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stickguy

Ugh

stickguy

Vanilla is a mess.

Michaell

stickguy said:

Vanilla is a mess.

It's being looked into...

tjc78

@corvette said:
I remember her from Mr. Mom.

Such a great movie

“220/221 Whatever it takes” never gets old.

venture

jmonroe1 said:

corvette said:

I really like the spicy deluxe chicken sandwich from Wendy's.

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I can’t tell you the last time I ate at Wendy’s. So, for a change of pace I tried just last week, we went in, got in line behind two folks and their system goes down by the time we stepped up. I’ll have to try again because I remember their burgers are pretty good and even Mrs. j likes them too for a change but maybe I’ll try the spicy chicken sandwich you mentioned. I like spicy stuff but I know Mrs. j will go with the burger.

Today is Mrs. j’s birthday but I better not suggest that for tonight or I’ll never get a chance to go back.

jmonroe

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Whenever I do go to Wendy's it's usually with the intent of getting a double cheeseburger, no onions. I almost always order the spicy chicken sandwich when it's time to order.

venture

Michaell said:

stickguy said:

Vanilla is a mess.

It's being looked into...

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stickguy

We actually went to Wendy’s last night (my wife went to get nails down for the wedding Saturday and got home late and we still had to run out to target so decided to grab something quick)

I decided to go in so didn’t have to eat in the car on my lap. Mistake. Apparently they don’t want people in there, just the drive through. They had replaced the cashier spots with giant DIY kiosk screens (and charge card only). So we decided to try it. As expected it was a lousy interface and confusing so instead of 30 seconds telling a person what we want it was 5 minutes or wandering around screens and fixing stuff.

I assume if I put my old man yelling at clouds voice on someone would come over and do it for us. But they certainly were not going to offer it on their own!

This is not progress. At least have 1 real person. Not everyone wants to DIY every purchase.

venture

stickguy said:

We actually went to Wendy’s last night (my wife went to get nails down for the wedding Saturday and got home late and we still had to run out to target so decided to grab something quick)

I decided to go in so didn’t have to eat in the car on my lap. Mistake. Apparently they don’t want people in there, just the drive through. They had replaced the cashier spots with giant DIY kiosk screens (and charge card only). So we decided to try it. As expected it was a lousy interface and confusing so instead of 30 seconds telling a person what we want it was 5 minutes or wandering around screens and fixing stuff.

I assume if I put my old man yelling at clouds voice on someone would come over and do it for us. But they certainly were not going to offer it on their own!

This is not progress. At least have 1 real person. Not everyone wants to DIY every purchase.

One time, while going through the drive through, I asked if they took Google Pay. All hell broke loose! LOL They didn't.

corvette

For McD's and Wendy's, I order on the app because they have a decent rewards/points program.

tjc78

I love ordering on the apps, I feel like there are less mistakes.

nyccarguy

@tjc78 said:
I love ordering on the apps, I feel like there are less mistakes.

I try to not order on apps because they all want me to save a credit card which I don’t like. A very famous New Haven Pizzeria (Sally’s Apizza) opened up here I guess about a year ago. Sometimes it takes them a few calls to pick up. I order off their app and it gives me an exact time the food will be ready for pickup. Rewards accumulate at a decent clip. It seems like almost every other time I go, I get a free small pie or appetizer.

imidazol97

Can't sign in on win 10 laptop. Says the request is invalid or malformed.

roadburner

laurasdada said:

Feeling a little blue: Went to local Walmart today as Fox station and Salvation Army were sponsoring a "Stuff the Bus" event, collecting school supplies for kids. I donated a couple of backpacks (including a Patriots themed one; the local weatherman hosting seemed surprised I wanted to donate it!), pencils and calculators.
As I was driving out, there was an elderly gentleman standing in the (shaded) grass across the street from Wallyworld in a flannel shirt with a cardboard sign, "Out of work and homeless. Please help..." Something about that got to me, there but for the grace...
Took the better 7/8ths to Chick fil A for lunch, purchased a gift card and went back to give to the gentleman. Alas he was gone, drove around the plaza looking for him. No luck, can't shake the feeling that I've somehow failed the day.
I'll save the gift card for a next encounter.

You'll soon get another chance. My wife is always on the lookout for similar opportunities. One day she noticed a Hispanic family working on the landscaping in the traffic islands not far from our house. She took them a several bottled waters and assorted snacks.

roadburner

We took our son to college about 11 years ago. We rented a Grand Caravan to carry all of his stuff.

explorerx4

First time I've been to a nursery that sells beer and wine.

nyccarguy

@roadburner said:
We took our son to college about 11 years ago. We rented a Grand Caravan to carry all of his stuff.

I fit everything into our Highlander and the roof box! I impressed myself!

jmonroe1

explorerx4 said:

First time I've been to a nursery that sells beer and wine.

