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.

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.

On 11/25/2025 at 8:10 PM, oldshurst442 said:

This better sell for Porsche because it will be lights out in Stuttgart. 

US tariffs are messing up with their sales in the US.  EV sales have also stalled in China.  

On top of that, some buyers of their real cars, the sports cars like the 911,  are frustrated with Porsche's exclusive sales tactics of their dealership network that force would be buyers of limited edition 911s to buy their CUVs and SUVs before being awarded to own a limited edition 911.    

I guess I was wrong.  I said that nobody complains about Porsche's sales tactics that emulate Ferrari's tactics like they bitch about  Ferrari.

Well...only auto journalists, youtubers and a handful of internet posers bitch about Ferrari.  These guys do not bitch about Porsche.  However, Ferrari owners comply with Ferrari's demands. It looks like Porsche would be owners are talking with their wallets.  

Ferrari does not produce Ferraris by the boatload and THAT is why that tactic works. Porsche builds all the 911s they can sell making a 911 not that rare to begin with.  Ferraris are rare even though Ferrari sells more vehicles today than they EVER had.  Ferraris are more or less exclusive. 

But I wonder, what will the US automobile market will look like when average americans wont be able to buy bread let alone 50 000 usd Porsches and Genesis vehicles?  

 

They will come to Canada where autos are cheaper such as the new Honda Prelude that is $7,000 cheaper in Canada than the U.S. due to Idiot47 Tariffs that are hurting so many Americans and have only brought in less than $150 billion such that it cannot even pay the interest on our debt but hurts everyone but the 1%. No, it has not brought in the Trillions Dirty Dumb Donald says it has, and no one will see a $2,000 tariff refund check.

18 hours ago, oldshurst442 said:

Yeah...Rolex too.  *sigh*

I am not enraged by this kind of business model, though. I understand the reasons as to why some brands go for this.  If the marketing and the sales tactic itself is done correctly, it ensures that the brand is viewed as prestigious and in turn desirable and the limited object that is sold is  therefore rare and exclusive.  Which in turn makes more money than brain folk think they have an object that nobody can have and makes those that do not have it wish that they did have it which in turn creates a must obtain it before the other guy obtains it.   Ferrari has perfected this formula.  No matter what limited car they come out with next, anybody with some money and clout and obviously more money than brains will always feel like they need to own the next big thing Ferrari.  Ferrari has been doing this since forever.  Porsche and Rolex only figured this out recently.  They have some bugs to work out with their marketing though. Ferrari's marketing is unbelievably excellent in preserving the prestige it has created for itself. 

The question of the the sales tactic itself?   

Well... its a private club that the company wants to create for itself.  And that is all that it is.  The company wants to control who is to own their product. The company protects their image this way. At least in theory. It also protects the current club members ensuring that if they want to depart with their older classics, they will get top dollar for their purchase to buy the latest new desired product, instead of the top dollar money going to scalpers of you will... 

This also prevents depreciation of the older product, increases desirability for the older product AND the newer product. It ensures that the older club members continuously buy newer more expensive product  ensuring the company have future sales of future newer products.   Creating desirability and creating new members to join that so called exclusive club.  

 

Does this create brand loyalty?

That is the hope. But it does create, if done correctly, brand desirability and prestige. 

Rolex, Ferrari, etc. all these that do elite stuff do not care about the masses, only the 1%, as such why even bother buying their mass-produced products when they do not give everyone a fair chance at the limited-edition stuff.

Yet with all the bitching about various things with Porsche, one has to agree that they are pushing the edge of tech as @ccap41 pointed out. Top of the fast recharge list, plus wireless charging which is a game changer.

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.

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/

2 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

Genesis GV60 .... 👁️👄👁️

I like this look better than the Porsche.

R.I.P.  Udo Kier the actor

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

Very cool Graphite package with blue interior.

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

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

Since online stories seem to change, I am copy and pasting the instructions here:

Uninstall the Copilot app
The first thing you should do is uninstall the Copilot app. This is a Windows app and can be uninstalled like any other Windows app. There are a few ways to do this, and we’ll outline two of them.

The fast way

Hit the Windows Key to open your search and type in Copilot.
Right-click the app with your mouse and select Uninstall.
A window will pop up asking you to confirm. Do so.
The app will be uninstalled.
The harder way

Open the Settings on your Windows PC.
Navigate to Apps and then Installed apps.
Find Copilot on your list of installed apps.
Click the three-dot button on the right side and click Uninstall.
For all intents and purposes, Copilot will cease to function on your PC after uninstalling the app, and you can go about your life in peace.

