How’s everyone holding up?

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 04/16/2020 at 19:59 • Filed to: None

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It’s been a sec, Oppo. How’s everyone doing?

Slant6 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 20:03

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Nobody tell him.

Under_Score > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 20:03

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Doing well! I was just thinking about your license plate; I was proposing an idea with my name instead, and it wouldn’t work haha.

66P1800inpieces > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 20:07

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Getting a lot done on the Volvo in the evenings. Right now I am trying to sort out the wiring and improve on the three fuse Lucas design by adding a couple more fuses and relays. On the more personal side I feel like I am hunting food from my computer and trying to get lucky with delivery or pickup times. I had the local supermarket’s system down and then they changed it. I am trying to snag a slot using work and home computers, wife on her computer and phone.

I would love if the system only allowed those in the higher risk to get the slots but right now since it is open to all I still try to get one. Then I order food for myself and my mom, have it delivered to my house, disinfect it, and she drives up to pick it up.

Next week I have a pickup timeslot about 30 mins away.  Was thinking of throwing a cooler in my trailer and having them throw it in before driving off. It’s a hatchback Golf so I think the trailer would help lower my risk.  

Nauraushaun > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 20:09

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BETTER THAN I WAS TUESDAY

Not much to do these days but run at lunch time and mope around the apartment by myself. Still working, though work cut everyone’s pay 20%. But eh, iso isn’t giving me what I need.

WilliamsSW > Slant6 04/16/2020 at 20:09

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 shhhhh

CB > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 20:10

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I’m doing pretty alright. Life is actually vaguely normal in rural Saskatchewan. Just no get togethers and more restrictions on shopping.

How have you been?

And, any ideas where to get 5x112 wheels?

facw > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 20:12

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I’m out of cheese!

Chariotoflove > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 20:13

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Not too bad. I have a job that I’m in no danger of losing, and no one has the covid yet. Plus spring is giving me some glorious days. 

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 20:16

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Better than I had been. I finally got out today on a nice long drive and ended up doing something that should have got me on your bad drivers of videos. Well, the narrow hilly one way streets of Atlanta are hard, ok? I had no idea where I was going, which was sort of the point, but that time lapse comes out tomorrow. How have you been?

Slant6 > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 04/16/2020 at 20:17

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Aye ATLOPPO!

PowderHound > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 20:23

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Slowly losing my mind, liver, and money. The weather has been not good so I’m ordering car parts

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Slant6 04/16/2020 at 20:25

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Aye aye! This is actually probably the best time to drive around the ATL because you can see where the lanes end in time to avoid going down the wrong road. With traffic it is so much harder to actually be in the right lane for a turn.

Slant6 > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 04/16/2020 at 20:29

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Some of the lanes downtown just don’t make sense. There’s one bit of 14th street that I swear has a straight arow painted on it that sends you right into the o ncoming turn lane. Whatever. I've been riding my bike around Buckhead, it's so nice without all the traffic. 

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 20:34

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Stuck at home...schools are closed here in Nova Scotia , so no work for us substitute teachers :/

Been doing a lot of my computer tech help/repair stuff remotely using TeamViewer, so at least I have that bit of income on top of EI. Spent a few hours of the afternoon playing Elite Dangerous, and now catching up on some subscribed Youtube vids...

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Slant6 04/16/2020 at 20:36

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When the traffic clears out there isn’t much left in terms of lanes to follow. Considering I never actually drive east of Marietta St or even in downtown at all I got pretty confused around the viaducts. But that was why I drove out there, which you will see tomorrow.

Buckhead is a pleasant place to walk around but the roads have a pretty steep learning curve. At least with no traffic biking is safer.

Ssfancyfresh > Slant6 04/16/2020 at 20:41

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Hahahahahaha! True facts

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 20:43

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busy doing work stuff. took and couple hours off and stripped the copper out of an old motor and cut up some copper fuel lines. In no way a cost effective, but it did give an chance to zone out and take my mind off stuff.

How are you doing? 

