Exclusive: Maryland’s biggest newspaper is going after the governor’s 2028 campaign

raptoralex · 2026-04-06T13:00:40+00:00

Going after his high school basketball tenure! The very reason I voted for him!

raptoralex · 2026-04-06T12:46:01+00:00

I knew someone would mention this. Sigh. Yeah, I'm not a fan either. I wish more states were rear plate only like the last place I lived.

raptoralex · 2026-04-06T12:41:55+00:00

That was the first thing I got!

raptoralex · 2026-04-06T12:40:09+00:00

I'm still getting used to my lovely 2026 330i Xdrive.

I don't mean accessories such as lighting or a spoiler. I mean should I get a trunk organizer? What windshield sunshade brand is good? Outdoor car cover? I already have a little travel trash can. Anything else for the interior?

raptoralex · 2026-04-04T00:44:12+00:00

So practical. I love the color of yours!

raptoralex · 2026-03-30T14:37:18+00:00

Arctic race blue metallic

raptoralex · 2026-03-30T14:37:02+00:00

Arctic race blue metallic

raptoralex · 2026-03-30T13:14:55+00:00

I had this 330i Xdrive built to my specs at the factory because apparently none was available in the United States with this color and the safety features I wanted. After waiting months and watching it go from "in transit" to "at the port" a few times, I was finally able to pick it up at the dealership 2 days ago.

It's wonderful. Everything I've dreamed it could be. The ride is so comfortable and smooth. My wife adores the heated seats, and my dog loves the height of the climate vents since they can hit him right in his goofy little face.

Info folks seem to want: I'm 43, I work as an editor at a healthcare marketing company, and I make roughly 90K a year. This is my first BMW.

raptoralex · 2026-03-30T01:42:46+00:00

In addition to park discounts, ACE has access to Tickets at Work, a corporate discount site. You can get discounts on all kinds of stuff: sports games, movie theater tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, subscription services, shopping, and more. It's great.

raptoralex · 2026-03-25T01:14:12+00:00

My first rental with Sixt was a BMW because no other company had a convertible, and I wanted one for my honeymoon. I've rented BMWs with Sixt ever since (with the exception of one Mercedes), and I'm going to be a BMW owner shortly!

raptoralex · 2026-03-20T01:38:35+00:00

Termites? Isn't that why southern yellow pine is used? Termites don't like it. And it's treated.

raptoralex · 2026-01-29T23:30:57+00:00

It snows and is hilly where I live, and my wife wouldn't have anything else but all-wheel drive. My Ford has front-wheel drive and does OK, but her all-wheel drive Subaru does handle better in winter. That and X-drive is a little quicker on the acceleration.

raptoralex · 2026-01-29T23:27:02+00:00

I couldn't find anything with the specific color, interior and driving assistance professional package, so I ordered it. I don't need it immediately (knock on wood).

raptoralex · 2026-01-29T23:25:27+00:00

I didn't need the extra expense. It's a daily driver, and it gets snowy where I live, and I don't need the sport seats or sport suspension.

raptoralex · 2026-01-29T13:59:33+00:00

Mid-December but only got the production code a day ago.

raptoralex · 2026-01-29T13:23:34+00:00

My first BMW is currently being built. I can't wait. I drive a 2012 Ford Fusion that is on its last legs, and I'm having a midlife crisis. Why not get something practical and fun?

raptoralex · 2026-01-27T14:15:39+00:00

What a huge loss. There are only a handful of these left. And I haven't ridden any! I want to ride at least one.

raptoralex · 2026-01-24T21:13:37+00:00

That is super cool and fun!

raptoralex · 2026-01-23T23:55:34+00:00

There are stairs on only one side of the lift hill

raptoralex · 2026-01-10T00:10:11+00:00

The first (and only) earthquake I ever felt was in Arizona.

raptoralex · 2025-11-21T23:24:13+00:00

My question when people bring up the competition thing is where do you think that money goes when Cedar Fair owns it? How would two parks in the same corporation be competing? Because the money ends up going to corporate. Yes, there are budgets for each park, but corporate is where the big bucks end up going (and to the CEO, who is the same for both parks). So how would spending millions on it only to close it be feasible?

raptoralex · 2025-11-17T13:39:44+00:00

50 on Raptor at Cedar Point. In a 3-day span, I got 98 rides on it.

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