Little year-in-review idea for us. Post one (short) thing you learned this year, and if possible try to keep it mostly positive. Could be a neat time-capsule of our thoughts right before 2021 starts.
For me, the biggest lesson is one I'm still working on. Just how much my time is the most valuable currency for my family.
Work on things you can affect and not worry about things out of your hands.
My hand washing routine has definitely changed - from slapping soap on rubbing hands together a bit, running under water and calling it good before to an actual routine - feel a lot more grown-up reflecting on this...
The only threads worth reading are the MEGA threads. :closed: and post new thread?
Serious answer: I learned that although committing to something may take a long time, and a lot of work, it can pay huge dividends when the time is right. Also, life is neither a highway, nor a Gaussian Distribution.
Communication.
It's always been important but it's changed pretty drastically this year, so being able to communicate effectively in different ways has been more important this year.
Clearly I still need to work on this because my sarcasm on here doesn't always come across properly. :D
The impermanence of things
We didn’t need a coronavirus sub forum.
Owning a fast car isn’t necessarily enjoyable.
I'll never look at a 10 pin bowling ball the same way again.
Yes and no for me here. While I've enjoyed ripping around in a Miata through the summer, getting back in the E53 felt like it gained 100hp and was a blast.Quote:
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Ah beat me to it.Quote:
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Every Mega thread probably has ExtraSlow as the OP.
Wrap your Johnson
You may think you know about cancer and what it entails, but its like anything else and there is far more to it than one can know or imagine.
Yes I get that, my 335D probably is faster than my Mini but the Corvette ownership experience just wasn’t all that special. It’s good to have a spread of vehicles to drive though, I want to get my Crown Vic back going for some snow and ice racing fun if it happens to remind me how much nicer the 335D is to daily, and the Mini reminds me how much more involving and emotional a drive can be than a white sedan on top of it.Quote:
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:werd: I don't ever want to go back to spending 50hr/week (+commute) in an office. I am planning on going back, but it will be a completely different operating model.Quote:
Originally Posted by ExtraSlow
I think this is something that will affect and impact a lot of people.Quote:
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I know myself that even though my pet isn't a kid.. Being at home and spending more time with my dog and my dog having me home more often has definitely change the dynamic in my house a lot.
I don't forsee myself being in the office for more than 1 or 2 days tops a week if we go back.
That even if I could afford it, I don't want to live in Aspen. You fucks would never let me live it down!
"Speed" and "special experience" are not the same thing. ammirite @90_Shelby ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
Was talking to my boss about that a while back. He said that if he gets challenged, he can not make a case for us to keep our DT office space that the team transitioned so seamlessly to WFH that there were literally zero hiccups. Plus side to that for me is, he would have a hard time telling me I can't work on vacation in Vegas or really any place with an internet connection. I guess that goes both ways though lolQuote:
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Don't buy two puppies at the same time.
Hahahaha. I was wondering about that. Super fucking cute pups but I couldn't imagine getting 2 of my dogs at the same time. I got mine 1 year-ish apart and I don't regret it at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by roopi
Wife figured they would keep each other busy. Quickly learned that might happen in a year or two. Right now everything is a competition and has to be done separately. Not regretting it but wouldn't do it again. Probably better to space it out a year or so.
I have learned that many of whom I thought were the nicest people are actually complete dicks and that many of the people I thought were dicks are incredibly good inside. I mean I guess I have always known this to a degree but this covid year has sure reinforced how I view people.
I learned that speed and acceleration are the key to any special experience with a vehicle and Trackhawk is always the answer when someone needs a new ride.Quote:
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That's right.Quote:
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Wise manQuote:
Originally Posted by ExtraSlow
I learned that @spikerS is a very good carpenter.
I learned Buster is his Avatar.
We are all our avatars.
I also learned that you are all the best creme puffs in the world. Love you all!
Hahahahaha! I agree.Quote:
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Buying a second vehicle is fun, until you don’t drive it at all.
Maybe I should pull a shak and go trade it in for a Tesla that I won’t drive
I recommend a CyberTruck for its curb climbing prowess.Quote:
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2020 has been very challenging, personally, professionally and as a business owner.
This year I learned the concept of “control the controllables”.
I’ve let myself stress far too much about things that are completely out of my control.
This is the area of my life I plan to work on the most in 2021
For me it has been a combination of the true meaning of 'ignorance is bliss' and how knowing everything at 1,000 mph isn't the path to wisdom or happiness. I've also had a much deeper appreciation for my life, my day to day, and the 'plans' I have for life. Watching my dad's health decline off a rock-wall has been really shocking.
We need a whatcha gon' do in 2021 mega thread.
Make that in about 25 hours.Quote:
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TIL: If you combine lottery tickets in certain ways, they become magical.
I don't believe youQuote:
Originally Posted by Buster
https://forums.beyond.ca/threads/413...21-ResolutionsQuote:
Originally Posted by The_Rural_Juror
You must spread some reputation around...Quote:
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We already lost out spots in the office, transitioned to full time work from home a few weeks back. Same deal, worked so well from home, that they couldn't justify keeping out office spaces. Even gave us money to outfit a home office and all that. Someone brought up the fact that we could technically work anywhere, but there are tax implications with that, as well as visa implications technically, but not like anyone will know. We had a new work from home contract to sign that basically says we will work in Alberta.Quote:
Originally Posted by spikerS
I learned that our government in Alberta blows more than I ever imagined.
1. Don't EVER take your health for granted, no matter how old you are.
2. Don't EVER adopt a 3rd dog, if you ever have to move into anything other than a house, you are going to get FUCKED (in our case, moving to BC, houses are too expensive, and condos/townhouses, even trailer parks cap the dog limit at 2)
A fun car is needed in my life, went without one for 4 years and was bored. Thanks to Covid, people offloading their toys and dealerships hungry for sales I made the move. Hopefully this pandemic bullshit settles down and autocross restarts again.
Sooo like.... what did you buy?Quote:
Originally Posted by jutes
Pretty sure he has a 1LE.Quote:
Originally Posted by vengie
Do not, I repeat, do -not-, go grocery shopping at a big box supermarket on NYE if you don't absolutely need to.
Half as good as a 2JZ.Quote:
Originally Posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
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I think I will head down to T&T.Quote:
Originally Posted by Disoblige
Do it. I fucking dare you.Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Rural_Juror
Mmm.. this soya milk so good.. so satisfying.. craving some yet?
Switch to Almond milk if you don't want to grow tits.Quote:
Originally Posted by Disoblige
Too late.Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Rural_Juror
But I vow to only drink 1 more glass for the rest of this year! Promise.
Crows and Magpies get hyper aggressive when there are no restaurant or street food vendors to scavenge scraps off of.
This. Interior, paint and general fit and finish is typical GM cheap stuff. The engine, trans and chassis is on-par if not better than my older E9X M3s. Both sound fantastic in their own way. I plan on keeping this one for a while, with a bit of luck I’ll be on VanIsland within 4-5 years where road quality isn’t an issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
Which 1LE? ZL1??Quote:
Originally Posted by jutes
I learned that when Honda dealers go under, there are no blowout savings for me to scavenge.
Wrong thread. You need the vehicle interior debate mega thread.Quote:
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Yeah but how’s the fuel economy?
SS. The ZL1 is out of my price range and I can't imagine hooking up another 200hp on the street.Quote:
Originally Posted by Disoblige
9.5ishL/100km on flat highway. Fuel economy isn't a concern with minimal driving I do.Quote:
Originally Posted by vengie
The stock market dgaf what you think.
How angry people get when you tell them you are fully booked for dinner service.