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Joel, You can't go by the obvious ones. The public ones, Tesla only public are behind restaurants and malls along major routes. You can order Teslas with the longest range while heated and air conditioned than any other BEV in production and can be bought here in the US. I agree, however, the Teslas do get their advertised range today, many Superchargers are behind a restaurant just off the road that Tesla puts in at no cost to then. Those are the stations you see on the maps of public stations. Then they have Sponsored chargers for the customers of those establishments not the public. Here's a list of them by state: https://www.tesla.com/findus/list/chargers/United+States Scroll down to Texas and see where some may be right by you. As well here are the maps of current and soon to be installed chargers: https://www.tesla.com/supercharger The maps for Europe, Australia, and China are there as well just search around on this page: https://www.tesla.com/supercharger Lots of folks are unaware that there may be a charger for Tesla behind their local malls like here: like here https://www.tesla.com/findus?v=2&search=North America&bounds=34.26450883655544%2C-85.90646983289241%2C30.656530269393713%2C-101.60227016710758&filters=supercharger&zoom=7&location=shreveportsupercharger You wrote " A decade from now this all may be very different, but the devil is in the detail of how we're going to get from our present infrastructure to a new one. Introduction of new technology into society is a complex and difficult to predict subject. Introducing new technology to replace an existing technology solution (BEVs to replace IC engines) is very different than introducing a technology to perform a completely new function (for example, cell phones or personal computers). " You might want to check out the maps and the links above a bit closer. Assume a 250 mile range for the cheapest model 3. Or a long range Model S or the Tesla models. Then look at your actual miles driven in your car as a Toad, and at home. Then as far as travel check out the Tesla maps. Superchargers are usually every 60 to 75 miles along major highways and the onboard computers tell you how far you have left and where the next charger is. You may find what is ten years down the road for the rest is already done by Tesla. You don't have to like them, or ever buy a BEV. But perhaps you will be surprised once you do look online.

Chirakawa, Amen on that being why grocery stores do so well. LOL!

Sorry, That's a good idea, why don't you go ahead and do that for your posts. This reminds me of a true story. My recently deceased FIL made a truck garden in back of his house on his acreage. A rather large one. Hating to see it go to waste he put a sign in front of his house "Free vegetables." More folks than not would stop, ask where they were and he pointed to the garden. They'd make a face and ask why they had to pick them. They actually thought picking the ones you want was asking too much. LOL. Preparing the garden for planting, tilling and fertilizing, tending and fighting pests and doung a lot of watering wasn't enough. They wanted it picked cleaned and bagged and for free. I think he should have bagged some fecal matter and told them here, I picked it, ate it, and digested it for you too!

What version of Windows are you running? MSE does not exist in Windows 10. Now it is Windows Defender. Free and all you need.

There are other options available today for monitoring. Amazon Echo devices can be used for "dropping in" to listen and see. Security cameras like the Wyze cameras with 1080p and ring systems that cost more can also be dropped in on live. Bathroom cameras can be set up to show only feet unless they fall. Thus allowing privacy and security. There is more tech that is ready for prime time. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wyze+cameras&hvadid=77790502014588&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_4zsxlfpkmi_e https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=wyze community&epa=SEARCH_BOX Of course the above require at least a nominal Internet connection and equipment for that.

What do you think folks? I think it is time to get ready for the next recession. I've got my long term MJ where I want it, and will give them a few years more, and I've cash ready to buy when I think we are at rock bottom, like I did for the last one. This time however, I may be buying only index funds and more of a couple of my current funds. No bull market can last forever. I'm not saying it is here or coming soon, but I like to be ready and buy when top products are on a fire sale. Nothing fails taster than emotional investing and doubling down without reason.

Terry, did you find it? What do you think?

