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roadburner

pensfan83 said:

kyfdx said:

pensfan83 said:

Incredible, just incredible. As part of the encore Angus had almost 20 minutes of solo time before they transitioned to "For Those About to Rock" to end the show.

Very cool.

The groups I grew up with are becoming exceedingly geriatric. Sometimes, they are still killing it, and other times they just mail it in.

Glad to hear you got a good show.

I've seen the Rolling Stones, Eagles, ZZ Top, Rush, Bob Seger, to name a few legacy bands. All of the shows were excellent and the performances belied their age. Then there was Genesis with poor Phil Collins sitting in a chair doing his thing and looking/sounding every bit his age. We're going to to Billy Joel and Rod Stewart in July at the same venue and that will be the 3rd time I've seen Billy Joel since 2016. All the previous shows he absolutely killed it.

The only legacy acts I've seen lately were Rush and The Who. Back in the '70s I saw Billy Joel open for the Beach Boys, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band open for KISS and Kenny Loggins open for Fleetwood Mac. In the '80s I saw Joan Jett open for the Police.

ab348

Way back when in the early ‘80s I saw Bryan Adams open for Loverboy. Even at the time both myself and my lady friend thought Adams blew them away.

fintail

ab348 said:

fintail said:

I like the blue! The muted counter pattern is similar to the quartz I had installed in 2021 when I bought the house.

I just finished up a bathroom improvement, walk in shower conversion. I was talking about tile to a friend and mentioned I like blue. I was told not to.

If the concern is broad appeal for resale, that means white or gray. I’m not concerned about that.

The quartz is a LG product called Solace from their commercial line for some reason. The counter place said they sold a lot of it. It is slightly off white as well with a very subtle pattern in it. Most others I was shown were pure white and some had overdone veining.

Forgot about this one. I am one of many who would not be able to afford their house if they had to buy it in 2025, and have a suspicion that I am in my forever home due to the market and economy in general, so resale is not a huge concern. The tile I chose has kind of beige/brown veining, to complement the kind of beige tile and vanity top in the bathroom (this wasn't a full remodel, just a shower).

I just snapped a pic of my counter material - the phone camera tends to wash some details out. I forget the maker, when I bought the house, counters were maybe the biggest frivolity (backsplash was already there, along with cabinets - I only replaced hardware):



I think some of the really bold veining will eventually be pretty dated. Some of them I call "zebra stripes".

stickguy

our quartz looks similar to that. Maybe a little more veiny.

ab348

fintail said:

I just snapped a pic of my counter material - the phone camera tends to wash some details out. I forget the maker, when I bought the house, counters were maybe the biggest frivolity (backsplash was already there, along with cabinets - I only replaced hardware):



I think some of the really bold veining will eventually be pretty dated. Some of them I call "zebra stripes".

That looks very much like mine. The pattern is very subtle. I am still finding areas of it I missed originally as I use the space. It has been installed for a month now and I still have not received a bill. A bit of a dilemma.

oldfarmer50

ab348 said:

fintail said:

I just snapped a pic of my counter material - the phone camera tends to wash some details out. I forget the maker, when I bought the house, counters were maybe the biggest frivolity (backsplash was already there, along with cabinets - I only replaced hardware):



I think some of the really bold veining will eventually be pretty dated. Some of them I call "zebra stripes".

That looks very much like mine. The pattern is very subtle. I am still finding areas of it I missed originally as I use the space. It has been installed for a month now and I still have not received a bill. A bit of a dilemma.

The first apartment I renovated in the 70s we installed Formica counters which was the trendy thing at the time. When I built my house in the early 80s tile was the in thing, more complicated but doable by an amateur. Now the trend is towards various stone types which require careful cutting, handling and installation by professionals. Much less of a DIY job.

It seems to parallel modern cars which are almost impossible to work on by yourself without special equipment that only dealers tend to have.

