Building Confidence

[DrHenley]

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

Also, we ordered an electric car for my wife. It's a Ford Mach -E. It's awesome car. I'm not so much a tree hugger as I love the technology. And, they're fast!

Maybe, but it doesn't even look like a Mustang, it's a completely different car that LOOKS like a tree hugger egg car with a Mustang label on it. GEEZ haven't these numbskull car companies learned ANYTHING from Tesla???

[FfNJGTFO]

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

Good luck with everything. I just recently taught a long range class this weekend. It was a blast as always. I've decide to get another long another rifle. I'll post and talk about in another thread.
Also, we ordered an electric car for my wife. It's a Ford Mach -E. It's awesome car. I'm not so much a tree hugger as I love the technology. And, they're fast!

Originally Posted by DrHenley

Maybe, but it doesn't even look like a Mustang, it's a completely different car that LOOKS like a tree hugger egg car with a Mustang label on it. GEEZ haven't these numbskull car companies learned ANYTHING from Tesla???

If I do go "electric," it will be either a "pick up" truck or a full sized SUV (i.e. Toyota 4-Runner or Sequoia sized). Having had all kinds of issues with these "rental" cars I've been renting lately (all very low to the ground), I know I need a vehicle with some height so I don't have problems getting in and out of it, as well as being able to see over the front of it.

[BlackKnight]

Originally Posted by DrHenley

Maybe, but it doesn't even look like a Mustang, it's a completely different car that LOOKS like a tree hugger egg car with a Mustang label on it. GEEZ haven't these numbskull car companies learned ANYTHING from Tesla???

I disagree. I think it looks sharp and it has a lot of the Mustang elements built into it. I also think it's sharper than the Tesla SUV. I do like the Roadster, though. I'm also not buying it because of the name. If I wanted a sports car, which I'm playing with the thought of, I will look into a GT350, GT500 or maybe the new Corvette. Leaning towards the new vette.
While I don't believe or prescribe to the belief that electric will save the world, I do lie and think the technology is cool.

[Caleb]

I contemplated buying an all electric vehicle as these gas prices keep climbing. One problem tho, I have no way to charge it conveniently (home or work). Blah


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[FfNJGTFO]

Originally Posted by Caleb

I contemplated buying an all electric vehicle as these gas prices keep climbing. One problem tho, I have no way to charge it conveniently (home or work). Blah


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Part of the reason why I'm considering Solar. I'm pretty sure I'll go with Solar, but I just have to review all the options and what it means in re: how much will go on my "reverse mortgage."

[Caleb]

I’m in a condo so, no charging ports or even solar availability.


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[FfNJGTFO]

Originally Posted by Caleb

I’m in a condo so, no charging ports or even solar availability.


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Does it have a garage or dedicated outdoor parking area? Would not the Condo assoc. offer to get some charging stations for that monthly assessment?!? Sometimes, I feel like I don't with my HOA.

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by FfNJGTFO

Does it have a garage or dedicated outdoor parking area? Would not the Condo assoc. offer to get some charging stations for that monthly assessment?!? Sometimes, I feel like I don't with my HOA.

Work has parking garages but no plans on charging ports.

HOA said there is not enough demand to install charging stations in the parking lots of the condos. Plus, we will end up paying for them anyways.


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[Riverpigusmc]

Do they keep ALL the homos in condos down there?

[FfNJGTFO]

And yet another roofing update.


I'm getting much closer to getting the $$$ I need to do my roof. I've spoken with the "appraiser" and will schedule with him in another week or so to do the appraisal for the reverse mortgage. But there's a problem.


The requirements of the appraisal are that I have to have all my doors open to all rooms, closets, etc. and that he gets to take pictures of them all. Unfortunately, that also means the one coat closet with the security lock on it that houses all my "inventory" and ammo. I don't want anyone to take picture of my inventory or ammo in that closet, so I'm wondering what to do. Should I hide the stuff as best I can elsewhere (which isn't that good because it's kinda hard to hide the long guns)... maybe underneath the beds or something. I guess the best I can do is turn the pistol boxes around to keep the serial # labels from being exposed. Maybe put a plastic bag temporarily around the ammo boxes, etc. This, unless I am up front with the appraiser and tell him what's in there in the hopes that he'll say, no sweat... I don't need to go in there. Maybe he will, maybe he won't. I don't know. What would you do?


Second issue is with Solar. It's starting to get quite expensive. I learned today that my Utility Co (Withlacoochee Electric) requires me to carry a $1Million liability policy if my array outputs more than 10.00KwH AC (of course it does... otherwise I won't be able to have the capacity to charge an electric car). This is to protect against transmission of current back to the grid when they have it down for repairs. What's the add-on to my insurance premium? A whopping $300.00, annually, which puts my annual homeowner's premium well over $2K for the year. I really have to wonder if it's worth actually doing Solar and going for the electric car at all... if it's all going to cost that much. But we'll see. i need to run some more numbers.



I'll keep you posted. I guess I won't be getting that "Thompson" for quite a while...