I'm not really happy with Firefox any more, Edge was vacuous and irritating, Chrome was too Google, and I did not like the changes Opera made to my machine. However, as I look back on what seems like a year or two, has actually been five years or more, an eon in tech terms. Back then I kept up with my tech toys and systems, but I don't even try anymore. So I've been following the news flashes about Edge using the Google Chromium engine for a new browser that's greater than the sum of its parts. if you're a Chrome user, pay attention, Edge fan? My wife is one. Firefox user, no we don't have to go slow for familiar. Here's the latest. I think if you've missed this development it's time to see what's almost here. Excerpt: "Whatever you call the next Microsoft Edge—Microsoft Edgium? Microsoft Edge, built on Chromium? ChromEdge?—Microsoft’s fusion of the Chromium browser and the traditional Microsoft Edge is worth trying out, though the current beta version is a bit heavier than the traditional Edge. Last week, Microsoft announced a stable beta channel for what it’s calling the next version of Microsoft Edge. Microsoft’s Edge browser will now be designed around Chromium, the open-source version of Google Chrome. Edgium—a convenient nickname, if one that Microsoft devs seem to hate—should feel familiar to both Edge and Chrome users, with a well-stocked larder of Microsoft-vetted extensions, as well as a gateway to the traditional Chrome store. Why try the new beta? Probably the most compelling argument was that you can download and install it in literally seconds. Though I’d swear I never tried even an early version of the Edge beta on this machine, the next Edge detected and imported my existing Chrome bookmarks during the setup process, and even configured my bookmarks bar. Technically, it did so without my permission. On the other hand, the time it took between downloading it and actually using it was among the quickest I’ve ever seen for any browser. You’ll probably have been up and running in the time it took to read this paragraph. [ Further reading: Our best Windows 10 tricks, tips and tweaks ] This is a marked change from the literal years it took for Microsoft to nail down cloud syncing within the original Microsoft Edge. Though the original Edge had, and has, its strengths, Edge missed its window: Most users simply returned to Chrome, a full-fledged browser that worked, and let Microsoft Edge work through its growing pains by itself. At this point, the Edgium beta is merely a straightforward, competent browser. We can’t reasonably expect it to have the UI flash of Vivaldi, the VPN capabilities of Opera, the “tip a creator” functionality of Brave, or so on. Upcoming features may be turned on in the nightly “Canary” releases, or as part of experimental “flags” within the browser. Here are the next Edge’s current strengths and weaknesses." The article is extensive with screen shots and related hot links and is worth the read because it's coming at us fast. The full PC World article is in this link, click here: Edgium? What do you think? Tried it yet? Think you'll switch? I'm pretty sure I will, especially since Firefox tabs have been screwy since two updates ago.

We had to deal with all of the above with our last remaining parents (hers) who we came off the road earlier than planned to help. Just before she died she spoke with us both, asking us to let my FIL have his dignity. It turned out that she'd been covering for him and his dementia issues for several years. He was still lucid a majority of the time so before we had to take over his affairs we had him designate his oldest, my wife as the holder of his DPOA. We also had his living will drawn up at the base legal office, he was also retired USAF as I am. He refused our offer of a computer when we were on the road and he was two years younger than I am now. He refused to even try to use a cell phone, never mind a smart phone. Fortunately we were close by and my BIL next door. We took all his guns first with his approval because his "spells" (delusions and getting lost) were coming more often and scaring him. he could not figure his mail never mind his banking. My wife took care of all that and we took his keys away a few of months before he deteriorated completely. So I concur to get them any tech early so he/she/they can learn them before the confusion sets in. If they are at all willing. Some to many older folks are not. I think a good OFH (Old Folks Home) with activities like already mentioned is a best solution for some too. No matter what we do, we can't keep them lucid or change their ending. All we can do is be kind and be there for them. Having gone through this with both our grandmothers, my mom, and her dad, one factor in our choice of Colorado for our now home is the legal physician assisted suicide. Having a choice doesn't mean we will make that choice. But it's comforting to know I can bail if my quality of life isn't. No matter what our beliefs or preferences, being the responsible party/ies is tough. If they are willing and able, that Apple watch looks like a best product for an alert device so far. My MIL's advice on her own deathbed turned out to be the only thing we DID have control over to an extent. We could actively respect their dignity, and let them be.

It was a new thread here http://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/137177-what-are-the-chances-one-or-more-legacy-automakers-will-fail/

