Octopus Overlords

Posted: **Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:40 pm**

Posterity

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 1:29 am**

dbt1949 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:00 pm How many had children back then?

The youngest of my three kids was one year old at the time.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 2:11 am**

dbt1949 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:45 pm I still have the same car and pickup.

You are an inspiration to us all.

Or at least to me.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:09 am**

When OO was founded I had either just got a 2004 Toyota Corolla or was still driving my 1988 Chevy Nova (which ended up catching on fire as I drove it to the Toyota dealership). In 2017, I traded in the Corolla which at that point was completely rusted through in multiple areas of the roof and trunk for a 2017 Hyundai Tuscon. Tuscon is still treating me well: so far (knock on wood!) no rust or catching on fire.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:12 am**

Jeff V wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:29 pm
ImLawBoy wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 2:16 pm I was single with no kids, and was able to afford a fancy Audi A6. 17 years later I'm married with 3 kids . . . and that same (considerably less fancy now) Audi A6.
I really thought you'd be rocking a Honda minivan by now.

I do have a tricked out Honda minivan!

(By tricked out, I mean wheelchair adapted.)

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:43 am**

I've been through a few boring cars since I've been here:

- 1997 Saturn SL1
- 1999 Ford Taurus
- 2003(?) PT Cruiser
- 2010 Ford Focus
- 2015 Chevy Trax (currently driving)

Needless to say, I'm not much of a car guy. If it has 4 wheels and gets me from point A to point B, it's good enough for me.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:03 am**

I'm still driving my 2005 Corolla that I probably bought around the same time or shortly after OO started.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:27 am**

Fine. I wasn't going to, but since it seems like everyone else is.... and I don't want to get left out...

I still have my 1998 Ford F150 that I bought in 1999. It even still runs. I don't drive it very often, however.
I also still have my 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Purchased in early 2007, I believe. It also doesn't get driven much. But that's just because I work from home and don't go out much.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:31 am**

TheMix wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:27 am It also doesn't get driven much. But that's just because I work from home and don't go out much.

I've driven less than 1,000 miles total over the past year.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:40 am**

Skinypupy wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:31 am
TheMix wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:27 am It also doesn't get driven much. But that's just because I work from home and don't go out much.
I've driven less than 1,000 miles total over the past year.

I left out that a number of times it didn't get driven because the battery died from sitting. Oops.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:02 pm**

I put in 1,300+ per month just taking my son to school and picking him up, two 45-minute round trips per day.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:02 pm**

YellowKing wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:03 am I'm still driving my 2005 Corolla that I probably bought around the same time or shortly after OO started.

Any roof rust? For awhile, I was documenting the rust on any similar year Corolla. I found it especially bad on Corollas that were the same color as my car (dark blue). Of course, strapping a kayak on to the roof of my car with foam pool toys probably didn't help....

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:52 pm**

Ralph-Wiggum wrote:Any roof rust?

No rust at all, but the clear coat is absolutely shot. It's a beige color so it wears it a bit better than a darker color would.

I had planned to buy a new truck pre-Covid, but I put those plans on hold after realizing I'd be working from home indefinitely. As it stands now, the Corolla maybe gets driven 5 miles a week? And that's only to run my daughter back and forth to the bus stop. Would seem a colossal waste of money to buy a shiny truck to sit in my driveway doing nothing.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 2:36 pm**

199X Raleigh C-40 (hybrid - sold)
2006 Kona Smoke (hybrid - stolen)
2012 Charge Mixer 8 (daily commuter)
2015 All City Macho Man Disc (the 'fun' bike)
2018 GMC Denali (road - this was free and i'm going to get rid of it...)

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 2:42 pm**

Threads like these are a sad reminder of a forum that once was.
So many missing familiar names.....

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:03 pm**

We have a Vehicle History Thread

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:17 pm**

We have a thread for everything.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:40 pm**

TheMix wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:40 am
Skinypupy wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:31 am
TheMix wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:27 am It also doesn't get driven much. But that's just because I work from home and don't go out much.
I've driven less than 1,000 miles total over the past year.
I left out that a number of times it didn't get driven because the battery died from sitting. Oops.