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Something has to get you there. I doubt it was the high priced almost dead shrubs.

jmonroe

snakeweasel

@explorerx4 said:
First time I've been to a nursery that sells beer and wine.

I know an antique/vintage store that has a bar in it. A nice little place for husbands to waste time when the wife looks around.

jmonroe1

nyccarguy said:

@roadburner said:

We took our son to college about 11 years ago. We rented a Grand Caravan to carry all of his stuff.

I fit everything into our Highlander and the roof box! I impressed myself!

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Just like we figured, it doesn’t take much.

jmonroe

imidazol97

Here's an interesting analysis of the EV market.

https://www.ericpetersautos.com/2024/08/23/how-evs-backed-themselves-into-a-corner/

jmonroe1

imidazol97 said:

Here's an interesting analysis of the EV market.

https://www.ericpetersautos.com/2024/08/23/how-evs-backed-themselves-into-a-corner/

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Yeah, but that article failed to mention that an EV can get to a charging station faster than an ICE car can get to a gas station. So, there’s that.

jmonroe

driver100

A Good Dennis O'Sullivan Column Today:
QUESTION

You are my last hope! We spoke to our lawyer the other day about my son’s car being stolen and recovered damaged and I am not happy with his advice. The insurance company is telling my son that there is not any damage to the ignition cylinder so they do not believe that it was stolen. In other words, they are telling my son that he is a liar and they are refusing to pay for the damage. My lawyer is telling me that the insurance company has issues with the story that my son told the adjuster and he is suggesting that my son withdraws the claim. My son is not a liar and I believe him when he tells me that his car was stolen. I hear all the time that cars can be stolen without the use of the key and I believe that is what happened with my son’s car. I understand that your company used to do investigation work like this and I was hoping that you could shed some light on this for me.

Concerned mother from Kitchener

ANSWER

Maybe your lawyer, who is actually your son-in-law, has not been fully honest with you because he knows more than what he is telling you and he does not want to upset you. There is nothing greater than the love and trust that a mother has for her son and the son should consider very carefully before fabricating a story and putting his mother’s love and trust to the test. That is why, you as a mother are most likely not aware of the full reason why the insurance company is denying your son’s claim so let me enlighten you.

(1) Your son claims that he went to a movie with a new friend but cannot remember her name or the name of the movie. (Possibly but highly unlikely)

(2) Your son’s cell phone pinged at the accident scene just half an hour before he reported it stolen to the police. He had called someone to come and pick him up and the insurance company has that number.

(3) Your son’s car went into a ditch in the direction of going home.

(4) The car contained four empty beer bottles and reeked with alcohol when recovered.

(5) The most damaging bit of evidence was that a wallet, not your son’s, was found in the car and that person is not telling the same story that your son told the police.

I do not have any legal background to advise your son to withdraw the claim but your lawyer is in a legal position to do so. I found this out and you can be sure that your son-in-law lawyer also knows these facts. That is why he is suggesting that the claim be pulled before criminal charges are laid against your son in order to save him and you any further embarrassment. I hope that, after reading this, your son will sit down and apologize to you for putting you through stress and then take the advice of your son-in-law lawyer.

PS: The son has taken the advice of the lawyer and hopefully, it will end there.

oldfarmer50

Moral of the story: turn off your cell phone before you go out partying.

kyfdx

Why does anyone ever ask this guy for help?

snakeweasel

Out antiqueing with the wife and finishing the day near the southern shore of Lake Michigan at a winery enjoying a light meal, some wine and music.

tjc78

@snakeweasel said:
Out antiqueing with the wife and finishing the day near the southern shore of Lake Michigan at a winery enjoying a light meal, some wine and music.

We absolutely love doing just that. We have a few local wineries like that here.

oldfarmer50

Beautiful day today in the northeast. I was out in the convertible today and at the fast food drive thru this 20 something guy said he admired my car. I told him it was older than he was and he laughed.

I also saw a Jeep Renegade sporting these devil horns and a Wrangler with a line of ducks on the dash. What’s up with that?

jmonroe1

snakeweasel said:

Out antiqueing with the wife and finishing the day near the southern shore of Lake Michigan at a winery enjoying a light meal, some wine and music.

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You never told us you were a wino guitar player.

jmonroe

driver100

oldfarmer50 said:

Beautiful day today in the northeast. I was out in the convertible today and at the fast food drive thru this 20 something guy said he admired my car. I told him it was older than he was and he laughed.

I also saw a Jeep Renegade sporting these devil horns and a Wrangler with a line of ducks on the dash. What’s up with that?

It's a Jeep thing...you're supposed to put ducks on the instrument panel:

venture

If someone likes your Jeep they may put a duck on the hood. Some people put them up on the dash, some don't.

I'm starting to see other cars with ducks sitting on the dash. They, evidently, don't get what it's all about.

