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Did you happen to drive past the Thorton Quarry while on it? (The large open pit they are digging on both sides of the freeway)
 
Haha oh you were that young! :p Just want to see if anyone else has seen it. It's one of those things that's little known, but so awesome to see because of the sheer size of it. Here's a google-maps picture of it:
Quarry

The freeway cutting through the center is the tollway...amazing sight being that it essentially surrounds the freeway for roughly half a mile!
 
Here is a quickie, and I have NOT been able to find a source on the 'net yet:

'How many Honda (NA2) NSX were sold in Australia?'
I've NEVER seen one on the road, nor for sale anywhere in Australia but I do know that Honda Australia advertised them for a short time on their website.

And with that I also ask,

'is there a website looming around that displays total production numbers for specific cars'?
 
When ever I am doing something proactive, like running or working, every once in a while, my heart will skip a beat or beat in a strange manner that scares me a lot. Also, no matter what happens, when I stand up, I nearly pass out, and I have actually passed out from this. Is it a major problem, or do I have to add on to my list of problems that may kill me?
 
Total production yes... aussie specific, I don't know. Most local markets have market stats that are either public domain or partially so (the trim-level specific breakdown will only be available to industry insiders). You'll have to find out locally.

RE: heart skipping... sounds like Arrhythmia... but if you're passing out while standing up, that might mean you have low blood pressure. Better get a check-up.
 
GT Pro
Here is a quickie, and I have NOT been able to find a source on the 'net yet:

'How many Honda (NA2) NSX were sold in Australia?'
I've NEVER seen one on the road, nor for sale anywhere in Australia but I do know that Honda Australia advertised them for a short time on their website.

And with that I also ask,
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I don't know the exact figures of the NA2, but including every model through the production years, & excluding Japan, Europe, and N. America, Asia & any other country received 200 cars all together. So, I'd predict under or around a dozen NSXs (not just NA2) made it to Australia.
 
GT Pro
Here is a quickie, and I have NOT been able to find a source on the 'net yet:

'How many Honda (NA2) NSX were sold in Australia?'
I've NEVER seen one on the road, nor for sale anywhere in Australia but I do know that Honda Australia advertised them for a short time on their website.
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NA2 is a rare one for sure, I have never seen one. I do remember they wanted $248,000 in 2004 for one though!


NA1 are common enough, though thats mostly through grey imports.
 
Stig.
Also, no matter what happens, when I stand up, I nearly pass out, and I have actually passed out from this. Is it a major problem, or do I have to add on to my list of problems that may kill me?
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I get these "blackouts" when I stand up, and have passed out a couple of times (rare, though), but it didn't kill me yet. Just remember to stand up slowly after long periods of sitting, do that even slower if your head hurts or when you're partially dehydrated. Drink and sleep plenty - it gets worse otherwise.

EDIT: Forgot to add, I checked with a doctor a few years ago, and it's low pressure in my case.
 
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The standing up too quickly is a breif low blood pressure to the brain, so you get dizzy spells. I know it's happened to me so bad one I couldn't see anything at all for about 10 seconds, just lots of flashing lights.

Just try and remember to stand up slowly.
 
Stig.
When ever I am doing something proactive, like running or working, every once in a while, my heart will skip a beat or beat in a strange manner that scares me a lot. Also, no matter what happens, when I stand up, I nearly pass out, and I have actually passed out from this. Is it a major problem, or do I have to add on to my list of problems that may kill me?
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Heart palpitations, my wife gets them, they are usually nothing to worry about. The blackouts sound like low-blood pressure. Although it's probably nothing serious, the two might be linked, so best get it checked out with your doctor.
 
Why do some guys prefer to pee in a toilet as opposed to peeing in a urinal? Ive noticed this in public places. Never went up to them and asked.

At home i understand, because not too many homes have both toilet and urinals installed but why in public?
 
Bubble Bunny
Why do some guys prefer to pee in a toilet as opposed to peeing in a urinal? Ive noticed this in public places. Never went up to them and asked.

At home i understand, because not too many homes have both toilet and urinals installed but why in public?
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Couple of reasons I can think of

1) Privacy
2) Less splash-back on the pants
3) Toilet paper to prevent drips
4) All the urinals are busy
5) maybe it's one of those bathrooms that has the dreaded "trough"
 
Bubble Bunny
Why do some guys prefer to pee in a toilet as opposed to peeing in a urinal? Ive noticed this in public places. Never went up to them and asked.

At home i understand, because not too many homes have both toilet and urinals installed but why in public?
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Bubble Bunny
Why do some guys prefer to pee in a toilet as opposed to peeing in a urinal? Ive noticed this in public places. Never went up to them and asked.

At home i understand, because not too many homes have both toilet and urinals installed but why in public?
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Practice, so my wife doesn't yell at me for splashing or forgetting to put the seat down. You gotta stay in habit or your home life will be hell.
 
FoolKiller
Practice, so my wife doesn't yell at me for splashing or forgetting to put the seat down. You gotta stay in habit or your home life will be hell.
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Ok, this one I don't get. Why does anyone argue with their wife about whether or not to put the seat down. There is one clear indisputable answer to the age old seat-down problem.... ready for it?

