ONSC Chat (36 Viewers)

[FJinTegaCay]

Some days at Uwharrie are more memorable than others... Like that time @roadstr6 had to ride in “the cage”.

 

[JohnVee]

Too bad he spent all his bail money on fire extinguishers!

 

[lt1fire]

Some days at Uwharrie are more memorable than others... Like that time @roadstr6 had to ride in “the cage”.
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What happened?

 

[lt1fire]

 

[little_joe]

Any of you use cheap Chinese Android phones? I am looking for a waterproof/IP68 phone, I will never buy a flagship, and I stay away from apples.

Been looking at Blackview phones, one of their Pro models was recently released and is ~$250 (Amazon product ASIN B08G4RVSBP). I've found they can be rooted and flashed, so I can wipe any People's Army s*** from it; and set up a firewall. I ack firmware (CPU/GPU, radios) can still have back doors or leakage, but between a firewall and vpn I have no concerns about security.

Real-world info on these phones, and others such as Ulefone, Oukitel, etc is somewhat scarce.

 

[jamesurq]

Proud Dad Alert:

My daughter singing in this year's Festival Lyrique International de Belle-Ile en Mer. (Opera festival on an island off the coast of France).

Main link to page: Les mercredis de Lyrique-en-mer on Vimeo
Her performance is at this link at 24:18 : Les mercredis de Lyrique-en-mer on Vimeo

 

[JohnVee]

Laid down at 8:00pm to stretch out a leg cramp. Just woke up at 2:30am. The cramp is gone but it's gonna take a week to get back on schedule. Then again I don't even know what day it is anymore, so maybe it doesn't matter.

 

[Comet]

@JohnVee today is Sunday. Every day feels like Monday, except for Sunday. Sunday is special. Coffee and am constitution, online church in my underwear, big greasy breakfast, sour looks from my bride because of the attire (underwear), 2 hours mowing grass, a few High Life moments to stretch out mowing, and responding to your relatable post. Now on to more High Life moments.

 

[lt1fire]

I walk from my car into my office and I feel like I just smoked 4 cigars. Icing on the cake. All inside places are closed due to COVID and now I can't even sit in my back yard to grill or enjoy a beer.

 

[izzyandsue]

Fires and smoke also push predators down to urban areas, big cat stalking kids playing. Also a good reason to having bigger doggies.

 

[izzyandsue]

What cruiser?

 

[lt1fire]

I'm fairly sure that wasn't there when I left Seattle last week...... but I may be wrong.

 

[lt1fire]

Its a jeep thing

There's a Jeep Wrangler Dangling Off a Cliff in California After Some Fool Drove Up a Bike Trail

So...how ya gonna get that down?

www.thedrive.com

 

[lt1fire]

And its saved

That Infamous Jeep Wrangler Stuck on a Dangerous Bike Trail Has Been Saved

Here's how they did it.

www.thedrive.com

 

[lt1fire]

Man all the fires have really brought the rain.... nice drive to an inspection today.

@4LowandSlow and @GarnerFJ40 it wasn't even this bad driving to Charleston last week.

 

[NCFJ]

I am so happy to see this! It took several years but I have been proven correct in my thoughts about the direction of my business. I am hoping the same proves out true about mid 80s Mercedes 107 class roadsters.

"In a Hagerty valuation list of the top 25 Hottest Collector Vehicles for spring 2020, the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 and FJ62, built between 1981 and 1990, was ranked at No. 1. The Jeep Cherokee, model years 1974 through 1983, sits at the No. 4 slot, and the first-generation Ford Bronco is No. 7. "

Taken from this article.

Millennials Take The Wheel Of Vintage Car Collecting, And It’s A Fun Ride

Some fear car collecting will wane as Millennials age in and Baby Boomers age out, but that’s not the case.

www.forbes.com

 

[JohnVee]

I had a rock put a ding in my windshield the other day. No cracks yet, just a small divot.

I’ve never needed to have something like this repaired but I know that it used to be an option to replacement. Can somebody tell me if it’s a worthwhile approach?

For reference, the chip is behind the rear view mirror. Not in the way, but I’d like to stem the spread since the glass is clear and the gasket doesn’t leak.

 

[izzyandsue]

If you have a non leaking windscreen, it might be easier to call insurance company and they can send the guys that add the clear epoxy that will fill the hole and prevent/stop crack propagation.

 

[BMThiker]

The catch with the epoxy fix is it can't have rained since you got the chip.

 

[SFROMAN]

When I lived in Florida a window chip is automatically free replacement paid for by insurance. I just got a rock chip last week on my daily's windshield it has since cracked and needs to be replaced.