Disable Copilot on a Windows PC
Once the official app is uninstalled, there’s no real reason to do anything further, but if you really hate AI, you can if you want to. Damn the man!

In the interest of completeness, here’s how to disable Copilot on your PC.

This method is doable in two ways. If you have Windows 11 Pro, you can do this through the Group Policy Editor, which is quite simple. Those who have Windows 11 Home have to go through the Registry Editor, which can be an intimidating and potentially dangerous process. Thus, proceed at your own risk.

Disable Copilot through the Group Policy Editor

Hit the Windows Key to open search and type in Edit group policy or gpedit.msc and open the setting that pops up.
Once the Group Policy Editor is open, you’ll navigate to a setting in the left margin.
The order is User configuration, then Administrative templates, click on Windows components, and then finally Windows Copilot.
Double-click where it says Turn off Windows Copilot; a new window will open.
In the window, click Enabled, then Apply, and then finally OK.
Copilot will be disabled.
This method only works for Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise. While it is possible to install and use Group Policy Editor on Windows 11 Home, it’s not worth the effort, as there's a better option:

Disable Copilot through the Registry Editor

Hit the Windows Key and type in regedit, and then open the Registry Editor.
Navigate to HKEY_Current_User, then Software, then Policies.
Once there, go to Microsoft and then Windows, and finally CurrentVersion.
There, you’ll see an option called WindowsCopilot.
Double-click the TurnOffWindowsCopilot and change the value from 0 to 1.
Exit Registry Editor and reboot your PC.
It’s a simple enough process if you're used to working in the Windows 11 backend, but you can mess up a lot of stuff in the Registry Editor if you're not. Thus, again, proceed with caution and don’t change any of the other values. In addition, not all versions of Windows will have this registry option.

Voila, Copilot is as off as Copilot gets
If you've followed our advice, Copilot will now be disabled (or uninstalled) on your Windows laptop or Chromebook. Since most of its functionality comes directly through the Copilot app, uninstalling the app gets you about 90 percent of the way there, which should be more than enough for most Windows users. Disabling it via the Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor finishes the job, but without the app in the front, Copilot can’t really do much of anything anyway.

How to remove Copilot from Windows 11 | Mashable

To say that Porsche has delivered a technological milestone with the 2026 Cayenne would be an understatement. The fully electric SUV combines traditional Porsche DNA with cutting edge technology that proves Porsche is a pioneer in EV technology. 

Let's get the specifics that you all want to know out of the way:

• Horsepower of up to 1,084 ponies & up to 1,106 lb.-ft of torque
• 0 to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds
• 0 to 124 mph in 7.4 seconds
• Ultra-Fast charging achieving 80% in 16 minutes for base and 10 minutes for Turbo models
• 399 miles of battery range

Let's look at the horsepower side of things, in normal mode you get 844 ponies and a button on the steering wheel "Push-to-Pass" that releases the rest of the ponies for up to 10 seconds on a push of the button. This is all based on the Turbo model.

The entry-level Cayenne has 402 horsepower and 615 lb.-ft of torque. The entry level model can achieve 0 to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 143 mph.

The Cayenne EV has incorporated their Formula E technology. Here Porsche is leading with 600 kW of energy recuperative power. 97% of all braking operations can be handled by the electric motors, the mechanical friction brakes rarely need to intervene, Porsche does offer a Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) as an upgrade option for those that wish to have added braking for track day.

The Formula E technology continues in the Cayenne EV product line having adaptive air suspension or what Porsche calls Active Suspension Management (PASM). For the Turbo trim, you get PTV Plus or Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, a limited-slip rear differential. Both models can be had with rear-axle steering of up to 5 degrees. 

Innovation in charging is where Porsche leads the industry again in that the 2026 models have a newly developed 113 kWh high-voltage battery pack that comes with double-sided cooling for optimal thermal management. This contributes to the base Cayenne getting 399 miles of range and the Turbo getting 387 miles of range. Porsche has enhanced their 800V technology so that the Cayenne is capable of 390 to 400 kW of high-speed charging allowing the battery pack to go from 10% to 80% in 16 minutes for the Cayenne base or 10 minutes for the Turbo model.

The Cayenne EV is also the first Porsche to get the Optional Inductive Charging system that charges up to 11 kW. This wireless charging system requires only that the user park above the Floor plate for automatic charging.

