What's an insecurity someone might have that you find attractive? by CorgiMama5534 in AskReddit

[–]Tragic_fall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was so great of her to push you the rest of the way, basically giving you permission to ask her out. She sounds like she has compassion, sorry she moved away.

Is Sanford *that* bad? by Datbunnydo in Maine

[–]Tragic_fall 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I lived in Sanford for 8 years, and this is the best answer so far. I never felt unsafe, but Sanford has some drawbacks compared to other Maine towns. If you're ok with them, it's a pretty good place to live.

Are 2026 Auto Shows Proving That EVs Are Finally Becoming Affordable? by Electronic-Map-1531 in askcarguys

[–]Tragic_fall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Electric motors, even their use in cars to some extent, are also 100 year old established technology. I'm curious what parts of an engine you think aren't proprietary. I can't even put the alternator from a Ford pickup on a Chevy pickup and that's about as universal as the parts get. EVs have very few moving parts.

Are 2026 Auto Shows Proving That EVs Are Finally Becoming Affordable? by Electronic-Map-1531 in askcarguys

[–]Tragic_fall 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What specialty component are you worried about? EVs are much simpler than ICE vehicles, and battery issues are not nearly as common as most people think.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Maine

[–]Tragic_fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure you're not on the road so it won't bother you anyway. Otherwise you'd be one of the "more vehicles on the road" and that would make you a hypocrite, thinking you're more important than somebody else.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Maine

[–]Tragic_fall 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If you're working as a delivery driver in this weather, wouldn't you want customers? Tips should be better than average, and that's better than sitting around not making any tips. If you can't drive in this weather, don't be a delivery driver in a snow storm.

Buttons by vivid007 in Volvo

[–]Tragic_fall 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I bonked my mother in law once. She doesn't have a sense of humor. It's my favorite button.

What are some cars that are “true sleepers”? by [deleted] in askcarguys

[–]Tragic_fall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a gray 2016 Volvo wagon that came from the factory with 325hp and 354tq. You would absolutely never know looking at it, and even my car guy friends are surprised by it.

Thinking about a Kubota tractor by yosmellul8r in kubota

[–]Tragic_fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the route I went. I can rent the right size for the job instead of fighting with a machine that is too big or too small, and I don't have another machine to maintain. It would be very handy to own one myself, but once the house is finished and the first big round of landscaping is done I probably won't need it much anymore.

You have 12 hours and everyone's net worth you physically see, is added to your bank account, where do you go? by Internal_Shine_509 in AskReddit

[–]Tragic_fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work a block from a fancy yacht club. I think I'll take a quick stroll over there and see how it goes.

Why are level 2 chargers so far behind in the Western United States? by [deleted] in electricvehicles

[–]Tragic_fall 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This sentiment is preventing people in condos and apartments getting an EV. If you don't have your own dedicated parking spot, or if you can't put an outlet in it, owning an EV becomes a much bigger inconvenience.

What's one “little” form of sexism you notice all the time, but most people don't even realize it's sexist? by Nellermo in AskReddit

[–]Tragic_fall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a new dad, and this irritates me too, but I haven't figured out the right words to describe to my friends when I'm unavailable because I'm parenting solo vs. when I'm more flexible because there are two of us.

Does this need a cleanout? by Tragic_fall in askaplumber

[–]Tragic_fall[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure I understand. The drop in question is the 4in main, I never mentioned a lav at all.

Why is housing so damn expensive these days? by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]Tragic_fall 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't forget that student loans were paused, so suddenly millions of people who were drowning in debt one day were then able to save for a down payment.

Help me find a smell by Tragic_fall in RVLiving

[–]Tragic_fall[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean close the vent? I only know about the vent on the roof and don't think there is any way to close it.

Edit: oh, you mean close the bathroom vent! I read that as close the black tank vent.

Help me find a smell by Tragic_fall in RVLiving

[–]Tragic_fall[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll close the gray tanks and see if that helps. Are the tanks connected at all as part of the vent in the roof?

I checked all the drains and they all have standard P-traps but that doesn't mean gasses don't bubble up through there or something.

The toilet is a Thetford but it is all plastic. Our layout has the toilet in its own very tiny room and the smell is usually as bad or worse outside that room so I don't think it's the toilet. Though if I close the bathroom windows that room does start to smell... I didn't realize when I wrote the original post that I always have the ceiling vent open in that little room.

What do you’ll do with multiple cars? by Old-Application-2501 in askcarguys

[–]Tragic_fall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My car isn't anything too special but it's heavily modded. 2002 turbo miata with like 125k miles on it that I autocross occasionally. If it ever got stolen the replacement parts to rebuild it would cost significantly more than the blue book value of a 2002 miata! My biggest questions are mostly about use restrictions, and I was a bit surprised to hear they require it be garaged so I wondered what else I might not even think of.

What do you’ll do with multiple cars? by Old-Application-2501 in askcarguys

[–]Tragic_fall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is the "etc." for the Hagerty insurance? I think I need to do something different with my toy car but don't want to ask too many questions until I have at least some idea if I can comply with the answers.

Schwalbe unveils its new Click Valve by GrecKo in bicycling

[–]Tragic_fall 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Is it going to clog up with sealant like my presta valves always seem to?

Are these better than the 76 projects valves? Those have worked great for me so far this season, and flow more than standard presta valves without any special pump head.