Random Unthreadworthy Questions

[byates1]

eh, I thought it was a cool thread and different enough from the normal shit that we get here to make it interesting.

Def. That sucks but whatever.

[The AD]

I occasionally see a slightly stanced car that I think looks good

"Stanced." For fuck's sake. That almost annoys me as much as the actual vehicles.

[skaredshtles]

And no Chick is impressed by that shit, they're doing it to look pretty for the boys.

NTTAWWT

[ötzi]

They're just these weird little subcultures. It looks good to them. Those guys would probably think a 4wd diesel wagon with a manual is ugly.

[byates1]

At least they have a passion for something.

[m2711c]

would you choose;

a) summer ski alps glaciers - airfare- 80,000 miles plus $52.90 or $1054.80 cash

b) summer ski mt hood - airfare - 68,000 miles plus $11.20 or $865.32 cash

c) winter ski chile - $1,032.30 with the possibility of a $400 discount with a new amex card application


opinions wanted.


fact.

[gaijin]

Chile.
But in reality, my brain always goes to NZ Southern Alps for "summer."

And if cash is tight: A) Summer Alps in yurp paid with miles... because all things yurp.

[gaijin]

Chile.
But in reality, my brain always goes to NZ Southern Alps for "summer."

And if cash is tight: A) Summer Alps in yurp paid with miles... because all things yurp.

[406]

c) winter ski chile - $1,032.30 with the possibility of a $400 discount with a new amex card application

opinions wanted.

fact.

Another vote for Chile. My TR from a few years ago for inspiration: https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...e-Nevado-Chile

[dan_pdx]

Have you ever ridden timberline in the summer? I haven't been up there this year, but usually by August the rideable area is getting pretty limited. There are a ton of race camps up there, and they all have reserved/private lanes. The public lane is usually a little strip that's about 40 ft wide.

Unless you have another reason to come out to the Pacific Northwest (e.g., they have an MTB park at timberline now) I don't think it's worth burning miles or dollars to ride timberline.

[dan_pdx]

What iconic American junk food should I introduce to my nieces from the Czech Republic?

They're staying with my in-laws for about a month this summer and they informed me that as the cool uncle, I have to introduce them to the best American junk food, because their grandparents (my in-laws) doesn't have junk in the house. They've been here a bunch of times and speak English, but it seems there are still some things they haven't gotten around to.

We're going to try to find some totchos, and I'm going to ask if they're interested in Taco Bell.They enjoyed some smash burgers yesterday. I think some kettle chips need to be on the list, and we rejected the one chip challenge (although they do like spicy food). What other iconic junk food should not be missed?

[jono]

I think someone from Czechia once offered to trade a home baked "black forest" cake for a box of Oreos. So think outside what you crave fortnightly, I guess?

[Danno]

Cheetos

[dan_pdx]

Oreos and Cheetos are good thoughts! I'm so damn old that I lost the taste for most of this stuff (except for Fritos, those are the best), so I appreciate the help from the tgr brain trust

[anotherVTskibum]

Chile.
But in reality, my brain always goes to NZ Southern Alps for "summer."

And if cash is tight: A) Summer Alps in yurp paid with miles... because all things yurp.

Correct answer, IMO.

I've been to Chile for fun and Norway (Juvass) and Austria (Stubai) for work. Way more skiing to be had in Chile, as long as you can be flexible on location. We were committed to Valle Nevado in a year they got mostly skunked; had we been able to go further south, I think we'd have gotten much better results. Skiing there was generally more expensive than Austria, and everything else is on the pricey side.

Stubai, for whatever reason, had good food cheap (10 EUR in the on-mountain cafeteria before downloading would get you a pretty damn sweet lunch); I think the lodging was relatively reasonable and included breakfast & dinner (and the food at the hotel kicked ass, too). There was some freeskiing in evidence, even in a low-snow period, and I think earlier in the summer at Stubai could give Valle Nevado on a middling year a run for your money.

