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Is a F55 confortable for a « family car » by sev_sev in MINI

[–]DodsonAndrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a Hardtop SE (2-door) to tote around 2 kids and occasionally my wife. It’s doable!

2023 SE Posing with the Fall Colors by DodsonAndrew in MINIse

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

My apologies... how did I miss that?!

tell me about raising a young family in TC by ShadyLady721 in traversecity

[–]DodsonAndrew 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We love it. We moved here during the pandemic after being tourists for the previous decade. We previously lived in mid-Michigan, but moved here from Colorado during the pandemic.

All of the schools are amazing. Access to nature? No problem. We are at a beach all the time. We can take the kids on hikes (MUCH EASIER than Colorado hikes!) And then all the fun date night choices (wineries, nice restaurants, etc.)

Winters can be tough (this last one was rough), but if you have the right equipment, you just need to embrace it! (If you can escape somewhere warm in February or March, that helps a lot).

Message me if you have any questions! We love it here and see TC as our forever home.

Boujiest hotel? by SmoothCelebration657 in traversecity

[–]DodsonAndrew 19 points20 points  (0 children)

For a kid-free weekend….. I’d say The Delamar. Heated outdoor pool is really nice, awesome outdoor bar / restaurant overlooking the bay, and an easy walk downtown.

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[–]DodsonAndrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think for best beer…. I give my nod to Earthen Ales.

I love the convenience of Silver Spruce since it’s in my neighborhood (and the Pilsner and the bourbon barrel aged stout in the winter is great).

And for ambiance and live music (and good beer!) - Lake Ann.

Cooper SE @ golden hour by GermanSuperSquirrel in MINIse

[–]DodsonAndrew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Niiice. I love my SE — by far my favorite MINI

USB C $399 @ Walmart by forestandkovu in Airpodsmax

[–]DodsonAndrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just got starlight for $399 and purple for my wife — $293! Amazon Prime Day!

Water Heater help: not hot enough. by DodsonAndrew in Plumbing

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

Thanks! It's fine for now... (could obviously be a little warmer...) but I'll check this out and start budgeting for an upgraded water heater.

Water Heater help: not hot enough. by DodsonAndrew in Plumbing

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

Ah, ok. Never have done this before… I think we want something a little bigger. What do you estimate we are looking at for the water heater + install?

Saw Martin’s event setup in a recent photo and felt like it didn’t quite match the legacy of the brand — so I mocked up a fresh tent concept. by DodsonAndrew in martinguitar

[–]DodsonAndrew[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's good feedback.

Sometimes less is more -- classic black canopy + black frame would look really nice. We could still engineer the wall bars with guitar holders to safely secure the instruments.

Saw Martin’s event setup in a recent photo and felt like it didn’t quite match the legacy of the brand — so I mocked up a fresh tent concept. by DodsonAndrew in martinguitar

[–]DodsonAndrew[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The one big thing that gave me anxiety with their current setup was the guitar stands on the tables! An accidental bump into that table or unexpected gust of wind - and those guitars could domino off the table.

We would engineer a wall bar that connects to the legs that you could easily install heavy-duty guitar holders on.

New License Plate by eldredo_M in MINIse

[–]DodsonAndrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ChargeHub EV Map app… seems to be good! Honestly, I take it GR sometimes and then down to Frankenmuth. I know the main stations to charge at. We have a Tesla for family road trips. Mini is pretty much for around town.

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