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laurasdada · July 2021

Costco PUG $3.10/gallon. Of course, I've only filled up twice since mid March...

But, road trip to Vermont this weekend. I'll be hunting free charging stations instead of deep steeps and monster bumps!

andres3 · July 2021

I broke $60 on a fill-up for the first time the other day I think. For you truck owners, this isn't news, but us smaller car owners don't spend that much at one pop at the pump.

oldfarmer50 · July 2021

laurasdada said:
Costco PUG $3.10/gallon. Of course, I've only filled up twice since mid March...

But, road trip to Vermont this weekend. I'll be hunting free charging stations instead of deep steeps and monster bumps!

Just heard a story about a customer who rented our EV Hyundai and took it to NYC. He got down to 11 miles range and called the Albany office to complain. They had explained the limitations and responsibilities when he rented so they told him he was on his own.

I assume he could find a charging station in NYC but he had to wait hours to get enough juice to make the return trip.

In all my travels in VT I can’t recall ever seeing a charging station but I’m sure there are some at malls or colleges.

28firefighter · July 2021

Charging stations are actually pretty plentiful these days, but they aren't advertised as well as and don't have attention drawn to them as well as gas stations. My guess is it would not have been hard to find a fast charge station...

stickguy · July 2021

Some parts of rural Vermont it may not be easy. Heck, out there, finding a gas station isn’t always easy.

But that renter, sounds like a dope. At least clueless.

Enterprise must have gotten a sweet deal because renting short range EVs sounded like a dumb idea from the beginning.

laurasdada · July 2021

oldfarmer50 said:

laurasdada said:
Costco PUG $3.10/gallon. Of course, I've only filled up twice since mid March...

But, road trip to Vermont this weekend. I'll be hunting free charging stations instead of deep steeps and monster bumps!
Just heard a story about a customer who rented our EV Hyundai and took it to NYC. He got down to 11 miles range and called the Albany office to complain. They had explained the limitations and responsibilities when he rented so they told him he was on his own.

I assume he could find a charging station in NYC but he had to wait hours to get enough juice to make the return trip.

In all my travels in VT I can’t recall ever seeing a charging station but I’m sure there are some at malls or colleges.

Hence, the joy and no range anxiety of a PHEV!
Killington appears to have a few charging stations, whether free or not remains to be discovered. May ride the gondola to the top, hike down. Free concert at 3:30. But, surprise, much rain in forecast.
Or, LF wants to tour (read: shop) Manchester. I reminded her, other than unique artwork and such, whatever we find there, we can find anywhere... NH, no sales tax...

snakeweasel · July 2021

andres3 said:
I broke $60 on a fill-up for the first time the other day I think. For you truck owners, this isn't news, but us smaller car owners don't spend that much at one pop at the pump.

I'm pushing $60 for the cars, but I put in almost $8 on the bike and that's the first time I put in over $7, The bike is only a 3 gallon tank and I rarely put more that 2 1/3rd gallons.

snakeweasel · July 2021

stickguy said:
Some parts of rural Vermont it may not be easy. Heck, out there, finding a gas station isn’t always easy.

But that renter, sounds like a dope. At least clueless.

Enterprise must have gotten a sweet deal because renting short range EVs sounded like a dumb idea from the beginning.

There are websites and apps that will help you find charging stations. This site shows plenty of charging stations in Vermont.

https://chargehub.com/en/charging-stations-map.html

henryn · July 2021

snakeweasel said:

andres3 said:
I broke $60 on a fill-up for the first time the other day I think. For you truck owners, this isn't news, but us smaller car owners don't spend that much at one pop at the pump.
I'm pushing $60 for the cars, but I put in almost $8 on the bike and that's the first time I put in over $7, The bike is only a 3 gallon tank and I rarely put more that 2 1/3rd gallons.

I remember the first time a gas pump turned off early on me as I had exceeded the $75 limit. Back then, the automatic pre-authorization at the pump was for $75. I have no idea what it is now, maybe the same?

