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  1. Seriously? Fuck. I have a « make up trip » To...

    Seriously? Fuck. I have a « make up trip »
    To Snowbird with the family April 19-20 since our trip in January was a bit of a disaster (could not make it up the mountain, had to fight like crazy to...
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    His approach (or Buffett's) would have been good...

    His approach (or Buffett's) would have been good for me:
    Adjusted for the 4:1 split I bought NVIDIA at around 2.20-2.50, sold around 4.40-5.00 (2009). ... Oh well :D

    On the other hand, a few...
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    Exactly, even without being a top athlete like...

    Exactly, even without being a top athlete like Dan, it’s a reasonable goal. 15 years ago I’d do 3x435 at 160 (2.7x for a 3 rep). Now at 51 I would not try but 320 would be a decent goal (I’m 164 now,...
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    Since someone mentioned “cold ass garage”, this...

    Since someone mentioned “cold ass garage”, this is a great point.

    I’m 51 and my body runs much better warm. When I go swimming in the winter right as I wake up I start with a hot shower to loosen...
  5. You ask??? There is one spot I’m in. Move in like...

    You ask??? There is one spot I’m in. Move in like you belong there ;)
  6. Thanks guys. Sounds like my timing is shit :D...

    Thanks guys. Sounds like my timing is shit :D I’ll call the place just in case for Saturday night. That’s all assuming I can get to PdX first which is not a given either!
  7. So I went from semi local, 80 days at the bird a...

    So I went from semi local, 80 days at the bird a year in the late 90s 00s, to gaper tourist that flies in for JFK weekend.
    I have booked the Cliff Sunday night and Monday night with day pre...
  8. Little late for a PSA but the usual slick spot...

    Little late for a PSA but the usual slick spot below the Sherman camp area on the way to HR was treacherous last night. First time I almost lost it.
  9. I went the last 4 days straight and I honestly...

    I went the last 4 days straight and I honestly had a great time. Maybe my standards are too low :D
    (speaking of MHM)
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    Depends on your landlord. I’m raising my tenants...

    Depends on your landlord. I’m raising my tenants rate about 2% a year. They’re happy, I’m happy.
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    Where property is also mostly out of reach to...

    Where property is also mostly out of reach to most...
    https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/06/realestate/zurich-switzerland-renting-homes.html
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    Surely many boomers have loans paid off and can...

    Surely many boomers have loans paid off and can pay cash as they downsize ?
    No?
  13. Thread: Ukraine

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    People still believe nukes are not for defense?...

    People still believe nukes are not for defense? Now, THAT'S naive.
    Given recent history in Irak, Ukraine and countless other, it's clear that unless you're NATO (and even if) you better have your...
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    That’s why I’m done with Volvo (after 4 Volvos)....

    That’s why I’m done with Volvo (after 4 Volvos). It doesn’t matter how great it is. I’m not buying a Chinese car.
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    Delta always find a way to make FF benefits worse...

    Delta always find a way to make FF benefits worse and worse.
    I had the feeling that was coming as the system was so imbalanced. I kept accumulating MQM I cannot spend (platinum removes only 75k a...
  16. Thread: Wing Foil

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    Looks like tomorrow! :D

    Looks like tomorrow! :D
  17. Thread: Wing Foil

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    Both the foil and front foil are pushing it (115...

    Both the foil and front foil are pushing it (115 liter and 1742 cm2) for your weight especially at first but should work if you're willing to suffer through a handful of frustrating days. You're...
  18. Thread: Wing Foil

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    Are you on a big enough foil and board? (and you...

    Are you on a big enough foil and board? (and you also need to start with a bigger than necessary wing as you're inefficient when you learn)
    I thought it was the easiest sport ever. And that was with...
  19. Thread: Wildfire 2023

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    Here are a couple more from Blaine. 463862...

    Here are a couple more from Blaine.

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    They were far away from each other and FireBoss...

    They were far away from each other and FireBoss and Canadairs were refilling by Mosier (no scooper is gonna pick up water at the Hatchery ever if there is wind). If the Hatch was open I probably...
  21. Thread: Wildfire 2023

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    Looks like some good progress. Some incredible...

    Looks like some good progress. Some incredible shots that were shared then pulled (Maybe because of a night drone shot among them?).

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    Not worth it because they are better choices? I...

    Not worth it because they are better choices?
    I think syncline rides well all year long. For someone looking for scenery I think it's still worthwhile IMHO.
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    Ski towns are fucked but there is still a ton of...

    Ski towns are fucked but there is still a ton of amazing places for ski or else that are hardly expensive or filled in.
    Just in Utah as so many here know the place, you could find a place around...
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    Poll: Yup. Guaranteed this guy is eventually kill...

    Yup. Guaranteed this guy is eventually kill someone if self hate doesn’t do it first. In a minority report type world there should be a prediction model and this guy would not be allowed anywhere...
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    Poll: Fucked up is part of the illness. He made his...

    Fucked up is part of the illness. He made his point.
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    I know where I draw mine. When businesses that I...

