They're still around ? I haven't been In 20 years. I really hope I can find a replacement for my what used to be a vintage transformers shirt. .. And maybe some goth accessories.

Me too. Thanks goodness he's still alive. Barely. I'll ask him and post followup. I wish she could read this post and give some background

No helicopter food delivery? She was definitely holding back on the super foods. She must have liked you, to not spook you away with the show of wealth.

Bill Gates definitely hit the late burger and roast beef joints in Cambridge and Boston back in the day.

Good job remembering where you came from my friend. Keep up the good work. You should also remember to pat yourself on the back every once In a while. Be honest and true to yourself. Help the next generation move in the right direction.

Not mine, but my uncle's story. In the late 70s or 80s, can't remember, my uncle was a young man in Boston, MA. New transplant to the US with limited English working minimum wage at a famous hotel in town, by famous I mean all the rock and roll stars stayed in this hotel when they were in Boston. There are other wild stories for another day.

On this day his manager was scrambling to look for him and told him that he had to drive a VIP somewhere. He was speechless, and asked wtf is going on ? He had a humble tiny hatchback manual drive ford fiesta? with only a driver's side mirror. The artist was Blondie and she was late for the show. They wanted the most non descript car to zip halfway through the clogged city to the venue.

He was like wtf, but fuckkit here we go.

He drove the Blondie singer from the hotel to the venue quick and easy like superman and saved the day.

I have to go back and ask what conversation they had.

Food waste is bad. In the US composting is becoming more popular. Even those a holes in Vegas are turning food waste into methane based fuel production. Covid started up a bunch of organizations doing second chance food distribution for food pantries. It's hard in the US due to strict rules on food safety and lawsuit risk.

Imagine you change the script a little and it's you getting a once in a lifetime unexpected VIP experience at your favorite venue to see your favorite celebrity/person. I think food waste might not be at the top of your concerns.

It's been a long time since I read The Catcher in the Rye. A modern version of it would have Holden Caulfied somehow have this experience and be tormented by both sides of it, including your point of view. I'm not sure what he would do with the framed base and ticket afterwards.

Wow, that's a dream ballpark experience for a true fan. I feel glad for you. That's really cool.

Good for you! Steak with a lump of crab please !

Honestly, the first mistake was a rookie mistake, to trust the dealer on maintenance. The dealer is always a vampire. The only reason to go to the dealer is when your trusted local repair garage recommends it when they do not have a real solution to the problem.

Good thing your friend never went back to the dealer.

Sorry to spoil the story, one of those is heavily photoshopped.., I mean AI..ed.

Too soon: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

Newer heat pumps are awesome. Northeast USA, with EcoEr brand. Two winters now close to single digits but rarely below freezing and it works like a charm. Mine is rated to operate to -40f. They had to wire it up for single heat source mode, by default they were wired for secondary heat source on the older models. Humidifier module can be added for winter comfort, my neighbor has that. Not sure what the cost tradeoff vs gas is, but it is definitely way cheaper than oil, which is what we replaced. What I like the most about it is that I can wave my two middle fingers at the oil industry and say hello to solar energy.

Summer cooling feels like Arctic cold, and comes with built in dehumidifier for comfort. It definitely works harder to heat in winter than cooling in the summer.

There are mini splits which require less construction, lower cost, with good cooling, but winter heat operating temp stops near 30f.

There's lots of options out there depending on where you live , budget, needs.

Good luck !