Post / Chat whores post here (2026)

[PaulR]

Just saying …..
California’s own energy data makes the irony pretty clear: even after all the solar and wind growth, about one‑third of California’s electricity still comes from natural‑gas‑fired power plants. So when the state bans new natural‑gas water heaters and tells everyone to “go electric,” a big chunk of that electricity is still produced by the very fuel they’re trying to eliminate. It’s a classic California move — shifting the combustion from your garage to a power plant down the road and calling it progress.

Nothing beats watching a line of Teslas at Harris Ranch proudly “saving the planet” while a diesel generator behind the fence is doing the actual work. It’s like a magic trick: now you see the eco‑virtue, now you don’t. Meanwhile, the riders who get 50 mpg on a bike are the ones getting lectured by people whose cars are secretly running on tractor juice.

Geez…..

PaulR

 

[ThumperX]

An acquaintance runs a 100% solar powered Tesla charge station off 101. IG olive ranch producing the most amazing be olive oil.

 

[AbsolutEnduser]

Just saying …..
California’s own energy data makes the irony pretty clear: even after all the solar and wind growth, about one‑third of California’s electricity still comes from natural‑gas‑fired power plants. So when the state bans new natural‑gas water heaters and tells everyone to “go electric,” a big chunk of that electricity is still produced by the very fuel they’re trying to eliminate. It’s a classic California move — shifting the combustion from your garage to a power plant down the road and calling it progress.

Nothing beats watching a line of Teslas at Harris Ranch proudly “saving the planet” while a diesel generator behind the fence is doing the actual work. It’s like a magic trick: now you see the eco‑virtue, now you don’t. Meanwhile, the riders who get 50 mpg on a bike are the ones getting lectured by people whose cars are secretly running on tractor juice.

Geez…..

PaulR

So, half of this rant is bunk ,because the elimination of gas appliances is apparently to reduce bad gases inside one’s home , not to mention some deaths due to carbon monoxide.

So which state is doing it better?

As for Harris Ranch and teslas that’s the private work of one Enron-type shifty person.

AbsolutE

 

[Kurosaki]

I've done several over the years, for my parents and other family members. I actually did the last one here at my house before this one, 28ish years ago.
At this point, I'd rather spend the money than the time. But for $3600, I'll bust out the tools.
I'm definitely cheaper than I am lazy.

I can jive with that.

I'm a bit younger than you but even things easier like certain car or bike repairs, sometimes I'd rather just pay someone to do what I've done many times before. I just don't want to be bothered, as much as I love turning wrenches on anything.

But yes, sometimes it's a decision of "where are my tools?" and get in there.

My 'favorite' is friends from college that want me to help them with car repairs. Like, serious projects, not just an oil change or an alternator or whatever. I helped a friend of mine once change the turbos on his Nissan 300ZX in college, they went bad again years later and he asked me to help him again. I told him no. You're a dentist pulling down 6 figures. I can recommend you someone who will do it for a fair price but I ain't doing that shit again.

P.S. Whoever designed the engine bay of the 300ZX twin turbo can rot in hell.

 

[PaulR]

An acquaintance runs a 100% solar powered Tesla charge station off 101. IG olive ranch producing the most amazing be olive oil.

Sounds amazing a solar Tesla charger hidden on an olive ranch off 101.
Cool.
Where’s this Utopia at?

 

[PaulR]

So, half of this rant is bunk ,because the elimination of gas appliances is apparently to reduce bad gases inside one’s home , not to mention some deaths due to carbon monoxide.

So which state is doing it better?

As for Harris Ranch and teslas that’s the private work of one Enron-type shifty person.

AbsolutE

So, half of this rant is bunk ,because the elimination of gas appliances is apparently to reduce bad gases inside one’s home , not to mention some deaths due to carbon monoxide…my reply this is below…

If we’re talking about gas hot water heaters, let’s be real they’ve been around for generations.
People aren’t dropping dead from them left and right.
Proper installation and ventilation have kept families safe for decades, including mine.
So trying to derail the conversation with carbon monoxide fear‑mongering doesn’t change the point….

Geez
PaulR

 

[PaulR]

An acquaintance runs a 100% solar powered Tesla charge station off 101. IG olive ranch producing the most amazing be olive oil.

You’re describing a solar‑powered Tesla charger on an olive ranch like it’s paradise.
Great where is it?
What’s the name of this Utopia?

Geez
PaulR

 

[budman]

Had everything!

Speaking of… how are you fairing??