealed their fate. Way back w .......
24: Inmate Central, As is should be--aka--it's about time... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-02-07, 00:45:56 (73.236.194.50)
...that parents are held accountable for their poor parenting. I don't really care what charges the minor child faces, the parents should be held responsible for the criminal activity of their minor c .......
25: Inmate Central, RE: February 1st, 2024... the day WWIII began (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-02-04, 04:35:47 (73.236.194.50)
China has to do something to shore-up their collapsing economy. Freeing-up trade with Russia is an obvious option, that apparently they are willing to risk. This is not the start of WWIII--if anything .......
26: Inmate Central, Another 50's Chrysler/Ghia collaboration car up for auction... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-02-02, 00:35:42 (73.236.194.50)
...this one a 1954 Dodge Firearrow IV (convertible). Last of the 4 Firearrow concept cars from 1953-54, restored to fully road-worthy condition. Expected to fetch $1.5-2M at auction. .......
27: Inmate Central, Just do like Ford has done with their recent tranny and engine debacles... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-31, 00:58:31 (73.236.194.50)
...voluntarily extend the warranty (beyond the original powertrain warranty) with the hopes that yours won't fail before you get rid of the vehicle. Then, it becomes someone else's problem, or the veh .......
28: Inmate Central, "All they want is smart phone connectivity"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-27, 04:11:46 (73.236.194.50)
...which IMO is equally or far more dangerous than the "in-house" touch-screens and driver-assist sensors. There should be signal blockers to totally remove the option of cell phone usage while drivin .......
29: Inmate Central, Since when is execution supposed to be pleasant? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-27, 03:50:23 (73.236.194.50)
The only way to death row is via a conviction and failure of multiple appeals originating from the commission of a heinous crime. Obviously, the victim(s) of said crime did not go peacefully into that .......
30: Speaker Asylum, Support for the Dentons arriving today! (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-27, 03:42:41 (73.236.194.50)
I've played with the Dentons for a couple days now, with and without subwoofer support. I do like the bass extension that subs provide, but I'm ditching my "old school" subs for a more modern alternat .......
31: Inmate Central, Some enthusiasts take their cars to the track on weekends... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-27, 03:22:50 (73.236.194.50)
...that would be a major issue. Maybe next, we can impose built-in SPL monitoring into your audio gear to make sure that you don't violate your tenant agreement or HOA rules? .......
32: Inmate Central, The How?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-27, 03:13:55 (73.236.194.50)
...is pretty evident in the article. If the "average" new vehicle loan is 70 months, what are the "outliers"? I've seen 84 and 96 month financing offered in a couple ads. I recently went to an RV "exp .......
33: Inmate Central, We've been down that path in a couple areas of Cleveland proper... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-26, 10:53:22 (73.236.194.50)
...residents bitched, whined, and applied a lot of racially-motivated political pressure to their elected officials, who subsequently made it a campaign issue and applied media pressure to various gro .......
34: Speaker Asylum, Update--they're here!... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-25, 00:42:06 (73.236.194.50)
...and I'm pleasantly surprised/impressed. For their size, they produce a lot of sound--clean non-fatiguing sound. As I anticipated (hoped), the cloth-dome tweeters are not as edgy as the Ti-dome twee .......
35: Inmate Central, I totally understand (and I mentioned that) in my post... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-24, 12:58:55 (73.236.194.50)
...but the same neighborhoods that have allowed crime to get out of control are the same neighborhoods that don't want to see a "heavy" police presence, and object/protest when police attempt to do th .......
36: Speaker Asylum, I will, but... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-24, 00:44:27 (73.236.194.50)
According to the delivery updates, they should be here sometime today. However, all of the reviews that I have read indicate that the Kevlar woofers take a bit of time to break-in/open-up, so I am not .......
37: Inmate Central, Paid public safety personnel are supposed to provide public safety... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-24, 00:28:19 (73.236.194.50)
...that would include police, EMS, and firefighters--all of which are paid out of public tax dollars to protect ALL of the public's safety. We all know that it doesn't work that way. "Nicer" neighborh .......
38: Inmate Central, A wake-up call perhaps? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-23, 14:01:10 (73.236.194.50)
This in an on-going issue in a lot of urban areas. Retailers (of all sorts) are closing-up shop and abandoning certain areas because of unaddressed crime--whether it be crime that threatens the safety .......
39: Inmate Central, New cars and the average consumer... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-23, 00:16:33 (73.236.194.50)
...are they getting out of reach? The linked article explains a lot. The average new vehicle transaction price is hovering around the $48K mark, interest rates around 7.5%, and average monthly payment .......
40: Inmate Central, RE: Thermonuclear Device Maintenance Trivia (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-23, 00:03:32 (73.236.194.50)
Not surprising. Most people don't even know how close they may live to an ICBM silo or farm. Nuclear weapons utilize tritium (a radioactive isotope of hydrogen) which has a very short half-life (appro .......
41: Speaker Asylum, RE: Room treatments? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-21, 12:55:03 (73.236.194.50)
It all depends on your objective. Have you ever had the opportunity to listen to a truly (measurably) "flat" system in a properly/thoroughly treated room with DSP and all the other "accessories"? I ha .......
42: Inmate Central, RE: "What exactly is "woke" anyway?"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-21, 04:21:43 (73.236.194.50)
Anti-anything that is perceived as "status quo" or "establishment"--and usually to an absurd leftist extreme. What we need is awakening or awareness. Do you prefer to get up in the morning, crawl out .......
43: Inmate Central, RE: How much torque does a 2 horsepower engine generate? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-21, 03:18:11 (73.236.194.50)
I saw that, have seen it before (in real life), and done it myself with my draft horses (only I had a team of six harnessed up). Horses don't get "stuck". My Belgians and Clydesdales weigh more than 1 .......
44: Speaker Asylum, RE: CONTEXT #2 (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-21, 03:06:20 (73.236.194.50)
21" woofers just don't sound good--period. That's why there were very few ever produced by a limited number of manufacturers. The amount of physical surface (cone area) creates massive air resistance, .......
45: Inmate Central, I hate to break it to you, but... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-21, 02:32:39 (73.236.194.50)
...selling on-line is about as risky as 20 minutes with a $20 crack-whore in a parked car on a dimly lit street. There's lots of scum out there (of all nationalities/ethnicities and socio-economic sta .......
46: Speaker Asylum, I've read the reviews--well, many of them... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-21, 01:57:16 (73.236.194.50)
...and most were good/outstanding. But I take all reviews with a bucket of salt. Some/many are from paid reviewers that collect a paycheck based on being nice to potential advertisers of their publica .......
47: Speaker Asylum, I was contemplating the Lintons... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-21, 01:47:56 (73.236.194.50)
...but didn't want to go much larger than what I have in that room right now. For once (a rare occurrence), my rational brain overruled the FOMO part of my head, so I passed on going with the Lintons. .......
48: Speaker Asylum, I have a pair of larger Maggies... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-21, 01:40:25 (73.236.194.50)
...in my audio room (3.6R) that I restored a while back. They're OK, but more of a novelty than anything else. But they have the required room to breathe in that space. Not sure if little wall-mounted .......
49: Speaker Asylum, I have 21" CV subs in custom folded horn cabinets... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-20, 13:08:17 (73.236.194.50)
...remnants of an old pro-audio stage rig. Honestly, other than moving huge volumes of air, they suck. You want tight, detailed bass, look at multiple 10" or 12" drivers in sealed cabinets for home us .......
50: Speaker Asylum, Wharfdale Denton 85 (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-20, 12:48:07 (73.236.194.50)
Somewhat intrigued by these--don't ask why, but does anyone have any experience with them before I drop a few bucks and try them? Intended application is a bedroom system to fill a 16' X 18'room. Subw .......
51: Inmate Central, Not sure what this has to do with Russia and/or Russians... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-20, 02:03:00 (73.236.194.50)
...if the "dipshit" is located in IL?--unless Putin took Chicago while I was sleeping overnight. As far as I'm concerned, he can have it--they need some "government" there anyways. It's almost as bad .......
52: Inmate Central, RE: Not only that but changing a battery on some ICE vehicles ain't easy. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-17, 23:18:47 (73.236.194.50)
It was all three GMs--the Lumina/Monte Carlo, Grand Prix, and Cutlass Supreme. They had remote starting/charging terminals up top, but the battery was buried as you described. BMW is not alone with re .......
53: Inmate Central, As many of you in CA have noted... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-17, 00:28:54 (73.236.194.50)
...the revised "rules" regarding residential rooftop solar installations are discouraging homeowners and putting installers out of business in the State. Incentives and power buy-back options/rates ar .......
54: Inmate Central, My aunt had one way back when... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-16, 23:55:41 (73.236.194.50)
...only a couple years newer in white, with the black stripe (not a Gucci edition). Indestructible 258ci I-6/automatic. It's the only car that I've ever seen rust a hole in the roof. An untreated chip .......
55: Inmate Central, RE: My bad , should have left it going (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-16, 00:29:55 (73.236.194.50)
Other than an exhaust fan or hood, bathrooms and kitchens are notoriously lacking in proper HVAC service. Not only should you open under-sink cabinet doors, but prop open the access doors to the room .......
56: Inmate Central, RE: Who can afford a plumber these days ? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-15, 23:34:31 (73.236.194.50)
Our main water and gas supply cut-off valves require a pentagonal (5-sided) socket wrench to turn on and off the service valve. Fortunately, the kind folks that work for the utilities tend to "forget" .......
57: Inmate Central, RE: Hmmmmm.... no.... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-15, 00:39:07 (73.236.194.50)
...yeah, no. Ferrari dealers don't mark-up cars--Ferrari does. They also have requirements to "qualify" buyers for the opportunity to purchase certain vehicles. It doesn't matter how much money you ha .......
58: Inmate Central, RE: It's hard to believe, but it's still happening... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-15, 00:30:13 (73.236.194.50)
Not surprising, but that falls under the disclaimer that I included in my post. It is a limited edition/limited production vehicle with high demand in a niche market--just like a C8 ZO6 Vette. It's no .......
59: Inmate Central, It's hard to believe, but it's still happening... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-13, 22:09:52 (73.236.194.50)
The attached link is a list of vehicles (state by state) with the highest dealer mark-ups above sticker price (MSRP). With the exception of a handful of outliers, they all range from 20-30%. I can see .......
60: Inmate Central, RE: Therms! (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-13, 03:00:46 (73.236.194.50)
Yeah, way too many days when the dew point is at or near the ambient air temperature, and you're looking for a 15-20 temperature drop for inside air temperature vs outside air temperature. ::: TOPIC: .......
61: Inmate Central, At least they're not dodging the recall... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-13, 02:39:18 (73.236.194.50)
...like most automakers would (and do). Go to your local Chevy dealer and tell them that your 20 (or nearly 20 year-old) Vette is having suspension issues and wait for the laughter--it won't take long .......
62: Inmate Central, Don't blame Tesla... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-13, 02:13:28 (73.236.194.50)
...blame the gov't--take your pick of whatever level of which you choose. You can also blame the "early adopters". As with any new/evolving technology, early adopters pay a huge price upfront and take .......
63: Inmate Central, RE: Therms! (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-12, 00:30:34 (73.236.194.50)
In this climate (NE OH) heat pumps are virtually useless. The climate extremes (up to 120F variation in a single year) are too great for any heat pump system to handle. The most efficient heating/cool .......
64: Inmate Central, I'm not alarmist... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-12, 00:10:57 (73.236.194.50)
...the author of the article may be, but I'm not. I grew up in the snow-belt of NW PA and now reside a stone's throw from the lakefront in NE OH. The weather can dramatically change in a matter of les .......
65: Inmate Central, "Taxpayer subsidized"?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-11, 23:37:26 (73.236.194.50)
...not the NFL as a whole, but individual franchises--I can see that. Local politicians and associated businesses that fund their campaigns want an NFL franchise in their city (or immediate proximity) .......
66: Inmate Central, Climate change hits the North Coast... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-06, 04:04:16 (73.236.194.50)
...there's virtually no ice on Lake Erie (or the entire Great Lakes basin, for that matter). Could prove to create some interesting winter storms over the next couple months... .......
67: Inmate Central, Auto batteries (and tires) have gone through the roof in recent years, but... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-06, 03:38:07 (73.236.194.50)
...Tesla and Apple have nothing to do with it. Unless your "old bus" relies upon a LiION battery for starting, Tesla and Apple have not placed any excessive demand upon the market for automotive batte .......
68: Inmate Central, Tesla tried this a while back too... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2024-01-04, 00:42:48 (73.236.194.50)
...and the backlash was rather fierce. The as-yet-undiscussed issue is how does this effect the used vehicle market? So let's say that I just purchased a new vehicle and optioned it up to TOTL status .......
69: Inmate Central, RE: EVs at least have a low center of gravity (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-30, 02:02:00 (73.236.194.50)
Yup--and pretty easy to achieve 50/50 weight distribution, as well. One motor in the front, one motor in the rear (or some are doing all four corners), and a battery pack located way down low in the m .......
70: Inmate Central, RE: Take that a step further (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-30, 01:15:44 (73.236.194.50)
I just read an article on the net about that--someone is offering that option already (I think a Chinese EV manufacturer--IIRC). They can swap bodies on the platform at the request of the customer (at .......
71: Inmate Central, RE: Imagine the possibilities... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-30, 01:01:22 (73.236.194.50)
I wasn't referring to retro-fitting old vehicles from ICE to EV--although I have seen several examples at local car get-togethers. That is not an endeavor for amateurs. You have to accommodate (and pr .......
72: Inmate Central, Imagine the possibilities... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-29, 00:55:30 (73.236.194.50)
With all of the recent discussions/posts regarding EVs and design concept vehicles, just imagine the possibilities for the future. With the "skateboard" platforms adopted by most EV manufacturers, you .......
73: Inmate Central, "I understand the power of acquired taste" (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-29, 00:12:14 (73.236.194.50)
I hear ya there! I've travelled fairly extensively over the years (both domestically and internationally) and tried many "local specialties". Some were awesome, but others were like "how do you people .......
74: Inmate Central, Miracle Whip? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-28, 23:58:01 (73.236.194.50)
Read the label. First--it's not even mayonnaise--it's a dressing. It also has 1.0g of added sugar per serving (1 tbsp), where real mayo has zero. Total carbs for Miracle Whip is 2.0g per serving vs (a .......
75: Inmate Central, I don't find either argument to be true (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-28, 23:28:19 (73.236.194.50)
It's the simple fact that "early adopters" of any new technology/product pay a premium price, and depreciation is extremely high. Correspondingly, the residual values are extremely low. Not helping ma .......
76: Inmate Central, Public transit... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-27, 10:58:22 (73.236.194.50)
...isn't doing itself or anyone else any favors by continually raising rates and cutting service--and rather than maintaining/improving existing infrastructure/service, they want to embark on new (exp .......
77: Inmate Central, RE: parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-25, 12:19:38 (73.236.194.50)
I'm a fan of tarragon when re-purposing leftover poultry. Sage, rosemary and thyme more for pork. Just my preference. .......
78: Inmate Central, RE: Fact check . . . (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-25, 11:51:01 (73.236.194.50)
I've had it with the potato salad as well, but it was served as an optional addition (on the side). I was encouraged to try it, but you are correct--the mustard messes up the flavor profile. Don't get .......
79: Inmate Central, For our gumbo and jambalaya enthusiasts... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-25, 00:42:19 (73.236.194.50)
...what are the differences and similarities, and a little bit of history. I'm more of a jambalaya fan personally, because I like the flavors cooked into the rice, but admittedly, the rich roux-based .......
80: Inmate Central, It's extremely difficult to deny "climate change"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-23, 01:48:06 (73.236.194.50)
...the quantitative numbers are there, and the effects are clearly apparent, with respect to weather events and other natural disasters. Clearly, humans are a factor--to what extent is the BIG questio .......
81: Inmate Central, The demise of "The Big 3" and US manufacturing... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-21, 11:17:00 (73.236.194.50)
...began immediately after WWII. Other than the sinking of the Arizona, the US suffered no domestic physical/infrastructure damage from the war. We just returned to "business as usual" in the manufact .......
