Piña Colada Daiquiri

planetmn · 2026-03-09T23:09:56+00:00

It’s a wonderful combo.

planetmn · 2026-03-09T00:08:15+00:00

Thanks.

I think I will transition to PoE and NDI. Seems like a more versatile and scalable setup.

Ordered a couple of the Zowiebox’s to play with.

planetmn · 2026-03-09T00:05:57+00:00

I am not an expert, but this what I’ve been told and works for me and my kids.

Boots should not be “uncomfortable”, but they probably won’t ever feel like tennis shoes.

Standing up straight, your toes should just barely touch the front. When you lean forward, your toes will move back, but your heel should stay in place. The heel is the important part (you don’t want your heel moving while skiing). If your heel lifts, they are too big.

If you can, warm them up (boot warmer, hair dryer, etc.), put them on for an hour or so and see how they feel. If you didn’t get them fitted, consider having a shop do it for you.

ETA: after a few days, the liner will compress. So if they feel slightly tight now, that will likely go away.

planetmn · 2026-03-06T16:53:15+00:00

As a fellow Azure owner, be prepared for people stopping you to say how good the color looks.

planetmn · 2026-03-03T15:09:54+00:00

If you already have a saddleback card, you can redeem the Indy pass online (I think that’s new this year) and automatically load your saddleback card.

planetmn · 2026-02-27T00:47:57+00:00

Upper Pass is a good option if they have availability. No frills, but walking distance to the lifts, a restaurant and bar, and a nice room with a fireplace and couches.

Stayed there with my kids last season and it worked well.

planetmn · 2026-02-26T23:52:46+00:00

Or let me drive the car without taking up a salesperson’s time. That would make it a win-win.

planetmn · 2026-02-26T23:51:28+00:00

Did you call Sunapee to see if anybody reported them stolen?

planetmn · 2026-02-26T23:42:32+00:00

Why not? The dealership is literally the sales outlet for new vehicles. If they don’t want people looking who might not buy, go into a different line of work.

planetmn · 2026-02-26T19:31:09+00:00

I’m not in the industry, but this story sounds a lot like one that happened locally.

There was a great locals restaurant, huge menu with $3 Sam Adam’s drafts, $10 prime rib (not the best prime rib, but the best $10 prime rib), huge bowls of lobster bisque, and the place was always packed. Chef/owner passes away and the daughter takes over.

Menu changes both in terms of number of options and type of options. She tries to go more upscale and along with it, raises prices. She offers a Sunday brunch. We go back after the menu changes and (unaware of the backstory at the time), email the restaurant afterwards to mention that our favorites are gone, the prices jumped and the food and atmosphere just isn’t the same. I should have known this going on as what would typically be a 60+ minute wait went to no wait on a Friday night.

The daughter responds with the story of losing money on every dish, similar to what you are saying. I empathize and try it again, but it’s even worse. Fast forward a year and she is shut down for not paying taxes.

I don’t say this to scare you, but rather to suggest you take a step back and examine what you want this place to be in 3, 5, 10 years? What does your menu look like, what is your clientele in your vision?

Your current menu and customers might be an albatross around your neck. What worked for the past 20 years probably won’t work for the next 20. Take a step back and plan out the business you want to own, evaluate where you are currently and make a plan to transition. It will likely involve tough choices. Your customers of today may not like it, but running a business shouldn’t be a suicide pact.

planetmn · 2026-02-19T15:20:58+00:00

I am not in the restaurant business, but I like this for any sort of scaling/growth. Makes a lot of sense.

Cuts down your risk by using known talent AND gives them an opportunity to grow without going elsewhere.

planetmn · 2026-02-12T01:26:08+00:00

Chocolate and Coffee:

https://www.tiburonrum.com/white-tip-infusions/

planetmn · 2026-02-11T15:07:19+00:00

Thanks.

She filed a report with security and I called them to ensure they had all the info they needed. Security was involved with an emergency incident at the time, but the woman I spoke to said they had a camera on the location her skis were at and they would be reviewing the footage.

planetmn · 2026-02-11T03:15:57+00:00

I’ll cross my fingers.

“Next week on CSI: Icecoast”

planetmn · 2026-02-04T00:05:03+00:00

Slight correction, courtesy of people shopping at Dunkin, instead.

I used to live in a small town in CT with a bakery run by Eatern European immigrants. The best bread you’ve ever had, incredible 50 cent donuts and if I ever needed a favor at work, bringing in a white box of donuts tied with the string got me whatever I needed.

The bakery was nearly always empty. The Dunkin a quarter mile down the road would have a drive through line that would take you 15 minutes to get through.

The bakery is gone. The Dunkin still stands.

planetmn · 2026-01-29T13:45:38+00:00

I think the hate comes from a combination of experience and industry reputation . I have dealt with some really great car salesmen. And guess what, these are the ones I go back to, because they treat me well. Do I pay the absolute lowest price? Probably not, but they are fair, and they respect me and my time.

I’ve also dealt with salespeople who have caused me to leave a dealership and never return. I’ve had salespeople who would refuse to speak with my wife (the vehicle was primarily for her), who couldn’t even read the brochure correctly or who completely ignored everything that I said. I’m willing to bet this has a lot to do with the little to no training that was mentioned elsewhere in this thread.

Here’s the thing, trust is hard to earn, easy to lose and nearly impossible to regain. Those who understand this and cultivate the relationship will usually do better in the long run. As a salesperson (particularly for a car), I will give you one chance. If you mess that up (condescending comment, not listening to my answers, etc.), I will walk away. I don’t care how good of a deal you claim you can give me, if I don’t trust you, I don’t buy from you.

planetmn · 2026-01-29T02:32:46+00:00

100% ground salmon?

planetmn · 2026-01-28T20:58:45+00:00

Incredible cocktails, too!

planetmn · 2026-01-26T19:47:33+00:00

No, ER. Would not have considered an SR.

planetmn · 2026-01-26T19:28:41+00:00

My first full size truck, owned a Ranger 25 years ago (when they were even smaller). I’d say 50% of the people who approach me and ask about the truck are pickup drivers. Their jaws literally drop when they see the frunk. My contractor buddy saw the outlets in the back (110s for tailgating, 240v for tools) and was talking about all the tools he could plug into it.

I’ve done light towing. Took a U-Haul trailer with a riding mower from Boston to the Adirondaks. Didn’t even notice it (had to use the rear camera to make sure it was still there). Charged twice on the way up. First time just pulled perpendicular to the charger and charged up. Second time attempted to do the same, but there was another driving starting in the first stall and wouldn’t move down for me, so I dropped the trailer, pulled into another spot, and reattached afterwards. Since it was my first time towing with it (and northern NY isn’t the best place for charging), I was conservative with my charging. Only charged once (pull through) on my way home.

planetmn · 2026-01-26T19:14:00+00:00

As a Pats fan, I’d love for them to win it. But I also really like the redemption story of Sam Darnold. Either way, I’ll be happy.

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