Mr Info

KC third should also go here:

Chicago, Aug 26-28

Nice @Alphadawg7 Holy Schitt - it’s great having a talented team at so many positions that other teams are waiting for our castoffs.

Gotta be Mayfield. Makes GM 1 (Browns at Panthers) must watch football.

Maybe the 12th of October works better for you.

Old timers week at Shea’s as Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets show is 4 days prior. Alice & Nick combined are > 150 years.

Range anxiety was an issue at first for me. But when I drive distances and found through different apps where chargers were located, I lost that anxiety. There are portable batteries that you can place in your EV that will provide an extra charge if you need it. Maybe you need something like that if you get an EV. @ExiledInIllinois mentioned concern with battery replacement. I have that concern as well though I know Tesla owners who have had their model S approaching 10 yrs. They have lost some range but are not concerned yet with battery replacement. i have taken a different approach. I purchased my Tesla 2 years ago and sold it a few months ago for more than I paid. I will buy another one very soon. They are deploying new battery technology which reduces the battery cells required and thus the weight which results in an increase in range…plus they charge faster. The car is a computer with wheels and technology is constantly changing. I guess I am considered an early adopter but I research before I purchase. High demand for Tesla EVs so may sell and buy another every few years to keep up with technology updates. I sold the car within a week of listing it so feel this approach is cost-effective and keeps up with technology changes.

Adding Spiderman pic for #56

Yes, google maps uses speed limits when calculating drive time. But it also doesn’t use fuel stops in its time calculation. But I am no longer doing a 48 hr cross country meth run by car. When I drive by ICE, there was one fuel stop for a drive from VA to WNY. That was about a 20 min stop. In the EV, there are now 2 stops of 20 min. That is an increase of 20 mins in an EV vs ICE for the 500 mi trip and I am fine with that.

Yes, that would include 6 hrs of charge time. I have used the ABRP app previously and I have found it to be conservative in its planning approach on recharging. I expect that I can prob lower the supercharging stops by 3-4 which would decrease the total recharge time to a bit over 5 hrs. I have not taken a long trip in a while and gas prices have increased. But the last trip I took my calculations for supercharging was about 1/2 to 2/3 the cost of gas for the same miles in a 25-30 mpg ICE vehicle.

I live in central VA and just used the ABRP app to plan a trip to LA. it will take 46 hr and 38 min. It would take 22 supercharges to drive the 2700 miles. I am using a Tesla and it appears there are adequate superchargers along the way. I have driven it all over the east coast with no issues. I usually stop after 3-4 hrs of driving to go to the restroom, get a coffee & snack, & stretch the legs. Supercharge is done in 20-25 mins which is about the right amt of time for a brief stop. Though I would consider another EV manufacturer for my next car, it would have to use Tesla’s supercharger network. I am not going to wait hrs to get a charge to move on when on a long distance trip. I am in a fortunate location which is perfect for an EV. There are 8 free level 2 chargers within 2/3 blocks of my house. I never pay to charge my EV except when on a long drive and use a supercharger. I just drive to one of the local chargers & plug in and walk home. Walk back a few hours later and drive home. All the free EV miles (I do not even plug in at home) helps with ROI in the EV. I realize everyone else is not in this same situation. But a year ago there were only 2 free level 2 chargers within 2/3 blocks of my house but now there are 8. EV infrastructure is occurring.

Check your PM.

You are not 😜 about 9 or 10 wins? Do you feel that is too low or high? Who in the AFC East can challenge the Bills? Not the Jets for a couple of years and that is if their MILF stud is actually a QB. Tua is has been no problem for the Bills D and 17 crushes the Fins D, Jones is meh. That is 6 wins right there.

Too bad 😘 I know I will see you at Titans game.

Hey, my man, I am doing the 1st two and might do the triple header. You can do it. Last year’s game at Fins was my fave road game so would like to go again.

It will be interesting to see how they fit Carol Burnett as Marion into this story.

I believe I read where that includes parking and ~10 minute walk to stadium. Parking is expensive at stadium or nearby lots.

I would be ecstatic for the Vikings to win this division and then go on to represent the NFC in the SB. A great storyline when the Bills win their 1st SB vs the only other team with 4 losses and no wins in SB games.

We are going…worked out a deal with @e-ball for tix. Staying in Santa Monica at the beach. Below is the tailgate info for those unaware. https://fansofbuffalo.com/product/latailgate/?attribute_admission-type=VIP

Thanks for all who are keeping this going. But I believe a day was missed in the last couple of days. Jersey 67 should be today as 21 days from today until training camp starts (July 24) and 41 days until first preseason game.

I do not understand this. I get the infatuation with a manual tranny as I had a 6 speed until this year. But power goes right to the wheels in an EV which is why it can beat any manual tranny as there is no tranny in an EV and no delay in shifting gears. You can shift gears more quickly in a manual than an automatic but it’s certainly not faster than immediate power to the wheels in an EV. I guess some buyer must really enjoy shifting those 2 gears.

My feedback. I did plenty of trips from central VA to WNY in my Tesla. Only 2 quick stops en route every 3 hrs which just allowed enuf time to pee and get a quick snack. No issues with long trips…at least on east coast. i understand the manual tranny like but EVs blow away any muscle car off a stop or on a highway…at least any that I raced.

Do you/have you had one? What is the basis for this? I had one for nearly two years and sold it a few months ago for more than I paid. Most fun and best car I ever owned. Put 10k on it and the only maintenance I had was replacing windshield washer fluid. Planning to get another later this year.

That’s outstanding that you retired so young. My .02. I could have retired but I love what I do. However, I am no longer employed by anyone. I am a consultant and only take consulting contracts that are interesting. I am compensated well so that’s an added benefit. I will line up some volunteering activities when my wife is ready to retire. She runs her own business.

Ok, you have sparked my curiosity. When you say your kids are entering school, do you mean college? Since you are retired, it would seem a little unusual if they were going to elementary school.