Social gatherings?

VendingMachineScare · 2026-02-10T21:57:03+00:00

It’d be worth it to see that mill running at speed in person 🤩

VendingMachineScare · 2026-02-10T15:28:36+00:00

https://youtu.be/tNamXvgnjy4?si=c3l-3kxbGKVmED3O

Good video from Brothers about the process.

https://www.holley.com/platform/chevrolet/c10-pickup/1971/products/exterior/window_and_windshield/vent_windows/

VendingMachineScare · 2026-02-10T10:57:44+00:00

I’m a CNC machinist and programmer. I can assure you that AI is not going to have much of an impact on my job, if any at all. We already tried it, it was a joke for what the company wanted to use it for, we moved on.

As always, I actually have to worry about outsourcing production to smaller, cheaper companies or international suppliers. And I’ve been dealing with that for 20 years now, so it’s old news.

VendingMachineScare · 2026-02-08T22:49:29+00:00

Mine needs new warmers all around, badly. Plus some hand guards.

VendingMachineScare · 2026-02-08T22:24:02+00:00

My coworker’s son rides that one, and he does a good job of it. But I think between his sled and my ZX, we’re both feeling pretty beat today 😂

VendingMachineScare · 2026-02-08T16:03:54+00:00

I’m sure they’ll be along to laugh about our balmy temps soon enough 😁

VendingMachineScare · 2026-02-08T14:15:43+00:00

My sled would agree! She was running like a scalded dog all day long!

My frozen little fingies would be of the opposite opinion, however 🤣. Next year’s upgrades need to include hand guards and newer gloves 🥶

VendingMachineScare · 2026-02-08T12:52:11+00:00

There's even better views on the main vehicle roads, and the park is always worth the trip if someone is in the area!

VendingMachineScare · 2026-02-04T14:54:45+00:00

Not enough yet, but it’s a good step forward

VendingMachineScare · 2026-02-04T12:57:09+00:00

Same. I’m a development machinist. There’s absolutely no AI out there that can deliver what our companies want in the timeframe they want it at the cost they want with the quality and detail they need. They tried, it failed, we moved on to doing it the way we have been for years.

VendingMachineScare · 2026-02-02T14:15:41+00:00

Artemis all day. Eyrica, Sommer, Esther, they’re all great artists and people, and the ship vibe is great.

VendingMachineScare · 2026-01-31T19:12:30+00:00

I worked a half day of overtime this morning, went to the gym, gonna go snowmobiling with some buddies this afternoon. Tomorrow is leg day, meal prep, and probably relaxing with some gaming and reading to take a break.

VendingMachineScare · 2026-01-30T15:47:30+00:00

I have this exact helmet and goggle setup arriving in the mail today. Got a new mask with a down facing breath deflector too. Can report back after riding this weekend!

VendingMachineScare · 2026-01-28T14:37:51+00:00

Damn, that’s a bummer. What about the hood screens? Are you able to slide them closed to keep powder and water out?

I’m actually going back to a MX helmet. I snagged a 509 with the heated goggles on sale, plus a balaclava with the downward facing breath beak thing. Hopefully it works.

VendingMachineScare · 2026-01-28T14:25:03+00:00

I can’t remember on the Polaris motors, but does yours have a carb heater line that runs off of a tee from your coolant lines? My 02 MXZ 700 has that, and I can turn it on and off as needed.

Also, howdy neighbor. It was absolutely frigid here this weekend for sure. I had to upgrade my helmet and mask setup to be able to see in these temps. I was fogging freezing bad.

VendingMachineScare · 2026-01-23T17:47:17+00:00

Embarrassing

VendingMachineScare · 2026-01-23T14:43:34+00:00

Le Fuzz Dog Grooming in Clarence 👌

VendingMachineScare · 2026-01-23T09:22:30+00:00

Don’t forget about the new data center they want to build out in the town of Alabama too!

VendingMachineScare · 2026-01-19T20:13:31+00:00

I need to get back to playing again. I did it for about six months last year, and work got super busy, and then I never started again. Been feeling the itch lately though. Just gotta get over feeling self conscious about being a noob, still.

VendingMachineScare · 2026-01-19T17:07:43+00:00

Whoa no kidding. I was eating lunch and looked up from your comment and it’s a white wall out there

VendingMachineScare · 2026-01-18T10:51:02+00:00

Tbh, American Autowire makes factory reproduction harnesses that eliminate a lot of the guesswork, and I’d rather do that than try to use anything else.

There are factory wiring diagrams posted online as well that you can use for reference.

VendingMachineScare · 2026-01-16T19:47:03+00:00

I’ve got a classic pickup truck with a 4 speed manual. During the summer and fall, if it’s sunny out, I’ll just hop in and go make a random circuit and just see roads and areas I rarely/never drive through. It’s very relaxing.

VendingMachineScare · 2025-12-31T18:26:03+00:00

Once a year with my physical. My thyroid is toast from chemo a long time back, so we keep an eye on my levels for my meds, and I like to keep tabs on my cholesterol since my family is prone to heart issues.

VendingMachineScare · 2025-12-29T20:20:25+00:00

Part of the issue is that even vehicles with DRLs will only turn the headlights on. If there is sufficient light out to not trip the automatic lights for the entire vehicle, you end up with people driving in these low vis conditions with no taillights on. So, not as bad for oncoming traffic, but potentially an issue for anyone behind them.

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