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chrome_daddy
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | LA (Lower Ashvegas) |
| Biography: | LSU 1989 by way of Nakatrash parish |
| Interests: | Mountainbiking and Jeeps |
| Occupation: | Pool boy |
| Number of Posts: | 2625 |
| Registered on: | 5/7/2004 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: Why kids don’t ride motorcycles anymore
Posted by chrome_daddy on 8/7/26 at 12:11 pm to Mike da Tigah
This would make my father sad. He traded a horse for an Indian motorcycle in 1949. This was the DAY he graduated from Robeline High School in Natchitoches Parish, at 17. His parents wouldn't allow him to own an MC while he was in HS.
He went on to be the All Japan flattrack / scrambles champion in 1953 when he was there serving in the Air Force. He rode Matchless or Norton's back then, single cylinder thumpers.
Young men back then adored motorcycles. He always had one, rode it to work sometimes.
I did too, raced dirtbikes back in the 70's, still have a Kaw 1200ZRX that I only ride on the curvy, hilly backroads near my farm in Hanover, Va. I rarely ride into town, but if I do it's on back roads. Cars are the enemy and these days there are too many of them.
I also own multiple ATV's / side-by-sides. My boys liked to ride when they were younger, but always with a helmet. Now they are older and don't have time with work and school. They never rode MC's.
As for myself though, one of my favorite activities in my life is riding my 29" carbon full suspension ebike. It's pedal assisted bliss, hauling as through the woods. That will never change for me. I'm 64.
I feel sorry for the rest of you men that haven't experienced the thrill of motorized two wheels otherwise you would choose to do it as often as you could.
If you don't ride MC's you just won't and can't understand those of us that do.
He went on to be the All Japan flattrack / scrambles champion in 1953 when he was there serving in the Air Force. He rode Matchless or Norton's back then, single cylinder thumpers.
Young men back then adored motorcycles. He always had one, rode it to work sometimes.
I did too, raced dirtbikes back in the 70's, still have a Kaw 1200ZRX that I only ride on the curvy, hilly backroads near my farm in Hanover, Va. I rarely ride into town, but if I do it's on back roads. Cars are the enemy and these days there are too many of them.
I also own multiple ATV's / side-by-sides. My boys liked to ride when they were younger, but always with a helmet. Now they are older and don't have time with work and school. They never rode MC's.
As for myself though, one of my favorite activities in my life is riding my 29" carbon full suspension ebike. It's pedal assisted bliss, hauling as through the woods. That will never change for me. I'm 64.
I feel sorry for the rest of you men that haven't experienced the thrill of motorized two wheels otherwise you would choose to do it as often as you could.
If you don't ride MC's you just won't and can't understand those of us that do.
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re: Do you use a maps app when driving locally?
Posted by chrome_daddy on 8/5/26 at 7:59 am to turnpiketiger
Yes, because I move to a new city every 4 months, my retirement plan.
re: Impulse buying. What was your last?
Posted by chrome_daddy on 8/5/26 at 7:55 am to RocknRollAZ
Tyler Durden sunglasses
Only $15
Only $15
re: The Clemson Side, Already Talking Football!
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/30/26 at 3:00 pm to John Rambeaux
Go read their 1990s board Tigernet, most Clempsun fans are delusional cultists that think they are CFB bluebloods and above everyone else.
I pay attention as I grew up in Charleston and alot of my old friends are bandwagon fans. I take pleasure seeing them come back to earth like last year.
I pay attention as I grew up in Charleston and alot of my old friends are bandwagon fans. I take pleasure seeing them come back to earth like last year.
re: How is everyone’s A/C units doing right now?
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/25/26 at 11:48 am to LivingstonLaw
74 here mid-day in Virginia Beach. Clearing up after rain. Very nice out there.
re: Canadian Couple Found Guilty of Stomping Animals to Death
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/24/26 at 6:31 am to liz18lsu
They are this song...