82: Inmate Central, RE: I've never worked a Straight Eight (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-21, 00:07:31 (73.236.194.50)
My Father has a '48 Buick with a straight eight. Runs smooth as silk, and has tons of low-end torque. It's a really low-compression engine, as it still has a hand crank in the trunk with the jack and .......
83: Inmate Central, Probably a Pontiac... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-20, 23:57:58 (73.236.194.50)
...as performance was kind-of how their brand was oriented/marketed. Even though the Vette hit the market 10 years earlier, the GTO was the first real "muscle" out of GM. C-1 Vettes were more about st .......
84: Inmate Central, RE: Good to hear... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-20, 23:08:28 (73.236.194.50)
My wife (who was not yet my wife when I acquired the Tesla) was accustomed to her various S-Class Benzes that she had been driving for years. She started driving my Model S, and liked it--but was accu .......
85: Inmate Central, Agreed... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-19, 01:08:24 (73.236.194.50)
...a lot of money for a hacked-up scrap-yard find, although they probably have at least that much invested in the "restoration". And those rims are hideous on that car. To each their own... ::: TOPIC .......
86: Inmate Central, Merry Christmas--from Ford Motor Company (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-19, 00:58:54 (73.236.194.50)
Ford has just added 100 images of concept/prototype vehicles to their archive website. Buried in the corporate archives for decades, photos of these vehicles/concepts are now available for public view .......
87: Inmate Central, Good to hear... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-19, 00:27:54 (73.236.194.50)
...I just sold my 2019 Model S a while back. I purchased it used from a close friend who had bought it new as an "experiment" into the world of EVs. He eventually went back to an ICE Benz--not because .......
88: Inmate Central, Yes it is... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-17, 00:11:16 (73.236.194.50)
I don't know what kind of pathetic sausage that is, but proper chorizo or andouille will tint anything red. Looks like sliced and boiled 1/4 lb hot dogs--not even charred/caramelized on the outside. L .......
89: Inmate Central, Streaming--a better deal than cable? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-17, 00:03:05 (73.236.194.50)
I've been saying this for quite some time, and watching/noticing that my prediction IS coming true. Streaming services were introduced at cheap rates to draw people away from costly cable bills, and p .......
90: Inmate Central, RE: And right on cue, the LA Chargers fire the head coach... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-16, 02:23:12 (73.236.194.50)
From some of the clips that I have seen on-line, there were various sportscasters calling for his termination at half-time-- as in he need not return for the second half. .......
91: Inmate Central, RE: Happy Birthday to Dick and Tay! (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-14, 00:51:34 (73.236.194.50)
Wow!--didn't realize that Morris Day was my age. .......
92: Inmate Central, The cheese is a matter of preference... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-14, 00:47:16 (73.236.194.50)
...but it needs to be something melty and "ooey-gooey" with something like a grated romano or parmesan to get a little crispy for texture on top under the broiler. The best onion soup I have ever had .......
93: Inmate Central, The cash supply is on the decline--as long as they don't print more (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-14, 00:27:13 (73.236.194.50)
The effects of inflation, the Fed's interest rate hikes, and the ending of Covid-related hand-out/deferral programs are draining people's bank accounts, and forcing people to rely on (now expensive) c .......
94: Inmate Central, RE: Its CRUNCH time...what to get for the wife or significant other.... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-13, 00:47:25 (73.236.194.50)
Something seemingly "stupid", and not necessarily expensive or flashy. Go "sentimental". Something truly "personal"--and not to be opened/gifted in front of a crowd of friends (or maybe even relatives .......
95: Inmate Central, RE: Nice to see (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-13, 00:24:19 (73.236.194.50)
It is nice to see, but the rate of inflation has little to do with the everyday, real-world cost of consumer goods and services. Other than volatile market commodities (like gas prices, and some agric .......
96: Inmate Central, Very Aston-Martin-esque... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-12, 00:24:02 (73.236.194.50)
...what model year? With a SBC powering it, it could have been fairly formidable on the road or track. .......
97: Inmate Central, What's the IIHS Safety Rating? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-12, 00:09:25 (73.236.194.50)
I wouldn't be caught dead in/on that thing at 38 mph--or more accurately--I WOULD probably end-up dead in/on that contraption at anything even approaching 38 mph. How much of that 20 mile range is req .......
98: Inmate Central, RE: Day One in Retirement (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-11, 11:50:28 (73.236.194.50)
You'll rapidly find out that retirement brings more work than being employed. But stay busy, or the boredom and complacency will come knocking down your door. ENJOY! .......
99: Inmate Central, Car of the Week... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-11, 11:46:08 (73.236.194.50)
...and I'm not usually a fan of restomods--especially of the low-rider variety, but this was done with classe. It doesn't hurt that the original donor car was a classic design in it's own right. ::: .......
100: Inmate Central, I've not experimented with it in Asian dishes... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-10, 23:05:47 (73.236.194.50)
...but perhaps I should. Asian is not my culinary strong suit, so I stick to the basics with a lot of the salty and/or spicy fermented concoctions. On that note, I do love to experiment with chilis an .......
101: Inmate Central, Speaking of soups and sauces, as we have been... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-10, 04:27:06 (73.236.194.50)
...when it comes to liquor or wines in soups/sauces--use the cheap stuff. If you're drinking it, you want it to be smooth/palatable. If you're cooking it out, you want the cheap/nasty stuff with a "bi .......
102: Inmate Central, RE: Onion Soup (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-10, 04:11:26 (73.236.194.50)
Two keys to great French Onion Soup--multiple varieties of onions, and real stock--not just base. Make sure that you include shallots. .......
103: Inmate Central, How many soups originated... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-10, 04:00:22 (73.236.194.50)
...what was left-over from last night, and/or what is available in the garden right now? Minestrone is a perfect example of that. Unless you're getting it from a standardized/corporate restaurant (lik .......
104: Inmate Central, Who orders soup at a restaurant--and should you? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-09, 04:38:16 (73.236.194.50)
I do--from time to time... This article just kind of caught my attention because the weather is getting colder, I love to cook (and frequently make soups in the winter), and I've done my "tour of duty .......
105: Inmate Central, Home Chefs--McCormick has announced the flavor of the year for 2024... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-06, 23:33:18 (73.236.194.50)
...and the winner is--TAMARIND! I've experimented with it before in Central American-style dishes, and actually have tamarind paste here in the fridge. Based on their surveys and monitoring of culinar .......
106: Inmate Central, Again--taxes are owed by whom?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-06, 22:59:39 (73.236.194.50)
...US citizens and corporations--NOT a Swiss banking entity. A Swiss bank does not have US taxable income--their clients do. You have to chase the source/recipients of US taxable income--NOT their off .......
107: Inmate Central, I get that... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-06, 11:17:24 (73.236.194.50)
...but, as I stated--I can see how they can prosecute US citizens/corporations to recover owed taxes; however, I cannot see any way for the DOJ or IRS to pursue a foreign entity. Besides, the Swiss ba .......
108: Inmate Central, Just like McDonald's--I'm lovin' it... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-06, 00:52:49 (73.236.194.50)
...waiting to pounce on a few foreclosures, and playing short-sell stocks. Mostly debt-free and sitting on cash. I bailed on my market and real-estate investments when they went insane--knowing this w .......
109: Inmate Central, It's amazing... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-06, 00:43:24 (73.236.194.50)
...especially over the last decade or so, how many of these "prototypes" and "concept cars" are showing-up at shows and auctions. Most of them were destined for the crusher at the end of their "tour". .......
110: Inmate Central, RE: Jeep Renegade? Mort! (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-06, 00:16:15 (73.236.194.50)
I've always found it's boxy shape to be one of the more attractive small SUVs out there. At least it doesn't look like every other turnip thrown from the back of the truck. OTOH--I'd NEVER actually bu .......
111: Inmate Central, I'm not sure how this is possible... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-05, 23:58:25 (73.236.194.50)
...and the article lacks any detail on what I see to be a key issue. How can the US DOJ prosecute a foreign banking entity? Unless they have physical branches/operations located on US soil, I don't se .......
112: Inmate Central, "Still don't want to pay more for a car than we did for our first house" (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-04, 10:46:03 (73.236.194.50)
Way past that point a LONG time ago. I bought my first home while still in grad school--in a "transitional" neighborhood near campus for under $30K. It was a dump, but cheaper than rent. .......
113: Inmate Central, Cars weren't as cheap as you remember in the '90s (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-03, 23:47:45 (73.236.194.50)
That's the title of the linked article. As the current new car transaction/price hovers right around $48K, the author gets into the way-back machine and travels back to 1995 to see what that inflation .......
114: Inmate Central, RE: Atlanta, GA wants much stiffer penalties for street racing and drunk driving. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-03, 02:25:08 (73.236.194.50)
Deja Vu all over again. Sounds just like the "War On Drugs" and "3 Strikes" mentality from decades ago. Destroy someone's life for a first offense, and then imprison them for life for three misdemeano .......
115: Inmate Central, RE: But... buy now... as in 30 years they will become reliable and... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-03, 01:52:06 (73.236.194.50)
They are reliable now. I bought my 2019 Tesla Model S (used) from a close friend who bought it as an experiment. During my tenure with the car, I had zero mechanical issues, just a couple glitches wit .......
116: Inmate Central, PHEVs do qualify for subsidies IF... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-03, 01:00:40 (73.236.194.50)
...they meet the US content/assembly requirements set under the IRA, with respect to the components (mainly the batteries) of the EV portion of the drivetrain. .......
117: Inmate Central, RE: If the ICE charger almost never runs, why not go full BEV? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-02, 12:32:56 (73.236.194.50)
THAT is the question! My wife and I have two (nearly identical) BEVs--EQS 580's with a range of ~350 miles (each). Even on a highway road-trip, that means at least 5-7 hours behind the wheel to drain .......
118: Inmate Central, So I had a question about PHEVs--plug-in hybrid EVs... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-02, 03:43:37 (73.236.194.50)
...so decided to do some research. I never did find a specific answer to my original question, but I ran across some other questionable issues related to PHEVs. My initial question was regarding maint .......
119: Inmate Central, Used Cadillac of the Day--for Ghost... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-12-01, 01:03:01 (73.236.194.50)
...cheap, fuel-efficient, small, not complex, etc. The Caddy of your dreams--the econobox Caddy. Sorry, no stick, but Caddy's with sticks are rare after the introduction of the automatic transmission. .......
120: Inmate Central, RE: Let them sell at loss, if they have to... why do we care? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-29, 12:30:11 (73.236.194.50)
They already are--hence the major slow-down of investments by most of the legacy auto manufacturers that got bullied into investing billions into EVs, and the failure of most new start-ups. The only m .......
121: Inmate Central, Inventory does belong to a dealership... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-29, 12:14:10 (73.236.194.50)
...in some way, shape, or form and to varying degrees, based upon their arrangement with the manufactures. In most cases, vehicles are "floor-planned" to dealerships, not paid-for by the dealership up .......
122: Inmate Central, Tis the season alright... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-29, 00:28:32 (73.236.194.50)
...even though retailers started their Black Friday-esque or pre-Black Friday sales back in August, it's been a full-court press over the weekend. Black Friday, Small-Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, .......
123: Inmate Central, RE: Well off people and solar (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-28, 00:42:53 (73.236.194.50)
Lack of need/desire for reduced utility bills, aesthetics, and/or total lack of concern for the environment. Gov't subsidies are being dramatically reduced, and local/regional utilities are adopting p .......
124: Inmate Central, Finally... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-22, 00:10:10 (73.236.194.50)
...Canada should have been gone a long time ago. His play-calling was so predictable, that you might as well have handed-out playbooks to all opponents the week ahead of the next game. .......
125: Inmate Central, RE: No parts required. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-21, 23:58:55 (73.236.194.50)
Need some cross-drilled/slotted rotors with ceramic pads on there. I think Detroit Axle makes them for your car. .......
126: Inmate Central, RE: GM gave "consumer" diesels a very bad reputation decades ago (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-18, 02:44:37 (73.236.194.50)
Agreed--GM did "poison" the US market against diesels in passenger cars, while they proliferated in Europe and other parts of the world (from other manufacturers). The urea (DEF) emissions system is n .......
127: Inmate Central, RE: Another 'shortage' that may slow down 'growth'... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-16, 00:16:50 (73.236.194.50)
I sincerely doubt that that limited availability of transformers is the primary/underlying factor in this "crisis". It's the general/overall lack of investment by greedy utilities to upgrade the entir .......
128: Inmate Central, RE: I've seen ICE powered generator using a wankel. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-15, 23:58:21 (73.236.194.50)
Mazda, the sole "master" of the rotary engine, is currently teasing/developing that option. .......
129: Inmate Central, Similar experience... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-15, 00:41:07 (73.236.194.50)
...worked with an obese woman that was seeking bariatric surgery to lose weight, due the ill-effects of the excess weight on her knee joints (that were leading to potential knee-replacement surgeries) .......
130: Inmate Central, I've been reading about those recently... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-13, 23:54:57 (73.236.194.50)
...but I find the choice of ICE engine to power the generator as odd--from an efficiency standpoint. I realize that it's an off-the-shelf engine that is currently in production, but it would seem (to .......
131: Inmate Central, I played the Ford game and cashed-out... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-11, 02:37:09 (73.236.194.50)
...back when it tanked to $5/share, I bought. As soon as it hit $25/share, I took the money and ran. US-based automakers are a safe (but generally short) bet--the gov't has bailed them out before, and .......
132: Inmate Central, First--look up the rolling diameter/circumference of the stock tires/wheels... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-10, 13:19:35 (73.236.194.50)
...then you can decide on what size tire that you actually need/want on the car. Those aren't stock rims for that car. That tire size may be recommended for that set of rims, but may not be compatible .......
133: Inmate Central, Have no fear... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-10, 12:00:53 (73.236.194.50)
...Uncle Sam will come to the rescue. Not only do Chinese EVs already not qualify for the $7500 EV subsidy, but we'll tack-on a healthy tariff to further discourage potential buyers, or create some ot .......
134: Inmate Central, GM--jump or wait another week? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-10, 11:49:18 (73.236.194.50)
GM stock has hit it's lowest in almost 4 years as a result of the (as of yet) still unresolved labor dispute with the UAW. At last check, it was still under $24/share. Hoping to get it for $20/share, .......
135: Inmate Central, I'm guessing... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-09, 00:11:30 (73.236.194.50)
...that your grandfather was NOT a huge drunk. Don't get me wrong, I did my share of excessive drinking while living in a fraternity house during my undergrad years. Later in life, I was a partner/own .......
136: Inmate Central, So are you... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-05, 01:12:24 (73.236.194.50)
...and we'll take that (extra) hour of your life back in March--all for no apparent reason. .......
137: Inmate Central, Why? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-04, 04:02:41 (73.236.194.50)
I see ZERO reason to f**k with every person in the country--whether you be a gainfully employed adult, or a kid in school. What is the advantage? Please enlighten me. .......
138: Inmate Central, RE: Certainly... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-04, 04:00:13 (73.236.194.50)
The articles(s)--and I've read several--are rather vague on details, and poorly-written (at best). I think this is more of a CYA recall on the part of Toyota, and that the recall is geared more toward .......
139: Inmate Central, It's time to change the clocks--again... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-11-04, 03:12:06 (73.236.194.50)
...at least for most of us. I'm a huge proponent of "set it and forget it"--just pick one and leave it alone. I have no preference--ST or DST--the dial on the clock (or digital display) makes no diffe .......
140: Inmate Central, It's not that China holds all of the resources... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-29, 23:31:15 (73.236.194.50)
...there are plenty of raw materials available in other parts of the world. But the mining/processing/refining of those material is ugly business--from an occupational and environmental health and saf .......
141: Inmate Central, Used Car Of The Day... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-29, 12:35:44 (73.236.194.50)
...1972 Monte Carlo. Mostly original (with a little help) bored 0.030 over with a mild cam and small 4 bbl. Still the same classic styling and period-correct God-awful color combo and Ralleye wheels, .......