Put the freaking lid down!

It reduces the chance of something falling into the toilet unintentionally by 99.999% It also looks better and keeps the dog from drinking the toilet water.
 
We don't argue about the lid at home: We never have.

I do resent those who use the public stall when there's a perfectly good urinal; one day, you're going actually need to take a seat, and those people ruin it for emergencies.
 
Pupik
We don't argue about the lid at home: We never have.

I do resent those who use the public stall when there's a perfectly good urinal; one day, you're going actually need to take a seat, and those people ruin it for emergencies.
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Uh... how?
 
Ok, here's two questions for yah:

1) Is it normal that I get dizzy quite quickyl when I have my eyes closed and the sun is flashing through the trees? Seriously, I close my eyes since it's so irritating, but I feel like I'm going to freak out, it's quite uncomfortable when that feeling comes...

2) Why do women, or my girlfriend, think it's so weird to use two condoms at a time? (Too-weird question for GTP?) I thought it was all about prevention? Before I know it, she goes "Why the heck are you using two of them?" Then I can beign to explain that if one rips, we're screwed, yadayadayada...


On the toilet subject, I don't know if this is unusual, but I use both. If there's a urinal, I'll use it, but if there's a toilet, I'll be having a seat, I'm really a lazy aimer :indiff:
 
Danoff
Uh... how?
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If you're referring to the #2 scenario, it's because I don't like to wipe a public seat or have time for five minutes of prep-work with wrapping paper.

Bram Turismo
1) Is it normal that I get dizzy quite quickyl when I have my eyes closed and the sun is flashing through the trees? Seriously, I close my eyes since it's so irritating, but I feel like I'm going to freak out, it's quite uncomfortable when that feeling comes...
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The flickering of light causes your pupils to dilate, un-dilate, re-dilate repeatedly. It confuses the brain, and can make you sleepy, give you a headache, but I suppose either way it confuses the brain.

2) Why do women, or my girlfriend, think it's so weird to use two condoms at a time? (Too-weird question for GTP?) I thought it was all about prevention? Before I know it, she goes "Why the heck are you using two of them?" Then I can beign to explain that if one rips, we're screwed, yadayadayada...
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Maybe modern technology has changed the field of prophylactics in the past 15-20 years, but I was told in Health classes as a youth that "double bagging" was a no-no, since it could loosen more easily?
 
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Pupik
If you're referring to the #2 scenario, it's because I don't like to wipe a public seat or have time for five minutes of prep-work with wrapping paper.
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You're assuming that the jerk who used it before you didn't raise the seat - which is just rude.
 
Danoff
Ok, this one I don't get. Why does anyone argue with their wife about whether or not to put the seat down. There is one clear indisputable answer to the age old seat-down problem.... ready for it?

Put the freaking lid down!

It reduces the chance of something falling into the toilet unintentionally by 99.999% It also looks better and keeps the dog from drinking the toilet water.
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It isn't as if we leave the seat up on purpose. But when you are watching a close game and it can go either way you end up holding it. Then a time out is called and it goes to commercial break. You make a mad dash, drain things out, wash your hands and dash back to the TV. Seat is forgotten and remains up.

It isn't a back and forth about how I think it should stay up. I think it should stay down too, but sometimes I forget.


And my comment was just meant as a joke, but since you asked I answered.
 
FoolKiller
It isn't as if we leave the seat up on purpose. But when you are watching a close game and it can go either way you end up holding it. Then a time out is called and it goes to commercial break. You make a mad dash, drain things out, wash your hands and dash back to the TV. Seat is forgotten and remains up.

It isn't a back and forth about how I think it should stay up. I think it should stay down too, but sometimes I forget.
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The lid FK. Forget about the seat. The lid goes down - everytime.
 
Danoff
The lid FK. Forget about the seat. The lid goes down - everytime.
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My comment still applies. If I am in a hurry it is likely forgotten.

Unless I need to take a seat the seat and the lid move together.
 
Danoff
Couple of reasons I can think of

1) Privacy
2) Less splash-back on the pants
3) Toilet paper to prevent drips
4) All the urinals are busy
5) maybe it's one of those bathrooms that has the dreaded "trough"
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6) Having to stand embarassingly close to the urinal

Danoff
Put the freaking lid down!

It reduces the chance of something the kids falling into the toilet unintentionally by 99.999% It also looks better and keeps the dog kids from drinking the toilet water.
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Fixed.
 
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Haha, the "trough". Once, I went into a public restroom where water rinsed down walls the entire side of the room into drains at the bottom. You literally just peed on the walls.

Admittedly, it was kinda fun.
 
FoolKiller
It isn't as if we leave the seat up on purpose. But when you are watching a close game and it can go either way you end up holding it. Then a time out is called and it goes to commercial break. You make a mad dash, drain things out, wash your hands and dash back to the TV. Seat is forgotten and remains up.
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Sounds like someone is a prime candidate for a TiVo. ;)
 
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