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Old 01-24-23, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
17 days colder than normal/14 warmer. Now counting ability is too much to ask for here. Help.
Whatever. 14 is still too many.
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Cannot argue that. Check out Mini repair costs and frequency before you buy one. I'd only own with a warranty.
Actually I probably would not get one of those because any new car MUST fit the Habanero in the back. Mini and Miata likely fail that test.
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Originally Posted by datlas
Actually I probably would not get one of those because any new car MUST fit the Habanero in the back. Mini and Miata likely fail that test.
I was actually able to put TWO bikes in the Dodge once, though it was a tight squeeze. Another rider, 12 miles from home, suffering from heat and overexertion. We had to talk him into letting me drive him home. "Oh, I'll be fine. I'm just feeling lightheaded and nauseous and neither food nor drink is making that better."
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Originally Posted by datlas
Actually I probably would not get one of those because any new car MUST fit the Habanero in the back. Mini and Miata likely fail that test.
Hitch rack.
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Originally Posted by genejockey
I was actually able to put TWO bikes in the Dodge once, though it was a tight squeeze. Another rider, 12 miles from home, suffering from heat and overexertion. We had to talk him into letting me drive him home. "Oh, I'll be fine. I'm just feeling lightheaded and nauseous and neither food nor drink is making that better."
I was asked to drive a drunk guy in a friend's car after the Texas Rangers opening day some years ago. Offered to drive him home, but he insisted on being taken to his car in Fort Worth that was parked by mine at my friend's office. Got to his car, and he was passed out in the back seat and could not be wakened. Ended up leaving him there.
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Originally Posted by datlas
Actually I probably would not get one of those because any new car MUST fit the Habanero in the back. Mini and Miata likely fail that test.
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I hated my truck's manual when I lived in Illinois and drove a lot more, especially in traffic.

Here where I'm in the mountains fairly regularly, I've come to like it a lot more. I also don't drive it much anymore, which helps.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
I was asked to drive a drunk guy in a friend's car after the Texas Rangers opening day some years ago. Offered to drive him home, but he insisted on being taken to his car in Fort Worth that was parked by mine at my friend's office. Got to his car, and he was passed out in the back seat and could not be wakened. Ended up leaving him there.
Guys, amirite? We're idiots.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Hitch rack.
My friend with the Taycan uses a roof-top "Sea Sucker" rack which I refer to as a "Cock Sucker" rack.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
But, does it roll to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds?
That calls for pre-placement of your head on the headrest.
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Originally Posted by genejockey
We're idiots.
We?
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
We?
Tell me you've never said, "No, no, I'll be fine!" when you really needed at least some help.
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I'm trying to shed the 10 pounds I gained since DST ended, and the Food Holidays began. Now I'm remembering the unpleasant part of losing weight - feeling hungry.
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I'm trying to shed the 10 pounds I gained since DST ended, and the Food Holidays began. Now I'm remembering the unpleasant part of losing weight - feeling hungry.
Ride more. Eat less.
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Originally Posted by datlas
Ride more. Eat less.
Allow me to introduce you to my current nemesis - Darkness.
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Tell me you've never said, "No, no, I'll be fine!" when you really needed at least some help.
That's a very broad category.

I wouldn't equate failing to ask for instructions with driving a car while intoxicated.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
I often appreciate that my wife will not drive my car. Makes for a harmonious relationship.
Same. My wife refuses to drive my 4Runner. #Thatsashame
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Same. My 4Runner is too big for her. #Thatsashame
I've managed to make Mrs. GJ afraid of the awesome power of the Dodge, which is nice because then I never have to re-adjust the seat and mirrors. She liked driving the Subaru, and every time she did, I'd spend the next several days trying to recreate the seat position etc. it had been before, while never being certain that I was able to.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
That's a very broad category.

I wouldn't equate failing to ask for instructions with driving a car while intoxicated.
Instructions?
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That calls for pre-placement of your head on the headrest.
Yes, it does.

Same if you push it off a cliff.
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My friend with the Taycan uses a roof-top "Sea Sucker" rack which I refer to as a "Cock Sucker" rack.
Our Jeep is for the bikes. I really like the hitch rack.
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Guys, amirite? We're idiots.
Nah, it was the smart move. I wanted to get home after a long day at the ballpark.

I didn't know the guy, and he lived about 40 miles away.
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City dog looks so out of place

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Allow me to introduce you to my current nemesis - Darkness.
Would you rather light a candle or curse the darkness? Consider lights and/or the trainer/Zwift.
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
City dog looks so out of place

As I understand it, Standard Poodles are bouncy, fun dogs whose owners make them look like snotty sophisticates. You gotta wonder if they notice or care.
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