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  1. GreyGhost

    The "Official" Watch Thread and all Things Horological

    It was somewhat tongue in cheek. Obviously there are affordable mods but if you really went down the rabbit hole (like a custom one-off case in precious metal), you could spend a fortune.
  2. GreyGhost

    The "Official" Watch Thread and all Things Horological

    When you have more money into a seiko than a Patek you know your life has taken a wrong turn.
  3. GreyGhost

    Reverse mortgage...redux

    With the rules of today, he couldn't get approved. Keeping people alive as long as possible once they have no quality of life is torture for the patients and expensive for the system. I expect maid will be expanded within the next decade to allow people the choice of when to end it. That frees...
  4. GreyGhost

    Microsoft Teams

    Do you have a tablet? Or even a phone. Something that MS doesn't have their claws in. Download teams app there and apparently you can host meetings. I have never tried it.
  5. GreyGhost

    Microsoft Teams

    Skype died in May. People had moved on.
  6. GreyGhost

    The "Official" Watch Thread and all Things Horological

    GL0540 (39mm)? MSRP 1400 CHF (~$2300 CDN). Actual sales prices ~650USD. Looks like you got a good deal. Looks like Glycine follows the invicta pricing model with decent watches at the actual sale prices but nobody should buy them at MSRP. MSRP is just a marketing game to increase perceived...
  7. GreyGhost

    Reverse mortgage...redux

    While not the path for everyone, in his case (without decendents), there is a strong case for living large and then pulling the plug instead of maximizing time on earth.
  8. GreyGhost

    Aching Shoulders

    Find a better one. Many are wankers. The good ones are gold. The last one I used for shoulders took me from a frozen shoulder that hadn't moved in months to full function in months. Horrible, painful months but I told him I wasn't interested in the perpetual physio treadmill. That was many years...
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    Aching Shoulders

    Bike fit is a real thing. For bicycles there are people trained to help you adapt the bike to fit you properly. I haven't heard of a similar specialist for motorcycles. If you have insurance, going to see a physio about your shoulder pain may be a quick path to an explanation of why your...
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    Reverse mortgage...redux

    And probably very profitable (and not for the people that sign up).
  11. GreyGhost

    Reverse mortgage...redux

    I haven't looked at the details but most independent financial advice says reverse mortgages are the devil. I'd seriously investigate a HELOC. That let's you access about 65% of the homes value. Maybe. I think it gets income tested if you want that much but you have income so that may be ok...
  12. GreyGhost

    Gear indicator

    Does the dragonfly have something like a shifter? I'm envisioning something that lets you easily select torque/speed curves like you would have with gears so you aren't relying solely on your hand to control it. For the OP, I'm with the majority. I would not add one. You'll get used to it. You...
  13. GreyGhost

    The Bad Drivers of Ontario Thread

    Wow.
  14. GreyGhost

    Portable battery charger

    On that note, what level of the parking garage are you on? Rolling down a ramp is a lot easier than run and jump on. EDIT: IIRC, he has a scooter with CVT. If that's the case, I don't think a bump start works.
  15. GreyGhost

    The "Official" Watch Thread and all Things Horological

    I like it. Would she wear it? Would having it as communal property help or hinder the relationship? For most people a bright blue watch will not be the everyday choice so two people could probably share it easily.
  16. GreyGhost

    What did you do in your garage today..?

    I assume he meant hand tightened as in no torque wrench. Clack clack, no more drips, I thought was a torque wrench clicking.
  17. GreyGhost

    Canada Post - Huge losses

    Union also asked for binding arbitration which cp rejected. I don't think arbitration can remotely solve the major issues, that is just another punt. Imo, Carney should publicly state that bailouts are over. Maybe give CP an allowance of 100M and tell them to make it work or die trying. I think...
  18. GreyGhost

    What did you do in your garage today..?

    That's what I was thinking. 31 in lbs seems way too low. 31 ft lbs in aluminum seems higher than I expect.
  19. GreyGhost

    Isle of Man TT starts today

    Being that close is fun but like rally, I try to sit on the inside of corners. I don't want to be squished by a missile. There is no way to move in time after a crash starts.
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    Isle of Man TT starts today

    Sidecar jump/roll in air/crash. Apparently both riders walked away. Speed is insane. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1397769201278241
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