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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 12h

No PA or OH jury would convict you

JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 2d

Hey, that's my congressperson! Can indeed confirm he's not real bright but definitely IS a piece of crap. One thing I will give him credit for is he hangs out locally more than most House members. Definitely makes him easier to heckle and protest.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 3d

At one point they cut to a shot of the announcers and I swear that one dude was Bill Hader doing a character.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 5d

Every socket is an impact socket if you just believe.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 16d

A fancy customized pickup just drove by me with a big logo on the side that said “MEGABASS” but the logo was just text and I really think they need to throw a picture of a speaker or a fish in there to avoid confusion.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 23d

Ken Stabler
Steve Spurrier
Joe Burrow (technically just a hobby since no money changes hands)
Cooper Rush
Gary Orthodontist

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 24d

Spoken like someone who never experienced Tab

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 24d

They looked abnormally competent in the first quarter but I guess the laws of the universe are still in effect.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 24d

It's great time to be alive if you're a mediocre white guy who posts like they're Russel Crowe in Gladiator.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 26d

Nah it's easy. Just remember, don't rely on solder for the actual connection. Do you best to make a solid mechanical connection between the wires, then use the solder to lock it down. Basically, your circuit should still work if the solder fails.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 26d

Meanwhile...

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 28d

Spoiler: T. Ocellus’ full name is Terry Ocellus

(I have a friend who works at FX)

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 29d

These were low cut socks. Life finds a way.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 29d

Did that thing again where I'm pulling on a sock and my hand slips off and I punch myself in the balls. 0/10 no recommend.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · 29d

Really wish I could have been there for that but I was only on the two-day plan this year. Really proud of the whole Solo community on this one. It's been nice seeing people voice support who usually don't speak up much.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · Sep 8

A+ wheels

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · Sep 8

I stay pretty quiet here mostly. Not for any particular reason, just ‘cause I’m old and tend to open FB first.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · Sep 7

Jags up 10-3 on Carolina and game is delayed due to lightning in the area. If the lightning delay lasts until January 5th, they're in the playoffs.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · Sep 7

The current leadership of the club—particularly in Solo and Time Trials—are just overwhelmingly good and kind people. Really a great era for the club.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · Sep 7

Sometimes, motorsports gets it.
SCCA Solo Nats competitor is protested on Day 1 in a ladies class for being trans. Protest committee rules aggrieved party should get fucked into the sun. Day 2 the rest of class shows support for the protested party on way to her first run. She would go on to win.

A protest form from the Sports Car Club of America national autocross championships, alleging that a trans woman is not eligible to compete in ladies classes for [reasons]. Ruling of protest committee is that the protest has no basis and protesting party is an asshole.

Competitors (the not-asshole kind) in the SSC Ladies class at the SCCA Solo Nationals show support for their colleague who was protested for competing in a class she was not eligible for (spoiler alert: she totally was eligible).

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · Sep 6

“…a picture of the alien, from the movie… Alien.”

Oh shit thanks senator I thought it was the alien from Godfather II.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · Sep 5

You probably didn’t realize this, but circus peanuts are actually a super food. They’re made from tofu and spider sugar (doesn’t hurt the spiders.)

And unnaturally, orange circus peanut, a food clearly invented by an insane person

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · Sep 4

Yeah it leverages a lot of circle track bits. This car has an underslung Watts in the rear, though, and a progressive pull-bar style third link.

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · Sep 4

SCCA Solo Nats Camaro adventure in the books. Shockingly benign when pushed. I coned away a trophy, but that allowed the owner to grab the final trophy spot-HIS FIRST EVER!

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JG Pasterjak @jpasterjak.bsky.social · Sep 2

Driving this thing at SCCA Solo Nationals and honestly couldn’t be more excited. Took a few shakedown runs today in soaking wet conditions and it’s already created a world-class memory.

A 1981 Chevrolet Camaro prepared to the SCCA’s C Prepared rules. It’s cooler than pretty much anything else you’ve ever seen.

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