Random Thoughts 16: “Somebody had to do it” edition

[Rabbuk]

24 Hours of Lemons - Wheel to Wheel Racing for $500 Cars

Because racing isn't just for rich idiots... it's for all idiots.

24hoursoflemons.com

They do rally races occasionally too. Been trying to convince a few friends to do this just once for ***** and giggles

Yeah this is the one I lost touch with him as we were more drinking buddies than actual friends, but the videos he took were wild.

 

[ScottyP]

I had a buddy shortly after college for a few years who participated in rally races with cars like this. I think the cars had to be acquired for under like 300 dollars or something and then they repaired them and did rally courses with them.

I have a friend from college that does those types of rally races. The problem is he does these almost every weekend instead of spending time with his wife and two young children. Maybe his wife is fine with it but it makes me a little sad.

 

[Rabbuk]

I have a friend from college that does those types of rally races. The problem is he does these almost every weekend instead of spending time with his wife and two young children. Maybe his wife is fine with it but it makes me a little sad.

Yeah I always viewed it as a once or twice a year lark type of thing or something you do in your early 20s

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

I wonder who originally came up with Groundhog day? I assume a couple guys hanging out at the bar one night

 

[SaraV]

@ImJustKCClone We bought a GMC Acadia last year. You would...not be comfortable in driving it. (Too big)

150k? Pfffffttt. Try 240k on the 2006 Taurus I drive to work. She isn't much longer for this world, and that kinda scares me.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

@ImJustKCClone We bought a GMC Acadia last year. You would...not be comfortable in driving it. (Too big)

150k? Pfffffttt. Try 240k on the 2006 Taurus I drive to work. She isn't much longer for this world, and that kinda scares me.

In addition to what I mentioned, Lew apparently held back a lot of other stuff...all told, about $5K in repairs. We only paid $10K for it, so yeah - We got our money's worth, but don't want to sink any more into it. After this current round, it would be down to the nickel & dime constant fixes. We like to drive fair distances in it - don't want to get stuck in the middle of Wherethehellami Iowa.

 

[cmjh10]

Wordle in 5, tough word

Ooodle in 4, but only 49 seconds

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Watching Best in Show for the first time in ages. What a fun movie.

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

Four again. Figured out when I’m on my phone instead of computer, I’m a different player. So I’ll probably never have much of a streak.

Spoiler: Four.

 

[NWICY]

Are you trying to say I'm a crabby old broad?

Tread carefully...

Welllllllllllllllllll...............................................









not when I've been around you.

 

[NWICY]

254,000 for drive only nearby vehicle. 220,000 for the daily driver. 95,000 on the heavy work only vehicle (trying to keep it last a long time)

 

[ImJustKCClone]

I seem to have the boys running scared...

 

[ImJustKCClone]

DAMMIT!!! How do you make a gif MOVE???

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Spoiler: four today

 

[Rabbuk]

I seem to have the boys running scared...

View attachment 95298

 

[ImJustKCClone]

How do you DO that???

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

How do you DO that???

He is linking to an image on tenor/gif website and not uploading it as an attachment

 

[ImJustKCClone]

He is linking to an image on tenor/gif website and not uploading it as an attachment

I TRIED that...it posted as the URL, so I deleted the post.

 

[ImJustKCClone]

Meh, I just won a bet that I could call you a crabby old broad and still get a positive reaction from you. $$$$

Just got to wondering. With whom did you place this bet?

 

[VeloClone]

Just got to wondering. With whom did you place this bet?

I would lie and tell you Lew, but I don't want to get him in trouble. It was just a joke.