Recent content by Sturm

Actually...looking closer. Same model...different tractor. Looks like the original is missing the left-side step...

I think the rear tire is hiding the step. ;-)

While it's always nice to have a test-drive...I agree wholeheartedly with stEVe (maybe because I (also) am Steve?) ;-)

Yeah...I got the chore thing as well. While I don't miss the farm "work" (brutal at times)...I'm glad my sisters had the opportunity to be a bit more "privileged". ;-)

I grew up Mennonite (of course...there is quite a wide spectrum of the ilk). Modesty is a thing with many...not sure about the "until they get married" addendum. ;-)

Lived in Ketchikan, AK (hiking guide) for a while. We swam the beaches there regularly. Was a great way to fill the evening pot with fresh mussels. Yes...shrivelage is a thing. ;-)

Answer to Poll Question: I can't fathom why it would?

I like the look of the white grill. (possible mid-west problem here?) Bugs. I'd rather "not see 'em than have to clean 'em. ;-)

Oh...back to the topic (running boards). I do think they make the Slate look better. If what y'all mention (above) is true, then they shouldn't cut down on mileage in a huge way. Just might add them back to my Blank...

Come on now...leaving home in '89 doesn't mean dirty laundry didn't show up there over the next (x) years...you gotta visit mom. I left home in '85 and got home sporadically over the next (x) years. Still remembered to have all my dirty laundry ready. ;-)

"Things we'd like to see offered over time"...that's the "thread" no? Sorry...guess I wasted your time...

I don't like being in the passenger seat when someone else is driving...why the hell would I want an AI to drive me around?

I'm with you. I might have a couple (maybe 10) more years of "safely driving (who knows when the abilities will fail). If my abilities fail? I'll be riding my bicycle. I don't trust a vehicle I don't have (at least) some control over. I like what Musk (Boring Company...interesting vid below) is...

Seriously. The SUV/etc possibilities are fine (bad enough). We need a small pickup that just does it's job. We don't need more SUV's/etc. There are plenty out there. My wish is for Slate to perfect the small pickup (bring it back). If they do that...and do it well? It will sell. Plenty of...

Huh...cool. With those extra 2.5-3"? Next stage could give us a small 2 dr pickup with a 6+' bed (screw the extra doors...you don't really need them). ;-)