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imidazol97

And Ugly Sweater Day.

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

Something came up on my laptop indicating it wasn’t able to update to win 11. And I don’t think it’s all that old, and was pretty high spec at the time.

Fine by me. I’ll stay on 10 indefinitely.

I just got a pop up on the IPad that says I must agree to new terms of service to use some sort of cloud. I don’t use that so I could care less if they stop it.

snakeweasel

venture said:

oldfarmer50 said:

venture said:

I was looking at Land Rovers, particularly the Discovery. I noticed that one of the 22" wheels they offer as an option has a retail price of $5,434.84.

That's 84 cents over my budget. I wonder if they will negotiate that?

Wow, and I thought the dealer asking $1600 for Mustang wheels was a rip off.

Well...I was actually referring to the 84 cents. You would think they would round it up to $5,435 like everyone else does.

But not rounding it up makes them look less expensive.

snakeweasel

imidazol97 said:

And National Maple Syrup Day.

It's also John Greenleaf Whittier's birthday.

"The sun that brief December day
Rose cheerless over hills of gray,
And, darkly circled, gave at noon
A sadder light than waning moon."

driver100

@oldfarmer50 So it looks like the Mustang guy got away. The police need a way to launch a drone from the police car that can track the runaway guys.

driver100

I like the Discovery Sport model for looks...but the reviews haven't been great. Not enough power, and not as luxurious as you'd expect.

driver100

snakeweasel said:

imidazol97 said:

And National Maple Syrup Day.

It's also John Greenleaf Whittier's birthday.

So what, it's someone's birthday every day!

snakeweasel

driver100 said:

snakeweasel said:

imidazol97 said:

And National Maple Syrup Day.

It's also John Greenleaf Whittier's birthday.

So what, it's someone's birthday every day!

But it's not John Greenleaf Whitter's birthday every day.

jmonroe1

@snakeweasel said:
It's also John Greenleaf Whittier's birthday.

"The sun that brief December day
Rose cheerless over hills of gray,
And, darkly circled, gave at noon
A sadder light than waning moon."

WOW, that just ruined a good day for celebrating.

jmonroe

kyfdx

driver100 said:

I like the Discovery Sport model for looks...but the reviews haven't been great. Not enough power, and not as luxurious as you'd expect.

It's very, very slow. The Evoque, which has the same engine, is a full second faster from 0-60

venture

driver100 said:

I like the Discovery Sport model for looks...but the reviews haven't been great. Not enough power, and not as luxurious as you'd expect.

My son had one of those for a short time. He said it wasn't big enough, so he got a Discovery. They are a little quicker - 296 HP, 6.9 sec. 0-60 vs the Sports 246 HP and 7.3 seconds 0-60.

imidazol97

I have a leather-covered book of poems by James Whitcomb Riley from Greenfield IN (IIRC)
that was given to me when I was a teenager by an elderly family that lived nearby. I couldn't
ascertain its rarity or a value because it didn't seem to fit any of the book descriptions I could
find. I should try again to sell it.

driver100

imidazol97 said:

I have a leather-covered book of poems by James Whitcomb Riley from Greenfield IN (IIRC)
that was given to me when I was a teenager by an elderly family that lived nearby. I couldn't
ascertain its rarity or a value because it didn't seem to fit any of the book descriptions I could
find. I should try again to sell it.

If it's Farm Tales it is worth $3.70. An Old Sweetheart of Mine, Little Orphant Annie, are $3.70, and The Complete Poetical Works of James Whitcomb Riley is worth $4.15.
You might get more if you hang on to them for 100 years. If you want to check put the authors name in, on the abebooks.com site. Advanced Book Exchange. A good way to buy used books, and find the value of a rare book.

driver100

kyfdx said:

driver100 said:

I like the Discovery Sport model for looks...but the reviews haven't been great. Not enough power, and not as luxurious as you'd expect.

It's very, very slow. The Evoque, which has the same engine, is a full second faster from 0-60

I am glad you told me....now I won't bother dreaming about buying one.

jmonroe1

@driver100 said:
If it's Farm Tales it is worth $3.70. An Old Sweetheart of Mine, Little Orphant Annie, are $3.70, and The Complete Poetical Works of James Whitcomb Riley is worth $4.15.
You might get more if you hang on to them for 100 years. If you want to check put the authors name in, on the abebooks.com site. Advanced Book Exchange. A good way to buy used books, and find the value of a rare book.

I pay more than that for the Sunday newspaper AND I can understand most of it. No talking in circles. Oh, and the newspaper has more pictures and several crossword puzzles that I usually need help with.

jmonroe

cdnpinhead

snakeweasel said:

imidazol97 said:

And National Maple Syrup Day.

