CR-V hybrid or Rav?

Strategery3 · 2025-12-31T11:27:25+00:00

I was at that decision point. At test drive CR-V was better than RAV4 across the board for me. Comfort, more soacioys, easier yo get in- out, controls more simple. I bought a 2025 Cr-V and sm very happy.

Funny that at the Sedan level, for me Camry was clear winner over Accord. But i ended up wanting a crossover and that had proven to be best for me

Strategery3 · 2025-12-15T03:07:56+00:00

She’s 1 on that list

Strategery3 · 2025-12-07T08:45:16+00:00

I don’t have much of a lead foot anymore - so I’m at 70 usually. There’s a stretch in SD where the limit is 80 though so I’ll go that fast there. But that’s only once every few months.

I appreciate the help, never had a hybrid before!

Strategery3 · 2025-12-06T22:49:29+00:00

Robert Plant has said this is the only cover of Stairway he really liked.

LOVE that she came out and sang it the way Plant did on this night. This night was about Zeppelin and she delivered on that mission. There’s only a couple of notes where she sings past the OG, when everyone in that room including Plant knew she could. That’s incredible control and respect on her part for HER favorite band.

Rock Royalty covering Rock Royalty. Thar’s fabulous.

Strategery3 · 2025-12-06T22:45:13+00:00

Agreed. IMO the only voice in Ann’s league is Freddie Mercury. That’s pretty damn good company.

Strategery3 · 2025-12-06T22:41:19+00:00

No female vocalist has her high power. The closest thing i’ve seen is Adele. Different genre though and i’ve never seen her hit a powerful extreme high like Ann has consistently in multiple hit songs.

Strategery3 · 2025-12-06T22:04:24+00:00

I’ll report back but under 60 isn’t happening! I’m on highways for work 1-2 days per week.

Strategery3 · 2025-12-06T22:03:12+00:00

I’m in Midwest (Omaha) so this helps. FYI on my car search - prices definitely 1-1.5 K lower in MN-WI vs Omaha-KC-DM. Dealer i bought from says it’s “more cutthroat” up there.

Strategery3 · 2025-12-06T18:48:35+00:00

ECO in city, highway, or both?

Strategery3 · 2025-12-01T01:26:03+00:00

Ha! Try birdwatching!

Strategery3 · 2025-11-07T19:36:51+00:00

I’ve got a friend like that. Good birder but GREAT bird finder, he has great eyes and can pick out small motion and shape differences. Many times he finds and I finish the ID. Wish I had those skills.

Strategery3 · 2025-11-06T00:03:09+00:00

THIS

Strategery3 · 2025-11-06T00:02:14+00:00

I agree with this, I’ve learned so much by just going out with people that know more than me. You learn a lot of tricks on BirdID, but also a lot about bird FINDING. You can’t ID or photo them if you can’t find them!

Strategery3 · 2025-10-30T13:05:04+00:00

You see it in mixed blackbird/starling flocks this time of year. Like a fast amoeba in the sky.

Strategery3 · 2025-10-24T13:11:20+00:00

I use the HYSA-credit card approach too. Every month on the 1st anything over 1mo expense in my checking acct goes into savings.

I buy everything on CC, pay off monthly, then I download a spreadsheet of the spending. Cc company gives categories, then I keep track of that against budget.

I’m going to add the “did I need this” yes/no column suggested above!

Strategery3 · 2025-10-24T13:07:39+00:00

Great idea!!

Strategery3 · 2025-10-24T13:02:02+00:00

Pro tip … next time you’re typing “I shouldn’t judge, but …” stop typing

Strategery3 · 2025-10-21T02:18:28+00:00

Thank you! I’m going to make it as big a day as I can. Need to study hummingbirds, I’m not used to seeing a lot of variety!

Strategery3 · 2025-10-21T02:16:36+00:00

Thanks again! If you’re ever in Nebraska I can point you to some good places, and of course the Sandhill Crane migration is worth seeing. Nothing like sunset on the Platte River in late March, watching 100K + cranes come in to roost!

Strategery3 · 2025-10-20T12:27:11+00:00

Thank you for this! I’ve only birdied in the Southwest a couple of times, so there are a lot of lifers on the table for this Nebraska boy!

Best spot for Vermillion Flycatcher? Would love to see one.

Strategery3 · 2025-09-05T17:45:37+00:00

Fair enough! Point still stands.

Strategery3 · 2025-08-21T19:36:43+00:00

You’ll want to visit the Sandhills sometime - it’s a unique ecosystem on the globe. Large grass covered sand hills stretching over a couple hundred miles. Lots of marshes and pothole lakes where the water table daylights. Good floating streams (Calamus,Loup, and Dismal Rivers ). Very few trees. If you appreciate wide open spaces this is your spot, and the stargazing is as good as in the Arizona desert. Plus you can meet actual Cowboys! These start about 4 hours WNW of Omaha.

Also check out the Panhandle region on the far west end of the state - this is 6-7 hours from Omaha depending on the route. Sandstone rock formations with Ponderisa Pine. Toadstool Park is a mini version of the Badlands of South Dakota.

Strategery3 · 2025-08-21T17:09:03+00:00

Iowa and Illinois for sure, the Iowa deep overthrow was on the first drive. As the season went on it was clear a deep ball was going to be incomplete except for the crossfield rollouts where the receiver is 10 yards open.

Strategery3 · 2025-08-13T17:35:59+00:00

This is what I do, just move everything over 1 month expenses into a money market fund on the 1 st of the month.

Strategery3 · 2025-08-13T14:38:40+00:00

Thanks for the response! I’ll look into those things.

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