OT - NO POLITICS August edition - The summer wind came blowin' in……

[Gee Wally]

Yeah, how does all that work, I wonder.

The thieves should be required to buy him a new car.

Not that that would ever happen.

Its a long process.
If not recovered in 30 days it will be considered a loss and insurance will begin the payoff period. - they said additional 2 weeks after the 30 days. In mean time they cover $30/day towards car rental up to 30 days.

If recovered in under 30 days then it gets more complicated. First its evidence in multiple crimes over state lines. Impounding can be God knows how long.
If released then insurance adjuster will look at it and make an estimate for repairs or total it.

It sucks.

 

[Gordoff]

We had no idea about this. The detectives told us. If you have a Kia or Hyundai be aware.

The other thing about Hybrid(?) and/or full electric KIA's and Hyundai's is that owners are being told to NOT park them in indoor garages and structures because the batteries (even though the car is off and parked) have been known to overheat and cause an extremely hot, hard to extinguish fire.

Not sure if it's full electric only or if it includes hybrids but they're telling owners to wait to get a recall before they park in a garage.

 

[bruinsfan1968]

The other thing about Hybrid(?) and/or full electric KIA's and Hyundai's is that owners are being told to NOT park them in indoor garages and structures because the batteries (even though the car is off and parked) have been known to overheat and cause an extremely hot, hard to extinguish fire.

Not sure if it's full electric only or if it includes hybrids but they're telling owners to wait to get a recall before they park in a garage.

That is total nonsense!

 

[Gordoff]

I saw a nice model from a couple years ago 50% off MSRP at Zwickers so went and got them this morning. Hockey skates aren’t really the kind of thing to purchase online need them to bake and make a couple punches anyways but on the same token no one can pay full whack either.

When I played I used to trade/buy equipment there... I'm surprised that they're still in business. I was told that in the '60s they were the only ones trusted to sharpen the Bruins skates. Not sure if it was hearsay.

That is total nonsense!

NO it isn't. Get Educated.



6 months after recalling 3.4 million vehicles over fire risk, Kia, Hyundai struggle to make repairs

Hyundai and Kia have issued separate recalls for millions of vehicles due to fire risks. Hyundai recalled 82,000 electric vehicles in 2021 due to a lithium-ion battery defect that could cause spontaneous fires while parked. In September 2023, Hyundai and Kia issued a joint recall for 3.4 million vehicles in the US, warning that they could catch fire even with the engine off. The cause of this recall is a manufacturing issue with the transmission oil pump.


Until the recalled vehicles are repaired, Hyundai and Kia recommend parking them outside and away from buildings and homes. The recalled Hyundai models include: 2023-2024 Palisade SUVs, 2023 Tucson SUVs, 2023 Sonata sedans, 2023 Elantra sedans, and 2023 Kona SUVs (excluding Kona Electric).


The recalled Kia models include: 2023 Soul hatchbacks, 2023 Sportage SUVs, and 2023-2024 Seltos SUVs.

 

[Gee Wally]

That is total nonsense!

It’s real. Been on the news many times.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

That is total nonsense!

Based on?

Look up how those batteries endure in the cold as well

When I played I used to trade/buy equipment there... I'm surprised that they're still in business. I was told that in the '60s they were the only ones trusted to sharpen the Bruins skates. Not sure if it was hearsay.


NO it isn't. Get Educated.



6 months after recalling 3.4 million vehicles over fire risk, Kia, Hyundai struggle to make repairs

Hyundai and Kia have issued separate recalls for millions of vehicles due to fire risks. Hyundai recalled 82,000 electric vehicles in 2021 due to a lithium-ion battery defect that could cause spontaneous fires while parked. In September 2023, Hyundai and Kia issued a joint recall for 3.4 million vehicles in the US, warning that they could catch fire even with the engine off. The cause of this recall is a manufacturing issue with the transmission oil pump.


Until the recalled vehicles are repaired, Hyundai and Kia recommend parking them outside and away from buildings and homes. The recalled Hyundai models include: 2023-2024 Palisade SUVs, 2023 Tucson SUVs, 2023 Sonata sedans, 2023 Elantra sedans, and 2023 Kona SUVs (excluding Kona Electric).