quote:
Well I woke up this morning, lookin' for kicks
Went out to the barnyard to stomp on some chicks
They call me Wreckin' Ball, 'cause I'm the baddest of 'em all
I got a bullet head and one stray eye, my back's been broken twice
Wear overalls and big ol' boots, my pants is filled with lice
They call me Wreckin' Ball, 'cause I'm the baddest of 'em all
I'll stomp on an egg, or I'll stomp on a duck
Geese or cornish hens, I don't give a frick
They call me Wreckin' Ball, 'cause I'm the baddest of 'em all
[Chorus]
Roosters and hens
And all their frickin friends
They know it's time to fly
When I come stompin' by
Well Acockle-doodle-doo
I'm gonna put my tread on you
That's the call of the Wreckin' Ball
Well everybody asks why I'm such a bastard
Well wringing their necks ain't no fun and stompin' kills 'em faster
They call me Wreckin' Ball, 'cause I'm the baddest of 'em all
If your fowl's gone foul, you can't count on loafers
Just look me up and I'll stomp right over
They call me Wreckin' Ball, 'cause I'm the baddest of 'em all
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The life I lead is mighty slim pickins
There ain't much call for stompin' on chickens
They call me Wreckin' Ball, 'cause I'm the baddest of 'em all
[Chorus]
Roosters and hens
And all their feathered friends
They know it's time to fly
When I come stompin' by
Well Acockle-doodle-doo
I'm gonna put my tread on you
That's the call of the Wreckin' Ball
Well every night I pluck the feathers from my shoes
And sing a little bit of these chicken stompin' blues
They call me Wreckin' Ball, 'cause I'm the baddest of 'em all
Yeah, they call me Wreckin' Ball
re: Got laid off yesterday
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/23/26 at 3:02 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
quote:Brings me back to 2012 when this happened to me. I also managed data warehousing and software dev as a SVP for Suntrust.
reporting & analytics manager
New management came in and cut me loose, disbursing the great team I created to several other managers. Team hated it.
I had another job within a week. But, the market was different back then?
Oh and I got enough severance to pay off my house.
Good luck.
re: Van Life. Has anyone here done, currently doing, or plan to do this lifestyle?
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/22/26 at 5:10 pm to TheMagicMan
quote:You are comparing different things here. RV people want to drive somewhere and stay in one place for at least a few days. Like a campground. Where they have supplies to stay in place. Is that you?
but to me there are still more negatives to RV's compared to Cargo Vans.
Am I wrong in that assessment?
How do you see your travel / move patterns? For me and my Wrangler, I wanted to see as much of the Southwest in 60 days as I could - I had a deadline. So I was moving near every day.
The other consideration is what part of the country will you focus on? If you are East coast, you are gonna spend $ on parking, no way around it unless you stay in truck stop parking lots.every nite. Even some Walmarts are now restricting overnight parking. And they don't want you there for over 24 hours. You'll have to be on the move.
But even on the West coast, if you are staying on BLM land guess what: You have to drive out of town 10-20 minutes to be on public land. It's not like you can park for free downtown. In fact. West coast towns know that RV'ers / vanners are looking for free parking and prohibit it just like the East coast.
Some other tips:
- Apps like iOverlander are key.
- You'll want to get where you camp before dark if you are looking for free.
- I say find a van to rent, buy a few items like a camp stove and power station and try this out before you dive in. Sleeping bag, pillows, and blankets. I went on three trips here on the East Coast before my trek out West.
re: Van Life. Has anyone here done, currently doing, or plan to do this lifestyle?
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/22/26 at 12:47 pm to TheMagicMan
When I retired two years ago, I went on a trip out to the Southwest in my Wrangler and lived in it for two months.
My situation
- Slept in the back of the Wrangler on a foam mattress (I'm 6'2).
- BC I was in the SW, my goal was to not pay to park / camp anywhere (I only had to pay for a couple of nights I stayed in Col. Springs). I stayed primarily on BLM land
- I didn't necessarily have $ restrictions, but didn't spend much.
- I prepared nearly 100% of my meals. I had a fridge, powerstation, camp stove.
- There are apps for free camping, water sources, etc. I used profusely.
- Goal was to shower every day: joined Anytime Fitness (more of these in smaller towns than any other gym). Worked great. Also used portable shower alot.
Pro's
- Freedom to roam wherever. Peace and quiet. Would go a couple of days without talking to another human.
- Learned I can sleep anywhere, truck stops, rest stops, Walmart parking lots. No shame.
- The feeling you get waking up and having to move the window screen aside to see because you can't remember where you are is pretty cool.
Cons
- Don't have cell service in many places out in the boonies. Read a lot of books (would buy the cheap books at local libraries).
- I'm not a foodie, so my meals were much the same day in and day out. Lost 20 lbs.
- At first some anxiety of being disturbed in the middle of the night. Pistol next to me provided comfort. Never got "the knock" or disturbed once.
- Pooping into a hole was weird at first, but became a reflex.
Would absolutely do it again and will sometime. Highly recommend.
My situation
- Slept in the back of the Wrangler on a foam mattress (I'm 6'2).
