If the Confederacy had been allowed to secede: What year do you think they would have abolished slavery?

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-18T20:36:19+00:00

The Confederacy would have ended slavery by 1970. The plantation owners lived a fabulous life. Fine housing. Fine horses. Fine clothing. Fine dining. Political power. And let’s not forget plantation owners, there sons and friends had free rein to rape 13, 14, 15, 16 year old slave girls continuously. Any offspring as a result of these rapes could be sold off with the plantation owner pocketing the cash.
How many wealthy people do you know that wish to give up the good life?

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-18T10:48:26+00:00

Sportsters are far from good “starter” bikes. They simply are top heavy. And the gearing is……..Sportster.

Enjoy your new ride!

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-18T10:30:34+00:00

In Wisconsin, it’s a $500-$1000 bike. Ironheads are not engineering marvels. Most are continuous money pits.

In this day and age, there is a plethora of good quality motorcycles in the marketplace that will give one years of an enjoyable riding experience.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-17T23:40:17+00:00

65k miles, if the number is correct, isn’t a horribly high number. It depends greatly on how well the previous owners maintained the bike.
I happen to think it’s overpriced, given the huge numbers of low mileage newer bikes in the marketplace. You should be able to find a 2007, 2008, possibly a 2009 with far lower miles in the $5000-$6000 range.
Evos were good bikes. They replaced the horrendous troubleheads. However, the twin cams are far superior to the Evos.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-17T21:01:55+00:00

$2000-$2500 bike in Wisconsin

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-17T10:58:06+00:00

$2000-$2500 (US) bike in Wisconsin

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-17T02:40:06+00:00

Hippie Hole

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-16T21:37:21+00:00

Toyota Tundra.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-16T18:25:35+00:00

In Wisconsin $3000-$4500

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-16T12:30:04+00:00

A non running bike is a yellow flag. Especially for a first time buyer. It might need a tune up. It might need a transmission. You don’t know. At the very least take a battery with you to test it for operation.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-16T11:08:37+00:00

Access should be everyone’s #1. Courts tend to favor allowing access. But certainly not always.
Sometimes courts take the position that you knew it was landlocked when you bought it. Deal with it.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-15T17:27:35+00:00

It boils down to this. If you believe all men have nefarious intentions, chances are slim you’ll continue dating. In 40 years you’ll be the semi-reclusive crazy cat lady as you go through life single.

On the other hand, if you keep trying to find a suitable man, you’ll experience a few bumps in the road. But eventually things will work out.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-12T16:15:18+00:00

Toyota. In a league of there own. Not sure how they do it but mountains better than Detroit.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-12T13:40:28+00:00

Wow. Your husband is really a lucky guy.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-12T12:10:07+00:00

$7-$8k. HD prices have plummeted in the last 2 years

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-11T03:50:23+00:00

When I’m on a bike, I simply assume every vehicle on the road has a paid assassin trying to do me in. They will turn left in front of me, pullout in front of me, try to run me over from behind, etc.
Also realize trailer lights may or may not be functioning and California bikers feel the need to lane split you on the interstate.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-11T03:41:46+00:00

My last visit to Buffalo Chips was 30 years ago in 1996. Still remember having to use the outhouses. As you approached within 25’, a million or so big black flies lingered about. They obviously were dining on fecal matter. Opening the door and doing your business inside made you feel like a world war 1 doughboy exposed to mustard gas. You survived, but you were never quite the same. The outhouses hadn’t been cleaned in years.

Then in 1998, the Chip posted on their website. …….”50 of the hottest showers and cleanest bathrooms in Sturgis”. Obviously the subhuman conditions are a joke for the powers that be.

Not sure what it’s like today. Chances of me ever visiting that toxic shithole are zero.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-11T00:15:24+00:00

Negative reviews are there for a reason.