Heck, I'm so old, I clearly remember the first time a $10 bill wouldn't cover a fill up.

imidazol97 · July 2021

abacomike said:
I just filled the car up with PUG at Costco - $3.19.9 a gallon. 5 months ago, I was paying $2.43.9 a gallon. That’s over a 30% increase in just 5 months at Costco. Prices at the major brand gas stations for PUG are averaging $3.80 a gallon.

I’ve noticed a huge increase in the price of food. 5 months ago, I was spending about $300 a month for groceries. Now I am spending close to $370 a month for those same groceries. The cost of living is beginning to skyrocket with no end in sight and the FED sees no major reason to raise interest rates to begin curbing this inflationary trend.

I just rolled over a small IRA CD at my bank at .15% per year. That’s crazy! Fifteen hundredths of one percent! From what I’ve read, the administration is stating that this inflation is expected to continue for quite a long time - 18-24 months until markets stabilize. Are we going to be reliving the late 1970’s again?

This has gotten me a little worried. 😩

Ally Bank (ally.com) is paying .55% on 12-month CD and .60% on 18-month CD. Plus a 0.05% bonus if one renews their CD rather than withdrawing the deposit. That's almost 4 times your local bank's rate.

oldfarmer50 · July 2021

stickguy said:
Some parts of rural Vermont it may not be easy. Heck, out there, finding a gas station isn’t always easy.

But that renter, sounds like a dope. At least clueless.

Enterprise must have gotten a sweet deal because renting short range EVs sounded like a dumb idea from the beginning.

I think the idea was to rent to people who would be driving locally. That this guy went off the rails speaks for itself. I thought 260 mile range was pretty average these days.

driver100 · July 2021

How about a 2021 Shelby F-150 Supercharged 750 h.p. at $100000+?

driver100 · July 2021

oldfarmer50 said:

laurasdada said:
Costco PUG $3.10/gallon. Of course, I've only filled up twice since mid March...

But, road trip to Vermont this weekend. I'll be hunting free charging stations instead of deep steeps and monster bumps!
Just heard a story about a customer who rented our EV Hyundai and took it to NYC. He got down to 11 miles range and called the Albany office to complain. They had explained the limitations and responsibilities when he rented so they told him he was on his own.

Makes you wonder.....they are out there....he rents an EV and has no idea what the range is!

explorerx4 · July 2021

@henryn,
I found that most pumps will let you go to $100, although some are $75.
My last 2 trucks had 36 gallon tanks.
Good reason to carry more than 1 credit card.

explorerx4 · July 2021

Just helped my friend up the street upgrade the headlight bulbs in his 97 911.
Unbelievably easy. You lift a lever inside the frunk and the whole bucket slides out.
I even got to drive it and didn't stall it.

oldfarmer50 · July 2021

driver100 said:
How about a 2021 Shelby F-150 Supercharged 750 h.p. at $100000+?

Plus another $100k ADM.

oldfarmer50 · July 2021

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

laurasdada said:
Costco PUG $3.10/gallon. Of course, I've only filled up twice since mid March...

But, road trip to Vermont this weekend. I'll be hunting free charging stations instead of deep steeps and monster bumps!
Just heard a story about a customer who rented our EV Hyundai and took it to NYC. He got down to 11 miles range and called the Albany office to complain. They had explained the limitations and responsibilities when he rented so they told him he was on his own.

Makes you wonder.....they are out there....he rents an EV and has no idea what the range is!

Moreover, couldn’t read the dwindling range gauge as he tooled along the Thruway where there are charging stations at every rest stop.

Michaell · July 2021

andres3 said:
I broke $60 on a fill-up for the first time the other day I think. For you truck owners, this isn't news, but us smaller car owners don't spend that much at one pop at the pump.

Last tank on the Outback was $62.

It needs gas again, no idea what it will cost me this time.

jmonroe1 · July 2021

Michaell said:

andres3 said:
I broke $60 on a fill-up for the first time the other day I think. For you truck owners, this isn't news, but us smaller car owners don't spend that much at one pop at the pump.
Last tank on the Outback was $62.

It needs gas again, no idea what it will cost me this time.