Almost like they are planning it that way.

fintail

ab348 said:

fintail said:

I just snapped a pic of my counter material - the phone camera tends to wash some details out. I forget the maker, when I bought the house, counters were maybe the biggest frivolity (backsplash was already there, along with cabinets - I only replaced hardware):



I think some of the really bold veining will eventually be pretty dated. Some of them I call "zebra stripes".

That looks very much like mine. The pattern is very subtle. I am still finding areas of it I missed originally as I use the space. It has been installed for a month now and I still have not received a bill. A bit of a dilemma.

I don't know what things cost now, or there, but I was ok with the cost when I had mine done, I think it was just over 3K. I still enjoy the cold feel and clean look. The actual look of the colors has a little more contrast than in the pic.

This is the tile I chose for the shower - different than the usual grey, which I have seen many who mock cloned flips etc call "millennial grey". Maybe like with the counters, a renovation where there the cost benefit might at least equal out, if not adding a little - and I enjoy it, which is key, as I don't imagine buying another house anytime soon if ever.

fintail

oldfarmer50 said:

ab348 said:

fintail said:

I just snapped a pic of my counter material - the phone camera tends to wash some details out. I forget the maker, when I bought the house, counters were maybe the biggest frivolity (backsplash was already there, along with cabinets - I only replaced hardware):



I think some of the really bold veining will eventually be pretty dated. Some of them I call "zebra stripes".

That looks very much like mine. The pattern is very subtle. I am still finding areas of it I missed originally as I use the space. It has been installed for a month now and I still have not received a bill. A bit of a dilemma.

The first apartment I renovated in the 70s we installed Formica counters which was the trendy thing at the time. When I built my house in the early 80s tile was the in thing, more complicated but doable by an amateur. Now the trend is towards various stone types which require careful cutting, handling and installation by professionals. Much less of a DIY job.

It seems to parallel modern cars which are almost impossible to work on by yourself without special equipment that only dealers tend to have.

Almost like they are planning it that way.

I think one can still get DIY laminate counter material, it just hasn't been in style for a while. Tile counters make me think of the houses from "Poltergeist" and "Home Alone".

My late grandmother's early 60s house still had its original formica counters when we sold the place a few years ago, they had aged quite well, but she was a meticulous housekeeper. I wonder if the new owners preserved the kitchen or threw it all in the dumpster.

jmonroe1

ab348 said:

fintail said:

I just snapped a pic of my counter material - the phone camera tends to wash some details out. I forget the maker, when I bought the house, counters were maybe the biggest frivolity (backsplash was already there, along with cabinets - I only replaced hardware):



I think some of the really bold veining will eventually be pretty dated. Some of them I call "zebra stripes".

That looks very much like mine. The pattern is very subtle. I am still finding areas of it I missed originally as I use the space. It has been installed for a month now and I still have not received a bill. A bit of a dilemma.

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That’s a good deal. Give us the name of your contractor.

jmonroe

xwesx

That's a great mix if you have the space for it!

oldfarmer50

fintail said:

oldfarmer50 said:

ab348 said:

fintail said:

I just snapped a pic of my counter material - the phone camera tends to wash some details out. I forget the maker, when I bought the house, counters were maybe the biggest frivolity (backsplash was already there, along with cabinets - I only replaced hardware):



I think some of the really bold veining will eventually be pretty dated. Some of them I call "zebra stripes".

That looks very much like mine. The pattern is very subtle. I am still finding areas of it I missed originally as I use the space. It has been installed for a month now and I still have not received a bill. A bit of a dilemma.

The first apartment I renovated in the 70s we installed Formica counters which was the trendy thing at the time. When I built my house in the early 80s tile was the in thing, more complicated but doable by an amateur. Now the trend is towards various stone types which require careful cutting, handling and installation by professionals. Much less of a DIY job.

It seems to parallel modern cars which are almost impossible to work on by yourself without special equipment that only dealers tend to have.

Almost like they are planning it that way.

I think one can still get DIY laminate counter material, it just hasn't been in style for a while. Tile counters make me think of the houses from "Poltergeist" and "Home Alone".

