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WestCoastOffensive · 01-21-2012, 01:08 PM

[QUOTE=SAR I;4340284][IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n114/srubenst/photo1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n114/srubenst/photo2-1.jpg[/IMG]

First off, it's the wife's car, we've got 3 kids and lots of sports equipment to lug around. It's the most expensive minivan money can buy, the safest too.

While not as bad as last year's storm, today was interesting because it was looser snow and unplowed. Got to really put the Ody through her paces. I don't have Nokian studded snows (car is too new, they don't make them yet) so I had to take Blizzak's and I must say the traction was very good. Turns with limited fishtailing, in reverse on the completely untouched driveway cut through like butter. From a complete stop at an incline, the Honda's traction control is a bit too limiting, but with it switched off went nice and straight, a bit of a twist in the back but nothing too bad.

Stopping was accurate and straight. Most people don't realize that one of the major benefits of dedicated snow tires is stopping ability almost moreso than traction.

All in all, very pleased with the new van and the snow tires. It is now SAR rated for family use.

SAR I[/QUOTE]

I am dying here. BTW, HTH did you photoshop the license plate...oh, iPad. nevermind

SAR I · 01-21-2012, 01:19 PM

[QUOTE=WestCoastOffensive;4340421]lmao

Gosh, I feel like I'm RIGHT THERE with you.[/QUOTE]

It's [I]virtual[/I], virtual reality.

SAR I

SAR I · 01-21-2012, 01:20 PM

[QUOTE=WestCoastOffensive;4340427]I am dying here. BTW, HTH did you photoshop the license plate...oh, iPad. nevermind[/QUOTE]

Emailed the photo from the iPhone to the notebook, was already home when the blurring of the plate took place. I used to be able to photoshop on the iPad, but then I took an arrow to the knee.

SAR I

THE_SOOTHSAYER · 01-21-2012, 01:56 PM

[QUOTE=SAR I;4340440]Emailed the photo from the iPhone to the notebook, was already home when the blurring of the plate took place. I used to be able to photoshop on the iPad, but then I took an arrow to the knee.

SAR I[/QUOTE]

God knows there are tons of people looking to track you down via license plate. :eek:

irishxmafia · 01-21-2012, 02:05 PM

vangina

nuff said

Dimitri_0515 · 01-21-2012, 02:10 PM

[QUOTE=THE_SOOTHSAYER;4340475]God knows there are tons of people looking to track you down via license plate. :eek:[/QUOTE]

He'll make a mistake one day

TokyoJetsFan · 01-21-2012, 03:09 PM

[QUOTE=SAR I;4340284]First off, it's the wife's car, we've got 3 kids and lots of sports equipment to lug around. It's the most expensive minivan money can buy, the safest too.
[/QUOTE]

Honda? Most expensive? OWS protesters drive around in those things.

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FF2® · 01-21-2012, 04:26 PM

What kind of bagels did you end up getting?

And how was the wait?

frostlich · 01-21-2012, 04:36 PM

Cream Cheese, butter, or something else?

Golashes or boots?

SAR I · 01-21-2012, 04:49 PM

[QUOTE=FF2®;4340568]What kind of bagels did you end up getting?

And how was the wait?[/QUOTE]

8 plain, 2 sesame.

Was 3rd on line when I arrived, then the 10 minute delay for the cooking process, then right out the door.

SAR I

SAR I · 01-21-2012, 04:51 PM

[QUOTE=frostlich;4340575]Cream Cheese, butter, or something else?

Golashes or boots?[/QUOTE]

[IMG]http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/MoosejawMB/10116278x1051174_zm?$product550$[/IMG]

Cream cheese and Solomon Men's XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Hiking footwear.

SAR I

SAR I · 01-21-2012, 04:56 PM

[QUOTE=TokyoJetsFan;4340521]Honda? Most expensive? OWS protesters drive around in those things.

Top 10 Most Expensive Minivans
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4 2012 Chrysler Town and Country
MSRP: $29,995
8 2012 Honda Odyssey
MSRP: $28,075
9 2012 Nissan Quest
MSRP: $27,750
[/QUOTE]

First of all, there were only 3 minivans on your list. Secondly, those are base models. The 2012 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite costs $44,000.

SAR I

32green · 01-21-2012, 04:58 PM

[QUOTE=SAR I;4340585]8 plain, 2 sesame.

Was 3rd on line when I arrived, then the 10 minute delay for the cooking process, then right out the door.

SAR I[/QUOTE]

Who gets 10 bagels.

Live a little.

-

NYJCAP2 · 01-21-2012, 05:05 PM

[QUOTE=SAR I;4340585]8 plain, 2 sesame.

Was 3rd on line when I arrived, then the 10 minute delay for the cooking process, then right out the door.

SAR I[/QUOTE]

^ beat me

Who gets 10 bagels?

