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Bulls On Parade on the radio, kid got very into the pocket full of shells line.

Not gonna break it to him which shells they are.

19.06.2025 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But what would a Fiesta hatch with some guitar strings in place of the rear defroster elements sound like?

17.06.2025 17:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A mid-70s Chevrolet Monte Carlo in white with red vinyl roof parked beside a newer Lexus RX350, also in white.

A mid-70s Chevrolet Monte Carlo in white with red vinyl roof parked beside a newer Lexus RX350, also in white.

History doesn't repeat, but it often rhymes.

16.06.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Looking out the front window of a TTC subway on the Bloor line, pulling into the statio.

Looking out the front window of a TTC subway on the Bloor line, pulling into the statio.

Best seat on the subway.

16.06.2025 01:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A child looking out the elevator at the atrium of the Toronto Reference Library

A child looking out the elevator at the atrium of the Toronto Reference Library

The kid wanted to take a lap of the reference library because he thought the building was cool. Proud dad moment.

15.06.2025 23:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A grey Citroen Traction Avant at the north western corner of Queen's Park in Toronto

A grey Citroen Traction Avant at the north western corner of Queen's Park in Toronto

Not even at the car show yet, but a Traction Avant will be hard to top.

#WeirdCarBS

15.06.2025 18:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Chloe and Frank, two Dalmatians from the animated kid's show Bluey.

Chloe and Frank, two Dalmatians from the animated kid's show Bluey.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't relate more to Chloe's dad.

15.06.2025 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A still of Lightning McQueen racing in Cars (2006)

A still of Lightning McQueen racing in Cars (2006)

Watching the big race

14.06.2025 16:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A second generation Saturn SC papercraft - car is in greyscale, and is one of the earlier 2-door models rather than the later 3-door.

A second generation Saturn SC papercraft - car is in greyscale, and is one of the earlier 2-door models rather than the later 3-door.

14.06.2025 11:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Cardle Guess the car in 5 tries. A new car is available each day.

I poorly made one out of paper this week, I've been training for this!

(Spoilers below)

Cardle 1/5
Streak 13๐Ÿ”ฅ
Total Score 1633
๐ŸŸขย ๐ŸŸขย ๐ŸŸข
www.playcardle.com

14.06.2025 11:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Carburetor from a 1985 Honda Rebel 250, remove from its normal position between the airbox and cylinder head, sitting atop the crankcase.

Carburetor from a 1985 Honda Rebel 250, remove from its normal position between the airbox and cylinder head, sitting atop the crankcase.

For everything else wrong with the internet, being able to watch strangers fix things and work through steps that aren't in a repair manual is still pretty great.

13.06.2025 16:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Years ago, I drove Eric Lindros's Chevy Tahoe to drop it off at his house after a service appointment. I don't follow hockey in the slightest, but he was pleasant in the 10 seconds it took to hand off the keys.

13.06.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Drove one when it was newish, pleasant enough, but that's not enough at that price.

13.06.2025 12:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I spent a summer either driving all day in a car with no A/C for work, or riding a motorcycle with full (vented) gear. The bike and gear was more comfortable.

13.06.2025 11:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Personally, that 300ish mile point is adequate for day trips with no charging, because I don't trust the infrastructure yet, and don't relish the thought of entertaining the kid while waiting for enough charge to limp home.

With my normal driving though, PHEV is the perfect balance.

13.06.2025 02:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Some of the selling point is "like Twitter with fewer Nazis," and I kind of get how this a bit disorienting if you came in on one of the waves of expats (the Weird Car Twitter feed is a pleasant little island though).

But then, the Linux comparison also occurred to me.

12.06.2025 21:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I believe the Twin Spark badges mean it can't be a Q4 (since that used a Fiat engine), but that would be an excellent reason to bring one over.

12.06.2025 01:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So that's why I'm so bad at Dad jokes.

My timing's off.

11.06.2025 22:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
McBride Cycle, a 3-story brick building with a 2-story garage out back. Dealer has branding for Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Triumph, along with a 3-story mural of a rider on a Honda sport bike leaning into a corner.

McBride Cycle, a 3-story brick building with a 2-story garage out back. Dealer has branding for Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Triumph, along with a 3-story mural of a rider on a Honda sport bike leaning into a corner.

Also, why is there not a 3-story mural of a motorcycle in the Junction anymore?

11.06.2025 13:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Lower rear fender of a 1972 Honda Cub, in red, with a sticker for McBride Cycle - 2797 Dundas St. W, Toronto 9

Lower rear fender of a 1972 Honda Cub, in red, with a sticker for McBride Cycle - 2797 Dundas St. W, Toronto 9

I have a weakness for old dealer stickers

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11.06.2025 13:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My biggest difficulty has been adjusting to having ~5ft of car to the left of me rather than the right, and placing it accordingly (especially in parking lots with fewer guidelines).

10.06.2025 16:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
FlightRadar24 map showing flight activity over eastern Canada and northeastern US as of 9:15PM EST on 6/9/25, and displaying the playback option allowing selection of date and time to show activity.

FlightRadar24 map showing flight activity over eastern Canada and northeastern US as of 9:15PM EST on 6/9/25, and displaying the playback option allowing selection of date and time to show activity.

There is a playback option on desktop, although non-commercial flights often don't show.

10.06.2025 01:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The death by a thousand cuts is what's already happening, but that's a position of asking people to accept things getting worse for decades until the alternatives can maybe catch up.

09.06.2025 22:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also, small station wagon with a 5-speed and/or turbo engine good, so PT good.

09.06.2025 16:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Banner image with text "THE SW-eetness SALE"

Banner image with text "THE SW-eetness SALE"

Driver's site of a teal 1994 Saturn SW2 with a red 1994 Saturn SW1 parked behind.

Driver's site of a teal 1994 Saturn SW2 with a red 1994 Saturn SW1 parked behind.

I GOT A LITTLE EXCITED WITH TODAY'S BLIPSHIFT EMAIL AND PROMPTLY DISAPPOINTED WHEN IT WASN'T REFERRING TO THE ONE TRUE SW.

09.06.2025 16:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Interior of a 2025 Mustang with red seats

Interior of a 2025 Mustang with red seats

The Mustang still has it too, but it's just not the same.

08.06.2025 02:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Red interior of a 1980's Mustang

Red interior of a 1980's Mustang

Let me know when they bring back an interior this red (both my grandparents had roughly this shade in period, as did a truck I had later).

08.06.2025 01:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A silver Nissan Altima parked between a red Triumph TR4 and gold Triumph TR6 in a parking lot in Tucson, Arizona

A silver Nissan Altima parked between a red Triumph TR4 and gold Triumph TR6 in a parking lot in Tucson, Arizona

07.06.2025 02:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I would be astounded that in a city of Toronto's physical size, we'd see bike lanes get better than begruding acceptance in four years.

06.06.2025 18:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What big bold improvements could show enough city-wide benefit in 4 years?

06.06.2025 18:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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