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stickguy

I am not a fan of big cars, but that 64 is sharp looking.

imidazol97

driver100 said:

Is that one of your boats behind your car?

ruking1

There’s a host of reasons why Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, etc., have their bouts in Las Vegas, NV.

driver100

imidazol97 said:

driver100 said:

Is that one of your boats behind your car?

lol.......I wish.
My only boat was a Sunfish!
Lots of people in Florida have boats...........not much interest to me. Motor boats smell of gas fumes, sail boats - there are too many unknown factors. I'll stick with my "I Drive" car.

ruking1

Yes! If one thought that the car was a money pit, the boat is even worse.

stickguy

I don't like boats. I know that I will never have one of them.

ruking1

stickguy said:

I don't like boats. I know that I will never have one of them.

Well, for sure to each their own. Owning a boat is really an acquired taste. This is not even to mention one needs a boat load of disposable income! (pun intended) I have to admit that at one time it really makes sense to own one as a (floating) home.

explorerx4

Hey Oldfarmer50,
This will get your blood moving. My favorite part is just around the 6 minute mark when the passenger realizes they didn't start the lap timer on the phone.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a26569364/ford-shelby-gt350-nurburgring-video/

driver100

ruking1 said:

Yes! If one thought that the car was a money pit, the boat is even worse.

The happiest day of your life is when you get your new boat.........the next happiest is when you find a buyer when you want to sell your boat.

driver100

stickguy said:

I don't like boats. I know that I will never have one of them.

I don't get the pleasure in racing across water which has a pounding affect at high speed, trying to talk with a noisy engine, breathing in oil and gasoline fumes...not my idea of a fun day - except maybe for the driver.

houdini2

Well, the video ran for 8 minutes and 43 seconds. I didn't notice any cuts, etc.

oldfarmer50

explorerx4 said:

Hey Oldfarmer50,
This will get your blood moving. My favorite part is just around the 6 minute mark when the passenger realizes they didn't start the lap timer on the phone.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a26569364/ford-shelby-gt350-nurburgring-video/

That’s how I drive....in my dreams. It was only recently that I learned the difference between the Shelby GT 350 and the GT 500. The former makes less horsepower but is a better track car. The 500 makes an extra 100 or so horses but I’d take the handling superiority. Don’t think I would ever need more than 500hp.

That reminds me, time to back mine out of the garage and idle it awhile to keep the tires round and the battery charged.

[Deleted User]

driver100 said:

stickguy said:

I don't like boats. I know that I will never have one of them.

I don't get the pleasure in racing across water which has a pounding affect at high speed, trying to talk with a noisy engine, breathing in oil and gasoline fumes...not my idea of a fun day - except maybe for the driver.

Different strokes for different folks. I grew up boating and absolutely love it, from water sports to bobbing in the water with a fishing line in the water to slow cruising through red rock canyons to pounding the waves at high speed. But there is some cost involved for certain. Boats are so much more reliable than they were in the past, particularly the Yamaha jet boats and I think that's what I'd buy today if I were looking at a new purchase. There's still insurance, fuel, winterization, and the fact Colorado's warm season is only May through October.

In a few years we'll likely give up the watercraft when we go full electric with our vehicles. Maybe a Hobie Cat....

Mr_Shiftright

fintail said:

Living in Philly though, I'd rather pay the extra 10%

Could have also gone to WA, TX etc and had no income tax. Of course, the other taxes make it a regressive taxation world for those not in the top few.

Owners always think that one free agent star player is going to lift their team to the playoffs--this rarely actually happens.

tjc78

Mr_Shiftright said:

Living in Philly though, I'd rather pay the extra 10% Could have also gone to WA, TX etc and had no income tax. Of course, the other taxes make it a regressive taxation world for those not in the top few.

Owners always think that one free agent star player is going to lift their team to the playoffs--this rarely actually happens.

Except in basketball. That’s one sport where one player can really dominate.  

explorerx4

As a Yankee fan, I'm so glad they didn't sign Harper or Machado.
They already have some really good young players at those positions.

berri

I believe the saying about boats is that there are two great points in ownership: buying it and selling it

Oops - Driver already said the same thing!

suydam

I love boats and boating — other people’s boats.

abacomike

My grandson’s team lost their game today.  He didn’t play.  He’s supposed to pitch tomorrow.

BTW, he’s a right handed.

explorerx4

@abacomike,
Just figured out that one of my nephews is playing baseball in the same area.
Parents are staying in Kissimmee.
What are the odds?
My nephew lives in Maryland.

abacomike

explorerx4 said:

@abacomike, Just figured out that one of my nephews is playing baseball in the same area. Parents are staying in Kissimmee. What are the odds? My nephew lives in Maryland.

