Just got an email from Ford:

"The demand has been overwhelming for America's first standard hybrid truck. In fact, it's nearly sold out for the 2022 model year. Luckily there's already one with your name on it, and we're doing everything to build through the queue as quickly as possible. Your 2022 Maverick Hybrid pickup will be delivered next year, and rest assured that we'll continue to keep you updated."

I'm not sure how to feel about the bolded part, but at least I'm confirmed that delivery will be next year. Also, as one of the first hybrid owners, they are giving me a free Ford FITS accessory kit after delivery...

Well, I got back from my trip through Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and South Dakota, ended up doing about 1600 miles over a week.



Day 1, Wind River Canyon on the way from Denver to Red Lodge, MT

Beartooth Pass is pretty epic

More to come when I get time!

Almost 9 year Jalopnik lurker, purged in the olden days and minimal commenter. Figure this would be a good time to get "social" again what with the pandemic. I'm with @AutomaticMan and prefer the slushboxes (even ride a '21 NC750X dual clutch), but not opposed to a good manual (with decent clutch).

@cb Not going to lie, I've been trolling the job postings in some other locations, but I've yet to find a place I'd want to be that has openings that fit me...

It'll be a couple years before I can sell my house and be in a position to make a move anyway. It seems like I've been a bit spoiled with all the on-demand stuff in modern society, my patience is not what it used to be.

@no-longer-golfr-guy I asked a coworker about them, and he said they were "fire" which I think means good, but not sure after the Bolt situation...

Still better than the three seashells

@flatisflat I've seen semi trailers/trucks throw rocks the size of bowling balls... It gets caught between the paired tires and whammo!

@Chariotoflove What did the grape say when the elephant sat on it?

Nothing, it just let out a little whine.

Red Lodge was beautiful

@boxer_4 Maybe donuts or pizza could mend fences?

@kingt said in candid photo of birb out and about:

@derp Oh heck! oh frick!

That's a cool bird, didn't look back at the explosion

I'm thinking of binge watching Community on Sunday, and hanging out at my friend's gun shop Saturday. I put the motorcycle up for the season, as it's getting too cold and ice patches are about. Maybe I'll harvest more from my apple trees or go to the range, I've got a couple new pieces to run through break-in.

@jarrett My local dump will take oil, and some oil change places will take used oil for recycling. Just get a 5 gal bucket with lid or similar from a hardware store and you're set (if you have the tools, catch pan, and new oil/filter)

@jarrett Are ramps an option?

price is a bit up there for those miles though...

I wonder where the price increases will stop. To give an idea of what happened with starter homes in my area, check this out: Zillow starter house

Look at the price per sq foot when it last sold in August 2013. That comes out to $169,284 eight years ago and is now selling for $289,900

WTF

@darkbrador said in know your unicorns:

@farscythe Those you don't buy, you rent.

Dude, you get all the stars today

@midengine I seem to recall reading a report that house prices are expected to rise 16%...

My Google-fu says Goldman Sachs issued the report

@musashi66 said in Meat Sweats:

@snakesm13 I just ate store bought chicken salad and crackers. Damn you, because I’m hungry again.

I had hot pockets for brekkie, and now I'm drooling on my keyboard