It's also John Greenleaf Whittier's birthday.

"The sun that brief December day
Rose cheerless over hills of gray,
And, darkly circled, gave at noon
A sadder light than waning moon."

I memorized many verses of this poem when I was living in Texas in the mid-sixties. I enjoy some poetry, and this one, among others, is why. Thanks for the reminder.

snakeweasel

jmonroe1 said:

@snakeweasel said:

It's also John Greenleaf Whittier's birthday.

"The sun that brief December day

Rose cheerless over hills of gray,

And, darkly circled, gave at noon

A sadder light than waning moon."

WOW, that just ruined a good day for celebrating.

jmonroe

Actually it's a very good poem, it's called "Snowbound". It's a story about two people hold up in their house during a snowstorm and recalling another time when they were once snowbound with family and the stories they told then. But it's a long poem.

snakeweasel

cdnpinhead said:

snakeweasel said:

imidazol97 said:

And National Maple Syrup Day.

It's also John Greenleaf Whittier's birthday.

"The sun that brief December day
Rose cheerless over hills of gray,
And, darkly circled, gave at noon
A sadder light than waning moon."

I memorized many verses of this poem when I was living in Texas in the mid-sixties. I enjoy some poetry, and this one, among others, is why. Thanks for the reminder.

Glad you liked it.

driver100

jmonroe1 said:

@driver100 said:

If it's Farm Tales it is worth $3.70. An Old Sweetheart of Mine, Little Orphant Annie, are $3.70, and The Complete Poetical Works of James Whitcomb Riley is worth $4.15.

You might get more if you hang on to them for 100 years. If you want to check put the authors name in, on the abebooks.com site. Advanced Book Exchange. A good way to buy used books, and find the value of a rare book.

I pay more than that for the Sunday newspaper AND I can understand most of it. No talking in circles. Oh, and the newspaper has more pictures and several crossword puzzles that I usually need help with.

jmonroe

For once I have to agree with JMonroe....poetry does nothing for me. Now a newspaper, that is worthwhile.

jmonroe1

@snakeweasel said:
Actually it's a very good poem, it's called "Snowbound". It's a story about two people hold up in their house during a snowstorm and recalling another time when they were once snowbound with family and the stories they told then. But it's a long poem.

I could never stay awake long enough to hear the ending of long poems.

jmonroe

snakeweasel

I had a little fun earlier today. First a little background info, I belong to the riders group of my American Legion post and serve as one of it's officers and the head of the group is a guy who we shall call Bob. Ok so I received a text from Bob saying he was in a meeting and needed me to do a favor for him. Well since Bob was retired and the text didn't come from the number I had in my contact list I questioned if it was really him. So I texted him at the number I had in my contact list to see if it was him texting me from another number but he didn't respond for a while. So while I waited I replied to the first text asking what he needed. He replied that he needed me to go get four $100 Apple gift cards for him.

OK, it's official it's not Bob.

So I texted him back saying OK.

He replied saying I should contact him as soon as I get the gift cards.

I waited about an hour then I texted back saying I was at the orchard and I just got the cards.

The texter asked what I was talking about and I told him that I was at the apple orchard with the gift cards so that they can get their apples.

He texted back saying "No, computers"

I replied that they don't sell computers just apples and apple products

They never texted back.

jmonroe1

@snakeweasel said:
I had a little fun earlier today. First a little background info, I belong to the riders group of my American Legion post and serve as one of it's officers and the head of the group is a guy who we shall call Bob. Ok so I received a text from Bob saying he was in a meeting and needed me to do a favor for him. Well since Bob was retired and the text didn't come from the number I had in my contact list I questioned if it was really him. So I texted him at the number I had in my contact list to see if it was him texting me from another number but he didn't respond for a while. So while I waited I replied to the first text asking what he needed. He replied that he needed me to go get four $100 Apple gift cards for him.

OK, it's official it's not Bob.

So I texted him back saying OK.

He replied saying I should contact him as soon as I get the gift cards.

I waited about an hour then I texted back saying I was at the orchard and I just got the cards.

The texter asked what I was talking about and I told him that I was at the apple orchard with the gift cards so that they can get their apples.

He texted back saying "No, computers"

I replied that they don't sell computers just apples and apple products

They never texted back.

Geeze, what a way to kill the Christmas spirit. You’re the kind of guy that would take joy in filling the kids Christmas stockings with coal.

jmonroe

qbrozen

@jmonroe1 said:

Geeze, what a way to kill the Christmas spirit. You’re the kind of guy that would take joy in filling the kids Christmas stockings with coal.

jmonroe

Who wouldn’t?!

tjc78

@driver100 said:
For once I have to agree with JMonroe....poetry does nothing for me. Now a newspaper, that is worthwhile.

