Random Thoughts Thread

[G. David Felt]

LOL

I have ZERO empathy for these Idiots.

Trump Supporter Speaks Out as Inflation and Unrest Deepen, Says, “I’m Waiting for Him To…”

[surreal1272]

2 hours ago, G. David Felt said:

Loving the G90 Wingback profile.

Very slick! Very nice! Straight to my wagon lovin' heart!

[G. David Felt]

Love so much cool tech.

https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/evs/13-coolest-ev-features-ive-tested-that-prove-the-future-is-already-here

[A Horse With No Name]

On 11/21/2025 at 1:35 PM, Robert Hall said:

That green Genesis wagon is gorgeous... would love to see a Cadillac sport wagon again. 

Agreed, CTS-V wagon for me in another life, where I could afford and enjoy it. 

Interesting take on EV

On 11/22/2025 at 5:09 PM, G. David Felt said:

Love so much cool tech.

https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/evs/13-coolest-ev-features-ive-tested-that-prove-the-future-is-already-here

If only America could embrace the future and not shun it. 

On 11/21/2025 at 7:47 PM, G. David Felt said:

LOL

I have ZERO empathy for these Idiots.

Trump Supporter Speaks Out as Inflation and Unrest Deepen, Says, “I’m Waiting for Him To…”

Zero sympathy for farmers losing their farms, Trumpers losing their homes, vehicles, livelihoods, NADA, zero sympathy. 

[A Horse With No Name]

On 11/21/2025 at 6:02 PM, G. David Felt said:

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!!!

Thanks, headed to North Carolina. 

[A Horse With No Name]

I really like how well this bike is designed and executed. I am a big guy, and I love steel framed bikes. 

 

[A Horse With No Name]

 

[A Horse With No Name]

So much winning....!

And more winning!

 

[G. David Felt]

Very cool Graphite package with blue interior.

https://carbuzz.com/genesis-g70-prestige-graphite/

[G. David Felt]

R.I.P.  Udo Kier the actor

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/udo-kier-german-actor-appeared-000230340.html

[A Horse With No Name]

 

[G. David Felt]

While not a fan of Mercedes style, great that the CLA will go Toe to Toe with Tesla 3 in range and spec that is more reliable than Tesla. Better yet on a true 800V system with top charging of 320kW, twice as fast as Tesla.

https://www.topspeed.com/mercedes-benz-cla-pricing-range-aimed-squarely-at-tesla/

[trinacriabob]

Join me in wishing @G. David Felt a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on this Thanksgiv!ng Day!

[G. David Felt]

1 hour ago, trinacriabob said:

Join me in wishing @G. David Felt a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on this Thanksgiv!ng Day!

Much appreciated, wow the big 58, was up late last night cooking Pies, we have Pumpkin, Pumpkin / Cream Cheese, Pecan, and Apple pies to feed the mob coming for lunch today. Back to the cooking grind. 

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.

[trinacriabob]

16 minutes ago, G. David Felt said:

cooking

For me, cooking is a very trying and traumatic experience.  LOL.

[G. David Felt]

1 hour ago, trinacriabob said:

For me, cooking is a very trying and traumatic experience.  LOL.

I learn from my failures and push to be better.

[trinacriabob]

1 hour ago, G. David Felt said:

I learn from my failures and push to be better.

It's that I don't like being in the kitchen, minding the sequences, buying and stocking up on ingredients.  I never got into it when I should have.  On the other hand, if I liked my own cooking, I might have a problem on my hands!

[G. David Felt]

3 hours ago, trinacriabob said:

It's that I don't like being in the kitchen, minding the sequences, buying and stocking up on ingredients.  I never got into it when I should have.  On the other hand, if I liked my own cooking, I might have a problem on my hands!

Yes, moderation is a challenge for this foodie. I love to cook, have learned to moderate how much I eat as I gotten older.

