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Homebrewing was not “worth it” as I was never a big drinker but I still enjoyed making a good beer. Now that I’m on a GLP-1 I can’t justify keeping the stuff. Anyone in central NJ I can set you up for 5 gallon BIAB and kegging. #homebrew

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Stupidity injured the Volvo today. We in a slight rush to check out a bike for sale hopped in the Volvo. I closed the hood on the drop light. Drove down the block not noticing the chord. Ran over the chord which destroyed the turn signal housing. Classic 😥

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I’m fascinated by these dialing ads for high end auto brokers. Sharing very similar vibes both are based out of Lancaster PA. Are they enemies, do they throw pour over coffee at each other when they run into each other on the street? Mock each others tastefully restored 911’s?

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Crossovers really are the perfect form factor for an automobile, I’m not sure why they ever made wagons, sedans or hatchbacks.

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I saw a RAV4 Prime in a really well done Matte Red wrap today. It looked sharpe. RAV4 Primes are real stealth wealth cars around here. What are some other examples of stealth wealth cars these days??

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I have no travel plans but my passport and passport card just arrived. I’m never getting a “Real ID.” Suck it DMV.

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I think it’s borderline inevitable that there will be an armed skirmish between armed law enforcement groups in the near future. They are acting with impunity and secrecy, eventually someone is going to clash.

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Latest TikTok “challenge” for adolescent kids is to attempt to short out your Chromebook to create a fire. These things spread fast, I caught one kid in a half hearted attempt today. Chromebooks are the worst thing to happen in education in the last decade.

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On second thought it’s not so surprising that the AI singularity is starting in a Middle School.

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what is fascinating to me is the number of people whose “knowledge” of government appears to just be an accumulation of cliches and stereotypes + an inchoate sense that if something is big and costly then it must necessarily be “wasteful”

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I see you hiding back there Vanagon Westy. #CarsofBordentown

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My boss came in today to beg me to teach woodshop next year. He pointed out the position would come with a bit of a raise and I could use that money to buy parts for old Volvos. He knows his audience.

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Since my Volvo 240’s ‘new’ AC compressor is leaking I thought I might as well upgrade the system when I fix it. 93 240’s came with a 134a system with a much improved Sanden compressor. I just need to find a compressor bracket. Genuine Volvo part says it’s available, but that’s probably a lie.

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This one is for @voluntarydetour.bsky.social Rumor is Downtown is getting meters, and some blocks are going permit only in Bordentown City. I am stocking up on copious amounts of popcorn.

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I’ve never really felt a desire to go tour some special road, but Hagerty Drivers Club makes a pretty good case for the Cherohala skyway in the Unicoi Mountains between TN and NC. 43 miles scenic byway with flowing curves that has about 150(?) drivers a day? That can’t be right.

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We will be reopening the great Action Park, which was treated very badly by the Fake News Media, over "safety concerns". The children of our beautiful Country deserve a real Water Park. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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Standing on my patio staring at my phone when my dog starts barking aggressively. I slowly look up and see a 5 year old kid, I’ve never seen before trying to jump the back fence. Completely oblivious to the increasingly perturbed 115 pound dog. That could have ended badly

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I think a critical mass of voters don’t want anything to actually change. Trump was able to convince them he was the safe vote simply by being an old white guy. (Along with an insane amount of media white-washing) I don’t know how you can fix that.

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Barbecue snobs look away. I got a tiny pre-seasoned brisket half price at Aldi. I’m throwing it on the Traeger at 225 and going to work. I’ll report back if I end up with food upon my return.

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It really seems like Stephen A. Smith is break through ESPNs containment zone lately to the wider world. This can’t be a good thing.

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I have this 190E as a saved car on cars.com. Every few weeks the dealership raises and lowers the price by $500, which triggers an alert on my phone. The sad thing is it’s kinda working, I like it more and more. www.cars.com/vehicledetai...

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#RadRide for sale today! Last day before the auctions spark up & how could I not deliver this 96 Mazda/Eunos Cosmo? This two-rotor, turbo-charged 13B SX edition is a devilishly quick little 2+2 that looks like a space ship inside. Such incredible style! DM for interest or to bid! $26k shipped! #JDM

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I watched Reality Bites for the first time in a long time today. There is an uncomfortable amount of smoking in that movie. Everyone and everything in that movie must have smelled awful.