142: Inmate Central, Ask a marketer or lobbyist what their job is... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-29, 12:03:16 (73.236.194.50)
...to make you buy or buy-into something that you don't need, want, or never even considered before. It's an entire industry built upon one single brick or foundation--to make you want and buy/buy-int .......
143: Inmate Central, Honda management has historically been opposed to EVs (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-29, 01:52:36 (73.236.194.50)
Even though they were an early player with hybrids (with the Insight), they did not even pursue that path as aggressively as Toyota. Upper management shunned the idea of investing in pure EVs, until p .......
144: Inmate Central, RE: Honda divorces GM on EV Collaboration......... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-28, 15:37:40 (73.236.194.50)
Both companies are putting the brakes on investment in EVs--especially low-cost/zero-profit models. GM has already delayed plans to produce electric trucks by at least a year. Honda and Toyota never w .......
145: Inmate Central, RE: Consumer credit is the modern debt slavery (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-28, 13:50:48 (73.236.194.50)
The availability of consumer credit CAN lead to debt slavery, but it is only a contributing factor. The ultimate cause is consumer irresponsibility. For most (not all) people, unmanageable debt is sel .......
146: Inmate Central, What happens when you actually have to pay your own bills? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-28, 02:12:11 (73.236.194.50)
The linked article addresses only the automotive side of things, but people just aren't paying, or are defaulting on all of their personal debts. The default rate on auto loans has hit a 3 decade high .......
147: Inmate Central, It's not that people can't afford to sell... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-28, 01:33:04 (73.236.194.50)
...it's just that they can't afford to re-purchase, if it requires a substantial amount of financing to do so. Although existing home prices have declined from their record high levels, they are still .......
148: Inmate Central, RE: You clarified the fact that you just don't know (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-27, 13:03:56 (73.236.194.50)
"different folks have differing emotional attachments to guns" That I can agree with, but I don't see it as relevant in this situation. I have guns that I do cherish--because they once belonged to my .......
149: Inmate Central, "symptoms were unrecognized or ignored"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-27, 11:09:08 (73.236.194.50)
...thank you for clarifying my point. People choose to or refuse to acknowledge or understand symptoms of an underlying condition--both the victim and those around them. Therefore, it remains undiagno .......
150: Inmate Central, RE: Will the Real Estate market crash yet again? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-27, 00:47:02 (73.236.194.50)
Yes, and not in just the "pricey" areas of the East and Left Coastal areas. The shortages and costs of materials, and the availability of labor during the brunt of Covid killed a lot of the new constr .......
151: Inmate Central, Allow me to correct/clarify... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-27, 00:01:47 (73.236.194.50)
...the suspect has experienced a recent bout with mental illness--not a long history of mental illness. People get sick--whether it be physically or mentally ill--oftentimes with rapid onset, and virt .......
152: Inmate Central, RE: Driving can be fun, but getting places is a pain in the ass. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-24, 00:11:45 (73.236.194.50)
We have a lot of time-sequenced lights. If everyone drives right around the actual speed limit, if you hit the first one green, then you will hit all the rest on green (at least the next three or four .......
153: Inmate Central, RE: Today's used car (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-22, 04:37:59 (73.236.194.50)
Such a classic design--and that is a gorgeous example. I used to see a lot of them (decades ago), but not so much anymore. I guess they are all in hiding in their gilded cages. They are going for incr .......
154: Inmate Central, A second look (link)... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-22, 04:20:59 (73.236.194.50)
...apparently gets 80 mpg, and the last one sold went for $44,800 back in 2019? .......
155: Inmate Central, Used Car Of The Day... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-22, 04:09:43 (73.236.194.50)
...a custom-built Tritan A2, one of only 10 commissioned by Domino's Pizza back in the 80's. It's a 3-wheeled pizza delivery vehicle (registered as a motorcycle). Seats two, has a pizza warmer--sorry .......
156: Inmate Central, Picked up the new (to me) horse trailer yesterday... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-22, 04:01:10 (73.236.194.50)
...it's a 5th wheel mount trailer (the new truck was already equipped), so it will balance the load much better. It also holds 6 horses, rather than the 4 that my current one does. It's a 2021 tri-axl .......
157: Inmate Central, RE: Still see a few here, too. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-22, 03:38:32 (73.236.194.50)
Correct--the early ones used the (even worse) 4100 engine. I always liked them, but apparently the soft-tops leaked like a sieve, which upset many Cadillac owners that expected better for the amount o .......
158: Inmate Central, RE: Anyone have experience with either Falken or Kelly tires?.... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-22, 03:25:32 (73.236.194.50)
As I posted, I haven't tried a Firestone tire in over 3 decades. The ones that I had were passenger car radials (OEM on the car), and although they wore like iron (lasted forever), they had near-zero .......
159: Inmate Central, Yes... with a list of caveats... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-21, 04:20:13 (73.236.194.50)
I have used that when taking my (modern) street cars to the track. It runs fine and is street legal in all states (except CA). It is safe for all fuel system components, sensors, and other emissions e .......
160: Inmate Central, Under the "rules of modern warfare"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-19, 00:49:45 (73.236.194.50)
...as established by the Geneva Convention, there are "war crimes". The basic fallacy of it all is that the "bad guys" will follow the "rules". They ARE the bad guys because they don't follow OUR rule .......
161: Inmate Central, Except when the "bad guys" win... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-19, 00:40:52 (73.236.194.50)
...we're still chasing terrorists around the globe as "war criminals", even though we bailed on the initial conflict. I'll cite Afghanistan as a fairly recent example. .......
162: Inmate Central, Well, the general consensus is... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-19, 00:09:23 (73.236.194.50)
...that it was not intentionally bombed (by Israel), and that it was an errant/misfired missile launched from inside Hamas territory in Gaza. But I do love the Israeli defense of how it should be clea .......
163: Inmate Central, RIP Suzanne Somers... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-15, 14:10:05 (73.236.194.50)
...one of America's "pin-up girls" of the 70's and 80's has passed at age 76, after a 23-year battle with breast cancer. She would have turned 77 tomorrow. .......
164: Inmate Central, No... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-15, 14:04:30 (73.236.194.50)
...the word would be "intolerant". And although I have grown to be tolerant and even accepting of many things, ignorance/stupidity is not one of them. Neither is entitlement. .......
165: Inmate Central, Compassion or understanding for what?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-15, 13:26:08 (73.236.194.50)
...being too stupid to realize what university you were actually applying to? Apparently, there wasn't much research involved in selecting an institution and/or program of study involved in this "sear .......
166: Inmate Central, One would think... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-15, 13:21:27 (73.236.194.50)
...that if you were making a life-changing choice to abandon your entire life, and move half-way around the world to a new country/culture to pursue an education, that you would know where you were ap .......
167: Inmate Central, Perhaps not "college material"?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-15, 01:07:27 (73.236.194.50)
...an international student from Vietnam mistakenly applied to, and was accepted to Miami University (in OH), rather than her intended target, the University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL). .......
168: Inmate Central, The tariff has nothing to do with truck sales... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-12, 15:05:18 (73.236.194.50)
...it protects/guarantees higher domestically-produced truck sales, but has no impact on US consumers desire to drive pick-up trucks. Even foreign manufacturers have found their way around the tariff .......
169: Inmate Central, Corvettes getting into Ferrari territory? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-07, 02:52:32 (73.236.194.50)
A pair of 'Vettes--2013 ZR1 Coupe and 2019 ZR1 Convertible on the market for a cool $1.5M. Yeah, they've got low miles, and some history, but are a pair of Chevys worth as much as a prancing horse? :: .......
170: Inmate Central, RE: Anyone have experience with either Falken or Kelly tires?.... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-03, 11:00:04 (73.236.194.50)
No clue on Falkens, but Kellys are just rebadged Goodyears, and not bad tires. Just look at the ratings--both the manufacturer's claims and real-world reviews. Different vehicles/applications require .......
171: Inmate Central, RE: Lost a friend of 50 yrs a few weeks ago..... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-02, 10:51:48 (73.236.194.50)
Sounds like one of my Father's hunting buddies that I basically knew my entire life (before he passed). He made more money than my Father (they worked together, and he was in a higher-paid position), .......
172: Inmate Central, RE: ...but I can't get beyond the beaver tooth grill. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-10-01, 01:45:24 (73.236.194.50)
Grills (even for ICE vehicles) are largely a cosmetic, (or in the case of BMW, Audi, M-B, R-R, Bentley) a "signature" feature of the marque. That's probably been true for most vehicles built in the la .......
173: Inmate Central, The EV market is "volatile", for lack of a better term... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-25, 00:54:06 (73.236.194.50)
...and that's for both new and used models. Legacy (ICE) automakers have traditionally adjusted pricing on an annual (model year) basis. Elon (Tesla) has thrown a big wrench into that machine, forcing .......
174: Inmate Central, RE: What it does prove... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-25, 00:11:36 (73.236.194.50)
So both of you place no value on education?--good to know. I guess that prevailing trend is what puts us (US) way behind other countries, in terms of education. I never made million$ teaching--no one .......
175: Inmate Central, RE: What it does prove... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-24, 05:15:16 (73.236.194.50)
I DID for a number of years (and made a shit-load of money doing it), but selling my soul to corporate greed and gov't regulators wasn't for me. I loved the science, the lab, and the field--and teachi .......
176: Inmate Central, RE: sometimes I flip to Mecum or Motortrend during a commercial (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-24, 04:45:58 (73.236.194.50)
There are actually a lot of good deals on Mecum (if there is no reserve). You can find European luxo-yachts cheap on a regular basis. But the only thing you'll see on the TV coverage are the over-pric .......
177: Inmate Central, What it does prove... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-24, 03:41:25 (73.236.194.50)
...is that unions are the epitome of the Peter's Principle, and beyond. Union members are not promoted/advanced based upon their skills/performance. They are promoted/advanced based on their seniority .......
178: Inmate Central, That's the inherent "flaw" with long-term testing/studies... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-24, 03:08:24 (73.236.194.50)
...of anything. It takes a long time to see/analyze the results. The "next best thing" is already under development--whether it be a pharmaceutical, medical device, or procedure, a new technology (in .......
179: Inmate Central, Oil and filters are one of those "religious" contentions in the auto world... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-23, 03:14:20 (73.236.194.50)
...much like cables, DACs, phono pre-amps, and styli/carts, in the audio community. Any/all of them (oil, filters, and audio components) will "do the job"--it's just a matter of how well, for how long .......
180: Inmate Central, What kind of seats do you want in your new Mustang?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-23, 02:18:27 (73.236.194.50)
...you can have both--in the same car! A new Mustang was delivered to a dealership with mis-matched front Recaro bucket seats. Both are standard Mustang Recaros, but they are different colors, differe .......
181: Inmate Central, For you cycling enthusiasts... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-23, 01:57:15 (73.236.194.50)
...an article from a few weeks ago regarding a bicycle race that occurs only once every 10 years--the Penny-farthing 1km Knutsford Great Race. .......
182: Inmate Central, About those "wet belt" systems on newer vehicles... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-23, 01:45:54 (73.236.194.50)
...apparently, Ford is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), regarding engine failures of it's 1.0L 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine used in the EcoSport, and ot .......
183: Inmate Central, RE: Does the strike affect Honda, Toyota, Mazda ? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-22, 00:18:10 (73.236.194.50)
It will (eventually) if the strike expands. M-B is already feeling the effects as ZF workers (UAW) walked out and are no longer making axles and transmission components used in M-B vehicles. No one bu .......
184: Inmate Central, If you want a new car (or even a decent used one) get it NOW... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-21, 11:59:09 (73.236.194.50)
...just as things were beginning to settle down, the UAW has taken their wrenches and thrown them into the machine. .......
185: Inmate Central, Most newer engines (it seems)... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-21, 00:53:07 (73.236.194.50)
...are far less prone to oil leaks, but higher oil-consumption nonetheless. This can be attributed to lower-resistance piston rings, and excessive heat due to turbocharging. In some cases, manufacture .......
186: Inmate Central, "Swap filters every OTHER change?"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-21, 00:29:25 (73.236.194.50)
...this is the OPPOSITE philosophy/recommendation that I have received from fleet mechanics that I know. Use a good synthetic oil, and change just the filter every 3-5K miles, top-off/refill with fres .......
187: Inmate Central, "Great car" and "good investment" are frequently entirely different... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-20, 00:58:30 (73.236.194.50)
...in that it's rare and worth a ton of money (to the right buyer), but a general POS, in reality. I love old Jag E-types, but I'd never own one. .......
188: Inmate Central, RE: Did it have cylinder de-activation? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-20, 00:48:49 (73.236.194.50)
How can you de-activate a cylinder (or two) on a 3 cylinder engine? A V-twin motorcycle would have more power on-tap (at that point). I guess that's the sacrifice you have to make for that extra 1 mpg .......
189: Inmate Central, RE: "'Does Fast Charging have Long Term deleterious effects on battery life?'" (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-20, 00:35:42 (73.236.194.50)
A lot of it depends upon the battery design. Rapid charging (and discharging) are well-known to have deleterious effects on battery performance/longevity, but advanced battery-management systems can m .......
190: Inmate Central, I would--not my first-pick by far, but... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-17, 04:25:50 (73.236.194.50)
...they can be great dogs, and I've seen that with the ones that I know. I've always had German Shepherds and Dobermans, which can be "dangerous" dogs--in that they can easily outrun, overpower, and o .......
191: Inmate Central, They tend to prefer the AR-15's or Mossberg pumps... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-17, 04:02:29 (73.236.194.50)
...they don't have to feed and water them. .......
192: Inmate Central, Glutton for punishment, eh? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-17, 03:54:14 (73.236.194.50)
I've owned one Alfa--a 1991 Spyder, purchased new. Had it about 18 months (maybe got to drive it about 12 of them). Fun car, when it was working 100%, which was a rarity. Never left me stranded, but t .......
193: Inmate Central, Not unlike the US... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-16, 03:57:42 (73.236.194.50)
"They are bred by back street unregistered breeders and sold to drug dealers." But you forgot to mention the underground dog-fighting/gambling aspect, as well. My dog (Dark) is a breed that always (ve .......
194: Inmate Central, The inherent "problem" with pit bulls isn't the dog... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-16, 02:52:55 (73.236.194.50)
...it's the owners. I know several very sweet, loving, well-behaved pit bulls--but they're not owned by gang-bangers running a stash-house in the 'hood, or a dog-fighting ring housed in an abandoned w .......
195: Inmate Central, RE: Yeah, I knew a German Shepherd who was trained to allow a burglar inside the house (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-16, 02:32:08 (73.236.194.50)
That is a rather well-know inherent behavior/characteristic of Dobermans. .......
196: Inmate Central, RE: I hope you realize by now (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-10, 06:42:14 (73.236.194.50)
1--I didn't purchase any of this stuff. 2--the last thing I wanted was to get stuck dealing with it. 3--I was stuck with dealing with it due to the death of my uncle. 4--it's not something that I cont .......
197: Inmate Central, I've seen many suggested aftermarket modifications... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-10, 06:18:51 (73.236.194.50)
...to deter catalytic converter theft. They range anywhere from actual bespoke parts to wrapping it in barbed or razor wire. The problem is that catalytic converters get really hot, and the original d .......
198: Inmate Central, Are there more "pop-ups" appearing in your area? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-10, 05:13:49 (73.236.194.50)
Specifically, I'm referring to pop-up (temporary) bars and/or restaurants that rent a vacant storefront for a "limited-run" of anywhere from 1-4 months. I'm used to seeing the pop-up Halloween and Chr .......
199: Inmate Central, Has anyone seen "Have You Got It Yet?"--other than me? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-09, 14:25:39 (73.236.194.50)
I did this past week. It's basically a documentary of the rise and fall of Syd Barrett--with a lot of emphasis on "the fall". If you're prone to suicidal tendencies or clinical depression, I'd advise .......
200: Inmate Central, +1 on that one--n/t (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-09, 13:12:21 (73.236.194.50)
.......
201: Inmate Central, A "smasing success"--maybe?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-09, 05:07:16 (73.236.194.50)
...we don't know yet. Nearly a year ago, NASA tested their DART system (Double Asteroid Redirection Test), using an Earth-launched device to alter the trajectory/orbit of a near-Earth-orbit asteroid. .......
