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corvette · March 6

ab348 said:
The chequebook still has personalized cheques with a “19” prefix on them.

Are you talking about the late 1900s? I've moved my checking account between several banks since then.

corvette · March 6

tjc78 said:
Funny enough … our cleaning service always took Venmo and all of sudden can’t anymore, so have to write her a check or just remember to grab cash

My best friend got banned from Venmo, and now uses Cashapp... yes, I've made her aware of the "implications" of that platform.

corvette · March 6

stickguy said:
that's why cash is still king. unless you are the 1 person that will still report that!

It's somewhat common for attorneys who practice certain areas of law to have a large safe deposit box at the bank, and tell their accountant they average $500 a week in cash receipts.

corvette · March 6

explorerx4 said:
Found this on our front door. It's a thing around here.

There are products that clip onto gutters/trim and provide LED downlighting. I think someone may have tried to franchise it as a business, but the parts are probably available on TeeMoo for cheap.

explorerx4 · March 6

@corvette,
A lot of the lights are installed into the soffit overhangs. Sort of like can lights in a ceiling. It's some work to install.
I call them 7-11 lights.

oldfarmer50 · March 6

Are those the equivalent of tattoos for houses?

imidazol97 · March 7

oldfarmer50 said:
Are those the equivalent of tattoos for houses?

I think it's the equivalent of hair colors sometimes put into hair, mostly by ladies, like red, green, purple, blue, usw..

graphicguy · March 7

oldfarmer50 said:
Are those the equivalent of tattoos for houses?

May as well put a "bouncy house" in the front yard, too!

explorerx4 · March 7

I wanted to until by billing period closed out this month to order a bed cover for my F-150.
Today is the day and price went down $40, so I immediately ordered it.

stickguy · March 7

https://www.motortrend.com/news/orbis-electric-car-ev-hybrid-motor-technology-torque-cost-performance/?utm_campaign=MOTORTREND-Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=SES&utm_type=organic&utm_content=20250307_MOTORTREND-Newsletter&utm_term=orbis-electric-car-ev-hybrid-motor-technology-torque-cost-performance&email_subject=What Do Dogs Think of the 2025 Subaru Forester Sport?&email_list_name=motortrend&n_emid=7ceee26dc6ea9bc1ced6c2211de6ffa5&element_parent=Featured Stories&element_name=Can We Please Get EV Motors Out of the Actual Car?

This sounds really cool. Reminds me of a video I watch recently about a Canadian company named Edison that is developing big truck drivetrains using diesel electric motors. Essentially copying over how a
Locomotive works. Way more fuel efficient and better functionally.

ab348 · March 7

Oh dear. I think I discovered a new Vanilla problem. Maybe @Kirstie_H can look into it. I tried to quote a post above from @corvette and despite several attempts, nothing got quoted here. Trying it on an iPad using Safari.

To answer corvette’s question, yes - those cheques were from a supply my bank sent me after I moved here in ‘97. Still haven’t used them up.

kyfdx · March 7

ab348 said:
Oh dear. I think I discovered a new Vanilla problem. Maybe @Kirstie_H can look into it. I tried to quote a post above from @corvette and despite several attempts, nothing got quoted here. Trying it on an iPad using Safari.

To answer corvette’s question, yes - those cheques were from a supply my bank sent me after I moved here in ‘97. Still haven’t used them up.

I'm not having any trouble quoting.. Though, Vanilla is definitely bogging down at times. I'll click quote a 2nd time, and then the previous post will copy twice. I'll pass it on.

Kirstie_H · March 8

ab348 said:
Oh dear. I think I discovered a new Vanilla problem. Maybe @Kirstie_H can look into it. I tried to quote a post above from @corvette and despite several attempts, nothing got quoted here. Trying it on an iPad using Safari.

To answer corvette’s question, yes - those cheques were from a supply my bank sent me after I moved here in ‘97. Still haven’t used them up.

Thanks for the tag - I'm not seeing any issues with quoting either, but we'll keep an eye on it in case more people have the same experience.

abacomike · March 8

I am amazed at how satellite connectivity with today's modern cars with upscale technology can make changes in the software. i have complimentary Genesis Connected Services for the life of the car - not just for 3 or 4 years. Periodically, my maps, radio, and all the software that is in the head unit are updated via satellite.