My late grandmother's early 60s house still had its original formica counters when we sold the place a few years ago, they had aged quite well, but she was a meticulous housekeeper. I wonder if the new owners preserved the kitchen or threw it all in the dumpster.

Yep, that’s the era when I was building things. Interior design seems to change like last year’s fashions. If you don’t keep up you are somehow looked down on. It must be an appeal mainly to women and their insecurities. Most men I know would be happy with counters made out of planks thrown over a few barrels but then, I’ve never been very trendy.

jmonroe1

oldfarmer50 said:

fintail said:

oldfarmer50 said:

ab348 said:

fintail said:

I just snapped a pic of my counter material - the phone camera tends to wash some details out. I forget the maker, when I bought the house, counters were maybe the biggest frivolity (backsplash was already there, along with cabinets - I only replaced hardware):



I think some of the really bold veining will eventually be pretty dated. Some of them I call "zebra stripes".

That looks very much like mine. The pattern is very subtle. I am still finding areas of it I missed originally as I use the space. It has been installed for a month now and I still have not received a bill. A bit of a dilemma.

The first apartment I renovated in the 70s we installed Formica counters which was the trendy thing at the time. When I built my house in the early 80s tile was the in thing, more complicated but doable by an amateur. Now the trend is towards various stone types which require careful cutting, handling and installation by professionals. Much less of a DIY job.

It seems to parallel modern cars which are almost impossible to work on by yourself without special equipment that only dealers tend to have.

Almost like they are planning it that way.

I think one can still get DIY laminate counter material, it just hasn't been in style for a while. Tile counters make me think of the houses from "Poltergeist" and "Home Alone".

My late grandmother's early 60s house still had its original formica counters when we sold the place a few years ago, they had aged quite well, but she was a meticulous housekeeper. I wonder if the new owners preserved the kitchen or threw it all in the dumpster.

Yep, that’s the era when I was building things. Interior design seems to change like last year’s fashions. If you don’t keep up you are somehow looked down on. It must be an appeal mainly to women and their insecurities. Most men I know would be happy with counters made out of planks thrown over a few barrels but then, I’ve never been very trendy.

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Yeah, and then you could start your own trend by putting a sink over each barrel.

Might just mention that to my Son when he does the next flip. Don’t worry, if it sells quickly I’ll give you the credit.

jmonroe

fintail

oldfarmer50 said:

fintail said:

oldfarmer50 said:

ab348 said:

fintail said:

I just snapped a pic of my counter material - the phone camera tends to wash some details out. I forget the maker, when I bought the house, counters were maybe the biggest frivolity (backsplash was already there, along with cabinets - I only replaced hardware):



I think some of the really bold veining will eventually be pretty dated. Some of them I call "zebra stripes".

That looks very much like mine. The pattern is very subtle. I am still finding areas of it I missed originally as I use the space. It has been installed for a month now and I still have not received a bill. A bit of a dilemma.

The first apartment I renovated in the 70s we installed Formica counters which was the trendy thing at the time. When I built my house in the early 80s tile was the in thing, more complicated but doable by an amateur. Now the trend is towards various stone types which require careful cutting, handling and installation by professionals. Much less of a DIY job.

It seems to parallel modern cars which are almost impossible to work on by yourself without special equipment that only dealers tend to have.

Almost like they are planning it that way.

I think one can still get DIY laminate counter material, it just hasn't been in style for a while. Tile counters make me think of the houses from "Poltergeist" and "Home Alone".

My late grandmother's early 60s house still had its original formica counters when we sold the place a few years ago, they had aged quite well, but she was a meticulous housekeeper. I wonder if the new owners preserved the kitchen or threw it all in the dumpster.

Yep, that’s the era when I was building things. Interior design seems to change like last year’s fashions. If you don’t keep up you are somehow looked down on. It must be an appeal mainly to women and their insecurities. Most men I know would be happy with counters made out of planks thrown over a few barrels but then, I’ve never been very trendy.

I think that's as old as time. It can be easy to date an unrenovated house by its kitchen or bathroom, especially postwar houses. I've seen cheaper new builds with laminate counters up until a few years ago, but I think everything now has some kind of quartz or granite. Even basic new houses here are so expensive that maybe the numbers work.

