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You should probably not be foruming while driving those roads.

 

Actually, I was playing online chess with another Master at the time. What???

 

Rough times at work lately but I think I see a spot of sunshine trying to break through, at last. Until then, this will make it better for now.

 

COOKIES!

 

F@ck.

https://ktla.com/2019/11/14/shooting-at-saugus-high-school-prompts-lockdown-of-campus-gunman-sought/

At Least 6 Victims After Shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita; Multiple Campuses on Lockdown Amid Search for Gunman

 

Awww F@ck....

 

RIP, Jake Burton Carpenter, snowboard pioneer. 65 years old, from cancer.




I still own this fine specimen, circa 1983.

 

First snowboard was a Burton-never went back to skis.

Which cancer is waiting...? Fück!

 

10 min ago...Shuttle your mtbs with the Cybertruck!
Oh yeah, tesla and mad max for the win....500 miles range for the top line truck

 

That thing is butt ugly.

 

Very much so. But, for 500 miles and zero emissions (assuming there's a truck bed behind that fastback style rear end.) I'd be okay with that. Oh, and price it "democratically" ( like sub-45K...too much to ask?
It is soo ugly. It looks like the vehicular iteration of Musks's face and outfit combined.

 

On the reveal they loaded it with a ATV, which it self lowered the rear and has a built in ramp...Which apparently they also will make.
Starts at $39,900
Can withstand a 9mm shot to the body and comes with semi armored glass.

I kinda like it, but would bring way more attention than I'd care for.
....now if I can only find my checkbook.....

 

A far cry from the original concept. Maybe it looks better in person?

 

The more I look the more I like.

 

I don't exactly like it, but I like that it exists, or at least that it will exist. Guessing the shape will morph slightly into something more palatable before it actually hits the streets. I love that the tonneau is actually called a magic tonneau. Exciting times for automobiles. After living with an EV for a full month I'm really enamored. I imagine when it's time to replace my wife's car it will also be with an EV, though that's a couple years down the road.

 

Is this where the automotive industry is headed as far as exteriors?

 

One thing is for sure, Elon doesn't follow the pack. He makes his own trail. It's very stealth bomber look. Maybe speed radar can't see it....

More I look at it, I think is bad ass. In black....maybe matte black.

Edit: guess this should all be in the automotive thread...

 

RoboCop?

 

No. It makes me think Tesla is out of money. Bending straight lines requires non of that pesky expensive tooling.

I’m interested in a long range EV truck, but not an origami unibody inspired by the GMC Envoy XUV.

 

In other news...

Who’s getting lit and stoked for a Thanksgiving desert ride and visit with Mom and hiz wife? Good answer!

Happy Thanksgiving to all you spoke brothers and sists. Have safe fun!

 

"Thanksgiving desert ride"

I like the sound of those three words together. ENJOY!

 

Fixed it for ya! Pumpkin pie for me please!

 

Flan for dessert on Thanksgiving....yum!!!

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING HOOLIGANS AND HOOLIGALS

 

Frenziness at the feeders today!

 

Prodigious OC climber Brad Gobright has died in El Portrero Chico, Mexico.

Edit: Simul-rappelling accident. No knott in rope ends, no starting from the middle and not watching the rope end.

RIP, Goby. He was a super chill kid with amazing rock skill. Came out of nowhere to unassumingly steal the El Cap Nose speed record from the giants of the sport just a few years ago. 31 years old. Off belay, dude. Condolence to his family and friends.

 

Ahhh crap. That sounds a little careless or reckless on his part. Hate to hear that. Condolences to family and friends.

 

Comments like that would be chastised on climbing media forums. But this not being one... Any of three courses of action, as I wrote, would have saved his life. Plus the decision to not simul-rap to begin with. His partner is lucky to have lived. All for what, to get to the ground 15 minutes faster?

To think of the desperate climbs the guy stuck without a rope, then perishes in a self-inflicted rapping mishap... Some irony there, though not an uncommon theme in rock climbing.

 

Even sadder. I guess it's like Jordie Lunn's recent death. Dude does huge and amazingly difficult things on a bike, but perishes in a routine mishap. Sorry if I angered the climbing community by my comments. Perhaps my ignorance allows more honesty.