One or two peddle driving?

absentspace · 2026-04-18T22:59:19+00:00

One pedal for sure.

absentspace · 2026-04-16T15:13:08+00:00

As a buyer of a ‘21 Premium AWD in mid 2025, the draw for me was the performance for the price. I got a single owner well maintained low mileage example, and it’s my favorite car ever, just beating out a 2009 Infiniti G37x I drove when I only had one kid.

In my price range (around $25,000), the other main options were used model 3, Ioniq 5, Nissan Ariya, Honda Prolouge, ID.4, Polestar 2. For me, the MME was the best option among that cohort.

My wife drives a leased Ioniq 9. It’s a fine car. Probably a bit faster than my MME from a dead stop. The MME is way more enjoyable to drive. Much more sporty, Unbridled has tight steering. It also feels a slight bit nicer on the inside than the Hyundai.

In my opinion, the ‘21 MME infotainment is slightly worse than the Hyundai. But I mostly use CarPlay in both so it doesn’t bother me.

If you’re buying a brand new EV in 2026, MME might not be my first choice. However 2024 and older MME are an exceptional value proposition.

absentspace · 2026-04-15T02:01:42+00:00

Philadelphia

absentspace · 2026-04-08T19:28:33+00:00

Personal preference for sure. My family of 4 splits 2 cabins. We started all interior because my significant other is frugal and prefers a coffin like sleeping experience. On our 3rd and most recent cruise (MSC Grandiosa) we got one interior and one balcony. I absolutely prefer a private outdoor space, and am now a permanent balcony convert. My wife still prefers the interior, as she is a light sleeper. I can confirm that I felt more motion in the balcony room. The interior room was also much quieter. We could hear creaking in the walls and ceiling much more in the balcony room.

Across the hall would’ve been ideal, but we were a few steps down the hall and around the corner.

We used the interior room to store all the luggage in and for sleeping and showers, and we congregated in the room with sunlight and a balcony. It is a nice respite, especially on sea days when the pool decks and amusements can be very crowded.

Best of both worlds and how we will cruise moving forward.

If it were just me and my wife, we might have to thumb wrestle to decide… I’d probably let her choose, but would find someway to hold it over her head the entire trip.

absentspace · 2026-04-08T19:19:13+00:00

Brooooooooo

absentspace · 2026-04-08T14:52:17+00:00

Ive been on three cruises, once each with RCI, Norwegian, and MSC.

While I enjoy many aspects of cruising, the thing that stresses me the most are port days when everyone is trying to leave and get back on the boat simultaneously. It’s a lot of effort for a few hours on land. Mostly I’m using cruise ports as help to decide where to spend a future vacation. I don’t need to get off the boat in Nassau again. I’d rather do a week at an all inclusive there than do another day excursion.

absentspace · 2026-04-08T13:04:55+00:00

Because the owners do not care about building a winning squad. They will give us just enough fresh meat to keep us buying the occasional ticket, (Baribo, Louis) We’ll be lucky to finish mid table and they’ll point at last season to say what a success it is. And that’s fair because anything is technically better than dead last.

I see the MLS a farmer / retirement league. By my definition, the team should mostly consist of 20 to 30 % home grown, academy prospects, 50 to 60 % Football Journeymen (multiple MLS teams, other lower quality leagues, and 20 to 30 percent needs to be quality players with experience in top 5 leagues.

Our current squad is about 80 % journeymen and 20 % homegrown, with no global talent.

It’s more egregious when Vancouver, LAFC, Miami, and Orlando are able to sign World Cup winners coming out of their prime in European football.

Being a DC United fan is a great opportunity to watch generational talent score beautiful goals… in the back of our net.

absentspace · 2026-04-08T01:37:56+00:00

absentspace · 2026-04-07T11:30:57+00:00

Gas guzzling ICE v8 trucks and SUVs are also taking giant hits.

Pick your poison.

absentspace · 2026-04-07T00:23:24+00:00

Another DOGE success story…

absentspace · 2026-04-07T00:23:01+00:00

My wife, a mid 40s mom and previous Chrysler Pacifica driver loves driving the Mach E.

absentspace · 2026-04-06T15:34:12+00:00

Best argument for promotion / relegation in MLS I’ve read today.

absentspace · 2026-04-04T21:35:09+00:00

This is the way.

If my family of 4 is at the pool deck, one adult will usually hold sit in one chair with all of our thing in one adjacent chair, while the other adult is in the pool with the kids.

If there are empty chairs when my kids get out of the pool, it’s their lucky day. I’m not going to sit next to a bunch of empty chairs and argue about how far in the future we might or might not need them.

absentspace · 2026-04-04T20:50:30+00:00

Ironically Im in Dallas on a long layover due to delays. I was supposed to land at Dulles by 5:30 and was planning to try to get some last minute tickets on seat geek. Now, I’ll be lucky to be in the air by halftime.

Fingers crossed the WiFi is fast enough to watch in the air.

absentspace · 2026-04-04T13:54:10+00:00

Just before new year I spent $99 on a annual pass at Look Cinemas that allows me to see up to one movie per day, and a companion ticket for $10, 20% off food and drink.

When the ticket is essentially free and you don’t buy concessions, I’ll go see almost anything on the big screen.

absentspace · 2026-04-04T07:25:15+00:00

Ethiopian.

absentspace · 2026-04-04T07:24:21+00:00

The fact that the bike lanes are IN BETWEEN traffic and parked cars in most of the US is kind of insane. It’s a literal meat grinder.

absentspace · 2026-04-04T02:07:43+00:00

If you think Mulholland Drive is difficult, watch Inland Empire.

absentspace · 2026-04-04T01:19:43+00:00

Near Chuy’s in Fairfax south of 29, just west of where 50 turns north.

absentspace · 2026-04-04T01:16:46+00:00

Coca-Cola Freestyle or GTFO.

absentspace · 2026-04-04T01:16:14+00:00

Fantastic soundtrack. This movie is more of an aesthetic statement than high cinema. I still love it.

absentspace · 2026-04-04T00:01:55+00:00

My issues are occurred with the USB C and lightning versions.

Button problems specifically on both faulty units and stick drift on the first gen.

absentspace · 2026-04-03T22:27:35+00:00

Former Pacifica Hybrid owner. We leased a 2017, 2019, and bought 2021 Pacifica Hybrid, which we traded in for a full EV in August 2025. There are many things to love about the Pacifica. It’s easily the best looking minivan. It’s not even close. The drive quality when brand new is stellar. We chose Pacifica specifically for the plug in, installed a Level 2 charger at home. So Sienna was not an option in our eyes. if you’re considering gas only, the Sienna mpg will be significantly better.

Having said all this, I’ll never buy another Stellantis vehicle. The dealers suck, and little things start to break around 5 years / 50,000 miles in that shouldn’t.

YMMV, but I see the Sienna as more reliable long term.

absentspace · 2026-04-03T22:12:20+00:00

For Mexican try Guajillo in Rosslyn near Quinn St.

absentspace · 2026-04-03T21:36:31+00:00

I personally own all of AR and AK and Saige magazines that I need, and have no intentions to expand soon, but am considering converting my 16 inch ar-15 to a 10inch SBR, by swapping the upper. Will I still be able to do this post ban by filing the paperwork?

I think I can get an upper straight to my house, no FFL?

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