I am staying at the Embassy Suites in Kissimmee.

abacomike

Duplicate post deleted

explorerx4

@abacomike,
Do you know if they are playing any teams from Maryland?

abacomike

explorerx4 said:

@abacomike, Do you know if they are playing any teams from Maryland?

I looked at the schedule - they play Ave Maria tomorrow, Lawrence Technological College Sunday, and Southeastern College Monday - all double-headers.  They go back to Nebraska on Tuesday.

explorerx4

My nephew plays for Montgomery CC.
Just had a 'DUH' moment and decided to check their schedule.
Playing in Lakeland and Sanford.

Mr_Shiftright

tjc78 said:

Mr_Shiftright said:

fintail said:

Living in Philly though, I'd rather pay the extra 10%

Could have also gone to WA, TX etc and had no income tax. Of course, the other taxes make it a regressive taxation world for those not in the top few.

Owners always think that one free agent star player is going to lift their team to the playoffs--this rarely actually happens.

Except in basketball. That’s one sport where one player can really dominate.  

Like LeBron? The Lakers still stink.

ruking1

Mr_Shiftright said:

tjc78 said:

Mr_Shiftright said:

fintail said:

Living in Philly though, I'd rather pay the extra 10%

Could have also gone to WA, TX etc and had no income tax. Of course, the other taxes make it a regressive taxation world for those not in the top few.

Owners always think that one free agent star player is going to lift their team to the playoffs--this rarely actually happens.

Except in basketball. That’s one sport where one player can really dominate.  

Like LeBron? The Lakers still stink.

Ditto! I read the rumor that Luke Walton, head coach might get fired ! If so, the LAL will further sink, as per LJ’s indirect/direct actions.

abacomike

explorerx4 said:

My nephew plays for Montgomery CC. Just had a 'DUH' moment and decided to check their schedule. Playing in Lakeland and Sanford.

Not too far away.  His Monday doubleheader is in Lakeland, FL against Southeastern College.

The team members don’t stay at a hotel - there are families in Kissimmee who take 2-3 boys in their private homes.  They have their breakfasts in with the family but lunch and dinner are as a team.

abacomike

I am driving home on Sunday after his game. I just want to see him pitch in a 9 inning game.  It’s a quick trip up here - 3 hours was all.  I so seldom get to see him - but now it’s been twice in 3 short weeks.  I am so proud of him! 

oldfarmer50

tyguy said:

driver100 said:

stickguy said:

I don't like boats. I know that I will never have one of them.

I don't get the pleasure in racing across water which has a pounding affect at high speed, trying to talk with a noisy engine, breathing in oil and gasoline fumes...not my idea of a fun day - except maybe for the driver.

Different strokes for different folks. I grew up boating and absolutely love it, from water sports to bobbing in the water with a fishing line in the water to slow cruising through red rock canyons to pounding the waves at high speed. But there is some cost involved for certain. Boats are so much more reliable than they were in the past, particularly the Yamaha jet boats and I think that's what I'd buy today if I were looking at a new purchase. There's still insurance, fuel, winterization, and the fact Colorado's warm season is only May through October.

In a few years we'll likely give up the watercraft when we go full electric with our vehicles. Maybe a Hobie Cat....

What about a wind powered boat?

driver100

oldfarmer50 said:

tyguy said:

driver100 said:

stickguy said:

I don't like boats. I know that I will never have one of them.

I don't get the pleasure in racing across water which has a pounding affect at high speed, trying to talk with a noisy engine, breathing in oil and gasoline fumes...not my idea of a fun day - except maybe for the driver.

Different strokes for different folks. I grew up boating and absolutely love it, from water sports to bobbing in the water with a fishing line in the water to slow cruising through red rock canyons to pounding the waves at high speed. But there is some cost involved for certain. Boats are so much more reliable than they were in the past, particularly the Yamaha jet boats and I think that's what I'd buy today if I were looking at a new purchase. There's still insurance, fuel, winterization, and the fact Colorado's warm season is only May through October.

In a few years we'll likely give up the watercraft when we go full electric with our vehicles. Maybe a Hobie Cat....

What about a wind powered boat?

I did enjoy that part about sailing.....gliding along with no engine noise and no fumes. I took sailing lessons in Toronto....and it is peaceful and quiet on the water, as you watch the cars, traffic, buildings and chaos of the city,......very relaxing.................until the wind comes up and capsizes your little dinghy.

One thing Ty......guys who do boating love their boats...people who don't like boats really don't like them. Musk should work on a battery powered boat.....not sure about recharging stations.

And, talk about cost of gas, I hear a full day of boating can cost $200 or $300 or more worth of gas! Guy buys a car and worries about whether he gets 30 mpg in his car, while his boat is getting 6 mpg.

driver100

abacomike said:

I am driving home on Sunday after his game. I just want to see him pitch in a 9 inning game.  It’s a quick trip up here - 3 hours was all.  I so seldom get to see him - but now it’s been twice in 3 short weeks.  I am so proud of him! 

