oldshurst442

I havent seen the 3rd one....yet.

Because I am not a Trekkie, it was not on my gotta see it now list.

I feel like all the rebooted Star Trek movie actors do an incredible job of  capturing the essence of the characters they represent in the original way while at the same time spinning their own take on the originals.

A bloody shame for Anton Yelchin.

Very hard to do but I think they succeeded BIG TIME. I think this is why the rebooted movies connect with newbies like myself to being a fan of the franchise TODAY.

Newbies like myself certainly know and are familiar with the quirky actors and acting of the original cast. And I am talking about myself here, I did not necessarily want Nimoy or Shatner or the others in the movie, I did want to see familiarity. And I did want the movies to break away from that nerdy edge original format.

I guess that was what the Next Generation was all about with Captain Picard...it was still too nerdy for my tastes.

I was never a fan of Star Trek.

I did however enjoy some original Star Trek TV shows. The Next Generation stuff never interested me.

OK..this is where it becomes wacky. I LOVE the last 2 rebooted movies. I am saddened by the death of the actor playing Chekov.

Leonard Nimoy....I was saddened by his passing as well.

Star Wars is where its at for me. Yes. Even Episodes 1,2 and 3.

#2 was too long and too love storyish that needed not be. Stupid scenes that took away from what could have been a better storyline with Count Dooku and Anakin and the Clone Wars.

We KNOW that Padme and Anakin were gonna be a thing...no need to make us vomit over it with overly corny, overdone, over dramatized love scenes with no chemistry between the lovers.

HOWEVER, the chemistry between Anakin and OB1 were incredible!

OK....back to Star Trek...

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It was more the lesbian angle I was implying.... 

I LOVE Lesbians.

But then again, Im just a narcissistic man-whore who thinks lesbians exist just to please MY male hetero sexual fantasies...

Kinda ironic and sooooooo not reality!

5 minutes ago, Suaviloquent said:

I'm sure it'll be a fine car, and give plenty of value and excellent engineering for the price. But it kind of lacks the emotional appeal, I was expecting it to make. Or maybe I'm being just too harsh on what is, on all accounts a gorgeous car. Fully would lick 10/10. It does reminds me of the Opel Monza concept. Maybe Opel will make a liftback too, and I think that should be a Regal variant offered in the U.S. Because that is surely something that will make Buick look more youthful. Audi A7, Tesla S, Panamera, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. And you can always just upsell the Lacrosse to those who came to Buick because they wanted the classic Buick experience.

And with the decklid being so short here, it already looks like a liftback.

I share your thoughts.

It will be a fine car. Buick and Chevy havent disappointed the last couple of years.

It does have a certain charisma. Ill give it that but it doesnt tug at any of my emotions like this generation does.

I think I prefer the next gen Lacrosse over this.

Who knows? It might grow on me as its not a bad looking car. Maybe its because I STILL like  the  current Regal's looks that I secretly dont want it to go away.

46 minutes ago, daves87rs said:

Just maybe!

it was meant to be sarcastic as I think it looks like a Mazda6.

HOOWEVER, looking at my prediction as a serious tone, it might not be a bad thing to try to emulate a certain luxury version of Mazda's Zoom Zoom campaign...

I dont like it.

It looks....odd.

Besides having a look reminiscing of a new Mazda6, which is a good thing, some proportions on this car look bizarre to me. 

I dont like the way the headlights are placed on the car.

I am all for more interior leg room, especially in the rear as compared to the old Regal but I feel the longer wheelbase and the way the shape of the car is with the location of the headlights just makes this car look strange to me.

The only Challenger I see where AWD would be beneficial would be the SRT 8 versions ESPECIALLY the Hellcat.

But alas, I dont think AWD will be offered for those.

Sure its a no big deal add on as the Charger and 300 have this and I applaud this move ONLY because it MIGHT make pony car guys think about how the pony car segment COULD evolve to to spice things up performance wise vis-a-vis the competitor German sport coupe cars that have AWD...

Or maybe not.

Alls I know about a Hellcat is that its got insane power and its hard to get that power to the ground effectively.

I LOVE me that Hellcat power. But AWD would do it some good.

Mind you, a new svelte platform would also benefit a Hellcat.

AWD on a Challenger?

Call it boring for me....

A 300C also had it a DECADE ago...

BIG DEAL!!!

GIVE ME A BRAND NEW CHALLENGER INSTEAD!!!

I STILL LOVE THIS HELLCAT THOUGH!!! BUT I WANT A NEW PLATFORMED CHALLENGER HELLCAT EVEN MORE!!!

