After having problems for the last 2 years - I finally have the Fiero back on the road!!! I driven her only about 2 times in the last 2 years due to electrical issues, minor at first, then the fusible links blew (twice), so she got parked in the garage.

I gave up and had her towed to a local shop that I know and trust. They had her over a week (not a high priority since it's not a daily driver). Turned out to be the ground wires. Not a shock as she is 34 years old.

However, it was nice to drive her again. After picking her up from the shop, I took her out on the highway, some back roads, and a quick trip to Menards to get a new battery for the stereo remote (died sometime during the last 2 years - shockingly)

She desperately needs a bath, that will come this weekend.

I was driving to Home Depot the other day when I came up behind a very slow moving white pickup, going at least 15-20 mph below the speed limit on a straight and empty rural road.

I passed them legally, not even exceeding the speed limit and continued on my way to the store, maybe 2 miles from this point.

When I get to Home Depot, I wait for a good parking spot when the white pickup drives by me and the elderly driver yells "Damn hotrodder!" at me.

I'm 53. I passed him legally, never exceeding the speed limit on my way to Home Depot.

I finally got my gameroom completed. Added some arcade units. My 80's dream come true

Here is a pic of the other side. The bar

Shitty day - had to put our cat Simon down. He's had kidney disease and went downhill fast. I thought he was doing ok, but the last few days were bad - took him to the vet this morning...it was time.

Shitty, shitty day.

He's the black and white tuxedo. Lorelei will be lost without him, she was his shadow, he was very paternal with her.


This is the first day when my daughter brought Lorelei home. They bonded immediately.

He was the best damn cat I ever had.
This sucks.

I have been hosting biweekly poker nights for the last couple of months, and I've been using one of the "poker table" tops on an old dining room table.
It worked well for what it was, but I found a really nice custom made poker table and decided to upgrade.

The table can accommodate 8 players, there were only 6 of us last night, and it worked perfectly.
Poker was played, beer was drank, pizza was consumed - good time had by all.

Close call this weekend with our cat, Simon. He has been losing weight and we found out a couple of months ago he has kidney disease. He was going downhill so I took him to the vet to have more bloodwork done - assuming it would just confirm my worst fears, but the results were encouraging. While his kidney function is still bad, other issues he was struggling with have improved (due to medications) and what I feared would be his final trip to the vet ended with a treatment plan and not needing another appointment for 3-6 months.

We've had Simon for about 7 years. He was a rescue. I had picked out another cat, but my daughter insisted we get him too. He is blind in his left eye (birth defect), and I didn't want to bring home "another" pet with issues (we have a history with special needs animals).

He is the best damn cat we've ever had. So laid back, super chill and friendly. Never flinches when another animal is brought into our home, either as a visitor or a new addition to the family. He is extremely paternal to the kitten (we still her call her a kitten even though she is 2 years old because she is so tiny), and she is very attached to him.

Had a rough few days last week as I thought it was his last few days ever. So happy I was able to bring him home and keep him comfortable. He is still friendly and affectionate, and as long as he is happy, I will do everything I can to keep him that way.

We get so attached to our pets, and the thought of losing them is devastating. I know some people think "it's just a cat", but not to me. They are family.

Sorry, just needed to vent a little - it's been a stressful few days

With Simon gone, I was worried about Lorelei, as she was inseparable from him. Usually sleeping with him on the couch at night.

This was late last night with Gracie. These 2 get along, but usually just play together. Gracie often sleeps on the bed, but the cats never do....

These last few days have sucked, but this just got me........

@boxer_4 said in What Did I Just See?:

Pretty sure that's a plane.

Edit: I was wrong. According to Google Image Search - It's a tree

My apologies for making a quick judgement call.

Jennifer.

Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Love Hewitt....

Am I doing this right?

Back in the day, I was a serious road cyclist and spent more time in the saddle than I did at work or school. Raced with a team (mostly criteriums) and was a huge bike nerd.

One of the places we would hang out was Jack’s Bicycle Shop – a tiny one man store/shop in a converted detached garage in Bay City.
It didn’t look like much from the outside (you couldn’t even see it from the road) but inside was top of the line gear and the most knowledgeable cyclist I’ve ever met, Jack.