The Porsche Cayenne continues the family tradition of EVs with its unique Matrix LED headlights, Frameless doors, and contrasting elements that include a 3D look on the light strips for a modern distinct look. Porsche also has an Off-road package that can be added to give not only a unique look but improve on the approach and departure angles and robustness that off-road driving can demand.

The Porsche Cayenne has a 0.25 drag coefficient. It is 2.16 inches longer than the ICE model and has a 5 inch longer wheelbase allowing for greater rear leg room and comfort over the ICE. The Cayenne EV has a Frunk with 3.17 cubic feet of room. Overall interior space from the base luggage capacity of 27.5 cubic feet with all seats up to a large 56 cubic feet with the back row seats folded down. This powertrain platform allows the Cayenne to have a 3.5-ton towing capacity.

Porsche brings comfort and individuality to the Cayenne with a variety of options from the Panoramic Roof, variable lighting, Mood Modes, Panel heating, 13 standard colors, 9 wheel design choices, 12 interior combinations and so much more. 

The Cayenne has the largest display area in any Porsche; the Flow Display is a curved OLED panel that gives the driver a 14.25 driver display and another one for the digital controls / Navigation system. There is an optional 14.9 display for the front seat passenger. This is all complemented by an AR technology heads up display. The digital OLED display is complimented by traditional buttons and switches for heat, air conditioning, audio volume and more. The driver also gets an ergonomic hand rest to control all the digital and analogue elements of the auto.

The electric Cayenne is available to order now with delivery starting in Q1 of 2026. See your dealer for full details and pricing.

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LOL

I have ZERO empathy for these Idiots.

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

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!!!

Loving the G90 Wingback profile.

40 minutes ago, oldshurst442 said:

Yes. I got it. Thank you! 

Apparently, I do NOT know how to open up a zip file.

I know how to open up a zipper...

 

But when it pertains to zip files....

 

I am like this guy!!!  

OK, sent ya the PDF files, so you do not have to figure out installing the 7zip software to open the file.

This is awesome

32 minutes ago, oldshurst442 said:

I could no longer see them nor access the link. 

 

I sent you the 7zip file via dm so let me know if you got it. I hate to make assumptions, so do you know how to open up a zip file?

Wow, love the green 💚 color, love the wagon format, now they just need to make it in EV powertrain.

Genesis Might Actually Put the G90 Wingback into Production https://share.google/rQ5oMORyJGX6jfo2d

WOW, This just blows my mind on this stupid woman that Dumb Dirty Donald put in charge of education.

Full list of degrees not classed as ‘professional’ by Trump admin

These degrees are no longer considered professional or valid.

List of Degrees Not Classed as ‘Professional’ by Trump Admin
Nursing
Physician assistants
Physical therapists
Audiologists
Architects
Accountants
Educators
Social workers

How does one think that any of these that take considerable training are not professional degrees!

So much going on, Idiot47 calling for the execution of people that disagree with how he is doing things, this is all so pathetic.

As we enter our Thanksgiving week, I am very humble for the friends that I have here at C&G and yes that even includes the ones I disagree with on various topics and debate with be you in the U.S. or out of the U.S. 

I wish you all a relaxing, enjoyable time with family and friends for your Thanksgiving Day.

I have one wish and that is for the following as we go into the end of the year and Xmas season.

I hope that we can get past sooner rather than later Dumb Dirty Donald and Flamboyant Hollywood Gavin and get a "We the People" President that understands that regardless of your conservative or liberal leanings, we are one country of multi-cultural people and like everyone other than the 1% crowd, we have to live within a balanced budget. Bring the house and senate together to work as they are supposed to represent the people and not the 1%. Balance tariffs for those things that truly are being made under the cost of the current industry still producing manufactured goods in the U.S. and drop all the rest for things that are no longer made or available here. Support the medical insurance for all, stop borrowing against Social Security. Focus on supporting job growth in new industries and not destroying billion-dollar investments trying to live in the past.

May you all have a wonderful holiday week or relaxing week if out of the U.S.

4 hours ago, oldshurst442 said:

Europeans have for a long time, used concrete to build their homes. Not just the foundations that we do here in North America, but the whole house.  Dare I say for thousands of years?  

But even in modern times, Europe (Greece as the next sentences is anecdotal) has used concrete for their foundations and walls as long as I remember going back to the late 1970s.   The concrete is bare inside and out as I recall. Maybe today they paint?  And these concrete homes are not mansions for rich peoples, but homes for everyday peoples.