On the planks note, there was a delay with my counters (originally slated to be installed before I moved in, old ones removed beforehand), and I went a couple weeks using leftover flooring as counters, also washing dishes in the bathroom.

stickguy

When we redid our house in NJ the kitchen and powder room (all the 1st floor water) was gutted. To give us something the contractor rigged up an old sink on a wooden frame as long as he could leave it. Master bath was also out so we were left with the hall bath to use. That was a fun couple of weeks.

ab348

When I was making the rounds getting quotes on the counters it was interesting to see what the various shops had on offer. Most of them had tile displays but they were more for backsplashes and the like, not for countertops although I think that would have been a somewhat common choice back a few decades ago. Most had a display of sample chips for laminate and the place where I ended up getting mine happened to have a couple there the day I signed the order who were agonizing over their selection of laminate, so they do sell them still.

Going back a decade or more granite and to a lesser extent marble and other natural stone types were the hot high-end choice but they seem to have fallen out of fashion these days in favor of quartz. As Fin noted some products have really dramatic veining but none of those appealed to me. One thing I only saw a display for in just one shop was Corian, which a couple of decades ago was the high-end choice. I asked them about it and was told they still sell some of it for commercial uses as store/bank counters. I never liked it much but they had one display sample that I could have gone for as it was unique-looking with a subtle swirl pattern. it was more expensive than the quartz though.

stickguy

I did not think anyone still did traditional tile countertops, including grout. We looked at a lot of houses in the past few years and there might have been a few listings that had it still, but I don't recall looking at any in person, and if we had considered that house, it would have come out immediately, I am sure.

sda

We had Corian in the house we built in 98. It was solid white. We really liked it and it held up well. We never had the need to sand any stains or imperfections out as you could with Corian. Compared to the quartz we currently have, Corian would dampen the sound somewhat when you placed a dish or pot on it. It would sound more like a thud rather than a distinct clack.

ab348

sda said:

We had Corian in the house we built in 98. It was solid white. We really liked it and it held up well. We never had the need to sand any stains or imperfections out as you could with Corian. Compared to the quartz we currently have, Corian would dampen the sound somewhat when you placed a dish or pot on it. It would sound more like a thud rather than a distinct clack.

Yes, that is the one thing I need to get used to with quartz. It is very hard and unforgiving to breakable things.

kyfdx

We had Corian in the house we built in 1998. When we remodeled the kitchen in 2023, we chose granite.

Probably could have done quartz (more expensive), but my wife was already into the all white/gray aesthetic, and it was just too much (for me). She sort of liked a granite slab (that was still mostly white/gray, but with some other color and bold movement), and I jumped on it, so we didn't end up monochromatic. We liked the way it turned out.

jmonroe1

ab348 said:

When I was making the rounds getting quotes on the counters it was interesting to see what the various shops had on offer. Most of them had tile displays but they were more for backsplashes and the like, not for countertops although I think that would have been a somewhat common choice back a few decades ago. Most had a display of sample chips for laminate and the place where I ended up getting mine happened to have a couple there the day I signed the order who were agonizing over their selection of laminate, so they do sell them still.

Going back a decade or more granite and to a lesser extent marble and other natural stone types were the hot high-end choice but they seem to have fallen out of fashion these days in favor of quartz. As Fin noted some products have really dramatic veining but none of those appealed to me. One thing I only saw a display for in just one shop was Corian, which a couple of decades ago was the high-end choice. I asked them about it and was told they still sell some of it for commercial uses as store/bank counters. I never liked it much but they had one display sample that I could have gone for as it was unique-looking with a subtle swirl pattern. it was more expensive than the quartz though.

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I can’t imagine anyone could sell a plastic, like Corian regardless of the swirl, and charge more for it than quartz. To put this in car terms I guess you could say, “there is a butt for every seat”.

jmonroe

kyfdx

Quartz is man-made, like Corian.

jmonroe1

kyfdx said:

Quartz is man-made, like Corian.