- BC I was in the SW, my goal was to not pay to park / camp anywhere (I only had to pay for a couple of nights I stayed in Col. Springs). I stayed primarily on BLM land
- I didn't necessarily have $ restrictions, but didn't spend much.
- I prepared nearly 100% of my meals. I had a fridge, powerstation, camp stove.
- There are apps for free camping, water sources, etc. I used profusely.
- Goal was to shower every day: joined Anytime Fitness (more of these in smaller towns than any other gym). Worked great. Also used portable shower alot.
Pro's
- Freedom to roam wherever. Peace and quiet. Would go a couple of days without talking to another human.
- Learned I can sleep anywhere, truck stops, rest stops, Walmart parking lots. No shame.
- The feeling you get waking up and having to move the window screen aside to see because you can't remember where you are is pretty cool.
Cons
- Don't have cell service in many places out in the boonies. Read a lot of books (would buy the cheap books at local libraries).
- I'm not a foodie, so my meals were much the same day in and day out. Lost 20 lbs.
- At first some anxiety of being disturbed in the middle of the night. Pistol next to me provided comfort. Never got "the knock" or disturbed once.
- Pooping into a hole was weird at first, but became a reflex.
Would absolutely do it again and will sometime. Highly recommend.
re: What kind of college life would you have led with NIL $ in your pocket?
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/22/26 at 12:03 pm to nicholastiger
I would have upgraded my apartment and vehicle at least, to be at the level of my boss.
In BTR in 1985, I worked at a local software company and my boss was only in his mid 20's, but had plenty of cash. Family money. He rented this fabulous house and had a newer Porsche.
I was sitting in his office one day when he opened a birthday card from his mother, a check for $10,000 fell out. In 1985, in front of a starving college student. Bastard.
In BTR in 1985, I worked at a local software company and my boss was only in his mid 20's, but had plenty of cash. Family money. He rented this fabulous house and had a newer Porsche.
I was sitting in his office one day when he opened a birthday card from his mother, a check for $10,000 fell out. In 1985, in front of a starving college student. Bastard.
re: What is the scouting report on Clemson?
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/21/26 at 2:36 pm to GetmorewithLes
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re: What is the scouting report on Clemson?
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/21/26 at 2:36 pm to GetmorewithLes
Some calling it Dabo's "Back to the Future" season as he's bringing back Chad Morris to run "the Clemson Offense". Chad Morris who hasn't been an offensive coordinator since 2020.
Many of their fans are goofball cultists who refuse to believe Dabo is anything but God's gift to football.
They have a serious chip on their shoulder about the SEC, let's keep it that way.
I would appreciate a beatdown as I grew up in the Lowcountry, have friends there, visit often. Would love to shut them up for another 5 years while I walk around down there with my P&G on.
Many of their fans are goofball cultists who refuse to believe Dabo is anything but God's gift to football.
They have a serious chip on their shoulder about the SEC, let's keep it that way.
I would appreciate a beatdown as I grew up in the Lowcountry, have friends there, visit often. Would love to shut them up for another 5 years while I walk around down there with my P&G on.
re: Homebuyer affordability slipped 5th straight month; Median Single Family Price: $446,400
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/19/26 at 10:32 pm to Boss
quote:
I thought the average marriage is now 33 according to previous post. But we need to make sure we have the best schools right off the bat. And we can’t have a commute. Ok. What other way things can we not compromise on? Make sure your list is comprehensive.
In metro Atlanta 400k will get you a solid house. Dual income at 170k saving the first ten years of their career should give them 20-30% down payment, manageable note, and not be house poor.
Let’s just go ahead and call a spade a spade. Everyone in here bitching doesn’t want to make compromises.
My first house at 28 was a 1280 sq ft 80 year old shite box in NOLA where my shite was stolen out of the trunk of my car.
Now our household income is over 500k a year and we have a million dollar house. But we grinded for 30 fricking years to get there.
This should have been the end of this bitchfest thread 10 pages ago, but ya'll just can't help yourselves.
What this poster didn't inlude in his list of ya'll requirements for first time buyers besides best schools and no commute:
- walkable, with public transportation
- granite countertops, tile baths, smart appliances (smart everything)
- garage w off street parking
- community park, pool, and gym
- convenient shopping, restaurants, entertainment
- should be any US metro (including Bay area, Jersey, NoVa, etc.)
All for way less than the 446K and w a 3% note and only 10% down. For a first time home buyer.
GTFO
re: Why is Trump Hated so much by Democrats?
