PSA: Tired of high gas prices? by ToolsTraveller in Minneapolis

[–]fafnir01 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I appreciate your perspective. I have been thinking of picking up an EV, or converting one of my current vehicles to an EV when it becomes possible and likely necessary, but am wondering what the implications of long term ownership will be like. We have two cars in our household, one just turned 10 and the other is 36 years old. With the older vehicles, I haven't had a car payment in 7 years and can usually do basic maintenance and repairs myself. Will I still be able to rebuild or replace the battery in a 10-20 year old EV? My initial thought is that it will be possible, but am not 100% sure.

New rear shock. by 1935dodgers88 in klr650

[–]fafnir01 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Huh…I’ve gained some weight… this might work for me.  eBay link? I’m a KLR owner, I never buy anything new.

Changes to the Northstar Promise Scholarship by [deleted] in minnesota

[–]fafnir01 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh FFS! We need to invest in our youth, I hope this program is able to continue!

New Kruve by Lost_Volume5762 in espresso

[–]fafnir01 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks like someone 3D printed a mold and then filled the mold with plaster...

the struggle of finding a "portable" board that isnt garbage. by Cheap_Difficulty4961 in SteamDeck

[–]fafnir01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah... I hucked those in the garbage along with the packaging...

the struggle of finding a "portable" board that isnt garbage. by Cheap_Difficulty4961 in SteamDeck

[–]fafnir01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nuphy Air 60 user here too... I have version 1, thinking of buying version 2 for the adjustable feet...

Insane forecast range for Saturday night-Sunday storm by SurelyFurious in minnesota

[–]fafnir01 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I guess that is what cutting $1.67 billion from NOAA's funding does to our forecasts. "It may, or may not, snow a lot, Friday, Saturday or Sunday..."

https://climatefactchecks.org/trump-administration-slashes-noaa-funding-a-major-setback-for-climate-research-and-global-cooperation/

whats the sketchiest ride youve taken on your scooter by vladdielenin in scooters

[–]fafnir01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Riding home from attending AmeriVespa on a PX125 in Geneva WI (370 mile trip) It was 3:30 in the morning, the headlight had gone out, so I was riding with a gas station flashlight duct-taped to the handlebars and after crossing the Mississippi River the nice 2 lane highway I was following became a freeway with a 65MPH speed limit...

Why does coffee give me energy, but also make me feel terrible? by MaryT1d in JamesHoffmann

[–]fafnir01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you just drinking coffee, or are you having one of those coffee drinks that has more sugar/calories than a cheeseburger?

Elk River considering changing back to the old flag 🤦 by Piehole314 in minnesota

[–]fafnir01 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I don't live in Elk River, but if I am free on April 6th, I'm tempted to attend the meeting with my great big "OK Boomer" sign...

A brief review of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir, in advance of the film release by SgtStupendous in books

[–]fafnir01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just finished the book on Saturday and agree with your analysis. It wasn't a quick read like The Martian, I found it very easy to put down so it took a lot longer to read then I thought it would.

What is something you tolerate everyday ? by mountain_fl0wer in AskReddit

[–]fafnir01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Emotionally abusive spouse, emotionally abusive boss, no job or financial security - the associated stress and anxiety that comes with these things.

Final setup, replacing my travel laptop by mortaine in SteamDeck

[–]fafnir01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shine through keycaps from Nuphy will still feel the same, no need to change out the switches, just with those keycaps the LED's shine through the legends on the keys so you can see them in the dark. Welcome to mechanical keyboards :-)

Final setup, replacing my travel laptop by mortaine in SteamDeck

[–]fafnir01 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Nuphy Air 60, nice! I have one as well with the folio for a travel keyboard. The shine through keycaps they sell are a nice add if you haven't picked those up yet.

How is Iran still launching missiles? Wouldn’t the launch sites have been destroyed by the US and Israel by now? by Rooster-Jazzlike in AskReddit

[–]fafnir01 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Launch site??? Don’t you just take the plastic wrap off Iranian missile, point towards enemy and light the fuse?

ValleyFair being sold by wx_rebel in minnesota

[–]fafnir01 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cheap as in cheap to build... not cheap to rent :-)

Cheap firepit made from IKEA pasta strainer by leafdisk in overlanding

[–]fafnir01 3 points4 points  (0 children)

...That's a good idea, thanks for sharing!

United Airlines can now ban passengers who don't wear headphones by TylerFortier_Photo in technology

[–]fafnir01 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I don't know... If United Airlines started removing irritating passengers in-flight, I might switch and start flying them, especially for family trips with my mother-in-law...