BushyTheBeaver · 01-21-2012, 05:22 PM

[QUOTE=NYJCAP2;4340593]Who gets 10 bagels?[/QUOTE]

A guy who puts snow tires on a minivan.

Then puts kids in the minivan and drives out in a snowstorm to see if the snow tires work.

SAR I · 01-21-2012, 07:59 PM

[QUOTE=32green;4340591]Who gets 10 bagels.

Live a little.

-[/QUOTE]

Used to get the bakers dozen but the kids never ate them all and the last few got rock-hard and sat on my kitchen counter uneaten all week.

10 is the number we need, 10 is what we get.

SAR I

FF2® · 01-21-2012, 08:04 PM

[QUOTE=SAR I;4340741]Used to get the bakers dozen but the kids never ate them all and the last few got rock-hard and sat on my kitchen counter uneaten all week.

10 is the number we need, 10 is what we get.

SAR I[/QUOTE]

I can respect this.

WestCoastOffensive · 01-22-2012, 01:16 AM

[QUOTE=Dimitri_0515;4340486]He'll make a mistake one day[/QUOTE]

LOL

nothing but net

jetstream23 · 01-22-2012, 02:57 AM

[QUOTE=SAR I;4340230]

Got 4" of snow on the ground in Bergen County, mostly unplowed. [/QUOTE]

Are you sure? What did you have that's 4" to measure it?

oh...wait...nevermind.

:erm:

jetstream23 · 01-22-2012, 03:01 AM

[QUOTE=THE_SOOTHSAYER;4340475]God knows there are tons of people looking to track you down via license plate. :eek:[/QUOTE]

It's easy to unblur photos. Apps like Photoshop use an algorithm to apply effects like blurring, spinning/wheeling, etc. You can get the reverse algorithm to return parts of a picture to their original state. It's just not commercially available (i.e. law enforcement has them, hackers, etc.)

01-21-2012, 01:08 PM	#21
WestCoastOffensive Didn't pull the pin - got blasted anyway Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,972	[QUOTE=SAR I;4340284][IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n114/srubenst/photo1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n114/srubenst/photo2-1.jpg[/IMG] First off, it's the wife's car, we've got 3 kids and lots of sports equipment to lug around. It's the most expensive minivan money can buy, the safest too. While not as bad as last year's storm, today was interesting because it was looser snow and unplowed. Got to really put the Ody through her paces. I don't have Nokian studded snows (car is too new, they don't make them yet) so I had to take Blizzak's and I must say the traction was very good. Turns with limited fishtailing, in reverse on the completely untouched driveway cut through like butter. From a complete stop at an incline, the Honda's traction control is a bit too limiting, but with it switched off went nice and straight, a bit of a twist in the back but nothing too bad. Stopping was accurate and straight. Most people don't realize that one of the major benefits of dedicated snow tires is stopping ability almost moreso than traction. All in all, very pleased with the new van and the snow tires. It is now SAR rated for family use. SAR I[/QUOTE] I am dying here. BTW, HTH did you photoshop the license plate...oh, iPad. nevermind

01-21-2012, 01:19 PM	#22
SAR I Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 38,711	[QUOTE=WestCoastOffensive;4340421]lmao Gosh, I feel like I'm RIGHT THERE with you.[/QUOTE] It's [I]virtual[/I], virtual reality. SAR I

01-21-2012, 01:20 PM	#23
SAR I Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 38,711	[QUOTE=WestCoastOffensive;4340427]I am dying here. BTW, HTH did you photoshop the license plate...oh, iPad. nevermind[/QUOTE] Emailed the photo from the iPhone to the notebook, was already home when the blurring of the plate took place. I used to be able to photoshop on the iPad, but then I took an arrow to the knee. SAR I

01-21-2012, 01:56 PM	#24
THE_SOOTHSAYER President and CEO JetsInsider.com Founder Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 11,450	[QUOTE=SAR I;4340440]Emailed the photo from the iPhone to the notebook, was already home when the blurring of the plate took place. I used to be able to photoshop on the iPad, but then I took an arrow to the knee. SAR I[/QUOTE] God knows there are tons of people looking to track you down via license plate. :eek:

01-21-2012, 02:05 PM	#25
irishxmafia not easy being a jets fan Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 574	vangina nuff said

01-21-2012, 02:10 PM	#26
Dimitri_0515 Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,182	[QUOTE=THE_SOOTHSAYER;4340475]God knows there are tons of people looking to track you down via license plate. :eek:[/QUOTE] He'll make a mistake one day

01-21-2012, 03:09 PM	#27
TokyoJetsFan Is keeping a lookout for stolen ipad2's Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,257	[QUOTE=SAR I;4340284]First off, it's the wife's car, we've got 3 kids and lots of sports equipment to lug around. It's the most expensive minivan money can buy, the safest too. [/QUOTE] Honda? Most expensive? OWS protesters drive around in those things. Top 10 Most Expensive Minivans Back to Top 10 Lists 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Research the 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Get a Free Price Quote 1 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class MSRP: $50,240 2 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MSRP: $35,995 3 2012 Ford E-350 Super Duty MSRP: $30,105 4 2012 Chrysler Town and Country MSRP: $29,995 5 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 MSRP: $29,425 6 2012 GMC Savana 3500 MSRP: $29,425 7 2012 Nissan NV 3500 MSRP: $28,550 8 2012 Honda Odyssey MSRP: $28,075 9 2012 Nissan Quest MSRP: $27,750 10 2012 Ford E-250 MSRP: $27,175

01-21-2012, 04:26 PM	#28
FF2® Believes Sloppy Guy was involved JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 46,589	What kind of bagels did you end up getting? And how was the wait?

