He's just buried as the Nuggets think that his inability to space the floor consistently is more of a problem against Minny's tight defense than his really good defense is an upside. I have actually...

Did you see the game? Gobert played pretty well. He wasn't hesitating to bang with Jokic; Jokic was just making crazy shot after crazy shot. In most posted clip, Gobert stops Jokic's first move, then...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DETyMBVRTGs

Jokic was a monster last night. One of the things that those highlights don't show is that there was a period where the Wolves saw him getting in the...

How old is the kid? When mine was super small, I just strapped him to my chest and went out to the woods with him and the dog for hours. Let my wife get some sleep. I couldn't bike, but I stashed a...

Anyone remember the Local Motors Rally Fighter? That would be an amazing vehicle to drive out here just for dirt road fun.

In terms of "questionable" purchases:

Most of my purchases are questionable, but I don't really regret any of them. The Transit Connect has definite drawbacks, but it has served as a great...

I'd definitely consider it. I'd want the new Hybrid version though if it was going to be the main car. Journeys Off Road makes a version of their well-regarded lift kit for it, but I kind of want...

Yep. I hope this isn't permanent for her and she just started with a new specialist/treatment plan this week after some pretty useless interactions over the past year, so I'm hopeful. But in any...

Heh, the wife would totally spend the money. If anything, I'm the cheap one.

But currently she's being treated for neck/back issues that have really affected her quality of life in the last year,...

Heh, the TC has no ground clearance, but the overhangs aren't large, so you can drive it a decent number of places if you are careful of your line.

That being said, the Volvo's ground clearance is...

You're missing the overall sentiment: I don't necessarily need a vehicle with real offroad chops, that was largely thread drift. It just has to be better than a Transit Connect. The OP says I'm...

Test drove a Volvo XC90 Recharge today. 2022 plug in hybrid, manufacturer certified for $47 something. I thought it might be a good combo of a road trip, ski trip, and commuter car, with pretty darn...

I'm definitely willing to look further afield if I decide I want a certain model. I just haven't seen too many Sequoias in my stalking of local listings, so I was curious.

Goodr has already been recommended, but I liked some of the Costco sunglasses a lot as well. I'm not sure they have them now, but they had squarer framed aviators for a while that I had about 5 of...

This is a very reasonable strategy. If our parking wasn't tight, a third vehicle for the desert would be a no brainer. It's still doable just not quite as convenient. I didn't necessarily mean that...

Sequoias are like hens teeth where I'm at. In our 2.5 million person metro, there are literally 2 used ones on Autotrader right now, and one is a 2024 with less than 1000 miles listed as "used".

I love lifted minivans. I looked at adding a small lift to mine, but the rear suspension angle doesn't work well for it. The way the torsion beam and as you lift it, things tend to move forward in...

I'm only willing to spend that much if it's a do it all vehicle. The 4Runner would be awesome for off road stuff, but I don't want yo drive something that gets 15mpg for 300,000 miles and I don't...

Does yours have the hydraulic body motion control (HBMC)? That seems to be the only real big potential mechanical difference between the QX80s and the 2017+ Y62 Armadas. I know it's an option on...

Was yours one of the first years (the 955) or the later version of the first gen ( the 2007-2019 years)? I'd definitely read to stay away from the first years, but a lot of people were high on the...

Sold already, but it did look nice. If it's a good deal, I'm not against spending a couple grand more to switch out wheels and tires. The only worry is that some of these SUVs, especially the...

Another vehicle that intrigues me is the Volvo XC90. More on the road/ski trip side of things, but they actually have pretty decent angles and really good ground clearance. The ones optioned with the...

I'm not that interested in heavily modifying anything, though there are some awesome desert running trucks in my town. A couple a few blocks down is into desert racing and they have both a "Beatle"...

I mean, how big are we talking here? I definitely want to avoid the big wheel, low profile sidewall trend, but I also don't think I need 37in tires for what I do.