Have fun Mike....enjoy!

abacomike

driver100 said:

I am driving home on Sunday after his game. I just want to see him pitch in a 9 inning game.  It’s a quick trip up here - 3 hours was all.  I so seldom get to see him - but now it’s been twice in 3 short weeks.  I am so proud of him! 

Have fun Mike....enjoy!

Thanks, driver - it is a unique experience.

snakeweasel

stickguy said:

I don't like boats. I know that I will never have one of them.

In the service I did a stint on a small boat station dealing with the boating public. It was enough to keep me away from boating.

snakeweasel

ruking1 said:

stickguy said:

I don't like boats. I know that I will never have one of them.

Well, for sure to each their own. Owning a boat is really an acquired taste. This is not even to mention one needs a boat load of disposable income! (pun intended) I have to admit that at one time it really makes sense to own one as a (floating) home.

I have a friend that really like boating. Instead of owning a boat he rents one when he goes out. It's cheaper with less hassles.

tjc78

My Grandfather always had a really nice boat docked off Long Beach Island NJ. I was too young to remember specifics but I know it slept 6 of us and could be driven from inside as well as upstairs on the bridge.

Grandpop was always fixing something or having it fixed, but it was so fun being out on the water. He kept it until he got too old to deal with it.

bwia

ab348 said:

Gang, I know that not all of you frequent the classic car boards on here, but yesterday I posted a bit of a photo essay on the cars my family had when I was growing up from the early '70s to early '80s. I was motivated to do that after discovering a cache of old slides with pictures I didn't know I had. See it HERE:

Very nice photo essay; I enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately, when I was growing up we were too poor to own a car. My father's first, and perhaps only car, was an Audi 100 he purchased when he was nearing retirement. And my mother never learned to drive though she liked post WW II hot rodders.

oldfarmer50

Finally, a song about my car buying experience.

Warning: one bad word so don’t listen if you offend easily.

https://youtu.be/OGvrSKKvz5I

stickguy

my new favorite hip hop song!

Mr_Shiftright

snakeweasel said:

stickguy said:

I don't like boats. I know that I will never have one of them.

In the service I did a stint on a small boat station dealing with the boating public. It was enough to keep me away from boating.

Boats are fun....someone ELSE'S boat I mean. I had a nice 18-foot wooden runabout I used to run in S.F. Bay. Very pleasant on nice days but generally too small and under powered for the treacherous currents of that body of water. Ate money like a Blue Whale eats krill.

[Deleted User]

driver100 said:

I don't like boats. I know that I will never have one of them.

I don't get the pleasure in racing across water which has a pounding affect at high speed, trying to talk with a noisy engine, breathing in oil and gasoline fumes...not my idea of a fun day - except maybe for the driver.

Different strokes for different folks. I grew up boating and absolutely love it, from water sports to bobbing in the water with a fishing line in the water to slow cruising through red rock canyons to pounding the waves at high speed. But there is some cost involved for certain. Boats are so much more reliable than they were in the past, particularly the Yamaha jet boats and I think that's what I'd buy today if I were looking at a new purchase. There's still insurance, fuel, winterization, and the fact Colorado's warm season is only May through October. In a few years we'll likely give up the watercraft when we go full electric with our vehicles. Maybe a Hobie Cat....

What about a wind powered boat?

I did enjoy that part about sailing.....gliding along with no engine noise and no fumes. I took sailing lessons in Toronto....and it is peaceful and quiet on the water, as you watch the cars, traffic, buildings and chaos of the city,......very relaxing.................until the wind comes up and capsizes your little dinghy. One thing Ty......guys who do boating love their boats...people who don't like boats really don't like them. Musk should work on a battery powered boat.....not sure about recharging stations. And, talk about cost of gas, I hear a full day of boating can cost $200 or $300 or more worth of gas! Guy buys a car and worries about whether he gets 30 mpg in his car, while his boat is getting 6 mpg.

6 mpg for a boat would be really generous.  The offshore boaters will burn through hundreds of dollars in fuel in a day.  Most inland boaters spend more time bobbing in the water than actually on throttle.  A lake day for us costs us about 15 gallons in fuel, but ours are very efficient and modern motors.

A Hobie cat is a small catamaran with no motor and would store in our garage, so that could fit the bill.   Typical sailboats are very heavy and require a full size truck to get them around, but if we were closer to the ocean, that would be more attractive.  Inland with small lakes makes them less practical.  The few around here I see seem to use their motors more than their sails.

driver100

snakeweasel said:

ruking1 said:

stickguy said:

I don't like boats. I know that I will never have one of them.

Well, for sure to each their own. Owning a boat is really an acquired taste. This is not even to mention one needs a boat load of disposable income! (pun intended) I have to admit that at one time it really makes sense to own one as a (floating) home.