01-21-2012, 04:36 PM	#29
frostlich Get it done Shidzik! All League Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,010	Cream Cheese, butter, or something else? Golashes or boots?

01-21-2012, 04:49 PM	#30
SAR I Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 38,711	[QUOTE=FF2®;4340568]What kind of bagels did you end up getting? And how was the wait?[/QUOTE] 8 plain, 2 sesame. Was 3rd on line when I arrived, then the 10 minute delay for the cooking process, then right out the door. SAR I

01-21-2012, 04:51 PM	#31
SAR I Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 38,711	[QUOTE=frostlich;4340575]Cream Cheese, butter, or something else? Golashes or boots?[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://s7ondemand1.scene7.com/is/image/MoosejawMB/10116278x1051174_zm?$product550$[/IMG] Cream cheese and Solomon Men's XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Hiking footwear. SAR I

01-21-2012, 04:56 PM	#32
SAR I Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 38,711	[QUOTE=TokyoJetsFan;4340521]Honda? Most expensive? OWS protesters drive around in those things. Top 10 Most Expensive Minivans Back to Top 10 Lists 4 2012 Chrysler Town and Country MSRP: $29,995 8 2012 Honda Odyssey MSRP: $28,075 9 2012 Nissan Quest MSRP: $27,750 [/QUOTE] First of all, there were only 3 minivans on your list. Secondly, those are base models. The 2012 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite costs $44,000. SAR I

01-21-2012, 04:58 PM	#33
32green neerg23 Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The depths of Despair. Posts: 37,714	[QUOTE=SAR I;4340585]8 plain, 2 sesame. Was 3rd on line when I arrived, then the 10 minute delay for the cooking process, then right out the door. SAR I[/QUOTE] Who gets 10 bagels. Live a little. -

01-21-2012, 05:05 PM	#34
NYJCAP2 All League Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,822	[QUOTE=SAR I;4340585]8 plain, 2 sesame. Was 3rd on line when I arrived, then the 10 minute delay for the cooking process, then right out the door. SAR I[/QUOTE] ^ beat me Who gets 10 bagels?

01-21-2012, 05:22 PM	#35
BushyTheBeaver All League Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,970	[QUOTE=NYJCAP2;4340593]Who gets 10 bagels?[/QUOTE] A guy who puts snow tires on a minivan. Then puts kids in the minivan and drives out in a snowstorm to see if the snow tires work.

01-21-2012, 07:59 PM	#36
SAR I Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 38,711	[QUOTE=32green;4340591]Who gets 10 bagels. Live a little. -[/QUOTE] Used to get the bakers dozen but the kids never ate them all and the last few got rock-hard and sat on my kitchen counter uneaten all week. 10 is the number we need, 10 is what we get. SAR I

01-21-2012, 08:04 PM	#37
FF2® Believes Sloppy Guy was involved JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 46,589	[QUOTE=SAR I;4340741]Used to get the bakers dozen but the kids never ate them all and the last few got rock-hard and sat on my kitchen counter uneaten all week. 10 is the number we need, 10 is what we get. SAR I[/QUOTE] I can respect this.

01-22-2012, 01:16 AM	#38
WestCoastOffensive Didn't pull the pin - got blasted anyway Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SF via Strong Island Posts: 26,972	[QUOTE=Dimitri_0515;4340486]He'll make a mistake one day[/QUOTE] LOL nothing but net

01-22-2012, 02:57 AM	#39
jetstream23 recovering from turf toe Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ (New Jets Stadium Section 246) Posts: 31,711	[QUOTE=SAR I;4340230] Got 4" of snow on the ground in Bergen County, mostly unplowed. [/QUOTE] Are you sure? What did you have that's 4" to measure it? oh...wait...nevermind. :erm:

01-22-2012, 03:01 AM	#40
jetstream23 recovering from turf toe Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ (New Jets Stadium Section 246) Posts: 31,711	[QUOTE=THE_SOOTHSAYER;4340475]God knows there are tons of people looking to track you down via license plate. :eek:[/QUOTE] It's easy to unblur photos. Apps like Photoshop use an algorithm to apply effects like blurring, spinning/wheeling, etc. You can get the reverse algorithm to return parts of a picture to their original state. It's just not commercially available (i.e. law enforcement has them, hackers, etc.)