As an example, I have an Apple iPhone 16+ and use Car Play every so often. When I got the car in September of last year, the only way I could connect my phone with Car Play was by plugging it in to one of the USB ports. About 4 months ago, I got into my car one morning and, to my surprise, Apple Car Play appeared on my main screen - in other words, once I got into the car with my iPhone on and started the engine, Car Play was available in a wireless version. So I contacted my dealership's service department and inquired about the seemingly "miraculous" change in my connection with Car Play. The service manager explained to me that a fairly large update was transmitted to 2023 and 2024 Genesis G90's which included the ability to connect with Car Play wirelessly.

This stuff knocks me off my feet at times. Maybe it's just my age, but I consider myself fairly savvy as regards computers and technology. So I really shouldn't be surprised at the surging uses of technology via satellite signals. But I was just stymied due to my unexpected updates in my car.

BTW, I have about 3300 miles on the odometer after 5-1/2 months of driving the car and still find the ride, handling, power, comfort and luxury features to be truly delightful. I love this car, but since it is a lease, I probably won't have it as long as I would have liked. The residual is about $50,000 - so there is no way I am going to buy this car at the end of the lease. A three year old G90 is certainly not going to be worth that much at the end of 3 years even though mine is the one with the electric super=charger and the upgraded interior. Who knows - I might not be driving in 2-1/2 years - or maybe I will and will have to lease another car.

jmonroe1 · March 8

abacomike said:
I am amazed at how satellite connectivity with today's modern cars with upscale technology can make changes in the software. i have complimentary Genesis Connected Services for the life of the car - not just for 3 or 4 years. Periodically, my maps, radio, and all the software that is in the head unit are updated via satellite.

As an example, I have an Apple iPhone 16+ and use Car Play every so often. When I got the car in September of last year, the only way I could connect my phone with Car Play was by plugging it in to one of the USB ports. About 4 months ago, I got into my car one morning and, to my surprise, Apple Car Play appeared on my main screen - in other words, once I got into the car with my iPhone on and started the engine, Car Play was available in a wireless version. So I contacted my dealership's service department and inquired about the seemingly "miraculous" change in my connection with Car Play. The service manager explained to me that a fairly large update was transmitted to 2023 and 2024 Genesis G90's which included the ability to connect with Car Play wirelessly.

This stuff knocks me off my feet at times. Maybe it's just my age, but I consider myself fairly savvy as regards computers and technology. So I really shouldn't be surprised at the surging uses of technology via satellite signals. But I was just stymied due to my unexpected updates in my car.

BTW, I have about 3300 miles on the odometer after 5-1/2 months of driving the car and still find the ride, handling, power, comfort and luxury features to be truly delightful. I love this car, but since it is a lease, I probably won't have it as long as I would have liked. The residual is about $50,000 - so there is no way I am going to buy this car at the end of the lease. A three year old G90 is certainly not going to be worth that much at the end of 3 years even though mine is the one with the electric super=charger and the upgraded interior. Who knows - I might not be driving in 2-1/2 years - or maybe I will and will have to lease another car.

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Yep, cars today can become pretty smart and you don’t even have to ask for that to happen, as you noted. Just be glad you’re not married because your wife could use the car to see how many times you visited your girlfriend/girlfriend's and how long you were there.

Too much tech can be deadly in the wrong hands.

jmonroe

oldfarmer50 · March 9

jmonroe1 said:

abacomike said:
I am amazed at how satellite connectivity with today's modern cars with upscale technology can make changes in the software. i have complimentary Genesis Connected Services for the life of the car - not just for 3 or 4 years. Periodically, my maps, radio, and all the software that is in the head unit are updated via satellite.

As an example, I have an Apple iPhone 16+ and use Car Play every so often. When I got the car in September of last year, the only way I could connect my phone with Car Play was by plugging it in to one of the USB ports. About 4 months ago, I got into my car one morning and, to my surprise, Apple Car Play appeared on my main screen - in other words, once I got into the car with my iPhone on and started the engine, Car Play was available in a wireless version. So I contacted my dealership's service department and inquired about the seemingly "miraculous" change in my connection with Car Play. The service manager explained to me that a fairly large update was transmitted to 2023 and 2024 Genesis G90's which included the ability to connect with Car Play wirelessly.

