Post Whoring 7 - 2020

[302BOB]

ChrisM, Cherish your time with your daughter!!! Everybody says "they grow up so fast". I never paid that no mind when my Son was growing up. but in the blink of an eye, he's a 27 yr old man now....................................................................

 

[Ludachris]

ChrisM, Cherish your time with your daughter!!! Everybody says "they grow up so fast". I never paid that no mind when my Son was growing up. but in the blink of an eye, he's a 27 yr old man now....................................................................

My daughters are 10 and 13 right now. I know I'm going to look up from my monitor one day and wonder what happened to the time.

 

[ChrisM]

One thing I really like about Japan is that they are big on reusing things. They've got a chain of stores called "Hard Off" (and I just realized why they're called that while typing this) that have several different branches...Hard Off is the "everything" store. They have Hobby Off for...hobbies, Mode Off for clothes, and a few others. You can go to these stores and find second-hand everything. Golf clubs, toys, decorations, plates, you name it, they've probably got it. I mean everything. Cameras from decades ago. Some of the stores are like time machines. The nice thing about the Japanese is that they really take care of their stuff too, so when they take it to these stores the items are already in good condition and each of the stores usually has employees who spend their time repairing and cleaning stuff before putting it on the shelves, so you can get some really quality stuff for much cheaper than new. We find lots of great gifts and things to use.

One of my other hobbies is keeping planted aquariums. I have a couple cheap framed fish tanks but I've always wanted a quality all-glass tank with no frames. Well, today the wife and I were browsing a new Hard Off and I could not believe it...I found the exact tank I've wanted for $10. These tanks are normally hundreds of dollars and I got it for $10 freaking dollars. Just needs some TLC to clean off lime stains but it's otherwise in great shape. So stoked. I'm really going to miss some things about this place when we finally leave.

Current framed tank:


New tank being checked for leaks (there aren't any of course. The Japanese would never sell a leaky tank, even used).

 

[302 Hi Pro]

My time with Japanese taught me many things, off the top of my head I’d have to say:

Be in harmony with your environment.

Continuous improvement in all things.

Good people.

 

[302BOB]

One thing I really like about Japan is that they are big on reusing things. They've got a chain of stores called "Hard Off" (and I just realized why they're called that while typing this) that have several different branches...Hard Off is the "everything" store. They have Hobby Off for...hobbies, Mode Off for clothes, and a few others. You can go to these stores and find second-hand everything. Golf clubs, toys, decorations, plates, you name it, they've probably got it. I mean everything. Cameras from decades ago. Some of the stores are like time machines. The nice thing about the Japanese is that they really take care of their stuff too, so when they take it to these stores the items are already in good condition and each of the stores usually has employees who spend their time repairing and cleaning stuff before putting it on the shelves, so you can get some really quality stuff for much cheaper than new. We find lots of great gifts and things to use.

One of my other hobbies is keeping planted aquariums. I have a couple cheap framed fish tanks but I've always wanted a quality all-glass tank with no frames. Well, today the wife and I were browsing a new Hard Off and I could not believe it...I found the exact tank I've wanted for $10. These tanks are normally hundreds of dollars and I got it for $10 freaking dollars. Just needs some TLC to clean off lime stains but it's otherwise in great shape. So stoked. I'm really going to miss some things about this place when we finally leave.

Current framed tank:
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New tank being checked for leaks (there aren't any of course. The Japanese would never sell a leaky tank, even used).
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For $10 bucks, I could that thing in the back yard during the dog days of summer.....

 

[ChrisM]

Anyone have a suggestion for a long term battery tender? The storage unit where it's currently at automatically shuts off the power after 30 minutes.

 

[Grant 302]

Anyone have a suggestion for a long term battery tender? The storage unit where it's currently at automatically shuts off the power after 30 minutes.

Look at Noco. I like that they go right back to the same charge mode if there’s a power outage after the power is restored.

 

[ChrisM]

I know we have some Elon Musk fans in here...does he have a book? I'm curious to learn more about his goals and aspirations from the guy himself, especially as it relates to SpaceX.

 

[Grant 302]

I don’t know about a book. Interested if you find a good one.

But my understanding is the main goal for SpaceX is to go to Mars.

My main interest in them is in the engine tech.

 

[ChrisM]

I don’t know about a book. Interested if you find a good one.

But my understanding is the main goal for SpaceX is to go to Mars.

My main interest in them is in the engine tech.

The Mars mission is my primary interest. I'll let you know what I find.

 

[302BOB]

Tyme to freshen this thread to August!.....The title of this thread says it all....thanks to Grant...............................

 

[302BOB]

Many wives are suspicious of this thread with its title...posters beware....could be why there's not that much activity here anymore...I keep my Hon busy in the kitchen when I'm here......I may have to check for food poisoning down the road........................

 

[TymeSlayer]

And I thought it was because you finally fell asleep.

 

[302BOB]

And I thought it was because you finally fell asleep.

Do you think it's easy being "rust"??

 

[TymeSlayer]

From one bag of rust to another, no sir.

 

[302BOB]

Rust does sleep once in a while, but not for that long........what happened to that darn remote and where did Son put those Boss keys?????...many questions, few answers.......

 

[302BOB]

Approaching 5:30 AM....I have to leave TMO to float on it's own now.....If I don't hit the hay before sunrise I may have urges to own a Camaro.......or worse a Challenger.....

 

[302BOB]

Article in today's Sunday paper...."Artificial Intelligence vs. human stupidity"...is there any difference????...I would pick AI if I was picking sides...........to be on my side.......

 

[302BOB]

Another Commentary in today's paper..."Nomads taking over the green"...The writer couldn't find an empty bench on the town green to enjoy his lunch because the homeless people were all there. Where else they gonna go.???? In your back yard???...I doubt it!!!..They used to have shelters to go to, but those have all closed because of covid...covid is delivering a slow death to many who don't even have it.................and many who do have it!!!...Still gotta find that rant and rave support group..................with the presidential election around the corner this may become more than I want to handle.....Biden taking horse riding lessons since the post office is switching to horse delivery.Trump had nothing to do with this.....................He insists Prompt mail delivery is on the top of his agenda!...you can't make this stuff up if you tried!!!

 

[302BOB]

My old pal Rodney is helping the Post Office with their Anticipated rush during the upcoming election debacle...He bought a bike with a basket in front to help out...He says the training wheels will come off soon................