The New Coffee Room

Aqua snagged a cheap car, moved to New York, and bought a bunch of conflicting bumper stickers just to troll people like us.

I'd like to see what specifically parts of Asia makes up the lions share of that 49% I think we know, but seeing it on a chart drives the point home a little more.

Paperwork at the shop...Heading out for a short run in a bit. Then dinner out w/Mrs, and some of kids, and grandson.

Would prefer to go to sleep before midnight, but that annoys the Mrs, so I'll humor her. End and start the year, 'losing' a battle, lol.

Seems like one of those songs I'd have to hear a number of times to get into.

I've seen Denis DeYoung a couple times in concert....Last time in 2010, when he was 63. Sounded awesome. Would have been fun to see him with Tommy Shaw and the rest of Styx, but apparently he was a bit of a headcase to make reunions last very long.

Personal favorite songs were Rockin the Paradise and Best of Times. Same song..just went in two directions.

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Axtremus using statements from religious leaders to influence discussion on U.S. Federal policy.

Interesting times, to say the least.

Looks fun! Nice and flat area for a ride---hope the weather works out.

Right, but with the obesity epidemic, there is now more mass on the earth, which more than counteracts that.
(leave the science to the professionals, Axe)

Another thing I've noticed, is that I must be doing my runs in the same direction as this faster-spinning...causing the paces on my runs to appear slower...even though that's obviously impossible, since I'm trying harder.

Hoping for a productive day today!

I think this thread was just a test to see who's sick enough to open it, given the headline.

Hmm, see pm!

@jon-nyc said in Piano Party 7/27. Klaus is coming to visit:

Weird German guy at my gym today.

@Klaus Seem in good shape and all, but do you even cycle bro?

@jon-nyc said in Piano Party 7/27. Klaus is coming to visit:

Klaus is in customs. Hopefully they don’t deport him.

Seems he cleared customs; but once they hear his playing, all bets are off.

Congrats and enjoy! Still a few minutes to practice up a piece, take a flight to Jon’s and show off your chops!

On a much smaller scale...Years ago the a/c compressor went out on our minvan. It seized up, causing the most god-awful noise when the engine was running--whether the a/c was in use or not. Replacing wasn't worth the cost...and even taking it out was gonna be a chore. We were able to buy a shorter serpentine belt and just bypassed the damn thing. Traded it in, in the fall...

RIP to your mother in law. It's fortunate she had family that was able to care for her/look out for her during those years. It's difficult to think about what happens for those who have no people on their side able to help.

@LuFins-Dad Yes. I will have all pizzas now delivered to my shop up the street, and tip myself 1000% every time, making all future income tax free. This feels like a rock solid plan.

@mark Two of my (adult) kids have bought cars this way from them this year. So far, both very positive experiences.

I tried....We live a couple doors over on the opposite side of a one lane tunnel. Most of the time, it just a car or two, but occasionally gets backed up so it's a couple minute wait each way. Plus, I'm a fucking cheapskate fiscally responsible enough to just drive over myself.

Our house is just out of range for delivery from our favorite local pizza place...and I refuse to pay the premium for DoorDash. I can't wait to buy a self driving car, so I deliver pizza to myself. Maybe I'll even get sign up as a dasher, so I can get paid to have pizza delivered to me.

@Axtremus said in Pretty sure I couldn’t do this.:

I tried dead hanging again. This time I lasted around 34 seconds, maybe. Still not sure whether it's the arms or the grip that gave out first. Well, both tries need an asterisk because I had to lift my legs throughout -- the metal frame I hung from is too low from the ground; my feet would be on the ground if I didn't lift my legs while hanging from said metal frame.

I have a pull-up/dip bar/etc stand at my shop...But same issue. Have to lift my feet up a bit when going down/hanging. The good news is Grok says that way is "noticeably harder" so give yourself extra credit!

One thing that's I really like about the pull up stand is it's the perfect height to hang wet moving blankets on. Felt neat to use it for something close to its intended purpose (about 70 seconds) but I've gotten my nickels worth in dry blankets, so the rest is gravy.

I'm still running, though a little less and a little slower this year. @89th Registration for Grandmas marathon opens in October....Race isn't until June. Plenty of time to prep. (except for having no time)

@LuFins-Dad said in Now *that’s* some ground clearance:

Pretty sure the tie rods are going to need replaced.

Probably nothing would make him happier than "having" to work on the Jeep some more. Some people enjoy the work more than what the work enables them to do.

Next door neighbors at my shop are an aerospace machine shop. Their 'hobby' is buying tiny little cars, and dropping big fukkin engines in them. Then they head out to the cul de sac in our industrial park, and do donuts until something breaks. Repeat process.