The below is copied with permission. While several economists have seen indicators of the end of this bull market. I am a wait and see type so this is not a sky is falling article. But I have kept abreast of US EV markets and see some indicators that the EV Revolution, started by Elon Musk with his 2008 introduction of the first Tesla Roadster. Back then everyone here save one or two folks, especially the other top posters made fun, called Tesla a pump and dump, five years before their IPO to have any stock to pump or dump, nor were they looking for private investors at that time. Duh. Since then I've seen folks falling the Chevy Volt a Tesla killer in 2010 despite the fact that Toyota had the same hybrid system as the Volt, since ten years before. Now most folks understand BEV = Battery Electric Vehicle, and PHEV = Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, but there are still some who stick fingers in ears and do the nananana routine about anything that disagrees with their world view. This post is long and a catch-up for any that are interested in the rest of the story. "Recently, an article about Sandy Munro’s most recent interview was posted on CleanTechnica. The article and video are very interesting in quite a few ways. I commented with my thoughts and the replies convinced me to write this article. Sandy is a veteran of Ford, who was advised by the late Edward Deming to migrate away from the automaker, so he branched out on his own. His business is about optimizing production to increase quality, lowering costs, and solving technical challenges to bringing products to market. He has worked with automakers, military, aerospace, medical, and other technology companies. His thoughts about legacy automakers are not very flattering, stating that Tesla has a 10 year lead over other US automakers. My comment was that I slightly disagree and consider Tesla to have a virtual 10 year lead over other automakers. Legacy players are stuck in an oligopoly mindset, which is a viewpoint that takes hold when your competitors are small in number and very defined. This leads to an environment of “safe” business decisions, meaning only incremental advancements in technology actually make it to the marketplace because bigger risk is unnecessary, since the other players are of the same mindset and disruption is rare since the barriers to a new entrant becoming a major automaker are very high. So, you become comfortable and actually drive away ambitious ideas because they mean higher risk of losing what you have. The oligopoly mindset also mostly keeps pricing wars at bay because you all win when you don’t compete on price. Price fixing (collusion) is illegal in most places, but in an oligopoly market, formal collusion agreements are unnecessary, you know your margins, your competitors have similar margins, costs of production are well understood, and you can likely buy a report from Sandy Munro on what your competitor’s car costs to build, with the MSRP available on their website, saving you even the need to reverse engineer the car yourself (if all you want is the production cost). However, Tesla defied all odds and survived as an automaker. It is very likely the legacy players never took Elon or Tesla seriously. He never worked for a legacy player, hence did not have much relevant experience, and he did not have a university background in automotive design. EVs were “impossible” because of the barriers to entry in automaking as well as the EV technology learning curve that would be involved. There was straight hubris that EVs were not viable or profitable because automakers chose to believe the future was gas and diesel vehicles or hydrogen, and it had been decades since any new automaker came along and survived (outside of China). This gave Tesla an opening to grow without any real competition beyond lip service. GM eventually tried with the Bolt, hoping to get lucky a second time (years after it had used the EV1 as a sacrificial lamb to get California off its back). The Bolt was likely meant to kill the Model 3, and Tesla with it. This failed. Today, thanks to Tesla pressure, we are now at the point where legacy players are starting to take EVs seriously. Volkswagen Group may in fact have grand aspirations, while many of the legacy players are virtually asleep at the wheel. There are green shoots all over the place that anyone can allude to — Ford’s investment in Rivian, GM’s new Bolt, FCA actually playing catchup, and so on — but these are baby steps. So, what’s the likely sequence of events from here? Tesla is going to keep expanding. As long as customers keep buying its vehicles, it will be able to scale indefinitely. This will take time, but Gigafactory 3 (GF3) in China is being built at breakneck speed, Germany may be the site for GF4, the Semi and Model Y are coming, and the Roadster 2.0 is on the drawing board. Not to mention that Tesla Energy has huge potential. So, Tesla is not going anywhere unless the shorts find a way to financially destroy Tesla or customers stop buying them (the media war against Tesla is continuing in part with this purpose). As for “Tesla killers,” no automaker can actually kill Tesla, only customers can by not buying from the company. The legacy players, on the other hand, have to overcome a great deal of inertia in order to transition to EVs. An EV is not that much different than a regular automobile, you minus the gasoline engine, its accoutrements, the fuel system, and then add the batteries and motor and you have the Bolt. The other components of the vehicle do not have to change much, the body can remain about the same, the suspension may have to go with a heavier rating, the seats, seat belts, plastic parts, wiring, and so forth can basically be reused and are for many ICE-based EVs. This can be improved upon. With every Tesla currently on the market being built as an EV from the ground up, it has proved many optimizations are possible, not to mention the non-oligopoly mindset of Tesla." Source with more and hot links here https://cleantechnica.com/2019/08/24/what-are-the-chances-one-or-more-legacy-automakers-will-fail/?utm_source=CleanTechnica+News&utm_campaign=1b0cfc7d79-Daily+Email+CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b9b83ee7eb-1b0cfc7d79-331970081 The much touted now outed I-Pace BEV by Jaguar: "Jaguar I-Pace Sales Have Crashed, Dealer Inventory Exceeds 6 Month Supply Part of the problem is the I-Pace is a darn nice car but it is not the computer on wheels that a Tesla is. According to all reports, its graphic interface is slow and clunky. Not only that, it is not terribly efficient. In fact, just last week Jaguar Land Rover was touting its new app designed to let drivers know just how far they can go before recharging and where to find chargers along the route. Sadly, that same app shows that the only way to get the maximum stated range of 292 miles is to drive at a steady 17 mph with no air conditioning or heat and riding on the standard 18″ wheels. That’s the best case scenario. The worst case scenario is cruising along at highway speeds on the optional 21″ wheels with the A/C or heat cranked up. Under those circumstances, the app says to expect about 121 miles — just 41% of the theoretical maximum range. Yikes!" Source worth a close read: https://cleantechnica.com/2019/08/13/jaguar-i-pace-sales-have-crashed-dealer-inventory-exceeds-6-month-supply/ The bottom line? Those companies that don't start yesterday will go under. However Tesla won't be anywhere close to the only decent BEV ten years from now. They may, however, be the only major car maker from the US still selling cars using the big three factories they buy for a song. Remember, prior to the Tesla Roadster (2008) and Model S 2010 no American car maker had plans for a BEV, and only Toyota had a hybrid, their 10year old Prius. GM came out with a hybrid to answer Tesla's BEVs which Volt is about to be dropped. their Bolt has had much the same fate. The Jaguar I-Pace is sinking fast and the above articles outline the why and how. Is Tesla a buy again? I'm waiting until the coming recession in the next ten years to decide about them and several other companies in MJ. I believe several industries will fail and rebound with new players. Exciting times.

