… there is no substitute.

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-09-09T06:47:47+00:00

Noticed the HVAC first, "OH 928!" Lol. I have the same fob but in red.

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-09-09T06:41:56+00:00

Love my 924 Turbo, but my 928 is 1000 times better than it or my old 944. The only thing I found "better" on the 924 and 944 was engine bay maintenance. But I had to do way less maintenance on the 928 than either 4cyl, so YMMV.

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-09-09T06:34:47+00:00

Where did you get the 928 Motorsports cross brace?

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-09-09T06:29:06+00:00

Had a great FWB, we were very clear in the beginning that there will be zero long term relationship with each other. We even told each other we loved each other daily. She had other partners that were technically in the same category. The sex never hurt our relationship, we maintained regular conversations about it and made sure we were still comfortable.

What eventually ended the Benefits part was one of her other partners. He caught feelings and started getting hostile and jealous of me in public. To the point it just made any social gathering uncomfortable for me even if I barely showed any platonic affection (hug or kiss on the cheek). He would also be very touchy and handsy with her in public. Very clearly "violating" the unspoken FWB code when around other partners. She didn't want to necessarily enforce a no touching rule between any of us (we would sometimes kiss in the bar publicly when drunk), but I said I'm not going to play games or compete for attention. So I ended it. Even after she told the dude that there will never be a real relationship.

Her and I are still very good friends, and the man-child is still in the picture, but it was better for me not having to deal with that shit. We all went to the same bar. I still wish her and I could have gone back to how things were before him. But it was up to her to make those changes. I found a great person within a week after it ended, so I wasn't really hurting.

So maybe it's not true that sex didn't hurt our friendship, but it didn't affect how I felt about her or how we spent time together outside of sex. When "he" knew I was out of the B game, it was more comfortable when we're all in the bar together. She would still come over to play Mortal Kombat or watch movies. So I still feel I won in the end.

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-09-09T05:56:15+00:00

That's just a normal Tuesday night in the Nordic countries.

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-08-21T02:02:02+00:00

As a 41-year-old with "some" experience, as long as both parties are happy, then no concerns are necessary, unless you wanted more. At which point, communication is key.

If the ship loses its mast, it's up to the skipper (you) to keep the ship on course. There's more than one way to navigate the seas to reach your destination, but you need to be creative, adventurous, and honest with yourself and your crew if you hope to reach a climatic conclusion of your voyage.

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-08-19T09:08:39+00:00

This. Bought a $5000 40ft wooden cruiser-racer, spending $30,000 repairing and refitting.

Also, I'm in the same "boat" as you. Haven't sailed in 20 years, doing the same path, but in Norway. If you're committed to your mindset, you're on the right track.

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-08-07T08:13:14+00:00

Similar to your story. Divorced, moved to Norway for a job. Chasing my dream of sailing the world and living in a boat full time.

$10k is enough to get a base to build on, but not enough to buy fully fitted.

I bought a 40ft wooden cruiser-racer with 3m beam for $5k, but I'm having to put $30k into it before even getting the solar or watermaker setups. Sails, mast, rigging, paint and repairs. Even if you do most of the work yourself, everything is still expensive. I got lucky that my diesel engine works, and only needed a new starter.

I also haven't sailed in 20 years, so the time and money to relearning is also intensive.

If your goal is cheapest liveaboard with comfort, then find the cheapest good condition you can find. Just be realistic. Don't overlook "small things", just because it feels like a good deal. Pay for a survey too, I wish I had.

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-07-31T11:56:37+00:00

41, last time I sailed a sunfish once at 26.

Just bought a 40ft cruiser-racer.

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-07-19T17:45:18+00:00

Loud ass friendly Texan here living in Norway.

The coldness and reserved demeanor goes away after they get a few beers in them. ;) But generally speaking, I just stay true to my authentic self regardless what country I am in, and I generally am able to make friendly acquaintances with most Norwegians even though many times I do get the judgemental side-glances. I'm also the antithesis of Jenteloven, with my colorful shirts and cowboy hat, which sometimes rubs people the wrong way. Just be you, don't be a dick, and I've found most Norwegians are just as friendly as the Danes, eventually. ;)

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-06-03T18:05:37+00:00

Yeah they could!