I definitely want a full sized spare, but I'm not really rock crawling, so GIANT tires aren't really a priority. There are definitely a lot of fun spots to use them here, but a lot of our...

I missed a chance to pick one up at a good price 5-6 years ago when I was looking for a third car. I still regret it.


Ha, I drive a 318ti and a Transit Connect. I'd love an XK or F-Type Jag...

No issues with the emissions system? That is always what worries me with diesels, though diesel isn't much more expensive than gas where I am and it makes sense to me in a heavy truck.

I was wondering this too. They definitely aren't under the radar where I am and for any substantially lower than new pricing, you're looking at 100k+ and often notably more than that. I really think...

I think I was unclear. I can't go everywhere I want to in the Transit Connect. I've gone most places that the Transit Connect can go already, at least places reasonably nearby, hence again thinking...

I'm acutely aware of the LR problems or I'd own one already, alas. Most on the discovery seem to be much more on the annoying side (windshield leaks, screen blanks, etc) than the stranded in the...

The Cayennes do really intrigue me. I did a lot of research on the first gens when I moved out here and but never found one locally with the goldilocks set of options and got distracted.

Heh, no. We actually were on the list for a Rivian at one point, but decided against it when they suddenly offered it to us. It was kind of the peak of their early issues, no one could tell us if...

Like most TGR folks, I have lots of outdoor hobbies: skiing, mountain biking, hiking, general exploring, etc. Unlike most TGR folks I live in the middle of a large desert surrounded by tens of...

Looks nice. It isn't a super low price for it private sale (based on what I've been stalking) but not terrible at the mileage and the replaced coolant hoses are a plus.

Statistically, it's shooting high down the middle has a good probability of success. From the Guardian:

You just look dumb when the goalie guesses it and doesn't move.

And not to say that...

I love slacklines. We have a regular Gibbon and a travel one. The travel one is shorter and the material is thinner so it flexes more.

We used to have the slackline up most of the time when we...

LevelNine has a great deal going right now on 2021 FX106 HPs. Directional, apparently pretty light for their strength. Stiffer in the tail than the tip and default mount is pretty far back.

I'm...

Continuing the Bootleg stoke, my son took his new bike out for the first time tonight. We played around on the pump track then did what's probably the easiest trail in the system. It has some parts...

Heh, my house is a tiny spec in this picture. Next time you're back, feel free to send me a PM if you want a riding buddy.

Thanks. I read and loved the first book, but it was long ago. My criticism of the movie version was that I didn't understand that from the film. He has the vision of what will happen if he goes...

I saw it last night and while I enjoyed the movie, I agree with you on almost all your points. I thought the first had great pacing. The second's pacing wasn't nearly as solid. I don't understand why...

My wife and I are going this afternoon to see it. We re-watched Part 1 yesterday and are pumped. I've managed to avoid almost all the promotional material.

https://cdn-prod.yt-industries.com/media/image/77/a0/a2/PRIMUS-24-AL-LavaRed_Front.png

I just picked up a YT Jeffsy Primus 24 for my son. He's 7 and getting big for his Woom Off 4 which is fully rigid, so this will be an upgrade, but come with a weight penalty so we will see how he...

So Mbappe officially informed PSG that he's leaving. I assume all the big clubs that have a hope of signing him are circling.

Madrid would seem to be in poll position as he's been flirting with...

Chet seemed to be doing well as of 2010: https://vimeo.com/16545883

I skied this last year with a group at the conclusion of an Avy I class where we were doing a tour to the summits around there, analyzing conditions, etc. I caught it at really good snow conditions,...

Heh, I have seen several there specifically.

I've been stalking late W212/early W213 Mercedes wagons again. They wouldn't really solve a lot of problems we have with our current vehicles in terms of being more efficient or having higher ground...

Ooooh you're right, it's Texas's spring break. Hmmm, a mountain full of Texans doesn't necessarily make it more appealing. ha