OT 21: DFD Giveth and DFD Taketh Away

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I think 5 hrs is just about the break even point. It is usually better to drive anywhere within 5 hrs of driving range... anything post that it's better/faster to fly.
It's usually 1-1.5 hr flight+1hr to airport +1hr ahead of plane +1 hr after airport to get rental car etc... so 4.5hrs total travel min with no delay for a 1 hr flight vs a 5 hr drive and you're your own boss.

If I'm travelling by myself 10hrs is when I start to consider flying. I get to leave when I want, stop where and when I want, eat when I want, arrive when I want, and flying anywhere is $500 now just to risk what Dan went through.

Add one person to my trip though and I'll typically nope right out of driving

The Mrs and I don't think twice about driving 1400 miles to Florida to go on a cruise. We've done it at least 5 times so far. Flying blows now. Ask Griff.

[MexicanYarisTK]

If I'm travelling by myself 10hrs is when I start to consider flying. I get to leave when I want, stop where and when I want, eat when I want, arrive when I want, and flying anywhere is $500 now just to risk what Dan went through.

Add one person to my trip though and I'll typically nope right out of driving

The Mrs and I don't think twice about driving 1400 miles to Florida to go on a cruise. We've done it at least 5 times so far. Flying blows now. Ask Griff.

and I recently thought about going to FL in September or October, her lil sis is temporarily living with us and wanted to partake, which makes 3 of us. Meaning 3 flight tickets there and back + rental. Nah, I said I don't mind driving at this point. For someone that regularly travels international almost anually, that is if I am not in a time crunch, unless I am going 2+ different time zones, I'm not flying. I started flying to FL recently due to limited time and the amount I spent was just I barely have any issues with southwest though.

[CaleDeRoo]

Man GM is transitioning us from TIG 4130 to MIG mild steel. Sad, but I understand the reasoning. Hopefully I don't grow to hate it.,

[Desertbreh]

Man GM is transitioning us from TIG 4130 to MIG mild steel. Sad, but I understand the reasoning. Hopefully I don't grow to hate it.,

Go on..........

[golftdibrad1]

Man GM is transitioning us from TIG 4130 to MIG mild steel. Sad, but I understand the reasoning. Hopefully I don't grow to hate it.,

I am not a welder, but was reasonably good at TIG ing up 4130 parts. MIG welding mild steel is a pain in the ass to me, I could never get decent at it.... lots of grinding involved. So I understand this reference.

Good luck.

[CaleDeRoo]

Man GM is transitioning us from TIG 4130 to MIG mild steel. Sad, but I understand the reasoning. Hopefully I don't grow to hate it.,

Go on..........

This entire truck is going to go from nice rainbow tig welds to big fat MIG welds, and be heavier due to the mild steel tubing having to be thicker for equivalent strength. It'll eventually be cheaper and faster but a lot of us are bummed out because it's going to be a lot messier without the shock and awe of jewel like welds when people come through and see them before coating. Our current quality has sold contracts to a few other countries as well.

[CaleDeRoo]

Man GM is transitioning us from TIG 4130 to MIG mild steel. Sad, but I understand the reasoning. Hopefully I don't grow to hate it.,

I am not a welder, but was reasonably good at TIG ing up 4130 parts. MIG welding mild steel is a pain in the ass to me, I could never get decent at it.... lots of grinding involved. So I understand this reference.

Good luck.

RIP to being able to make a pack of lenses last a year.

[D Griff]

I think 5 hrs is just about the break even point. It is usually better to drive anywhere within 5 hrs of driving range... anything post that it's better/faster to fly.
It's usually 1-1.5 hr flight+1hr to airport +1hr ahead of plane +1 hr after airport to get rental car etc... so 4.5hrs total travel min with no delay for a 1 hr flight vs a 5 hr drive and you're your own boss.

If I'm travelling by myself 10hrs is when I start to consider flying. I get to leave when I want, stop where and when I want, eat when I want, arrive when I want, and flying anywhere is $500 now just to risk what Dan went through.

Add one person to my trip though and I'll typically nope right out of driving

Solo on my own dime, I’ll certainly drive 8ish before thinking too much of flying. It’s harder to justify with work when any extra time will just be more time I’m working. I enjoy the freedom of driving.

