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Metal_Link
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Located in #Colorado. Super duper into #gaming, focusing on #NintendoSwitch and #SimRacing on #PCgaming. Sometimes streaming live on #Twitch. I like cool tech […]

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Every working day for me will be over 60°F this week. Fuck yeah. :cool_squirtle:
screenshot of a 10-day weather forecast
December 15, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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The cashier today was
the cashier today was Prince of FART
December 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Dang that's just about one new follower per stream in the last year! Now I gotta work on bumping the sub numbers up. #twitchrecap #twitch
December 4, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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My top podcasts of this year! #pocketcasts #playback2025
November 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Steam Awards are rigged.

#steamawards #steam #pcgaming
An image showing a portion of an awards selection screen titled "Best Soundtrack Award" with the description: "This unsung hero deserves to be recognized for its outstanding musical score. It's the OST with the MOST!" Below, a search box prompts: "Select a game that released this year." The search box contains the text "mario kart world" and displays the message "No eligible games match your search term." A "Close" button is visible to the right of the search box. The background is dark purple and abstract.
November 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Biggest compliment I've gotten in ~1.5 years of driving ACC over at PitSkill.io. Makes the P11 finish worthwhile. :carby: #simracing #acc #pitskillio
November 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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[USPOL?]

Oh so this is how I find out that the shutdown ended.
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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#psa If you already own AC EVO and you want to pick up AC Rally, there's a bundle on Steam that will save you _just a tad more_.

#assettocorsa #rally #simracing #steam
An image showing two purchase options for racing game content, likely on the Steam platform. 1. **"Buy Assetto Corsa Rally"** is offered at an introductory price: $23.99 (20% off the original $29.99). This offer ends on November 27. 2. **"Buy Assetto Corsa EVO & Rally Bundle BUNDLE"** is shown below. A banner states, "COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION! 1 of 2 items from this bundle are already in your library." The price is $21.59 (20% off the original $26.99) after an initial 10% discount is crossed out. The user is prompted to buy the bundle to "save 10% off the 1 item you don't yet have!" The bundle image shows the "Assetto Corsa Rally" logo.
November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Double sausage all the waaaay!

What does it mean? Extra protein for me! :burgy:
A hand holds a single frozen breakfast sandwich sealed inside a clear plastic vacuum-sealed bag. The sandwich, which appears to be a sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit, is visible through the plastic and has a layer of frost on it. The background is a blurry kitchen counter and wood floor.
November 12, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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She's been waiting impatiently for her feeding time every day this week. I guess she still hasn't adjusted to the time change. :crunchwrap: #catscatscats
A calico cat with black, orange, and white fur sits on beige carpet, looking towards the camera. In the background are two pet appliances: a tall, black automatic feeder and a white water fountain with a stainless steel bowl in front of it.
November 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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It's not been 20 hours since I ordered this and I'm already refreshing the order status page like I'm Scott Pilgrim cross-legged on the floor and waiting at the front door.
November 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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There are few other feelings that are as powerful as this amount of savings. Now I just need this 3rd party retailer to follow through; I've never bought an item on Best Buy's marketplace. 🙏
Order summary screenshot for a Next Level Racing - ERS3 Elite Series Reclining Seat (NLR-E050). The subtotal is $254.34 with FREE shipping, but after $200.00 in 'Other Savings,' the final total is $59.08.
November 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Y'all, I did it. If you missed the #easportswrc stream, I pulled in enough points in to catapult myself to the podium and a P3 finish in Italy. I'm abuzz with adrenaline, pumped that I destroyed my own expectations, and in disbelief that I'm in for promotion to […]