202: Inmate Central, My late uncle's estate... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-09, 04:31:22 (73.236.194.50)
...which was largely disbursed to me was something like that--only the "stuff" wasn't "junk" and highly organized. If he needed something, he bought two (ya gotta have a back-up, you know). If he foun .......
203: Inmate Central, Nothing is safe (or sacred) these days?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-09, 03:54:29 (73.236.194.50)
...that's the title of the linked article posted below. An excerpt describes the incident: "Crime is so bad in Oakland that a Dodge Charger which crashed and flipped onto its side had its catalytic co .......
204: Inmate Central, I remember those engine designs... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-02, 04:16:16 (73.236.194.50)
...my uncle had bought a Dodge (I think it was an Aspen) with a 318. Your description is absolutely correct. Start/stall, and not on-purpose. You had to drill-out the "limiter caps" on the carb to re- .......
205: Inmate Central, RE: There might be a way to build a 454 from a small block... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-02, 03:57:29 (73.236.194.50)
Not likely. GM has small-block V-8s of various displacement, and big-block V-8s of various displacement. From my experience in racing (with my cousin, who was also a racer and professional mechanic), .......
206: Inmate Central, On-line retailers/re-selling platforms being blamed for spike in retail theft... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-09-02, 03:07:01 (73.236.194.50)
...or at least considered to be a major contributing factor. Retail theft from B&M stores has exploded over the last couple years--to such an extent that some retailers are being forced to close locat .......
207: Inmate Central, At least you're apparently smart enough... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-29, 00:03:03 (73.236.194.50)
...to cancel your vacation/travel plans in light of the weather forecast. So many idiots are perfectly willing to proceed as planned, regardless, because they don't want pay the fees or lose deposits .......
208: Inmate Central, RE: Which is why i ONLY buy cars with..... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-28, 23:51:13 (73.236.194.50)
A timing chain vs a belt does not guarantee better reliability/longevity. Many vehicles use plastic/nylon pulleys and/or chain guides that can prematurely fail. The biggest issue (in your case) was th .......
209: Inmate Central, RE: Car Part Rip-Off (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-28, 23:38:52 (73.236.194.50)
Well, you could spend $10 in gas and a couple hours of your life making a trip or two to a U-pull it salvage yard--or just suck it up and pay the man. Get an estimate for the part AND dealer-installat .......
210: Inmate Central, All it would take... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-28, 23:19:56 (73.236.194.50)
...is a couple trips per month to a rapid-charging station for the duration of the warranty. Even though the car is wired to accept rapid charging, the ability of the battery to handle it is a known c .......
211: Inmate Central, RE: Correct, officially no death penalty (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-28, 00:22:49 (73.236.194.50)
I used to be a huge proponent of the death penalty, based upon my opinion of some of the horrendous/unthinkable offenses of offenders on death-row. However, my stance has softened as I have grown to r .......
212: Inmate Central, RE: The court settlement is on hold. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-27, 03:51:13 (73.236.194.50)
...as it should be--it should be reversed. The Sackler family (or their commpany) NEVER wrote a single prescription for the drug. It was (and still is) an FDA-approved medication. Go after the doctors .......
213: Inmate Central, Unless you've been living under a rock for the past century... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-27, 03:40:34 (73.236.194.50)
...you know that ALL opioids are highly addictive. The whole media circus and persecution of the Sacklers and Purdue Pharma is a joke--a travesty of the US judicial system. The Sacklers and their comp .......
214: Inmate Central, I did note that Russia is glaringly omitted from that list... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-27, 02:31:42 (73.236.194.50)
...and we know that they are happening. I must assume that the list is based on executions preceded by "due process" and legally sanctioned?--which, of course, we know is not relevant in Russia--peopl .......
215: Inmate Central, Basil--plant it or pluck it--or both?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-26, 04:32:44 (73.236.194.50)
...I bought a big bunch of fresh basil at a farmer's market two weeks ago, because I wanted to make Italian that night. I didn't use it all, so I put the rest in a tall water-glass and left it on my k .......
216: Inmate Central, "Gotta be 25 years old or older"--not entirely true... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-26, 03:54:33 (73.236.194.50)
...if the vehicle is certified (and, if necessary, modified) to meet US-specs, you can import even a brand-new car. The process is complicated, and generally prohibitively expensive, but it can be don .......
217: Inmate Central, Being that Peugeot is part of Stellantis... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-26, 03:03:18 (73.236.194.50)
...along with FIAT, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati (which are already sold here), it wouldn't surprise me if they made a move to re-introduce the marque to the US market. Stellan .......
218: Inmate Central, RE: My wife hardly ever cooks anything. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-20, 01:43:50 (73.236.194.50)
That's our deal, as well. It was the same with my first (late) wife. I love to cook, and enjoy doing it, so it doesn't bother me. It's not that they couldn't/can't cook, I just like doing it (and I'm .......
219: Inmate Central, The solution to crime--not my theory, but apparently a prevailing one... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-17, 12:50:51 (73.236.194.50)
...is to de-criminalize crime, or discourage law enforcement from enforcing the laws. Want the stats to look good? Slow/stop the rate of arrests/prosecutions? Put a "blind-eye" to anything short of an .......
220: Inmate Central, AAA getting on-board with the proliferation of EVs... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-17, 00:43:01 (73.236.194.50)
...with the "electric gas-can". Run out of gas with your ICE vehicle? AAA will be there with a few gallons on the truck to get you on your way. Run out of juice in your EV? Call AAA and they'll send a .......
221: Inmate Central, Buried power lines have their own set of "issues"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-17, 00:29:36 (73.236.194.50)
...as they are also subject to corrosion and failure. In urban areas where they are widely employed, there have been many incidents of "hot" lamp-posts and sewer or ventilation grates from "leaking" u .......
222: Inmate Central, RE: Inflation is down ... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-15, 23:10:08 (73.236.194.50)
Just because the rate of inflation is down doesn't mean that the price of goods/services, and/or borrowing money has decreased to pre-inflationary levels. Unless your investments have paid-off with an .......
223: Inmate Central, RE: Difficult question (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-13, 18:28:21 (73.236.194.50)
Back when we had a residence in Columbus, OH, there was a monthly "art crawl" in the Short North area of the city. Businesses would serve as impromptu galleries featuring the works of local artists. T .......
224: Inmate Central, Did you replace the tensioner? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-13, 03:55:13 (73.236.194.50)
You should have. It most likely has a plastic pulley that is dying from age and heat exposure. Nah, wait til it starts squealing... .......
225: General Asylum, RE: which nuggets of advice should you typically NOT listen to at a hifi store ,,,,, (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-13, 03:47:16 (73.236.194.50)
Specs on paper (or on-line, these days), or anything quoted from one of the audio rags. Those reviewers are compromised from the word GO. We'll give/loan you a piece/system to evaluate (for free)--you .......
226: General Asylum, "Don't touch--they bite"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-13, 03:29:46 (73.236.194.50)
...and 13 stitches later he knew why. Don't try to touch one of my Krell KMA 160 monoblocs, or in this case, try to pick one up by the heat sinks. He didn't believe me that they weighed that much and .......
227: Inmate Central, As long as you can access the tensioner... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-13, 03:03:45 (73.236.194.50)
...you can generally replace the belt without major disassembly. However, when you replace the belt, you really should replace the tensioner, as well. Most newer vehicles use tensioners with plastic/n .......
228: Inmate Central, You can rotate directional tires your old-school way... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-13, 02:45:14 (73.236.194.50)
...but it involves dismounting and remounting the tires from/to the rims to do it--and that gets pricey. Several of my vehicles have directional tires AND staggered sizes front to rear, so rotation is .......
229: Inmate Central, RE: I may have put EV tires on our light weight gasser (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-12, 22:26:22 (73.236.194.50)
The load-rating is to accommodate their use on performance-oriented SUVs. But that tire is a performance tire with stiff sidewalls that will ride rough in any application. It was just a poor choice of .......
230: Inmate Central, The non-native grasses were a major factor... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-12, 22:22:02 (73.236.194.50)
...and most people don't even know that they don't belong there. If it grows, it's supposed to be there--right? All that dry grass was fuel for the fire. .......
231: Inmate Central, And did it really even NEED it?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-11, 00:48:37 (73.236.194.50)
...or did you just choose to have it checked/done, due to mileage and age? Obviously, if you are having tire-wear issues, alignment needs to be addressed, but if tires are wearing evenly, and there's .......
232: Inmate Central, RE: you've been fortunate also (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-11, 00:23:38 (73.236.194.50)
Yes--I have been. My late wife was also from a stable, but humble working-class family, and parlayed that work-ethic into a successful career. We instilled that into our daughters, as well. Both of th .......
233: Inmate Central, RE: Still, my original question is still open - how do you determine the required strength? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-10, 23:53:38 (73.236.194.50)
Call a pro, and watch them do it. There will be no scales or calculations involved. As you already indicated, the springs are color-coded for weight range. Yours were obviously installed by profession .......
234: Inmate Central, Solar can be great, but... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-10, 00:58:47 (73.236.194.50)
...any substantial amount of battery storage/back-up gets real expensive, really fast. I know--I have solar panels and a mid-level (not huge) battery storage installation. Adding the battery storage/b .......
235: Inmate Central, +1 on the Volvo diesel... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-10, 00:51:10 (73.236.194.50)
...my pad-mount whole facility generator is a Siemens powered by a Volvo diesel, purchased at auction from a hospital renovation project. Annual service check-up, and test-firing/run every three month .......
236: Inmate Central, RE: Figuring the garage door spring strength (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-09, 14:20:03 (73.236.194.50)
I tend to agree with others. You can adjust the tension on the spring to accommodate the load. Since the springs are relatively new, they should not be failing, rather likely just out of adjustment. C .......
237: Inmate Central, That's not the point--and apparently you don't get it... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-09, 00:44:30 (73.236.194.50)
...that if I can do it--anyone can. I never went without, but I was never handed everything, either. I've worked jobs, and side-gigs, well below my pay-grade/qualifications if I wanted extra cash. I'v .......
238: Inmate Central, "I wonder how long they lasted in normal service?"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-09, 00:11:45 (73.236.194.50)
...my guess is not long, but at least they are allegedly maintained by the fleet operators--it's a matter of liability for the rental-car companies, so they have to do something? But those vehicles ar .......
239: Inmate Central, That's truie with most diagnostic equipment for new/newer vehicles... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-08, 23:50:51 (73.236.194.50)
...and with the lack of broad "right to repair" legislation, many diagnostic and repair equipment remains "proprietary", so you are forced to the dealer. And this equipment/tools are not cheap--not ev .......
240: Inmate Central, Depends on you definition of "leasing company"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-08, 01:16:16 (73.236.194.50)
If you're talking about car-rental companies or fleet buyers, reliability is not necessarily at the top of the list of considerations. Bulk/fleet discount purchase price from the manufacturer is #1 on .......
241: Inmate Central, .44 Magnum semi-auto handguns have been around for decades... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-08, 00:47:13 (73.236.194.50)
...from a number of manufacturers. But you are correct--they tend to be quite expensive to purchase, and even more expensive to feed ammo. .......
242: Inmate Central, Service dept. and used car sales... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-08, 00:28:52 (73.236.194.50)
...have ALWAYS been the highest revenue stream for new car dealerships. Margins on new vehicles aren't as large as most people would like to believe. For some models, they're actually pretty thin. Unl .......
243: Inmate Central, RE: you've had all of that plus the myriad of Ford GT's and everything else you've claimed you owned (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-06, 07:41:38 (73.236.194.50)
Sorry--I grew up "privileged"--not with money, but instilled with a work-ethic and worked like a dog from day one. I invested money, rather than spending it, until my family was taken care of. I've al .......
244: Inmate Central, RE: what bikes have you ridden /nt (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-06, 06:19:26 (73.236.194.50)
Can't remember them all, but two Harleys, an 883 Sportster. and Springer Softail. The Jap bikes--KZ900, Suzuki Bandit, Suzuki GSXR600, CBR900RR, CBR1000RR ABS, BMW K1R, Yamaha V-Max, and two Shadow 11 .......
245: Inmate Central, Believe it or not... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-06, 02:44:15 (73.236.194.50)
...new/newer Harley's with a stock exhaust are not LOUD. But most buyers have them removed and replaced before they even take delivery, or that's the first thing they do when they take it home. But as .......
246: Inmate Central, RE: Wet timing belts...has this caught the interest of any other car guys? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-06, 02:29:06 (73.236.194.50)
Hey--Chrysler had the "push button" gear selector back in the 60's--just sayin' .......
247: Inmate Central, One of my pet peeves with newer engines... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-06, 02:25:04 (73.236.194.50)
...and it's been around for quite a while now, is the water pump being driven off the timing chain or belt, rather than the serpentine accessory belt. It costs more in time/labor to remove the timing .......
248: Inmate Central, You do realize... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-06, 02:09:15 (73.236.194.50)
...that many people don't do any maintenance on their vehicles, until--A) it will not pass inspection (where applicable), B) the warning lights on the dash light-up like Christmas, or C) it stops dead .......
249: Inmate Central, RE: the reason for belts (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-06, 01:48:05 (73.236.194.50)
Quieter too. .......
250: Inmate Central, "Only thing missing is fire"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-06, 01:35:29 (73.236.194.50)
...don't jinx yourself. I hope you knocked on something wooden, after typing that. Even the AZ deserts are on fire this year. We've had a fairly mild summer (so far). It hasn't even reached 90F yet--i .......
251: Inmate Central, RE: Went too high... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-05, 15:25:16 (73.236.194.50)
Would you put $200K on the table for that car? .......
252: Inmate Central, RE: Hmmmm (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-05, 15:23:47 (73.236.194.50)
Rubber tends to expand when exposed to oil--great thing for a seal. OTOH, rubber belts exposed to oil will stretch--beyond their useful measurement, and how far the belt tensioner can compensate for. .......
253: Inmate Central, Went too high... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-05, 12:48:02 (73.236.194.50)
...was prepared to do $120K, but it went to $149K. Factor-in fees, shipping, taxes, and a thorough going-over/service, that would put it over the $200K mark. I've got two Ferraris that I paid less tha .......
254: Inmate Central, RE: SCOTHD...... Lotus Esprit (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-05, 05:45:39 (73.236.194.50)
Going to bid on it--just waiting a few hours, closer to close. Nice addition to my stable, if it doesn't get too high--it will need some work before track-ready. .......
255: Inmate Central, Oil and rubber are NEVER a good combination... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-05, 04:28:25 (73.236.194.50)
...from a chemistry standpoint. WTF are they thinking? And low-grade metal timing chains won't even go 150K--they had better be good hardened alloy-steel or titanium to achieve that goal. ::: TOPIC: .......
256: Inmate Central, RE: Bought a Tesla Model 3 a month ago (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-05, 02:40:28 (73.236.194.50)
Congratulations! I just recently sold my 2019 Model S, and switched to a M-B EQS 580 4-matic--just like my wife's that we purchased a few months ago. We have the level 2 chargers out in the garage/sho .......
257: Inmate Central, I attribute a lot of the recent fire-risks to "thermal intensity"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-08-04, 00:38:53 (73.236.194.50)
...as in a concentration of heat in a small (largely unventilated) area. Engines have gotten smaller, but so have engine bays, and these smaller engines are extremely thermally-stressed in order to ex .......
258: Inmate Central, IDK where that one came from, but... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-30, 03:53:53 (73.236.194.50)
...Peugeot is part of Stellantis, which is part of whatever is left of Fiat/Chrysler/Dodge/RAM/Jeep or whoever they are these days. Alfa Romeo is also under that Stellantis umbrella and has returned t .......
259: Inmate Central, But I do "get" the controversy in CA... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-30, 03:13:15 (73.236.194.50)
...not only do you have the highest gas-taxes and electricity costs in the country, they want to add another tax, without reducing/eliminating anything else. Sure, the gov't has a budget surplus, but .......
