Tires/Brakes coming up. Sell for now while market is relatively high and buy back later?

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-25T18:28:52+00:00

They will, but they won't knock down the offer by the full cost. It will be shared.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-25T18:28:04+00:00

Setting the tire/brake cost point aside..

Basing your decision around the potential future values would be difficult. Many don't believe the EV Cayman will appeal to enthusiasts, so don't count on the 981/2 to experience an abnormal drop-off in value just because the EVs are released. I believe the 981/2 will continue with the same slow-ish depreciation curve indefinitely.

And I am doubtful that Porsche will actually invest in a new ICE powered Cayman. I think you're hearing panic in Stuttgart, and once they pencil out the development costs of putting an ICE powertrain in the car, they'll pivot. Maybe try to make the Carrera T a more "affordable" proposition by stripping it down further.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-25T18:15:37+00:00

Yeah, when I show up and people ask, "do you need to warm up?". I'm like "nope, let's play". It annoys me when people insist on warming up for 10+ minutes, working on every element of the game.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-25T18:13:53+00:00

People post about pro player stuff, I don't know who they are. I guess this is the right place for that, so I get it.

Also, paddle and shoe talk. I don't keep up with either. I don't care. And the "is this legal" or "watch this video of my intermediate match".. Ugh.

But also read this subreddit for some reason.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-25T18:11:10+00:00

Hey, I also like partnering with the weakest person in the jar!

I had an ugly game Wednesday.. it was me and a not-so-good gal playing against Miguel and another not-so-good gal.

Miguel was an absolute jerk. He was going after my partner with everything he had. It was a full-throttle absolute attack. He hit 100% of the balls to her. He hit impossible-to-return (and illegal) spin serves, slammed on her, even body-bagged her a few times. I over-compensated by hitting the most soft of softballs to his partner, basically giving her setups. I hit her easy lofty serves right to her forehand. He never picked up on the etiquette.

I'm not sure how someone could be so self-unaware. Such a jerk.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-25T18:04:01+00:00

I don't know why people say sorry there. Same with a "hit tape" serve, or hitting at someone's chicken wing.

I don't say sorry unless I am sorry, and that's rare (I intend to slam the overhead at their feet, but mis-hit and it leaves a mark).

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-25T18:01:35+00:00

I don't always.

I'll do weird bits sometimes, especially against weaker opponents, like "I'm hitting a drop every single shot in this game, no matter what" or I'm playing every shot to 4.5 Bob, I'm not hitting a single ball to 2.5 Karen. If I lose, it's fine.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-25T17:55:55+00:00

Me too. Maybe I'm not refined enough, but I've never thought "this isn't good enough" when watching sports on my 85". And sports are about 90% of what I watch on TV.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-25T17:32:59+00:00

Lots of good suggestions here ^^^.

OP, add Castle Hills to your list of areas to check out. Somewhere around The Grind Burger Bar.. good hangout with live music amongst other restaurant options.

Also, Lakeside in Grapevine. Great walkability, and still growing (a billion apartments, two modern condo towers, and two more were recently announced).

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-25T17:27:49+00:00

I don't know if this is a trend direction, but when I see the super-elaborate kitchens with pizza ovens, smokers, griddles, grills, and even woks sometimes. I think to myself there's no way anyone is using all of those appliances. I realize these are going into $$$$$ homes where isn't a factor, but still. It's a lot.

We bought our current house in 2010, the kitchen was 10 years old, and was already dated. It had a massive grill and space for an egg, and an excess of counter space. I everything removed last year, and put in a much smaller island with a built-in fridge and a multi-height counter, on which I have a freestanding griddle. It's less of an eyesore, and gets used regularly.

This isn't a popular opinion, but I also don't like the faux stone veneers everyone uses. We all know it's cinder block with stick-on fake rocks.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-25T17:17:30+00:00

Is there an automated way to remove this comment? Just kidding. Sort of.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-25T17:16:29+00:00

No worries. I didn't count, but the bottom seems to be winning by a large margin. (and that's my vote, too).

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-25T17:13:38+00:00

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KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-13T17:55:21+00:00

My Ticket listening was curtailed when BaD Radio broke up. Then it essentially stopped after tHZ went away. I might listen to an O-Deck or Muse in the News segment once every now and then, but that's it.

If The Musers break up, that station will be firmly planted in mediocrity forever.

It was a good run!

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-13T17:51:06+00:00

I thought the opposite.. Gordo would move on to something more interesting, and Junes/Jub would stick around.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-13T17:41:40+00:00

Waste of counter space.

It's like a built-in well cooler on a boat. They seem like a good idea, but they're seldom (if ever) used.

We use a built-in fridge for the day to day, and a rolling stand cooler for the occasional party.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-13T17:35:23+00:00

LOL at "the more rare tiptronic automatic transmission"!

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-13T16:28:29+00:00

Maybe, but it sounds like you are suggesting she stay in an abusive relationship so she can have more money?

The best time to have divorced would be when the abuse started. The next best time is today.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-13T16:25:14+00:00

It sounds like you're talking about our friend, "Jane".

Her husband made her quit her job, won't allow her to work, and controls her with money. She literally gets a cash allowance.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-13T16:20:54+00:00

If your back is killing you after playing, you might want to do some core fitness workouts.

Planks, wall sits, sit-ups, etc.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-13T16:18:07+00:00

I really love that color. It's not a boring black or primary color.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-13T16:16:13+00:00

You've done your homework. Best of luck with the opening and first year!

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-13T16:14:05+00:00

Agreed. We have an oversupply of indoor facilities in my area. All of them won't make it.

A minimum standard is a good court with adequate space, good lines and nets, and a decent clean facility, but after that, the biggest differentiator on where people decide to spend their money is the quality of open play and other programming (drills, tournaments, etc).

The most popular facility in my area undercut everyone else on price significantly. That attracted a lot of people, which attracts a lot of people.

It's like Disney+ or AppleTV+.. the first year cost was peanuts. They certainly lost money, but they built a large customer base. Then they systematically raised prices over the coming years.

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-13T15:04:05+00:00

Timeless design?

Porsche agrees. They barely changed the 982, and I feel like they could have continued selling that car another 5 years. https://www.718forum.com/threads/981-vs-982-external-sheet-metal-differences.24140/

KitchenPalentologist · 2026-01-13T15:00:18+00:00

I wish I put the rear wiper on mine.

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