OT - NO POLITICS We’re on to Thanksgiving

[Bruinaura]

This is insane

"According to Metro Nashville Police Department data in 2022, 159 Kias and 122 Hyundais were stolen. So far this year, 999 Kias and 797 Hyundais were stolen, which is a 528% increase in Kia thefts and a 553% increase in Hyundai thefts.

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, the increase in thefts comes after a viral TikTok highlighted the lack of an anti-theft protection device."

 

[Kate08]

…and now my husband puts the kitchen back together

 

[eightspokedb]

He’s fading, but he’s still got his personality and a degree of playfulness. Will eat certain things - he likes cheeseburgers still which pains me to even write.

You can see how much this awful disease has stolen from him:

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Oceans of Love Chibby...

 

[Alicat]

I’m ready.

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I left both my work and personal planners at home and I really wish I had brought one of them. I do have an hourly notepag that works well for work but there is just something about an actual planner that can't be replicated even with lists and sticky notes.

My aunt does the same types of checklists and keeps them on the fridge for every holiday or party she hosts.

 

[caz16]

 

[Ladyfan]

He’s fading, but he’s still got his personality and a degree of playfulness. Will eat certain things - he likes cheeseburgers still which pains me to even write.

You can see how much this awful disease has stolen from him:

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Poor Chibby. Give him a hug for me

 

[TD Charlie]

This is insane

"According to Metro Nashville Police Department data in 2022, 159 Kias and 122 Hyundais were stolen. So far this year, 999 Kias and 797 Hyundais were stolen, which is a 528% increase in Kia thefts and a 553% increase in Hyundai thefts.

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, the increase in thefts comes after a viral TikTok highlighted the lack of an anti-theft protection device."

I've heard of some insurance companies refusing to insure Kia/Hyundais or a certain model year because of this. Luckily, my Kia doesn't have the same ignition as the ones getting stolen, but I've just been waiting for that letter stating my policy is being cancelled

 

[caz16]

What a nightmare for travelers - highways and bridges closing. I hope it is not terrorist related but they seem to be acting as if it is a serious threat.

 

[Bruinaura]

I've heard of some insurance companies refusing to insure Kia/Hyundais or a certain model year because of this. Luckily, my Kia doesn't have the same ignition as the ones getting stolen, but I've just been waiting for that letter stating my policy is being cancelled

Apparently there is a software upgrade but a random person is still going to break into the car and likely damage it in the process before they discover it has the upgrade.

I'll be honest, that was one reason I didn't look at Kia or Hyundai when I was car shopping a couple weeks ago.

 

[hrdpuk]

Will be just the wife and I at Thanksgiving dinner . We decided not to travel to friends or relatives this year.
Going to talk about all the things we're not supposed to talk about. We agree on 99% of stuff .The 1%
we don't agree on is about who is right about the 1%.
I won't recite the Thanksgiving poem that disturbs some folks ,not my wife.
Fact is we're having thanks dinner today and leftovers tomorrow.
Peace on earth
Native Americans deserve better.

 

[Alicat]

What a nightmare for travelers - highways and bridges closing. I hope it is not terrorist related but they seem to be acting as if it is a serious threat.

I really hope it isn’t terrorist related. They are saying there are obvious airport impacts.

 

[jgatie]

What a nightmare for travelers - highways and bridges closing. I hope it is not terrorist related but they seem to be acting as if it is a serious threat.

"Sources" at a high level are saying it was terrorism. Apparently they tried to drive it into the customs office before it blew up.

 

[Bruinaura]

I have zero interest in traveling anywhere for holidays these days. Travel is a nightmare and it's just not enjoyable.

Who needs all that stress? Not me.

 

[Ludwig Fell Down]

What a nightmare for travelers - highways and bridges closing. I hope it is not terrorist related but they seem to be acting as if it is a serious threat.

Nightmare scenario indeed. I'm hoping this was a random accident, but fearing the worst.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I really hope it isn’t terrorist related. They are saying there are obvious airport impacts.

Well with what’s left of the car it had to be explosives involved.

 

[jgatie]

Well with what’s left of the car it had to be explosives involved.

Witnesses are saying it was packed with explosives.

 

[Gee Wally]

Ooof.

blown to smithereens.

 

[TD Charlie]

Apparently there is a software upgrade but a random person is still going to break into the car and likely damage it in the process before they discover it has the upgrade.

I'll be honest, that was one reason I didn't look at Kia or Hyundai when I was car shopping a couple weeks ago.

it's absurd how quick it happens.

Also a totally reasonable decision to shy away from a particular vehicle when you are shopping. It's not being paranoid, or frugal, or anything else. It's being level headed and doing your due diligence!

 

[caz16]

 

[Bruinaura]

Ooof.

blown to smithereens.

Amazing that it only killed the two occupants and not others

 

[Bruinaura]

 

[Mione134]

None of this is surprising if you are paying attention to would events unfortunately.

These terrorists don't want Israel to exist. They don't want Rome to exist. Spain. America. They want the world.

They're saying it on tv. It's in the manifestos. Wake up people.

Be alert and be aware. Keep living your lives, but be aware.

 

[caz16]

Amazing that it only killed the two occupants and not others

Maybe it blew up prematurely, I can imagine if it is terrorism, they would want more victims.

 

[caz16]

None of this is surprising if you are paying attention to would events unfortunately.

These terrorists don't want Israel to exist. They don't want Rome to exist. Spain. America. They want the world.

They're saying it on tv. It's in the manifestos. Wake up people.

Be alert and be aware. Keep living your lives, but be aware.

I think most of us are aware that hate is growing in the world but we can only do so much. The task forces are the ones we have to trust will get to the information before the plans come to fruition. I wouldn't want that job. What scares me are the people who will blame everyone from a specific religion and paint them all with the same brush, making matters worse.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

Reuters is reporting that initial U.S. Customs and Border Protection assessment suggests incident at US-Canada border crossing caused by reckless driver whose actions resulted in a crash and fire.