No worries there for me...

Im a Boston Bruins fan.

Yup...a Bruins fan from Montreal!

But....every single time the Bruins LOSE to the Habs, its kinda like this for me. And because XMAS is right around the corner...the rant is comparable

I can see Buick's next marketing campaign.

Yes Mr DFELT.

Its accurate for me too.

I edited this post. I originally had another Yoda meme, but the message was not what I wanted.

Just give me this.

Everything else at Lexus could be thrown in the garbage.

OK..Ill also take this one too

1 hour ago, A Horse With No Name said:

...maybe I will be part of that pool soon...who knows?

Ya sure about that?

VeeDub sure made caca out of certain things in dat pool!

Seriously though:

The Golf GTI is one incredible machine. The only reason why I cant see myself in one is because back in the day in my 20s, some of my friends at that point in time drove Golf GTIs. VR6s. Corrados too with that same engine.  I made fun of them since I was an American gung ho car guy with the pony car scene. Yeah, they in turn made fun of me for V8s and all....This was the 1990s when the Tuner car craze was hot.

In other words, I cant bring myself to own cars I made fun of back then...

Star Wars in about a week.

So...this bit of news requires Star Wars GIF on how I feel about this bit of news.

@FordCosworth

PS: I woke up and got outta bed just now just to tell you, because I forgot to mention it in my post.

ENJOY YOUR CONCERT!

1 hour ago, FordCosworth said:

If Vancouver and/or The Gorge wasn't mentioned as tour dates ( which was this week ) I said to my wife " I'm flying to Montreal to see these guys ". 

I saw the " Axl Rose Experience " a couple years ago here. They were good. But it took 2 guitarists to emulate Slash. And Axl showed up. Obviously his vocal range wasn't like it was when I saw them at the Tacoma Dome in '91. But damn it was so bloody awesome hearing those songs live again!

I have yet to hear who is touring with them. 

I heard Axl sing replacing Brian Johnson of AC DC....not that great, but then again, he aint AC DC, he is GnR.

One of the best Rock voices ever this Axl guy had.

GnR, I HATE them, but strangely enough, I have BOUGHT and LISTENED to for HOURS EVERY SINGLE album they made before breaking up. Yes. Even the Spaghetti Incident.

Timeless rock songs some songs of theirs are.

I was referring to this Montreal incident when I made my post.

http://www.aux.tv/2013/08/21-years-ago-today-montreal-rioted-at-a-guns-n-roses-and-metallica-show/ 

On ‎2016‎-‎12‎-‎06 at 0:06 AM, FordCosworth said:

Axl, Duff, Dizzy and my favourite, Slash...

Sept 1/17 in Vancouver...2 days later at The Gorge!!

 

They are coming to Montreal too.

Im surprised that Axl is attempting to show up...

I wonder if Metallica is opening up for them...

1 hour ago, dfelt said:

Seattle is calling for 2-4 inches of snow tomorrow, Local Paper posted pictures and videos of what happened last time.

Snow-ageddon and all forms of crazy will happen now with our hills.

http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/snow-wimps-when-snow-falls-in-seattle-it-gets-ugly/

Montreal higher ups were humbled by that little video that went viral. They said a fast and flukey occurance of black ice formed sooooo quickly that they did not have the time to react to that particular street.

The mayor said that the salt trucks were on the roads full force BEFORE the roosters were even awake.

Well. No Montrealer bought that load of BS...

Hoperfully in your neck of the woods, the people that run your town are not as um...complacent as our higher ups...

On top of that...barely 3 inches of snow fell on Monday in some parts, and by the next morning...it all melted away.

Sure...when it did fall...it fell...hard, but in no way at blizzard pace.

And Montreal gets blizzards...like often. .so its not as if we are not used to this.

We got caught with our pants down. We should own up to that....

I met the man in December 1997 or January 1998 when he first walked into my restaurant and ordered a hot dog for the very first time. Just 1 hot dog. He had a craving for one.

I asked him, "wow....you drive your Porsche in the winter?"  (those exact same words)

He said, with a certain proud and assertive and confident voice, "YES! I just got it for the winter. You know, this car comes in AWD. Not because its winter in Quebec life has to stop!"

I just smiled at him and said....cool.

He comes in from time to time...orders just 1 hot dog. And goes on his merry way.

His Porsche, its surprisingly in good condition. I havent seen one rust spot. Probably because the car is aluminium? Its 11 years old already. We chit chat but I have never asked him recently how his car is doing, because he still drives it....in the winter...and is obviously in good working order...

He has a convertible 2006 Mustang GT with all kinds of Ford Racing shyte on it. Roll bars, wide tires. Enhanced engine upgrades.Shelby Cobra decals all over the place but it is not an official Cobra car. That is his baby that he drove in the summer when the sun is shining. Now his son drives that one most of the time.

He has a Mercedes S Class that he got a couple of years ago.

He had a 2010 CLS before that S Class. His wife drives an Audi Q whatever number it is. The big SUV form Audi.

EDIT:

I cant count for nothing.

I said 11 years. SHYTE...20 years...its 20 years old...

WOW!!!!

TIME PHOQUING FLIES!!!

Our restaurant is 20 years old this year.

We opened it up in November of 1996.
My partner and I both forgot...

This post just reminded me...

We have to throw a big Christmas Party for the staff this year. We always have one but its always a small humble thing. We have to throw a big bash this year!

That is how Montreal OFFICIALLY kicked off the holiday season today.

I am lucky for not getting myself into this kind of predicament. Knock on wood.

1 hour ago, Frisky Dingo said:

I just sold my realistic new dream car- Limestone Golf R DSG w/ DCC and Nav.  Guy bought it as his daily so he can park his Flying Spur Speed for the winter. 

wow and cool.

On both accounts.

On you being a mover and a shaker buying and selling and getting yourself into all kinds of cars never keeping it stale.

And for the dude for going from a Flying Spur summer car to a VeeDub winter car.

I had a customer that drove, and still does, a late 1997 Turbo 911 for the winter.

1 minute ago, dfelt said:

Yes, Thank you, sorry I did not post to it as I was distracted on other things. 5G should have been here years ago. Our biggest problem with wireless is the small pipe compared to being plugged in on a wire. Even tri-band WiFi units are still slow compared to if you have a GB wired connection or fiber. The future will in some place in North America go greener and faster than others all depending on the open mind of individuals and their willingness to accept change.

I also read it.

I also got distracted...and I apologize as I was the reason for distracting you.

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The future will in some place in North America go greener and faster than others all depending on the open mind of individuals and their willingness to accept change.

So true.

1 minute ago, Wings4Life said:

Of course, this political remark that originated the others, was completely overlooked by drew.  

 

NOTHING POLITICAL THERE BUD!

But of  course, continue on with your CHILDISH SHYTE!

Even when another poster told us to STOP!

Sorry Mr DFELT....once again.

10 minutes ago, dfelt said:

Yes, Thank you, sorry I did not post to it as I was distracted on other things. 5G should have been here years ago. Our biggest problem with wireless is the small pipe compared to being plugged in on a wire. Even tri-band WiFi units are still slow compared to if you have a GB wired connection or fiber. The future will in some place in North America go greener and faster than others all depending on the open mind of individuals and their willingness to accept change.

BUMP

Take it from the top!

6 minutes ago, dfelt said:

No matter how one looks at auto's the future is bright for EV auto's and fast charging. Wireless has a huge support by various groups around the US. If they can get 350kWh fast charging that is wireless, where you just drive onto a p

12 minutes ago, oldshurst442 said:

And of course the Big Man makes a negative down...

WHY?

Because a Chevy Trax, BMW X1/X3, Honda CRV, Nissan Rogue and the like are NOT CUVs?

Because a Chevy Trax, BMW X1/X3, Honda CRV, Nissan Rogue and the like are engineered to haul 8000 lbs worth of boat?

Because Latte drinking soccer moms dont drive Escalades and F-150s and Yukons and Tahoes and Silverados rather than hauling boats and trailers everyday?

 

GUILT.

He knows what he done. Its GUILT!

Or...sometimes he likes to play the victim/martyr card...

But but....you and him will tell me not to focus on the poster!

Yet...he whines a lot MAKING IT ABOUT HIM!!!

 

BUMP...

 

5 minutes ago, Wings4Life said:

Did not say you did.

It was an FYI for others.

Maybe you should take head in your own advice

22 hours ago, Wings4Life said:

Americans will embrace EV when someone produces an EV without massive limitations and cost.  Until then, automakers can offer them in minimalist numbers, losing thousands each sale, because of unrealistic CAFE mandates.

THIS WAS THE FIRST ONE........

STOP LYING!

IF DREW LETS YOU HAVE YOUR TANTRUM AND LETS YOU GET AWAY WITH IT, I WONT!
I WILL SACRIFICE MYSELF TO PUT YOU BACK INTO YOUR PLACE!

DREW YOU COULD BAN ME...I DONT GIVE A SHYTE!

STOP LYING AND PLAYING THE VICTIM!
 

And of course the Big Man makes a negative down...

WHY?

Because a Chevy Trax, BMW X1/X3, Honda CRV, Nissan Rogue and the like are NOT CUVs?

Because a Chevy Trax, BMW X1/X3, Honda CRV, Nissan Rogue and the like are engineered to haul 8000 lbs worth of boat?

Because Latte drinking soccer moms dont drive Escalades and F-150s and Yukons and Tahoes and Silverados rather than hauling boats and trailers everyday?

4 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

I don't believe you saw me say anything regarding that.

GUILT.

He knows what he done. Its GUILT!

Or...sometimes he likes to play the victim/martyr card...

But but....you and him will tell me not to focus on the poster!

Yet...he whines a lot MAKING IT ABOUT HIM!!!

31 minutes ago, Wings4Life said:

SUV’s and CUV’s and Minivans sold.

 

Tell ya what, don’t bother….there are far more sold. 

Problem is:

and most of these arent capable to haul traliers and boats...

Then there are these:

where these are all show and no go for hauling trailers and boats...

SHYTE....even the ones that are meant to haul boats and trailers:

MOST OF THOSE GO TO SOCCER MOMS WHO HAUL THEIR PRECIOUS LITTLE BRATS TO SCHOOL AND THEN THESE SOCCER MOMS GO TO THE STARBUCKS TO DRINK THEIR LATTES WAITING FOR THE LOVER TO CHEAT ON THEIR HUSBANDS!!!

Again Wings, EXCUSES EXCUSES IS WHAT YOU SPEW!

4 minutes ago, Wings4Life said:

Great.

But I did not start it, FYI

Oh yes you did...

I quoted you!

22 hours ago, Wings4Life said:

Americans will embrace EV when someone produces an EV without massive limitations and cost.  Until then, automakers can offer them in minimalist numbers, losing thousands each sale, because of unrealistic CAFE mandates.

This is the one...where Drew removed the content....

The FIRST in a series of which I engaged in also to that post...

STOP LYING!

34 minutes ago, Wings4Life said:

But the physics and science is not there yet. But clearly, as stated and linked, America is embracing it just enough to propagate it.  But at what rate?  Do you make what people want to buy, or what they should buy?  And who makes that choice?

The physics is there. One needs to break ground. Rome was not built in a day, but you have to start somewhere. Europe is taking a first step. Tesla too. But in America we are waiting for Tesla to do it all on their own but laugh when we see they are losing money and cheer for their demise.

The science is definitely there!!!

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Do you make what people want to buy, or what they should buy?  And who makes that choice?

Funny..as Michigan is preventing Tesla in selling its cars directly to its customers....

Your thought process is only justified when it suits YOUR agendas..but not when its the other way around...

18 minutes ago, Wings4Life said:

In summary, I believe that America’s progression in electrification as alternative propulsion should be carefully balanced against many factors.  I believe that Ford and GM are both taking a conservative paths

Not in Europe Ford and GM are not taking a slow and conservative approach...

Hell..Europeans are not either....

There is NO REASON for America and Americans to be slow....

Elon Musk's Tesla is HEADQUARTERED IN THE USA and TESLA BUILT ITS OWN EV INFRASTRUCTURE 5 YEARS IN THE MAKING ALREADY!!!

EXCUSES EXCUSES IS ALL I HEAR!

27 minutes ago, Wings4Life said:

In this thread and others, I have proclaimed EV vehicles to be very restrictive and costly.

Blanket statement as ALL NEW TECHNOLOGIES are restrictive and costly...

What @A Horse With No Name had as a blanket statement regarding America of the 1950s and 1960s is more to my liking...

Your Feta being spoiled:

Yes its true: Ford and GM are spending money on EVs....but the REAL CHANGE is HAPPENING in Europe according to the OP...

In YOUR country...the USA....there are DETRACTORS singing a great tune of making America great again....yet GM in YOUR country, is BLOCKING Tesla in selling directly to its customer base and people like YOU defend that!

People like YOU ELECTED Trump and one of Trump's promises is to redirect monies into the fossil fuel business...no mention of an elaborate EV infrastructure like what is gonna happen in Euroland...

So....you could take the easy way out and say to me I focus on you, but in reality, I just keep on plugging the same message:

All YOU give me is excuses.

ACTIONS or in the US' case....INACTIONS speak louder than words!