In Norway, we had okay food in the hotel (better than decent but not as exciting as Stubai) and eating at a restaurant anywhere in the country seemed to rather pricey. Taking something like 20 kids out for burgers cost more than renting an AWD wagon for two weeks. Pretty scenery, not much in the way of freeskiing in evidence.

I wouldn't even consider planning a trip to ski Mt. Hood in the summer unless it involved training. It's still pricey, and the public skiing options are limited.

[RShea]

What iconic American junk food should I introduce to my nieces from the Czech Republic?

They're staying with my in-laws for about a month this summer and they informed me that as the cool uncle, I have to introduce them to the best American junk food, because their grandparents (my in-laws) doesn't have junk in the house. They've been here a bunch of times and speak English, but it seems there are still some things they haven't gotten around to.

We're going to try to find some totchos, and I'm going to ask if they're interested in Taco Bell.They enjoyed some smash burgers yesterday. I think some kettle chips need to be on the list, and we rejected the one chip challenge (although they do like spicy food). What other iconic junk food should not be missed?

The fair and carnival foods come to mind. Carmel kettle corn Popcorn, ice cream of all types, favorite candy bars, cookies, cotton candy, nachos an cheese, french fries probably. Deserts like Cakes and pies.

[gaijin]

What iconic American junk food should I introduce to my…

Think more about diners and restaurants. Jolly ranchers and starbursts are easier to replicate. As a “foreigner” now decades deep into Japan— I miss those diners. I miss absurd menu options. Waffles. Burgers. Just absurd menu options only available at small diners.

And one thing America does right, is small mom/pop diners.

And taco trucks. I don’t know if you’re North or South.

Greasy spoons.

[Dantheman]

https://youtu.be/_R6n5ch-CV0?si=R5In_XVyacuDJ3Ut

[Buster Highmen]

What iconic American junk food should I introduce to my nieces from the Czech Republic?

They're staying with my in-laws for about a month this summer and they informed me that as the cool uncle, I have to introduce them to the best American junk food, because their grandparents (my in-laws) doesn't have junk in the house. They've been here a bunch of times and speak English, but it seems there are still some things they haven't gotten around to.

We're going to try to find some totchos, and I'm going to ask if they're interested in Taco Bell.They enjoyed some smash burgers yesterday. I think some kettle chips need to be on the list, and we rejected the one chip challenge (although they do like spicy food). What other iconic junk food should not be missed?

Doritos.
Twinkies (and hot sauce)

[Cruiser]

Frosty with french fries?

[dan_pdx]

Great feedback, I see this topic is near and dear to everyone's hearts.

So here's what I'm thinking right now. I found a wing place in Bend that serves deep fried pickles, Oreos, and Twinkies (not together), so that seems like a pretty awesome place to go. (My wife says "is there anything that we can eat there?" ) We'll try to do a diner brunch with them--they don't wake up till 11:00 at the earliest, so breakfast is out. Then I think we'll take them to the grocery store for some of the packaged snack goodness. Sadly, there's no State or county Fair coming up nearby as far as I know, so funnel cake/ elephant ears and all that stuff will have to wait.

[old goat]

I have yet to read anything in this thread that sounds like junk food to me. Just good old fashioned square American diet.

[stealurface831]

fried chicken and biscuits and waffle house.

[evdog]

In n Out, if you'll be nearby one. Mexican food. Krispy Kreme. Any flavor of Jarritos, Orange/grape Crush or cream soda.

If you'll be in Bend take them to the last Blockbuster for some American history.

Being from Europe the kids are probably already drinking beer. See how they like IPAs

[dan_pdx]

In n Out, if you'll be nearby one. Mexican food. Krispy Kreme. Any flavor of Jarritos, Orange/grape Crush or cream soda.

If you'll be in Bend take them to the last Blockbuster for some American history.

Being from Europe the kids are probably already drinking beer. See how they like IPAs

Someone did say food carts, and I think there are some good Mexican ones in Bend. My older niece is 20 and is definitely drinking beer back home, but I want to stay squeaky clean, so the double ipas will wait until her next visit. Good thought on Blockbuster, we'll try to fit that in.