James Pearl Thinks Blogging is Dead

[stb222]

It's something I could probably talk about every other day. Not sure it's a fun subject but I guess it's something many of us think about given our "over the hill" path we're on. I would say not a day goes by that I don't think about it in some way. Maybe I'll talk about it in a future post.

And yeah, fuck work. Eventually I'll figure out what I want to be when I grow up.

Is this an over 50 thing? I just turned 47 and I can't say mortality enters my mind much.

While not mortality, but more in the vein of getting older, one thing @ChrisG said a long time ago in relation to someone's training thread is noting that they are still on the upswing. I have crappy gauges for performance as i don't use HRM or power, but I have notice changes in perceived efforts and the resulting result. I also think of the Joe Paterno quote if you're not getting better you're getting worse.

When does that tide turn?

 

[Santapez]

It's something I could probably talk about every other day. Not sure it's a fun subject but I guess it's something many of us think about given our "over the hill" path we're on. I would say not a day goes by that I don't think about it in some way. Maybe I'll talk about it in a future post.

And yeah, fuck work. Eventually I'll figure out what I want to be when I grow up.

I think it's good to think about and plan. Not obsess over, but there's far too many older people that end up in a bad situation because they didn't get their shit together earlier.

Did they offer to sell you the condo?

 

[MissJR]

Is this an over 50 thing? I just turned 47 and I can't say mortality enters my mind much.

eh... still hanging onto my 40s and i probably just watch too many serial killer documentaries, but i do think about it. i mean, when i go out for a ride or a hike by myself, i tell steve the route so he knows where to find my body in the event i don't return.

 

[jmanic]

I do have 1 client, a certain 4-letter organization that runs things like the CFB championship and March Madness. But I don't like them.

Can confirm, those folks at NASA are jerks.
So full of themselves.

 

[Norm]

Did they offer to sell you the condo?

Yeah, we could have bought it. The lure of Florida is having a free place & car to use. Having to pay for it makes it less interesting.

 

[rjr44]

Is this an over 50 thing? I just turned 47 and I can't say mortality enters my mind much.

Thinks it's a personality thing versus an age thing. Over 50 here and never think about it. I can't control the march of time, all I can control is myself, being active, eating well, yadda yadda yadda and a piano may still fall on me any random moment.

 

[2Julianas]

I am only slightly less obsessed with my mortality (but significantly less wealthy) than this guy

 

[Norm]

While not mortality, but more in the vein of getting older, one thing @ChrisG said a long time ago in relation to someone's training thread is noting that they are still on the upswing. I have crappy gauges for performance as i don't use HRM or power, but I have notice changes in perceived efforts and the resulting result. I also think of the Joe Paterno quote if you're not getting better you're getting worse.

I would say it's more about the above, to some degree. I wrap up any of the "over the hill" kind of talk into a mortality tag. I'm not going to bed every night worrying that I might not wake up. It's more about setting yourself up to maximize the years left on the dance card. Anyway, this measures out to a much larger post and I'll get to it next week. For today, my contribution to the blogosphere can be found on the travel blog here:

Condo Conclusion 1: Getting to Melbourne.​

 

[Jeremy]

I didn’t realize the condo was in Melbourne. We were thinking of going there for a quick getaway since ABE has direct and cheap flights.

 

[Norm]

I didn’t realize the condo was in Melbourne. We were thinking of going there for a quick getaway since ABE has direct and cheap flights.

Yes, very cheap, which makes it easy to do. Our first trip here on that route was like $110 for 2 people total, round trip. This trip was still maybe $220 in total for us both.

Obviously if you come here, talk to me first so I can give you some suggestions.

 

[Norm]

Day 2 of the 4-day journey:

Condo Conclusion 2: Goodbye Melbourne​

 

[Red Mosquito]

Day 2 of the 4-day journey:

Condo Conclusion 2: Goodbye Melbourne​

Reviews are not promising, but you might be able to grab something like this at AutoZone, advance auto, Walmart etc. However it may give you the secondary problem of blowing a fuse, so grab some spares for the cig lighter fuse if you go that route.

SubZero 150 Watt 12 Volt Heater and Fan

Shop for SubZero 150 Watt 12 Volt Heater and Fan with confidence at AutoZone.com. Parts are just part of what we do. Get yours online today and pick up in store.

www.autozone.com

 

[Norm]

Reviews are not promising, but you might be able to grab something like this at AutoZone, advance auto, Walmart etc. However it may give you the secondary problem of blowing a fuse, so grab some spares for the cig lighter fuse if you go that route.

SubZero 150 Watt 12 Volt Heater and Fan

Shop for SubZero 150 Watt 12 Volt Heater and Fan with confidence at AutoZone.com. Parts are just part of what we do. Get yours online today and pick up in store.

www.autozone.com

Solid.

Problem has been addressed. Not fixed but patched. This is a 2015 Mazda3 which has a mechanical actuator to adjust hot/cold and the internet showed me that this is a common issue. Popped the glove box off and sure enough the mechanism is broken. I just flipped the arm to the FUCK YES HEAT setting.

The car has been in Florida for 10 years. It’s possible nobody ever turned the dial until 2 days ago.

 

[Red Mosquito]

I just flipped the arm to the FUCK YES HEAT setting.

This should be the new winter counterpart to MAX A/C

 

[Santapez]

Reviews are not promising, but you might be able to grab something like this at AutoZone, advance auto, Walmart etc. However it may give you the secondary problem of blowing a fuse, so grab some spares for the cig lighter fuse if you go that route.

SubZero 150 Watt 12 Volt Heater and Fan

Shop for SubZero 150 Watt 12 Volt Heater and Fan with confidence at AutoZone.com. Parts are just part of what we do. Get yours online today and pick up in store.

www.autozone.com

I had one of those in a car with no heater. They work well enough for a passenger to hold it in their hands to keep their hands warm.

150 watts is 1.5x two old incandescent light bulbs, not really a lot of heat. Better than nothing.

 

[Jeremy]

Day 2 of the 4-day journey:

Condo Conclusion 2: Goodbye Melbourne​

We rented a “mansion” in bumblefuck PA for thanksgiving. And the owner sent us a similar video on finding the driveway and some other useful information. It was very appreciated

 

[Norm]

Day 3 of 4 in the books:

Condo Conclusion 3: Savannah to Richmond​

 

[MissJR]

Day 3 of 4 in the books:

Condo Conclusion 3: Savannah to Richmond​

We were just talking to a friend about Buc-ees and we were like WTF is that. I guess it's something we need to experience first hand to really understand it. 🤷‍♀️

 

[JDurk]

We were just talking to a friend about Buc-ees and we were like WTF is that. I guess it's something we need to experience first hand to really understand it. 🤷‍♀️

We had the pleasure of stopping at the Buc--ees in SC on a return trip from FL a few years ago. It is the epitome of American attitude that more is better.

Imagine 10 Super Wawas, a Cabela's, and a Walmart all under 1 roof. The wall of jerky is a sight to be seen. Gas up the car, order a hand carved brisket sandwich, grab a throw rug for the cabin, buy some hunting camo and a new Traeger smoker grill to cook your trophy kill.

There's a "only 500mi to Buc-ees" sign on the westbound PA Turnpike not far outside Philly. Shouldn't be too long before there's 1 in Pennsyltucky.

 

[ekuhn]

Make sure to get the brisket sandwich and one of everything else. Beaver Tested, Beaver Approved