I dont mind concrete for the whole house.  If I was living in Europe that is.  Here in North America I prefer my wood framed and drywall  homes. 

In a modern mansion?  Concrete?  Id say maybe.  Depending on how the home is styled I guess.  But I dont like big mansions either though.  I find huge homes useless and lifeless.  I would have a huuuuuuuuge garage though.  And the garage would be fully concrete. So there is that.

I grew up with a mother that hated colour in her home. White walls. White appliances. White dishes. But flower patterned sofas and chairs. French Provincial style  on top of that.  And flowers everywhere. The colour in our home came from real plants.   I hate white walls.  I hate flowers in the house and I LOATHE French Provincial anything and everything... 

I hate grey on anything. Especially cars.  But my basement walls where my TV resides, the colour of the walls are dark grey where the TV is and the other three sides are a lighter shade of grey. 

I hate grey rainy weather.  

Grey is such a depressing colour.

Black on walls?  Ill pass.  But as an accent somewhere I wouldnt mind.  

Take a look at these Cement homes, I find many to be very nice and am hoping that one day to build one as a retirement home in the Rambler format. There are some lovely home for Cement that most people would not realize are cement. There are 35 different two story and ramblers with some of the ramblers having basements, but these 4 I have included on top of the 7z file are my favorite for Cement homes.

Cement Home Plans.7zgreensboro.pdforchard.pdfsan-simeon.pdfsterling.pdf

4 hours ago, Farmer said:

I am trying to find out Pontiac dealer 627 in zone 14.  Nebraska and Iowa. 

@balthazar was the one who dealt with this and has not been seen in a while, I am unsure he would answer you.

1 hour ago, trinacriabob said:

Here's how I roll on this:

Parchment colored (warm color palette) wall paint, white raised panel doors and white baseboard, white ceiling, wood flooring or tan colored deep pile carpeting depending on the room, and mill work in kitchens, bathrooms, and niches, if you have any, in a medium shade like maple or thereabouts.

I like a warm color palette and wood stains throughout a dwelling to make it feel homey.

Eternal and safe - may not be the trendiest, but won't jump out as out of style, either.

While both my kids are into this black / industrial grey color palette, they grew up in a very warm home as all our furniture is natural dark oak, tan colored carpets and I even let them choose the paint color for their rooms kind of, which my son went with industrial grey for an accent wall, but the rest I painted warm white. Daughter went with a gold accent wall. So, the whole black / grey thing was never a big part of their life, so must be a younger person's rebellion thing maybe.

Over all, the trend to have all fake wood floors which I find very cold is also not me, plush carpet and a proper quality rubber matt below the carpet as we sit on the ground Asian style allot. So warm and comfy.

Idiot47 is so stupid as he taxes us to be more expensive than Canada which used to always be more expensive on cars than the U.S. 

Now you want the hottest, latest all new Honda Hybrid, pay $7,000 more than those in Canada.

Honda Prelude’s Canadian Price Will Leave US Buyers Feeling Duped | Carscoops

https://www.howtogeek.com/kia-toyota-honda-reliability-comparison/

Seems Kia has stepped up where they are on par with Toyota and Honda who are seen resting on their Legacy.

Ouch, another recall of 400,000 autos by Honda for wheels falling off while driving.

https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/11/honda-recalls-400k-vehicles-for-risk-of-wheel-falling-off-while-driving.html

How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last In 2025? - Coltura https://share.google/FTGgsi2XlYf0SmIg4

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• Low Failure Rate Outside of major, specific recalls for manufacturing defects (which are covered by manufacturers), the overall battery replacement rate for modern EVs (model year 2022 and later) is around 0.3%.
• Long Lifespan Most new EV batteries are expected to last 15 to 20 years or 200,000 miles before any significant decline in performance would necessitate a replacement, which is longer than the average car lifespan in the U.S..
• Minimal Degradation Batteries degrade slowly over time, with an average rate of just 1.8% per year under moderate conditions. This means a 300-mile range EV could still offer about 250 miles of range after a decade.
• Comprehensive Warranties Federal law requires manufacturers to provide a warranty for at least eight years or 100,000 miles, guaranteeing the battery will maintain a certain percentage (usually 70%) of its original capacity. Many automakers offer even longer coverage. 

Honda Accord Hybrid has a software glitch that can cause the vehicle to lose power and potentially crash.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/honda-recalls-256k-cars-nationwide-over-potentially-dangerous-software-glitch