260: Inmate Central, IME OE shocks/struts generally suck, and don't last too long... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-30, 03:02:49 (73.236.194.50)
...before they become mere placeholders between suspension components. Some of that has been changing in recent years, as manufacturers of "off-road" and "performance" vehicles have begun marketing th .......
261: Inmate Central, RE: Range anxiety... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-29, 03:07:53 (73.236.194.50)
We have two battery-electric EVs, both of which have slightly under 400 mile range on a full charge. The real question is how long are you safe behind the wheel before you need a break? Not many peopl .......
262: Inmate Central, Disney is pretty cash-strapped right now... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-26, 10:52:32 (73.236.194.50)
...so there's no telling what they'll have to sacrifice (content-wise) to secure a deal. I realize that streaming services have to have desireable content to acquire and retain subscribers, but even s .......
263: Inmate Central, A new "twist"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-26, 10:16:43 (73.236.194.50)
...and I just found this out--because I recently purchased an EQS 580. There are Federal tax incentives to purchase an EV, but there are also local/State incentives and programs with the electric grid .......
264: Inmate Central, Well, don't hate yourself too much, but both markets are "cooling"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-24, 23:42:42 (73.236.194.50)
...supplies of both vehicles and houses are increasing, as are interest rates on both auto loans and mortgages, making it more difficult for new vehicle and first-time home buyers. Car dealers can't j .......
265: Inmate Central, RE: I don't see it happening... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-23, 03:16:47 (73.236.194.50)
The reason that I think that regulatory approval is not going to happen is the level of the players. Yes, we have thousands of options in streaming services, but when the likes of Disney and Apple go .......
266: Inmate Central, A couple things... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-23, 02:39:00 (73.236.194.50)
First--I am north of the M-D line on the North Coast (east of Cleveland) spitting distance from Lake Erie. And most people don't realize how far north the M-D line really is--farther north than where .......
267: Inmate Central, RE: borrowing money to buy a car is "normally" a bad investment! (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-23, 02:07:05 (73.236.194.50)
Yes, it is--especially if you are already under-water on your trade-in, which is a major issue with auto loans, these days. People "roll-over" debt from one auto loan to another, so they're already "i .......
268: Inmate Central, "And all 'they' had to do was quit printing money....."--YUP! (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-23, 01:49:50 (73.236.194.50)
Some degree of government financial assistance was a necessity when the Covid pandemic virtually shut-down the economy (early on), but then it became an "excuse" to just print money, hand out checks, .......
269: Inmate Central, I don't see it happening... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-22, 03:37:38 (73.236.194.50)
...mainly because I don't see it passing regulatory review. Apple has the cash/investors to pull-off a deal, but US anti-trust laws/regulations are likely to impede or nullify any such deal. Another m .......
270: Inmate Central, Now, new-vehicle inventories are up--but... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-22, 02:20:26 (73.236.194.50)
...now consumers can't afford to buy them. Average new-vehicle purchase prices are up, interest rates for auto loans have increased dramatically, and delinquency/default rates on existing auto loans a .......
271: Inmate Central, Interesting opinion/read for our automotive enthusiasts... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-22, 02:01:14 (73.236.194.50)
...addressing the issues of true automotive "performance" in the current manufacturing/marketing climate. .......
272: Inmate Central, RE: TDF Motorcycle (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-22, 01:55:33 (73.236.194.50)
After reading the promo/marketing material, I am convinced (that just like cars/trucks/SUVs), motorcycles are just getting way too complex to service/maintain--traction control, drive-by-wire, anti-st .......
273: Inmate Central, CA isn't the only State considering this revenue model (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-22, 01:09:19 (73.236.194.50)
A number of other States are also evaluating a miles-driven tax-model for infrastructure improvement/maintenance revenue. The need to take this approach is not just based on the increasing number of E .......
274: Inmate Central, Agreed--BUT... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-21, 01:10:59 (73.236.194.50)
...it offends me slightly less than law-enforcement, or school administrators accused of horrendous crimes that land on their feet on "paid administrative leave" or simply sue for re-instatement (and, .......
275: Inmate Central, RE: An IMMODEST proposal (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-21, 00:55:56 (73.236.194.50)
I tend to agree with a tax on miles driven and GVWR. The more you use the infrastructure network, the more you pay to support it. The greater the GVWR of your vehicle, the more damage you do to the in .......
276: Inmate Central, It's the "cure" for insanity... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-21, 00:35:45 (73.236.194.50)
...as defined by repeating the same behavior over and over and expecting different results. The "cure"--just make up your own results. "See, there really was a change in outcomes!" Clearly, they are a .......
277: Inmate Central, Erdogan has been very adept... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-14, 01:19:55 (73.236.194.50)
...at playing "both sides of the fence" between the West and Russia--before and after the conflict in Ukraine started. .......
278: Inmate Central, $1,200 for a secondary/auxilliary coolant (water) pump?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-12, 00:28:41 (73.236.194.50)
...picking the car up later this morning from the Ford dealership. Unlike the mid-engined Ferraris that I own, the Ford GT has a far more complex cooling system. Ferrari puts the radiators in the rear .......
279: Inmate Central, The hopeful/expected result in his case... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-11, 23:34:23 (73.236.194.50)
...is improved low and mid-range torque. It's not always about the power, but rather where (what range) it is available on the tach. Lack of low to mid-range torque is a common complaint about earlier .......
280: Inmate Central, New notice from my homeowner's insurance company... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-07, 00:31:53 (73.236.194.50)
...that they are upping my rate by ~$240/year because we own two battery-electric EVs that are stored/charged in a building on the property. Apparently, the fire-risk of Li-ion batteries in EVs have t .......
281: Inmate Central, RE: Entrance exams... simple as that. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-05, 00:58:36 (73.236.194.50)
I'm all-for merit-based admissions requirements, but then we get into the whole issue of the "fairness" of standardized testing and interviews. How do you adequately/fairly evaluate a candidate? Havin .......
282: Inmate Central, Hunter dropped by to visit his Daddy? n/t (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-05, 00:08:30 (73.236.194.50)
.......
283: Inmate Central, Had to deal with this with my parents, and late uncle... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-04, 00:39:23 (73.236.194.50)
...they prefer(red) to do things "old-school"--write checks or pay cash, deal with a person in-person. The world doesn't work that way anymore. I had to drag them kicking and screaming into the 21st c .......
284: Inmate Central, RE: Thank You! (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-03, 23:41:11 (73.236.194.50)
This isn't a matter of "stiffing a creditor"--this is stiffing the entire tax-paying population of the US. This is coming out of your pocket and mine, and every other US taxpayer. .......
285: Inmate Central, RE: Engineering Standards (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-03, 00:29:45 (73.236.194.50)
You can calculate, anticipate, predict all you want, but reality eventually sets-in. Roller coasters are generally a one-off construction with unique characteristics that can't be "defined" like the c .......
286: Inmate Central, I play the market, but... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-02, 16:13:30 (73.236.194.50)
...I made a lot of money on real estate. Far better bet than the market. .......
287: Inmate Central, I don't consider SS an "entitlement".... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-02, 16:09:10 (73.236.194.50)
...you paid into it, I paid into it, it's just a poor investment. .......
288: Inmate Central, RE: That's not spite--that's reality... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-02, 11:56:20 (73.236.194.50)
You're leaving out one important part--I worked for it, earned it. I groveled at the feet of corporations, state, and federal agencies to fund my research programs and publications--most of which are .......
289: Inmate Central, Thank You! (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-02, 04:05:45 (73.236.194.50)
I'll gladly donate to any scholarship fund for QUALIFIED candidates--the "in memory of" or "dedicated to" whatever. But for qualified candidates deserving a little financial help, and showing potentia .......
290: Inmate Central, "Corporate welfare" is kinda like an ugly divorce... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-02, 03:45:28 (73.236.194.50)
...you pay them to go away and sign a non-disclosure agreement to not air all of your dirty laundry and/or illegal activities, or you decide it's cheaper to keep them than risk the ugly litigation tha .......
291: Inmate Central, RE: That's not spite--that's reality... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-02, 03:34:20 (73.236.194.50)
There should be NO "forgiveness" program--period. I don't give a f*ck about your income status, race, creed, sexual preference. You borrowed money--you pay it back in-full with whatever interest you a .......
292: Inmate Central, RE: Student loans (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-01, 02:17:15 (73.236.194.50)
Accessibility to financing put many students in college (and subsequently in debt) for useless degrees. But ultimately, as with any loan/debt, it is a matter of personal responsibility that falls upon .......
293: Inmate Central, RE: No shirt ,no shoes - no service (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-01, 02:06:19 (73.236.194.50)
Paying-off the mortgage was certainly a mistake--she'll not be able to borrow money at that low of a rate for a very long time--if ever. I could pay-off my mortgage any day of the week, but I won't, j .......
294: Inmate Central, That's not spite--that's reality... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-01, 01:47:20 (73.236.194.50)
...you borrow money, you pay it back or live with the consequences. And it's not only the people that took out student loans and paid them back, but what about the people that never took out student l .......
295: Inmate Central, RE: Student loans (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-07-01, 01:22:40 (73.236.194.50)
Sorry--you borrowed the money, you pay it back!!!--period--end of discussion!!! I paid for my education, my wife paid for hers, and we contributed substantially to pay for our daughters' educations. I .......
296: Inmate Central, RE: What about the Mazda RX-7 and RX-8? Those worked pretty well. nt. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-30, 10:28:12 (73.236.194.50)
They worked (by far) the best of all of the rotary designs ever out there, but were plagued by the same issues of previous rotary designs--excessive oil consumption, poor emissions, poor fuel economy, .......
297: Inmate Central, Agreed on the funding aspect... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-30, 00:53:44 (73.236.194.50)
...just like there are salary caps in the NFL (to presumably create a "level playing field"), there should be election spending caps for any candidate seeking a certain level of office. Not only does .......
298: Inmate Central, It's all about the money... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-29, 00:12:37 (73.236.194.50)
...not our ability. Our trash services have eliminated home recycling bins and the associated truck routes to collect from them. It was strictly a financial decision. It simply cost too much to collec .......
299: Inmate Central, According to the Ferrari chat-room that I belong to... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-28, 23:13:39 (73.236.194.50)
...the most mass-produced model was the 360, with the 308 coming-in at second, and the TR (Testarossa) models being third. .......
300: Inmate Central, RE: Chinese support Ukraine's desire to liberate Crimea (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-28, 23:03:28 (73.236.194.50)
More current and potentially significant--how does this apply to their current positions regarding Hong Kong and Taiwan? Those are both annexations in-progress--right now--with Taiwan potentially invo .......
301: Inmate Central, RE: Primary Trouble (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-28, 22:53:14 (73.236.194.50)
I'm of the opposite ilk. I want to see "election season" reduced to as short a period as possible. Limit campaigns to a matter of a few months, rather than 12-18 months prior to the election. With a f .......
302: Inmate Central, Code Red Air Quality Alert (again)--Thank You Canada! (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-28, 01:23:42 (73.236.194.50)
Visible haze in the air, despite the light rain overnight. You can even kinda smell it a bit this morning. .......
303: Inmate Central, The IONIQ6 ticks many of the boxes, but... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-27, 18:16:39 (73.236.194.50)
...I would have to call the styling of the rear of the vehicle "controversial", to put it politely. It also results in reduced rear-seat head-room and a small trunk capacity. It meets my range require .......
304: Inmate Central, Putin was "almost right"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-27, 00:54:06 (73.236.194.50)
...in his decision to invade Ukraine. The rest of the world just sat and watched and let him have Crimea in 2014 with few repercussions. That certainly was a "confidence-builder" in his decision to ta .......
305: Inmate Central, John B. Goodenough dies at age 100... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-27, 00:33:04 (73.236.194.50)
...he was the Nobel Prize winning chemist that is credited as co-creator of the Li-ion battery, which revolutionized portable electronics. It is rather ironic (or appropriate) that his sur-name is "Go .......
306: Inmate Central, It's been a fun learning experience/experiment over the last couple years, but... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-27, 00:25:00 (73.236.194.50)
...I've decided that it's time for the Tesla Model S to move-on to a new home. I'm not walking-away from EVs, but the build-quality of Evelyn's EQS is so much better/nicer than my Tesla. I may end-up .......
307: Inmate Central, Just try to buy a 1st gen Bronco or Blazer... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-25, 23:40:23 (73.236.194.50)
...you'll need a second mortgage just for the down-payment. .......
308: Inmate Central, During the brunt of the pandemic... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-25, 23:20:39 (73.236.194.50)
...my dealer constantly harassed me--trying to buy-back my truck. It was two years old with low miles, and they were offering as much (even a little more) than what I paid for it at purchase. I didn't .......
309: Inmate Central, It all reminds me of union negotiations between the UAW and Big Three... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-25, 01:47:48 (73.236.194.50)
...we work for you, we want MORE, and we'll strike and burn down the plant/corporate headquarters if we don't get what we want. That's about the extent of it--Prigozhin called-out the Russian military .......
310: Inmate Central, RE: car auction (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-25, 01:14:28 (73.236.194.50)
Over the last couple years, trucks and early SUVs have shown the strongest % gain in value at auction. Prices for 1st generation Broncos and Blazers are through the roof. Old (but not really all that .......
311: Inmate Central, Additional pet deposits and/or rent fees have been around for decades... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-22, 00:45:14 (73.236.194.50)
...this is nothing new. Granted, rental rates/fees are basically out of control on a national average, but pet deposits/fees around for decades. Depending on the type/breed of pet, you'll be paying th .......
312: Inmate Central, About that great deal you just got on your new F-150?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-15, 23:42:20 (73.236.194.50)
...it might not be yours for much longer. Apparently, there is a significant quantity of Ford trucks stolen from the manufacturer's storage lots being sold (mainly in AZ). Even Ford is not clear as to .......
313: Inmate Central, RE: What is your end of life plan? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-14, 10:58:19 (73.236.194.50)
I have a DNR and living will. My estate is already set-up with a family trust and detailed will--updated annually to reflect my current assets. I will go-out on my own terms, just like my late wife. M .......
314: Inmate Central, RE: Yup, but I did get it working. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-12, 00:43:00 (73.236.194.50)
Oftentimes, Windows requires a re-boot to fully implement changes in hardware or settings. It will show/acknowledge the changes, but not fully recognize/implement them until you do a re-boot. ::: TOP .......
315: Inmate Central, What prisons are they recruiting from this time?--n/t (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-11, 03:03:37 (73.236.194.50)
.......
316: Inmate Central, RE: Start Me Up... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-11, 03:01:39 (73.236.194.50)
SOLD OUT--but there's already one on Eprey for $649.99 + $49.99 S&H! .......
317: Inmate Central, Wonderful story... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-10, 04:24:22 (73.236.194.50)
...and we used to have a little diner like that near the OSU campus back when I was an undergrad. It wasn't intentional (like that) but that's what it was. Open 24/7 to serve us college brats--and it .......
318: Inmate Central, It would be premature to set a "standard" for batteries... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-10, 03:28:21 (73.236.194.50)
...at this point. It's too early in the game to do so. The current crop of EVs (produced and on the road for the last decade or so) range from 80V to 800V operating systems. Battery and electric drive .......
319: Inmate Central, RE: The fundamental problem... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-08, 01:20:42 (73.236.194.50)
...is privately-held and publicly-traded utilities with little over-sight/regulation. Basic utilities (and their safety--nod to PG&E here) should be scrutinized and regulated by the gov't--and not jus .......
320: Inmate Central, Hawaiian natives migrating to the mainland... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-08, 01:03:09 (73.236.194.50)
...because they can no longer afford to live in their home state. Hawaii is the most expensive state in which to live, with a COL 86% higher than the national average, and housing prices 207% higher t .......
321: Inmate Central, EV range... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-08, 00:41:07 (73.236.194.50)
...and energy consumption per mile (efficiency) is all over the map. My Tesla and Evelyn's EQS have comparable batteries. My older Tesla (4 years older) has 40 miles more range than her new EQS. A new .......
322: Inmate Central, Did you buy her a condo, or a condo for her to live in? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-07, 23:54:34 (73.236.194.50)
I did a similar thing for my daughters when they were going to school. I purchased a number of houses, and a couple multi-unit apartment buildings near the campus during the time they were in college, .......
