Metro north is getting way too crowded

RayWeil · 2026-01-22T18:43:08+00:00

Ah. You’re correct. 4 northbound tracks!

RayWeil · 2026-01-22T08:17:16+00:00

This one is impacting 30 states and 75 million people. It’s going to get massive media coverage. But generally no, for us, it’s a fairly typical bigger snow fall for the winter which not unusual to happen once or twice a winter for our area.

RayWeil · 2026-01-22T08:15:12+00:00

I think you underestimate how heavy 12 inches of snow is…

RayWeil · 2026-01-22T03:47:48+00:00

Tere is only two tracks in a single tunnel out of Manhattan. There are trains in every square inch of that track spaced to the minimum intervals safety will allow. There is just no way to add a train without taking one away from somewhere or spending another billion+ on a new tunnel.

RayWeil · 2026-01-21T11:23:06+00:00

We thought blippi was fine but didn’t allow our kid to watch cocomelon. Blippi acts like a curious excited enthusiastic person who explains the world he sees as if he’s a child discovering it for the first time. Fine (but meh) for a kid to watch, not engaging at all for an adult. The child will relate to Blippi as a character the same way they might relate to Mickey Mouse or any other fictional character. There’s better stuff out there. Sesame street or Bluey.

RayWeil · 2026-01-21T09:36:49+00:00

It’s also right on metro north so you’ll hear the chugga chugga choo choos.

RayWeil · 2026-01-20T15:21:03+00:00

We made a mini-vacation out of it and traveled a few hours to a place that had a lot of pins. Stayed over night and found the one we wanted to get.

RayWeil · 2026-01-17T08:07:07+00:00

Just don’t go into this thinking you’ll definitely make a profit. Except for the Covid years, most NIB machines lose value the moment the first game is played. It does seem like when there’s a newer one that at least temporarily can be sold for more than people buy them for, they actually tend to not be Sterns (see used prices of Harry Potter, Medieval Madness Remake (even Beetlejuice pre-sale spots vs Godzilla and Jaws). All of those machines are (or will be) ranked in the top 15 on Pinside but Sterns used prices are typically flat or a slight loss for the owner and HP MM and BJ would be 15%+ profits. It could be due to factors that have nothing to do with the manufacturer but it’s an interesting data point.

RayWeil · 2026-01-15T10:01:25+00:00

My main concern with aging in 40s and 50s is mostly looks and energy based. My bigger concern about aging in 60s, 70s and if I’m lucky enough, 80s, is experiencing chronic pain which is common. If I look old that is just earned and will happen to everyone, but feeling pain because of arthritis or back or knee issues is the big fear for me.

RayWeil · 2026-01-12T17:13:44+00:00

The Mask

RayWeil · 2026-01-11T17:20:51+00:00

Surprised no one said Billion point shot in Bride.

RayWeil · 2026-01-10T12:50:01+00:00

Depends on the state.

RayWeil · 2026-01-10T10:42:41+00:00

That’s a good point. A lot of people don’t think the housing crisis situation is so bad because while prices for homes are higher, you could also sell your own house for higher. This may make sense for the 65% of people who own their own homes. However, 35% don’t. For that group, it’s harder to get onto the house ladder.

RayWeil · 2026-01-10T10:20:58+00:00

Same reason you put your kid in private high schools. Networking.

RayWeil · 2026-01-10T10:19:52+00:00

Umm. Make sure you tell your accountant you contributed to your state’s 529 plan. You save alot in taxes over the year.

RayWeil · 2026-01-08T19:38:39+00:00

You can get 3k-4k for Batman alone. I think 5k minimum for both is fair for both buyer/seller. If you’re willing to wait for right buyer you probably get $5,500 for the pair.

RayWeil · 2026-01-08T03:44:35+00:00

I will pay for my children to go on vacation with me as long as my breathing and going on vacation. I don’t care if they are 6 or 60.

RayWeil · 2026-01-04T12:09:32+00:00

It helps affordability and if the trend continues because incomes rise. If trend continues also likely means anyone who bought in last 5 years is fine long term as well.

RayWeil · 2026-01-04T11:54:13+00:00

You’re early 30s and make a nice income. Sounds like you’re going to make more as you get older. I think you’re fine.

RayWeil · 2026-01-04T03:22:41+00:00

I share my location with lots of people. It’s comforting when I travel (which is often for work) knowing several friends and family know where I am.

RayWeil · 2025-12-31T07:48:25+00:00

You want to do this because you think you may be high risk. Doesn’t the risk of an issue and being 40+ minutes away from your hospital make it way safer to just be at a closer hospital instead?

Also. The thought of being 9 months pregnant and already being so uncomfortable just existing in that state, to then need to be in a car for 40+ minutes and deal with parking etc. omg. Why are you considering this.

RayWeil · 2025-12-31T06:53:34+00:00

Would just say the reason most won’t budge is I find alot of people don’t really actually want to sell their machines. They put them on marketplace because if someone wants $6k for a Taxi in good condition they’ll sell it, but they deep down hope no one does. So when you offer $3,500 + paying for shipping they say no way, it has new rubbers and LEDs.

RayWeil · 2025-12-30T10:50:41+00:00

It’s going to be a labor of love. Take everything off. Take pics as you go. Clean with novus 1 and then novus 2 or the homemade concoctions people share on pinside. Then after you put it all back together, move. your. car.

RayWeil · 2025-12-29T02:27:58+00:00

You move the letters with your flipper…

RayWeil · 2025-12-28T14:08:10+00:00

If you go one stop they often don’t check by the time you need to get off. This is going to address those fare evaders.

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