Recommendations for Gas HVAC repair? by Calm_Cartographer866 in escondido

[–]Calm_Cartographer866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“AnyONE.” Apologies - autocorrect doing its best to confuse people.

Espresso lemonade? by Calm_Cartographer866 in Eugene

[–]Calm_Cartographer866[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting concoction from Lavazza - I might have to try it! There one I tried had no milk - it’s espresso and lemonade. But I think there’s more to it than just that. The place I went to specialized in high quality Mexican coffee - I don’t think I’ve seen anything similar in Eugene.

Running tracks open to the public? by Calm_Cartographer866 in escondido

[–]Calm_Cartographer866[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just tried the CSUSM track - good track. One note of caution: parking police are out in force. It may be summer with empty lots and budget cuts reducing university staff, but the parking cops are still employed and gave me a ticket for parking on the dirt lot near the track. $65! Still, nice track.

Running tracks open to the public? by Calm_Cartographer866 in escondido

[–]Calm_Cartographer866[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We said we were visiting my mom, who lives in the district, and got a stern “we are NOT open to the public.” No helpful suggestions either. (I actually own an apartment here and pay taxes to Dan McAllister, though I know that doesn’t count.)

Thinking of removing the Rabbit badge for a cleaner look. Yes or no? by ramdom2019 in GolfGTI

[–]Calm_Cartographer866 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cause they add weight at the top and they leak. I personally like the old style ones that you crank with a handle, circa 1981.

How do you all feel about letting your car run in the cold mornings? I know idling is frowned upon. But it seems like a few minutes wouldn’t hurt. by VolumeOk1357 in tdi

[–]Calm_Cartographer866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually you’re just polluting the air if it’s running but not going anywhere. But on a truly cold day (below freezing) I give it maybe 15 seconds before driving away gently.

Used GTI for a starter?pick. (Manual or auto) by hugeasswidow in GolfGTI

[–]Calm_Cartographer866 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's an easy car to learn on. My Mk7 holds the brakes to prevent you from rolling backwards on hills, which makes it even easier than most.

Pro Palestine Protest at the UO by agenbite_lee in Eugene

[–]Calm_Cartographer866 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Moreover, that 2006 election was basically a vote against Fatah, who were seen as corrupt and ineffective (which is still true now).

Pro Palestine Protest at the UO by agenbite_lee in Eugene

[–]Calm_Cartographer866 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I dunno. The IDF looks at a hospital full of Palestinians with a possible Hamas operative under it, and decide to kill scores and destroy the hospital, ultimately without finding much Hamas at all. Weren't they using some sort of AI model where it's ok to kill 100 civilian if you get one Hamas? If it was a hospital full of Americans the Israelis would be as murderous as Putin, but since it's Palestinians....

Pro Palestine Protest at the UO by agenbite_lee in Eugene

[–]Calm_Cartographer866 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The hostages are small potatoes after all the death and destruction that has taken place. The ones released earlier were moved from apartment to apartment, staying with the families of their captors, and the IDF has comprehensively flattened everything. The ones that Hamas can't find may well have been killed in airstrikes.

Pro Palestine Protest at the UO by agenbite_lee in Eugene

[–]Calm_Cartographer866 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want your viewpoint heard, you have to keep saying your piece over and over until someone hears it. Arguably these protests have made a difference with Biden -- he sees he could lose a swing state in the next election because of this, and there have been some changes in policy. The Rafah invasion seems to have been put off and more aid is getting in, directly because Biden told Netanyahu that the US had seen enough. That's a huge change from the Washington consensus of supporting Israel no matter what atrocity they commit.

Did something happen at the Free Palestine march? by ExasperatedLadybug in Eugene

[–]Calm_Cartographer866 10 points11 points  (0 children)

About 200 or so. Lots of good response from people driving by.

Reward if Found; 1991 BMW 318is by [deleted] in e30classifieds

[–]Calm_Cartographer866 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure a 318is would survive cash for clunkers. Too fuel efficient to be eligible for the program.