[ccap41]

On 11/27/2025 at 8:11 AM, trinacriabob said:

Join me in wishing @G. David Felt a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on this Thanksgiv!ng Day!

Happy (belated) Birthday @G. David Felt!

[oldshurst442]

On 11/27/2025 at 11:07 AM, G. David Felt said:

Much appreciated, wow the big 58, was up late last night cooking Pies, we have Pumpkin, Pumpkin / Cream Cheese, Pecan, and Apple pies to feed the mob coming for lunch today. Back to the cooking grind. 

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.

 

Happy Birthday!!!

Cheers!!!

 

[G. David Felt]

Rivian has opened a new 8 stall 350kW fast charger station at Lynnwood mall plus a 9th Handicap fast charge stall. Seems when remote service is being done they are tagged red as two of the units are. They take credit or debit cards on top of if you setup a Rivian app account. 

There are now over 100 fast charge stations within a 5 mile radius of where I live.

[surreal1272]

On 11/27/2025 at 11:07 AM, G. David Felt said:

Much appreciated, wow the big 58, was up late last night cooking Pies, we have Pumpkin, Pumpkin / Cream Cheese, Pecan, and Apple pies to feed the mob coming for lunch today. Back to the cooking grind. 

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.

Belated Happy Birthday David!

[trinacriabob]

Now

Then

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For a moment, I thought I was seeing double ...

[G. David Felt]

Hyundai Motor Group and Michelin Partner to Accelerate Next-Generation Tire Technologies for Future Mobility

• Joint R&D to deliver extreme-low rolling resistance and high-performance tires using advanced solutions
• Collaboration to expand virtual development capabilities and Embedded Tire Digital Twin technologies 
• Builds on previous achievements to strengthen technological leadership 

Hyundai Motor Group and Michelin Partner to Accelerate Next-Generation Tire Technologies for Future Mobility - Hyundai Newsroom

Hyundai Motor Group Expands EV Energy Services with Vehicle to Grid and Vehicle to Home

• Hyundai Motor and Kia expand Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) services, enabling electric vehicles (EVs) to store, supply and share electricity with grids and homes
• Launch Korea’s first Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) pilot service for customers, supporting Jeju’s renewable-energy goals
• Expand Europe’s EV energy services by advancing from Smart Charging (V1G) service to bidirectional V2G capabilities, starting with the Netherlands
• Broaden Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) services in the U.S., turning EVs into emergency backup power and energy-storage solutions
• New initiatives reinforce Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to sustainable mobility and global carbon neutrality

Hyundai Motor Group Expands EV Energy Services with Vehicle to Grid and Vehicle to Home - Hyundai Newsroom

IONNA Surges ahead in California with a planned investment of $250M, New Rechargery Stations, and Expanded Integration

• IONNA announces over $250 million planned investment in California EV infrastructure
• Over 1,100 bays live or under construction, nationwide
• IONNA Plug & Charge now available with seven manufacturers

IONNA Surges ahead in California with a planned investment of $250M, New Rechargery Stations, and Expanded Integration

[A Horse With No Name]

On 11/27/2025 at 6:07 PM, G. David Felt said:

Yes, moderation is a challenge for this foodie. I love to cook, have learned to moderate how much I eat as I gotten older.

I have also. 

 

Economy is slowing. 

[G. David Felt]

3 hours ago, A Horse With No Name said:

I have also. 

 

Economy is slowing. 

Just not slowing, but those that have followed what companies do especially in support or lack of support to the current Lemming Administration dictates where people will spend their money.

Home Depot CEO / Chairman and the Founder of Home Depot are hard core Idiot47 supporters and has paid millions to the Dirty Dumb Donald. As such, I have stopped shopping there. There is a local chain and Lowes here so Home Depot is no longer a place I shop.

If you wonder who has changed DEI or support Idiot47 you can get the full details here: List of American Companies that Support President Donald Trump - Newsweek

Below are a list of companies that have either donated to Trump's presidential campaign or the Presidential Inaugural Committee.

