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Old 05-24-22, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DMC707
Well, i try-- although you saying that gives me flashbacks to my GF getting frustrated at me for almost anything

"Youre doing it wrong !!!! "

TMI, what happens in the bedroom (or doesn't) should stay in the bedroom.
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Old 05-24-22, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
TMI, what happens in the bedroom (or doesn't) should stay in the bedroom.
Like hanging a new ceiling fan or re-positioning a dresser ?

Once after failing to unclog a toilet i had to call a plumber -- who had to resort to using an industrial drain auger through the vent on top of the roof --- her response? "Oh how i miss (insert ex husbands name) ! He could fix anything ! You cant even unclog a toilet!"

To which my reply was "I did fix the problem! With my debit card !"


Rant over --- i guess that actually DID get into TMI territory

--sorry gents
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Originally Posted by DMC707
Like hanging a new ceiling fan or re-positioning a dresser ?

Once after failing to unclog a toilet i had to call a plumber -- who had to resort to using an industrial drain auger through the vent on top of the roof --- her response? "Oh how i miss (insert ex husbands name) ! He could fix anything ! You cant even unclog a toilet!"

To which my reply was "I did fix the problem! With my debit card !"


Rant over --- i guess that actually DID get into TMI territory

--sorry gents

So you have a clogged toilet in your bedroom? Who designed your house, Elon Musk?
"I call it the hyperpooper. Wake up, and there it is."
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Old 05-24-22, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
So you have a clogged toilet in your bedroom? Who designed your house, Elon Musk?
"I call it the hyperpooper. Wake up, and there it is."

Sort of -- mater bathroom

But the "Youre doing it wrong !!!!!! " has also applied to replacing under sink garbage disposals (I dont know how a human being can break 2 of those in a year but that woman can )
I also cant drive, install toilet paper properly and in the right direction, have no work ethic, sleep too much, drink too much beer, watch television shows that dont support a peaceful, harmonious lifestyle -- and most famously ----- i cant even swim with dolphins correctly because after analyzing all the photographs that were taken at the dolphin swim, it was reported to me that i was not "displaying enough enthusiasm - almost like i didnt even want to be there !!!!!! " (she uses exclamation points a lot )

But sigh - thats what love is all about

but to get back on topic - im sure i could mess up letting an auto driving car squire me about town too

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Originally Posted by unterhausen
I saw something that said 1/3 of all crashes in the U.S. were caused by texting. Unsourced, so I'm just passing it on so you can pass it on unsourced.

If that's true, probably the low quality tesla self-driving is better.

I traveled to DC last week and all the Tesla drivers were really tentative. There was always heavy traffic though, so I did wonder if it was the way that autopilot (sic) behaves in heavy traffic.
remember that famous quote... "85% of all stats are made up on the spot"
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Old 05-24-22, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
They are pretty quiet, i have a bad habit of turning into traffic without looking and use my ears a lot. Have been surprised by electric cars but its almost always a Tesla when the driver is clueless.
you might want to invest in a varia if you are doing this
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Originally Posted by Germany_chris
TBH I can't hear them or any other electric car at parking lot speeds, while I have many philosophical issues with electric cars their silence is my most immediate concern.
True, but to keep up with Larry (or to pass him), even the quietest car is making a lot of road noise..
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Old 05-24-22, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DMC707
i guess that actually DID get into TMI territory
Ya’ think?
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Old 05-24-22, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by jaxgtr
you might want to invest in a varia if you are doing this
I think the varia is very silly but if it helps people get out there and cycle on the roads im all for it.
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
could be.. maybe I also have a bias against electric vehicles in general because I can't hear them
Mirrors, I suggest mirrors, that and beginning to understand that you are not a bat, and don't navigate or judge potential obstacles by echolocation. Contrary to popular, on this forum anyway, human's have a very bad sense directional hearing. Instead of relying on sound to sense traffic coming up behind you, use a mirror, or look over your shoulder, both are infinitely more effective.

I am amazed that deaf bicycle riders even live one day on the streets.
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Old 05-24-22, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
They are pretty quiet, i have a bad habit of turning into traffic without looking and use my ears a lot. Have been surprised by electric cars but its almost always a Tesla when the driver is clueless.
So what you're saying, is you're clueless, and you are blaming it on the drivers of Teslas.
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Old 05-24-22, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
They are pretty quiet, i have a bad habit of turning into traffic without looking and use my ears a lot. Have been surprised by electric cars but its almost always a Tesla when the driver is clueless.
You turn into traffic without looking, but it's the drivers that are clueless?
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Old 05-24-22, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by phughes
Mirrors, I suggest mirrors, that and beginning to understand that you are not a bat, and don't navigate or judge potential obstacles by echolocation. Contrary to popular, on this forum anyway, human's have a very bad sense directional hearing. Instead of relying on sound to sense traffic coming up behind you, use a mirror, or look over your shoulder, both are infinitely more effective.

I am amazed that deaf bicycle riders even live one day on the streets.
Careful, I was blasted for suggesting to someone else to also use a mirror. And then that same person cited that some jurisdictions are requiring EVs to have noise generators.
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Ya’ think?

got lost in my ranting and raving for a minute there

But i tuned into P&R for a while and im now cured
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I have noticed Model S owners tending to floor it but then why else would you buy one?
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I'm more concerned about being nailed by a pickup truck than a Tesla. Two issues there. (1) some of them have mirrors that stick out several feet from the truck body, right about head level. I can easily picture me getting hit even as the truck stays in its lane. (2) some of them are pulling trailers that are wider than the trucks. I can easily picture the truck getting by me and then me getting hit by the trailer.
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Originally Posted by tomato coupe
You turn into traffic without looking, but it's the drivers that are clueless?
I trust my ears, I am not a clueless rider. psychopaths like musk want their EVs to be quieter which really grinds my gears
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Originally Posted by Daniel4
Careful, I was blasted for suggesting to someone else to also use a mirror. And then that same person cited that some jurisdictions are requiring EVs to have noise generators.
People would roast me on the group rides if I showed up with mirrors
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
People would roast me on the group rides if I showed up with mirrors
I had a mirror in my drops, never had anyone roasting me.

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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
I think the varia is very silly but if it helps people get out there and cycle on the roads im all for it.
So being able to know that something is approaching from behind around 300 ft so it gives you advance is silly.... got it.

Note to self, create thread on selling my Varia.
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Originally Posted by Daniel4
Careful, I was blasted for suggesting to someone else to also use a mirror. And then that same person cited that some jurisdictions are requiring EVs to have noise generators.
I know, Got forbid a person actually utilizes a device that enables them to actually see rather than try to echolocate.
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
I trust my ears, I am not a clueless rider. psychopaths like musk want their EVs to be quieter which really grinds my gears
You trust your ears, don't look, almost get hit because you didn't hear... Okay... Brilliant!
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
People would roast me on the group rides if I showed up with mirrors
Everyone else roasts you for turning into traffic without looking, then blaming almost getting hit on Tesla drivers.
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Originally Posted by LarrySellerz
I trust my ears, I am not a clueless rider.
Evidence points to the contrary.
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Originally Posted by jaxgtr
I had a mirror in my drops, never had anyone roasting me.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00168K3IY...language=en_US
I guess we ride in different circles, I would absolutely get roasted for bringing a mirror. its not racey at all, nobody would take me seriously

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