This stuff knocks me off my feet at times. Maybe it's just my age, but I consider myself fairly savvy as regards computers and technology. So I really shouldn't be surprised at the surging uses of technology via satellite signals. But I was just stymied due to my unexpected updates in my car.

BTW, I have about 3300 miles on the odometer after 5-1/2 months of driving the car and still find the ride, handling, power, comfort and luxury features to be truly delightful. I love this car, but since it is a lease, I probably won't have it as long as I would have liked. The residual is about $50,000 - so there is no way I am going to buy this car at the end of the lease. A three year old G90 is certainly not going to be worth that much at the end of 3 years even though mine is the one with the electric super=charger and the upgraded interior. Who knows - I might not be driving in 2-1/2 years - or maybe I will and will have to lease another car.
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Yep, cars today can become pretty smart and you don’t even have to ask for that to happen, as you noted. Just be glad you’re not married because your wife could use the car to see how many times you visited your girlfriend/girlfriend's and how long you were there.

Too much tech can be deadly in the wrong hands.

jmonroe

Not to mention that the government (and perhaps space aliens) can track your every move.😳

jmonroe1 · March 9

oldfarmer50 said:

jmonroe1 said:

abacomike said:
I am amazed at how satellite connectivity with today's modern cars with upscale technology can make changes in the software. i have complimentary Genesis Connected Services for the life of the car - not just for 3 or 4 years. Periodically, my maps, radio, and all the software that is in the head unit are updated via satellite.

As an example, I have an Apple iPhone 16+ and use Car Play every so often. When I got the car in September of last year, the only way I could connect my phone with Car Play was by plugging it in to one of the USB ports. About 4 months ago, I got into my car one morning and, to my surprise, Apple Car Play appeared on my main screen - in other words, once I got into the car with my iPhone on and started the engine, Car Play was available in a wireless version. So I contacted my dealership's service department and inquired about the seemingly "miraculous" change in my connection with Car Play. The service manager explained to me that a fairly large update was transmitted to 2023 and 2024 Genesis G90's which included the ability to connect with Car Play wirelessly.

This stuff knocks me off my feet at times. Maybe it's just my age, but I consider myself fairly savvy as regards computers and technology. So I really shouldn't be surprised at the surging uses of technology via satellite signals. But I was just stymied due to my unexpected updates in my car.

BTW, I have about 3300 miles on the odometer after 5-1/2 months of driving the car and still find the ride, handling, power, comfort and luxury features to be truly delightful. I love this car, but since it is a lease, I probably won't have it as long as I would have liked. The residual is about $50,000 - so there is no way I am going to buy this car at the end of the lease. A three year old G90 is certainly not going to be worth that much at the end of 3 years even though mine is the one with the electric super=charger and the upgraded interior. Who knows - I might not be driving in 2-1/2 years - or maybe I will and will have to lease another car.
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Yep, cars today can become pretty smart and you don’t even have to ask for that to happen, as you noted. Just be glad you’re not married because your wife could use the car to see how many times you visited your girlfriend/girlfriend's and how long you were there.

Too much tech can be deadly in the wrong hands.

jmonroe
Not to mention that the government (and perhaps space aliens) can track your every move.😳

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Could be but a married guy, on the hunt, is probably more fearful than paranoid.

jmonroe

venture · March 9

I was at the grocery store a little while ago. When I got out of the car I saw what appeared to be a BMW, but it looked like an old Saturn to me.

When I was leaving, I drove around to the back to make sure. Sure enough, it is a BMW.

The almost totally flat front drivers side tire was what made it the most appealing.

qbrozen · March 9

I’m impressed it has both front and back badges

jmonroe1 · March 9

venture said:
I was at the grocery store a little while ago. When I got out of the car I saw what appeared to be a BMW, but it looked like an old Saturn to me.

When I was leaving, I drove around to the back to make sure. Sure enough, it is a BMW.