Elon Musk: $290 million
Timothy Mellon: $150 million
Adelson Clinic for Drug Abuse Treatment & Research: $106 million
Linda McMahon of WWE: $16 million
Hendricks Holding Co: $15 million
Bigelow Aerospace: $14.1 million
Laura & Issac Perlmutter Foundation: 12.4 million
ABC Supply: $11 million
Cantor Fitzgerald: $11 million
Uline: $10 million
Pratt Industries: $10 million
British American Tobacco: $10 million
Southern Waste Systems: $9 million
Elliott Management: $7 million
Andreessen Horowitz: $7 million
Viotl Inc: $6 million
Timothy Dunn of CrownQuest: $5 million
Jeff Sprecher of Intercontinental Exchange and Kelly Loeffler: $4.9 million
Phil Ruffin, a business partner of Trump's: $3.3 million
Jimmy John Liautaud of Jimmy John's: $3.1 million
Geoffrey Palmer: $3 million
Bernard Marcus, former CEO of Home Depot: $2.7 million
Robert Johnson, owner of New York Jets: $2.7 million
Winklevoss twins: $2.6 million
Kenny Troutt of Excel Communications: $2.2 million
George Bishop of GeoSouthern Energy: $2 million
J. Joe Ricketts of TD Ameritrade: $2 million
Chevron: $2 million
Robinhood Markets: $2 million
Andrew Beal of Beal Bank: $1.8 million
Don Ahern of Xtreme Manufacturing: $1.1 million
Roger Penske of Penske Corporation: $1.1 million
Steve Wynn: $1.1 million
Richard Kurtz of The Kamson Corporation: $1.1 million
Antonio Gracias of Valor Equity Partners: $1 million
Douglas Leone of Sequoia Capital: $1 million
OpenAI: $1 million
ExxonMobil: $1 million
Amazon: $1 million
Meta: $1 million
Uber: $1 million
Boeing: $1 million
Qualcomm: $1 million
Coinbase: $1 million
Kraken: $1 million
Galaxy Digital Holdings: $1 million
Crypto.com: $1 million
Paradigm Operations: $1 million
Goldman Sachs: $1 million
Altria: $1 million
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America: $1 million
Bayer: $1 million
Johnson & Johnson: $1 million
National Association of Manufacturers: $1 million
AT&T: $1 million
Comcast: $1 million
Verizon: $1 million
Carrier: $1 million
Intuit: $1 million
Coupang: $1 million
GE Vernova: $500,000
QCells: $500,000
Ericsson: $500,000
CoreCivic: $500,000
GEO Group: $500,000
Abbott Laboratories: $500,000
PayPal: $250,000
HCA Healthcare: $250,000
Oklo Inc: $250,000
Coca-Cola: $250,000
American Beverage Association: $250,000
Syngenta: $250,000
International Flavors & Fragrances: $250,000
Elevance Health: $150,000
American Clean Power Association: $100,000
Instacart: $100,000
Airbnb: $100,000
Socure: $100,000
Barnes & Thornburg LLP: $100,000

[A Horse With No Name]

10 minutes ago, G. David Felt said:

Just not slowing, but those that have followed what companies do especially in support or lack of support to the current Lemming Administration dictates where people will spend their money.

Home Depot CEO / Chairman and the Founder of Home Depot are hard core Idiot47 supporters and has paid millions to the Dirty Dumb Donald. As such, I have stopped shopping there. There is a local chain and Lowes here so Home Depot is no longer a place I shop.

If you wonder who has changed DEI or support Idiot47 you can get the full details here: List of American Companies that Support President Donald Trump - Newsweek

Below are a list of companies that have either donated to Trump's presidential campaign or the Presidential Inaugural Committee.