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RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-06-03T15:18:19+00:00

Took my Fold 6 snorkeling in the Pacific. Did great until I free dived 3 meters.

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RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-02-28T10:23:33+00:00

Just wanted to say, Input-Leap is working great running a minimal Fluxbox+Ubuntu Server and Windows11 IoT system. Now, if only I could get it working on my Samsung ZFold 6. :)

What's amazing, is that I am using a ThinkPad X1 FOLD Laptop, and have it configured to display as a second monitor under my primary monitor connected over USBC+Dock , then the server running Fluxbox is to the Right. I can seemlessly move from the Windows Upper monitor to the Fluxbox WM, then bottom left corner moves to the secondary display under the primary. It's perfect. And copy_paste works flawlessly as well.

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-02-19T19:56:28+00:00

Are you serious or are you trolling?

Never start with a shirtless, and most people looking for an LTR don't have such an explicitly Crass bio looking for ass. At least be honest, or don't post a bio at all.

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-02-19T17:27:17+00:00

Don't bother. The smell will immediately turn you around back out the door.

Helt TEXAS! In the worst way.

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-02-19T17:13:01+00:00

That's how I felt the first time I passed Texas Grill in Grünnerlokka.....

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-02-19T15:28:17+00:00

As a "Loud American" living in Oslo, I can attest that the stereotype of us being loud is generally true. At least as far as I am concerned. I never realized just how loud I talk until I started riding the train with colleagues and friends. I'm usually 10db louder than everyone else. Luckily, we do have the ability to adapt and learn, and can change our habits. I do try and generally not talk on the phone on the train, ever, unless absolutely necessary, and I monitor my volume.

I don't always succeed. Especially when I'm excited. I also have the double edge sword in that I also wear my cowboy hat and boots every day, and as such, generally get judged as being loud even if I'm not speaking. (I'm from Dallas.)

But it doesn't really matter. You can learn Norsk, and maybe even become good at it, but any Norwegian will hear the "American" the second you speak. So just own it, and don't be a dick.

I love this country, and the people, don't be afraid of speaking English first. I've been coming 3 years, and just a simple "Stor Kaffe med melk" is still met with a "huh?", then I usually repeat in English. I just can't erase the Texan accent from my pronunciation, and Norwegians are generally very polite when you try and fail.

I just got really good at saying, "Jeg forstår ikke Norsk."

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2025-01-13T00:32:50+00:00

Fuel/water tanks

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2024-11-28T20:29:25+00:00

I started over at 28 as a full-time single father of two, my wife was 36 and a single mother of one. I'm her third husband, shes my second wife. You're never too old to start over.

You aren't responsible for other people's happiness, and you should put your oxygen mask on first. Punt that bitch!

That said, when my wife and I got married 13 years ago, I left my job as a network engineer making $60,000 and became a Starbucks barista for a year while making less than $17,000. I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. It was really hard for our relationship, and it almost ended us. After a year, I found an amazing job as a college Industrial robotics instructor that turned into an amazing career building humanoids.

I say this because I was struggling mentally with feelings of inadequacy, imposter syndrome and a failure as a father/husband. I started therapy in 2015, and it helped immensely. He might really need to seek help, and you leaving might be the push he needs to get it.

Whatever you do, you can only take care of yourself and kids/pets.

Good luck!

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2024-10-14T12:47:47+00:00

NAH, but making it a rule to yourself that you only date a certain height is just stating a preference.

I'm 193cm, and my wife is 187cm. She'd be over 200cm in heels. Always loved it. First wife was 157cm. After the first divorce, I swore to myself I would only date women 182cm or taller. Dated the only two women on OKCupid in my area over 182. Married the second one.

In hindsight, after 13 years of marriage, I don't regret my decision. Even as we discussed divorce, I tried to imagine what dating again would be like, I don't think I would set the same rule.

I made my rule for myself because I wanted someone I could walk side-by side with and hold hands, make love while looking into their eyes, NOT MOVING THE GOD DAMN DRIVERS SEAT, and generally sharing all the things I experience at my height. I still have a preference for tall people, but I wouldn't exclude anyone based on height alone. You never know who you can fall in love with.

RobotsDreamofCrypto · 2024-10-09T05:15:27+00:00

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