Now that we’re three plus a dog, we’ll drive most family trips unless it’s well away from the east coast, like 10-12+ hours.

[D Griff]

Finally ordered a weed whacker (weed eater, weed whip, string trimmer.. whatever the fuck everyone calls them). Sticking with the 80V Greenworks Pro stuff. Didn’t get a battery with it since the mower came with two and a single batter in the mower has been good for 3 full mows so far with no charge needed. 17” trimmer with 15 spools of string and a little back strap, to help with weight distribution I guess, for $180 from Costco. Was hoping to find one in their warehouse and save the $10 or $15 they bake into the online price for shipping, but no luck.

Grabbed some paint samples to do an accent wall over the weekend too and threw them up.



I like the right, michelle like the left. We’ll probably do the left because We bought a green, but it’s not as dark as we would want. Might test one other green to compare to the two blues.

Nice I agree with you and the MIL the navy is better as an accent color. Also agree that it’s not a battle I’d fight, so perfect outcome.

The weed eater uses very little battery so you should be in good shape. Two batteries is plenty. Only thing I’ll say is I hate using my larger battery on the weed eater due to weight balance. But you’re strong.

[D Griff]

We’re actually considering painting the island in the new pad a similar navy color.

[CaleDeRoo]

[CaleDeRoo]

I like DC a lot. Would be a great place to do a couple weekend trips per year if it weren't for Hotel prices downtown.

[Melon2.0]

I know I'm late but, Happy 4th of July everyone!

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I know I'm late but, Happy 4th of July everyone!

[max225]

I know I'm late but, Happy 4th of July everyone!

Fuck yea Merica.

[D Griff]

I like DC a lot. Would be a great place to do a couple weekend trips per year if it weren't for Hotel prices downtown.

It's great, I would love to live in say Silver Spring or Alexandria, but it is crazy expensive.

[D Griff]

I know I'm late but, Happy 4th of July everyone!

Fuck yea Merica.

Happy 4th, y'all!

Spent it with the in-laws, we went to North Myrtle Beach with them for a few days. Drank brews, grilled hotdogs, hung on the beach/pool, saw some fireworks, overall pretty solid.

[J-Ho-Fo-Show69]

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Just booked a trip to The Netherlands.

[Melon2.0]

Just booked a trip to The Netherlands.

[CaleDeRoo]

I like DC a lot. Would be a great place to do a couple weekend trips per year if it weren't for Hotel prices downtown.

It's great, I would love to live in say Silver Spring or Alexandria, but it is crazy expensive.

The locals I met seem to all have a hard-on for Frederick now. A bit far though

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[Melon2.0]

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Just the Netherlands? Not taking a train to visit Germany or France?

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Just the Netherlands? Not taking a train to visit Germany or France?

Nah, not this time. Last time we were in the Netherlands we did the whole Benelux thing but now we want to spend more time just in the Netherlands. Gonna take day trips to Maastricht, Utrecht, and maybe The Hague.

[SAWCE]

Brutal fucking weekend. Kaeilani picked up hand, foot, and mouth from her gym or something a week and a half ago. Last Monday was the peak of it for her. Thursday, Michelle woke up with a sore throat and we realized quickly that she had contracted hfm from K. By Tuesday evening her hands and feet were so blistered that she couldn’t stand or hold anything. Even laying in bed they were itching and burning so badly that she couldn’t sleep. Friday was worse. Saturday I was able to pick up some gabapentin for her from the pharmacy and that provided a little relief. She was actually able to sleep that night. Yesterday things took a quick turn for the better and by the end of the day she was mobile again.

Kaeilani did great sleeping through fireworks on Friday. Our neighborhood pops off and it fucking sucks. Widow rattling explosions every 2-3 minutes from 9pm until 1am. Dog was terrified like the last two years. Going to try some earplug things for her next year. After the fireworks ended, Kaeilani woke up for like 30 minutes uncomfortable because she’s teething. Michelle couldn’t get out of bed, so I’ve done all the wakings and shit on top of just running the show and caring for both of them the last few days.

I’m exhausted.