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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
I parked next to one of those and man it was ugly. And the interior was ugly and had some kind of rug or hair growing out of the top of the instrument panel.Aztec beats that one by a mileAs ugly vehicles go, the asymmetrical Nissan Cube takes the cake, in my book.
Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
The check is in the mail.Glad you mentioned this. It's already January 6. Some of you are past due.
That “fear mongering” is probably what happens when you don’t have a life out side of work. I had no problem when I hung up my retirement shingle. I don’t think you will either as long as you keep paying your Edmunds dues.
jmonroe
Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
I was spending Christmas in Orlando a few years back and they had the TV on and gave a cold weather waning they said "Get your winter coats out as it's going to get cold out there" I heard that and I started to pay attentions seeing that normally in northern Illinois as when they say that they mean it. However they went on "It's going to get down to the low 60's tomorrow". So the next day the wife and I were out walking in shorts and shirts among people wearing heavy winter coats.I noticed that. When it gets into the 40s in Florida the ski parkas come out.😂We're supposed to get 8" to 12" by the time it's done tomorrow. Single digit temperatures most of this week, as well..That cold air is going to hit Tampa soon too. &5 tomorrow but only in the mid 50s for a few days. The people around here are in panic mode.
Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
I spend a lot of time (wonder why?) thinking about retirement, and reading articles/watching videos. one of the themes the "watch out for retirement!" fear mongers trot out is losing your identity/structure/etc. that going to work gives you.I think this is a real thing for a lot of people. I retired 8 years ago, after 30 years with the same company. I didn't really have any issues, but for a couple years, I did identify with who I worked for..
But I think that is much different when you are permanently remote worker, and don't go into an office and have co-workers (or clients) that you interface with daily in person. I can see going from that to getting up and kicking around the house could be a big change and take some getting used to. But going from WFH to retired just means you don't have to wander into your home office and spend the day in front of your computer slogging away on work stuff, with inane conference calls mixed in.
instead, you can spend the day in front of your computer (if that is still what you want to do) slogging away on sites like this, or watching videos on YouTube! Unless you want to do something else instead.
all that really changes is who you spend time conversing with electronically.
But, now? nada.. The only concerns I have is the company stock price, from when we had an ESPP.
kyfdx
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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
Vermont is known for snow, but it has wide valleys and mountains. The snow can miss the valleys and hit the mountains. Here in the Champlain Valley we have maybe about 1/2" of snow. But less than +/- 45 miles away the higher elevations at Jay peak and Mt. Mansfield got 3' the other day. Skiers are happy!
sb55
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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
Better to get that beater truck or sports car before it’s too late. At least that’s what I’ve been telling myself every time I buy another non essential car.Neighbor was working in his backyard, a week ago. Wife went looking for him. Gone. At 63. 😕sad. definitely way too young, since in a few months I will be hitting that age. You just never know, and a big reason why postponing retirement can be a bad decision.
Re: I spotted an (insert obscure car name here) classic car today!
Uh-oh, I kinda like it better...resistance is futile...
texases
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Re: I spotted an (insert obscure car name here) classic car today!
On the day I bought my 2000 Intrepid, I was planning on going out to look at a black supercharged '95 Riviera that was for sale at a nearby dealership. But instead, that morning, I gave my uncle a ride to the local Chevy/Dodge/Isuzu dealer to pick up his truck from servicing, and while we were there, he suggested we look around at the stuff for sale. And, before I knew it, I was signing on the dotted line for that Intrepid, so I never got around to seeing the Riviera.
Re: I spotted an (insert obscure car name here) classic car today!
Cadillac has been swinging for the technology fences the last few decades…and striking out.
texases
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Re: Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations
@imidazol97 said:
I don't think this is an AI vehicle. It's all parts chopped up and reconstituted, sort
of like Mcdonalds chicken nuggets.
It's a hybrid. Half car half junk.