The Campfire.

[Jim]

JGRubicon previously posted:

[hiimmike]

Jim previously posted:

[Tom]

hiimmike previously posted:

[JGRubicon]

Jim previously posted:

[Java]

https://www.abandonedrails.com/colorado

[Java]

Private sector outpacing the government. These will replace gas stations.

"As our customers and members continue to look for ways to save money and live better, I am excited to announce our plans at Walmart and Sam’s Club in the U.S. to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership more accessible, reliable, convenient and affordable for them across the country. By 2030, we intend to build our own EV fast-charging network at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations coast-to-coast. This would be in addition to the almost 1,300 EV fast-charging stations we already have available at more than 280 U.S. facilities.
With a store or club located within 10 miles of approximately 90% of Americans, we are uniquely positioned to deliver a convenient charging option that will help make EV ownership possible whether people live in rural, suburban or urban areas. Our goal is to meet the needs of customers and members where they live and open the road to those driving across the country. Easy access to on-the-go charging is a game-changer for drivers who have been hesitant to purchase an EV for concerns they won’t be able to find a charger in a clean, bright and safe location when needed."

https://corporate.walmart.com/newsro...arging-network

[Mountaineer01]

I agree, these are ideal locations for EV chargers along with malls and grocery stores. The gas station as we know it will be phased out. What will be interesting is when we get to a point where over 50% of cars on the road are EV, will there be enough business to support all the gas stations along interstates we have now? The range anxiety between fill ups currently for EVs might change to gas cars at that point!

[newracer]

Peter Zeihan thinks the EV push is gong to end very quickly. There just isn't enough raw material production.

[Jim]

Toyota's new president is making a push for Hydrogen.

[Mountaineer01]

Jim previously posted:

[hiimmike]

I'm down to drive a Hindenburg....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaduFEDaKsk

[Java]

Jeep is full in. These are the power stations Jeep is rebranding and installing at trailheads. Starting cost is only about 60k, I can see putting one of these at an offgrid cabin and running the whole thing off it without needing permits or any infrastructure.



They're all over already, and not just by Jeep. This one is in the center of the universe, Brooklyn NY, my birthplace. I miss NY sometimes, the English language is at it's most beautiful when used with the proper inflections.



New Jeep EVs, 400 mile range

[Jim]

A curious article found me tonight - grid power availability issues - and a solution (small nuke):

www.wnd.com/2023/04/insatiable-power-demands-data-centers-require-unique-solutions

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[Java]

I use flux all the time, never occurred to me to get rid of the tip...

[Jim]

Some Colorado river info (April 25 date I think)

Lake Mead Continue To Rise Due Water Release From Lake Powell

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBywfTkqfzM

[Tom]

And Lake Powell

[Java]

My wife said some magic words to me this morning, "There's water dripping from the light fixture in the big bedroom downstairs. I think it's something bad."

Turns out a valve in our dishwasher died recently and leaked out last night, worked it's way through the floor and ceiling. I was relieved it was just an appliance and not a pipe, and I got to tear out everything down to and including subfloor today. Best surprise was that the shut off valve for the dishwasher was also non-functional, when i turned the water back on... so new dishwasher and plumbing bits are coming Saturday, as well as new subloors, finished floors, base trim and . I made the hole in the basement ceiling with my hand, the sheet rock was that soft, I guess I'm replacing that too. That was a second spot it was dripping from, lucky me. Fortunately-ish we had a major kitchen remodel planned for July and are taking the wall down between the affected basement room and another so if it had to happen it's the best places for it.

[Jim]

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[Jim]

Beautiful - Utah & River scenery - 3 min vid

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQfjkE4Ae7Y

[The StRanger]

Not really a “wheeling trip” but had to run to quick run to Richfield Utah.
Still had a chance to get out into birthday.