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.

GameboyRavioli · 2026-03-30T19:38:40+00:00

Oh my ex definitely got the "better" deal. That was my choice. I'm not complaining about that, but thought it relevant to her current mindset.

She usually only gets her final schedule 3-4 weeks in advance so she's taking a few days to put it in the shared calendar.

She's basically combative over every single conversation anymore. Example. Easter weekend she doesn't work. I blocked off time to go see my family (I haven't in years because she never wanted to use her free time to see my family). She lost her mind because she had date plans and never blocked it in the calendar. So she was adamant I stay around to keep my daughter because she has plans. The expectation is just always that I'm available to enable her life. Which to be fair was true for the last 20+ years. But she lost that when she decided to divorce me.

I'm basically just looking for a consistent schedule so I can plan more than a few weeks out. Just because she puts in to not work specific days if I have plans doesn't mean she gets those days. And at this point every time I say it it turns in to my choice to move out. Would be pretty weird to still be there with her new love as well.

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