Oh man, I hope we don’t get a dues increase to cover the next fill-up.

jmonroe

henryn · July 2021

I just filled up the Pacifica this afternoon, first fill up since June 2, about 6 weeks. RUG, $2.89 a gallon at a Chevron station. There are off brands as low as $2.69.

snakeweasel · July 2021

@imidazol97 said:
Ally Bank (ally.com) is paying .55% on 12-month CD and .60% on 18-month CD. Plus a 0.05% bonus if one renews their CD rather than withdrawing the deposit. That's almost 4 times your local bank's rate.

4 times a bank rate but 1/25th the inflation rate.

explorerx4 · July 2021

roadburner is going to love this Bud Lindemann review.

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

ab348 · July 2021

A remarkable amount of rubber dust from the tires in both the handling and braking tests! I wonder if they made it through the filming.

oldfarmer50 · July 2021

Michaell said:

andres3 said:
I broke $60 on a fill-up for the first time the other day I think. For you truck owners, this isn't news, but us smaller car owners don't spend that much at one pop at the pump.
Last tank on the Outback was $62.

It needs gas again, no idea what it will cost me this time.

I snagged some 93 premium for $3.39 today. Top tier to boot.

oldfarmer50 · July 2021

Wow, 11 sec. 0-60 and the pollution choking hadn’t even kicked in yet.

fintail · July 2021

Interesting continuity with the wheelcovers.

roadburner · July 2021

explorerx4 said:
roadburner is going to love this Bud Lindemann review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekzVQbJYpTI

Being forced to drive that would be very close to the epitome of my textbook definition of Hell.

roadburner · July 2021

I prefer a RWD coupe that smokes the rear tires...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH4hz9OB1L0

andres3 · July 2021

I agree, hell is the Dodge Neon.

sb55 · July 2021

laurasdada said:
Costco PUG $3.10/gallon. Of course, I've only filled up twice since mid March...

But, road trip to Vermont this weekend. I'll be hunting free charging stations instead of deep steeps and monster bumps!

I don't know where you're going in Vermont, but up north in the Champlain Islands where I live there there is not a single charger in the whole County. The local South Hero Mobil station has just advised that they have applied to put in 2 of them.

snakeweasel · July 2021

@sb55 said:
I don't know where you're going in Vermont, but up north in the Champlain Islands where I live there there is not a single charger in the whole County. The local South Hero Mobil station has just advised that they have applied to put in 2 of them.

According to chargehub.com there are plenty of chargers around lake Champlain, none on the islands on the lake but plenty around the lake.

tjc78 · July 2021

So it looks like our campground life is coming to an end. We tried it since 2019 and while we absolutely love being at the Jersey shore, the campground wasn’t for us.

So we decided to put our park model and everything for sale. We had absolutely no idea the response we would get. My wife had well over 100 inquires and requests for 25+ showings. We had people ready to send a deposit before even seeing it.

We only ended up having three people see it and without even asking got 10% over asking. We immediately canceled all showings as I’m not a greedy person.

So now to finalize the deal and clear out our personal stuff. Condo shopping in the Wildwoods has begun!

driver100 · July 2021

@tjc78
Just curious.....what didn't you like about the RV camping experience?
My younger brother goes and finds people to play pickleball or golf with.
Me, I need a real bed, a TV, a radio, electric blanket, know I am in a structured dwelling place, full fridge, etc.
Glad you sold it so quickly, it has been a huge year for RV sales.

tjc78 · July 2021

@driver100 said:
@tjc78
Just curious.....what didn't you like about the RV camping experience?
My younger brother goes and finds people to play pickleball or golf with.
Me, I need a real bed, a TV, a radio, electric blanket, know I am in a structured dwelling place, full fridge, etc.
Glad you sold it so quickly, it has been a huge year for RV sales.

Our unit was a park model and had every comfort of home. Full size appliances, etc.

We just want to be on the Island along with rental potential. The campground is also very much a party atmosphere which while fun can drag on. People are also very much in your business which isn’t our style.

kyfdx · July 2021

Cute kid!

tjc78 · July 2021

bwia · July 2021

Another BIG boost to the EV movement.

