Author Topic: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread (Read 3056697 times)

Triple Bob · « **Reply #12980 on:** August 17, 2019, 10:37:51 am »

Ron, whatever happened to your coolness...

valuator · « **Reply #12981 on:** August 20, 2019, 09:40:35 am »

Quote from: HeliDriver on August 16, 2019, 04:53:38 pm

Saw a Toyota Tundra in an odd, non-metallic beige colour the other day. Seemed really unusual to me, so I pointed it out to my wife and asked her what she thought of it. Her response was basically, “Blechh, that’s disgusting.”

I didn’t hate it that much, but certainly didn’t love it, and for sure would never buy it.

Anyway, not worth posting about, but then I saw a Tacoma in the same colour the next day. Then yesterday I saw a different Tacoma (this one had a snorkel) in the same colour. And WTF, just saw yet another one today?

Ok, so I guess it’s not that uncommon. Still ugly, but not uncommon. Funny how I never noticed these before. Looks like they’ve been selling this colour at least since 2016. Quicksand, I think?

Hey, they're all set for export to third world desert countries for military use!

Blueprint · « **Reply #12982 on:** August 20, 2019, 12:12:16 pm »

Quote from: valuator on August 20, 2019, 09:40:35 am

Quote from: HeliDriver on August 16, 2019, 04:53:38 pm
Saw a Toyota Tundra in an odd, non-metallic beige colour the other day. Seemed really unusual to me, so I pointed it out to my wife and asked her what she thought of it. Her response was basically, “Blechh, that’s disgusting.”

I didn’t hate it that much, but certainly didn’t love it, and for sure would never buy it.

Anyway, not worth posting about, but then I saw a Tacoma in the same colour the next day. Then yesterday I saw a different Tacoma (this one had a snorkel) in the same colour. And WTF, just saw yet another one today?

Ok, so I guess it’s not that uncommon. Still ugly, but not uncommon. Funny how I never noticed these before. Looks like they’ve been selling this colour at least since 2016. Quicksand, I think?

Hey, they're all set for export to third world desert countries for military use!

Popular desert colour indeed!

BWII · « **Reply #12983 on:** August 21, 2019, 08:57:55 am »

Quote from: KD on August 16, 2019, 06:37:20 pm

Quote from: HeliDriver on August 16, 2019, 04:53:38 pm
Saw a Toyota Tundra in an odd, non-metallic beige colour the other day. Seemed really unusual to me, so I pointed it out to my wife and asked her what she thought of it. Her response was basically, “Blechh, that’s disgusting.”

I didn’t hate it that much, but certainly didn’t love it, and for sure would never buy it.

Anyway, not worth posting about, but then I saw a Tacoma in the same colour the next day. Then yesterday I saw a different Tacoma (this one had a snorkel) in the same colour. And WTF, just saw yet another one today?

Ok, so I guess it’s not that uncommon. Still ugly, but not uncommon. Funny how I never noticed these before. Looks like they’ve been selling this colour at least since 2016. Quicksand, I think?

I don’t think it’s that bad for a truck. Not so great for a car. Imo it’s better than that putty colour that is trendy now and looks like primer.

Like leadfoot gray? Yah, facking disgusting. It's not even a colour.

OliverD · « **Reply #12984 on:** August 21, 2019, 09:13:12 am »

I like that a lot more than normal greys or silvers.

Bubba · « **Reply #12985 on:** August 21, 2019, 11:47:50 am »

Not me. It looks like floor paint.

valuator · « **Reply #12986 on:** August 21, 2019, 12:18:59 pm »

A colleague has a new Tacoma in that "cement grey" and I think it's great on that truck.