The almost totally flat front drivers side tire was what made it the most appealing.

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Must not have the original run-flat tire mounted there.

jmonroe

stickguy · March 9

the badges are in much better condition than the ones on a real BMW from that era.

oldfarmer50 · March 9

venture said:
I was at the grocery store a little while ago. When I got out of the car I saw what appeared to be a BMW, but it looked like an old Saturn to me.

When I was leaving, I drove around to the back to make sure. Sure enough, it is a BMW.

The almost totally flat front drivers side tire was what made it the most appealing.

Surprised to see rust on the hood since the body panels were mostly plastic.

Michaell · March 9

@oldfarmer50 said:
Surprised to see rust on the hood since the body panels were mostly plastic.

Only the vertical panels.

corvette · March 9

I should have snapped a pic so @roadburner could better appreciate it, but I saw a Dodge Grand Caravan with a bunch of rubber ducks on the dashboard in the parking lot at PetSmart today.

jmonroe1 · March 9

corvette said:
I should have snapped a pic so @roadburner could better appreciate it, but I saw a Dodge Grand Caravan with a bunch of rubber ducks on the dashboard in the parking lot at PetSmart today.

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Sorry jackass wannabes.

jmonroe

roadburner · March 9

A friend has a TJ Rubicon Unlimited, his wife has a Rubicon 4xe, and his daughter has a TJ. He refuses to wave at a Wrangler with a dashboard full of ducks of a Wrangler with an "angry Jeep" grill. Kudos to him!

houdini2 · March 10

graphicguy said:

venture said:
This guy's Aztek wasn't ugly enough, so he fixed it.

Actually, I think he made it look better.

A couple of advantages about that particular Aztec. One, you can bet the owner is an honest man. No crook would drive a car that conspicuous. Two, no crook would ever steal or hi jack a car that conspicuous.

houdini2 · March 10

oldfarmer50 said:

jmonroe1 said:

abacomike said:
I am amazed at how satellite connectivity with today's modern cars with upscale technology can make changes in the software. i have complimentary Genesis Connected Services for the life of the car - not just for 3 or 4 years. Periodically, my maps, radio, and all the software that is in the head unit are updated via satellite.

As an example, I have an Apple iPhone 16+ and use Car Play every so often. When I got the car in September of last year, the only way I could connect my phone with Car Play was by plugging it in to one of the USB ports. About 4 months ago, I got into my car one morning and, to my surprise, Apple Car Play appeared on my main screen - in other words, once I got into the car with my iPhone on and started the engine, Car Play was available in a wireless version. So I contacted my dealership's service department and inquired about the seemingly "miraculous" change in my connection with Car Play. The service manager explained to me that a fairly large update was transmitted to 2023 and 2024 Genesis G90's which included the ability to connect with Car Play wirelessly.

This stuff knocks me off my feet at times. Maybe it's just my age, but I consider myself fairly savvy as regards computers and technology. So I really shouldn't be surprised at the surging uses of technology via satellite signals. But I was just stymied due to my unexpected updates in my car.

BTW, I have about 3300 miles on the odometer after 5-1/2 months of driving the car and still find the ride, handling, power, comfort and luxury features to be truly delightful. I love this car, but since it is a lease, I probably won't have it as long as I would have liked. The residual is about $50,000 - so there is no way I am going to buy this car at the end of the lease. A three year old G90 is certainly not going to be worth that much at the end of 3 years even though mine is the one with the electric super=charger and the upgraded interior. Who knows - I might not be driving in 2-1/2 years - or maybe I will and will have to lease another car.
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Yep, cars today can become pretty smart and you don’t even have to ask for that to happen, as you noted. Just be glad you’re not married because your wife could use the car to see how many times you visited your girlfriend/girlfriend's and how long you were there.

Too much tech can be deadly in the wrong hands.

jmonroe
Not to mention that the government (and perhaps space aliens) can track your every move.😳

Speaking of tracking, has anyone heard anything about these nationwide walkie talkies? They use cell towers, cost about $300. with no monthly subscription cost. Supposedly can't be tracked or hacked, and nothing is saved to anywhere. Sounds like they would be a criminal's best friend.

imidazol97 · March 10

houdini2 said:

graphicguy said:

venture said:
This guy's Aztek wasn't ugly enough, so he fixed it.