Elon Musk: $290 million
Timothy Mellon: $150 million
Adelson Clinic for Drug Abuse Treatment & Research: $106 million
Linda McMahon of WWE: $16 million
Hendricks Holding Co: $15 million
Bigelow Aerospace: $14.1 million
Laura & Issac Perlmutter Foundation: 12.4 million
ABC Supply: $11 million
Cantor Fitzgerald: $11 million
Uline: $10 million
Pratt Industries: $10 million
British American Tobacco: $10 million
Southern Waste Systems: $9 million
Elliott Management: $7 million
Andreessen Horowitz: $7 million
Viotl Inc: $6 million
Timothy Dunn of CrownQuest: $5 million
Jeff Sprecher of Intercontinental Exchange and Kelly Loeffler: $4.9 million
Phil Ruffin, a business partner of Trump's: $3.3 million
Jimmy John Liautaud of Jimmy John's: $3.1 million
Geoffrey Palmer: $3 million
Bernard Marcus, former CEO of Home Depot: $2.7 million
Robert Johnson, owner of New York Jets: $2.7 million
Winklevoss twins: $2.6 million
Kenny Troutt of Excel Communications: $2.2 million
George Bishop of GeoSouthern Energy: $2 million
J. Joe Ricketts of TD Ameritrade: $2 million
Chevron: $2 million
Robinhood Markets: $2 million
Andrew Beal of Beal Bank: $1.8 million
Don Ahern of Xtreme Manufacturing: $1.1 million
Roger Penske of Penske Corporation: $1.1 million
Steve Wynn: $1.1 million
Richard Kurtz of The Kamson Corporation: $1.1 million
Antonio Gracias of Valor Equity Partners: $1 million
Douglas Leone of Sequoia Capital: $1 million
OpenAI: $1 million
ExxonMobil: $1 million
Amazon: $1 million
Meta: $1 million
Uber: $1 million
Boeing: $1 million
Qualcomm: $1 million
Coinbase: $1 million
Kraken: $1 million
Galaxy Digital Holdings: $1 million
Crypto.com: $1 million
Paradigm Operations: $1 million
Goldman Sachs: $1 million
Altria: $1 million
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America: $1 million
Bayer: $1 million
Johnson & Johnson: $1 million
National Association of Manufacturers: $1 million
AT&T: $1 million
Comcast: $1 million
Verizon: $1 million
Carrier: $1 million
Intuit: $1 million
Coupang: $1 million
GE Vernova: $500,000
QCells: $500,000
Ericsson: $500,000
CoreCivic: $500,000
GEO Group: $500,000
Abbott Laboratories: $500,000
PayPal: $250,000
HCA Healthcare: $250,000
Oklo Inc: $250,000
Coca-Cola: $250,000
American Beverage Association: $250,000
Syngenta: $250,000
International Flavors & Fragrances: $250,000
Elevance Health: $150,000
American Clean Power Association: $100,000
Instacart: $100,000
Airbnb: $100,000
Socure: $100,000
Barnes & Thornburg LLP: $100,000

I try to boycott all of the above every chance I get, including trying to avoid flying on Boeing planes. 

Interesting spring trip. 

 

I plan on being home for a few months though, spent a pleasant Thanksgiving seeing family, and hiking and biking in Kentucky and North Carolina. 

Pics from Kentucky, Dawkins rail trail. 

 

 

[A Horse With No Name]

Met this critter on a ride...

Trolls at the Hike at the NC Asheville Arboretum

 

 

 

 

[A Horse With No Name]

 

My thanksgiving dinner. 

[A Horse With No Name]

 

Two cheap old bikes, ready to roll again. This is my older bike for when I go on trips and don't feel like bringing a better one. Knew there would be rain coming back, didn't want to haul a better bike through rain in the back of the Ranger. 

 

Been into bikes lately, like the look of this Surly fat tire bike. I love steel frames. 

 

Music!

[G. David Felt]

Very cool to read and see.

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