323: Inmate Central, Air Quality Alert raised from orange to red today... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-07, 12:41:58 (73.236.194.50)
...here in the Cleveland/Buffalo area. It's getting pretty thick out there. I don't have any major allergy issues, but my nose is running, and my eyes are sticky, just from being outside for a while p .......
324: Inmate Central, I've never had to go so far as legal action... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-07, 00:23:51 (73.236.194.50)
...but I have had "shipping incidents" with both UPS and FedEx (only one each). If it is a high-dollar/fragile item, I will pay the premium and have them pack, insure, and ship the item for me--100% g .......
325: Inmate Central, What you are basically referring to... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-07, 00:10:47 (73.236.194.50)
...is a series-hybrid vehicle--two of which have already been sold and discontinued--the Chevy Volt and BMW i3. Most hybrids use a parallel drivetrain, where the vehicle can either operate solely on t .......
326: Inmate Central, It's coming across Lake Erie to my neck of the woods... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-06, 16:25:15 (73.236.194.50)
...there is a visible haze in the air, and an air quality alert in effect. .......
327: Inmate Central, One thing that I've been told--by a podiatrist... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-06, 01:18:46 (73.236.194.50)
...is never wear the same pair of shoes/boots every day. Rotate through several different pairs. Most shoes/boots have some sort of resilient insert/structure, so give them time to "recover". It also .......
328: Inmate Central, You might be (un)pleasantly surprised... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-06, 00:24:36 (73.236.194.50)
...roofing work isn't necessarily cheap, especially on that kind of roof. I don't know specifically about concrete tiles, but I have slate, and replacing the occasional damaged slate/tile is not cheap .......
329: Inmate Central, RE: Yes, but nothiing yet--other than the corn seed... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-05, 23:41:46 (73.236.194.50)
I always do plant pumpkins in with the corn. Most farmers around here always have (at least around the perimeters of their fields). I always have too much corn and pumpkins and do give them away. I le .......
330: Inmate Central, Yes, but nothiing yet--other than the corn seed... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-04, 13:28:59 (73.236.194.50)
...I'll be doing about an acre in total--half of it corn, the rest standard vegetables, but we may still get a frost this week. .......
331: Inmate Central, Since we've been on the topic of insurance... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-04, 05:20:36 (73.236.194.50)
...something that I've always stressed to my friends/family--READ THE FINE PRINT. Or better yet, have your attorney do it for you and give you the synopsis of the actual limitations of coverage. This .......
332: Inmate Central, Not familiar with earthquake insurance, but is it like flood insurance?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-04, 04:13:54 (73.236.194.50)
...in that you have to purchase it separately from a Federal insurance program? Flood insurance can be added to your homeowner's policy (if you are in a qualifying flood-zone), but it is a separate Fe .......
333: Inmate Central, The only difference that I can see... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-04, 03:59:42 (73.236.194.50)
...is that if you buy a technically illegally scalped ticket from an individual vs a a legally scalped ticket from an official "ticket-broker" is any hope/path of recourse if you purchase a fake/fraud .......
334: Inmate Central, It was never worth as much as was paid... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-03, 06:35:11 (73.236.194.50)
...that's why he tried to back-out of the deal, but that was going to prove to be more difficult and costly than he had estimated at the time. Besides, he's got other investors to share the burden of .......
335: Inmate Central, This is not a red/blue issue--at least not to me... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-03, 04:59:23 (73.236.194.50)
...and I live in a "purple" state--technically red, but it's pretty blue, as well. I'm well-aware of Florida's "issues", and they are far deeper than just the cost or availability of home insurance. I .......
336: Inmate Central, Allstate is joining State Farm... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-03, 04:09:13 (73.236.194.50)
...the "good hands" folks are going hands-off for CA home insurance. Citing too much risk, and cost of doing business in the state (cost of claims/rebuilds), they are pulling-out of the CA market. Tha .......
337: Inmate Central, 3 factors to consider... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-03, 04:01:43 (73.236.194.50)
...in homelessness, and the welfare-state. Climate is certainly a big one--it would suck to be homeless in the winter in Alaska (or even here in Cleveland, OH, for that matter). "Welfare-shopping" is .......
338: Inmate Central, It's even worse with concerts... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-03, 03:27:06 (73.236.194.50)
...depending on the popularity of the artist, and venue. I've seen (single) concert tix being re-sold for 4 and even 5-digit prices, for "premium" seats. I'll admit to having even done it before. This .......
339: Inmate Central, The concept of guaranteed basic income has been tested... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-02, 14:58:43 (73.236.194.50)
...in several localities dating as far back as the early to mid 70's (Gary, IN for one), and then again in the past few years in the state of CA (Stockton, CA was one). Although the results were/are c .......
340: Inmate Central, I am more a fan of "consolidation"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-02, 12:21:27 (73.236.194.50)
...which would IMO reduce administrative costs, and reduce the hassle for people seeking benefits. If a "client" didn't have to apply with 20 different agencies at various levels of government, the pr .......
341: Inmate Central, RE: Poverty and Spending (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-06-02, 11:24:15 (73.236.194.50)
Although the number of programs and the amounts of welfare benefits have steadily increased (which would affect the total costs), an important point made in the article is that these programs and bene .......
342: Inmate Central, For the same reason that people live in hurricane zones... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-30, 11:55:48 (73.236.194.50)
...and have to have their house rebuilt every couple years. They're idiots. I had a former colleague that retired to FL, and after 3 consecutive rebuilds in less than 10 years, he's back here in OH--p .......
343: Inmate Central, "Like a good neighbor"--State Farm WON'T be there... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-28, 01:45:58 (73.236.194.50)
...not anymore. The insurance giant has deemed CA too high of a risk for new home insurance policies, due to wildfires, mudslides, and flooding. They'll still sell you over-priced car insurance, but h .......
344: Inmate Central, Trying for a "no sweat summer"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-27, 05:24:39 (73.236.194.50)
...as in "don't sweat the small stuff". If you do or have ever lived-in/owned an old residence/property, there is always "something" to do. This place has been a (now) decade-long project, and I'm jus .......
345: Inmate Central, RE: Breathable Bedsheets (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-27, 05:03:35 (73.236.194.50)
If you've never tried them, try bamboo fiber sheets. They are amazingly comfortable for the summer months. I do flannel for the winter, but I live in a severe winter climate and prefer a cold bedroom .......
346: Inmate Central, RE: What, pray tell, is a 'ChFi' ? (NT) (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-25, 11:40:42 (73.236.194.50)
Typically used in reference to Chinese tube gear--amps, preamps, integrateds, phono stages, and headphone amps. Far cheaper than "domestic" vintage or current tube gear, but you have to watch out for .......
347: Inmate Central, That's all well and good, but howabout... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-21, 03:53:24 (73.236.194.50)
...more HIMARS and longer-range missiles for them? F-16s aren't cheap to buy, donate, or maintain. Don't get me wrong, I want Putin/Wagner out of Ukraine, but I think the HIMARS and modern Western tan .......
348: Inmate Central, Bingo!--100% agree... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-21, 03:43:19 (73.236.194.50)
...if there's a will, there's a way, and we'll figure it out. I don't disparage anyone for building/accumulating massive personal wealth. I've earned "enough". I could have made far more, had I stayed .......
349: Inmate Central, Not when you consider... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-21, 03:08:44 (73.236.194.50)
...how much the average household pays in annual interest on credit cards, home mortgages, car loans/leases, and other personal debts. I know lots of people that pay more than $2,000 per year to servi .......
350: Inmate Central, I don't dispute the significance of air-strikes/air-offensives, but... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-20, 04:44:46 (73.236.194.50)
...they are being conducted primarily with unmanned aircraft (drones), and remotely-guided ground-based missiles. And air-defense is being handled by mobile ground-based radar/missile systems. Manned/ .......
351: Inmate Central, RE: I think remote work has done tremendous damage to our economy (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-20, 04:00:35 (73.236.194.50)
Well, it has certainly taken a bite out of the commercial real-estate values/market in downtown/urban areas. We've got lots of empty office-space available in downtown Cleveland, and a slew of vacant .......
352: Inmate Central, I don't see F-16s being a huge game-changing weapon... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-20, 03:26:25 (73.236.194.50)
...as this is not a conventional "air-war" involving squadrons of fighter-jets and heavy bombers dominating the air-space. The air-space (offensively) is being controlled from the ground via drones an .......
353: Inmate Central, As long as you keep making the payments on -time... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-17, 00:14:37 (73.236.194.50)
...they'll continue to extend you credit, and raise your limit--either automatically or upon your request. Lenders (all lenders, in general) don't give a rat's-ass about your personal financial situat .......
354: Inmate Central, No--just dumb luck... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-14, 13:26:34 (73.236.194.50)
I don't gamble (as in go to casinos or sports-betting), but I'll buy the occasional lottery ticket and these raffle tix from local organizations that I feel worthy of a donation, and never expect to w .......
355: Inmate Central, Ever buy one (or more) of those stupid raffle tickets for a local charity/organization? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-14, 05:51:04 (73.236.194.50)
I do/did, and won... a 2023 Harley-Davidson Road King. The schools, intramural athletic teams, local VFW, and (in this case) the local VFD raffle-off various prizes to raise money that they can't get .......
356: Inmate Central, Didja Know... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-13, 01:59:19 (73.236.194.50)
...that embassies are not just located to facilitate diplomatic-relations? More significantly (and perhaps more importantly) is that they are located to function as regional espionage outposts. Lebano .......
357: Inmate Central, Crust is critical to a good pie... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-08, 10:49:31 (73.236.194.50)
...and the best crust is made with lard--not vegetable shortening or even butter. Use ice water (not room-temperature or tap-temperature), and don't over-work the dough. My biggest complaint with most .......
358: Inmate Central, RE: Just to be clear, here (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-05, 11:43:51 (73.236.194.50)
I have no desire to see the Left gain any influence or control of the SCOTUS, but the whole situation with Thomas and his wealthy benefactor just reeks of corruption. His "good buddy" may not have had .......
359: Inmate Central, I've done similar... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-05, 01:10:33 (73.236.194.50)
...only I have real wood-burning fireplaces. I've lit-up a fire, cranked the A/C way down (when it's nearly 90 degrees outside), and relaxed with a cigar and nice bottle of wine, scotch, or bourbon--b .......
360: Inmate Central, Well, how do we assess/calculate "fair-share"?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-05, 00:57:06 (73.236.194.50)
...we need and rely upon the trucking industry to meet even our most basic requirements. It is a matter of priority, but what is more important?--a truckload of groceries headed toward your local stor .......
361: Inmate Central, Starting with big rigs... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-03, 13:52:29 (73.236.194.50)
...here we go--a delve into the total ignorance of it all. Big-rigs DO pay out the ass in road taxes--both in the additional tax levied on road-diesel fuel, and the (often ridiculous) tolls that they .......
362: Inmate Central, Since when were taxes (virtually any taxes) fair? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-03, 00:51:30 (73.236.194.50)
I guess the closest would be sales taxes and SS taxes (which aren't really a "tax", but a contribution to your gov't-guaranteed retirement fund). At least those two are somewhat, quasi-related to inco .......
363: Inmate Central, I agree--and we own two battery/electric EVs... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-03, 00:03:25 (73.236.194.50)
...and it isn't fair that we pay virtually no road-use taxes, compared to drivers of ICE vehicles. We still pay tolls (like any other vehicle) for toll roads/bridges, but that is a negligible amount c .......
364: Inmate Central, Sorry to hear that... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-01, 13:14:13 (73.236.194.50)
...I thought that she was doing fairly well. Hopefully, she can hang-in there for a second attempt. All the best wishes for you all. .......
365: Inmate Central, The begging/underlying question remains... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-01, 13:11:32 (73.236.194.50)
...is this the work of Ukrainian operatives, or subversive Russians who are opposed to Putin's little "special military operation"? I'd rather it be the latter, as that would show some "cracks" formin .......
366: Inmate Central, Yes, the mentally ill have "rights"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-01, 12:59:56 (73.236.194.50)
...the right to refuse treatment/medication, the right to choose to live on the streets, and not be incarcerated/institutionalized--even if they may pose a danger to themselves or others. That's part .......
367: Inmate Central, My grandfather used to do that... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-05-01, 12:24:00 (73.236.194.50)
...but, then again, he did serve in the military (drinking shitty coffee), and then spent the next 45 years driving truck (drinking more shitty coffee from truck stops/convenience stores). I just buy .......
368: Inmate Central, There isn't a major issue here... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-30, 09:43:05 (73.236.194.50)
...not with homelessness. There is with racism, but that's totally different. .......
369: Inmate Central, It's an expensive proposition--I got that... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-30, 07:15:26 (73.236.194.50)
...but it's one that we have to address. This is not a wholly partisan issue. No one wants to reach into their back pocket and put aside their pork-belly projects to do anything about it. Newsom has a .......
370: Inmate Central, You apparenlty don't realize my opposition to a "welfare state"? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-30, 07:08:30 (73.236.194.50)
Just as many have no use for "trickle-down" economics, I have no use for "Robin Hood" economics. Why should you get all the "bennies", just for being lower-income or having shitty credit? ::: TOPIC:: .......
371: Inmate Central, It depended on where they were from and their eventual intentions... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-30, 05:53:02 (73.236.194.50)
...some were here on temporary visas, others were pursuing US citizenship. Quite a number of them were working toward bringing other family members here, with the intention of staying. It just depende .......
372: Inmate Central, A less biased link... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-30, 01:27:58 (73.236.194.50)
...from USA Today .......
373: Inmate Central, So you've worked hard, paid your bills and established a good credit rating... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-30, 01:23:01 (73.236.194.50)
...now it's time to pay-up. As part of our current trend of Robin Hood economics, those with very good or excellent credit ratings will be be charged a fee used to subsidize loans for less-qualified b .......
374: Inmate Central, It's been a long time since Reagan was governor, but... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-30, 00:26:19 (73.236.194.50)
...mental health care and associated homelessness are issues that the more recent and even current ultra-liberal regimes refuse to address. They'll conduct "sweeps" and redistribute them, but won't tr .......
375: Inmate Central, Living the American Dream... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-29, 20:01:49 (73.236.194.50)
...and a reminder of how big the cracks in our society are. .......
376: Inmate Central, Hence my argument for a "national standard"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-28, 11:19:29 (73.236.194.50)
...if you don't like the "rules" here--hop in the truck a go for a ride across the border to the neighboring country (oops, State)--or maybe just outside the city or county limits. This patchwork-quil .......
377: Inmate Central, With a few minor revisions... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-28, 01:10:37 (73.236.194.50)
...#2 covers most of the rest of the list. Much of the issue (that most people don't want to hear) is this BS of "States Rights" to do as they individually please. There are certain policies/issues th .......
378: Inmate Central, RE: Jerry always knew his show was trash (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-27, 23:55:40 (73.236.194.50)
Yes, and he didn't care as he laughed his way the whole way to the bank to deposit those hefty checks. He was no idiot (well not a total idiot)--he just played one on TV for the money. .......
379: Inmate Central, Agreed... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-27, 10:29:19 (73.236.194.50)
...I would find that very distracting, as well. .......
380: Inmate Central, The problem around here... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-26, 20:51:47 (73.236.194.50)
...is that the ERs get swamped with minor BS stuff that should be handled by a primary care physician's office or an out-patient urgent care clinic (like a Med Express). But unless you have a long-sta .......
381: Inmate Central, So true!--and I've said the same to many people... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-26, 12:53:57 (73.236.194.50)
...who were debating a new vehicle or a significant home re-model. I'm not in either of those businesses, so I have/had nothing to lose or gain, but I told them to get what they wanted, and not "cut-c .......
382: Inmate Central, RAM is trying to get their numbers up... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-25, 00:40:45 (73.236.194.50)
...despite all the rave reviews about their trucks (and especially their interiors), they are consistently behind Ford and GM in total sales numbers. It's an ego thing, and besides, full-size trucks a .......
383: Inmate Central, Congrats!--well done... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-25, 00:30:32 (73.236.194.50)
...I've never owned a Mazda, but any one that I've ever driven or rented has never been a disappointing vehicle (and that says a lot), and everyone that I know that does or has owned one, still swears .......