[Original post on ocw.social]
A horizontal image shows a **silver sports car** driving away from the viewer on a **dirt road** or gravel track. The car is kicking up a small amount of dust as it ascends a slight hill. The scene appears to be at **dusk or dawn**, with the sky on the left side showing a soft **pink and orange gradient** near the horizon, fading to a lighter tone overhead. The right side of the image features a **dark hillside** covered in dense, dry brush and scrub, with a rocky peak visible in the distance. The car's **taillights** are faintly visible, and its **headlights** illuminate the road directly ahead. A **first-person view** from the **driver's seat** of a rally car looking out onto a **dirt or gravel track**. The view shows the interior dashboard, the steering column, and parts of the A-pillars. In the bottom center, a digital prompt reads: "**Hold Handbrake and Clutch**." The exterior scene shows a straight stretch of dusty road leading toward a slight crest. **Spectators** are visible in the distance on both sides of the track, and several **sponsor banners** (including Pirelli, Wolf, Sparco, and "Rally Italia Sardegna 2024") flank the road and are mounted over the car's windshield. The sky is dramatic with a mix of **dark, ominous storm clouds** and bright streaks of late-day sunlight near the horizon, casting a **golden-yellow glow** on the scene. A low-angle, front-facing shot of a **white and black Ford Puma S1600 rally car** driving toward the viewer on a **dusty, dark dirt track**. The car's **bright headlights** cut through the gloom and the dust cloud lingering behind it. The scene appears to be set at night or under very low light. The track is flanked by a **steep, dark, rocky bank** on the right and **scrub brush and trees** on the left. The upper left corner displays a logo for "**Rally Italia Sardegna 2024**" and identifies the location as "**Berchidda**" and the car as the "**Ford Puma S1600**." The lower right corner displays the **WRC FIA World Rally Championship** logo.
October 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Running practice for the final round of the JRC. I really need this one to be a good result if I'm seeking a promotion from JRC3 into JRC2. :carby:

#easportswrc #simracing #jrc #rally
A screenshot from a racing video game, depicting a white Ford Puma S1600 rally car approaching a large start line archway that says "SARDEGNA" in orange letters. The archway is black with sponsor logos. Italian and Sardinian flags are visible. Marshalls in orange suits line the dirt road. A red tent is on the left. In the top left, a rally event logo reads "2024 RALLY ITALIA SARDEGNA."
October 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Despite several whoopies and hiccups, we survived CER to take 7th in JRC3. That was fun and the chat was generous with tips and support. The rally felt **good** today. Onwards to the final round in 🇮🇹 Sardignia next week!

#simracing #easportswrc #rally #cer #jrc
Alt text: **A video game screenshot of a white rally car, a Ford Puma S1600, driving down a dark, wet, tree-lined road in foggy or rainy conditions.** The car's bright headlights illuminate the road and create a glare off the wet surface. In the upper left corner, there is a logo for the **"Central European Rally"** and the location **"Libešváry"** is listed. The lower right corner features the **"WRC FIA World Rally Championship"** logo. Alt text: **A video game screenshot of a white and grey rally car, a Ford Puma S1600, sliding on a wet, paved area in front of a house in a rural setting.** The large, two-story house has a balcony and is surrounded by a white stone fence. A flag, possibly the flag of Austria, is visible on a pole near the house. The sky is overcast, and the surrounding trees show autumn foliage. In the upper left corner, there is a logo for the **"Central European Rally"** and the location **"Libešváry"** is listed. The lower right corner features the **"WRC FIA World Rally Championship"** logo.
October 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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The more dialed-in I get my #simracing rig, the more confident I get in driving. Today I got my #tobii Eye Tracker working in both #acc and #lmu. I really need to get around to getting a new seat so that I'm aligned properly with the rest of the rig, but we're […]

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A close-up photograph of the base of a black **racing simulator seat**. The seat itself, which is also black, is only partially visible at the top of the frame. The base is constructed from black **aluminum extrusion profiles**, forming a sturdy, rectangular frame on the floor. A small, rectangular, dark nameplate is attached to the front of the base. It features the **American flag** on the left and the white text "**M. LINK**" on the right. The entire structure rests on carpet, and the dark profile ends show a pattern of multiple bolt holes.
October 16, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Google Pixel in the #spookyseason
Screenshot reads: "Ready to upgrade? Get a Pixel 10 Pro for as little as $666."
October 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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At 4pm today, mother nature will go 🌬️
screenshot of an hourly wind forecast where most of the day is predicted to be 5mph or below, with the exception of 4pm when it's forecasted to spike to 15mph
October 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Been a minute since I posted a cat pic here.