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Yes, but quartz is far more durable.

FWIW, when we redid the kitchen in 2010 we went with granite, of course. Neither of us thought the additional cost of quartz was worth the money but somehow Mrs. j did think the additional cost of the triple edge on the granite was worth it. I don’t even want to remind myself how many hundreds of dollars more that was. I still think the standard round over or chamfered edge looks fine. But, it’s her kitchen so she calls the shots. She doesn’t tell me what to get, even when it comes to a car for her and I don’t tell her what to do with her kitchen.

jmonroe

roadburner

We cut the grass for the first time this weekend. I usually have a friend who runs a commercial mowing company make the first two cuttings- approximately two weeks apart. The reason I have them do it is some onions grow up that turn to jelly when mowed- clogging up the mower deck and causing the wheels on the ZTRs to spin uselessly. After two cuts they are gone. This weekend was 10 days after the last mowing.

My wife had good luck with a landscaper who did quite a bit of work around the house. One of the owners said they also did mowing so she wanted to try them. I called them and there was a decided lack of interest in doing just two cuts. What really amazed me was their further contention that two weeks was far too long between cuts because the their mowers wouldn't cut properly if the grass was allowed to grow for two weeks. Funny thing; my friend's mowers had no problem and my Cub Cadet Enforcer handled a ten day cut just fine- as did the 21" Ego electric mower my wife used around the house.

If you aren't interested just say so- don't give me a BS excuse that is just flat-out stupid.

jwm40517

Regarding all the extra costs for fancy edges of countertops, a late friend had his kitchen done and the top provider asked which edge he wanted. He asked the fellow about extra costs for different edges and the guy said it did not matter , he just had to put a different bit in his router.

jmonroe1

jwm40517 said:

Regarding all the extra costs for fancy edges of countertops, a late friend had his kitchen done and the top provider asked which edge he wanted. He asked the fellow about extra costs for different edges and the guy said it did not matter , he just had to put a different bit in his router.

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If we ever do our kitchen again, I’ll ask you for that guys name.

jmonroe

stickguy

I must be getting old. Had some free time this afternoon after my last work call so decided to pull out the truck and give it a much needed wash. Then got ambitious and clayed and waxed it too since was due. Then I needed to sit in the chair for 1/2 to recover. Might be residual tiredness from all the yard work.

I need to run out of physical labor projects soon so I can relax!

ab348

jwm40517 said:

Regarding all the extra costs for fancy edges of countertops, a late friend had his kitchen done and the top provider asked which edge he wanted. He asked the fellow about extra costs for different edges and the guy said it did not matter , he just had to put a different bit in his router.

That tradesman might have been the last of his kind. Usually a simple eased edge is included in the quote but anything more complex is extra, say $50 and up per running foot.

jmonroe1

stickguy said:

I must be getting old. Had some free time this afternoon after my last work call so decided to pull out the truck and give it a much needed wash. Then got ambitious and clayed and waxed it too since was due. Then I needed to sit in the chair for 1/2 to recover. Might be residual tiredness from all the yard work.

I need to run out of physical labor projects soon so I can relax!

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Old? You don’t know what that is. Sometimes after a day at the flip I feel like I was the first alternate to sign the Declaration of Independence.

jmonroe

imidazol97

stickguy said:

I must be getting old. Had some free time this afternoon after my last work call so decided to pull out the truck and give it a much needed wash. Then got ambitious and clayed and waxed it too since was due. Then I needed to sit in the chair for 1/2 to recover. Might be residual tiredness from all the yard work.

I need to run out of physical labor projects soon so I can relax!

I wish I had as much energy as you have to tackle my car projects!

stickguy

I don’t have it. That’s the problem. Just stuff that has to get done!

imidazol97

Never too old to learn. My 2014 Malibu has the usual GM button to lock the rear windows.
I had that turned on in the Malibu because the grandpuppy Wheaten Terrier likes to put her paw on the window button. I just left it on all the time.

Car is in the garage Sunday when I slid into the rear seat to reach across to open the passenger side door to release a food bag that was caught when the right side door closed. I couldn't get the door to open by pulling the inside handle. The child lock was ON.
So I checked the left side where I had gotten in and it didn't work to open the door. Luckily I hadn't closed that door completely when I sat down. I couldn't have gotten out. I don't know if I could climb through the slot between the front seats to get to a front door that I could open to get out. No way could I have opened the rear door.

Turns out the Window lock button ALSO is the child lock button. My Cruze is a 2015 and it has the mechanical child locks on the rear door. Malibu is older but has an electronic lock that could have been dangerous.

tjc78

@imidazol97
Pretty sure my 2012 LaCrosse was the same way.

I know my Volvos were as well.

Probably a cheaper option done all electrically rather than adding a mechanical mechanism

laurasdada

Just back from a week in Aruba (shoulda bought a place when I was there in '18!), let's see if I can catch up...

GG, wow, glad you were able to contact 911, hope you have a full speedy recovery and no reoccurrence.

Nice kitchen!

Baseball Stadiums:
Shea
Yankee
Fenway (my 6'4" father didn't fit so well!)
Wrigley
White Sox
Angels
Dodgers

Have seen many bands/artists of my youth the past few years; some great, some good, some not so...
The Who (at Fenway! Roger and Pete still got it)
The Moody Blues
Steve Miller Band (man can still play guitar)
Marshall Tucker Band (2x, only surviving member, Doug Gray, gave a valiant effort, but difficult for him to get through a full show)
David Crosby (fell ill after 3 songs, never got to see a reschedule)
Eagles at The Sphere (lovely)
Bonnie Raitt (such a voice!)
Seeing Rod Stewart in Vegas next month

Probably the most prevalent marque in Aruba was Kia; mostly compact and smaller cars. Jeeps, of course. Chinese brands including BYD, Changan and the strangest, MG!
And I want a Suzuki Jimny!

ab348

I forgot to list the baseball stadiums I’ve been to. It’s a short list, all of them defunct except one:

Fenway Park
Jarry Park
Tiger Stadium
Riverfront Stadium
Comiskey Park (the original)

Despite adopting the Mets as my team after the Expos went away, I’ve never made it to either Shea or Citi. I enjoyed the oldest stadiums the most. Despite Tiger Stadium and Comiskey being in rough parts of those cities, they were lots of fun to attend.

laurasdada

Drove the A7 home from the airport. Next day, jockey cars so that I can plug it in. Charge port door won't open. Either the manual pull chord is missing or fell into the left rear quarter panels, I can't see it, feel it (or hear it)! So, can't charge.
Have an appointment with Audi dealer next week for a safety recall and now this issue. Warranty expired a few weeks ago, I asked SA to review with Ingolstadt as to courtesy work (if required) on the filler door. What are my chances?
Not a showstopper, of course, just drives as a hybrid now. Just hope the gas door doesn't go on strike in sympathy!

abacomike2

My grandson and his fiancé left to go back to San Bernardino, CA. He’s grown into a wonderful, intelligent young man and his fiancé is adorable and very intelligent as well. We drove up to Port St. Lucie to see my daughter (his aunt) and saw her new house she just bought. Nice area with lots of shopping close by.

Took them to the Rustic Inn their first night here because she likes oysters on the half shell. Grandson tried them and had to order another dozen. The next night we went out for steak and drinks. Another night we went out for Chinese food. All tolled, it cost me $1400.00+ for dinners out while they were here. Worth every penny - he’s my grandson and my future granddaughter-in-law who I see very seldom.

It lifted my spirits just to be with them and be able to give them whatever they wanted. Had to call for an Uber to take them to FLL for a 6:00 AM flight. I just couldn’t get up at 3:30 AM to drive them there. Boy, am I proud of what he’s accomplished. He is the strength coach for “The Art Of Pitching”, a company that trains baseball pitchers who are pros, college level, high school level and middle school level players.

abacomike

My grandson and his fiancé left to go back to San Bernardino, CA. He’s grown into a wonderful, intelligent young man and his fiancé is adorable and very intelligent as well. We drove up to Port St. Lucie to see my daughter (his aunt) and saw her new house she just bought. Nice area with lots of shopping close by.

Took them to the Rustic Inn their first night here because she likes oysters on the half shell. Grandson tried them and had to order another dozen. The next night we went out for steak and drinks. Another night we went out for Chinese food. All tolled, it cost me $1400.00+ for dinners out while they were here. Worth every penny - he’s my grandson and my future granddaughter-in-law who I see very seldom.

It lifted my spirits just to be with them and be able to give them whatever they wanted. Had to call for an Uber to take them to FLL for a 6:00 AM flight. I just couldn’t get up at 3:30 AM to drive them there. Boy, am I proud of what he’s accomplished. He is the strength coach for “The Art Of Pitching”, a company that trains baseball pitchers who are pros, college level, high school level and middle school level players.

abacomike

Don’t ask me what happened above - I have no idea!

jmonroe1

abacomike said:

Don’t ask me what happened above - I have no idea!

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I’m pretty sure our bylaws require a dues bump when you double-dip.

In any case, good to hear you enjoyed the visit.

jmonroe

pensfan83

ab348 said:

I forgot to list the baseball stadiums I’ve been to. It’s a short list, all of them defunct except one:

Fenway Park
Jarry Park
Tiger Stadium
Riverfront Stadium
Comiskey Park (the original)

Despite adopting the Mets as my team after the Expos went away, I’ve never made it to either Shea or Citi. I enjoyed the oldest stadiums the most. Despite Tiger Stadium and Comiskey being in rough parts of those cities, they were lots of fun to attend.

One of my gripes about Citi Field is that it's surrounded by nothing, same as Shea. Fenway is the complete opposite, an immersive and fun experience. Never made it to any of the others you listed.

ab348

My school friend was transferred to Windsor, Ontario a few years after he got married and invited me up to visit. He was a big sports fan so a Tigers game was a given. This was in ‘84 when they won it all. I remember going to Michigan and Trumbull and seeing nothing but derelict buildings and empty lots used for game parking. The stadium itself was old but great with super sightlines. You could feel the stands moving when something big happened. They won that night and my buddy wanted to go to a nearby dive bar just down the street for a postgame beer. When we finally were done and went to the lot where my rental car was parked it was the only vehicle left there.

I unlocked the drivers door of my rental Citation and got in, then reached across to unlock the passenger door. My friend got in as I closed my door, and we heard a crash behind us. The rear window had fallen in from the vibration. Somewhat stunned, we got out to find a brick in the cargo area that someone had obviously thrown through the rear glass. When we got moving and reported to Canada Customs on the way back to his house, my buddy decided to answer the Customs officer’s “Anything to declare?” question with “Just the brick someone threw at us”. The guy took a look and just waved us through.

imidazol97

I always laugh at this sign. It's a long way to wait for bathroom or lunch at the next Bucees for fans.

But a quarter mile from the sign is a new Bucees, unfinished.

tjc78

@imidazol97 said:
I always laugh at this sign. It's a long way to wait for bathroom or lunch at the next Bucees for fans.

But a quarter mile from the sign is a new Bucees, unfinished.

There is one of those on the NJ Turnpike with a giant symbol of a U turn

tjc78

explorerx4

Based on my fill up today and the 581 sign, I could have another 80+ miles to go before needing to stop for fuel.

kyfdx

My wife's new car has about a 500 mile range.. but, that's mostly due to huge fuel tank for it's size

explorerx4

Theoretically, based on MPG and tank size, I could have gone over 750 miles.
It will get better as it breaks in.

jmonroe1

tjc78 said:

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And here I thought you made that up. Then again photoshoping is the rage today.

jmonroe

stickguy

My truck usually shows about 500 miles of range. Of course it only has a 13 gallon tank so still pretty good.

explorerx4

@stickguy,
That's comparing a grape to a watermellon.