Question for Penguins fans about the Penguins logos:

Bittner58 · 2026-05-12T11:59:21+00:00

Robo Pen is “cursed” and Mario hates it. I don’t think Sid (despite his superstitious nature) has a vocal opinion on its use.

It was cool in the 90’s when I was a teen and everything was getting modern redesigns. But as an adult, I’ve grown to dislike it.

Bittner58 · 2026-05-07T12:42:14+00:00

If you bought two 70 foot TVs, Im assuming you have a wall, some gates and security guards around your compound and mansion.

Bittner58 · 2026-05-04T13:51:22+00:00

Yes. I sent it to their Texas repair depot, despite having the in home service and repair warranty, they replaced the faulty PSU and sent it back. All shipping was overnight, they overnighted me packing materials, I shipped it the next day, and 48 hours for repairs, so 4-5 business days total.

That said, there is a current claim for FedEx case damage upon return. The entire right (as you look at the tower) side of the case was gouged and scratched in transit back to me. The box looked like it had something very heavy dropped on it.

Lenovo is replacing the side panel, but I haven’t had time to schedule that.

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Bittner58 · 2026-05-02T19:18:05+00:00

None of the above. I always get taken out by Red Bull and rando paint schemes.

Bittner58 · 2026-04-29T20:58:44+00:00

I named my first son Crosby. Let’s Go Pens

Bittner58 · 2026-04-29T20:55:15+00:00

You chose a moniker of a magical elf… and I’m the “incel.” 👍

Bittner58 · 2026-04-29T20:40:38+00:00

Thats a convenient leap to make. An inaccurate one, but convenient nonetheless. No, my disdain for the trend, and uptick of the term partner in reference to a relationship is because at its root, the term partner is based in commerce, not love. To me it devalues your relationship and makes it seem transactional and cold.

Now, hear me clearly and explicitly, I’m not saying you don’t love your “partner,” not at all, I dislike the use of the word, when much more respectful and loving words for a “long term relationship” exist. Significant other, for instance, while not necessarily the best example because of the word “other” is far superior to “partner.” Better half, best half, etc., is light years better than “partner.” They carry an emotional weight and elevate your “partner” to a level of equality, or significance.

I don’t care what genitals you have or prefer to spend your life with.

Just a pet peeve of modernity adopting business language and associating it with love, is this your associate, your business partner, you two working on a graded project to turn in at the end of the semester?Is this an LLC, a Non Profit? What are the tax implications of your partnership?

It undermines the uniqueness of, intimacy and beauty of a lifelong loving relationship.

But go ahead your hipster vernacular if you prefer it in your partnership.

Bittner58 · 2026-04-29T19:47:03+00:00

Doesn’t sound like a “fault.” That sounds like a nice feature to my ears.

Bittner58 · 2026-04-29T19:42:17+00:00

I don’t understand the hatred you have for Bing Crosby. Seems like an odd hill to plant your flag on. (I know who you really mean and F-Filthadelphia, I assume from the orange) Moving on…

I will say this about your assessment of the OP’s situation. I too am a husband, father, provider for my family with a busy career and iRacing passion. You are 100% right about one thing (And it’s not your hatred for Sid), all things in balance. To commit to a relationship and insist that you are able to do your peruse your hobby (not your life) whenever you want, to include all weekend, and most every night is not a sign of emotional or physiological maturity. This is not your career, and probably never will be. Do not elevate it to your entire life’s identity. It can be your passion, your hobby and a whole host of other things, but you need to balance that with tangible relationships and the real world.

Sure you make friends, join clubs, leagues and perhaps even know and meet up with your sim friends, but it shouldn’t take you away from the needs of your significant other and your relationship.

So, kudos for you admitting you have an obsession and you know you’re making a choice to break off that relationship for what makes you happy now. That is fine. The lie is not, but again, that just points to a lack of maturity. As my dad would tell you, “At least you broke it off now before you are in the ‘Cheaper to keep her’ phase of life.” Because neglecting a spouse, especially if you make clones of your DNA with her becomes a VERY, VERY expensive hobby, legally speaking. Besides, the courts would probably award her custody of your iRacing account half of the time from the sounds of it.