What’s a newspaper??

driver100

tjc78 said:

@driver100 said:

For once I have to agree with JMonroe....poetry does nothing for me. Now a newspaper, that is worthwhile.

What’s a newspaper??

It's what us old guys read because we have time to scan thru it and to look for the unusual and interesting things you miss online.

driver100

@snakeweasel It reminds me of my B-I-L. When they phone to ask him if he wants his ducts clean he keeps them on the line for 15 minutes telling them that's exactly what he was looking for. He has 14 ducks that need cleaning, first they have to catch them swimming around in his pond and then they need a good cleaning.

snakeweasel

@jmonroe1 said:

@snakeweasel said:
I had a little fun earlier today. First a little background info, I belong to the riders group of my American Legion post and serve as one of it's officers and the head of the group is a guy who we shall call Bob. Ok so I received a text from Bob saying he was in a meeting and needed me to do a favor for him. Well since Bob was retired and the text didn't come from the number I had in my contact list I questioned if it was really him. So I texted him at the number I had in my contact list to see if it was him texting me from another number but he didn't respond for a while. So while I waited I replied to the first text asking what he needed. He replied that he needed me to go get four $100 Apple gift cards for him.

OK, it's official it's not Bob.

So I texted him back saying OK.

He replied saying I should contact him as soon as I get the gift cards.

I waited about an hour then I texted back saying I was at the orchard and I just got the cards.

The texter asked what I was talking about and I told him that I was at the apple orchard with the gift cards so that they can get their apples.

He texted back saying "No, computers"

I replied that they don't sell computers just apples and apple products

They never texted back.

Geeze, what a way to kill the Christmas spirit. You’re the kind of guy that would take joy in filling the kids Christmas stockings with coal.

jmonroe

Welll yeah if that kid is a scammer trying to rip people off.

jmonroe1

@driver100 said:
It's what us old guys read because we have time to scan thru it and to look for the unusual and interesting things you miss online.

Yeah, what he said.

And it’s nice to know I’m not wearing down my phone battery plus I’m being a “greener” earth inhabitant by having a smaller carbon footprint because of that. Never thought I’d admit to being a “tree hugger” but it feels pretty good, for once.

Have you noticed, this @jmonroe1 guy has more feelings than his cousin @jmonroe.

jmonroe

oldfarmer50

I’ve been desperate for a beer on occasion but not this desperate.

https://www.powernationtv.com/post/man-steals-beer-truck-leads-police-on-slow-speed-chase?utm_source=drip&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Man+Steals+Beer+Truck%2C+Leads+Police+On+Slow-Speed+Chase

driver100

jmonroe1 said:

@driver100 said:

It's what us old guys read because we have time to scan thru it and to look for the unusual and interesting things you miss online.

Yeah, what he said.

And it’s nice to know I’m not wearing down my phone battery plus I’m being a “greener” earth inhabitant by having a smaller carbon footprint because of that. Never thought I’d admit to being a “tree hugger” but it feels pretty good, for once.

Have you noticed, this @jmonroe1 guy has more feelings than his cousin @jmonroe.

jmonroe

Yes, I have noticed, there are lots of difference between the original and the wannabe. This JMonroe1 is a much more touchy feely kind of guy....much more sensitive, and a much better sense of humor. He also writes shorter posts, but I am not sure if he is as smart....but, I like him more.

imidazol97

It's been a miserable 10 days or so. I'm hoping this week is better.

Maybe I'll start an alter ego on here. That'll give me a fresh leaf.

roadburner

My bride and I drove up to Cincinnati Saturday. I set the cruise control on the 2er at 80 mph and as usual it returned over 30 mpg. I checked out the BMW Store and Cincinnati Mini. I was a bit interested in a 2020 JCW Clubman I saw on their website(it chirps all four tires on full-throttle upshifts), but it was nowhere to be found. Not much else I'd seriously consider owning. The day finished off on a high note at Joseph Beth Booksellers, where we attended a book signing by Brian Kilmeade. His new book is
The President and the Freedom Fighter:
Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Their Battle to Save America's Soul

graphicguy

@roadburner What was the BMW’s stock situation. I know BMW Cincinnati North is pretty spartan. But, my guy said he could still order me an M240 and I would get it end of next month.

stickguy

I drove past the local BMW palace yesterday. there actually looked to be a lot of units on the lot. Not sure how many new and used, and if there was anything in the back overflow lots.