Actually, I think he made it look better.
A couple of advantages about that particular Aztec. One, you can bet the owner is an honest man. No crook would drive a car that conspicuous. Two, no crook would ever steal or hi jack a car that conspicuous.

I like the dual grounding straps hanging below the rear . I remember those from the old days.

stickguy · March 10

Cracked 50 degrees today. Still windy but I went out and washed my car anyway since it had gotten muddy. Will see how long it lasts.

explorerx4 · March 10

Yup! Feels like spring so I put on the new truck bed cover. Swapped out the snow blower and lawn mower(Oh! Oh!). Put the battery charger on the Mustang.

tjc78 · March 10

@explorerx4 said:
Yup! Feels like spring so I put on the new truck bed cover. Swapped out the snow blower and lawn mower(Oh! Oh!). Put the battery charger on the Mustang.

I couldn’t imagine not having a bed cover. Adds so much versatility to the bed. Mine is water tight too

stickguy · March 10

I love mine too. Makes the bed vastly more useful.

Explorer, I love that color. I would consider that over the blue for sure. And is your truck the smaller 4 door cab? Looks like it from the picture but could be the angle.

I’m waiting for a free day with warm enough temps to pull everything out of the garage and do a full reorganize. It is a mess in There. Need to move some stuff over to the shed too.

Michaell · March 10

I have some garage organization in my near future, too. I convinced the wife that a power snow shovel would take up less space than the current (broken) snow blower I have, so it's now sitting in a box in the front entryway.

Hoping to get to it later this week.

jmonroe1 · March 10

imidazol97 said:

houdini2 said:

graphicguy said:

venture said:
This guy's Aztek wasn't ugly enough, so he fixed it.

Actually, I think he made it look better.
A couple of advantages about that particular Aztec. One, you can bet the owner is an honest man. No crook would drive a car that conspicuous. Two, no crook would ever steal or hi jack a car that conspicuous.
I like the dual grounding straps hanging below the rear . I remember those from the old days.

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Me too and seeing it today is even more shocking.

jmonroe

roadburner · March 10

A garage re-do is on my list this year. I spend more time looking for tools than I do working on the car.

jmonroe1 · March 10

houdini2 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

jmonroe1 said:

abacomike said:
I am amazed at how satellite connectivity with today's modern cars with upscale technology can make changes in the software. i have complimentary Genesis Connected Services for the life of the car - not just for 3 or 4 years. Periodically, my maps, radio, and all the software that is in the head unit are updated via satellite.

As an example, I have an Apple iPhone 16+ and use Car Play every so often. When I got the car in September of last year, the only way I could connect my phone with Car Play was by plugging it in to one of the USB ports. About 4 months ago, I got into my car one morning and, to my surprise, Apple Car Play appeared on my main screen - in other words, once I got into the car with my iPhone on and started the engine, Car Play was available in a wireless version. So I contacted my dealership's service department and inquired about the seemingly "miraculous" change in my connection with Car Play. The service manager explained to me that a fairly large update was transmitted to 2023 and 2024 Genesis G90's which included the ability to connect with Car Play wirelessly.

This stuff knocks me off my feet at times. Maybe it's just my age, but I consider myself fairly savvy as regards computers and technology. So I really shouldn't be surprised at the surging uses of technology via satellite signals. But I was just stymied due to my unexpected updates in my car.

BTW, I have about 3300 miles on the odometer after 5-1/2 months of driving the car and still find the ride, handling, power, comfort and luxury features to be truly delightful. I love this car, but since it is a lease, I probably won't have it as long as I would have liked. The residual is about $50,000 - so there is no way I am going to buy this car at the end of the lease. A three year old G90 is certainly not going to be worth that much at the end of 3 years even though mine is the one with the electric super=charger and the upgraded interior. Who knows - I might not be driving in 2-1/2 years - or maybe I will and will have to lease another car.
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Yep, cars today can become pretty smart and you don’t even have to ask for that to happen, as you noted. Just be glad you’re not married because your wife could use the car to see how many times you visited your girlfriend/girlfriend's and how long you were there.

