Random Thoughts Thread

[A Horse With No Name]

Drew, 18:25 for the absolute money shot. 

 

 

Twelve minute mark, T-1 in color!

[A Horse With No Name]

T-1 at 30 minutes. 

[trinacriabob]

Good morning:

"Presidential material?!?"

LOL

[trinacriabob]

What I was really going to post ...

This is more of a QUESTION than it is a random post.

Have any of you flown on the lesser known airlines like Frontier, Allegiant, etc.?

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I flew on Spirit only once and surprisingly got a good fare from Pensacola to South Florida (Lauderdale, in this case).  It was about $105 with the bag underneath and a window seat.  I got lucky that time.  It was cheaper than driving and less tiring.

What about Frontier and Allegiant?  They initially display a favorable price with zero add-ons.  But, by the time you add a rollaboard and a bag underneath, does it come out to about what the legacy carriers might charge?  I always get turned off when I check out Frontier or Spirit, only to find that it's not as cheap as it looks and I don't get miles credited to a significant account.

As for Southwest, they're just like the other carriers now ... you pay for bags, good seats, etc.

Help needed with the "other" cheapies ... especially Frontier.  Thanks.

[G. David Felt]

5 hours ago, trinacriabob said:

Good morning:

"Presidential material?!?"

LOL

Only if you're a rapist or Pedo! Those seem to be a requirement with the current administration of Idiot47.

5 hours ago, trinacriabob said:

What I was really going to post ...

This is more of a QUESTION than it is a random post.

Have any of you flown on the lesser known airlines like Frontier, Allegiant, etc.?

- - - - -

I flew on Spirit only once and surprisingly got a good fare from Pensacola to South Florida (Lauderdale, in this case).  It was about $105 with the bag underneath and a window seat.  I got lucky that time.  It was cheaper than driving and less tiring.

What about Frontier and Allegiant?  They initially display a favorable price with zero add-ons.  But, by the time you add a rollaboard and a bag underneath, does it come out to about what the legacy carriers might charge?  I always get turned off when I check out Frontier or Spirit, only to find that it's not as cheap as it looks and I don't get miles credited to a significant account.

As for Southwest, they're just like the other carriers now ... you pay for bags, good seats, etc.

Help needed with the "other" cheapies ... especially Frontier.  Thanks.

Never flew on them, I not really heard much good from folks except if your just focused on price.

[G. David Felt]

The Stupidity of Idiot47 is unbelievable. The waste of U.S. Tax dollars on a war no one wanted when he could have done the right thing in shoring up the SS benefit millions have paid into and deserve which is more important than the 1% Defense companies that are taking in billions or the Oil Companies that will profit while stupid politicians continue to give billions out as subsidies to the Oil Companies.

Energy markets will force Trump to end his reckless war very soon

Seems Many in the investment market feel Taco will chicken out again.

Get ready for Trump to chicken out on Iran as markets fall and gas prices rise

Continued Stupidity in that they FAIL to service American that were already there when Idiot47 decided to start his war to try and divert attention away from his crimes with Jeffery Epstein. 

True chaos exposed as Trump abandons thousands in war zone

[G. David Felt]

It is interesting how Americans and people outside the U.S. have started the #sendbarron social media tag.

Americans rally behind #SendBarron, urge Trump’s son to enlist after U.S. strikes on Iran - Pattaya Mail

I feel that they should also start the #BarronLoserTrump media tag since he is already using his height as an excuse to avoid military service when others have already done what he should do!

[G. David Felt]

Have to say that I have been thinking about what I want to replace the Escalade ESV with and of course at the top of my list is the Genesis GV90. Yet with Incompetence in DC, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia have delayed indefinitely all their new EVs while releasing them into the world globally where they are a huge success.

The Genesis GV90 is delayed again for the world as they are now talking about early 2027 for production.  

I have also thought that maybe a Scout would be nice, but until recently they have not confirmed if they are just using Rivian 400V system or truly going 800V. Today I checked and saw that three weeks ago they updated to confirm 800V system.

Sadly they have been mum on if they will support AA / CP which Genesis will support.

Figure I might just be in my Escalade another couple of years. Good thing it is in such good shape.

This cracks me up that Pennsylvania never checked if their software would have a problem reading the new plates. How Funny!!!

New license plate design has toll cameras malfunctioning across this state

[G. David Felt]

Such a sad state of the Auto Industry as the rest of the world is getting new models, from EVs to Hybrids to discuss. America is now a Dictatorship Fascist state that we have just about nothing new. So Sad!!!  

[G. David Felt]

Interesting, what do others think about Canada starting to allow in Chinese EVs?
Canada Hands Out First China EV Permits, But Not Everyone Is Getting A Turn | Carscoops

Have to say I really like the BYD SUV in the story above.

The start of the end for Stellantis
After Burning $26 Billion On EVs, Stellantis Might Turn To China For EVs | Carscoops

[G. David Felt]

Figured out the BYD SUV in the story about Canada. It is the Great Tang top of the line SUV.

BYD’s Flagship SUV Leaks as a 784-HP, Ultra-Luxury Land Cruiser Rival - Autoblog

[A Horse With No Name]

Things getting more nuts. 

7 hours ago, G. David Felt said:

Interesting, what do others think about Canada starting to allow in Chinese EVs?
Canada Hands Out First China EV Permits, But Not Everyone Is Getting A Turn | Carscoops

Have to say I really like the BYD SUV in the story above.

The start of the end for Stellantis
After Burning $26 Billion On EVs, Stellantis Might Turn To China For EVs | Carscoops

I would rather buy Chinese than American, the Chinese are not bombing elementary schools and hospitals. 

8 hours ago, G. David Felt said:

Such a sad state of the Auto Industry as the rest of the world is getting new models, from EVs to Hybrids to discuss. America is now a Dictatorship Fascist state that we have just about nothing new. So Sad!!!  

I look for GM and Ford to become niche players, if they exist at all in 15-20 years is in question. 

9 hours ago, G. David Felt said:

The Stupidity of Idiot47 is unbelievable. The waste of U.S. Tax dollars on a war no one wanted when he could have done the right thing in shoring up the SS benefit millions have paid into and deserve which is more important than the 1% Defense companies that are taking in billions or the Oil Companies that will profit while stupid politicians continue to give billions out as subsidies to the Oil Companies.

Energy markets will force Trump to end his reckless war very soon

Seems Many in the investment market feel Taco will chicken out again.

Get ready for Trump to chicken out on Iran as markets fall and gas prices rise

Continued Stupidity in that they FAIL to service American that were already there when Idiot47 decided to start his war to try and divert attention away from his crimes with Jeffery Epstein. 

True chaos exposed as Trump abandons thousands in war zone

I doubt any rational lever exists to stop the stupidity.