[FozzFoster]

and not actually asking for info

humour can sometimes be lost over the internet I still appreciated the response

[savoche]

You don't want me waking up?
That's not nice.

Actually, the way I feel waking up most mornings I'm not sure waking up is the better alternative. The positive side of it is that the rest of the day always* is far better than that first half hour

* I guess there is a handful of days that just are through and through rotten and never picks up after the awful start...

[Racer X 69]

Even more unlikely than seeing a Chevy. I suspect few here would even recognise the brand.

There are quite a few American cars and pickups over there. I have been acquainted with several Norwegian gearheads over the years who either have something from North America or know someone who does.


There is even a car club: American Car Club Of Norway

[Racer X 69]

Actually, the way I feel waking up most mornings I'm not sure waking up is the better alternative. The positive side of it is that the rest of the day always* is far better than that first half hour

* I guess there is a handful of days that just are through and through rotten and never picks up after the awful start...

Wait until you get old(er).

It doesn't get any better.

[robtcorl]

Wait until you get old(er).

I finally dropped the (er) part when I'm referring to myself.

[robtcorl]

"MLB Peanuts"

I've only seen the Cards peanuts here.

[Racer X 69]

. . . . . . whatever happened to the White Sox and Tigers?

I played on the Tigers team in Little League, 1966 and 1967, Oak Harbor, Washington.

[savoche]

There are quite a few American cars and pickups over there. I have been acquainted with several Norwegian gearheads over the years who either have something from North America or know someone who does.


There is even a car club: American Car Club Of Norway

Oh yes, there are some very dedicated fans of (old) American cars over here. And some newer muscle cars are well known, as well as some vans and pickup trucks. But you will see very few American made "normal" cars. That is, these days you'll see a good number of Teslas on the roads

[savoche]

Wait until you get old(er).

It doesn't get any better.

Thanks for the comforting words

[Racer X 69]

So, how many people here participated in the test of the "raffle" thread for tomorrow?

It was very easy - I was fourth on the list - but I don't think it provided much of a test, because now, five minutes after the start, there are only 28 people on the list.

The clock was about 18 second off from mine. I had about that time after the hour when it accepted my entry.

And yes, there doesn't seem to be a rush of members trying to get in on the drawing.

Wait until the real Magilla comes along . . . . . . .

[Racer X 69]

Thanks for the comforting words

Comes from a lifetime of expert humility.

[robtcorl]

Last night's pie, keeping it simple.
Flatbread, tomato from the garden, skillet cooked chorizo, Mexican style cheese.
Twas' excellent!

[jeallen01]

.... That is, these days you'll see a good number of Teslas on the roads

IIRC, that's because of very favourable tax incentives in Norway for purchasing and operating electric vehicles - and there being an awful lot of hydro for producing electricity!
(just don't rely on the "autopilot" facility or you might find yourself ending up in one of those very deep fjiords)

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Last night's pie, keeping it simple.
Flatbread, tomato from the garden, skillet cooked chorizo, Mexican style cheese.
Twas' excellent!..

Just don't let "someone" hear that you mentioned that cheese

[savoche]

IIRC, that's because of very favourable tax incentives in Norway for purchasing and operating electric vehicles - and there being an awful lot of hydro for producing electricity!
(just don't rely on the "autopilot" facility or you might find yourself ending up in one of those very deep fjiords

Yep, that is correct. The taxes on cars are high here, and there's a 25 % vat on top of that. Electric vehicle are exempt from both. Which means that a Tesla Model S doesn't cost much more than your typical family car. About half of new cars sold now are electric, I believe.

Our electricity comes almost exclusively from hydro - but being part of the European market for electricity the prices aren't as low as they used to be.

[Racer X 69]

Well I'm doing my part to get to the goal for August.

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