RallyWrench > 66P1800inpieces 04/16/2020 at 20:44

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I infer from your username that you have a 66 P1800 in pieces? Way cool! Would love to see some pics sometime. This is my coworker’s ‘66 122 he’s working on in the shop at this moment. We’re both Volvo nerds, though I am without one.

You may like this:

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/volvo-club-of-america-national-slorolling-festival-2019-1840538629

Svend > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 20:58

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Meh, just another day.

Nice Octavia,

the Passat says hi. 

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Slant6 04/16/2020 at 21:06

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Longtime Lurker > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 21:07

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Fairly good, all things considered. Still healthy and employed, but inexplicably work is getting busier everyday.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > 66P1800inpieces 04/16/2020 at 21:07

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Sounds like you’re taking good precautions. And yeah, for those with project cars, this is one way to make time to work on them.

shop-teacher > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 21:08

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Teaching shop remotely is really freaking weird, but working out ok.  I've been making a lot of videos to pull it off. My district finally let me back into the building this week, to use our 3D printers to make masks for the local hospital. All in all, my family is healthy and we have our income intact, so I can't complain.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 04/16/2020 at 21:10

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We all have our moments. And I’ve been alright. I actually had COVID-19 for a couple weeks which sucked, but now I’m all better and I have ANTIBODIES. Other than that, just plugging away at online coursework, going for solitary drives to get out of the house, and processing the fact that I came home for spring break and will never go back to college again (I graduate next month).

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Nauraushaun 04/16/2020 at 21:11

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Glad you’re doing ok. I can’t imagine being by myself for this though, and that sucks that your pay was cut.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Under_Score 04/16/2020 at 21:11

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Yeah there are very few names that are easily spelt upside down. Glad you are well!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 04/16/2020 at 21:12

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That’s a bummer, at least you’ve got stuff to keep you busy.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > shop-teacher 04/16/2020 at 21:13

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That’s fantastic to hear! And yeah, the transition to online has just been weird.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 04/16/2020 at 21:13

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Busy with online classes and whatnot. Much better now that I’m COVID-free.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > CB 04/16/2020 at 21:14

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Glad you’re well. Everything’s a little weird but overall my family is extraordinarily lucky. And sadly I’ve got no thoughts other than “the Interwebs”.

jimz > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 21:14

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still working (from home,) no personnel actions yet apart from deferred raises.  Luckily most of my job can be done remotely, but pulling down CAD over VPN is a bit slow. 

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Svend 04/16/2020 at 21:15

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Why does that particular grey work so well on that particular car?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Chariotoflove 04/16/2020 at 21:15

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That’s great to hear!

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 21:15

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You had caught it? 

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Longtime Lurker 04/16/2020 at 21:16

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Glad to hear it. What’s your work if you don’t mind me asking?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > PowderHound 04/16/2020 at 21:16

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Yikes. Hang in there.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > facw 04/16/2020 at 21:16

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I’m on my way!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > jimz 04/16/2020 at 21:17

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Not awful all things considered.

Longtime Lurker > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 21:17

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Parts-person at a national chain.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 04/16/2020 at 21:20

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Yup, I was one of the first couple hundred people in Nebraska to test positive. My dad and grandmother were in the hospital for over a week, I recovered at home, we’re all fine now and theoretically full of antibodies. No clue where we got it from.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Longtime Lurker 04/16/2020 at 21:22

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I guess that makes sense, everyone suddenly has time for projects.

Svend > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 21:24

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It’s ‘champagne metallic’, it’s supposed to have a slight gold hue to the silver but doesn’t photo that well.

I wanted Scarlett Red Metallic but the lead time was ridiculous, so got this new build drop order after only two months rather than six to eight for the red. 

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 21:33

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yikes. my uncles best friend caught it coming back from spain and was in an induced coma for almost 2 weeks.

glad you and your family is doing better.  

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > facw 04/16/2020 at 21:39

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That happened the first week. I poorly planned and rationed my supply. 

Under_Score > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 21:39

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Same boat (as in graduation). I wasn’t super attached to my school, but I haven’t seen a friend since April 2. The time has flown by.

