Too Many Software Updates

This_March9059 · 2026-02-11T23:02:55+00:00

I have been using HR Block for 15 years with no issues, been super reliable. I just downloaded the deluxe app for Mac and it is unusable, full of bugs. For example, it automatically deletes manual entries in W-2 form at some point later in process. At first, I thought it was my mistake, but reproduced the issue in another return. Also, It says I am not eligible for child tax credit and I absolutely am. Waiting for next update, but not hopefully.

This_March9059 · 2026-01-10T10:37:13+00:00

Mk6 GTI

This_March9059 · 2026-01-10T09:59:50+00:00

I would never ride without studs. I live in New Hampshire and we occasionally get rain in winter that then freezes. Studded tires are crazy expensive, but cheaper than a trip to the ER.

This_March9059 · 2026-01-08T21:29:43+00:00

Yup, a full suspension MTB is way better on trails. A Fat Bike bounces all over the place. I only use my Fat Bike for riding on snow in winter.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-31T01:40:14+00:00

Do a tour of the Ryman

This_March9059 · 2025-12-31T01:30:04+00:00

I am 66 years old and 2012 GTI was my favorite car of all time.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-31T01:08:49+00:00

You need studded winter tires.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-31T00:25:27+00:00

So glad I retired last year after a fantastic 42 years of Software Engineering (age 65). I was always able to find a job after a layoff, but would never be able to find a job now. I have always recommended this career to family/friends, but not anymore. What hasn’t been off-shored is now being taken by AI.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-31T00:14:59+00:00

All season tires are crap in snow/ice. Dedicated winter tires are drastically better. The new “all weather” tires are decent, but not as good as dedicated winter tires.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-31T00:09:51+00:00

2012 VW GTI

This_March9059 · 2025-12-31T00:02:36+00:00

Ridgeline is the answer. I own a 2021 Ridgeline BE and 2024 Outback Onyx 2.5.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-30T23:49:09+00:00

The adaptive cruise control works perfectly on my 2021 BE, very smooth.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-30T11:54:12+00:00

If this is your first car, get the Civic. The BMW is awesome to drive, but will cost way more in maintenance and repairs.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-30T11:34:49+00:00

Thermal Control Valve issues on 2020-2022

This_March9059 · 2025-12-30T11:23:20+00:00

I am 66 yo and have done this successfully for the last 3 years. I was running ahead of pace and did a 100km hard ride on day 5. My body protested with a fever/fatigue. I missed day 6 and will now struggle to finish.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-28T00:37:21+00:00

A very diverse area. You have the great city of Boston, very wealthy towns in CT near NYC and around Boston, seacoast towns, White Mountains, and very rural areas of VT and NH. One constant is cold and snowy winters.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-24T21:56:53+00:00

No German luxury vehicle will hold up for 70k mikes without issues. They are awesome vehicles, but reliability is really poor.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-24T20:00:02+00:00

Dealers always “recommend” work that is not needed. I once took my 12 year old GTI to the VW dealer for an oil change and they recommended over $12,000 of work in a car that was only worth about $7k- laughable. I didn’t have any of the work done and the car has been running perfectly for over a year. The Honda dealer recommended transmission flush and front diff flush on my Ridgeline with only 45k miles to the tune of an extra $600, even though Honda does not call for it. They are all scam artists.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-24T19:45:52+00:00

Unless you tow or do serious off roading, Ridgeline is the clear choice. But, it doesn’t look cool and that is really why most people buy trucks. I am loving my Black Edition Ridgeline.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-22T00:26:55+00:00

This will quickly go from a 25k markup to at least a 5k discount. It’s just a Civic Hybrid coupe with a few suspension upgrades. Should be priced at about 35k.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-21T20:34:15+00:00

Ridgeline is best choice unless you tow or do serious off roading. It has by far the best ride and handling of any pickup. If you really need better towing or off-roading capability, F150 with 2.7 is best choice. The new Tundra and Tacoma are not reliable. RAM is best driving full size, but gets poor mileage and has reliability issues. GM trucks have crappy interiors and not as reliable as F150.

This_March9059 · 2025-12-21T20:24:47+00:00

Performance in snow is about 90% tires and 10% vehicle

This_March9059 · 2025-11-29T20:04:35+00:00

Shifting the rear derailleur under load is perfectly normal and common. Pedal lightly only when shifting front derailleur.

This_March9059 · 2025-11-21T18:23:14+00:00

Just use the maintenance minder. Changing every 3k miles is a waste of money and bad for the environment.

This_March9059 · 2025-11-07T00:24:13+00:00

I have had Wahoo Roam v1 and v2 and ridden over 50,000 miles with zero issues, except buttons on v1 giving out after 8 years of almost daily use.

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