sparksofthetempest
sparksofthetempest t1_jefgm5z wrote
Reply to The lightbulbs are listening. by PittsVeggieBurgher
I need to exploit this to my benefit at the TR on Rt. 51.
sparksofthetempest t1_jeezk8u wrote
Reply to comment by PunkPirate_ in Which companies would you like to see go public? by Frequent-Baseball952
We have both in eastern PA and (by how busy I always see them inside and out) Wawa is almost always the favorite. None in western PA (but there is Sheetz) but they’re usually outplayed by GetGo. Sheetz does offer extremely cheap gas around certain holidays though which is a huge bonus.
sparksofthetempest t1_je8g65n wrote
Reply to comment by JAK3CAL in 24/7 Diners by HarpPgh
Yeah, as an older guy I guess I took this stuff for granted but it really made life better for lots of reasons. We’re really in dark times when one of the most heavily traveled thoroughfares in the country can’t pay enough to keep staff. It’s crazy.
sparksofthetempest t1_je88qp0 wrote
Reply to 24/7 Diners by HarpPgh
Used to be you could jump on the Turnpike and get food all night at the rest areas. Now even that’s gone. Starbucks couldn’t even get enough staff to remain open at at least two locations during regular hours (I travel statewide all the time) and closed. The ones that are open sometimes often have only one employee and they close early.
sparksofthetempest t1_je86rwp wrote
Reply to My cupcake looks like an angry tortoise by 33Stickers33
I was gonna say Blobfish.
sparksofthetempest t1_jctfila wrote
Reply to LPT: When using rides starting apps like Uber/Lyft don’t put your exact address. by [deleted]
Sometimes you can’t do that. Many people unable to get rides home from the hospital (because of family work schedules, etc) after being discharged, for example, can’t tell the hospital not to give a bogus address.
sparksofthetempest OP t1_jatg9lv wrote
Reply to comment by Multigrain_Migraine in Not only has my 1985 Sharp VZ2000 survived the death of albums and cassettes, it now bears witness to their revival again nearly 40 years later. Yes, that’s an album, not a 45. These boomboxes are still highly collectible and there is a whole new aftermarket of repair parts to ensure their survival. by sparksofthetempest
I originally saw it in NYC in the 80’s in an electronics store shop window (they were everywhere then) while on a college field trip and instantly fell in love with it. They do show up on EBAY regularly and there are YouTube vids of them in action.
sparksofthetempest OP t1_jatfxen wrote
Reply to comment by Doesnthavetobeweird in Not only has my 1985 Sharp VZ2000 survived the death of albums and cassettes, it now bears witness to their revival again nearly 40 years later. Yes, that’s an album, not a 45. These boomboxes are still highly collectible and there is a whole new aftermarket of repair parts to ensure their survival. by sparksofthetempest
Honestly it depends on how much you play it, how loudly and what features you use (record player vs. tape deck vs. radio). I usually just plug it in with it’s cord.
sparksofthetempest OP t1_jatfeju wrote
Reply to comment by EdithSnodgrass in Not only has my 1985 Sharp VZ2000 survived the death of albums and cassettes, it now bears witness to their revival again nearly 40 years later. Yes, that’s an album, not a 45. These boomboxes are still highly collectible and there is a whole new aftermarket of repair parts to ensure their survival. by sparksofthetempest
Considering it weighs almost 50 lbs. fully loaded with it’s 10 D batteries I haven’t done it for awhile (I’m almost 60) but from what I remember it only really does it if you bounce it off your shoulder when walking. It’s an absolute beast.
sparksofthetempest OP t1_jate5dj wrote
Reply to comment by Xyspade in Not only has my 1985 Sharp VZ2000 survived the death of albums and cassettes, it now bears witness to their revival again nearly 40 years later. Yes, that’s an album, not a 45. These boomboxes are still highly collectible and there is a whole new aftermarket of repair parts to ensure their survival. by sparksofthetempest
Thanks! Unaware of that sub! Will post.
sparksofthetempest OP t1_jas5596 wrote
Reply to comment by Guitarytown in Not only has my 1985 Sharp VZ2000 survived the death of albums and cassettes, it now bears witness to their revival again nearly 40 years later. Yes, that’s an album, not a 45. These boomboxes are still highly collectible and there is a whole new aftermarket of repair parts to ensure their survival. by sparksofthetempest
Yes. Both sides without needing to take it out. It also plays 45s and you can even record the album onto the cassette using the cassette player.
sparksofthetempest OP t1_jas4zk5 wrote
Reply to comment by PoemHonest1394 in Not only has my 1985 Sharp VZ2000 survived the death of albums and cassettes, it now bears witness to their revival again nearly 40 years later. Yes, that’s an album, not a 45. These boomboxes are still highly collectible and there is a whole new aftermarket of repair parts to ensure their survival. by sparksofthetempest
Thanks! You’re welcome. I think many people aren’t aware that they actually made boomboxes back in the 80’s with linear turntables in them. It plays both sides without needing to take the album out.