There are still plenty of jobs hiring, though, so I feel like the Class of 2020 as a whole needs to take off the Debby Downer hat and think about the opportunities ahead. I still need a confirmed offer; the dealers I’m trying to talk to seem delayed getting back to me  (that are hiring right now), and I’m attending a WebEx career fair tomorrow.

PowderHound > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 21:43

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I’m making that out a lot worse than it is. Overall I’m doing great!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 04/16/2020 at 21:46

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Jeez. How’s your uncle’s friend doing now?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > PowderHound 04/16/2020 at 21:47

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In that case, glad you’re doing well.

shop-teacher > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 21:48

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Yeah, it’s very weird, but we’re all doing our best.

I'm glad you checked in. I was actually wondering about you the other day. Things going ok?

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 21:53

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That is pretty much the one situation I would not want to be in right now. It’s great that you recovered and are immune now, and online coursework is just slower and clumsier in general for most teachers. Though getting a job out of college is gonna be really different in most fields. It is weird how that whole thing works with the spring break, though my situation was very different and much more sudden. I will definitely get out on more drives now that I know how nice it is to go more than a few miles from where I’ve been for the past four weeks.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 22:04

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now in a regular hospital bed under observation.

He was 67, but never a smoker and in great shape for his age. I just can’t believe hearing of his condition when i hear morons downplaying the risk. If it did that was to him si gnificant numbers are fucked.

jimz > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 22:10

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let’s just say that anyone who complains about Microsoft and/or Windows error messages has never used any very very expensive CAD or PLM software suites. not only do they tend to be buggy as all hell, the error messages they generate are enormous dialog boxes full of text nobody knows how to interpret. the workaround is almost always “well, just clear out these two or three folders and reboot.”

edit: and to make it worse the suite that ties everything together is written in Java, so it also takes forever to launch. 

vondon302 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 22:16

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Feeling guilty that I’m kinda enjoying this. Voluntarily layoff for me and Mrs. Vondon302 is a teacher so money is fine for now.

Cheers

Introvert  confirmed.

ranwhenparked > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/16/2020 at 22:17

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My company is still pretending we can do our jobs from home, so still employed for the time being. So, not complaining, but not exactly comfortable either. 

glemon > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/17/2020 at 00:48

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Thanks for asking, amazing how you adapt to the new “normal”. We have split crews so I go to the office every other weekday, this is my Tuesday Thursday week. I like that part of it. Job is safe, lots of adjustments and challenges, there is good and bad. Have a virtual desktop for the first time, no excuse not to work, but also can do it on my timeframe in my jammies, nothing wrong with that. Less time wasted getting ready in the morning and commuting.

We have a smallish house with a big yard (and garage) on a rather isolated suburban street corner, one street a Tee, the other a dead end circle, nobody comes our way unless they have business here or are lost. We kind of feel safe and secure in our little corner of the world.

I get groceries for 89 year old mom, who still lives at home, by herself, and after some convincing is not going out anymore.

Anyway good balance, if I didn’t go to work 2-3 days a week would probably go stir crazy.

Hope things are not going to bad for you or the rest of the oppos out there.

glemon > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/17/2020 at 00:53

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Nebraska?  Really? I thought most everybody hear was from the right or left edge of the map, glad you got better, our neighbors (got it in Vail, Co.) were out for about 3 weeks each.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 04/17/2020 at 00:54

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Yeah I totally get that. My dad was in really rough shape for a few days while he was in the hospital, so seeing people be like “ It’s no big deal I’m gonna go hang with my friends” Just infuriates me

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > shop-teacher 04/17/2020 at 00:59

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Yup,  much better now. It’s been a bumpy road but my family and I are all very lucky all things considered.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > glemon 04/17/2020 at 01:31

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There are some Midwest Oppos. I’ve met quite a few actually.

pip bip - choose Corrour > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/17/2020 at 07:14

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cut back to a 4-day week (8am-5pm)

last two weeks working 8.30am-3.45pm (based on a 5-day week)

shop-teacher > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/17/2020 at 08:34

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Good to hear!