Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Spuds

I suggest you read my post again.

I could have read it a hundred times and would still be scratching my head. At the same time, I can't think of a more elegant way to express it.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by NWFRS

I use those ceramic insulation tubes. They’re amazing.

I’ve been carrying the same US-made stainless Kershaw Leek for maybe eight years. EDC as well as a work knife. Countless cardboard boxes and copper wire stripping. Still looks new. I use some Goo-Gone to get rid of tape glue and finish with Mpro7 oil and an edge-hone with a ceramic insulation tube. I find them to be just the perfect level of abrasion for restoring an edge.

I’ll give that a go. I have been using Lansky diamond stones.

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by therealstoly

Alas, I was not...



That's fair... and accurate... Ish. However comma I would like to take this opportunity to orate an argument that everyone in that driving environment is in the same shitshow as you are. Therefore, henceforth, and forevermore, the slinging of some version of 50/50 wind screen washer mix raining down upon you like manna from heaven is, at the very least, most welcome.

I'm quite certain there is common ground if, perhaps, I refer you to Exhibit B. Day 4 of 17 you call summer. You've spent the money you swore to your wife you misplaced and have your car detailed to enjoy the next 13 days. Some bloke has decided to negate summer and instead spray what chemically reduces down to some bizarre version of Windex all over your pristine car.

Would you vote for me then?

Follow up question. Are those hubcaps?

Ahaha I'm from CT it snows on and off for 5-6 months of the year. We have to use our washers several times per drive on those days. I guess in SoCal though where it's sunny and 70 everyday all year then it's kind of an odd event.

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[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by NWFRS

I use those ceramic insulation tubes. They’re amazing.

I’ve been carrying the same US-made stainless Kershaw Leek for maybe eight years. EDC as well as a work knife. Countless cardboard boxes and copper wire stripping. Still looks new. I use some Goo-Gone to get rid of tape glue and finish with Mpro7 oil and an edge-hone with a ceramic insulation tube. I find them to be just the perfect level of abrasion for restoring an edge.

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I’ll give that a go. I have been using Lansky diamond stones.

...or the bottom of a coffee cup. No joke.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I could have read it a hundred times and would still be scratching my head. At the same time, I can't think of a more elegant way to express it.

Best compliment I got all month!

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Everybody must be up armoring vehicles and sharpening knifes the day before "E-Day".

that reminds me, i need to do mine. getting dull enough it'll barely cut carboard anymore, and there was the time my dad 'borrowed' it to use as a screwdriver and put a nick in the edge...

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I am not going to lie, my edc knife is pretty dull It is D2 and is a bitch to sharpen so I hate doing it.

i've 'refined' my process down to a 2 steps of a diamond hone, and 1 sandstone hone step.. leaves enough striations for a ragged edge to help with cutting through, but smooth enough to not really feel it in the knife stroke.

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Vote

i did, but still seriously question why the effort. the electoral college has all but decided the result of the state i reside in, so my single vote makes literally no difference in the end result.

Originally Posted by therealstoly

Election Day has me pondering a run for office. For two reasons, really. One, I don't remember my 20s or 30s but the opposition research will provide a recap of everything I cannot recall.

Secondly, and really my single issue platform, is to abolish wind screen washers to operate whilst in motion. There is something about spending 100s of dollars on a car wash/detail/clay bar only to be twelve miles into my drive home and have some jackwagon initiate a bottle draining wind screen cleaning at 70MPH in traffic with no where to go and no time to get there before adopting all the grime from his vehicle.

Road Rage. Death Penalty. Murder. 2nd Amendment. These issues really take on a different meaning in this circumstance. If your wind screen is so filthy that you cannot safely operate a vehicle at 70MPH then you should be forced to deal with that situation long before you get to 70MPH, yes?

Vote for me and I will impose an automatic windscreen washer shutoff at 3MPH for all USDM vehicles. And also, please at least be willing to vote for me so I can relive my 20s and 30s. Thank you all in advance.

i believe your second point needs more refinement. i was with you on your first point. had your second point been chosen to address people running high beams/light bars on main roads, or as others have said, left-lane hogs, i absolutely would have been willing to write you in. as i said, my vote doesn't really matter anyways!

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by soundman98

i did, but still seriously question why the effort. the electoral college has all but decided the result of the state i reside in, so my single vote makes literally no difference in the end result.

The president is not the only choice being made tonight. Believe it or not, down ballot elections affect your day to day more than the presidential election. I agree the electoral college is a bit of a problem nowadays, but there is some weight behind the popular vote in the long run.

But thank you for voting. It matters to me that you did so.

[soundman98]

"there's an xkcd for that"

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Best compliment I got all month!

We're only three days in. Reach for the stars.

[strat61caster]

@soundman98
The president is hopefully not the only thing you voted for this cycle, with local choices often decided by merely thousands of votes.

That being said, continuing to show that the electoral college is outdated and ineffective is the only way to show it should be changed or removed, sitting at home doesn't do that.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

@soundman98
The president is hopefully not the only thing you voted for this cycle, with local choices often decided by merely thousands of votes.

That being said, continuing to show that the electoral college is outdated and ineffective is the only way to show it should be changed or removed, sitting at home doesn't do that.

Not super happy about Prop 22 passing.. Sigh.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by spike021

Not super happy about Prop 22 passing.. Sigh.

Yeah kinda wtfing about a few of the props but that was the big one, seems like Uber lyft and DD got their money's worth.

There's still five million+ ballots in play though so who knows.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Yeah kinda wtfing about a few of the props but that was the big one, seems like Uber lyft and DD got their money's worth.

There's still five million+ ballots in play though so who knows.

Although as I posted that, a friend brought up a legitimate point for 22 passing; his wife is an ASL interpreter, and I guess her normal side gig is hourly contract work for that. So 22 passing helps with that since I guess she doesn't want/need it to be considered a full-time job.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by spike021

Although as I posted that, a friend brought up a legitimate point for 22 passing; his wife is an ASL interpreter, and I guess her normal side gig is hourly contract work for that. So 22 passing helps with that since I guess she doesn't want/need it to be considered a full-time job.

Dude, 22 not passing doesn't fuck up contract workers, your buddy and wife bought into the propaganda. Here's what they were overturning:

https://ballotpedia.org/California_A...y_Bill_5_(2019)

Because it's her side gig she easily qualifies for parts B and C and A just means her contractor can't be a draconian **** about how she performs the work. Literally zero change for her if 22 was struck down.