roadburner

They had more cars than I’ve seen at other BMW dealers. There was a sharp Mineral Gray/Tacora Red M340i xDrive that was very attractive, but the AWD kills it for me.

sda

Even as far south as where I am near Fort Mill, SC just outside of the Charlotte city limits, AWD, 4WD is all the rage. I have never felt the need to have AWD though the Q5 has the Quattro system which is the only way the Q5 is configured. The Q5 is the first vehicle we’ve owned that wasn’t 2WD.

snakeweasel

I have friends in downstate Illinois who only want 4WD not only because of the snow but because some of the roads they drive down are only roads on an academic sense.

tjc78

Our Volvos are both AWD and first vehicles I’ve owned equipped that way. Haven’t needed it yet but in the S60 it is nice to know I can get on it from a stop with no wheel spin.

kyfdx

Stock must be fairly low at The BMW Store in Cincinnati, because it seems they have sold off a bunch of their loaners. Six weeks out to get a service loaner, when it used to be two weeks.

sda

This is also an interesting read.

snakeweasel

@sda said:
This is also an interesting read.

If it is like his other work on Lincoln it should be in the fiction section. He does a lot of strawman arguments, half truths, misrepresentation of facts and outright lies in his attacks on Lincoln. It seems as he is a southern apologetic and seems to promote the long discredited Lost Cause narrative.

abacomike

Got a call from my twin brother last night informing me that he traded in his 2020 Mercedes GLC SUV for a 2022 Designo Diamond White Metallic Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC SUV. MSRP was just over $80,000. He tried to get the dealership to discount the SUV, but they were insistent that he pay full MSRP. From what my brother told me after shopping several dealerships was that most of the Mercedes Dealerships were actually getting over MSRP for the same vehicle with no negotiation on the pricing.

But one good thing was that he got $40,000+ for his GLC trade, which is almost $7,000 over what was quoted back in May of this year for a 2021 GLE. So he considered that in making his final decision yesterday.

He described the GLE 450 as fully loaded with just about every option available - even 4 zone HVAC. It has beige leather seating with black carpeting and headliner and dash. He has the 21 inch AMB wheels along with the AMG appearance option. He even has the MBUX Augmented Video for NAV and the MBUX Interior Assistant. Beautiful vehicle.

He's very happy with his decision. I never remember paying MSRP for any vehicle I've purchased - but things have changed with the shortages of new vehicles available for sale due to the semi-conductor shortages.

I was offered $61,000 for my G90 on a trade for 2022 G90, but I just can't see the rationale for buying a new car when my current 2021 G90 has only 3400 miles on it and it's 9 months old. At this rate, I probably won't get up to 5000 miles on the G90 at the end of a year of ownership. With my back still painful and the difficulties I have walking, standing and sitting (6 weeks post op), I just don't go anywhere except for doctor visits. Nope, this could be the very last car I buy.

abacomike

Last week, I got a pedicure (believe me, I don't usually get stuff like that, but I can't bend to wash my feet or legs). Actually, it was such a nice experience, I'm considering getting one every 3 weeks even after I am able to bend. Also was able to drive up to Boca Raton for a haircut - which was a mandatory activity because my hair was looking like Justin Beeber's hair. My barber said that my full head of hair continues to amaze him for a 77 year old "kid"! I would prefer other item(s) on my body to be like a kid again, but that time has passed.

driver100

I finally figured out how to get photos from my phone onto my computer. This is the 2014 C250 after it was detailed....I think the red is brighter than the original red!

snakeweasel

Now that's red, simply red.

stickguy

looks new. I miss having a bright red car.

jmonroe1

abacomike said:

Last week, I got a pedicure (believe me, I don't usually get stuff like that, but I can't bend to wash my feet or legs). Actually, it was such a nice experience, I'm considering getting one every 3 weeks even after I am able to bend. Also was able to drive up to Boca Raton for a haircut - which was a mandatory activity because my hair was looking like Justin Beeber's hair. My barber said that my full head of hair continues to amaze him for a 77 year old "kid"! I would prefer other item(s) on my body to be like a kid again, but that time has passed.

@Mike, I believe you said you have diabetes so I’m pretty sure Medicare would cover a visit to a podiatrist for a toenail trimming. The doctor might not look as nice but it should be covered. Just sayin.

jmonroe

driver100

stickguy said:

looks new. I miss having a bright red car.

...and @snakeweasel
Except now I feel conspicuous.......my fans know when I am around.

imidazol97

snakeweasel said:

Now that's red, simply red.

Simply Red, you say!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcB3q5lb4tQ

imidazol97

I think many of us, myself at least, would like more of #5: You Make Me Feel Brand New.