I'm holding mine long as I bought most of my shares close or below current tanked prices. I agree that buying low makes sense. If we have another recession I have enough cash for a good buying spree as I did during the last recession. For that scenario stay away from conventional manufacturers. See my next post for why.

BTW, If you post a thread here and realize you had an error or misspell in the title, you can go back and edit the first post as long as you published it, and the title can be edited on that edit screen as well. I see these misspells etc and they rarely get corrected.

Here's a page with some better van solutions. I really like their roof rack system, and the swing away spare carrier is a much better spare solution than up top. https://vanupgrades.com/collections/promaster-exterior-accessories/products/promaster-roof-rack-fiamma-roof-rail-system Why carry a spare? Watch this video: You can get one of these kits: Least cost : Slime $24.99 kit. I use Slime on my lawn equipment and it only works on tread punctures not sidewall damage. As well I would not use it on an RV or car for more than to get me to a good discount tire place to replace the tire. I always carry a 12 volt pump and one of these type of kits: Plug kit Safe travels!

Pod, Welcome to the forums! That's funny!

It was the only stock I ever bought. The ride is chronicled in this thread from 2011 to date. I am now in cannabis stocks and not even close to where I expect them to begin real gains. But I'm going to stick to funds for the most part. 6000 shares of Aurora Cannabis (ACB), and 1000 shares of New Age Beverages(NBEV).

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1000 shares in the end. I sold enough to get my whole original investment back @ ~ $125/share, bought some Solar City ($10k) then when Tesla took a big dip to $120 sold my Solar city and bought Tesla with it and caught it @ ~ $130 for around another 75. Inherited some Tesla shares and it brought our total to 999 shares. when it dipped from $370 or so to $300 I bought one share @ $300. I cashed out all 1000 shares to buy my house in Colorado in 2018. I saw another short seller siege coming and knew it would be a year or more of seesawing so at 67 I wasn't getting any younger, and our first grandson just turned three, and our newest granddaughter turned one in Denver, we wanted to be closer to them for when our time came and they have to do our succession as we just did here liquidating properties and we sold our shares when it dropped to $348.

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Guys, I stay near a base and get my prescriptions from the base co-pay free. On the road I did the same seeing the local doc for the prescription. I just picked up refills for the last time at Barksdale and will rejoin my wife in Colorado Springs as soon as my house here sells. There we choose between the Air Force Academy where I taught 78-81, Peterson AFB, or Fort Carson Pharmacies.for retirees, the base pharmacy is free if you use their formulary with your doc, or not.

