I mean, how big are we talking here? I definitely want to avoid the big wheel, low profile sidewall trend, but I also don't think I need 37in tires for what I do.

I definitely want a full sized spare, but I'm not really rock crawling, so GIANT tires aren't really a priority. There are definitely a lot of fun spots to use them here, but a lot of our...

I missed a chance to pick one up at a good price 5-6 years ago when I was looking for a third car. I still regret it.


Ha, I drive a 318ti and a Transit Connect. I'd love an XK or F-Type Jag...

No issues with the emissions system? That is always what worries me with diesels, though diesel isn't much more expensive than gas where I am and it makes sense to me in a heavy truck.

I was wondering this too. They definitely aren't under the radar where I am and for any substantially lower than new pricing, you're looking at 100k+ and often notably more than that. I really think...

I think I was unclear. I can't go everywhere I want to in the Transit Connect. I've gone most places that the Transit Connect can go already, at least places reasonably nearby, hence again thinking...

I'm acutely aware of the LR problems or I'd own one already, alas. Most on the discovery seem to be much more on the annoying side (windshield leaks, screen blanks, etc) than the stranded in the...

The Cayennes do really intrigue me. I did a lot of research on the first gens when I moved out here and but never found one locally with the goldilocks set of options and got distracted.

Heh, no. We actually were on the list for a Rivian at one point, but decided against it when they suddenly offered it to us. It was kind of the peak of their early issues, no one could tell us if...

Like most TGR folks, I have lots of outdoor hobbies: skiing, mountain biking, hiking, general exploring, etc. Unlike most TGR folks I live in the middle of a large desert surrounded by tens of...

Looks nice. It isn't a super low price for it private sale (based on what I've been stalking) but not terrible at the mileage and the replaced coolant hoses are a plus.

Statistically, it's shooting high down the middle has a good probability of success. From the Guardian:

You just look dumb when the goalie guesses it and doesn't move.

And not to say that...

I love slacklines. We have a regular Gibbon and a travel one. The travel one is shorter and the material is thinner so it flexes more.

We used to have the slackline up most of the time when we...

LevelNine has a great deal going right now on 2021 FX106 HPs. Directional, apparently pretty light for their strength. Stiffer in the tail than the tip and default mount is pretty far back.

I'm...

Continuing the Bootleg stoke, my son took his new bike out for the first time tonight. We played around on the pump track then did what's probably the easiest trail in the system. It has some parts...

Heh, my house is a tiny spec in this picture. Next time you're back, feel free to send me a PM if you want a riding buddy.

Thanks. I read and loved the first book, but it was long ago. My criticism of the movie version was that I didn't understand that from the film. He has the vision of what will happen if he goes...

I saw it last night and while I enjoyed the movie, I agree with you on almost all your points. I thought the first had great pacing. The second's pacing wasn't nearly as solid. I don't understand why...

My wife and I are going this afternoon to see it. We re-watched Part 1 yesterday and are pumped. I've managed to avoid almost all the promotional material.

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I just picked up a YT Jeffsy Primus 24 for my son. He's 7 and getting big for his Woom Off 4 which is fully rigid, so this will be an upgrade, but come with a weight penalty so we will see how he...

So Mbappe officially informed PSG that he's leaving. I assume all the big clubs that have a hope of signing him are circling.

Madrid would seem to be in poll position as he's been flirting with...

Chet seemed to be doing well as of 2010: https://vimeo.com/16545883

I skied this last year with a group at the conclusion of an Avy I class where we were doing a tour to the summits around there, analyzing conditions, etc. I caught it at really good snow conditions,...

Heh, I have seen several there specifically.

I've been stalking late W212/early W213 Mercedes wagons again. They wouldn't really solve a lot of problems we have with our current vehicles in terms of being more efficient or having higher ground...

Ooooh you're right, it's Texas's spring break. Hmmm, a mountain full of Texans doesn't necessarily make it more appealing. ha

Cool. I'm looking at some of the ticket pricing at Purgatory and it's weirdly expensive the week that we would be there. More expensive than any other week's weekday pricing by a substantial margin....

Lots of good suggestions, thanks!



I've been interested in Purgatory as its on the pass we have. We basically have 9 days. The ambitious option would be to do a loop that went something like...

What mountains or lifts do you find feature easy terrain that you find engaging despite the lack of challenge?

My 7 year old son is now very into skiing so I've been spending a lot of time on...

My son is 7 and is now really hooked. I'd tried to get him out when he was about to be 3 and we lived in the northeast, but it didn't really take. Then covid hit and we spent a year on the tiny hump...

I think it's somewhat insane. Very few kids seem to be held out where I am now, but I think it's partially that no one has coherent plans for the future. ha

My son is an early May birthday (and...

Living in Southern NV and having spent some time in the area around Great Basin, this is what I was thinking too. Lots of good mountains on totally public land. Not so consistent snow. If you were...

Man, good luck Dromond! That is a rough week.

On the positive side, I would LOVE if my wife was an avid enough skier to be doing a hut trip. She's always been variably-enthused intermediate, then...

That's really good to know, thanks! It would be replacing a very small car and just be an around town commuter, so interior size isn't a huge issue. I'm your height, but my son is currently much...

I'm currently curious about the Hyundai Ioniq 6 as their cheap and I like the style in that it's actually slightly different from everything else. It seems somewhat impractical though in that it is...

I miss Magic. It's one of the things that I really miss about moving West.


Of the beach front places, the first was around $75-90 USD a night, the second, fancier one was $120-150 (our room with...

I think that mindset is still pretty evident, at least in large parts of India (and my wife's family).. On a previous trip to the beach (south of Chennai), I apparently caused a near panic on the...

My favorite place on the trip was on the southeast side of Neil Island. It was called Sitapur Beach (previously it had been called Beach No 5, but they've renamed everything, much to the chagrin of...

I'm not sure what the most up to date thinking says about where MA370 went down. I think it was suspected to have gone down in the South Indian Ocean where the Andamans are more in the north, but I'm...

Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)

Neil is the smaller of the two principal tourist hosting islands in the Andamans. It was only a 45 min ferry ride from Havelock (and about an hour and 15 min from Port...

Havelock island is the primary tourist spot in the Andamans. From the jetty at the north end of the island, most resorts are along the east coast on Route 5. The other option is to cut across the...

Getting to the Andaman Islands: - Basically the only way to get to the Andamans is to fly through India or sail there on your yacht. There aren't any international flights into Port Blair, but there...

I just got back from ~2 weeks in the Andaman Islands. I suspect that it isn't somewhere many TGRers have been, so I thought I'd write up a little report as overall, my experience was really positive....

MY TOWN is Boulder City, NV. It's small town outside of Las Vegas. If we were talking about lowercase my town in terms of the wider metro area, obviously things are a bit different as it's basically...

Sounds like Science World might be the ticket, then decide what to add on based on the weather that day.

Well if we're a bit conservative in getting back to the airport for our flight, that looks like a great place for my wife and I to grab a drink while our son is entertained.

Good suggestions, thanks guys!

Spanky, my son would absolutely watch the planes all day. I just want him to get some exercise so he doesn't drive us crazy on the next set of flights.

Sea life. Oddly my son is super into airplanes and semis, but ships are not his favorite cargo transport method.

Cool, that's good info. My son and wife are both big marine people so maybe the aquarium is a good starting point and then - like you say - we work our way back.