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01-18-21, 05:31 PM
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That's what I tell my wife. I can get there but everyone around me is going to pay.
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01-18-21, 05:33 PM
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Anyone here ever been in to RC cars?
I downloaded a free simulator and this is way harder than flying RC airplanes IRL.
I downloaded a free simulator and this is way harder than flying RC airplanes IRL.
01-18-21, 05:34 PM
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My wife and I went through a few days of vague COVID symptoms a few weeks ago and antibody tests were offered in my area this morning so my wife and I got tested. We were both negative for antibodies. I was almost hoping that we had had it because it looks like it's going to be sometime yet before we can get vaccinated.
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01-18-21, 05:35 PM
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01-18-21, 05:36 PM
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01-18-21, 05:42 PM
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01-18-21, 05:43 PM
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Maybe I should have been more specific in asking about radio control cars, not just remote control
Although modern slot cars use wireless transmitters, so they fall into that category too.
I should get a picture of my dad's slot car track once he gets it set up. It's way more fun than I ever thought it would be.
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01-18-21, 05:46 PM
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My dad raced slot cars, when I was a kid. There was a big (to me anyway) track at a shop in town where the racers would meet up. He took me with him from time-to-time. He was in his 20s at the time.
01-18-21, 05:48 PM
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This would have been early 60s. There were a lot of tracks back then but like a lot of stuff, it sort of died out.
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01-18-21, 05:49 PM
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01-18-21, 05:51 PM
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I don't have the patience for this, but there are some cyclists who have cassettes and even chainrings that are for "slightly worn" chains, and as the chain wears they break out the worn gears....and resume newer gears for new chain.
I think life is too short to try that approach. I try to change chains when worn by approx 0.75%, change cassette (and now chainrings) when they are worn.
I think life is too short to try that approach. I try to change chains when worn by approx 0.75%, change cassette (and now chainrings) when they are worn.
01-18-21, 05:52 PM
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What are three must-see spots in Chittenango?
01-18-21, 05:53 PM
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Maybe I should have been more specific in asking about radio control cars, not just remote control
Although modern slot cars use wireless transmitters, so they fall into that category too.
I should get a picture of my dad's slot car track once he gets it set up. It's way more fun than I ever thought it would be.
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01-18-21, 05:57 PM
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When I was a kid, I saw an episode of Punky Brewster that got me in to RC for a while. I fantasised about building my own, but never had the budget to go beyond pre-built from a department store.
01-18-21, 05:58 PM
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It's a sleepy little village, but here's a Wizard of Oz festival in the summer.
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01-18-21, 06:04 PM
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I spent 20 mins trying to get the tape started. Wife is sitting on the couch watching me struggling. She comes over and wraps both bars in 20 mins.
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01-18-21, 06:05 PM
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Apologies to those on a calorie count, but I've been liking a Sicilian/Detroit-style pizza recipe that I find on YouTube. Made it for the first time a few days ago, but had enough sauce, cheese and pepperoni left over for another, so I made some more dough today. Mmmmm.
I just don't have the oven to make "normal" pizza to my satisfaction, but this turns out really well in a regular oven at 450⁰
I just don't have the oven to make "normal" pizza to my satisfaction, but this turns out really well in a regular oven at 450⁰
01-18-21, 06:07 PM
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01-18-21, 06:10 PM
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01-18-21, 06:12 PM
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01-18-21, 06:12 PM
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01-18-21, 06:14 PM
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01-18-21, 06:15 PM
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01-18-21, 06:29 PM
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01-18-21, 06:35 PM
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