jcs

joined 2 years ago
[–] jcs@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The company I work for has a general guideline/policy to "don't ask to ask." I thankfully rarely experience this.

[–] jcs@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Can a brother get on lot 2?

[–] jcs@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago

One of my ex-girlfriends had hung a large poster of herself from her high school prom photo on a wall next to her bed. She was 31. Also a bit of a narcissist.

[–] jcs@lemmy.world 142 points 2 months ago (4 children)
[–] jcs@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Maligators maligating

[–] jcs@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

I cannot tell from the listing but are they actually ‘armoured’ in any way other than the steel bumper bar (which is a common addition to any farm truck, and cheap) - like are the fender panels all just painted plastic like most modern vehicles?

This is just my conjecture, but the front windscreen incl. frame and doors appear thicker than what I saw in other stock images of the vehicle. For all I know, it may not be legit armor plating but just a body kit, but if someone can directly purchase one of these, then perhaps they could afford actual armor plating. There is a company in my hometown (south-central Texas) that offers vehicle armoring services, but my impression has always been that this service was more for individuals/businesses that have concerns with cartel, etc.

They may cost $250k new, but as I pointed out in another comment they seem to hold fuck all resale value. Here’s one selling for less than 1/5th its initial value ($48k), one year after purchase - seems brand new and lists no issues/damage…

Ouch, that's horrific depreciation! Wow! If that's the case, that's definitely the way to go if this vehicle would scratch the itch for someone's inner child.

[–] jcs@lemmy.world 19 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Looks like an armored Rezvani Hercules 6x6.

These are $$$ in general:

But they're also driveable in SnowRunner for much less money.

[–] jcs@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago

Legend has it, Tom Cruise forgot what Josh looked like and approaches every skateboarder with the same intro.

[–] jcs@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago
[–] jcs@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

If a company is particular about me using Windows for work, I'll be particular about choosing a company that uses Linux for work. But I'm in a unique/privileged position in this regard; my job involves making it easier for people to use Linux for business or personal use.

[–] jcs@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

This is mostly true, but farming/ranching is constant work once you have even a modest amount of land and livestock.

I grew up in a low-net-worth family, working on a farm that has been in our hands since 1873. I worked 3 jobs while studying my butt off, and eventually got a degree in Electrical Engineering with a Computer Science minor. I was recruited into various government programs and defense contracting companies, made my way to consumer electronics and medical device companies, then finally free- and open-source hardware/software. I now gratefully hold a very prestigious position while living full-time in my RV while prepping a fully self-sustainable homestead back on my family's ranch.

There is no substitute for the beauty of nature in the small amount of time we're able to appreciate it. That said, there are many many many to enjoy nature without sacrificing vacations for the vocation of fixing fence, herding cattle, plowing fields, eradicating invasive species, calling the game warden on poachers, fixing fence....

 

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