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Forum: Off Topic 02-06-2024, 6:45pm
Replies: 94
Views: 1,733
Posted By 09CTSV
If it was so dedicated to ICE cars how come we...

If it was so dedicated to ICE cars how come we talk about tractors, lawn mowers, boats, planes anything with power?

I thank Mr. Daniels for putting a little objective into all this BS. I am not...
Forum: Off Topic 02-05-2024, 6:29am
Replies: 94
Views: 1,733
Posted By 09CTSV
OOOH that wonderful $7500 tax credit with so...

OOOH that wonderful $7500 tax credit with so many restrictions it is geared to entice and not pay. Read all the restrictions, the Hummer doesn't even come close to qualifying.

Think of the "Gas...
Forum: Off Topic 02-04-2024, 3:20pm
Replies: 94
Views: 1,733
Posted By 09CTSV
For the math wizzes, just like an ICE the harder...

For the math wizzes, just like an ICE the harder you press the go pedal the more you burn. There were a few runs with some spirited driving.

Imagine the ICE with spirited runs and getting such...
Forum: Off Topic 02-04-2024, 8:11am
Replies: 94
Views: 1,733
Posted By 09CTSV
Road Trip with the Hummer

Took the Hummer for its first longer distance trip yesterday. Round trip was 310 miles. I stopped once to top off because the trip advisor was showing about 5% power left by the time I was going to...
Forum: Off Topic 02-04-2024, 7:55am
Replies: 89
Views: 1,703
Posted By 09CTSV
Would love to find a Calzone cooked in a wood...

Would love to find a Calzone cooked in a wood fired pizza stove, lightly dusted with Olive oil. Some of the best I've ever had was in Sigonella Sicily outside NAS 2. I'd fly back there just to get...
Forum: Off Topic 02-04-2024, 7:41am
Replies: 36
Views: 847
Posted By 09CTSV
Last CO I had on my last ship was like that. His...

Last CO I had on my last ship was like that. His nickname was "Fat Finger Joe". No respect from the crew. What a shame because the CO before you would sail thru the gates of hell to fight with him....
Forum: Off Topic 02-03-2024, 7:53am
Replies: 33
Views: 1,076
Posted By 09CTSV
Thought of the V when I bought the DDHC. After...

Thought of the V when I bought the DDHC. After reading some reviews and seeing performance numbers I couldn't justify $150K for it. With the past history of 2 CTS V's, which were both lemons, I went...
Forum: Off Topic 02-03-2024, 7:38am
Replies: 62
Views: 1,470
Posted By 09CTSV
I have the potential for a 20% bonus. The company...

I have the potential for a 20% bonus. The company works it so actually you can go up to 200% of the payout. They have factors of how well the business does, safety, growth and a formula to figure a...
Forum: Off Topic 02-02-2024, 5:05pm
Replies: 62
Views: 1,470
Posted By 09CTSV
Congrats. I went from 70-80 hours a week, 16-20...

Congrats. I went from 70-80 hours a week, 16-20 phone calls a weekend, on call all the time to 45 hours a week, barely a call after hours and 100% less stress. I never knew I could enjoy so much time...
Forum: Off Topic 02-02-2024, 6:21am
Replies: 36
Views: 527
Posted By 09CTSV
Back in the late 80's the Navy sent a group of us...

Back in the late 80's the Navy sent a group of us to CT for a Gas Turbine School. We stayed at a little Inn near Orange CT. The family that ran it was polish. Each morning we had a Polish breakfast,...
Forum: Off Topic 01-29-2024, 6:12am
Replies: 28
Views: 507
Posted By 09CTSV
I remember the Cole, she was our sister ship. I...

I remember the Cole, she was our sister ship. I knew some of the crew on her. The Top Snipe (Senior Enlisted in Engineering) was on my last assignment on Afloat Training Team before I retired.
A few...
Forum: Off Topic 01-29-2024, 6:08am
Replies: 28
Views: 507
Posted By 09CTSV
Let us test this wonderful thing called MOAB...

Let us test this wonderful thing called MOAB (Mother Of All Bombs). Trump did and it kept the asshats quiet for a long time.
Forum: Off Topic 01-24-2024, 6:13am
Replies: 66
Views: 1,364
Posted By 09CTSV
Last place that tried to charge the surcharge got...