Jack was in his 60’s during the 80’s when my friends and I hung out at the shop. It was a true cornucopia of elite parts and bikes, things we could only see in magazines or watching the pros race. (This was well before the internet and Google). Not only could we see and touch the stuff of dreams, but Jack was also happy to share his knowledge and experience. He happily taught us mechanical skills, made recommendations for gear, and always let us try stuff out. He was an incredible ambassador for the sport, and we admired him greatly. My best cycling memories were hanging out a Jack's shop, and I still have most of the equipment I purchased from him.

Jack passed away in 2011 and the original shop closed many years ago, but Jacks Bicycle Shop still lives on at a new location, owned and operated by his grandson. I stopped in the other day as I needed a freewheel pulled and did not have the right tool for the job, and it gave me a reason to finally visit the new place. I expected the store to be "Jack’s" in name only, but I was pleasantly surprised to be very, very wrong.
While the shop now is mostly MTB and fat tire bikes – there were some genuinely beautiful bikes from the original shop there. They were mounted high on the walls near the ceiling, and it really took me back. These were the bikes and components I lusted after (and eventually rode) back in my youth. These exact bikes. I remember them like old friends I haven’t seen in years, but still recognized them instantly.

Dura Ace Equipped Cesare with Columbus tubing (I believe). With a UNI disc! (I had one of these (UNI) , now super rare - wish I had held on to mine)
Campagnolo Super Record Equipped Univega Super Special

This absolutely gorgeous Poglighi with custom made Galli (Campagnolo SR copy) gold grouppo My best friend and teammate raced this same frameset with a different (read cheaper) component set.

A beautiful Fuji with chromed lug work and I believe the "original" (first issue, with "Crane" logo rear derailleur) Dura Ace components.

Jack's was an authorized Univega dealer, and he carried their best. A Reynolds tubed Super Strada with a Dura Ace groupset.

Ok, this Klein wasn't there back in the day, but I had to get a shot of it as this is one of the few sets of Spinergy Rev X's I've seen besides my own. And converted to a single speed, as I have with my set too. I also have the bull horn bars and same brake levers, though mine are non-aero.

It was quite the trip down memory lane. I spent almost an hour just looking though all of the old stuff, didn't even more than glance at the new bikes for sale. I am so happy Jack's grandson has preserved the feel of the old shop, there were even some of the same posters on the walls (should have gotten some pics of those too) .

You are sorely missed Jack, but your legacy lives on. Thank you for everything.

@i86hotdogs
This......This is correct.

@mazda616 said in Went for a bike ride today!:

Maybe someday it’ll be better? It’s just such an impossible mountain to try and climb.

Someday better?!? You already are!!
It's tough at first, but the most difficult thing is actually starting. And you DID IT! That is impressive in itself.

A 4 mile ride is great! Even the most elite cyclists in the world started with 1-2-4-10 mile rides. So you are already starting as well as the best do.

Keep it up!

@cb

@highlander said in BMW owner PTSD:

@houstonrunner Datsun 240Z owners: Same.

Fiero Owners: Same

@707 upvote for Spongebob reference

Pontiacs from the 80's are small too.....

My 1987 Fiero next to my 2015 WRX

@wacko said in That is WAK:

@bandit
Silly you w is for Wacko

This popped into my head immediately! Wow, hadn't seen/heard/thought about this game in almost 40 years.

Saw this interesting plate on a CTS Wagon yesterday

Gorgeous car, but I couldn't get any pictures (safely) when I was alongside it.

It looked like this, but with some horrible aftermarket wheels
Also not sure what 4.W is for......

@ttyymmnn said in Good Morning, Oppo:

This scene is desperately in need of a clever caption.

"That's not what I meant when I told you to take your top off Becky".

@rctothefuture said in Finally back on the road!:

@trivet Just throw in a Turbo 3800 for that 911 feel...

I've seriously considered a 4.9 Cadillac engine swap - common, well documented, and (relatively) inexpensive. Plus it's a V8. If I ever do an engine swap I will go V8...because - V8

But I have been looking at Porsches lately....haven't made a decision yet.