Not only has my 1985 Sharp VZ2000 survived the death of albums and cassettes, it now bears witness to their revival again nearly 40 years later. Yes, that’s an album, not a 45. These boomboxes are still highly collectible and there is a whole new aftermarket of repair parts to ensure their survival.Submitted by sparksofthetempest t3_11h5xcg in BuyItForLife
sparksofthetempest t1_j9zytyx wrote
Reply to Roald Dahl threatened publisher with ‘enormous crocodile’ if they changed his words by Mighty_L_LORT
Fans of Dahl should check out his early TV show “Way Out” (on YouTube). Although a few are missing, this B/W anthology show is similar to the original TZ and is of course frequently non-PC.
sparksofthetempest t1_j9zsik9 wrote
I still think the original Pechins near the Fayette County Fairgrounds should be remembered. As a carny who traveled all around the state in the 80’s, it was still our favorite stop when we resupplied for all our spots in western PA and WV.
sparksofthetempest t1_j9ofxen wrote
Someone watched the very first episode of Black Mirror.
sparksofthetempest t1_j9ofu4j wrote
I’m sure Reddit will fix that somehow.
sparksofthetempest t1_j8t6buw wrote
Reply to comment by 69FunnyNumberGuy420 in Max and Erma’s - Cranberry Township Location. Last day of operations is 02/25/2023 by DarkLuc1d1ty
The movie “Diner” was set in 1959, and nothing like that exists now. The point of the film was that they could all meet up late and greet the dawn together. Perkins, Denny’s, even Eat and Park all had 24 hour places prior to Covid. They’re all gone.
sparksofthetempest t1_j8t5pxc wrote
Reply to comment by ricksebak in Max and Erma’s - Cranberry Township Location. Last day of operations is 02/25/2023 by DarkLuc1d1ty
So what specifically does that future look like?
sparksofthetempest t1_j8t4qjs wrote
Reply to comment by doodle_day_lewis in Max and Erma’s - Cranberry Township Location. Last day of operations is 02/25/2023 by DarkLuc1d1ty
I’m all for local eateries over chain places…but even local chains like Mad Mex are feeling the pinch.
sparksofthetempest t1_j8suv09 wrote
Reply to Max and Erma’s - Cranberry Township Location. Last day of operations is 02/25/2023 by DarkLuc1d1ty
Anyone else noticing that the typical middle class eateries are all closing? I know it kinda began with Covid and then the understandable living wage backlash, but now with inflation it’s slowly becoming fast food or high end. Just wondering if anyone else is paying attention. No more nightclubs, no 24 hour diners, everything shut down by 9 or 10. It’s morphed into something unrecognizable for people in their 40’s and older and I just wondered if it even matters to younger people these days.
sparksofthetempest t1_j70e1ne wrote
Reply to Mexican Tourist Whacked with Stick, Heckled after Illegally Climbing Sacred Mayan Pyramid. by ThePinkTeenager
They can do much better; have a heart.
sparksofthetempest t1_j6up5rv wrote
Yeah, young people have no idea how the loss of 24 hour meeting places are also impacting socializations. I mean I guess the older women who waited on us in the 90’s at 3 a.m. weren’t thrilled but that’s how I cemented at least 3 different relationships at Denny’s, Eat and Park and Perkins. I wouldn’t know WTH to do now if I was single.
sparksofthetempest t1_j6oc0su wrote
Reply to I’m picturing it now I got my feet kicked up behind home plate watching Cruz launch an absolute missile into the river while drinking my turners iron city and enjoying a glizzy by Dismal-Bumblebee4932
…and a big fat Isaly’s chipped ham sandwich.
sparksofthetempest t1_jeg5n10 wrote
Reply to NYT story about housing costs by bill_pgh
I’ve been to most of those other places and I’d still pick Pittsburgh over them all every time.