Tom Quimby
@tomquimby.bsky.social
Journalist covering stuff with wheels, the outdoors and indoor stuff when warranted
Definitely different
February 6, 2024 at 4:17 AM
Definitely different
Boss Hog touch on this El Camino.
February 6, 2024 at 4:14 AM
Boss Hog touch on this El Camino.
Cascades Park in Tallahassee. This BMW X5 plug-in hybrid was the only vehicle hooked up Sunday afternoon. Level II ChargePoint at .09 cents per kWh. Not bad…but the 48-volt lithium-ion battery is estimated to take five hours to charge at that rate.
January 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Cascades Park in Tallahassee. This BMW X5 plug-in hybrid was the only vehicle hooked up Sunday afternoon. Level II ChargePoint at .09 cents per kWh. Not bad…but the 48-volt lithium-ion battery is estimated to take five hours to charge at that rate.
My weekend splurge: two more memories from my childhood in Southern California. Fair price at Rabbit Creek in Tallahassee.
January 29, 2024 at 5:46 PM
My weekend splurge: two more memories from my childhood in Southern California. Fair price at Rabbit Creek in Tallahassee.
It can’t be that bad, can it? Maybe it’s the shame mobile. Screw up at work and now you’ve got to drive the shame mobile on Front Beach Road. Except…it’s a rare bird and it’s got too much character.
January 23, 2024 at 4:04 AM
It can’t be that bad, can it? Maybe it’s the shame mobile. Screw up at work and now you’ve got to drive the shame mobile on Front Beach Road. Except…it’s a rare bird and it’s got too much character.
Makes me think of Pop
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January 15, 2024 at 5:42 AM
Makes me think of Pop
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Disappointing at times. Juggling too much and a big departure from the man’s personality. His interviews are available on YouTube.
January 15, 2024 at 5:34 AM
Disappointing at times. Juggling too much and a big departure from the man’s personality. His interviews are available on YouTube.
Few years back at ACT Expo I asked Trevor for his thoughts on peeling hydrogen off renewable nat gas (UPS and others were enthusiastic given its negative carbon intensity score recorded by CARB.) He had no idea what I was talking about.
January 15, 2024 at 5:24 AM
Few years back at ACT Expo I asked Trevor for his thoughts on peeling hydrogen off renewable nat gas (UPS and others were enthusiastic given its negative carbon intensity score recorded by CARB.) He had no idea what I was talking about.
As kids we had one password for getting into the fort. One. But with voice print analysis (our ears), we knew who was who before lifting up the hatch.
January 15, 2024 at 5:13 AM
As kids we had one password for getting into the fort. One. But with voice print analysis (our ears), we knew who was who before lifting up the hatch.
Great game. Congrats to Motor City! 32 years…folks were crying in the stands and didn’t want to leave. Can’t blame them. Great seeing that 54-yard FG. That made all the difference.
January 15, 2024 at 5:07 AM
Great game. Congrats to Motor City! 32 years…folks were crying in the stands and didn’t want to leave. Can’t blame them. Great seeing that 54-yard FG. That made all the difference.
Someone tell this Gladiator to lighten up. It’s Friday!
January 12, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Someone tell this Gladiator to lighten up. It’s Friday!
The kid in me jumping up and down while theme song from The A-Team plays on. The adult in me going “$2,700! That’s too high! We’re shootin’ down high prices!” Classic scene from Used Cars.
January 9, 2024 at 5:38 PM
The kid in me jumping up and down while theme song from The A-Team plays on. The adult in me going “$2,700! That’s too high! We’re shootin’ down high prices!” Classic scene from Used Cars.
Parking at the orange lot at the north side of Hard Rock Stadium about four hours before kickoff for Saturday’s historic Orange Bowl slaughter in Miami Gardens, Fla.
January 1, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Parking at the orange lot at the north side of Hard Rock Stadium about four hours before kickoff for Saturday’s historic Orange Bowl slaughter in Miami Gardens, Fla.
