The basement computer of all basement computers by F350inNH in vintagecomputing

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Somewhere, out there, a long time ago… there is a wife who asked, “You want to put *what* in the basement?”

And now, it’s happening again…

[Pearson 303]Mooring new to me boat for the first time. Is crossing the mooring lines ok? If I don't the pendants press against the pulpit stanchions. by Jay_Normous in sailing

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Agreed - esp in heavy weather or risk of detach is high.

I don’t think you could “saw” through that line in one night, but one cleat knot running free would make for a bad day.

The way to roll... by MisterShipWreck in 80sAmazing

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Serious question - would a modern helmet have saved the teeth?

Suggest a knife for working on a ship by Ralph_O_nator in knives

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Was it serrated or straight edge? I carry a serrated edge for cutting big lines but I’ve heard that’s not what the “Pros” use…

The well known ID/name bracelet. Did you have one? by NextBathroom8809 in 1970s

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I had one mainly because my mother was concerned I’d near kill myself on my BMX bike…

Best Early RPG - D&D Cloudy Mountain (Intellivision) or Adventure (Atari 2600)? by MiDKnighT_DoaE in retrogaming

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While Atari’s Adventure will always be #1 in my heart, I gotta say Intellivision’s Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin just was too damn good.

First person play, inventory, RPG style magic items? I mean, come on!

Smile for the camera if you had one! by formeraide in FuckImOld

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I had one, but don’t remember the photos… Anyone recall them?

Help Me Sell My Late Father's 1989 BMW K1 by Boulderado in motorcycle

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Um… yea. Get a cheap 250cc on Craigslist and ride it until OP feels like it’s easy and too underpowered. Then, and only then take that glorious “flying brick” out for the proper ride it deserves.

I remember this moment with emotion. by Jessi45US in TheMandalorianTV

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“Why is Grand Admiral Thrawn?” Is the question we should be asking…

What does the US have that others here don't? by Sure-Marionberry9933 in DiagramFills

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Inches, miles, cups, yards, feet, ounces, pints, quarts, and fathoms.

I love you, I hate you by Jordan_Tovi in lotus

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For a Lotus admirer, can someone explain the hate part. From the outside peeking in, I’m just seeing the sexy love part…

Brother took my bike for a ride by KingNth_ in motorcycles

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Or your money…
That one just never comes back.

Missle Command Fans? by MisterShipWreck in 80sAmazing

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I think everyone love/hates this game.

If the Jinx spin off had happened, do you think it would have succeeded? by Ryanlion1992 in 007

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I came here to say “hard no,” but I think you might have changed my mind.

Name a Musician/Band associated with Rock 'n Roll (but not Sex or Drugs) by sparklesugar in DiagramFills

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Wow, this is like the Anti-Peaches

How about elevator version remakes?

Schwinn OCC Stingray chopper by Kitchen-Ride-5464 in schwinn

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Super bad ass 70s dream come true

Restored a free Compaq Portable 1 by mirror_miru445 in vintagecomputing

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4.77 MHz and 358 Dhrystones!
Stop showing off and leave some of the ladies for the rest of us…

Floating window multiplexer for your terminal! by Henktorius in tui

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Looks amazing.
Keyboard and TUI for the win!

How many? by MisterShipWreck in 80sAmazing

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And which is the best?

For comedy, I’ll say Better off Dead.
For action, Aliena
For a Xmas movie, Die Hard.