I saw in a news article that the lady who started it all passed away recently.

stickguy

stickguy

Where we had the rehearsal dinner and welcome party for our son’s wedding today. And the maverick going truck duty picking it all up from the rental place. One if 3 loads on the day since I also picked up tables and folding chairs and all the cases of drinks. Baby truck holds quite a bit if stuff!

And a side benefit in about 150 miles of running around averaged close to 45 MPG

tjc78

Busy day! Nothing beats a truck for those duties

ab348

The rituals and expectations around weddings make it sound like having the happy couple run off to Vegas for a quickie ceremony would be quite advantageous for all involved.

oldfarmer50

stickguy said:

Beautiful location, is that near you? Looks like it overlooks Mt.McGregor near Wilton. That bottom picture looks like Round Lake. Or am I totally off?

stickguy

Top is williamstown mass. Truck picture is in great barrington.

tjc78

@ab348 said:
The rituals and expectations around weddings make it sound like having the happy couple run off to Vegas for a quickie ceremony would be quite advantageous for all involved.

We had a pretty over the top wedding. Very nice venue, top shelf liquor and enough food to feed a small country.

It cost a mountain of cash and went in a flash.

Having said that … nearly 12 years later people still talk about what an amazing time it was and we will always have the memories.

I think there is still something to be had for a big formal affair but OTOH I get the appeal of destination weddings with just a few people… certainly easier to plan!

driver100

It seems that it costs less to drive an ICE vehicle over 5 years than it does an EV.
https://www.partstrader.com/electric-vehicles-vs-internal-combustion-the-real-cost-comparison/
The biggest hit is for depreciation. Other things can cost more, such as insurance, and tires. Tires are about 50% more and wear out 20% sooner according to one article I saw.
Goodyear is building a new tire plant in Ontario Canada for EV tires. At first I thought, why do you need an extra plant for tires....people who buy EVs had gassers before. When I looked into it EVs need stronger tires because they weigh a lot more, and the tires will wear out sooner too.

[Deleted User]

Just for a bit of levity, I laughed...

jmonroe1

dad23 said:

Just for a bit of levity, I laughed...

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Thoughtful parents. It’s never too early to teach your kids about the real world.

jmonroe

ab348

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imidazol97

ab348 said:

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X2

driver100

dad23 said:

Just for a bit of levity, I laughed...

That was hilarious....I copied it and emailed to friends...they loved it.

The only thing is you are going to get complaints from some posters that other model cars could also catch fire.

jmonroe1

driver100 said:

dad23 said:

Just for a bit of levity, I laughed...

That was hilarious....I copied it and emailed to friends...they loved it.

The only thing is you are going to get complaints from some posters that other model cars could also catch fire.

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That’s true but I’m willing to bet EVs have more fires per number of cars on the road than an ICE car, and by far, more destruction to the car.

jmonroe

snakeweasel

@ab348 said:

I agree 100%

suydam

jmonroe1 said:

driver100 said:

dad23 said:

Just for a bit of levity, I laughed...

That was hilarious....I copied it and emailed to friends...they loved it.

The only thing is you are going to get complaints from some posters that other model cars could also catch fire.

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That’s true but I’m willing to bet EVs have more fires per number of cars on the road than an ICE car, and by far, more destruction to the car.

jmonroe

Actually, no.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwinton/2024/04/21/electric-vehicles-not-guilty-of-excess-short-term-fire-risk-charges/#

jmonroe1

suydam said:

jmonroe1 said:

driver100 said:

dad23 said:

Just for a bit of levity, I laughed...

That was hilarious....I copied it and emailed to friends...they loved it.

The only thing is you are going to get complaints from some posters that other model cars could also catch fire.

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That’s true but I’m willing to bet EVs have more fires per number of cars on the road than an ICE car, and by far, more destruction to the car.

jmonroe

Actually, no.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwinton/2024/04/21/electric-vehicles-not-guilty-of-excess-short-term-fire-risk-charges/#

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Actually yes. EV fires lead to total destruction of the car whereas there is something left to repair with an ICE car.

jmonroe

stickguy

It usually it wont be repaired.

driver100

jmonroe1 said:

suydam said:

jmonroe1 said:

driver100 said:

dad23 said:

Just for a bit of levity, I laughed...

That was hilarious....I copied it and emailed to friends...they loved it.

The only thing is you are going to get complaints from some posters that other model cars could also catch fire.

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That’s true but I’m willing to bet EVs have more fires per number of cars on the road than an ICE car, and by far, more destruction to the car.

jmonroe

Actually, no.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwinton/2024/04/21/electric-vehicles-not-guilty-of-excess-short-term-fire-risk-charges/#

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Actually yes. EV fires lead to total destruction of the car whereas there is something left to repair with an ICE car.

jmonroe

and the article said it wasn't a total picture as a lot of the fires in ICE cars happened when they got older, but the EVs were all newer models. And, as you said, battery fires are a lot harder to put out.

ab348

imidazol97 said:

ab348 said:

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X2

The Cloudflare/Vanilla axis was misbehaving badly this morning.