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Interesting chatter on the internets forums regarding coronavirus.
With my supercharged immune system, I'm not too worried about the coming pestilence.
With my supercharged immune system, I'm not too worried about the coming pestilence.
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He admitted to not being of sound mind on the descent. Nonetheless, I'd be interested in seeing the documentary.
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Edit: The chart didn't show up in the original; only in the quote.
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I will say, some very knowledgable people, like Mike Osterholm and Ann Shuchat, seem more concerned than average.
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Saturn scare this morning. On my way to work, I could tell the shifter felt funny. Once up to speed, it was obvious that the shifter was not acting properly. It won't go all the way to the right so I can't get it into 5th or Reverse. I drove to work in 4th and left it at the mechanic's.
I am hoping it's just a clip or other part in the linkage that is worn and easily fixed, but I fear for my poor little plastic car.
Sniff.
I am hoping it's just a clip or other part in the linkage that is worn and easily fixed, but I fear for my poor little plastic car.
Sniff.
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Saturn scare this morning. On my way to work, I could tell the shifter felt funny. Once up to speed, it was obvious that the shifter was not acting properly. It won't go all the way to the right so I can't get it into 5th or Reverse. I drove to work in 4th and left it at the mechanic's.
I am hoping it's just a clip or other part in the linkage that is worn and easily fixed, but I fear for my poor little plastic car.
Sniff.
I am hoping it's just a clip or other part in the linkage that is worn and easily fixed, but I fear for my poor little plastic car.
Sniff.
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Saturn scare this morning. On my way to work, I could tell the shifter felt funny. Once up to speed, it was obvious that the shifter was not acting properly. It won't go all the way to the right so I can't get it into 5th or Reverse. I drove to work in 4th and left it at the mechanic's.
I am hoping it's just a clip or other part in the linkage that is worn and easily fixed, but I fear for my poor little plastic car.
Sniff.
I am hoping it's just a clip or other part in the linkage that is worn and easily fixed, but I fear for my poor little plastic car.
Sniff.
I jest but I drove a 95 manual acura integra for almost 8 years. Drove it from Va beach to california and back, the car wouldn’t die. The only reason I don’t still have that vehicular device is because my daughter was born, and I wouldn’t put her in that death trap.
hope it’s a simple fix.
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I am hoping it's just a clip or something in the linkage too. Will post update after I hear from my mechanic. The car is old enough that mrs datlas does NOT want me putting much $$$ into it.
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The results were quite interesting and whimsical. I recall one was made into a giant toaster. One was made into a giant backyard grill. Here is a pic I found of one that was made into a foosball table.
p.s. here is a link to an explanation of the exhibit with pics. I am getting older, it was 25 years ago not 15 years ago.
https://magliery.com/Graphics/YugoArt/
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Cue Monty Python...."Not Dead Yet!"
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Good article in the Atlantic about the Coronavirus. Looking more likely this will not be contained and will spread. Good news is only 1% fatality rate. Bad news is 1% of a LOT of people is still a large number. I hope it does not happen, but would be prepared.
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If it's a clip or something, you do indeed live a charmed life.
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And bread, milk, butter, eggs and TP, of course.
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radioactive fallout or some such. I WILL pay more attention though, to the developing story. At places other than this thread, I guess.
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And I will pick up some hand sanitizer. It's good to have that around anyway, where I live. So, not such a big change.
And, since @MoAlpha made reference to keeping his hands away from his face, my hands are finding reasons to go there. Thanks, Mo
And, since @MoAlpha made reference to keeping his hands away from his face, my hands are finding reasons to go there. Thanks, Mo
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Saturn scare this morning. On my way to work, I could tell the shifter felt funny. Once up to speed, it was obvious that the shifter was not acting properly. It won't go all the way to the right so I can't get it into 5th or Reverse. I drove to work in 4th and left it at the mechanic's.
I am hoping it's just a clip or other part in the linkage that is worn and easily fixed, but I fear for my poor little plastic car.
Sniff.
I am hoping it's just a clip or other part in the linkage that is worn and easily fixed, but I fear for my poor little plastic car.
Sniff.
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Well, you did for a little bit at least
It's not the most aero thing in the world, no . Should work as a nice excuse for how slow I am on that bike!
to you too!
to you too!
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Thanks for the well-wishes, all.
My wife and I spent Sunday and Monday in Milwaukee. Saw a concert on Sunday night, and then had a nice lunch Monday and visited the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. Really neat place consisting of three conoidal domes, each with different flora and fauna. Really wonderful place to visit.
Here's a few pictures for your enjoyment:
My wife and I spent Sunday and Monday in Milwaukee. Saw a concert on Sunday night, and then had a nice lunch Monday and visited the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. Really neat place consisting of three conoidal domes, each with different flora and fauna. Really wonderful place to visit.
Here's a few pictures for your enjoyment:
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