Last place that tried to charge the surcharge got to wonder why a customer with $1500 worth of goods left them at the register and walked out. Went down the way and bought the same stuff and saved...
Forum: Off Topic 01-23-2024, 6:13am
Replies: 34
Views: 973
Posted By 09CTSV
Got a built in one with the Radar Detector,...

Got a built in one with the Radar Detector, MaxÇam 360 from Escort, in the Hellcat. I am going to get a Blackvue front and rear installed in the Hummer. I don't trust idiots for nothing.

I ran...
Forum: Off Topic 01-22-2024, 6:34pm
Replies: 56
Views: 1,045
Posted By 09CTSV
I bought this one to air up the tires in the Van...

I bought this one to air up the tires in the Van first and now the Hummer. It pumped from 42 PSI to 52 PSI with plenty of charge. I air up my wife's tires and also the Hellcat with no issues. Like it...
Forum: Off Topic 01-22-2024, 6:25pm
Replies: 80
Views: 1,856
Posted By 09CTSV
Our city in IA has these stupid cameras. They...

Our city in IA has these stupid cameras. They also bought an unmanned vehicle with a camera to capture speeders. Here if you dispute the ticket, you ask for a review by the police, from their court...
Forum: Off Topic 01-19-2024, 5:55pm
Replies: 72
Views: 1,369
Posted By 09CTSV
Go to Lowes, purchase a heat lamp, put a tarp...

Go to Lowes, purchase a heat lamp, put a tarp around the lamp like a little tent and instant heat. It keeps chicks and such warm.
They sell them with the clamp on type funnel shaped holder. The...
Forum: Off Topic 01-18-2024, 6:25am
Replies: 139
Views: 2,577
Posted By 09CTSV
Yeh, no li-ion. Toyota and VW are both on the...

Yeh, no li-ion. Toyota and VW are both on the neck of making solid state batteries a reality for cars. From what I've read Toyota has one with a 700 or 800 mile range and recharge time around 10...
Forum: Off Topic 01-17-2024, 6:24pm
Replies: 139
Views: 2,577
Posted By 09CTSV
EV Haters

Okay enough bullshit crying and whining. Each and every one has their own opinions on EV's. I was one who test drove one when the i3 came out, did not like it was not impressed by it. Tried a Hybrid,...
Forum: Off Topic 01-17-2024, 6:26am
Replies: 47
Views: 1,049
Posted By 09CTSV
Our fiscal year ends June 1. We do the bonuses...

Our fiscal year ends June 1. We do the bonuses and get them in August along with our raises. I about dropped over when my boss gave me my raise and bonus. I know this year won't be the same due to...
Forum: Off Topic 01-15-2024, 3:18pm
Replies: 19
Views: 321
Posted By 09CTSV
Our Bernese Mountain Dogs live for this type...

Our Bernese Mountain Dogs live for this type weather. We are almost at 0 degrees finally. Supposed to be down to -15 tonight with wind chills near -40. Great day to go to work and then take the pups...
Forum: Off Topic 01-15-2024, 7:34am
Replies: 19
Views: 321
Posted By 09CTSV
Cold outside

Took the dogs for a little morning walk, -18 with wind chill around -30. Supposed to be colder tomorrow morning. High today -5. Braved the cold yesterday to cook a roast on the smoker. I turned...
Forum: Off Topic 01-13-2024, 8:13pm
Replies: 25
Views: 452
Posted By 09CTSV
A lot of our power bill hedges on how much sun we...

A lot of our power bill hedges on how much sun we get for the solar panels. During the summer we average about 12 dollars a month for the electric, that is with the ac set to 70 for the dogs.
Forum: Off Topic 01-13-2024, 3:27pm
Replies: 25
Views: 452
Posted By 09CTSV
Summer is 11 cents per kWh. Right now it is 9...

Summer is 11 cents per kWh. Right now it is 9 cents a kWh, lowers to 7 cents after 500 kph and 3.9 cents after 1200 kWH. If we signed up for the off peak it is from 8 PM to 7 AM at 50% off pricing....
Forum: Off Topic 01-13-2024, 12:45pm
Replies: 25
Views: 452
Posted By 09CTSV
Comifornia is like that. Our is 11 cents a KW so...

Comifornia is like that. Our is 11 cents a KW so about $13 to fill it up.
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