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Re: Archive: Our granddaughters are ready for summer break

RichC — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:08:41 -0000

So proud of our impressive dancers .. and their parents. What a great job. https://uploads.disquscdn.c...

Re: Some Android phones and iPhones are AirDropping each other

RichC — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:35:30 -0000

Very funny. https://uploads.disquscdn.c...

Re: High gas and diesel prices have us planning Tesla EV road trips

RichC — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:32:03 -0000

Pulled the data from ABRP and the 241 Wh/mi looks a little better than the "since last fill." 😉 https://uploads.disquscdn.c...

Re: Auto Service: Tesla mobile service makes sound financial sense

RichC — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:20:00 -0000

When Drew heard I was having Tesla Mobile Service out, he sent me a photo in our driveway of when "he" purchased the 2019 Tesla Model 3 here in Cincinnati. 😊 https://uploads.disquscdn.c...

Re: Beach combing, a baby squid, a fossilized tooth and sea pearl

RichC — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:44:01 -0000

An update on the tooth:
"It is very likely a fossilized tooth from a Macroraptorial Sperm Whale (a group of prehistoric whales like Scaldicetus or Zygophyseter) rather than a modern sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)."

Re: Looking forward to Artemis 2 astronauts safe return #NASA

RichC — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:35:07 -0000

Loved watching Orion float down into the Pacific Ocean ... beautiful! https://uploads.disquscdn.c... https://uploads.disquscdn.c...

Re: What are you paying to fill up your car or truck (March 31, 2026)?

RichC — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:21:17 -0000

Images in case they disappear or can't be viewed: https://uploads.disquscdn.c... https://uploads.disquscdn.c...

Re: My lower cost sunglasses have a flaw and are more expensive

RichC — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:30:52 -0000

For the person who asked me if I really purchased FIVE pairs of these Duduma Sunglasses from Amazon ... 😉 https://uploads.disquscdn.c...

Re: Archive: A fun family discussion and not so fun surprise

RichC — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:24:53 -0000

Drew flew out to Portland, Oregan for a medical conference last week and sent this amazingly beautiful sunrise over the Cascade Mountains -- worth archiving! https://uploads.disquscdn.c...

Re: Opinion: Submitted a counterpoint to a TheHustings.news topic

RichC — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:38:40 -0000

The above was in response to this article: LINK

My commentary published 3/20/2026:
https://thehustings.news/jvls-minesweeper-panic-misses-trumps-smart-iran-strategy/

Re: Railings and a plumbing issues is leading to a bigger condo repair

RichC — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:12:57 -0000

Well they are working .. although it is a tight squeeze.
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Re: Delayed SpaceX Crew-12 should launch today at 5:38AM

RichC — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:07:17 -0000

Well .. maybe on Friday?

NASA and SpaceX teams are continuing final preparations on Thursday as the four crew members of Crew-12 follow their own precise checklist of activities before they launch to the International Space Station. Crew-12 is set to lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 5:15 a.m. EST Friday, Feb. 13, aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket.

Weather forecasters issued an improved outlook for the launch site conditions, with a 90% chance of acceptable weather at launch time.

LINK

Also ... loved this SpaceX to Mars graphic!
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Re: Heavy beach erosion and a beautiful classic schooner

RichC — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:56:13 -0000

Just a follow up photo as the erosion of Atlantic Dunes beach continues "prior" to needed restoration. https://uploads.disquscdn.c...

Re: Once upon a time, I really wanted Datsun Lil’ Huster Pickup #TBT

RichC — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:32:27 -0000

As an aside ... I'll be looking a little closer at the Slate Truck. 😉
https://youtu.be/L6_9_HHLOSY

Re: Taylor’s Volkswagen Alltrack should be in a VW commercial

RichC — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:26:49 -0000

Shared your comments about Taylor's Alltrack with him and it made him even happier to know someone else appreciates the car ... so thanks. 😉

Re: Taylor’s Volkswagen Alltrack should be in a VW commercial

RichC — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:38:50 -0000

Taylor's Alltrack has been a superb car for him. Instead of selling, he thinks he might "lease" a commuter car so that he can keep the miles off his Volkswagen (not the best idea, IMHO). I'm glad both kids returned to the VW brand after being disappointed in their previous -- we hooked them. 😉

I have to admit, the Macan is a good looking vehicle . Can you still haul what you need in it?