Jcussen. Your quick response saying federal law trumps state laws is in error. States can usually make stricter laws rather than looser. However as I said, and what is in your own link, is that you'd better check to see if it needs to be registered. In an earlier post about electric bikes I'd said I'd get one in Colorado because Louisiana is harsh and treats them the same as a motorcycle. That's why I'm waiting until I get there. We've moved but I'm back in Louisiana selling our four year old house 24X30 metal workshop on a slab, office portable building completely finished and air conditioned, 24Kw whole house backup auto switching generator running on city natural gas, and shooting hunting in your own back yard as I logged out all the pines and only kept the many old growth oaks. I has an RV hookup spot on dirt. So when that sells I can rejoin my wife in Colorado. It's been on the market in MLS for 30days now. Here's the requirements for here in your link: "Louisiana Louisiana Revised Statute R.S. 32:1(41) defines a motorized bicycle as a pedal bicycle which may be propelled by human power or helper motor, or by both, with a motor rated no more than one and one-half brake horsepower, a cylinder capacity not exceeding fifty cubic centimeters, an automatic transmission, and which produces a maximum design speed of no more than twenty-five miles per hour on a flat surface. Motorized bicycles falling within this definition must be registered and titled under Louisiana law. Additionally, a motorized bicycle operated upon Louisiana roadways or highways by a person fifteen years of age or older and producing more than five horsepower must possess a valid driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement and adhere to laws governing the operation of a motorcycle, including the wearing of approved eye protectors or a windshield and the wearing of a helmet. The statute also states that "Motorized bicycles such as pocket bikes and scooters that do not meet the requirements of this policy shall not be registered." As R.S. 32:1(41) refers to motorized bicycles using "an automatic transmission" with helper motors rated in horsepower and cylinder capacity, not by watts or volts, the statute arguably does not cover bicycles powered by an electric motor(s), whether self-propelled or pedal-assist designs." That is here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_bicycle_laws So, again, I say to check what laws apply in your state. You can scroll down to your state and see how they are handled in that link. It made me wait but maybe not another. As well, for RVrs traveling, it might be an issue, or not in other states. It's worth researching locally regardless. They even state that it doesn't really cover electric bikes, but locally they damn well will make you register and plate it, and knowing this state, want liability insurance as well. Why do you think we dislike this state enough to get out of Dodge once our last parents were gone. We already sold our other older house on three acres so I hope I can get it sold fast. Once I get my folder I'll add it to my earlier overview of eBikes. Safe travels

Here's the comprehensive review on the Rad Rover. https://electricbikereview.com/rad-power-bikes/radrover/ I liked their mini folder which is what the OP asked about https://www.radpowerbikes.com/products/radmini-electric-folding-fat-bike The Sondors folder is another about $1400.00 range folder here https://sondors.com/pages/fold-x That Sondors fold x is pretty neat and the specs are great with a 40 to 60 mile range, and a 300 pound capacity.

Yep it's stable. Much ado about nothing in this case. But VLC DID make a patch so do allow it,

There has been some wild eyed speculation about a vulnerability in VLC media player. Well not only is it not an issue for any average users, but just yesterday when I put this sort aside to see what develops, I opened VLC and it already had a security update ready to install, which I did in about ten seconds. Excerpt: "The sky is falling; uninstall VLC right now!” That’s the advice some websites are providing. But the purported VLC flaw is overblown—and, according to VLC’s developers, may not even be a real risk. This commotion all started with the publication of CVE-2019-13615, which is marked as a “critical” vulnerability with a score of 9.8 out of 10. VLC’s developers aren’t happy they weren’t even contacted before the publishing of this flaw. At the end of the day, it’s probably a good idea to stay away from downloaded MKV files until VLC patches this flaw. But that’s all you would really need to do, and even that’s being kind of paranoid." As I said above, the patch is out in the last 48 hours so relax, VLC is still a good media player to have. Do patch it though. The whole article with links is here: https://www.howtogeek.com/434487/no-you-dont-need-to-uninstall-vlc/

The rotten egg smell is usually hydrogen sulfide. To edumacate yourself and learn the best ways to get rid of it whether in the water heater, or not, here's an easy read from PennState Extension I found helpful. The fix is relatively easy. Excerpt: "Sources of Hydrogen Sulfide These bacteria feed on small amounts of sulfur in the water and thrive in the low oxygen environments present in groundwater wells and plumbing systems. Although sulfur-reducing bacteria can impart taste and odor in the water, they do not cause health concerns for humans. Hydrogen sulfide problems are most common in wells drilled into acidic bedrock such as shale and sandstone. Sometimes hydrogen sulfide may be noticeable only in the hot water in the home. In this case, chemical reactions within the water heater may be the source of the rotten egg odor. Water heaters are fitted with a magnesium rod to inhibit corrosion of the heater. The magnesium rod can chemically reduce sulfates to form hydrogen sulfide. In rare cases, the addition of water treatment equipment, like a water softener, may cause the production of hydrogen sulfide. In this case, the softener provides a favorable environment for sulfur-reducing bacteria to grow." More and fixes in the full article here: https://extension.psu.edu/hydrogen-sulfide-rotten-egg-odor-in-water-wells