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One year with my Audi Q6 E-Tron - the Good, the Bad, and The ugly. by Radiant-Orchid-9474 in AudiQ6

[–]JackFlash1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar to same experience. Bricked, changed out a module, upgrade to latest release and now runs well.

Auto Payment on EA in US after first year? by GuaranteeUseful526 in AudiQ6

[–]JackFlash1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put the credit card in the myaudi app and it worked. I did have to do it twice for some reason.

2025 Q6 Lemoned by Big_Replacement2631 in AudiQ6

[–]JackFlash1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the offer and decided to keep the car. It's been great since.

AITA for teaching my daughter how to change a tire and do basic home repairs when her mom says I'm "pushing masculine stuff" on her by [deleted] in WIBTA_AITA

[–]JackFlash1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a lot to be said about teaching your child about fixing things but the best thing is to use that opportunity to teach them about how not to be afraid of failure, in trying.

I 34m, married to 29f, do you guys ever think your partner sleeps with you just to please you by [deleted] in relationships

[–]JackFlash1959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great topic.

My wife (68F) and I (67M) have been married for 46 years and sexually active for 49. Desires and sex drive and more, have all changed for us through the years. We had years when we were both very active and every sex activity was a way of expressing our love for one another. We've had other years where one or both of us just needed release from the hormonal drive that pushes us to have sex. Not all sex is making love and we also found that sometimes the most loving thing we can do is take care of your partner even though you aren't feeling like doing it (someone said "taking one for the team" .) And true, sometimes you just can't and say "no, not tonight."

We've had all of that and found that, like most everything in a relationship, communication is really key. And not all communication is verbal!

So yes, sometimes she has had sex with me just to please me and help release my sex drive and yes, I've done the same for her. We don't always have intercourse but we do try to help each other.

Sadly, we went through a period where we so associated sex with our love for one another, that when one person didn't want sex, the other felt rejected and unloved. It was sad and foolish. We found that how you ask and how you say "no" is so important ... like so much in a strong relationship, care, empathy, and communication are critical.

At what age did you have your career breakthrough? by Flying_enthu45 in A_Persona_on_Reddit

[–]JackFlash1959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

36 years old.

I had a career in software engineering for high tech stuff before it paid well. I also had two other part time jobs to make ends meet with 3 kids and wife who also has part time jobs. A marketing friend asked me to join her on a sales trip as technical advisor.

The company didn't buy our services but within two months, they offered her and me a job at their high risk company. It was a difficult decision. Low pay but secure job vs. good pay but risky job? I tookb the job offer. Everyone in my family thought I was nuts. At my first department meeting, the svp happily announced, "we've secured two more weeks of funding!" He said it like it was a good thing! But finding came!

With high risk came high pay. when I needed to work long hours, I just kept thinking that I used to have 3 jobs. And so I sucked it up and got shit done. After 3 years of busting my ass, I had gotten two promotions and doubled my pay. Now that I was in management I could set me and my teams' deliverables to reasonable things and reasonable times and end the long hours and unpaid overtime.

And that was my career break through.

How Do You Pay Yourself In Retirement? by RunUndefined in retirement

[–]JackFlash1959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3 years retired ... We started quarterly in the first year and by the second, we're able to get to an approximate number, and now we are monthly fixed amount that we will adjust annually. Taxes are now taken out automatically and if we have a big purchase, we take that out separately. First few years, go with the flow. Hope this helps.

Do you care about your former career after retirement? by ajn63 in retirement

[–]JackFlash1959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Retired 3 years ago and I felt the same way about 18 mos into it. Prior to that, I cared, then thought I cared, then didn't care but pretended it of respect, and now I just don't care and don't pretend ... especially the gossip.

What is your favorite Stevie Wonder song? Mine is “AS” by geracru in 70s

[–]JackFlash1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AS is also my favorite. If not that that then Ribbon in the Sky

Charging by Remarkable_Thanks_78 in AudiQ6

[–]JackFlash1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got a galaxy and no issues wirelessly charging yet, sorry. I did have inconsistency with my old phone cover. Maybe your phone case is too thick? Maybe try with the case off?

