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Forum: Off Topic 03-21-2024, 8:54pm
Replies: 44
Views: 724
Posted By tjfontaine
I saw one of these in accident testing against a...

I saw one of these in accident testing against a full size sedan it was NOT good ... I'd skip it - get a small used Toyota or Honda you will be far safer and prob more reliable.
Forum: Off Topic 03-20-2024, 3:35pm
Replies: 83
Views: 1,848
Posted By tjfontaine
I'd have to say my current ride - a 2017 Lexus LS...

I'd have to say my current ride - a 2017 Lexus LS 460 F-sport. Why?

Super reliable - nothing goes wrong.
Nice handling, comfortable on long trips, decent gas mileage on the road.
AWD - with...
Forum: Off Topic 03-20-2024, 3:31pm
Replies: 24
Views: 542
Posted By tjfontaine
I personally don't miss that old crap - I hated...

I personally don't miss that old crap - I hated writing in cursive - I have great keyboard skills - I only use it to sign my name. I love the modern hi tech automatics in cars screw slapping gears. ...
Forum: Off Topic 03-18-2024, 8:15pm
Replies: 43
Views: 919
Posted By tjfontaine
Hey - us too - on Saturday the 16th ... went back...

Hey - us too - on Saturday the 16th ... went back to our hometown of Grand Forks ND - had dinner here ... GREAT freaking steakhouse - it was in the building originally housing Happy Harrys package...
Forum: Off Topic 03-14-2024, 1:17pm
Replies: 31
Views: 509
Posted By tjfontaine
I also have a Raspberry Pi - it is running Home...

I also have a Raspberry Pi - it is running Home Assistant.
Forum: Off Topic 03-14-2024, 1:16pm
Replies: 31
Views: 509
Posted By tjfontaine
better yet - have him calculate it and display it...

better yet - have him calculate it and display it on a spreadsheet on all those monitors.
Forum: Off Topic 03-14-2024, 1:10pm
Replies: 13
Views: 189
Posted By tjfontaine
My thoughts exactly! Holy crap Craig!!!! My...

My thoughts exactly! Holy crap Craig!!!!

My humble setup - I am retired so 2 40" monitors will do ......
Forum: Off Topic 02-28-2024, 11:19pm
Replies: 44
Views: 713
Posted By tjfontaine
I was surprised I only had 10 ...

I was surprised I only had 10 ...
Forum: Off Topic 02-25-2024, 4:50pm
Replies: 195
Views: 5,416
Posted By tjfontaine
Vetteless since 2017 ....

Vetteless since 2017 ....
Forum: Off Topic 02-25-2024, 2:58pm
Replies: 59
Views: 1,178
Posted By tjfontaine
Hits close to home ... I lost one of my nephews...

Hits close to home ... I lost one of my nephews in Nov 21 - 43 also. He and his wife had gotten a divorce (amicable) in Jan. They shared custody of their two little girls 5 and 7 at the time. We...
Forum: Off Topic 02-21-2024, 11:05pm
Replies: 21
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Views: 535
Posted By tjfontaine
My dad would have been 100 this past year. WWII...

My dad would have been 100 this past year. WWII army vet ... milkman ....kindest, gentlest most loving guy you would ever want to meet. Picture Ward Cleaver ...
Forum: Off Topic 02-10-2024, 9:21pm
Replies: 52
Views: 815
Posted By tjfontaine
owned 3 homes in the last two years. I had a...

owned 3 homes in the last two years. I had a house in MN and one in AZ. Sold them both moved home to North Dakota. All 3 had jacuzzi tubs and one other tub. In the AZ place we had planned to...
Forum: Off Topic 02-10-2024, 4:29pm
Replies: 20
Views: 379
Posted By tjfontaine
I wonder if the Navy would want me back? Let's...

I wonder if the Navy would want me back? Let's see ...

Was an IT specialist - I am 70 now - was in from when I was 20-24 ...

If I could have that same job (or similar given tech changes) with...
Forum: Off Topic 01-25-2024, 9:25pm
Replies: 17
Views: 350
Posted By tjfontaine
We here in North Dakota are proud to stand with...

We here in North Dakota are proud to stand with Texas!
Forum: Off Topic 01-21-2024, 2:48pm
Replies: 204
Views: 5,464
Posted By tjfontaine
I'm so glad the pack lost ... not a HUGE football...

I'm so glad the pack lost ... not a HUGE football fan anymore- watch the playoffs ... don't even have a fav team ... but the damn cheesehead fans drive you nuts so I am always happy to see them lose.
Forum: Off Topic 01-17-2024, 2:28pm
Replies: 47
Views: 1,088
Posted By tjfontaine
tomato juice? nectar of the gods? Yuuch ......

tomato juice? nectar of the gods? Yuuch ... hardly ... I'd spit that crap out.

But - to each his own ...my fav beverages ...

* A great fresh roasted coffee
* A nice american bourbon
* A...
Forum: Off Topic 01-11-2024, 10:04pm
Replies: 29
Views: 605
Posted By tjfontaine
Changes for the BETTER?? Ja you betcha. My wife...

Changes for the BETTER?? Ja you betcha. My wife used to work for the city. It is a shit show now. Has been for years and only getting worse. They gotta keep up w Mpls.
Forum: Off Topic 01-11-2024, 3:03pm
Replies: 20
Views: 515
Posted By tjfontaine
You would have put a MOPAR engine in this...

You would have put a MOPAR engine in this Pontiac???

I think maybe you meant 389 ....
Forum: Off Topic 01-04-2024, 10:42pm
Replies: 37
Views: 858
Posted By tjfontaine
Been to Perry several times - a very nice quaint...

Been to Perry several times - a very nice quaint small town.
Forum: Off Topic 01-03-2024, 9:40pm
Replies: 42
Views: 618
Posted By tjfontaine
Why in the holy hell would I want to do THAT?!

Why in the holy hell would I want to do THAT?!
Forum: Off Topic 12-25-2023, 6:57pm
Replies: 10
Views: 406
Posted By tjfontaine
I gotta say you and your bride look darn nice in...

I gotta say you and your bride look darn nice in that photo but you do realize you are somewhat overchicked right?
Forum: Off Topic 12-25-2023, 6:54pm
Replies: 74
Views: 1,743
Posted By tjfontaine
I'm a foodie so yes it is important to me. My...

I'm a foodie so yes it is important to me. My wife cooks but I have gotten better than her ....

As to dishwashers, we only scrape the big chunks off and toss them in the dishwasher they come...
Forum: Off Topic 12-22-2023, 10:14pm
Replies: 43
Views: 871
Posted By tjfontaine
I HAD a 30' fiberglass extension ladder I had...

I HAD a 30' fiberglass extension ladder I had maybe 30 years? Except I kept mine hanging in the garage. I used it last summer when prepping my all CEDAR sided MN house for sale. My new house is...
Forum: Off Topic 12-20-2023, 3:01pm
Replies: 69
Poll: WWVBOTD?
Views: 1,279
Posted By tjfontaine
We had friends had the exact same question back...

We had friends had the exact same question back in 2013. I told them to junk it. She said "what will I play my CDs on" ? I told him/her - rip all your CDs to a server, then buy a nice portable...
Forum: Off Topic 12-19-2023, 10:00pm
Replies: 48
Views: 1,261
Posted By tjfontaine
Glad I did ...coming up on 13 years ... went at...

Glad I did ...coming up on 13 years ... went at 57.
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