Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

It’s very similar to the factory colors but the dark blue has metallic in it. It was his dad’s, who passed away last year, so he wants to make it look new again inside and out. I’ve just been tagging along on his projects so I can learn some stuff.

Respect. I'm super sentimental that way.

[soundman98]

the benefits of internet radio, i learned Gordon Lightfoot passed away yesterday. very popular canadian folk singer. i always find it interesting how close canadian/american music tastes are, but very few canadian artists manage to break into the american scene..

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by soundman98

the benefits of internet radio, i learned Gordon Lightfoot passed away yesterday. very popular canadian folk singer. i always find it interesting how close canadian/american music tastes are, but very few canadian artists manage to break into the american scene..

There are far, far more Canadian artists in the US scene than you would ever believe. Just many of them pretend to have originated in the US so you never will know. Same with actors.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by soundman98

the benefits of internet radio, i learned Gordon Lightfoot passed away yesterday. very popular canadian folk singer. i always find it interesting how close canadian/american music tastes are, but very few canadian artists manage to break into the american scene..

Very sad to hear he's gone. The next decade is going to be a sad one for the music industry in general IMO as the artists from the 60's and 70's pass on.

If it comes right down to it, the type of music represented by Gordon Lightfoot and other "storytellers" are my favorite. Not all of it is Folk, but much of it is. Harry Chapin, Meat Loaf, James Taylor, Neil Diamond, and a few others.

Mind you I love some head banging Rock and Metal too, but it's the storytellers I can listen to every day, over and over again.

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

There are far, far more Canadian artists in the US scene than you would ever believe. Just many of them pretend to have originated in the US so you never will know. Same with actors.

We are everywhere! Sorry about this but would you please stand in line and kindly wait to be assimilated? Resistance is impolite but we understand you still think you won your invasion of the great white north back in 1812.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

We are everywhere! Sorry about this but would you please stand in line and kindly wait to be assimilated? Resistance is impolite but we understand you still think you won your invasion of the great white north back in 1812.

We all know its a secret alliance between Canada and Mexico. What we don't know is what the new name will be. Canico? Mexada? It's all about long term revenge, we get that.

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

We all know its a secret alliance between Canada and Mexico. What we don't know is what the new name will be. Canico? Mexada? It's all about long term revenge, we get that.

Came.





We came, we saw, we conquered.

[spcmafia]

Not really sure how advanced a repair level such as a TOB replacement is, but it sort of left me in a semi state of awe and shock. Shock because I still cannot believe I was able to do the work, and awe because it is amazing how great the engineering behind all parts in this car is. Sure, some stuff has to be wiggled, lifted a little, but nothing that requires extreme removals or modifications.



On the other hand, I like how my tool collection is growing, most of all, my knowledge on cars. It was a learning process throughout the whole repair, learning names, locations, etc. So even though I was in a lot of pain afterwards (My chiropractor is going to love this tale), I am just surrounded with satisfaction on how much this car has helped me grow as an enthusiast.



Most important. I know I've said this before, is this forum community. I truly appreciate all of you and the vast knowledge contained within the forum.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

Not really sure how advanced a repair level such as a TOB replacement is, but it sort of left me in a semi state of awe and shock. Shock because I still cannot believe I was able to do the work, and awe because it is amazing how great the engineering behind all parts in this car is. Sure, some stuff has to be wiggled, lifted a little, but nothing that requires extreme removals or modifications.



On the other hand, I like how my tool collection is growing, most of all, my knowledge on cars. It was a learning process throughout the whole repair, learning names, locations, etc. So even though I was in a lot of pain afterwards (My chiropractor is going to love this tale), I am just surrounded with satisfaction on how much this car has helped me grow as an enthusiast.



Most important. I know I've said this before, is this forum community. I truly appreciate all of you and the vast knowledge contained within the forum.

As someone who is used to working on shit that was designed by someone who has never taken anything apart(shaking my fist in the air at KTM engineers ) I love how easy the twins are to work on.

[Ultramaroon]

Like any good tractor, it was designed with a strong emphasis on serviceability.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Like any good tractor, it was designed with a strong emphasis on serviceability.

lol

[Ultramaroon]

Just listened to a quick interview with Geoffrey Hinton. Ugh.

https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...chine-learning

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Just listened to a quick interview with Geoffrey Hinton. Ugh.

Well we know who our canary is as Skynet is 100% taking him out first.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Just listened to a quick interview with Geoffrey Hinton. Ugh.

https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...chine-learning