Medium Historian At Large
@one0nine.bsky.social
WWI/WWII air war historian and author (Luftwaffe/USN/USAAF), guitarist/bassist, irrepressible liberal, fluent in sarcasm.
It's the 7 speed. Has 152K on it, uses some oil, and the seats are kind of beat but it still looks great and goes like hell when I want it to! Gets 26 mpg hwy, too - I can't complain about that!
The AMG aero kit/exhaust and new headlights make it look almost new. I *LOVE* this thing.
The AMG aero kit/exhaust and new headlights make it look almost new. I *LOVE* this thing.
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It's the 7 speed. Has 152K on it, uses some oil, and the seats are kind of beat but it still looks great and goes like hell when I want it to! Gets 26 mpg hwy, too - I can't complain about that!
The AMG aero kit/exhaust and new headlights make it look almost new. I *LOVE* this thing.
The AMG aero kit/exhaust and new headlights make it look almost new. I *LOVE* this thing.
Just bought a 2006 CLK500 convertible in June - I specifically wanted the M113 engine as it's widely regarded as nearly bulletproof. It's the first V8 I've ever owned and man, this thing is a freakin' BLAST. The later M272 apparently has balance shaft issues, as I understand it.
November 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Just bought a 2006 CLK500 convertible in June - I specifically wanted the M113 engine as it's widely regarded as nearly bulletproof. It's the first V8 I've ever owned and man, this thing is a freakin' BLAST. The later M272 apparently has balance shaft issues, as I understand it.
I can't "celebrate" this, not in the slightest.
People knew. PEOPLE IN POSITIONS OF POWER FUCKING KNEW HOW BAD HE IS, AND DID NOTHING TO STOP IT. OR STOP HIM.
There is nothing to celebrate in seeing a child molester talk about how much worse Trump is - that's horrific.
People knew. PEOPLE IN POSITIONS OF POWER FUCKING KNEW HOW BAD HE IS, AND DID NOTHING TO STOP IT. OR STOP HIM.
There is nothing to celebrate in seeing a child molester talk about how much worse Trump is - that's horrific.
November 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I can't "celebrate" this, not in the slightest.
People knew. PEOPLE IN POSITIONS OF POWER FUCKING KNEW HOW BAD HE IS, AND DID NOTHING TO STOP IT. OR STOP HIM.
There is nothing to celebrate in seeing a child molester talk about how much worse Trump is - that's horrific.
People knew. PEOPLE IN POSITIONS OF POWER FUCKING KNEW HOW BAD HE IS, AND DID NOTHING TO STOP IT. OR STOP HIM.
There is nothing to celebrate in seeing a child molester talk about how much worse Trump is - that's horrific.
Sweet Jeeeezus. I haven't seen one in this color before, and you're right - it's absolute perfection. The red calipers are the perfect counter-note to that exquisite midnight blue.
If I were so fortunate to own this, I'd spend 30% of my time just staring at it, LOL.
If I were so fortunate to own this, I'd spend 30% of my time just staring at it, LOL.
November 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Sweet Jeeeezus. I haven't seen one in this color before, and you're right - it's absolute perfection. The red calipers are the perfect counter-note to that exquisite midnight blue.
If I were so fortunate to own this, I'd spend 30% of my time just staring at it, LOL.
If I were so fortunate to own this, I'd spend 30% of my time just staring at it, LOL.
I realize I am stating the bluntly obvious here but were the political parties reversed in this situation, EVERY SINGLE REPUBLICAN would be screaming themselves hoarse on every TV station in America 24/7 about this, no exceptions.
The fact that every Dem is not doing so is abject malfeasance.
The fact that every Dem is not doing so is abject malfeasance.
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I realize I am stating the bluntly obvious here but were the political parties reversed in this situation, EVERY SINGLE REPUBLICAN would be screaming themselves hoarse on every TV station in America 24/7 about this, no exceptions.
The fact that every Dem is not doing so is abject malfeasance.
The fact that every Dem is not doing so is abject malfeasance.
But y'all, it's searing.
SEARING.
Like a really good steak, you know? S E A R I N G.
Also clear-eyed. Astonishingly so. My word, just SO many clear eyes, like nobody's ever seen before.
SEARING.
Like a really good steak, you know? S E A R I N G.
Also clear-eyed. Astonishingly so. My word, just SO many clear eyes, like nobody's ever seen before.
November 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
But y'all, it's searing.
SEARING.
Like a really good steak, you know? S E A R I N G.
Also clear-eyed. Astonishingly so. My word, just SO many clear eyes, like nobody's ever seen before.
SEARING.
Like a really good steak, you know? S E A R I N G.
Also clear-eyed. Astonishingly so. My word, just SO many clear eyes, like nobody's ever seen before.
There is NO👏 SUCH👏 THING👏 AS👏 UNSKILLED👏 LABOR👏!!!
(not yelling at you Jamelle, you obviously know this LOL - just screaming it for the people in the back)
Food service workers deserve our constant appreciation.
(not yelling at you Jamelle, you obviously know this LOL - just screaming it for the people in the back)
Food service workers deserve our constant appreciation.
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
There is NO👏 SUCH👏 THING👏 AS👏 UNSKILLED👏 LABOR👏!!!
(not yelling at you Jamelle, you obviously know this LOL - just screaming it for the people in the back)
Food service workers deserve our constant appreciation.
