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(Created on 28th October 2018)
Vote #581
Question:
What a crazy weekend back in the UK. Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton on his fourth F1 title, but sadness in Leicester after City's owner's helicopter crash. How was your weekend?
Results:
Good was the clear winner with 80% of the votes from the following selection:
- Good (80%)
- Bad (0%)
- Crazy (0%)
- Boring (0%)
- Something Else (20%)
Analysis:
Excellent! Most people had a good weekend last weekend. And it was definitely a good weekend for Hamilton. Still can't quite get over the sadness in Leicester, such a shame. This weekend was not good for me. Ended up in ER again. Not for the same old, same old. Something new and shiny and yet another thing to worry about.
(Created on 4th November 2018)
Vote #582
Question:
I'm hearing and reading a lot about this FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early). Essentially it's to save enough money and live frugally to retire in your 30s. Obviously it's too late for me, but I do find it interesting. Remember the Good Life for those in the UK. I guess it's kind of the same thing. The concept sounds interesting in that you really don't need that much money to live if you're really careful. I'm just not sure I could live being that careful for that long and controlling the urge to spend on things or go with the luxuries like technology or alcohol. Do you think you could live frugally as outlined by FIRE?
Results:
Only if Felicity Kendal was with me was the clear winner with 80% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (20%)
- No (0%)
- Only if Felicity Kendal was with me (80%)
Analysis:
I do believe there would be quite a lot you could tolerate if Felicity Kendal was with you. Although, as the saying goes ... somebody somewhere's bored of doing that. Back to the FIRE philosophy, it's going to be interesting to see how these folks fare in 30 years time. Whether it's the weather in England where I grew up, but I'm always worried about that rainy day. The what if problems and if they occur, how are you going to pay for them. I doubt anyone's going to track the progress of these folks and the reality is that I'm sure some will be successful and some will fail which is no different to what happens every day for everybody else. The other problem though would be boredom. In order to have this freedom, you're giving up the ability to have new things like cars and electronic toys that will all find essential these days. Perhaps they will be more enlightened at the end of the day .... but I'll have more Pokemon, lol
(Created on 11th November 2018)
Vote #583
Question:
Hi-de-Hi?
Results:
Ho-de-Ho was the clear winner with 80% of the votes from the following selection:
- What? (20%)
- Ho-de-Ho (80%)
Analysis:
Completely forgot I set this as the vote question. Looks like most of you remember the great classic TV show. I doubt it ever made it across the pond, so guessing the folks that didn't know the answer voted for what.
(Created on 18th November 2018)
Vote #584
Question:
In case you weren't aware, a lot of California is currently on fire. There's a couple of big fires - one near LA and one up by Sacramento. The one by Sacramento is filling the Bay Area with smoke. I was planning to go away this week with William and try some off roading. It seems that most places are closed because of the fires. That said, the others warn that they get very busy during the Thanksgiving holiday, so it might be a blessing in disguise. That said, we're now looking at alternatives for something to do this holiday. Will we end up going on a trip this Thanksgiving?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (100%)
- No (0%)
Analysis:
The voters out there having a lot more faith in my procrastinating self, but yes, we did get away for a couple of days and had a great time. Even wrote a little blog about it.
(Created on 25th November 2018)
Vote #585
Question:
It seems to me that everyone is in a rush nowadays. It used to be that only idiots like me drove fast, but everyone appears to do it now from soccer moms/mums to tree hugging hybrid drivers. But then again, it could just be that I'm old. Are people in more of a rush these days or am I old?
Results:
both was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- People are in a rush (0%)
- You are old (0%)
- both (100%)
Analysis:
Ha, ha, ha. A unilateral decision then. Yes, I will take it on the chin that I'm old. Definitely showing signs of wear and tear. I do, however, firmly believe that everyone is just in a rush these days. Well, unless you work for the council I suppose. I watch quite a lot of car videos on YouTube given my most recent hobby and it's interesting when you look at trends. One of the biggest things that sells cars is power. Even people that drive the family car, want there to be a little bit of extra power there so they can put their foot down when they want to. What also makes me laugh is people cutting in at the last minute. Everyone does it infront of my truck and I just think “you must trust the brakes on this better than I do”. I think my truck and car are on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to stopping distance, but ironically I don't get cut up as much in the car. I think the psychology is that you look at the car and think it's not going to hold me up, but you look at the truck and think I don't want to get stuck behind that. I mean, we all do it, lol!
(Created on 2nd December 2018)
Vote #586
Question:
I've booked the final track day for the year this Friday. I looked at the weather on three websites. Two said it would be clear, but the third said it would rain. I don't mind driving in the rain itself, but you have to have your windows down and I really don't want the inside of the car to get wet. Will it rain this Friday for my final track day of the year?
Results:
No - Dry was the clear winner with 75% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes - Rain (25%)
- No - Dry (75%)
Analysis:
It was indeed dry. The day, to be honest ,was absolutely perfect. Crisp morning warming up through the day. Photos and a video have been posted if you’re interested.
(Created on 9th December 2018)
Vote #587
Question:
As I look to spend thousands of dollars on my car and gorge over Christmas, there really is only one important question. Can I get another squirt of toothpaste out this tube?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 80% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (80%)
- No (20%)
Analysis:
How dare somebody say no? You can always get an extra squirt out of the tube if you try hard enough. Now. I'm sure there are those of you out there that are thinking - if you squeeze from the bottom, or better still use one of those clip things to roll up the tube, you know exactly where you are and when the last drop is going to plop out. Well bully for you! Is the rest of your life really boring as well? I have contemplated that approach before and have made a concerted decision to squeeze from the middle of the tube in order to have the end of tube fun and games. It just makes it so much more interesting. You can argue your logic anyway you like, but you're wrong and that's all there is to it.
(Created on 16th December 2018)
Vote #588
Question:
The festive season is nearly upon us. Time for that last week in school where you just play games and nothing really matters. But it does leave one very important question - was everyone really kung fu fighting?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (100%)
- No (0%)
Analysis:
I actually laughed when I re-read this question. I totally forgot what question I'd set. With all the rush of trying to get work done before the holidays, then the turmoil of not know if I'm going to have a flight back to England due to the Gatwick drone issue, I completely forgot what question I'd set. It seem unanimous that everyone was indeed kung fu fighting. It would be an impressive sight if that were the case, lol.
(Created on 23rd December 2018)
Vote #589
Question:
Not the most interesting question, but the most obvious one to ask. Given the shenanigans of last week with the drones closing Gatwick airport, I have to wonder, will I make it back to England this week?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 75% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (75%)
- No (25%)
Analysis:
I guess most people already know the answer to this one. I made it back to England safe and sound.
(Created on 31st December 2018)
Vote #590
Question:
Should I go to the pub tonight for New Year’s Eve?
Results:
No was the clear winner with 67% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (33%)
- No (67%)
Analysis:
Well I did go to the pub regardless of what you voted for. The one thing I'm trying to figure out is if my dad voted yes or no given that's who I went to the pub with.