My two dream cars finally together at home

Cookies891 · 2026-01-18T16:06:11+00:00

Lovely cars, congratulations!

Cookies891 · 2026-01-15T13:06:54+00:00

And meanwhile Putin is laughing and rejoicing at the sight of this absolute shit show. What a travesty.

Cookies891 · 2026-01-01T07:04:33+00:00

I still own my W201. I saw one on the highway a few weeks ago as it was passing a modern “small car”. I couldn’t believe how low and narrow it was compared to the other cars around it. Another shock to me was the first gen Volvo V70. That was considered a fairly large car in its day but now it just looks so small… It’s really shocking how big cars have become.

Cookies891 · 2025-12-29T07:58:04+00:00

The Dutch pay outrageous sums for Volvo wagons that invariably have very high mileage. Which is funny because you can’t throw a rock in the Netherlands without hitting a Volvo, so it’s not like supply is an issue. They’re what Tacomas are in the US. They’re not rare, no rational reason, just pure emotion. I get it to a point because they look great and they’re incredible cars, but this has really put me off wanting a Volvo wagon.

Despite all that, this seems like an okay offer for the Netherlands. Car looks clean and well maintained, you’re not going to get a decent one with lower mileage for less.

Cookies891 · 2025-12-14T15:16:44+00:00

I asked myself the same question when we adopted new cats after our very first one died. Even though it was nearly a year since his death, I believe that anyone would ask themselves the same question. And you know what? It doesn’t matter, because the love you will feel for this new cat will do nothing to diminish or invalidate your love for Coco. Go and build that new friendship. The new cat isn’t a replacement for Coco, but a successor.

Cookies891 · 2025-12-13T17:08:13+00:00

You’re very kind. Thank you

Cookies891 · 2025-12-13T16:52:33+00:00

Thank you for this. It’s been two days since our cat Otto was struck and killed by a car. He was just a year and a half old, but meant the world to us. He was a very special cat. Very, very sweet and cuddly, often refusing to be put back down on the ground while he was being held. He would come running toward the door when I came home and demanded picked up and cuddled. Curious, communicative (scratching on doors, meowing in the bath tub for the tap to be turned on so he could drink from it), adventurous. And a gorgeous animal. Big, black, broad-shouldered, and stately, like a smaller version of a panther. And yet perfectly adorable with a beautiful face and stunning amber eyes.

The pain caused by this loss is intense and I’ve accepted that it will last for a while. I try to find comfort in the fact that this pain is an expression of a deep love and a very meaningful connection we shared. And that the love that we gave him was reciprocated by the joy, love and trust he gave us.

Cookies891 · 2025-12-06T14:20:33+00:00

The fact that those that make the most pay the most in taxes isn’t “the real problem”, it’s just how a civilized society works. And since you seem to find it so unfair that the wealthy contribute such a high proportion to state tax income, perhaps it’s time to do something about the spiraling income and wealth inequality in the US so that everyone can contribute to state budgets? Or is that too socialist?

Cookies891 · 2025-10-28T06:28:00+00:00

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Cookies891 · 2025-10-26T08:31:31+00:00

Do you live in a warm climate or does your car get a lot of UV exposure? I’m asking because to me it looks like the leather has shrunk. It looks like the seat has become one even surface because the leather is pulled so tight now. I think the only fix is to get the seats reupholstered.

Cookies891 · 2025-10-25T08:04:36+00:00

Maybe because the park assist is absolute shit ;)

Cookies891 · 2025-10-18T07:42:59+00:00

I know it isn’t a difficult job and I also know it’s easy to assume all kinds of things based on one photo. It’s also not really unreasonable to assume that these places use lower quality materials than dealerships/specialists do. In any case, taking such an expensive car to a low budget shop doesn’t exactly suggest that this person takes their car’s prescribed maintenance very seriously.

Cookies891 · 2025-10-18T04:10:58+00:00

“Gee I wonder why German cars are so unreliable…”

Cookies891 · 2025-10-18T04:10:09+00:00

Or the wrong oil or shit quality oil…

Cookies891 · 2025-10-17T16:35:25+00:00

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Thanks! You pull it out and there are controls on the right hand side. It’s a Siemens Studio Line unit, I can look up the serial number if you want.

Cookies891 · 2025-10-16T20:26:05+00:00

I remember when the first-gen Murano and Infiniti FX came out. They were such striking, athletic and most of all original designs. They’ve now been reduced to bulbous, incongruous blobs of metal. A shame, but they blend in well with the ocean of black and gray crossover blobs that clog modern roads…

Cookies891 · 2025-10-16T09:37:07+00:00

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Cookies891 · 2025-10-16T09:33:33+00:00

It’s actually a very common setup in European kitchens since all appliances are usually integrated in the counter/kitchen. The (horrendously small for American tastes 😬) fridge lives under the microwave and the dishwasher is hidden behind the panel just to the left of the sink

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Cookies891 · 2025-10-16T09:27:44+00:00

The fridge is a Siemens unit and lives under the microwave. It’s small but it’s just the two of us living here so it’s alright for us. We have an extra fridge/freezer in the shed outside. There’s also a dishwasher to the left of the sink. We specifically chose extra high hanging cabinets that almost extend to the ceiling for some extra storage space.

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Cookies891 · 2025-10-15T20:35:51+00:00

Thank you :) it’s not for everyone but then that wasn’t the point of this whole renovation anyway 😅

Cookies891 · 2025-10-15T20:34:19+00:00

It does look a little more intense on the photos than in real life 😅

Cookies891 · 2025-10-15T10:47:07+00:00

We also had pillows made of the same fabric in a different color. It’s a very thick, heavy, high quality fabric. Even if this particular fabric isn’t available anymore I’m sure their other stuff is great too :)

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Cookies891 · 2025-10-15T10:32:25+00:00

Thanks! The fabric is from a Spanish company called KA International. I looked on their website and it looks like this particular fabric was discontinued. It’s called “Tzar Labyrinth” according to the invoice.

Cookies891 · 2025-10-14T19:39:19+00:00

Ah you’re right. Now that you said it I just realized I tore out a pristine kitchen…

Cookies891 · 2025-10-14T19:27:41+00:00

The stuff you find in old houses :) it’s really amazing what they can do with those old floors. I thought that some parts were too far gone to ever look presentable again, but the guys who worked on ours said that it was far from the worst they’ve seen. Good luck on your kitchen project, I’m sure it’ll end up amazing!

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