(not yelling at you Jamelle, you obviously know this LOL - just screaming it for the people in the back)
Food service workers deserve our constant appreciation.
Just salute them with the typical greeting of such flag wavers:
"u wot m8"
"u wot m8"
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Just salute them with the typical greeting of such flag wavers:
"u wot m8"
"u wot m8"
David Hogg right now:
November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
David Hogg right now:
It does nothing to preserve the ORIGINAL material, I 100% get that, and I think that's the point you're making... not sure why anyone would think it does.
But again, I'm just incredibly thankful that effort is being made to make them available for the public to use via digitization.
But again, I'm just incredibly thankful that effort is being made to make them available for the public to use via digitization.
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It does nothing to preserve the ORIGINAL material, I 100% get that, and I think that's the point you're making... not sure why anyone would think it does.
But again, I'm just incredibly thankful that effort is being made to make them available for the public to use via digitization.
But again, I'm just incredibly thankful that effort is being made to make them available for the public to use via digitization.
As someone who's entire 3+ year ongoing research project has benefitted IMMENSELY from the digitization efforts at NARA and the Bundesarchiv, I completely understand the point you're making - but I am deeply, everlastingly grateful that those records are being digitized and made widely available.
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
As someone who's entire 3+ year ongoing research project has benefitted IMMENSELY from the digitization efforts at NARA and the Bundesarchiv, I completely understand the point you're making - but I am deeply, everlastingly grateful that those records are being digitized and made widely available.
Yeah, we were douchebags when we were younger (collectively). A lot of us have grown up and grown out of that idiocy.
But... nowhere near enough of us, sadly. At least the kids today are much better than we ever were.
But... nowhere near enough of us, sadly. At least the kids today are much better than we ever were.
November 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Yeah, we were douchebags when we were younger (collectively). A lot of us have grown up and grown out of that idiocy.
But... nowhere near enough of us, sadly. At least the kids today are much better than we ever were.
But... nowhere near enough of us, sadly. At least the kids today are much better than we ever were.
Came here to ensure this was posted... well done.
November 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Came here to ensure this was posted... well done.
1 - yes, it is - 20mm
2 - ALL OF IT
It's just so incredibly, unapologetically FRENCH.
2 - ALL OF IT
It's just so incredibly, unapologetically FRENCH.
November 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
1 - yes, it is - 20mm
2 - ALL OF IT
It's just so incredibly, unapologetically FRENCH.
2 - ALL OF IT
It's just so incredibly, unapologetically FRENCH.
"Kevin, remind me, which block do you live on again? I'm happy to have someone from MTA contact you if bus/train service to your area is inconsistent." 😂
November 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
"Kevin, remind me, which block do you live on again? I'm happy to have someone from MTA contact you if bus/train service to your area is inconsistent." 😂
Vastly underrated comment here. Well played!
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Vastly underrated comment here. Well played!
Yep - and at the time of this publication (Nov 1939), there were a whole bunch of Hurricanes over in France with the AASF, so the joint RAF/French markings were not by accident.
The entire piece is just incredible.
The entire piece is just incredible.
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Yep - and at the time of this publication (Nov 1939), there were a whole bunch of Hurricanes over in France with the AASF, so the joint RAF/French markings were not by accident.
The entire piece is just incredible.
The entire piece is just incredible.
Propaganda value aside, I think subsequent events proved the artist's interpretation wasn't far wrong, was it? 😟
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Propaganda value aside, I think subsequent events proved the artist's interpretation wasn't far wrong, was it? 😟
BAH GAWD, THAT'S A 1970s MEME!
(Former MGB owner here - sadly familiar with Lucas, House Of Darkness)
(Former MGB owner here - sadly familiar with Lucas, House Of Darkness)
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
BAH GAWD, THAT'S A 1970s MEME!
(Former MGB owner here - sadly familiar with Lucas, House Of Darkness)
(Former MGB owner here - sadly familiar with Lucas, House Of Darkness)
This is absolutely remarkable - I have cleaned it (BY HAND, not AI) to de-emphasize the page fold, realigned it, and added 10% brightness, 5% contrast, and 5% saturation boost in Photoshop, then resized to 14" wide. Hopefully it comes through cleanly here.
Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing this.
November 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This is absolutely remarkable - I have cleaned it (BY HAND, not AI) to de-emphasize the page fold, realigned it, and added 10% brightness, 5% contrast, and 5% saturation boost in Photoshop, then resized to 14" wide. Hopefully it comes through cleanly here.
Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing this.
Subtle but important detail - note the French roundel on the port wing, and the RAF roundel on the starboard wing.
This is a phenomenal piece of work.
This is a phenomenal piece of work.
November 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Subtle but important detail - note the French roundel on the port wing, and the RAF roundel on the starboard wing.
This is a phenomenal piece of work.
This is a phenomenal piece of work.
That, sir, is excellent work.
10/10, no notes.
10/10, no notes.
November 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
That, sir, is excellent work.
10/10, no notes.
10/10, no notes.
SUB CHUCKER
If some punk band hasn't claimed that by tomorrow 5pm EST, I may have to grab it myself 🤣
If some punk band hasn't claimed that by tomorrow 5pm EST, I may have to grab it myself 🤣
November 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
SUB CHUCKER
If some punk band hasn't claimed that by tomorrow 5pm EST, I may have to grab it myself 🤣
If some punk band hasn't claimed that by tomorrow 5pm EST, I may have to grab it myself 🤣