The recalled Kia models include: 2023 Soul hatchbacks, 2023 Sportage SUVs, and 2023-2024 Seltos SUVs.

How about that spontaneous combustion?

 

[Gordoff]

Based on?

Look up how those batteries endure in the cold as well


How about that spontaneous combustion?

LOL, yeah it sounds like fun! Imagine calling something "total nonsense" just out of hand with NO evidence. It takes all kinds but sometimes I don't know why.

 

[Johnny Upton]

The other thing about Hybrid(?) and/or full electric KIA's and Hyundai's is that owners are being told to NOT park them in indoor garages and structures because the batteries (even though the car is off and parked) have been known to overheat and cause an extremely hot, hard to extinguish fire.

Not sure if it's full electric only or if it includes hybrids but they're telling owners to wait to get a recall before they park in a garage.

My brother and a few of my friends are all firefighters and they’ll all tell you the same thing: fighting hybrid/electric vehicle fires is a total PITA. They’re a much different animal and can be very dangerous due to the extreme temps that the batteries can reach.

 

[MustardStew]

Friday (yes, I checked, it is Friday) questions:

1) If someone gave you a million dollars to donate, etc., what would you do with it? Which organization would you choose or would you divide it up? Which charities are close to your heart?

2) You can have one type of salty snack for the rest of your life - what would it be? Chips, pretzels, etc., which brand and flavour?

3) What do you wish you had done when you were younger, or wish you had not done?

4) Have you ever been lost, I mean really lost to the point you were worried?

5) Are you an only child, oldest, youngest, middle? Did you or do you have sibling rivalries?

Dang, it IS Frday haha!

I enjoy y'all's answers/learning a bit more about y'all, so I figure I should share myself. Esp as a have a concrete answer for #1

1. Feeding America. It's a charity that I've donated to for a while, esp. as there's a running/hiking component/community. My workplace (co-op grocery) does a lot to provide feed to local needy persions/families, so that's a charitable cause that's close to me, and this is a national extension. I guess a second would be protecting public lands.

2. Snyder's cheddar cheese pretzel pieces

3. Not frittered away my money on stupid things, cause at 50 I need it to buy me some time!

4. Honestly, no. As a cartography/GIS graduate, I guess it's my business not to be haha. Getting lost outdoors is awesome, though

5. I'm the oldest of 5 boys with 3 half-brothers... no real sibling rivalries, though my real mother sure played favorites. But then I'd say that, as the oldest haha!

 

[bruinsfan1968]

LOL, yeah it sounds like fun! Imagine calling something "total nonsense" just out of hand with NO evidence. It takes all kinds but sometimes I don't know why.

I have driven EV's for 8 yrs, never had one problem like that, so don't give that crap that I don't know! Lol

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Not sure how much faith id put in an electric Kia but I've never owned one so what do I know.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

When I played I used to trade/buy equipment there... I'm surprised that they're still in business. I was told that in the '60s they were the only ones trusted to sharpen the Bruins skates. Not sure if it was hearsay.

Its super old school and I had zero cell coverage the hour I was in there but not surprising how its tucked into a hill right next to the road. Didn't see a single thing in there that wasn't hockey which is impressive to have been around for almost 100 years and never branched out.

 

[Bruinaura]

4. Honestly, no. As a cartography/GIS graduate, I guess it's my business not to be haha. Getting lost outdoors is awesome, though

My dad was a cartographer with the DoD for 37 years. I love hearing about others in the profession or with an interest in cartography even though I know pretty much nothing about it lol.

I always said my dad was GPS before there was GPS.

 

[Gordoff]

I have driven EV's for 8 yrs, never had one problem like that, so don't give that crap that I don't know! Lol

How nice for you. Who gives 2 shits!

 

[MustardStew]

Its super old school and I had zero cell coverage the hour I was in there but not surprising how its tucked into a hill right next to the road. Didn't see a single thing in there that wasn't hockey which is impressive to have been around for almost 100 years and never branched out.