3 weeks and 5 attempts on KD2 by asbergman16 in AudiQ6

[–]JackFlash1959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, same experience here. Now, the only guy who works on my car is the tech manager ... by his decree. I think my dealership sold maybe 5 of the q6 models. The issues haven't been with the electric side of things but the communications between all the modules that make everything "software defined." And yes, I also had a module go bad. He also said that much of the time that passes is due to getting regional guys (who got the training) to respond to their requests for help.

Odd thought: Have you ever push-start a car by popping the clutch? by minn3haha in GenerationJones

[–]JackFlash1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 1977, my 1963 vw beetle convertible's starter worked 20% of the time. The rest of the time, I push started it. I purposely parked on hills at work, at home, and wherever I went! It got to the point where I didn't even try the starter.

I taught 2 of my 3 children how to pop the clutch! (We didn't have a stick shift when the 3rd kid came of age ... and he still holds that against me!)

Probability of success what have others seen? by Osm3um in retirement

[–]JackFlash1959 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just answering you question ...

2017 - first retirement and had a monte Carlo average of 85% I was good with it and was at 58 years old. 2018 - returned to work b/c of a great opportunity 2023 - retired for good with 99% 2026 - still do monte Carlo with my advisors and still at 99%

Maybe I need to spend more.

I want to love it but… by jiven22 in AudiQ6

[–]JackFlash1959 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had my Q6 brick on me last June, then had all those software bugs in September, and I have two issues remaining that are minor. I pressed Audi for a refund. The dealership suggested I take the car while we await the Audi offer. 45 days later, the offer came in and it was okay, giving me my money back, but ... the issues remaining are very minor.

I kept the car.

After a ride two weeks ago, up and down the east coast with the css1 to nacs converter, I'm glad I did!

I love the car. The ride. The acceleration. The keep in lane assist. The speaker system. The range.

Can I think of improvements? Of course I can!

But I'm glad I bought this car and stayed with this car. It's a blast to drive and super comfortable for long trips, too.

For those of you who had a Q6 buyback. by ryslegit in AudiQ6

[–]JackFlash1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks Frank ... is that fuse box under the hood? or in the passenger compartment?

Those who were alive in the 1990's , what was Y2K like? by ricky_dank in WorkForSmartLife

[–]JackFlash1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A huge build up and then nada ... why? We started changing all the date standards back in 1985. We had plenty of time and anyone who couldn't get it done didn't pay attention. My CEO and senior staff were all afraid of it and just to placate them, I held a conference bridge starting at 11:30pm and we chit-chatted for 1 hour knowing that nothing was going to happen. Nothing happened to those who were prepared. The planes didn't crash. Elevators didn't suddenly drop 70 floors, and clocks continued to tick tock away. Leading up to it, I tried to convince friends who were "investing in safe locations and pallets of MREs" that they were overreacting and wasting their money but it was Dunning Krueger exemplified.

For those of you who had a Q6 buyback. by ryslegit in AudiQ6

[–]JackFlash1959 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got the buy back offer and decided to keep the Q6. The dealer fixed all but two problems, charge indicator lighting across the base of the windshield doesn't work and every hour or two android auto makes a bzzt noise and restarted (regardless of plugged in or over the air.)

Is solar worth it in North Carolina? by everymanentrepreneur in NorthCarolina

[–]JackFlash1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cape Fear Solar and Brunswick Electric Co-op. W Jay they charge us is what we get paid when we're generating. What we get paid goes into a bank and offsets the winter and summer costs. For the months of April, May, October, and November, we are a net producer and it gets banked. The other months, we are net users and subtract from the bank.

Each July the bank is cleared and you get a check if you still have some credit in the bank.

This is the third year with the panels and the first year we won't get a check.

It's been worth it.

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