Fobroader · « **Reply #12987 on:** August 21, 2019, 12:41:34 pm »

Quote from: BWII on August 21, 2019, 08:57:55 am

Quote from: KD on August 16, 2019, 06:37:20 pm
Quote from: HeliDriver on August 16, 2019, 04:53:38 pm
Saw a Toyota Tundra in an odd, non-metallic beige colour the other day. Seemed really unusual to me, so I pointed it out to my wife and asked her what she thought of it. Her response was basically, “Blechh, that’s disgusting.”

I didn’t hate it that much, but certainly didn’t love it, and for sure would never buy it.

Anyway, not worth posting about, but then I saw a Tacoma in the same colour the next day. Then yesterday I saw a different Tacoma (this one had a snorkel) in the same colour. And WTF, just saw yet another one today?

Ok, so I guess it’s not that uncommon. Still ugly, but not uncommon. Funny how I never noticed these before. Looks like they’ve been selling this colour at least since 2016. Quicksand, I think?

I don’t think it’s that bad for a truck. Not so great for a car. Imo it’s better than that putty colour that is trendy now and looks like primer.

Like leadfoot gray? Yah, facking disgusting. It's not even a colour.

Thats actually a really nice color

Seafoam · « **Reply #12988 on:** August 21, 2019, 01:47:33 pm »

I like it . At least it is a different from the trend lately of all the brands having the same colours. Red,grey,silver, white,black repeat.

HeliDriver · « **Reply #12989 on:** August 21, 2019, 02:57:29 pm »

Seems to be a trend towards these non-metallic paints. Not sure I’m sold on the greys and browns, but I kind of like it on the brighter blues, greens, and even orange.

Maybe other companies are doing it, too, but I notice it most on the Ram pickups. Has kind of a 70s feel to it, which I think is neat.

Blueprint · « **Reply #12990 on:** August 22, 2019, 09:01:58 pm »

On the way to work: mint '95-'99 Tercel DX sedan, impressive.

On the way back: new Sprinter RV conversion with Montana plates (in Montreal...), a very rusty 4-door Sidekick with New-York plates and a zowy 4-seat dune buggy that looked fresh and modern in a very Hot Wheels-like metallic yellow-green.

blur911 · « **Reply #12991 on:** August 23, 2019, 09:31:26 am »

On the way back from work, Audi S6, the one with the V10

BWII · « **Reply #12992 on:** August 26, 2019, 09:11:00 am »

On the way to work this AM, dead cat in the middle of my lane.

Getting nearer...going to go over it...and it stands up!

Turns out it's a squirrel

And it's friggin HUGE! Huge I tell you!

I brake for fear of destroying the Sonic...and he scampers off the road in search of safety and more nuts. Might even be someone's pet. Never seen a squirrel that big.

Serniter · « **Reply #12993 on:** August 26, 2019, 09:35:45 am »

^^Those GIFs are funny!

Fobroader · « **Reply #12994 on:** August 26, 2019, 12:59:17 pm »

Thanks BW...that made my otherwise shitty morning

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #12995 on:** August 26, 2019, 01:01:12 pm »

haha - that is an awesome retelling of a harrowing event.

Scaerio · « **Reply #12996 on:** August 27, 2019, 01:01:21 am »

Spotted during Monday’s morning commute...

Brig · « **Reply #12997 on:** August 27, 2019, 07:12:32 am »

Leaving downtown Toronto yesterday, beside me, then behind me... a Rolls Royce Phantom. Either these guys were comically short, or the car is massive, because once they were behind me, all I could see of the driver were his sunglasses and the top of his head above the steering wheel. Quite funny.

Does it not come with adjustable seats? Very awkwardly-proportioned vehicle, IMO. Giant wheels, tiny trunk, long nose.

Scaerio · « **Reply #12998 on:** August 30, 2019, 10:48:48 am »

Yesterday on the way home...

Blueprint · « **Reply #12999 on:** August 30, 2019, 03:39:38 pm »

Quote from: Scaerio on August 30, 2019, 10:48:48 am

Yesterday on the way home...

Loved these!

Much better greenhouse than the Camaro I'm driving this week