384: Inmate Central, I'd steer clear and contact local roofers/contractors... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-24, 23:55:10 (73.236.194.50)
...the big-box stores that offer installation services subcontract the work to some pretty shady characters. Yes, you'll sign a contract with Lowe's and pay them for the job, but you have no idea who/ .......
385: Inmate Central, So what should be your "game-plan"?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-24, 01:17:40 (73.236.194.50)
...do everything you can to preserve the SOH of the battery, or intentionally burn it out with fast-charging to get a new one (a bigger one BTW) before the warranty runs out? It seems (from your posts .......
386: Inmate Central, None of this is about the gun... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-23, 06:07:58 (73.236.194.50)
...it's about why did it have a live round loaded into it when it was handed to him. If it was indeed a dilapidated 130 year-old antique piece, the worst that could have happened (with a blank or dumm .......
387: Inmate Central, The production company and it's insurer are financially responsible... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-23, 05:42:07 (73.236.194.50)
...and I'm sure there is an impenetrable corporate structure and liability insurance policy in-play here. But that makes this a civil, not criminal, case. I'm pretty certain that none of the investors .......
388: Inmate Central, Even the Chinese are having Chinese supply-chain issues... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-23, 05:19:59 (73.236.194.50)
...once (and still) considered to be the "manufacturers for the world", Chinese manufacturers are resorting to out-sourcing to shore-up their own supply-chain issues. They're following the US down the .......
389: Inmate Central, RE: Car Pricing, or why leasing is so popular. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-23, 05:08:41 (73.236.194.50)
Unless selling highly-optioned/TOTL models or vehicles with dealer/destination-installed options, dealers don't make much money on new vehicles--even selling at full-sticker price. The margins are not .......
390: Inmate Central, Trucks have dominated US sales/market-share for years... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-23, 04:06:57 (73.236.194.50)
...so that list should be no surprise. Just put-up your favorite lawn-chair on any street-corner, anywhere in America (even urban areas), and count cars, err--trucks passing-by. I have not personally .......
391: Inmate Central, OK--let's get down to basics here... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-22, 11:38:23 (73.236.194.50)
...do you really think that Baldwin would have intentionally fatally shot an employee that he could have easily fired from the movie production set? What could he possibly gain by doing so? It was an .......
392: Inmate Central, Apparently more than you... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-22, 04:15:15 (73.236.194.50)
...I got my first shotgun at age 10 and my first high-powered deer rifle at age 12. Never shot anyone with either of them, and I still have them in my collection. .......
393: Inmate Central, If society wants/needs more medical professionals and teachers... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-22, 04:09:22 (73.236.194.50)
...then maybe they'll subsidize them, rather than "student athletes". .......
394: Inmate Central, RE: Car Pricing (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-22, 04:05:28 (73.236.194.50)
Well, from what I can gather from your other posts, you are down to two choices--a Honda CRV or Toyota RAV4? Is this correct? If so, your scenario/complaint is not uncommon. These are popular/affordab .......
395: Inmate Central, RE: But he fired the shot. The gun did not aim itself and pull the trigger. (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-22, 03:19:03 (73.236.194.50)
But this was a "prop" gun on an active movie production set. It was INTENDED to be aimed at other actors in the filming of gun-fight scenes. It was prepared/loaded and handed to him by the set crew. T .......
396: Inmate Central, IMO--he was NEVER liable... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-22, 02:58:47 (73.236.194.50)
...he's an actor/director/producer that was handed a "prop" gun (on a movie production set) that was prepared and loaded by someone else. As a prop, the gun SHOULD have been no more dangerous than a s .......
397: Inmate Central, I know... and wouldn't miss it a bit! (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-20, 11:31:39 (73.236.194.50)
...so what's your point? It's not like it's a "cash-cow" for the university. Now that collegiate athletes can be paid for NIL/sponsorship, their first check should be to re-pay their "scholarship". Ev .......
398: Inmate Central, Cost of living and quality of life are big factors... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-20, 00:50:34 (73.236.194.50)
...that are not well-represented by simple annual salary estimates/statistics. My wife and I spent a number of years on the East Coast (Washington, DC) to bolster our resumees and experience, but spen .......
399: Inmate Central, "Bernie is a clown"--that I'll give you... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-19, 01:11:27 (73.236.194.50)
...but there's a lot more wrong with the US healthcare system than just providing free medical care for all. My mother and sister are both nurses (Mom is retired now). My late wife was an oncologist, .......
400: Inmate Central, Actually, the largest group of foreign nationals getting visas in recent years... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-19, 00:26:40 (73.236.194.50)
...for education and/or employment are Indians. Not that it makes much difference, since the Indian gov't is walking a tight-rope--in-bed with both Russia and China. .......
401: Inmate Central, The terms that no longer apply... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-19, 00:15:26 (73.236.194.50)
... are "moderate" or "centrist". Everyone seems to be "extremist" these days. There is lots of noise from the far-left and far-right, but very little discussion of the merely left-leaning or right-le .......
402: Inmate Central, RE: Every tax day I remain amazed (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-19, 00:00:10 (73.236.194.50)
100% agree--I try to be "even" (or as close as possible) by the end of the tax-year. I'll manage my own savings and/or investments--not loan the Federal gov't thousands of dollars over the course of t .......
403: Inmate Central, Most Honda Elements around here are rusted to pieces... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-18, 12:43:10 (73.236.194.50)
...particularly the rear quarter-panels. They do not survive road salt/brine well around here. .......
404: Inmate Central, Open-carry doesn't bother me... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-18, 11:51:34 (73.236.194.50)
...if you are openly carrying/displaying a firearm, the likelihood is that it was legally purchased and registered. I'm far more concerned about the people walking around with concealed firearms--spec .......
405: Inmate Central, I don't agree... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-18, 11:35:23 (73.236.194.50)
I was hunting with my father, grandfather, uncles and older cousins before I was 12. I knew how to safely handle (and respect) a firearm long before I was 12. I grew up in a family of households that .......
406: Inmate Central, Get 'em while you can (for free)... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-18, 11:20:18 (73.236.194.50)
I'm not sure of all the details, but if the "health emergency" status is officially lifted in the US, the gov't will no longer be paying for vaccines/boosters. So if you are uninsured or under-insured .......
407: Inmate Central, Had it quite a number of times in New Orleans... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-12, 00:41:41 (73.236.194.50)
...and enjoyed it. Of course, it was prepared "cajun-style" in most cases--either as a jambalaya/beans and rice sort of dish, or cubed into chunks, breaded/battered, and deep-fried with a dipping sauc .......
408: Inmate Central, I hear ya... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-09, 05:31:53 (73.236.194.50)
...the plugs are ridiculous, but I don't know why you can't just do platinum plugs from virtually a dozen manufacturers, for a lot less money. Filters--yes, the dealer will bend you over your check-bo .......
409: Inmate Central, A little bit of Ford automotive history--Fordlandia... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-09, 04:05:38 (73.236.194.50)
...yes, Ford built his own country within a country in Brazil to source his needed rubber components. Much like the railroads and mining companies did in the US, he took the company-store or company-t .......
410: Inmate Central, Who'd have thunk it?--your Starbucks laxative... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-09, 03:46:42 (73.236.194.50)
...with their new line of olive oil infused coffee beverages. Both customers and employees have experienced "gastrointestinal issues" from this new line of beverages. These ought to be included on you .......
411: Inmate Central, It is going to be as bad as I think, BUT... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-07, 01:14:52 (73.236.194.50)
...I don't place the blame solely on the last two years. Where we are now started 15 years ago, back in 2008 (which we apparently/collectively learned nothing from). To recover from the 2008 "collapse .......
412: Inmate Central, Nah, the timing is about perfect... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-07, 00:48:38 (73.236.194.50)
...mid to late summer. That's when retailers (large and small) are warehousing, shipping and stocking stores for the holiday season. And a Teamsters strike against UPS will likely lead to other Teamst .......
413: Inmate Central, She's not the "poor brown child" that she likes to play-up in the media... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-01, 03:51:07 (73.236.194.50)
...yes, she was born a poor brown child in the Bronx, but spent the rest/bulk of her life in Westchester County, NY. Her parents are the true "American Success Story"--they're the ones that worked lik .......
414: Inmate Central, "High status people are often not held accountable even for felonious actions" (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-04-01, 03:11:06 (73.236.194.50)
In the US judicial system, you get as much "justice" as you can afford. How often do you see a public defender actually go through a full trial on behalf of a client? Yes, you are entitled to legal re .......
415: Inmate Central, They should have gotten out a year ago... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-31, 10:49:42 (73.236.194.50)
...but greed and the prospect of future fame and fortune overrides common-sense. .......
416: Inmate Central, "Are vehicles subject to safety inspections each year?"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-31, 10:32:26 (73.236.194.50)
...not in all States, and there are many ways to circumvent the system if there are. As I posted, it takes enforcement to gain compliance--and there is very little enforcement. .......
417: Inmate Central, You forgot one important aspect of the "politicization" of issues... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-31, 10:27:24 (73.236.194.50)
...regardless of what is "good" for the country, should the opposing party gain control/win in the next election, the first item on their agenda is to un-do whatever the previous party had done. We've .......
418: Inmate Central, Forcing manufacturing back to the US---how do you do it?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-31, 00:22:23 (73.236.194.50)
...well, the previous administration tried with excessive tariffs on certain imported products, and targeted certain countries of origin. The current administration is using the IRA (Inflation Reducti .......
419: Inmate Central, There's a big part of this issue (beyond cost) that people don't consider (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-30, 01:04:52 (73.236.194.50)
Outsourcing results in cheaper product supplies (when the supply-chain is working)--but why? It's not just about "cheap labor"--although that is a huge factor. Environmental and worker safety factors/ .......
420: Inmate Central, Most States here have regulations/restrictions on "aftermarket modifications"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-29, 01:29:07 (73.236.194.50)
...but they are rarely enforced--everything from window-tints, bumper-heights, exhaust decibel-levels, lighting, etc. But unless they're investigating an accident, or setting-up a "revenue-enhancement .......
421: Inmate Central, The chip shortage is really hitting your wallet now... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-29, 00:57:27 (73.236.194.50)
...as chip shortages have resulted in unprecedented delays in issuing new/replacement credit/debit cards. Set-up that digital wallet on your watch and/or phone with Apple Pay or Google Pay now (while .......
422: Inmate Central, RE: Solar (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-28, 00:25:46 (73.236.194.50)
I'm actually not surprised. I'm sure that your voltage and sine-wave frequency are far more stable/consistent/clean than the commercial residential power-grid. I have power conditioners for audio gear .......
423: Inmate Central, Silicon Valley Mourns... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-26, 07:18:08 (73.236.194.50)
...the loss of Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel and one of the two men responsible for modern electronics processing capabilities. He was 94. He and his wife Betty established a charitable foundation .......
424: Inmate Central, Auto loans are not Credit Unions' "forte"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-26, 03:11:48 (73.236.194.50)
...Credit Unions are good for a lot of banking services for their members, but auto loans are not their strong-suit/best-deal. They tend to have more conservative lending practices than commercial ban .......
425: Inmate Central, Not sure if waiting a month or two is going to result in a net-gain... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-25, 03:49:48 (73.236.194.50)
...but there are a lot of factors in-play--some known/predictable, and others totally up-in-the-air/unknowns. Interest rates are still on the rise--that we know. The FED just jacked it another 1/4 poi .......
426: Inmate Central, More like connecting the dots... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-22, 01:02:04 (73.236.194.50)
...I don't rule-out the entire wet-market theory, but it is rather convenient that the wet-market (to blame) was within spitting-distance of a research facility with BSL-3 and BSL-4 accommodations--st .......
427: Inmate Central, RE: New Car Swamp (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-22, 00:50:36 (73.236.194.50)
Welcome to our brave new world of the automotive market. Base-price $XX, as-shown, or as-delivered $XXX--and good luck finding anything in a lower-level trim PACKAGE (emphasis added intentionally). Yo .......
428: Inmate Central, A better parallel/question would be... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-21, 01:02:25 (73.236.194.50)
...should Allstate agree to a $5M payout when the policy-holder only had $1M in coverage.? The FDIC is an "insurance company", with premiums paid by for-profit banks/financial institutions to insure t .......
429: Inmate Central, Never heard of those banks before all of this... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-19, 09:02:07 (73.236.194.50)
...but I'd like to feel confident that my money (nowhere near the billions) is safe and accessible. .......
430: Inmate Central, Should the FDIC or FED be extending insurance to uninsured depositors?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-19, 04:41:41 (73.236.194.50)
...or should the FED get involved in the retail banking industry? In light of the recent bank failures (and potentially more coming), this is becoming a debate in DC. I'm not so sure. The banking indu .......
431: Inmate Central, RE: Lab leak, what exactly is that? (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-19, 03:26:04 (73.236.194.50)
Could be anything--sloppy practices when handling hazardous biological or chemical substances, failure of personal protective gear and/or ventilation systems, or general cleanliness of the facility. R .......
432: Inmate Central, Origins... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-18, 04:02:18 (73.236.194.50)
Personally, I do believe that the pandemic originated from the lab in Wuhan, but not intentionally-released or genetically-weaponized in any way. That particular lab was conducting research on coronav .......
433: Inmate Central, Does anyone really pay attention?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-15, 01:37:45 (73.236.194.50)
...to who is "backing" their bank, or who they are lending your money to? The answer for the average American is NO. Where are their branches located? Where are their "free" ATMs?--those are the prima .......
434: Inmate Central, RE: The Weather Channel is BUNK (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-15, 01:16:41 (73.236.194.50)
CA is in a constant "state of disaster"--no one cares anymore. If it's not burning, flooding, sliding, or snowing, there's always the earthquake or rising sea-level potential. Homelessness, taxes, hou .......
435: Inmate Central, Gotta be careful with those "high-efficiency" toilets... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-15, 00:57:14 (73.236.194.50)
...yes, they will flush with only a gallon or so of water, but my friend (who is also into old homes, like myself) discovered a major downside. When he renovated their current (but old) home, he insta .......
436: Inmate Central, RE: FootBall News (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-13, 01:46:29 (73.236.194.50)
Many first-round draft picks are forced into service during their rookie year, and it destroys their career (or what could have been their NFL career). IMO, no one from the college ranks is fully prep .......
437: Inmate Central, In-person/in-classroom teaching is not going away... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-13, 01:30:51 (73.236.194.50)
...so your job should be safe. One of the few things that we've learned from the Covid pandemic is that socialization of children and teens is perhaps more important than the lessons taught in the cla .......
438: Inmate Central, RE: More blaming the victims (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-11, 13:11:50 (73.236.194.50)
There may be a "trap", but not everyone falls "victim" to it. Social welfare programs/public assistance were intended to be TEMPORARY "safety nets"--not the basis of a way of life. SS and Medicare wer .......
439: Inmate Central, I would rank those differentlly... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-10, 00:46:48 (73.236.194.50)
...with automation being at the very top of the list, followed by the opening of the "global economy" and foreign competition, for both manufacturing and jobs. I don't even consider the decline of uni .......
440: Inmate Central, There is no "cure" for fiscal irresponsibility... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-09, 13:50:26 (73.236.194.50)
...regardless of how much gov't/public money you throw at it. I think the article addresses this from many of a multitude of directions. First, more money has "fixed" NOTHING. Secondly, the banking in .......
441: Inmate Central, To be even clearer--the term should be "de-regulated capitalism"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-09, 01:30:31 (73.236.194.50)
...un-regulated capitalism implies that it was never regulated. Many of our economic issues (banking/finances), and worker/environmental health and safety issues are the result of de-regulation of var .......
442: Inmate Central, As I posted above--the little ones are the ones you've got to watch-out for... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-08, 01:34:04 (73.236.194.50)
...not the little kids, the little dogs. They are easily intimidated and get defensive--and they snap and nip as a result. When Dark (my German Shepherd), and Doofus (my Bernese Mountain Dog) are arou .......