Too much tech can be deadly in the wrong hands.

jmonroe
Not to mention that the government (and perhaps space aliens) can track your every move.😳
Speaking of tracking, has anyone heard anything about these nationwide walkie talkies? They use cell towers, cost about $300. with no monthly subscription cost. Supposedly can't be tracked or hacked, and nothing is saved to anywhere. Sounds like they would be a criminal's best friend.

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Only someone who cheats on their taxes would think of owning such a thing.

jmonroe

explorerx4 · March 10

@stickguy,
It's a full crew cab with 5 1/2 foot bed. Next up is getting a tailgate assist strut.

@tjc78,
Yesterday, I started installing the bed cover and noticed some gasket gaps in the front so I went to HD today and bought a 10 ft auto/marine grade gasket.
When I looked at the front of the cover today, the gasket must have relaxed a bit because I only saw a couple of small gaps between the bedliner and the side rails at the front. Ended up using just over an inch of the gasket material. I do at least have it now if I do end up needing it.

corvette · March 10

@explorerx4 - I'm sure you already know this, but the tonneau is never going to be fully waterproof. The one in the Maverick is definitely "good enough" in that department, for my purposes.

stickguy · March 10

I was surprised how well mine seals. In a downpour in the highway I only see a small amount of water that seeped down the corner in the channels. Pretty much anything in the bed stays dry

stickguy · March 10

My first one I put tailgate sealer gasket on too. That actually helped keep water from splashing up at the back.

explorerx4 · March 10

I have a 20 cu/ft rooftop cargo box for the Explorer that also fits in the truck bed if I need to keep things completely dry.
This new cover should be pretty good. Anything is better than the cover I had on my previous truck which leaked by the gallon. The leaks were along the seams where it folded not around the cover perimiter.

nyccarguy · March 10

@tjc78 said:

@explorerx4 said:
Yup! Feels like spring so I put on the new truck bed cover. Swapped out the snow blower and lawn mower(Oh! Oh!). Put the battery charger on the Mustang.

I couldn’t imagine not having a bed cover. Adds so much versatility to the bed. Mine is water tight too

My 2019 Long Bed Tacoma had the factory tri fold tonneau cover that was very water tight. When I got this 2023 Short Bed I said to myself that I was going to get a tonneau cover 1st thing. Then I said to myself, let’s see if I need it. Turns out I’m a year and a half in and haven’t needed one. Hockey bags & equipment go in the bed. If it’s pouring rain the stuff is made to get wet anyway.

corvette · March 10

I use mine as a giant trunk, as I intended when I picked the Maverick over a CUV. I have a bed divider bar that lets me keep items at the back of the bed for easy unloading.

explorerx4 · March 10

My last 2 trucks got 5 to 6 percent better mileage with the bed cover on.
That's why I bought one.

stickguy · March 10

I made a divider bar out of a 2x6 for the rear most notches in the bed walls. The perfect size for reusable shopping bags (and paper bags) to fit between the board and the tailgate. Keeps them from moving.

the cover keeps stuff from getting wet. Or "walking away". We also use the truck for travelling so I can fill the back with luggage and stuff and it doesn't blow out on the highway.

sb55 · March 11

"Speaking of tracking, has anyone heard anything about these nationwide walkie talkies? They use cell towers, cost about $300. with no monthly subscription cost. Supposedly can't be tracked or hacked, and nothing is saved to anywhere. Sounds like they would be a criminal's best friend."

I hear the ads on the overnight Coast to Coast radio show. That show is into conspiracy theories, aliens, bigfoot, etc., so it makes sense that they would advertise there

stickguy · March 11

Actually felt real warmth outside for the first time in about 4 months. It was wonderful. Going away again tomorrow for a couple days but still a nice tease that spring might actually after all. Maybe.

kyfdx · March 11

76F, today, here.. Took the Cayman for a 30-mile drive

imidazol97 · March 11

It's beautiful here. 70s. Wow.
But wait 10 days, and it may be freezing and windy.
If I had a convertible, I'd put the top down.
March, in like a lamb out like a lion?

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