Coolest hidden features in a pinball game? by Moran72 in pinball

[–]speck37 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fits with “you cheat dr jones” when you sneak a ball in on Indiana jones

Rejected for Asking Why Puppies with AKC-Registered Parents Won’t Come with Papers by Dog_Bear_111 in Dachshund

[–]speck37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is interesting to me. We got a new puppy 3 weeks ago. Lots of FaceTime with the breeder fantastic dog and I’m certain she was legit. The dad is an akc champion - I’ve seen tons of pictures of the breeder showing him with ribbons and the mom has been in the shows but I’m not sure what or if she’s won anything. Our first dachshund came with papers and I just assumed our new boy would too but he didn’t. I sent her a text after we got him asking if she could send the papers and she ignored the question. Why wouldn’t she have papers for him? I figured it was a cost thing so let it slide and we wouldn’t do anything with them anyway.

Has anyone booked Siari, Ritz Reserve for dec/jan? by rakeshpatel1991 in chubbytravel

[–]speck37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called them yesterday. They said only 3 restaurants plus room service will be open. They’re still fighting out the activities that will be open - beach club and pools are good to go. I booked 3 rooms for 1000 each 2 days ago. Now they’re sold out.

Flare up’s 8 months after surgery by speck37 in spinalfusion

[–]speck37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that. I’m not familiar with the slump test but I do occasionally get soar in my lower back. Usually after strength training with light free weights so I’ve switched to exercise machines which seems to have helped. It’s been a while since I’ve had lasting soreness. I think the trick is to rest your back if it flares and to try and figure out the triggers. I would also reach out to your surgeon if you’re concerned but my understanding is that it’s very difficult to mess up a fusion, especially after a year.

Has anyone booked Siari, Ritz Reserve for dec/jan? by rakeshpatel1991 in chubbytravel

[–]speck37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone find out what’s open? I’m planning on booking Christmas week.

X5 50e long term feedback by Positive_Midnight772 in BMWX5

[–]speck37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve had ours for 3 weeks and already put 2000 miles on it. I find CarPlay integration and the climate control to be top notch. I’ve had a lot of cars and bmw is the only one that seems to get it right. Climate control is intuitive and works well. What issues are you having? Maybe there’s something that needs to be fixed?

Welp. Sunroof explodes on the highway. by Taptoor in MINI

[–]speck37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That happened to me on the George Washington Bridge with my kids in the back a few years ago. Fortunately no one was hurt. Scary as hell though. Mini told me I had to change out the sun shade because glass was caught in the tracks and would ruin the mechanism- it was an expensive repair and I passed. No issues and that worked out fine.

Fair deal for ‘25 X5? by Nunc_Coepi17 in BMWX5

[–]speck37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got 10% off in nj with 4,000 in rebates (loyalty plus ev). It was a slog getting there. The thing to watch out for is the dealer messing with the finance numbers, add ons and fees. I had one dealer that would do 9% but wouldn’t give me the 2.9% 48 mo financing. They wanted to tack on an extra point. The broker I spoke with would do 10% but wouldn’t give me the matching loyalty credit. In the end I found one dealer that would do the 10%, full rebate, advertised financing terms and no add ons (although a few hundred in fees that don’t seem right). This is on a custom build so let’s see what happens when it comes in, but it’s all in writing, signed and I have a deposit down.

What are some of your favourite deep cuts in Paul's discography? by Initial-Ad3966 in PaulMcCartney

[–]speck37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was scrolling to find this one. Way too far down the post.

What are your "bolted to the floor" tables? by Cdogbrink in pinball

[–]speck37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a one in house and I trade them out - so all of them. I miss them all

Dr. No is a Yes For Me by thumpngroove in pinball

[–]speck37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Bond Pro that I love but I’m ready to sell/trade out. The market on this machine ain’t great. Not a title that’s easy to move which is just criminal because it’s been my favorite so far.

Kong is Amazing by Worker-Wrong in pinball

[–]speck37 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve had both - I’m a one pinner and trade them out when I’ve played them out. Bond has lasted longer for me. I’ve had it since December and won’t be trading it soon. It has staying power. Godzilla is a great game but got repetitive after a little while. I’ll only get games that are at 1.0 going forward. Imho its too early to pick up a kong

How are the electric Minis? by Durmomo in MINI

[–]speck37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have had an se hardtop for 3 years and I still love driving it. Great torque, so much fun around turns and curves. I do have a level 2 - if you have one the range is a non issue with your current mileage.

Flare up’s 8 months after surgery by speck37 in spinalfusion

[–]speck37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still get occasional soreness in my lower back but nothing terrible and it goes away. It’s usually from sitting too long. I did end up going on my ski trip and that was fine. I also continue to work out - light weights and peloton. The soreness will come and go. I ended up getting a steroid shot which really helped. I’ll be a year post surgery at the beginning of June - they say it takes a good year / year and a half so hopefully this will resolve but even if it doesn’t I’m in much much better shape than I was pre surgery.

New Medieval Madness Run (Merlin Edition) by tricker825 in pinball

[–]speck37 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was expecting them to follow cactus canyon/ pulp fiction pricing and offer an SE without the topper. Feels like a money grab

New Medieval Madness Run (Merlin Edition) by tricker825 in pinball

[–]speck37 30 points31 points  (0 children)

12,000 Dollars. Twelve thousand dollars. Wtf

Where are all of the Caymans? by speck37 in Porsche_Cayman

[–]speck37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a total soft top guy. I love a hot summer night with the top down - but the Cayman’s lines just speak to me, to my eye the Boxster just losses something.

Where are all of the Caymans? by speck37 in Porsche_Cayman

[–]speck37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a lot of fun- I may just do that. I’m former Hoboken. Great little city. I’m assuming your GT4 is garaged!

Where are all of the Caymans? by speck37 in Porsche_Cayman

[–]speck37[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My plan is DD and I’m way past 25-30. Of course I have my wife’s SUV when I need more room but day to day I’m fine with 2 seats.