GM plans to Suck Lithium from the Salton Sea to beef up Lithium Battery production. The process will have a lower environmental impact than traditional lithium mining.
We all know that lithium is needed to produce EV batteries, and that there aren't too many places in the world to mine it. But GM now has a plan to extract it from the Salton Sea in California. Here's how this process is supposed to work.

GM just announced that it became the first investor in a project run by Controlled Thermal Resources. CTR will pump hot, salty water from deep below the Salton Sea and extract the lithium from it, along with clean thermo energy at the same time. Cleaner water goes back into the Salton Sea and the ground beneath it. It’s a win-win. You might even add another win in there when you consider the California Energy Commission’s estimate that the Salton Sea area could produce 600,000 tons of lithium per year, which is amazing since the entire world’s industry produced a mere 85,000 tons of lithium in all of 2019. Read full article at:

https://www.autoweek.com/news/green-cars/a37029490/gm-will-suck-lithium-from-the-salton-sea-to-make-batteries/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_aut&utm_medium=email&date=071621&utm_campaign=nl24470781&utm_term=AUT_Autoweek_StateOfCharge_DailyDrive_Newsletter_Sending

abacomike · July 2021

@bwia said:
Another BIG boost to the EV movement.

GM plans to Suck Lithium from the Salton Sea to beef up Lithium Battery production. The process will have a lower environmental impact than traditional lithium mining.
We all know that lithium is needed to produce EV batteries, and that there aren't too many places in the world to mine it. But GM now has a plan to extract it from the Salton Sea in California. Here's how this process is supposed to work.

GM just announced that it became the first investor in a project run by Controlled Thermal Resources. CTR will pump hot, salty water from deep below the Salton Sea and extract the lithium from it, along with clean thermo energy at the same time. Cleaner water goes back into the Salton Sea and the ground beneath it. It’s a win-win. You might even add another win in there when you consider the California Energy Commission’s estimate that the Salton Sea area could produce 600,000 tons of lithium per year, which is amazing since the entire world’s industry produced a mere 85,000 tons of lithium in all of 2019. Read full article at:

https://www.autoweek.com/news/green-cars/a37029490/gm-will-suck-lithium-from-the-salton-sea-to-make-batteries/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_aut&utm_medium=email&date=071621&utm_campaign=nl24470781&utm_term=AUT_Autoweek_StateOfCharge_DailyDrive_Newsletter_Sending

I used to live a few miles from the Salton Sea. They are continually extracting minerals from that “sea”, which is really a misnomer. It is not very wide and is only about 30 miles long - more of a lake than a sea. 🤪🤪

roadburner · July 2021

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roadburner · July 2021

Some of you may remember that my son was working for Ridgetop Research. Well, a few weeks ago he was contacted by a recruiter from Korn Ferry. After several virtual interviews he called us yesterday and told us he was hired. He's leaving Ridgetop on excellent terms and is excited about the new gig. The only downside I can see is they may require him to relocate to NYC- but he already has a buddy who works there so they would probably share an apartment if that happened.

He would still like to eventually work in sports media, but it's hard to break in to that vocation. He has his mother's good looks(and his dad's bad disposition), he knows most every major sport inside and out, and he has absolutely no stage fright, so I think he'd be a perfect fit for a show like PTI or similar. I hope he gets the chance someday, but even if he doesn't, he's got a solid career path if he wants to stick with it.

tjc78 · July 2021

@kyfdx said:
Cute kid!

Thank you!!! He is a mini me lol

tjc78 · July 2021

@roadburner said:
Some of you may remember that my son was working for Ridgetop Research. Well, a few weeks ago he was contacted by a recruiter from Korn Ferry. After several virtual interviews he called us yesterday and told us he was hired. He's leaving Ridgetop on excellent terms and is excited about the new gig. The only downside I can see is they may require him to relocate to NYC- but he already has a buddy who works there so they would probably share an apartment if that happened.

He would still like to eventually work in sports media, but it's hard to break in to that vocation. He has his mother's good looks(and his dad's bad disposition), he knows most every major sport inside and out, and he has absolutely no stage fright, so I think he'd be a perfect fit for a show like PTI or similar. I hope he gets the chance someday, but even if he doesn't, he's got a solid career path if he wants to stick with it.

