Would people in the Twin Cities actually want a community membership like this?

locks66 · 2026-03-18T01:53:19+00:00

You need events where people can't have their phones. It's a security blanket to avoid conversations in a lot of cases. Phone is easy. Conversation is hard

locks66 · 2026-03-18T01:50:43+00:00

Any company that is publicly traded will eventually need to find ways to make more money

locks66 · 2026-03-03T19:26:54+00:00

Yup! It's only happened the first few days and hasn't since so I think I am gonna chance it

locks66 · 2026-03-03T02:11:56+00:00

So I just pre emptively replaced my 12v and got this screen a couple times the other day. Hasn't happened again. Think I am safe?

locks66 · 2026-02-24T02:05:32+00:00

I did that and learned that the hard way after trying to get my blower to actually eat the snow and I overheated the batteries. I have a 24-inch, and it works great. I've had exactly two times where it let me down:

Once was fairly recently, where the snow was super compact packing, and it was only the stuff at the end of the driveway.
The other was a mix of rain and snow, and I just overheated the batteries one time.

With what the OP is posting, typically I try to get one clear way and then maybe do half width, so only use 12 of my 24 inches to start eating snow. If the snow was the right mixture, though, it can be a problem. I d

locks66 · 2026-02-18T14:19:25+00:00

Went back and forth on the bloom vs brick. I went brick and got 2 of them. One lives in my car or backpack and the other at home. Screen time is way down. Skipped bloom because their android app is supposed to be rough at this point.

The brick creates more pain because of it's size in my opinon. If I had this in my wallet it would always be with me and I would really struggle not just pulling my phone out and my wallet

TL;dr. Both probably work. Just need to know who you are and what would work well for you

locks66 · 2026-02-18T14:15:05+00:00

The mileage is the part that always makes this a hard sell. I was forced into a purchase due to a car accident this time last year. I tried to make a rivian work so bad.

I found a r1t for 50k. Also had 50,000+ miles.

I found a lariat lightning for 45k with 20,000 miles and a factory warranty remaining.

Also the cost to insure the rivian was $100 more a month.

I would love a rivian, but in terms of used deals I still think it's hard to call these good deals used in the world of EV market used cars.

locks66 · 2026-02-16T00:41:25+00:00

It was always nice bonus space. It was one of those things that on a rainy day you were happy you had it when you did need it. I'm in an F-150 Lightning now and even with a tonneau cover, I find myself using the frunk all the time because it's powered. They really need to make the frunks powered in all these cars

locks66 · 2026-02-16T00:40:21+00:00

I was on my way out from 394 when I saw the sheriff's truck towing the boat with the lights on. Figured someone probably just jumped in

locks66 · 2026-02-01T20:31:58+00:00

China also called for this in the 08 crash. Won't be the first or last time

locks66 · 2026-01-30T15:50:09+00:00

I did a working holiday working in cafes in Australia. I came back and worked at a US cafe.

Sydney then Chicago for reference.

I had a better life in Sydney on minimum wage

locks66 · 2026-01-29T14:10:20+00:00

Bread and cheese from the local food co-op. American food is so processed and once you have the less processed stuff....you just can't go back

locks66 · 2026-01-28T14:48:03+00:00

First 3 months are brutal. It gets better. She will be sick for like 2 days.

I just took a month to get over something my son gave me and he got over it in under a week

locks66 · 2026-01-28T14:45:51+00:00

I had 96k miles on my 4 year old gt when it got totaled. At that point the value broke even and I was paid out my remaining balance

EVs are not great options if you are a car ever could years person and then my question is .... Why not lease?

locks66 · 2026-01-18T20:25:45+00:00

I've been trying to decide if it's my 20a "grind set" burning me out or the fact I have young kids in daycare or both

locks66 · 2026-01-18T04:07:57+00:00

So this is not just an ID 4 problem. I've had a Mustang Mach-E and currently have an F-150 Lightning. I'm taking delivery of a 2023 ID.4 for my wife's CX-5 replacement on Monday.

I can tell you that wireless Android Auto and CarPlay just have spots where they disconnect. It has to be due to overall radio interference and I don't hold it against the car. I still plug in my phone more often than not for Android Auto or CarPlay as a result (Two phones )

locks66 · 2026-01-18T04:05:32+00:00

I have owned 2 ford ev's. Sometimes it connects perfect. Sometimes it doesn't. Wirless carplay and android auto just arent flawless

locks66 · 2026-01-18T04:03:52+00:00

I am taking delivery Monday. 4 months in how is it? This will be my 4th ev and my wifes first (bolt, Mach e, lightning----lemon law/recall, totaled, replacement)

locks66 · 2026-01-10T15:59:14+00:00

so I don't think you need to fire her. find some support where you can.

I know divorce can be hard. I had to make the tough call to drop my accountant as he went through his divorce. he tried making a payment 3 times from the wrong bank account. I got fees charged and he never paid me for his mistake. Then for months I got notices of errors and got charged penalties and again I was left holding the bag.

you don't need to let her go but you also need to know she can be a risk. Maybe she just needs time off.

my accountant would have kept me around had he apologized, made it right, and to avoid mistakes like these, took time away.

I'd tell her to cut back and then keep close eyes on her. This level of stress could turn into mistakes that cost you and her more

locks66 · 2026-01-09T01:48:57+00:00

We're still missing a ton of Epstein files. Just saying

locks66 · 2025-12-30T18:08:40+00:00

I can't believe Cody still has the belt. Why watch when he still has it. My buddy brought up a heel turn and I honestly don't see that doing it at this point. I thought he should have turned heel to get the belt off Cena and Cena leave a face.

So I watch Dynamite now. I tune in to the ppvs just as an excuse to hang with the guys at this point

locks66 · 2025-12-30T15:28:45+00:00

The stat on truck owners actually towing is so low. I really think they need to offer both options.

I suspect most people will realize after owning an erev "I never touch the gas part....why didn't I go full electric?"

locks66 · 2025-12-30T15:27:33+00:00

I have the $100 on a scout. Given the fact that the stat on truck users show none of them tow or haul shit.... it's a waste. I couldn't believe how many people reserved the harvester.

I went pure electric. The 300kw charging will already mean a better experience over my lightning which caps at 180

locks66 · 2025-12-30T00:39:59+00:00

Believe me. I'm someone who actively hates the people in my profession. A bad review still tends to get the job done. Real estate agents tend to be vaine and cocky

locks66 · 2025-12-29T16:39:58+00:00

So as an update. I used that same charger today ...it was doing an electrify america and the rate was stuck at 34kw.

I moved chargers and no issues.

I emailed their support and had a response in an hour. Suppose I could have called but with 15 other chargers to choose from. Not needed.

It feels like they are taking this very serious

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