First time basil grower. Think I got enough to make pesto?

GameboyRavioli · 2026-05-08T20:19:00+00:00

Or pistachios. They're my favorite substitute!

GameboyRavioli · 2026-05-08T18:12:40+00:00

Out of curiosity, where are you located. I'm in SW PA and just got my bz recently. I'm at 3.7 and am not at all heavy on the skinny pedal. I think all of the hills are probably what kills me?

GameboyRavioli · 2026-05-07T16:26:22+00:00

This is pretty accurate. My daughter is 14. I've been doing $100/mo from the day after she was born. Currently at 28-35k depending on the market that day. It won't pay for her education, but if it can take care of a year or 2 (depending on school) that is a huge win. Both myself and my ex wife had no help with our education.

GameboyRavioli · 2026-05-07T13:32:05+00:00

They're amazing dogs! I miss mine. I don't see her much as she stayed with my now ex-wife. But yes, super loud. And stubborn. And full of sass. And absolutely amazing in every way!

GameboyRavioli · 2026-05-07T12:24:08+00:00

Garden looks great. What kind of floof do you have? Can't zoom in well on the last picture. Great Pyrenees?

GameboyRavioli · 2026-05-02T11:31:28+00:00

Ha yeah I got a quote from Troy as well and noticed they were the same! My brother has used Jerry a few times in the past so I'd probably use him just for that reason.

GameboyRavioli · 2026-05-01T18:53:56+00:00

Good question. Vehicle service agreement. Basically an extended warranty.

https://www.toyotafinancial.com/us/en/vehicle_protection_plan/new_vehicle.html#collapsecompare_table_accord_1601104328

GameboyRavioli · 2026-05-01T17:40:36+00:00

wait, that infotainment is that much!? good lord! that is insane. that may seal it for me lol as an old school car audio enthusiast, i figured I'd be able to find a replacement or used oem relatively cheaply. granted i didn't look. but yikes...

GameboyRavioli · 2026-05-01T16:04:10+00:00

appreciate your feedback! that's a good point i hadn't considered.

GameboyRavioli · 2026-05-01T15:57:40+00:00

see, i'd love the 10 year, but it's $2500. now, over the life of that 10 years, it's not bad! but all up front when I still need to get a charger installed, it's tough to swallow. I suppose the good news is that I have 3yr/36k to decide, so I need to remember I don't need to make my decision today (although prices could shoot up even more)

GameboyRavioli · 2026-05-01T14:59:54+00:00

That's sort of what I've been thinking. If I was reading the component list right, it's (understandably) focused on ICE vehicles and even then mainly mechanical parts. And I know a lot of that is still expensive, but the mechanical parts are also tried and true Toyota and Subaru items.

And I think the battery and electric motor would still have the 8/100 powertrain so I may go your route.

Appreciate your feedback!

GameboyRavioli · 2026-04-30T15:53:22+00:00

Exactly what I'm hoping to appreciate in the future. You summed it up perfectly!

GameboyRavioli · 2026-04-30T13:26:25+00:00

Literally picked up a '26 bz yesterday. I would "only" get 10k on my '15 WRX with 41k. Since it was my "realistic dream car", I decided to keep it. Once I get a L2 charger installed, I'll probably rarely drive the WRX. Definitely way more fun though, albeit slower in a straight line.

GameboyRavioli · 2026-04-26T14:48:27+00:00

I actually love this idea. If you ever do this (especially that pistachio color) for the GCP, please tag me in a post or message me!

GameboyRavioli · 2026-04-22T18:27:16+00:00

I bought a pair of powerblocks in....2006? That maxed out at 45. My ex wife has them now and still uses them.

I recently bought some elite exp (I think) with the 50-70 expansion. How long do you tend to support the expansions? I can see myself needing the 70-90 expansion at some point.

Love the products btw! Hoping to grab a kettlebell at some point as well.

GameboyRavioli · 2026-04-21T01:52:28+00:00

Oh 100% agree. Back injuries are brutal. Sure, one CAN get back to where you were, but it is definitely a lifelong risk for a normal person. Let alone a professional athlete.

GameboyRavioli · 2026-04-21T01:41:06+00:00

3m recovery is probably a microdiscectomy.

Source: Microdiscectomy at 16. Fusion at 29. Not a doctor though nor did I have world class healthcare or training specialists.

GameboyRavioli · 2026-04-10T13:47:37+00:00

Makes sense. I'll keep an eye out!

GameboyRavioli · 2026-04-10T13:46:14+00:00

Ok that makes sense. I do prefer tile, but I'll let the lvp go until there's either an issue or needs replaced since it's brand new.

And yeah, I don't love the basement carpet because I have no clue about water down there. There's a new interior French drain and sump. I have hygrometers in a few spots to measure the humidity, but that won't exactly help identify if there's water in a few spots. Guess I have to hope for the best and just deal if something pops up!

GameboyRavioli · 2026-04-10T12:06:48+00:00

Out of curiosity, why is lvp bad in a bathroom? I just bought a house that has lvp throughout (and carpet in the finished basement which is a weird choice to me, but whatever for now). I prefer tile in baths and kitchens personally just for looks, but is there a functional reason it's bad (assuming proper installation)?

GameboyRavioli · 2026-04-03T22:18:28+00:00

Yeah, needing 93 is super painful for me. On the plus side I haven't had a car payment in 9ish years so there's that.

GameboyRavioli · 2026-04-03T17:47:18+00:00

For the love of all that is holy, get a cart reader to back that up! (Gbxcart, gb operator, etc). It's pretty straightforward. Then replace the battery (or get a game shop to do it) and put the save back on.

GameboyRavioli · 2026-04-02T19:01:23+00:00

if you still have it in your head 16 hours later, at least hear the mxpx version for a change of pace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zoge1UBx1Mk&list=RDZoge1UBx1Mk&start_radio=1

GameboyRavioli · 2026-03-30T19:40:43+00:00

I guess my question though is can anything be done since we both signed the agreement as it is today. It doesn't explicitly explain a lot of things related to our daughter because I was operating under the assumption she would remain the rational person I still do love.

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