Sounds like an awesome opportunity!

fintail · July 2021

Consultants huh, watch out when the Bobs arrive. My prior employer probably blew through an easy mid 8 figures every year on that stuff. I was never sure what they did exactly, but they did have to deal with a particularly loathsome director, so maybe it was just to keep a direct employee from going postal.

I think the easiest way to get into sports media stuff is to have played the sport you cover. I know anyway you won't be taken seriously in hockey if you weren't involved in the game at a fairly high level.

driver100 · July 2021

@tjc78 Very nice RV.....and I am sure RV people would love the lifestyle etc.. That is one of the nicest ones I have seen, and it is nicer than I imagined....not for everyone though I guess.

driver100 · July 2021

fintail said:

I think the easiest way to get into sports media stuff is to have played the sport you cover. I know anyway you won't be taken seriously in hockey if you weren't involved in the game at a fairly high level.

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Good point. I really enjoy John McEnroe's play by play of tennis matches. His inside knowledge is invaluable in deciphering what is going on, and explaining strategies and plays etc.

It also amazes me that he could use such awful language on the court but doesn't slip up when covering a game.

ronsteve · July 2021

fintail said:
Consultants huh, watch out when the Bobs arrive. My prior employer probably blew through an easy mid 8 figures every year on that stuff. I was never sure what they did exactly, but they did have to deal with a particularly loathsome director, so maybe it was just to keep a direct employee from going postal.

I think the easiest way to get into sports media stuff is to have played the sport you cover. I know anyway you won't be taken seriously in hockey if you weren't involved in the game at a fairly high level.

Pretty much any announce booth has 2 or 3 people. Yes, there's always someone who was involved in that sport at a high level (color commentator) but there is also a play-by-play announcer. Doc Emerick, Mike Tirico, Al Michaels... never were involved in sports. Broadcast journalism was their path into it.

tjc78 · July 2021

@driver100 said:
@tjc78 Very nice RV.....and I am sure RV people would love the lifestyle etc.. That is one of the nicest ones I have seen, and it is nicer than I imagined....not for everyone though I guess.

Thank you! We did a lot to the site; 12x30 deck, matching shed, and more. Park models are basically modular homes. Much different than a travel trailer. No holding tanks, water pumps, real toilets, etc. They are intended to be permanent installations.

ab348 · July 2021

fintail said:

I think the easiest way to get into sports media stuff is to have played the sport you cover. I know anyway you won't be taken seriously in hockey if you weren't involved in the game at a fairly high level.

Unless it's ESPN in which case the less you know, apparently the better, as long as you can spout controversial opinions.

fintail · July 2021

Yeah, there are those talents, but also in my experience more who are also kind of jack of all trades and don't bring a ton of insight into the game, and aren't going for the commentary route that roadburner mentioned. Some could easily be a good disc jockey or auctioneer, too. I also think some sports are harder to call than others unless one has extensive experience or observation. You have to be something special to break into these ranks, and/or know someone.

ronsteve said:

fintail said:
Consultants huh, watch out when the Bobs arrive. My prior employer probably blew through an easy mid 8 figures every year on that stuff. I was never sure what they did exactly, but they did have to deal with a particularly loathsome director, so maybe it was just to keep a direct employee from going postal.

I think the easiest way to get into sports media stuff is to have played the sport you cover. I know anyway you won't be taken seriously in hockey if you weren't involved in the game at a fairly high level.
Pretty much any announce booth has 2 or 3 people. Yes, there's always someone who was involved in that sport at a high level (color commentator) but there is also a play-by-play announcer. Doc Emerick, Mike Tirico, Al Michaels... never were involved in sports. Broadcast journalism was their path into it.

fintail · July 2021

At least when it comes to hockey, that's where I don't go

ab348 said:

fintail said:

I think the easiest way to get into sports media stuff is to have played the sport you cover. I know anyway you won't be taken seriously in hockey if you weren't involved in the game at a fairly high level.
Unless it's ESPN in which case the less you know, apparently the better, as long as you can spout controversial opinions.

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