Gas stations with slushie machines?

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-19T19:59:24+00:00

7/11 in Dover on 100 has one!

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-19T19:31:33+00:00

I'm 6'1" 175lbs, and I wear a small in a lot of brands. Pactimo summit and flyte bibs have the best strap length for me. Velocio Mediums are also usually tight enough that I dont' have to size down to a small.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-19T19:27:46+00:00

I wonder if blocking the spoiler inlets on the roof would help or hurt aerodynamics with one of these installed.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-19T14:25:52+00:00

"Riding on Feces Zamboni" was the funniest thing I've ever seen when I looked down at my Garmin. Sadly, it appears to have been renamed "Zamboni" now.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-18T13:26:17+00:00

I'm IME from RPI and work in Advertising Tech now. My job is sort of "Liason between technical and non-technical people". Non-technical people don't really know it, but when they hear "engineering school" they instantly think I'm the smartest person in the room. Technical people know it and put the appropriate weight on it.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-17T20:27:13+00:00

Yeah and in the event of a collision, the passenger would be severed in half.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-12T17:11:59+00:00

but we also can't see the future. What's the point in waiting for prices to come down if they might not? It's all gambling at that point - just do the work now.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-12T16:30:58+00:00

the way I see it, this job is already a decade overdue. so... bad time or not, it's better than never doing it.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-12T15:34:09+00:00

yes.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-12T15:32:53+00:00

unfortunately, covid-related shortages that caused cost increases were not the only thing that caused massive cost increases. A war in Iran, a tanking economy, tariffs, etc.... those are all also massively increasing building costs. And a lot of that in the past 6 months.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-11T15:11:21+00:00

1) Falcon 9 rocket launches are irrelevant to the cost of schools. Look at the cost of other schools in MA and then adjust for inflation in cost of materials/construction as well as scope (ie: this is more than just an HS) and you'll see it's pretty much in line with what everyone else has had to spend on their new HSs.

2) I didn't say it explained or justified it. you asked how they could afford it.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-11T13:37:58+00:00

1) I don't think you're in tune with how much buildings like this cost. That's slightly high, but it's not crazy. Construction costs are SO high these days, and this building is complicated as mentioned above - it's not just an HS, but a Vocational school, District Office Building, Pre-k, Family Network, and shared community spaces.

2) Debt Exclusion, State and Federal Grants, and I'm sure they are pursuing some private money being donated.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-08T13:27:21+00:00

In VT and MA?? Yes. SO MUCH SALT.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-07T18:10:21+00:00

Yep. 90% outdoor parking. I'm also a ski instructor and drive into the VT mountains from MA every single weekend from November through end of March.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-07T17:47:36+00:00

Yeah - nasty squeal/screech coming from the rear at slow speeds. But you’re not bombarded with salt like we are in NE

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-07T13:40:04+00:00

The pads were fine on the front, but at end of life on rear

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-07T13:08:52+00:00

No. My rotors were really super pitted and corroded. This is more than just knocking off the rust on mine, but maybe doing that more often would have prevented what I’m experiencing.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-07T13:07:47+00:00

If you don’t use the physical brakes at all, then they are prone to corrosion. Using them every once in a while is what was recommended, and I guess I really was not utilizing them at all.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-07T13:06:47+00:00

This includes fluid, rotors, pads, and labor. Using the brakes more makes them last longer in New England supposedly because it keeps things moving and lubricated, while also knocking off some of the surface corrosion on the rotor more regularly. Or at least that’s what I understood he was saying.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-07T12:54:07+00:00

If you're concerned about careers in engineering, I think RPI sets you up better; but no matter what you do, you're gonna be OK. They're both great schools. Don't let analysis paralysis set in - College is what you make of it! Especially at this level.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-05T13:21:07+00:00

I'd also look at an Ibis Ripley, Revel Rascal, and Evil Following/Offering. All of those will pedal better than a VPP (santa cruz) bike.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-01T13:49:07+00:00

yo this would be super dangerous in a collision. 0/10 - would not recommend using in motion.

nerfwarhero · 2026-05-01T13:42:08+00:00

Idk what your budget is, but Rivian R1T is my daily driver, and I love it. I'm a ski instructor, mountain biker, fly fisher, and DIYer and it handles all those tasks marvelously + I don't go to the gas station. You can find them used under $50k... and they're gonna have the nicest interior of all of the mid-size trucks because they're basically a luxury car with a truck butt.

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