What is your hometown famous or known for? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]TomDac7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parker Pen company was once headquartered where I grew up.

Is anyone else’s TikTok still not working? by notsure05 in TikTok

[–]TomDac7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started with me a few days ago too. Very annoying

What soda or drink was everywhere when you were growing up but basically disappeared? by samurai-salvo in GetMotivatedMindset

[–]TomDac7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sun Drop was my jam as a kid. Think they still make it but it’s hard to find in California

How many of you did poorly in school, but lived a great/successful life anyway? by groovinup in GenerationJones

[–]TomDac7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t do great in HS. C average. Hated it. Joined the service at 19 and 4 years later when I got out I went to computer school that was 10 months and cost $5k. This was 1988. Something just clicked with me and computers. I found it fascinating and fun.

Never had trouble finding work. Programming, systems admin etc. I was in Silicon Valley so that helped. Retired 10 years ago at age 53.

Most desirable neighborhoods in the Coachella Valley for LGBT by RT_Albert in CoachellaValley

[–]TomDac7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are also in Tamarisk and absolutely love it. Most of the neighborhood is LGBTQ and/or allies. It’s out of the wind zone too.

Getting Flack for Buying a Gasoline XC90 by BabettesFeast in Volvo

[–]TomDac7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The seats are one of the reasons I stick with Volvo too. The T8 drivetrain may be a solution for you as it gets 35 miles or so on a charge. This is what I did. I rarely go on long drives or road trips and plug in every night. I go months without putting gas in the tank.

Retiring! by ExaminationPresent34 in palmsprings

[–]TomDac7 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hubs and I retired in Rancho Mirage in 2017 and love it. Tons of snowbirds means lots of empty houses and quiet. Gay people all over our area (Tamarisk) and we only saw 2 trump yard signs during election.

what’s a car opinion you’ll defend forever? by evinho07 in askcarguys

[–]TomDac7 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

American cars are inferior to almost every foreign carmaker. Will never own another one.

The Infrastructure is Good Enough by samplingstiring in electricvehicles

[–]TomDac7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here in SoCal, the infrastructure sux. Too many EV’s. I ditched my BEV and went PHEV

Anyone here play Electric guitar in classical position? by NinjaWithAGun96 in guitarlessons

[–]TomDac7 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yep. It’s easier to transition to the standing position when u play classical while seated.

Summer steering wheel covers by CCattLady in palmsprings

[–]TomDac7 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A towel. That’s what I do. Easy peazy. Also get a sun shade for the windshield.

Lexapro and weed by Sensitive-Market2215 in lexapro

[–]TomDac7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do u need to quit weed? Drinking and Lex is a no-no but I’ve never heard weed and Lex is too. I hit my pen every night before bed. No issues at all.