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The Volvo’s steering felt a little vague at highway speeds so I decided to craw under it to to check things out. All the steering bits looked fine, but my AC compressor did not. Fucking AutoZone parts. 🤬

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Ohh I’ve never seen this crusty 5 series wagon before. I want to save it. #CarsofBodentown

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Homebrewing was not “worth it” as I was never a big drinker but I still enjoyed making a good beer. Now that I’m on a GLP-1 I can’t justify keeping the stuff. Anyone in central NJ I can set you up for 5 gallon BIAB and kegging. #homebrew

Stupidity injured the Volvo today. We in a slight rush to check out a bike for sale hopped in the Volvo. I closed the hood on the drop light. Drove down the block not noticing the chord. Ran over the chord which destroyed the turn signal housing. Classic 😥

I’m fascinated by these dialing ads for high end auto brokers. Sharing very similar vibes both are based out of Lancaster PA. Are they enemies, do they throw pour over coffee at each other when they run into each other on the street? Mock each others tastefully restored 911’s?

Crossovers really are the perfect form factor for an automobile, I’m not sure why they ever made wagons, sedans or hatchbacks.

I saw a RAV4 Prime in a really well done Matte Red wrap today. It looked sharpe. RAV4 Primes are real stealth wealth cars around here. What are some other examples of stealth wealth cars these days??

I have no travel plans but my passport and passport card just arrived. I’m never getting a “Real ID.” Suck it DMV.

I think it’s borderline inevitable that there will be an armed skirmish between armed law enforcement groups in the near future. They are acting with impunity and secrecy, eventually someone is going to clash.

Latest TikTok “challenge” for adolescent kids is to attempt to short out your Chromebook to create a fire. These things spread fast, I caught one kid in a half hearted attempt today. Chromebooks are the worst thing to happen in education in the last decade.

On second thought it’s not so surprising that the AI singularity is starting in a Middle School.

what is fascinating to me is the number of people whose “knowledge” of government appears to just be an accumulation of cliches and stereotypes + an inchoate sense that if something is big and costly then it must necessarily be “wasteful”

I see you hiding back there Vanagon Westy. #CarsofBordentown

My boss came in today to beg me to teach woodshop next year. He pointed out the position would come with a bit of a raise and I could use that money to buy parts for old Volvos. He knows his audience.

This one is for @voluntarydetour.bsky.social Rumor is Downtown is getting meters, and some blocks are going permit only in Bordentown City. I am stocking up on copious amounts of popcorn.

I’ve never really felt a desire to go tour some special road, but Hagerty Drivers Club makes a pretty good case for the Cherohala skyway in the Unicoi Mountains between TN and NC. 43 miles scenic byway with flowing curves that has about 150(?) drivers a day? That can’t be right.

We will be reopening the great Action Park, which was treated very badly by the Fake News Media, over "safety concerns". The children of our beautiful Country deserve a real Water Park. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Standing on my patio staring at my phone when my dog starts barking aggressively. I slowly look up and see a 5 year old kid, I’ve never seen before trying to jump the back fence. Completely oblivious to the increasingly perturbed 115 pound dog. That could have ended badly

I think a critical mass of voters don’t want anything to actually change. Trump was able to convince them he was the safe vote simply by being an old white guy. (Along with an insane amount of media white-washing) I don’t know how you can fix that.

Barbecue snobs look away. I got a tiny pre-seasoned brisket half price at Aldi. I’m throwing it on the Traeger at 225 and going to work. I’ll report back if I end up with food upon my return.

It really seems like Stephen A. Smith is break through ESPNs containment zone lately to the wider world. This can’t be a good thing.

I have this 190E as a saved car on cars.com. Every few weeks the dealership raises and lowers the price by $500, which triggers an alert on my phone. The sad thing is it’s kinda working, I like it more and more. www.cars.com/vehicledetai...

#RadRide for sale today! Last day before the auctions spark up & how could I not deliver this 96 Mazda/Eunos Cosmo? This two-rotor, turbo-charged 13B SX edition is a devilishly quick little 2+2 that looks like a space ship inside. Such incredible style! DM for interest or to bid! $26k shipped! #JDM

I watched Reality Bites for the first time in a long time today. There is an uncomfortable amount of smoking in that movie. Everyone and everything in that movie must have smelled awful.

The Volvo’s steering felt a little vague at highway speeds so I decided to craw under it to to check things out. All the steering bits looked fine, but my AC compressor did not. Fucking AutoZone parts. 🤬

Ohh I’ve never seen this crusty 5 series wagon before. I want to save it. #CarsofBodentown

One of my favorite cars in town, although while it’s still driven it’s also rapidly returning to nature. #CarsofBordentown

Blue on Blue on Blue Towncar #CarsofBordentown

ACLO. All cops leak oil