#catscatscats
A close-up photograph of a Calico cat lounging on a teal or dark blue couch. The cat has striking orange, black, and white markings, with a predominantly white chest and face. It is looking directly toward the camera with a slightly squinted, curious expression and its head tilted to the side. Its front paws are extended and relaxed. The background is softly blurred but shows warm, indoor lighting.
October 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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My god, the Next Gen Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) is comically large compared to the outgoing Long Life Vehicle (LLV). 😂

Alternate caption: Someone got a new whip at work. 👀
A low-angle photo taken from inside a car looking out at a line of parked United States Postal Service (USPS) delivery vehicles at dusk or night. The older, boxy Grumman LLV mail trucks are on the left and right, flanking a newer, taller white delivery vehicle with a black stripe. Yellow overhead lights illuminate the area, and reflections are visible in the car's side mirror.
October 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Holding P6 at the end today's stream for Rally of Indonesia, AKA Rally Pacifico, in JRC3 on #easportswrc. It was a wet and wild one, but I had a good time this week! Shoutouts for eveyone that showed up in the chat today, y'all rock. :carby:

#simracing #rally
An exciting, action-shot screenshot from the **WRC** (FIA World Rally Championship) video game shows a **Ford Puma S1600** rally car rolling over on a muddy, dirt track. The car is airborne and upside down, surrounded by dust and splashed mud, amidst dense, tropical foliage and palm trees under a dramatic, cloudy sky. In the upper left corner, there is a logo for **"RALLY PACIFICO"** and the text **"Loebekmalaka"** and **"Ford Puma S1600"**. The **WRC** logo is in the bottom right corner. A dramatic, sunlit screenshot from the **WRC** (FIA World Rally Championship) video game shows a **white and orange Ford Puma S1600** rally car splashing through a shallow water crossing on a dirt track. The car is kicking up a large spray of water and dust. The track is surrounded by lush green foliage and large rocks, with bright sunlight streaming over the scene. In the upper left corner, there is a logo for **"RALLY PACIFICO"** and the text **"Gunung Tujuh"** and **"Ford Puma S1600"**. The **WRC** logo is in the bottom right corner.
October 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Hmmm. Something's not right with this fortune. #fortunecookie
A slightly wrinkled Panda Express fortune cookie slip lying on a tan, twill fabric surface (possibly pants). The paper is white with red text. The text, in all caps, reads: WILL BE REWARDING. (PANDA EXPRESS logo/text in the middle, slightly obscured) YOU WILL SOON RECEIVE The slip has blue ink marks on the left and right ends. The message is ambiguous because the two lines of text appear to be fragments of two different fortunes.
October 3, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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:small_angry_armless_italian:
A close-up photograph of a car tire with a large, flat-headed nail embedded squarely in the center tread. The tire is dark, shows clear tread grooves, and has a slight curve visible at the top where it meets the white body of the car. The nail is silver and appears to be fully puncturing the rubber.
October 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Someone's not having a good morning...

#cantparktheremate
A photo taken from inside a car looking out the window shows a white and red single-engine airplane with the tail number N999AD lying on a grassy embankment next to a paved road. The plane's tail section is severely crumpled and damaged. In the foreground, the side mirror and open window of the car are visible, and reflected in the mirror are flashing emergency lights. Townhouse-style apartment buildings are visible behind a fence in the background.
October 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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I forgot to get screenshots from the rally, but I think that I redeemed myself in Croatia this time with a 6th place finish rather than the DNF that I ate the last time I was in Croatia for JRC3. Watch the VOD here.

This result just barely puts me in the […]

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Top 10 in Rally Croatia Top 10 in JRC3 with top 7 in green set for promotion to JRC2.
September 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM