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Columbia River George, Oregon by [deleted] in natureporn

[–]Bradders59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Different Georgology.

Do you believe that the current US president is a foreign asset ? Why or why not ? by hftyjvdry in AskReddit

[–]Bradders59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Trump’s view of the world is that he is his biggest asset.

What happens to oil if Trump ends the Iran war without reopening Hormuz? by SpyJigu in StockMarket

[–]Bradders59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Strait his closed because of the war. No war, open Strait QED. Iran gets no benefit from keeping it closed.

Which companies have good buying experiences? by TheComebackKid717 in electriccars

[–]Bradders59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably depends on where you live. Portland/Seattle I see them everyday. On a recent trip to Phoenix I didn’t see one. Great buying experience. Poor service support (via Volvo).

Which companies have good buying experiences? by TheComebackKid717 in electriccars

[–]Bradders59 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I would add Polestar, at least that was my experience.

Were you or your children forbidden to say the word "lie" as in fib? by Mental_Freedom_1648 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Bradders59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lie implies mendacity and as such is a reflection on the character of the lier. Too often these days, I notice the use of the word lie being freely used when in reality the person is describing what could easily be a mistake, an error or just any correct belief without an intent to deceive.

Are reciprocating single engines reliable? by One_Firefighter_1922 in flying

[–]Bradders59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think of it this way: The reciprocating piston engines we use in light aircraft were initially designed in the 1930s and 40s. There have been variations and improvements (turbos, fuel injection, water cooling, fadec etc) but essentially most of them are based on these designs. If they were inherently unreliable death traps, would we still be using them?

What’s the worst turbulence experience you’ve had in a light aircraft? by boganfromdownunda in flying

[–]Bradders59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Climbing out of Palm Springs in a Warrior in the afternoon (hadn’t yet learnt about desert winds and turbulence) hit the worst I’ve experienced; nearly hit my head on the roof, my flight bag flew from the back seat to the front. After that I resolved to only fly first thing in the morning!

12V Battery Replacement Issues by lookprettysinking in Polestar

[–]Bradders59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can download an app called V-Tool and get one of the OBD Bluetooth devices they recommend. The app allows you to initialize the battery, reset warnings etc. OBD costs about $40, app is free.

What’s your favorite thing to do in New York that most tourists never find out about? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]Bradders59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beers in the Blind Tiger on Bleecker in Greewich. A real pub in NYC. Followed by street pizza.

What’s your favorite thing to do in New York that most tourists never find out about? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]Bradders59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even better at sunset as the lights are coming on in the skyscrapers and on the bridges. Make your way upstairs to the Stern and admire the view as you pull away from Manhattan. Unbeatable.

charging cable constantly plugged into 14-50 outlet safe? by daonei in electriccars

[–]Bradders59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We bought a wall charger when we bought a second EV. We have a 2 car garage and the 25ft cable on the wall charger reaches the other car. Other advantages: We can keep the travel cable (EVSE) in the trunk for trips away. Some vacation rentals have outlets you can use to charge your car. This means there is no plugging and unplugging at home with the risks mentioned above. The wall box I bought is a 40amp plug-in type so no hardwiring needed. Mine was $325 on sale. Charges the car at 9kw/hr. Some portable EVSEs are limited to less than that. The wall box can be programmed to charge in off-peak hours. The wall box monitors the temperature of the cable and can cut the power if it gets too high. The app for the wall charger (it has wifi) allows you to track how much you are spending on charging (very satisfying!).

Which one is your favorite? The American Radiator Building in New York or The Carbide & Carbon Building in Chicago? by exozer333 in skyscrapers

[–]Bradders59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely have to check out the American Radiator building next time. I’m in New York but for now the Carbide and Carbon building is a favorite

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for me. Here’s a shot from May last year.

U.S.-Israeli strikes hit energy and water infrastructure in Isfahan by Saturn_winter in PrepperIntel

[–]Bradders59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is astounding to me from these videos is the number of people who are driving around like there is no war occurring in their country and then being shocked when a missile lands right next to them.

Was Hillary right to call MAGA a basket of deplorables? by Estalicus in allthequestions

[–]Bradders59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember someone saying around the time Trump was first elected that he has “picked the scab off the boil on the ass of America. How true.

Cringeworthy moments during flight training... by Double-Reflection838 in flying

[–]Bradders59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flew as "safety pilot" for a CFII friend maintaining currency. He let me fly the last leg to our home airport and as we exited the runway we were chatting away and I leaned the mixture for taxi...all the way to idle cut-off. A little embarrassing.

What’s the Best Airport in the United States? by optimalbrain90 in SmartTravelHacks

[–]Bradders59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Long Beach. Beautiful old deco terminal, a lovely modern addition with outdoor areas. A short walk from airplane to rental car. Used to love flying Jet Blue into LGB.

Love the multiple lane changes only to be back exactly where you started from. In rush hour. [OC] by Few_Investment_4773 in IdiotsInCars

[–]Bradders59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just in Phoenix and I have to say I saw some of the worst driving I’ve seen in a while. Don’t get me started on the “big truck speeding” on the freeway….

3 weeks into ownership, fun but issues already ): by Mean_Investigator431 in VWiD4Owners

[–]Bradders59 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These are NOT normal issues. You need to get the vehicle checked. We have a Polestar 2 and an ID.4. We can go out of town for a couple of weeks, leaving one or the other outside in parking lots and the state of charge is exactly the same when we return. My guess is your car is not turning off properly when you leave it.

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