I got my degree in 2000, just as it was becoming a lot of data entry/programming ,. I haven't really kept up in like 15 years, but I bet the tools are a lot better/easier to use, and allow for better presentation...
I imagine what your dad was doing is along the lines of what I wanted to do - make maps haha

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Friday (yes, I checked, it is Friday) questions:

1) If someone gave you a million dollars to donate, etc., what would you do with it? Which organization would you choose or would you divide it up? Which charities are close to your heart?

2) You can have one type of salty snack for the rest of your life - what would it be? Chips, pretzels, etc., which brand and flavour?

3) What do you wish you had done when you were younger, or wish you had not done?

4) Have you ever been lost, I mean really lost to the point you were worried?

5) Are you an only child, oldest, youngest, middle? Did you or do you have sibling rivalries?

I don't have answers to all the questions, but just on the snacks one - first time I went to New England, I found and fell in junk food love with Cape Cod potato chips. As far as chips go, they're amazing. Is that just me, or do locals rave over them too?

 

[BMC]

I don't have answers to all the questions, but just on the snacks one - first time I went to New England, I found and fell in junk food love with Cape Cod potato chips. As far as chips go, they're amazing. Is that just me, or do locals rave over them too?

I love them and I know a lot of people who do.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

The only chips I buy from the grocery store are cape cod chips, not a chip guy but I love their old school regular ones.

 

[caz16]

I don't have answers to all the questions, but just on the snacks one - first time I went to New England, I found and fell in junk food love with Cape Cod potato chips. As far as chips go, they're amazing. Is that just me, or do locals rave over them too?

We get them in Canada too, they are very good. My favourite kettle chip is Miss Vickie's though.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

We get them in Canada too, they are very good. My favourite kettle chip is Miss Vickie's though.

Ooo I've had those. Also very good!

We make some decent chips here in Oz but I will concede that North America does them better.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

I have driven EV's for 8 yrs, never had one problem like that, so don't give that crap that I don't know! Lol

Ok, so it didn’t happen to you so it is nonsense. Nice universe of one you got going there.

 

[Kate08]

Cape Cod chips are the GOAT of chips.

 

[LSCII]

A little late, but why not?

1) If someone gave you a million dollars to donate, etc., what would you do with it? Which organization would you choose or would you divide it up? Which charities are close to your heart?

The Epilepsy Foundation. Many here who know me also know that my daughter Maddie is challenged with seizures every day. This is a battle too many families we've met through our journey know all too well. Anything I could do to help is what I'd do.

2) You can have one type of salty snack for the rest of your life - what would it be? Chips, pretzels, etc., which brand and flavour?

Doritos. I hated them as a kid but as an adult it's like crack for me. I am obsessed.

3) What do you wish you had done when you were younger, or wish you had not done?

I wish I had stuck with baseball longer. I played but never seriously and once hockey started being available year round, I stopped playing. After watching my daughter play softball, I have a much deeper appreciation for the sport than I did as a kid.

4) Have you ever been lost, I mean really lost to the point you were worried?

I'm old and was driving before GPS and cell phones. Of course I have and of course I was. Many times over the course of my life.

5) Are you an only child, oldest, youngest, middle? Did you or do you have sibling rivalries?

Dreaded middle child here. My two sisters are 4 and 3 years older and my brother is 3 years younger exactly. Kid even stole my birthday. My closest in age sister had a rivalry with me, but I didn't have one with her. She still does to this day. It's very weird.

 

[Johnny Upton]

Cape Cod chips are the GOAT of chips.

I love their Dark Russet chips but I had to stop buying them because the bag would get demolished in 2 sittings. I am powerless against them!

 

[Bruinaura]

I got my degree in 2000, just as it was becoming a lot of data entry/programming ,. I haven't really kept up in like 15 years, but I bet the tools are a lot better/easier to use, and allow for better presentation...
I imagine what your dad was doing is along the lines of what I wanted to do - make maps haha

A sample of something he worked on