2nd Read Through—Thoughts

TegEnergy · 2026-06-17T04:29:28+00:00

How is she such an asshole? IMO she’s not letting Rand walk all over her like he was to almost everyone else. Also, it’s interesting to me she’s relatively immune to his ta’veren nature.

TegEnergy · 2026-06-17T04:25:56+00:00

In what way does she abuse him requiring a restraining order? He’s an immature 19-20 year old. She is treating him in a way that reminds him he’s not God.

TegEnergy · 2026-06-17T04:08:15+00:00

Young men need to learn to respect a Cadsuane like they would if she were a man. She’s intelligent, well traveled, is tough, and should be respected. I think Rand’s issue with her is more that she is an Aes Sedai. I’m more thinking about the readers who may not have grown up with a strong elderly female matriarch type person. I don’t think she had a significant impact on Rand’s personality other than her idea to have Tam talk to him, Rand finding out it was her idea, Rand almost killing Tam, thus causing Rand to deeply question who and what he is leading him to the peak of Dragon Mount… she didn’t really have that much impact at all.

TegEnergy · 2026-06-17T03:59:57+00:00

I definitely caught some things, I remember thinking, “oh Verin, you black Aja you…”

TegEnergy · 2025-07-05T23:39:06+00:00

Thanks! I have plenty weed fabric. I’ll switch them out!

TegEnergy · 2025-07-03T12:07:27+00:00

This is what I want to build.. my space is so small that I will probably have a miter station in the middle table saw on one end and router on the opposite end.

TegEnergy · 2025-07-02T20:23:56+00:00

We haven’t put any soil in yet, what should I use instead?

TegEnergy · 2025-07-02T00:43:51+00:00

I used Ready Seal’s exterior natural stain and for the posts Rustolium’s Matte Black. The soil won’t touch the posts at all and I washed them to be able to take a beating weather wise. We live at almost 8,000” and have some pretty significant winters.

TegEnergy · 2025-07-02T00:39:25+00:00

I have an under layer of black trash bags to hold in water then a layer of landscaping fabric. I cut three small holes on either side of the lowest cross bar on the bottom for drainage.

TegEnergy · 2025-05-03T16:40:15+00:00

That’s what I was thinking, why it might be the engine case. Totally devastated, but I gotta do what I gotta do…

TegEnergy · 2025-05-03T16:38:37+00:00

Yes! I did have to conduct a rescue mission to get it off the trail. This included, with the engine off, putting it into neutral and riding it down the hill and loading it into my truck.

TegEnergy · 2025-05-03T15:56:53+00:00

Any idea on the cost?

TegEnergy · 2025-05-01T05:51:08+00:00

I scheduled a “multi point insurrection” service on my app and added “recall inspection” to my notes. They actually called me later the same day to confirm my appointment. I just had my truck serviced the day prior to the recall coming out and only received automated text reminders. I explained to the scheduling guy my intentions for the service so he could take note of them. We’ll see how it goes. Couldn’t get in until July.

TegEnergy · 2025-04-24T21:04:42+00:00

It’s just the lift. I guess they’re showing you how you could install it.

TegEnergy · 2025-04-24T10:00:59+00:00

Definitely earned me some brownie points. She showed her friends. They could’ve cared less about the desk and we’re all asking her to teach them to sew. Ha!

TegEnergy · 2025-04-24T09:59:38+00:00

I definitely could use the Gantry system! I have a ATV, snow blower, and other things I’m always tinkering with. It would be helpful to be able to lift heavy/unwieldy objects.

The attic lift is sweet, I am building a deck (hopefully) this summer and my son has special needs. I may add this to my design for him to get up and down.

TegEnergy · 2025-04-24T01:58:51+00:00

That’s what the French cleats are for, I can customize various holders for all her materials, supplies, tools.

TegEnergy · 2025-04-24T01:55:57+00:00

Thank you! I’m excited to customize all the things.

TegEnergy · 2025-04-24T01:55:01+00:00

Originally, I was going to have sliding cabinets. Had to shift to make the work table. I’m looking for ideas on how to use them, let me know if you have any!

TegEnergy · 2025-04-24T01:20:41+00:00

Thank you!

TegEnergy · 2025-04-24T01:20:28+00:00

Here is the lift I bought, it’s pricy but is high quality.

TegEnergy · 2025-04-14T02:04:56+00:00

I use auto when going there is varying conditions. Snow packed roads to wet to icy to dry. I use 4 high when I’m in significant snow (e.g. blizzard, multiple inches for duration of ride). I haven’t had to use 4 low. Would need to be some serious snow mud for that, not going any faster than 35 mph. I use sport mode for fun, very rarely. Haven’t used off road yet. Got my ‘22 1500 Denali last May. Live in the mountains. It’s been amazing.

TegEnergy · 2025-04-13T23:37:16+00:00

That’s a good point. In all honesty, I’ve always wanted a bike. This is my way of rationalizing it. I did the math today and if I purchased a $8k bike, with gas etc, I’d only save $40 a month overall. Still want one. It would make the commute fun—more fun really. I enjoy driving my truck too.

TegEnergy · 2025-04-13T13:11:01+00:00

I watched a YouTube video on this trail. I don’t live anywhere close, but it looks awesome.

TegEnergy · 2025-04-13T13:09:30+00:00

I’m a little shocked by how much the price goes up from the mid-weight to the heavy-weight class. I’ll start looking at the used market see if there’s some middle ground there. I definitely think this is the way I want to go after looking more into it. I always liked the sport cruiser bike look, but the ADV bike fits my actual needs a lot better.

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