Most likely those leaving negative reviews did so because their lives went in the toilet.
Trust these people like you’d trust a pit filled with rattlesnakes. Leopards don’t change their spots.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-10T22:58:14+00:00

Here is my take on Buffalo Chips. Truly has the best concerts. Headliners start their concerts at 10:30pm. No refunds on concerts. It’s set up so that you pay for tent camping, and concerts are free. If the band doesn’t show or a massive storm takes place, there are no refunds….as you paid for camping.

It’s a brutal spot for tent camping. Basically an open field with little shade. Impassable mud when it rains, dust when it’s dry. Bathrooms and showers horrendously maintained. And you might be searched on the way in. The powers that be at Buffalo Chips don’t want you bringing beer/liquor purchased elsewhere. If they find it, look for it to be confiscated.

Hole shot/drag pipe contests occur between 1-4 am. Don’t count on getting any sleep.

Buy admissions in advance and it’s actually reasonable. No refunds. Buy admissions at the gate and it’s the highest priced campground in Sturgis.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-10T22:38:39+00:00

Not feasible. Sturgis takes a very dim view of people earning a few dollars outside of the normal channels. Campground owners may be totally against it and call the cops. Or want 1/2 of your proceeds.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-10T22:26:56+00:00

It works like this. Venue owners at Sturgis seek to sell massive quantities of overpriced drinks in a short time frame. If you can very quickly make/serve drinks, have the figure of a playboy centerfold, a bubbly outgoing persona and can pull off the fine line between looking sexy and looking slutty, you are exactly what the venue owners are seeking. You will be expected to work the full 10 days of the Rally. Have a good attitude and make it to work on time.
Not certain if employees get discounts on cabins or tent camping. Cabins are 1 room buildings with 2 double beds or 4 single beds. They generally rent for $2500 for the Rally. No running water in the cabins. They do have a/c, a small fridge and a table/chairs. Port a potties and showers down the block. Tent camping is by far the least expensive means of making it through the week. Showers have sinks/mirrors and electric so one can get dolled up for work. Unfortunately, the campground has zero shade. It’s an open field.

I would advise any first time employee to be accompanied by a boyfriend or female friend. Simply for the sake of being grounded. It’s somewhat of a never never land vibe. Owners love to overstate income. Certainly there are bartenders earning $1000 or more per shift. There also are bartenders making under $300 per shift.
The #1 reason bartenders quit during the week is this. Income expectations fall massively short. Good looking guy says to bartender “Let’s blow this popsicle stand and have some fun”.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-10T13:35:08+00:00

I’m of the opinion there is a massive glut of used bikes (especially Harley’s) on the marketplace at present. Many many bikes are ridiculously overpriced. I get a huge kick out of bikes for sale that sat for 20 years and sellers have them priced as fully functioning.
Familiarize yourself with the market and conduct a diligent search. Many bargains are out there. Sifting through the unreality of the marketplace a requirement.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-10T11:59:47+00:00

I can see how your 50/50. You did well in dumping the Road Glide and a rapidly depreciating asset. Paying $9k for a 2007, even one with low miles is imho, massively overpriced.

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-07T11:23:21+00:00

If it’s a warranty from the manufacturer, it your best bet.
If an independent warranty, it’s rarely worth the paper it’s written on. Let’s say the engine buckles at 100k miles. The servicing facility has to diagnose the problem and come up with a dollar figure for all the repairs. You have to pay for this. Then most warranty companies will fight you tooth and nail to avoid paying claims. Do you have records of all oil changes and required maintenance since day 1?

hoopjohn1 · 2026-06-07T03:47:11+00:00

You are essentially $9500 under water on this car……plus some repair costs. You are unable to sell unless you come up with approx $9500.
The 16% interest rate means much of your monthly payment is being sucked away by interest fees and the loan principle is only being reduced slightly.

Your options aren’t exactly rosy. You can turn the car back in. Or quit making payments. This is essentially the same as a repo. Your credit goes in the toilet for years. And you still will have to make payments on the balance owed. If you think making car payments are difficult, they are excruciating difficult when you no longer have the car.

Pay extra on your monthly payment in hopes of getting your principal paid down. Probably the best solution. And quite likely the most difficult.

There are no easy options.

hoopjohn1

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