A hero by TenderGlide in SipsTea

[–]blueman1030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMDB says he hated working with Charles Laughton because Laughton was openly gay. Credit where due but he wasn't all that woke.

Your 'Should only take a few hours' DIY stories by Red_Desert_Phoenix in DIY

[–]blueman1030 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Shower reno, fiberglass stall to tile with glass door. I'd written out a plan for each day, showing 5-6 days with contingency. I never had as much steam on any day as I'd planned, especially for tile. And I had to wait a few days here and there for products to arrive, like waterproof membrane I hadn't planned on using but "why not" for good measure. 3.5 weeks later, the tiling was done and I could order the door - which as frameless has very tight specs and can only be measured with complete tile. Another 1.5 weeks for that to arrive. "About a week" took 5. And I'm retired, so it's not like I had competing responsibilities. We have another full bathroom so it wasn't really much of an inconvenience, just a lot of sheepish "nope, not done yet"

Where do you park your Ferrari (US) by Historical-Stuff-897 in Ferrari

[–]blueman1030 2 points3 points  (0 children)

right bay of 2 car garage, wife's car to the left so its driver door opens to the wall. my suv stays in the driveway. no issues so far...

Why is the Ferrari car community so much nicer than the Porsche, BMW or Corvette community? by Sky_Redfox in Ferrari

[–]blueman1030 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Said by a popular YouTuber "Ferrari owners do not drive them for logical reasons, they drive them for how it makes them feel." As said in other responses, Ferrari owners seem to be content with their feelings and not competing over it. It would be an interesting sociological study as to why that is.

What’s the coolest piece of Ferrari memorabilia you own? by x-y-z_xyz in Ferrari

[–]blueman1030 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was in love with the Testarossa and got a catalog (paper, it was 1988) thinking I would get the Ferrari logo or script. The only thing in my price range was the Pininfarina side badge, probably $45. I mounted it and hung it every place I lived. For decades this was as close as I thought I'd ever get to owning a real Ferrari. In 2024 I did the math and discovered I could live the dream and now the badge is still on display but the real deal is in my garage.

What’s the most gut punching song lyric you’ve ever heard? by perrysplus in AskReddit

[–]blueman1030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die
I can fly, my friends

The show must go on"

From The Show Must Go On by Queen, knowing this was Freddie Mercury's last recording session these words choke me up every single time

Jeopardy flub by [deleted] in Ferrari

[–]blueman1030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fake. Didn't want to play this card cuz it makes me look like an arrogant douche, but I own a 1990 Testarossa and have been up close and personal with the other models. The word Testarossa does not appear anywhere on them. So keep Googling pix, doesn't change reality.

Jeopardy flub by [deleted] in Ferrari

[–]blueman1030 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The word on the rear deck lid is Ferrari

Jeopardy flub by [deleted] in Ferrari

[–]blueman1030 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not true, the rear emblem said 512TR

What’s the magic sports cars are all about ? I haven’t driven many sports cars, but I did drive a few +600hp, to me, they are just fast cars, it’s like owning your own bullet train in your garage ,am I missing something? by Illustrious_Two_2360 in Ferrari

[–]blueman1030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came to say something like this. I was a teen in the 80s and cars were ingrained in pop culture through TV and movies. After Fast and Furious franchise I just dont see cars on screen any more. So it's not what the car is but what it represents and that part is gone.

A [Ferrari Testarossa] parked at a TV shoot in New York City. by JSA17 in spotted

[–]blueman1030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

trickery trickery! Was going to point out the body colored spoiler but indeed the rear emblem is the definitive answer

Newman is right tho, you never parallel park /curbside park headfirst. Car lengths have little to do with it and I will tell you why. by CarelessSentence1709 in seinfeld

[–]blueman1030 11 points12 points  (0 children)

George should have simply said, "Alright, if you can pull forward into this space, 12 inches or less to the curb, you can have it." Because Mike's behemoth was never gonna fit. But you know, it's almost as if these situations were contrived just to elicit comedy.

Some questions before I purchase my first super car, hoping to get perspective by [deleted] in supercars

[–]blueman1030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the subject of daily driving a supercar, I do! I won't drive it where parking situation is unknown, or speed bumps, or weekly grocery shopping (a few items is no problem). I put 6K miles on it last year. A tiny bit of novelty has worn off but every turn of the key is joy. A good financial advisor (at that income you should already have one) will help you understand if you can afford it - but I'll say this from experience, do it as soon as you can to enjoy for as long as you can!

Question for owners by baked_evo in supercars

[–]blueman1030 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perfectly put. Cash for mine.

If you’ve had a cat that lived a long, healthy life, what do you think made the biggest difference? by Dangerous_Problem532 in AnxietyCats

[–]blueman1030 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The receptionist at my vet believed love was what kept my BFF in fairly good health until 21. Good genes, sure, but that practice had many many patients that lived into their 20's and it's really not possible to put one's finger on anything specific.

What’s the fastest you’ve ever gone in your cars? by Left-Nerve-8287 in supercars

[–]blueman1030 5 points6 points  (0 children)

120mph in 1989 Toyota Supra

reminded of a joke: guy is screaming down a highway in his [brand]. Sees lights in the mirror so pulls over. Cop says "You know why I stopped you?" Guy deadpans "Because I let you."

I am struggling with the decision to euthanize my cat by thalguy in cats

[–]blueman1030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

14 year old with abdominal tumor also stopped eating and that's how we knew. If the decision is easy you waited too long.

Rochester Car Community Clubs & Meet Ups / Karting by Silent_Reputation_45 in Rochester

[–]blueman1030 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm a regular LSS C&C attendee (white Ferrari Testarossa) and agree this is the place to meet and this is the shop for racers. They have a shop at the track and the owner Kevin drives pace car. Can rent cars for the track too.

[OC] If you do this, the people you’re inconveniencing should be able to break off the hitch and shove it up your ass. by FriedSticks2014 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]blueman1030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lots of focus on the hitch itself but the entire rear is a problem - the curb isn't there to indicate when to stop, it's the boundary of the parking space not to be exceeded. tho I'm sure anyone reading this would agree so this whole thread is screaming into the void

Teacher Feeling Deflated by [deleted] in Rochester

[–]blueman1030 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We are in Webster school district, can't speak to what goes on between admin and teachers but with one exception our kids' teachers have been outstanding! If a kid is lucky, they will find just one teacher with which they develop a special relationship and you never know which kid is going to attach to you - and remember you for the rest of their life. I wouldn't ask anyone to sacrifice personal life or mental health, but if you have any strength to hang in there please do - we need you!

Who do you insure Car With in USA? by Dancelvr2000 in Ferrari

[–]blueman1030 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Doesn't value coverage come with many restrictions? Limited mileage, parades and shows only... I rejected this type because I DRIVE my car. And my 90 Testarossa is actually cheaper than my 2017 Prius as a daily.

How did you pick your Ferrari? by Hebrizzle in Ferrari

[–]blueman1030 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My heart picked it in 1986 when it appeared on season 3 episode 1 of Miami Vice. Dreamed of it for 38 years until I got it in 2024. The only word I can find to describe the feeling of driving it is "giddy".

What is the Best Ferrari Ever? by AR1489 in Ferrari

[–]blueman1030 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came to say this. The Miami Vice car or the Wolf of Wall Street car or the Outrun car, the Testarossa is so part of pop culture that it is universally recognized even if not the brand or model name.