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/17/26 at 4:32 pm to Ag Zwin
quote:It starts here.
Simple: It was her turn.
And the fact that people inexplicably elected him again. Unreal for them.
:rotflmao:
re: America had a love affair with ‘fixer-upper’ homes. That may be over
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/17/26 at 11:37 am to Paul Allen
Good, leaves the good stuff for people like me (although I'm retired from all that now).
Got my 30 acre Va farm off foreclosure (2019 - yes lucky). Been through many fix / rent / flips since the 90's.
Wife and I looked at the house, it was totally trashed inside by the prior immigrant farmers. People we know were horrified - "walk away". Wife and I looked at it and said, "it ain't too bad". Now it's all worth three times what we paid for it. Not that I would sell - it's my forever home now.
Got my 30 acre Va farm off foreclosure (2019 - yes lucky). Been through many fix / rent / flips since the 90's.
Wife and I looked at the house, it was totally trashed inside by the prior immigrant farmers. People we know were horrified - "walk away". Wife and I looked at it and said, "it ain't too bad". Now it's all worth three times what we paid for it. Not that I would sell - it's my forever home now.
re: What colleges did you considered going to and where did you end up going?
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/16/26 at 9:15 pm to FlyingTigerBo
Was 1983. I was slightly older (like 20) and working. Was looking for a city were I could transfer and sell computers for Tandy Biz Products. I had to work and pay my way through. Also wanted to be somewhat near my folks who lived in FWB.
Considered:
Gainesville for UF
Tallahasee for FSU
Baton Rouge for LSU
Baton Rouge had a kick-arse office, with a top 5 monthly average for sales (out of 150 or so). I could simply make more money there. Was a good choice all around.
Considered:
Gainesville for UF
Tallahasee for FSU
Baton Rouge for LSU
Baton Rouge had a kick-arse office, with a top 5 monthly average for sales (out of 150 or so). I could simply make more money there. Was a good choice all around.
re: How well does Texas typically travel?
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/14/26 at 8:02 am to GeauxPack81
quote:Maybe not after they've already lost two games (Ohio State and one more) before they get to us.
There is going to be a shite ton of Texas fans. Which will be sad considering what may be at stake.
None of them have ever been here, its pretty easy to get to either driving or flying to MSY, and they have the money to buy up all our tickets. And LSU fans will happily sell.
The fanbase will have cooled off on their team by mid-November, as they realize yet again this year they aren't as good as the hype.
re: Anyone NOT driven a car over 100 mph?
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/13/26 at 8:36 am to Sams Crow
Many times as I used to race (dragstrip, VIR).
But, what sticks out is the most annoyed (and somewhat scared) I've ever been was as a passenger in a 340 Duster (hot cammed motor) in the backwoods of southern Alabama back in the late 70's.
A friend of my cousins took us out for a late night ride on a dirt road at over 100 mph multiple times, with a belly of beer (and weed) in us. Thought I was gonna die but mostly pissed off at this idiot. Wonder if he made it to 30.
But, what sticks out is the most annoyed (and somewhat scared) I've ever been was as a passenger in a 340 Duster (hot cammed motor) in the backwoods of southern Alabama back in the late 70's.
A friend of my cousins took us out for a late night ride on a dirt road at over 100 mph multiple times, with a belly of beer (and weed) in us. Thought I was gonna die but mostly pissed off at this idiot. Wonder if he made it to 30.
re: Lindsey Graham Dead
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/12/26 at 7:00 am to TheMagicMan
quote:
o me Lindsay Graham won't be missed. Why these Senators want to die in their seats, instead of spending their final years with family and friends, I'll never understand.
So you/ve never been around super driven people. They live for it, every waking minute of every day of their lives. Sixty hours a week is nothing to them.
I understand it. You are in the height of your power, influence, money making, respect and there's no stopping you.
re: Remember when Apple made everyone download that U2 album?
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/7/26 at 7:12 am to OysterPoBoy
Phuck no, I've never been a pussy-arse Apple conformist.
Bunch of proprietary crap. At least I called that one correctly.
Bunch of proprietary crap. At least I called that one correctly.
re: How San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge works
Posted by chrome_daddy on 7/3/26 at 8:54 am to Motownsix
quote:
Another person that hates America. I’ve been so SF a dozen times and never saw anything like what is being described. The Bay Area is pretty great.
I've been to SF many times - love it.
But i can tell you that recently this DOES happen. Just go down to the Mission district, broad daylight the homeless are gathered around shooting up in public. Like it was nothing.
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