I only drove 300 miles in 2020. Didn't even get an oil change this year. However, I've racked up 1,300 miles so far in 2021 and my odometer could roll to 8,000 before the year is out. I'm even going to need gas again!

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 4:27 pm**

Kraken wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:40 pm
TheMix wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:40 am
Skinypupy wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:31 am
TheMix wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:27 am It also doesn't get driven much. But that's just because I work from home and don't go out much.
I've driven less than 1,000 miles total over the past year.
I left out that a number of times it didn't get driven because the battery died from sitting. Oops.
I only drove 300 miles in 2020. Didn't even get an oil change this year. However, I've racked up 1,300 miles so far in 2021 and my odometer could roll to 8,000 before the year is out. I'm even going to need gas again!

You should probably get your oil changed, even with driving that little.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 4:29 pm**

pr0ner wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 4:27 pm You should probably get your oil changed, even with driving that little.

Is that still the case with synthetics? I also have had one oil change since 2019 though I am due for 2nd... Maybe in January...

Edit...

Heh...

https://offroadingpro.com/how-long-does ... -oil-last/

Frequently Asked Questions

How many months does synthetic oil last? On average, synthetic oil lasts from 6-12 months. Depending on viscosity grade, some synthetic variants are more thermally stable than others and may extend oil life by a few more months. Ultimately, it depends on the different factors discussed in this guide. For comparison, vehicles subject to hard-driving most likely require closer-interval oil changes than those ridden on the freeway.
Will synthetic oil last 2 years? Several synthetic motor oil brands have claimed extended periods of oil life reaching up to two years. However, this is hardly realistic. An excellent way to know how long your synthetic oil will last is to refer to your service manual and take your driving habits and other vehicle-impacting parameters into account.
Does refraining from starting your vehicle during winter help prolong oil life? Honestly, there are numerous discussions around this topic, splitting vehicle owners into those who go for and against the idea. But to think that the answer to this question is subjective wouldn’t be entirely correct either.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 7:42 pm**

Blackhawk wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:02 pm I put in 1,300+ per month just taking my son to school and picking him up, two 45-minute round trips per day.

My son has biked to school every day this year. My daughter is in a school on the other side of town, about 15 minute drive (close to 10 miles each way). She is only pre-K, the school administrators fetch and deliver her to the car every day and might not be cool with her doing her own commute. While she can bike that far, she's not happy about it and the climb out of the Fox River Valley is challenging even to me.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2021 7:45 pm**

ImLawBoy wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:12 am
Jeff V wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:29 pm
ImLawBoy wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 2:16 pm I was single with no kids, and was able to afford a fancy Audi A6. 17 years later I'm married with 3 kids . . . and that same (considerably less fancy now) Audi A6.
I really thought you'd be rocking a Honda minivan by now.
I do have a tricked out Honda minivan!

(By tricked out, I mean wheelchair adapted.)

And they are excellent for that aren't they?

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 10:32 am**

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 10:40 am**

Only feels like 18 to me.

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 10:42 am**

Next year we can have a beer!

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 10:45 am**

Aren't we on Canadian territory?

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 12:53 pm**

Blackhawk wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12, 2024 10:32 am

What a long strange trip it's been.

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 1:35 pm**

I missed Opening Day by a couple weeks, but close enough for non-government non-work.

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 2:10 pm**

Last!

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 2:11 pm**

hepcat wrote: ↑Sat Oct 12, 2024 2:10 pmLast!

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 3:04 pm**

Nice! Maybe for the next 20 years, I can up my average posting-rate to once a month?

Nah, goal setting is nice and all, but I gotta be realistic!

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 4:51 pm**

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 6:24 pm**

Last!

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 7:47 pm**

Holy crap...

Happy anniversary!

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 7:52 pm**

Wow.. our little internet home is getting old!
(and so are we I guess)

Happy Birthday and thanks admins for keeping OO alive!

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 7:58 pm**

Stop it, damn you!

Now…

Last!

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 8:03 pm**

Stop what?

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 8:15 pm**

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 8:22 pm**

I feel honored to still be here.

Posted: **Sat Oct 12, 2024 10:01 pm**

Long may we endure. I wonder how many other internet communities go back 20 years with the same core cast?

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