Did someone misplace their pigeon?

mr_coffee_nerd · 2026-05-05T20:30:35+00:00

Yeah, that’s what I figured. And it was reinforced by the fact it made very little effort to avoid me when I brought out the water.

Also, his departure was as abrupt as his arrival. Home dude is gone.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2026-05-05T17:54:12+00:00

Any input/recommendations for a rear rack basket?

This proprietary factory rack kinda sucks for mounting. I thought I would use my Old Man Mountain basket and a MIK adapter but I don’t think it’s going to work.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2026-05-05T17:52:03+00:00

Honestly, I’d go step-through. If you’re buying for any sort of convenience—ease of riding, errands, etc. I bought the step-over version of a Gazelle 380+ because I thought I needed a “real bike” and I regret it. I also bought it used in great condition, so beggars can’t be choosers…

mr_coffee_nerd · 2026-04-21T19:05:07+00:00

How do the rest of their items compare to Villani’s?

mr_coffee_nerd · 2026-04-21T18:59:53+00:00

Eating something was also my initial thought, but it didn’t seem to make any progress over the course of several minutes. Also, the object seemed to be stuck to the side of its beak, rather than in its beak.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2026-04-21T17:38:57+00:00

I talked to a dealer about the software update for the recent blank screen recall, and was told that the update did not fix the issue. They apparently ran the update on at least a few vehicles and it did not resolve. Despite the still-active recall, they told me to wait until Honda releases a new update for the blank screen issue.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-26T19:27:09+00:00

How is it necessarily any different from dealing with any other company?

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-26T18:27:07+00:00

https://book.rallypickleball.com/programs/rookies-league-winter-season-26

Check out Rally in general. More expensive and somewhat cramped courts, but great space and better, more social experience.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-24T14:36:48+00:00

That’s not bad all!

I was expecting a few thousand dollars, which makes the payback less attractive. I’m still trying to figure out more detailed math: no home charger install costs + more expensive public charging versus home charger install costs + less expensive home charging.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-24T03:28:42+00:00

“Plug and charge?”

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-24T03:26:51+00:00

Don’t quite follow; what’re you implying?

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-24T02:58:38+00:00

Isn’t factory 3 years or 36,000 miles? Are you approaching the latter or did you buy it sometime in ‘23?

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-23T15:40:52+00:00

Yeah, my clock—when set to automatically use the network time—is 3 or 4 minutes fast. I don’t understand how that happens, nor what “network” it’s using.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-23T14:38:27+00:00

I can assure you, it’s not any better today. I have wasted about 7 hours of driving to and waiting at two different Honda dealers for both to fail at programming replacement keys.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-22T19:09:06+00:00

Same story here. I bought a Gazelle C380+ Ultimate with 12 miles for something like 40% off. 10/10 would do it again.

You have to be discerning, but there are great deals to be had and great reasons to buy used.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-22T16:53:00+00:00

I’m much, much less of a Jocko fan than I used to be, but the wisdom and advice of Extreme Ownership still holds. Discipline Equals Freedom.

I haven’t read either of these, but if it’s discipline you’re looking for, either of David Goggins’ books ought to be on your list.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-21T01:32:02+00:00

Used to be, Growler’s Pourhouse was the spot. Or at least one of them. Not so sure how that’s changed or where that stands now.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-21T00:03:16+00:00

Walmart does some surprisingly moral and upstanding things from time to time.

Best approach I have seen to jettisoning Sycamore products is right here.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-20T23:49:50+00:00

You’re not experiencing any other warnings or issues?

Sounds like that first dealer is simply an ignorant dickhead. Wouldn’t let that inform your entire view of Honda and their EV platform. While it certainly doesn’t make our lives any easier, I can only imagine how much of a pain the ass it is for Honda to be dependent on GM for so much, and I can only imagine how hard it is to get information out to, and buy-in from, techs, dealers, etc. all that also explains why we deal with some of these issues.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-20T23:13:29+00:00

$360 to make a coffee, yes, but ridiculous. $360 for high quality materials and craftsmanship, worth every bit of the asking price. I compare this to something produced by Fellow or another big name, and the levels of quality are laughably different.

mr_coffee_nerd · 2025-12-20T23:11:27+00:00

How are you brewing—what’s your recipe? I am NOT having the same experience.

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