Re: Once again, DEMs attempt to unite to slow the Trump agenda

RichC — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:31:01 -0000

Needed an excuse to post this graphic -- saving it for another post but including it here. (Testing MacOS Tahoe 26.2)
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Re: Winter ice and snow up north, but we are hoping it stays away

RichC — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0000

The equipment is finally being moved and noticed a little activity. Perhaps by February the pumping of sand will start?
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Re: A Conservative Reflection: Rekindling the Flame in 2026

RichC — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:39:10 -0000

January started on the warm side and so I had a fire in the fireplace (really to just burn up sticks) ... but adding it to "Rekindling the Flames in 2026" since it was posted in TheHustings.news as right-column commentary . 😉
https://thehustings.news/a-conservative-reflection-rekindling-the-flame-in-2026/
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Re: LSSU’s List of Banished Words for 2026

RichC — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:05:43 -0000

Likely because I watch and read way too much business news, but I’m added my own word to banish: “bifurcated.”
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Re: Part 2: Christmas Day – The Birth That Changed Everything

RichC — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:38:42 -0000

Merry Christmas!
Verse for the day ... “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
– Ephesians 5:20

Re: Archive: A last November weekend to finish yard chores

RichC — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:54:44 -0000

Hm .. looks as if this automated approach will not work. I'll need to do the manual 0-100% fix:

Although the 2019 Model 3 shows the Battery Health screen after a software update, but the active recalibration feature may be disabled or restricted for your specific hardware or battery type. Tesla appears to be limiting access based on vehicle age, battery chemistry (LFP vs. NCA), and onboard systems.

If the "Start" button does not appear or the test won’t initiate, the system is not authorized to run the automated cycle — in which case, the manual recalibration method (100% → <10% → rest → 100% with top-off) remains your best option.

Re: Archive: A last November weekend to finish yard chores

RichC — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:05:28 -0000

Some additional Tesla battery recalibration thoughts from AI scraped from Reddit:

To recalibrate the battery in an older 2019 Tesla Model 3 and potentially regain lost range, follow a procedure focused on allowing the Battery Management System (BMS) to gather accurate readings across a wide range of states of charge (SoC). The key is not necessarily to drain the battery to very low levels or charge to 100% repeatedly, but to ensure the BMS has the opportunity to take multiple readings during different SoC states, particularly when the car is in deep sleep.

A recommended approach involves driving the car until the battery reaches a low SoC—ideally below 10%—then charging it to 100% and allowing it to remain plugged in for several hours after reaching full charge to complete any balancing processes. However, some owners have found that the most effective method is to avoid charging the car immediately after returning home. Instead, leave the car unplugged for at least three hours with the battery at various SoC levels (e.g., 30%, 40%, 50%) and ensure sentry mode is disabled or set to not activate at home, as active systems can prevent the car from entering deep sleep, which is necessary for the BMS to recalibrate. This allows the BMS to take accurate readings across different charge states, which can improve the range estimate over time.

Another method involves driving the car on a long trip, starting at around 90% SoC and continuing until the battery drops below 50%, then parking the vehicle for several hours or overnight to allow the BMS to settle and update its capacity estimate. Repeating this process over multiple days or trips can lead to a significant improvement in the displayed range, as the BMS uses a rolling average of recent recalibrations to determine capacity. Some users have reported regaining up to 10 miles of range after following such a routine.

It is important to note that while recalibration can improve the accuracy of the range estimate, it does not reverse actual battery degradation. The process primarily corrects the BMS’s estimation of the battery’s true capacity, which may have become skewed due to consistent charging habits, such as always charging to a fixed limit (e.g., 90%) and never allowing the car to sit unplugged for extended periods. Therefore, the most effective recalibration strategy involves varying the SoC at which the car is parked and ensuring it enters deep sleep to allow the BMS to collect data across a full range of conditions.

Re: Tech Friday: Learning to be more productive with iPadOS 26.1 Windows and SlideOver features

RichC — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:10:36 -0000

Now this setup has me wanting TWO SlideOver apps (doesn't exist -- yet). It would be nice to both have a couple of smaller Slideover apps instead of one. I've lately switched the calculator out for my "Copy" app to save a few copy/paste clipping items in a history of sorts to be reused. Also realized that I use X.com more than Notes so maybe the Notes app would work in the SlideOver (haven't tried that yet)?

Re: Day 9: I’m going back – Rome can’t be appreciated in one day

RichC — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:14:33 -0000

Seeing this late 1800s photo of the Colosseum left me shocked. https://uploads.disquscdn.c...