I have a friend that really like boating. Instead of owning a boat he rents one when he goes out. It's cheaper with less hassles.

There are clubs where you rent someone else's boat. Can work out better than owning in a lot of cases.

Even my Sunfish. By the time I bought a trailer, got a license, insurance, storage, repairs, maintenance I figured it was cheaper and easier to rent when I wanted to go sailing.

ab348

bwia said:

ab348 said:

Gang, I know that not all of you frequent the classic car boards on here, but yesterday I posted a bit of a photo essay on the cars my family had when I was growing up from the early '70s to early '80s. I was motivated to do that after discovering a cache of old slides with pictures I didn't know I had. See it HERE:

Very nice photo essay; I enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately, when I was growing up we were too poor to own a car. My father's first, and perhaps only car, was an Audi 100 he purchased when he was nearing retirement. And my mother never learned to drive though she liked post WW II hot rodders.

Thank you, it was sort of melancholy but also therapeutic to put that together after finding not only the pics of the cars, but also many family members who are no longer with us.

explorerx4

The flexible plastic ring that seals the swiveling discharge chute to the body of my snow blower keeps riding up and allowing snow to get underneath the cover. Not a big issue, just thought it would be an easy fix.
Unbolt the cover, reseat the ring, bolt back down. No!
I put the flexible ring back on but things just wouldn't seat correctly.
Turns out when I backed over the snow blower a few years ago, I pulled up one of the bolts holding the bracket that holds down the swiveling chute base.
Since the bolt had been pulled up there was some vertical play in the bracket and the swiveling base was actually riding on top of it instead of underneath.
Not amount of pounding with a hammer could push the bolt back down, so I just ended up super gluing the 'bad' end of the bracket to keep it flat.
The swiveling base also had a chunk broken off, but I found it and super glued that back together, too.
2 hours plus from start to finish. Thought it was going to be a 15 minute job.

snakeweasel

oldfarmer50 said:

Finally, a song about my car buying experience.

Warning: one bad word so don’t listen if you offend easily.

https://youtu.be/OGvrSKKvz5I

This more like my car buying experience

https://youtu.be/Sdutns1wWXg

berri

The second video reminds me a bit of the movie Used Cars. Great flick.

driver100

explorerx4 said:

The flexible plastic ring that seals the swiveling discharge chute to the body of my snow blower keeps riding up and allowing snow to get underneath the cover. Not a big issue, just thought it would be an easy fix.
Unbolt the cover, reseat the ring, bolt back down. No!
I put the flexible ring back on but things just wouldn't seat correctly.
Turns out when I backed over the snow blower a few years ago, I pulled up one of the bolts holding the bracket that holds down the swiveling chute base.
Since the bolt had been pulled up there was some vertical play in the bracket and the swiveling base was actually riding on top of it instead of underneath.
Not amount of pounding with a hammer could push the bolt back down, so I just ended up super gluing the 'bad' end of the bracket to keep it flat.
The swiveling base also had a chunk broken off, but I found it and super glued that back together, too.
2 hours plus from start to finish. Thought it was going to be a 15 minute job.

That is why I prefer to be in Florida

stickguy

nice video. Yesterday there was a piece in the local paper that the guy that owns 2 BHPH lots near me got popped for all kinds of fraud. Usual stuff they still pull. But, like the man said, it's expensive to be poor. And when you combine that with buyers who are also not very smart, zero math skills, and no common sense, and it is a recipe for disaster.

ruking1

snakeweasel said:

ruking1 said:

stickguy said:

I don't like boats. I know that I will never have one of them.

Well, for sure to each their own. Owning a boat is really an acquired taste. This is not even to mention one needs a boat load of disposable income! (pun intended) I have to admit that at one time it really makes sense to own one as a (floating) home.

I have a friend that really like boating. Instead of owning a boat he rents one when he goes out. It's cheaper with less hassles.

Indeed! We used to sail out of Coconut Grove, FL. (42/45 ft) back in the day. Park it, clean up your mess, hose it off, sail another day.

I’m not sure why we even did that, as for work, we had access to nearly anything, canoe on up. (early days of asset confiscation days, & fed, state, county, city & naval support)

stickguy

for the Tesla fans, I stopped at a local outdoor upscale mall today (TJC would know the place). They have LL Bean, Apple store, Orvis, sur la table, and a bunch of restaurants. So, not cheap stuff. Had to park around the side, and noticed they installed a supercharger station. I counted 11 "pumps", so pretty good size. About 2 today, fairly busy in the center, there were 3 cars parked at them. A type S, a Jeep Patriot, and a Sonata. I don't think the Tesla aficionados would be too fond of those last 2. Not an issue at the time, but I would be ticked if I followed instructions to get to a charger, to find a non-Tesla hogging it. But, public parking lot, I doubt they can do much about someone parking there?