    I know where I draw mine. When businesses that I can live without lobby to have tax payers subsidize the lodging for their private workforce I just stop shopping there. Eventually it will solve the...
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    Here is my tip for this thread. If you go to MHM,...

    Here is my tip for this thread. If you go to MHM, do not forget your boots (or grab your touring boots instead of your alpine boots by mistake in my case). Rented a pair instead of going home so I...
  28. On the cargo bike subject, we used a Benno boost...

    On the cargo bike subject, we used a Benno boost (mid tail ebike) and it can carry a lot with appropriate paniers and accessories.
    The kid loved it. He even cried some days when younger leaving...
  29. Thread: Ukraine

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    But since we already went back to expansionist...

    But since we already went back to expansionist warfare with Ukraine, we might as well go ahead and start trading territories like in the good old days. Russia could sell the entire East to various...
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    Poll: Why not? Other countries have done it largely...

    Why not? Other countries have done it largely successfully.
    Mandate insurance, offer buyback WHILE stopping ALL semi-auto sales and soon enough semi-autos will cost 10s of thousands. If you remove...
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    Why would anyone think this is a good idea?...

    Why would anyone think this is a good idea?
    Anyhow, this thread drips with one central idea: greed. It's ok I guess. Just own it.
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    When was the average person NOT screwed? I can't...

    When was the average person NOT screwed? I can't recall any good old time when it was the case. Yet, here we are living pretty decent lives. Count our blessings I guess? :D
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    Got an illustration of what to avoid? Wondering....

    Got an illustration of what to avoid?
    Wondering. .. For a friend :D
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    For sure but I think the topic is giving them a...

    For sure but I think the topic is giving them a big step (while still alive) to access an increasingly out of reach RE market. Why have them struggle, pay 30-40-50% of their income in a 6% mortgage...
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    You know what? Fuck that. That's where I came...

    You know what? Fuck that. That's where I came from, no money, definitely no inheritance, borrowed money to pay for my flight to the US (where I had secured a good internship). It sucked. Money buys...
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    On your first point, all you need is 100k, not...

    On your first point, all you need is 100k, not 400. Rent will cover a good part of the mortgage; losses will lower your taxes overall. I'm not saying anyone can do it but a two-income family can...
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    Thanks. Quite familiar with the income tax living...

    Thanks. Quite familiar with the income tax living in Oregon (Hood River).
    1.5% of property value would be insane. I definitely like the +3% max increase rule. I think it keeps neighborhoods from...
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    Pretty nice place actually. Even with the HOA and...

    Pretty nice place actually. Even with the HOA and fairly high taxes.
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    Unless we buy them houses ahead of time just like...

    Unless we buy them houses ahead of time just like we save for college. That's what I'm doing (with my middle class lifestyle). Only one kid though.
    Being poor is gonna suck more than ever.
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    And a $8600 annual tax in 2021. So about 9k+ now....

    And a $8600 annual tax in 2021. So about 9k+ now. Ouch.
    Unless It's standard for Portland? Never really looked.
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    Today was a great one not to miss for sure. I was...

    Today was a great one not to miss for sure. I was home with family members puking all over :(

    Got some great runs Thursday though!
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    I skipped a grade and HATED it. I was short (and...

    I skipped a grade and HATED it. I was short (and immature) on top of that. I was just good at school. I moved to a new school in 5th grade and as we all lined up to get in our classes, a teacher came...
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    Following zerohedge for investment advice is...

    Following zerohedge for investment advice is probably a great way to go broke or at least leave tons of money on the table. Their record speak for themselves (I used to read it years ago ten got...
  44. Thread: Wagon Stoke

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    Now that's hot. Thanks for the eye cleansing. The...

    Now that's hot. Thanks for the eye cleansing. The porsche is just plain ugly. Looks like mismatched body panels. Weird.
  45. Yeah, that never happens in dense urban...

    Yeah, that never happens in dense urban environments ...

    I did my teenage years in dense urban environment and absolutely hated it. Partly moved to the small town I'm in to provide a much...
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    I am puzzled by the .40c/Kwh? Why don't you guys...

    I am puzzled by the .40c/Kwh? Why don't you guys have solar? I can't make it work or barely at .10 but at .40 I'd be all over it!!
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    Speaking of T, what happened at the opening...

    Speaking of T, what happened at the opening yesterday AM? Fat fingers? Someone got fired? :D
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    Pushing EVs on everything makes no sense to me....

    Pushing EVs on everything makes no sense to me. Great for smaller cars. Stupid on trucks. An 8000 lbs monstrosity is not green. A friend in Europe has had a Hyundai fuel cell suv for maybe 18 months...
  49. I am all for simplifying the tax code. The same...

    I am all for simplifying the tax code. The same asses are responsible for both. But since we do have an insanely complex code, and until we stop, more funding is needed otherwise we are treating the...
  50. Maybe direct your anger at all the assholes who...

    Maybe direct your anger at all the assholes who underfunded the agency for years?
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