443: Inmate Central, Norfolk-Southern hates OH, or vice-versa... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-08, 01:13:43 (73.236.194.50)
...yes, yet another "incident"--the third in just barely a month. This time, no derailment, but a N-S employee was killed in a collision between a N-S train and a dump truck just outside of Cleveland. .......
444: Inmate Central, I've pretty-much always had a dog--usually two... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-08, 01:02:01 (73.236.194.50)
...and they've always been larger breeds--German Shepherds, Dobermans, and currently a Burnese Mountain Dog and German Shepherd. I've got friends and relatives that have always had small dogs. IME, th .......
445: Inmate Central, You have to realize that MANY shelter dogs... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-08, 00:41:01 (73.236.194.50)
...not ALL, by any means, are there because they were neglected, abused, abandoned, or just proved to be more than the previous owner could handle/control. There are exceptions, of course--forced relo .......
446: Inmate Central, RE: Fast Food Culture (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-07, 11:29:47 (73.236.194.50)
We don't have what I would necessarily consider "fast-food culture"--mainly just the national/regional fast-food chains. But we do have a lot of family-owned diners and delis. Prior to Covid, they wer .......
447: Inmate Central, There's nothing inherently wrong with pitbulls... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-07, 11:14:36 (73.236.194.50)
...the problem tends to lie with their owners. They can be great family dogs, and safe-around/protective-of children. There are issues with breeding/in-breeding in some areas/demographics--what is bei .......
448: Inmate Central, Hindsight is always 20/20... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-06, 00:50:47 (73.236.194.50)
...link is to an article by Car and Driver, recapping their "10-Best" lists from 1983 through present. It's kind of surprising how many now-obscure or "turds" with now well-known "issues" have made th .......
449: Inmate Central, Got a warrant?--I'll eventually decide what I do... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-05, 04:30:26 (73.236.194.50)
Basically--GFYS--private property and my choice of use. I want no harm to the Eagles. Buy yourself more than an apartment/condo, or postage stamp lot, and maybe they will roost there too. Tired of thi .......
450: Inmate Central, One of my neighbors back in Columbus, OH... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-05, 02:45:04 (73.236.194.50)
...was a very successful, attractive, and vehemently single (divorced) woman. She was the art director for a major magazine. She had married very young and it was an abusive relationship that didn't e .......
451: Inmate Central, Based on the footprints in the sand... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-05, 02:15:25 (73.236.194.50)
...you're not the first to discover it. But it's always nice to find someplace off the beaten path! .......
452: Inmate Central, Norfolk Southern strikes again--here in OH... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-05, 02:12:35 (73.236.194.50)
...this time in the SW area of the State, and supposedly no hazardous materials involved. But I guess that's about right, based on the statistics. Given the total number of derailments per year (and t .......
453: Inmate Central, RE: stay away from the nest with a drone...-.I'll be sending an email to audobon and DNR (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-04, 11:48:39 (73.236.194.50)
Funny--the local Audubon folks have already been here and agree that a drone--with a long lens and/or high-rez digital zoom factor is the only way to get a shot--FROM A DISTANCE. I'm not an idiot, and .......
454: Inmate Central, I have no intention of disturbing the nest... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-04, 11:28:57 (73.236.194.50)
...it is in a remote corner of my property, and the only access is ATV or horseback--and I have only been there via horseback since I noticed the nest being constructed. I just want a decent shot of t .......
455: Inmate Central, An egg, maybe, hopefully?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-04, 06:50:29 (73.236.194.50)
I've only seen one eagle flying for a couple days, and that might mean that one has to stay in the nest to tend to an egg. I'm researching drones to get a look, but I have zero experience with them--a .......
456: Inmate Central, Call me a cynic, but I've gotten "burned" before... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-04, 06:12:54 (73.236.194.50)
...and not going to do it again. I pre-ordered and eventually owned a 1984 Vette C-4--early production. I put my money down and waited--over a year. At least there was a "real" car that I could look a .......
457: Inmate Central, Stories like this are not all that uncommon in the collectible car community... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-04, 05:20:45 (73.236.194.50)
...but usually they do involve some sort of "buy-back" option/arrangement, rather than just bequeathing the vehicle to the previous owner via a will/estate. There are a number of guys in our local car .......
458: Inmate Central, My old Camaro is coming home!... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-03, 15:53:26 (73.236.194.50)
...I can't believe it! I received a couriered package from a law firm in Nevada with documents (a lot of them, photos, and the two sets of original keys) regarding my 1970 1/2 Camaro that I sold years .......
459: Inmate Central, I've owned one Alfa... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-03, 11:34:46 (73.236.194.50)
...a Spyder, purchased new in 1991--right before Alfa dropped-out of the US market (until their recent return). Rust was not an issue--I didn't own it long enough to rust. Besides, sitting in the deal .......
460: Inmate Central, What's "wrong" with car buyers these days... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-03, 00:38:20 (73.236.194.50)
...and this isn't the first time in recent years. People are putting down deposits and/or pre-paying for vehicles that don't even exist--yet. Final pricing and configurations not yet finalized, and da .......
461: Inmate Central, "A $377/month increase in just 4 years?"--a MAJOR contributing factor... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-02, 01:23:29 (73.236.194.50)
...explained in the link below. Many Americans are "upside down" on their vehicles when they trade them in for a new one--significantly upside down, to the tune of $6-10K. They owe significantly more .......
462: Inmate Central, When Audi builds a vehicle (any vehicle) that can tow in excess of 20,000 lbs... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-01, 13:21:30 (73.236.194.50)
...I'll consider one to replace my truck. You can put four of your Audis on a car trailer, and I can get them all to wherever we're going. My new truck can safely tow well over 30,000 lbs. ::: TOPIC: .......
463: Inmate Central, Both GM and Ford shutting-down pickup truck production facilities.... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-01, 01:18:44 (73.236.194.50)
...Ford, to address potential QC issues with it's F-150 Lightning EV truck, but GM is idling one of it's plants, just to "manage inventory". Coming out of pandemic-related production limitations/produ .......
464: Inmate Central, Our trains may have some serious safety concerns, but... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-03-01, 00:11:25 (73.236.194.50)
...we haven't had one of these in quite some time. In northern Greece, a passenger train collided head-on with a freight train travelling in opposite directions on the same track--killing 32 and injur .......
465: Inmate Central, As a "talking head"--whether it be on a TV network, printed media, or the internet... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-28, 01:40:25 (73.236.194.50)
...you do what you're told, collect your bloated paycheck, and don't resist--lest you lose all of that. If you go too-far "off the rails" of the corporate decision made above you, you'll be sacked any .......
466: Inmate Central, Low sodium can be tough, but you can still develop flavors... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-26, 04:15:43 (73.236.194.50)
...but, there is no substitute for salt, and a little salt is not a "bad" thing--in fact, your body does require a certain amount to function properly. Things that add acid or heat can greatly mitigat .......
467: Inmate Central, In order to get the Brembo brake package on my Suburban... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-25, 16:31:51 (73.236.194.50)
...it had to be an RST/SSV (special service vehicle) "package" which also included 22" rims--and a heated steering wheel, heated seats (front and rear), and a 40 hp upgrade to the engine, fully lockin .......
468: Inmate Central, What?!!! (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-25, 04:23:42 (73.236.194.50)
...you don't "hate" that little "nanny-reminder" to tell you where to put gas in your car? With single-exhaust cars, the fuel door was always on the opposite side from the exhaust pipe (I guess for sa .......
469: Inmate Central, For you budding culinary types... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-25, 04:11:39 (73.236.194.50)
...most of these I use or have used for years, and many are just "common sense", but a couple of them flew a little under my radar--specifically the garam masala, sumac, and sodium citrate. I don't re .......
470: Inmate Central, Speaks volumes... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-25, 03:21:04 (73.236.194.50)
...regarding the age-demographic of Jalopnik readers/viewers. Most of it is just geezers bitching about change/progress. That said--I agree with some (but not all) of the "complaints". I despise auto- .......
471: Inmate Central, Most people don't service their own vehicles... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-25, 02:45:52 (73.236.194.50)
...hell, not that many even follow the manufacturer's service/maintenance schedule provided with their vehicles--unless free scheduled maintenance was included in the purchase of the vehicle. Until pr .......
472: Inmate Central, "Zero leaks at 60psi!"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-23, 01:27:40 (73.236.194.50)
...right there may be your problem at finding the fault. Over-inflating the tire to check it may be inadvertently sealing/concealing a rim/tire bead contact leak. Have you tried simply dismounting and .......
473: Inmate Central, You forgot Aston-Martin... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-21, 12:57:42 (73.236.194.50)
...who is no longer producing their own engines, in favor of buying M-B power-plants. And let's not forget the whole Subaru/Toyota/BMW orgy. .......
474: Inmate Central, When I was renovating this place... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-21, 01:42:51 (73.236.194.50)
...I looked at Corian (engineered stone) and granite countertop materials. Corian had a wider variety of colors available, but ultimately, real granite was actually cheaper, and I suspect a bit more d .......
475: Inmate Central, Nah, my gear is probably all beneath them... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-20, 11:19:28 (73.236.194.50)
...I have some nice stuff, but it's not brand-new, cutting-edge, and probably a zero or two short on the price tag for that crowd. .......
476: Inmate Central, I'm sure one of them will report it... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-20, 11:03:31 (73.236.194.50)
...I know some of them from the Lakefront parks where they are always bird-watching and taking photos. I was actually looking for advice on how to get some decent shots of the nest and the eagles (and .......
477: Inmate Central, Well, that didn't take long--some of the Audubon folks came over yesterday... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-20, 01:47:41 (73.236.194.50)
...to check-out the eagle's nest. They were aware of their presence, because they had seen them in the air and fishing in the nearby river, but didn't know exactly where the nest was located. This is .......
478: Inmate Central, Most manufacturers have gone to "global" platforms... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-20, 00:53:36 (73.236.194.50)
...with respect to drivetrains and entire vehicle (structural) platforms. Not only are they shared globally among different models within the same brand, they are being shared across different brands. .......
479: Inmate Central, I can understand the adverse health effects of dust inhalation/exposure... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-20, 00:37:59 (73.236.194.50)
...but not sure why that generated from cutting/polishing engineered stone is so much worse than the dust generated from cutting/polishing natural stone products? Does it have something to do with the .......
480: Inmate Central, "I identify as a republican, but not as much these days." (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-19, 09:24:24 (73.236.194.50)
I'm the same way. I'm registered as a Republican, but have always crossed the fence when it came down to specific issues or candidates. My loyalty is to my wallet/bank accounts and my daughters' futur .......
481: Inmate Central, Look at inflation, interest rates, and unemployment figures from his Presidency... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-19, 04:21:54 (73.236.194.50)
...that's why. That, and the entire hostage issue. He was just in way over his head. As I posted, I deeply respect and admire his post-Presidency humanitarian efforts. I respect him as a man, not as a .......
482: Inmate Central, I saw that on your local news... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-19, 04:08:48 (73.236.194.50)
...an egg already, and 10 years running at the same nest! IIRC, they had 3 or 4 hatch last year? I'm hoping these ones have at least one or two, and stick around for multiple years. I have a ~1 acre p .......
483: Inmate Central, Jimmy Carter is on the way out... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-19, 03:41:12 (73.236.194.50)
...the 98 year-old 39th POTUS is under home hospice care at the family residence in Plains, GA. May he pass peacefully and painlessly into that good night. Admittedly, I despised him as a President, b .......
484: Inmate Central, RE: Small Turbo Motor (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-18, 04:50:36 (73.236.194.50)
Yes, a lot of those little turbo'd 3 and 4-pots are designed to do the job of a larger displacement engine--and in many cases, they can/do. They'll give you the "zoot" to enter the freeway off an entr .......
485: Inmate Central, The bald eagles have indeed nested out-back... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-18, 04:28:21 (73.236.194.50)
...unfortunately, way out-back and really high-up, making it virtually impossible to get any kind of decent photo. Even with a really long lens, or digital zoom, by the time you get far enough away to .......
486: Inmate Central, Actually, I read something about the subject not long ago... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-18, 03:49:29 (73.236.194.50)
...unfortunately, I don't recall the source. It indicated quite the opposite--that there was an increase in younger married couples sleeping in separate quarters, primarily due to work/schedule differ .......
487: Inmate Central, "The time to think about the price of something has passed"--EXACTLY (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-17, 01:24:21 (73.236.194.50)
If you're paying attention, and not fishing for your check-book or change, or on your cell-phone throughout the entire process, there is a display where you can see the price of every item as it is sc .......
488: Inmate Central, I didn't pick that number out of thin air... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-17, 01:01:52 (73.236.194.50)
...that was the last number I recalled when they were closing-out the 2022 model-year. Apparently, it has climbed a bit--I was not aware of the increase. Not surprising, as auto manufacturers have suf .......
489: Inmate Central, RE: highly stressed turbos (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-17, 00:41:02 (73.236.194.50)
Take it out and drive it "spiritedly" and then try to lay your hand on the hood without burning yourself. Turbo'd engines run HOT--substantially hotter than an equivalent-displacement normally aspirat .......
490: Inmate Central, $45K is the "average" price of a new vehicle purchase transaction these days... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-16, 18:26:02 (73.236.194.50)
...and there is nothing indicating that number to be falling anytime soon. I too have serious reservations about the longevity of these high-powered, high-tech, highly-stressed turbo'd engines, but th .......
491: Inmate Central, N-S Railroad strikes again... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-16, 17:41:00 (73.236.194.50)
...this time in MI. Another Norfolk-Southern train has derailed--this time in Van Buren Township, MI. Although at least one car carrying hazardous materials was involved, there has been no reported re .......
492: Inmate Central, RE: Taking the car keys away (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-16, 11:37:35 (73.236.194.50)
My mother was the nurse administrator for an assisted-living facility, before she retired. Being assisted-living (not a full-blown nursing home), many of the residents still had cars, and still drove .......
493: Inmate Central, Done with the press of a single button... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-16, 11:19:49 (73.236.194.50)
...Teslas are all about OTA updates to enable/disable features. The next time you "start" the vehicle, it will be disabled. It's not like Ford replacing trannies, or GM replacing entire battery-packs .......
494: Inmate Central, What happened to Covid?... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-14, 01:46:27 (73.236.194.50)
...obviously it hasn't gone-away or been totally eradicated. But it rarely makes the daily news cycle anymore, and the fear-mongering about the next deadly variant seems to have abated. Around here, t .......
495: Inmate Central, The Ford F-150 Lightning EV pickup... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-14, 01:13:18 (73.236.194.50)
...in strippo-trim with the baby battery-pack weighs-in at 6200lbs. Upgrade to the useful battery-pack and you are at 6600lbs--add options, and it only goes up from there. GM's Hummer 1st edition is c .......
496: Inmate Central, Not surprising... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-14, 00:53:53 (73.236.194.50)
...around here, local and state laws regarding alleged animal abuse or neglect carry more significant penalties, and are more seriously enforced, than accusations of domestic violence, and child/spous .......
497: Inmate Central, I tend to do that too... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-12, 06:54:04 (73.236.194.50)
...go first thing in the morning (I'm always up anyways), but I can't go too early, or the fresh-baked bakery goods aren't out of the ovens yet. The stores are 24 hrs, but the 1st batches of donuts ar .......
498: Inmate Central, Not at all, but it begs the question... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-12, 05:00:01 (73.236.194.50)
...which one are you? The idiot blocking the driving lanes waiting for "the spot", or the geezer that has to "re-inventory" each item purchased while loading your groceries--tying-up a parking space? .......
499: Inmate Central, An excuse for being "late to the game"... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-12, 04:53:06 (73.236.194.50)
...that's all that is. They're WAY behind Ford and Rivian (who are both delivering EV trucks), at least a year behind GM, and might just barely beat Tesla to the market with the long-promised, but nev .......
500: Inmate Central, Just like the Olympics and recent World Cup, the Super Bowl... (0.00)
Posted by dark_dave56 on 2023-02-12, 04:39:28 (73.236.194.50)
...isn't as "profitable" as anticipated (by greedy investors). Cities/countries have long clamored for the "opportunity" to host the Olympics--but not anymore. The recent World Cup soccer championshi .......
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