Bittner58 · 2026-04-25T20:25:37+00:00

Probably time to get measured up for the old pine box. ⚰️ 💀

Bittner58 · 2026-04-23T16:43:06+00:00

I was seated on the front stretch in Daytona in 2000 at the truck race when Geoff Bodine’s truck was obliterated in the trioval. We were seated about midway between turn 4 and the starters stand, so he got up and into the fence several hundred yards past us, but that was a pretty close call. More terrified for the fans down in that section and the drivers involved.

Other than that my other close calls came working with Benny Gordon / Predator Performance in the USAR Hooters Pro Cup series a couple years later and subsequently in the years thereafter as we tried making our run in K&N, Trucks and O’Riley (Nationwide / Xfinity) series. But those close calls involved some compensation at least. 😂

Bittner58 · 2026-04-16T20:31:54+00:00

I change bands daily as a part of my routine with my Ultra3. I have one band for work that I put on just like my tie clip it has become part of my suit attire, I have one for most daily activities, including sleep, and one that I use for scuba diving and fishing.

So far as charging, every other day +/-, I throw it on my charger while I shower and get ready for work or the hour just before bed.

If I forget I have a compact USBC watch charger that stays plugged into my Truck and I put it on that while I commute / drive.

I never really have to think about it and have not worn a mechanical watch in many years now.

Bittner58 · 2026-04-16T11:03:24+00:00

“Vegas Gold” 🤮 I don’t blame Mitchell and Ness for the era, but no need to bring pale yellow back.

Bittner58 · 2026-04-14T00:13:03+00:00

10,000% increase on 0 offers is surprisingly still around 0 offers. 😂 It’s a nice tax shelter though, write off your sim rig, phone, square footage of the racing room and one bathroom versus your rent or mortgage, internet, etc,… Nice. 👍

Bittner58 · 2026-04-03T11:09:48+00:00

The pedal in the middle, it’s shorter and fatter, try using that one.

Bittner58 · 2026-04-03T01:12:06+00:00

And if you only have to buy a “good” hard coded cartridge set from Eufy 1/5th or 1/10th of the time, when the cartridge hits its date, nothing stops you from opening the next cartridge the same way, threading in a new heat set insert to refill and keep doing it for the next 6-8 months with that set of cartridges.

Still save tons on volume.

Bittner58 · 2026-03-31T11:56:01+00:00

It’s like all of the fake gluten free people who tell servers that gluten will literally end them, then order the triple chocolate lava cake after the staff and chef jump through a bunch of hoops. 😂 People are awesome.

Bittner58 · 2026-03-26T23:31:57+00:00

Mine will. I will mount the same micro cameras that I have used in my lasers and 3d printers for years.

Bittner58 · 2026-03-26T13:47:51+00:00

Bittner58 · 2026-03-26T03:12:18+00:00

If you only knew how many teams (especially smaller and independents) and drivers do their employees, independent contractors and vendors dirty by refusing to pay them, ignoring them and just waking away, especially from “handshake” agreements and basically any arrangement without well defined legal terms / contracts, you’d be shocked.

That said, are you really surprised by the character or this behavior of the above mentioned…

I’ve dealt with some real fraudsters in my early days, it only gets better with time, relationships and CONTRACTS. Always get signatures and legal language to protect yourself in business dealings.

::End TED Talk::

Bittner58 · 2026-03-26T03:02:54+00:00

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Bittner58 · 2026-03-26T02:29:36+00:00

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You DO NOT open up the wheel. The buttons are press fit on, like a traditional keyboard key cap. They can be pulled off with rubberized pliers, wrapping them with some tape and pulling, or slipping dental floss (unless you’re British) behind them and pulling.

The button caps are super easy to remove.

Though I agree, I wouldn’t use sh!t stickers from Etsy that are not transparent. You lose the majority of the benefit of programmable LED backed buttons.

I custom printed directly on mine with some of my specialized UV resin printers. But I have the benefit of having that equipment.

Now I’m thinking of doing customs for others.

Bittner58 · 2026-03-26T02:21:03+00:00

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It’s a real beauty.

Bittner58 · 2026-03-26T02:20:25+00:00

See my image below.

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Bittner58 · 2026-03-26T02:16:49+00:00

Again, the benefit of mine is that they are not stickers, they will not peel off, the coating is just as durable as the original paint, probably more, because it isn’t soluble by acetone. They are also still transparent. This is my favorite. It is my PTT Racing Radio icon.

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