A busy Orange Bowl weekend yet we never saw one EV at this ChargePoint Level II charger during our stay at the Hampton Inn in Pembroke Pines, Fla. Best parking right next to the front entrance. Wasted space?
January 1, 2024 at 2:08 PM
A busy Orange Bowl weekend yet we never saw one EV at this ChargePoint Level II charger during our stay at the Hampton Inn in Pembroke Pines, Fla. Best parking right next to the front entrance. Wasted space?
You know you’re at Walmart when… (Yeah, the stop 🛑 sign is a nice touch).
December 23, 2023 at 8:23 PM
You know you’re at Walmart when… (Yeah, the stop 🛑 sign is a nice touch).
Big block Santa 🎅 Reminds me of Dad’s Caddy which was powered by a huge 500 V8. He loved that thing.
December 23, 2023 at 8:17 PM
Big block Santa 🎅 Reminds me of Dad’s Caddy which was powered by a huge 500 V8. He loved that thing.
Good time at Ford’s Garage last night in St. Augustine—the only one at a dealership. They’re up to about 30 locations now with plans in place according to staff to surpass Outback.
December 17, 2023 at 3:16 PM
Good time at Ford’s Garage last night in St. Augustine—the only one at a dealership. They’re up to about 30 locations now with plans in place according to staff to surpass Outback.
Trying Ford’s Garage in St. Augustine right now. Place is packed despite the rain.
December 16, 2023 at 11:58 PM
Trying Ford’s Garage in St. Augustine right now. Place is packed despite the rain.
The plate: Lucif1r. If the Devil wears Prada might he also drive a Dodge?
December 13, 2023 at 11:43 PM
The plate: Lucif1r. If the Devil wears Prada might he also drive a Dodge?
This ironic moment brought to you by a Tesla driver. Notice their license plate frame which reads, “Jet noise…the sound of freedom.”
December 13, 2023 at 11:33 PM
This ironic moment brought to you by a Tesla driver. Notice their license plate frame which reads, “Jet noise…the sound of freedom.”
Ok, per Stihl literature, BGA 45 offers 10 min run time—not 45. Ten minutes would be fine for my needs. No more carb problems and pre-mixing gas with two-stroke oil!
December 11, 2023 at 4:34 PM
Ok, per Stihl literature, BGA 45 offers 10 min run time—not 45. Ten minutes would be fine for my needs. No more carb problems and pre-mixing gas with two-stroke oil!
Local parts houses keep gouging. Saved well over half the cost by buying ceramic pads through Amazon and having rotors turned.
December 11, 2023 at 2:14 PM
Local parts houses keep gouging. Saved well over half the cost by buying ceramic pads through Amazon and having rotors turned.
This has my attention. Anyone who’s battled carb fouled two-stroke ICE blowers knows my pain. All-electric makes great sense here. Sales guy said he gets 45 minutes run time out of Stihl’s BGA 45. Does the model # equate to run time?! Investigation continues!
December 11, 2023 at 1:55 PM
This has my attention. Anyone who’s battled carb fouled two-stroke ICE blowers knows my pain. All-electric makes great sense here. Sales guy said he gets 45 minutes run time out of Stihl’s BGA 45. Does the model # equate to run time?! Investigation continues!
Not sure about the hybrid but the 2.0-liter EcoBoost is a fun little workhorse. Stomped the gas and the tires barked. It handled 4k lbs. max towing with ease. Off-road donuts? No problem. Interior appears Spartan but on second look projects a clever use of space with cubbies and drink holders.
December 1, 2023 at 4:08 PM
Not sure about the hybrid but the 2.0-liter EcoBoost is a fun little workhorse. Stomped the gas and the tires barked. It handled 4k lbs. max towing with ease. Off-road donuts? No problem. Interior appears Spartan but on second look projects a clever use of space with cubbies and drink holders.