#battery additives

[ulkachemical]

Battery Additives: Extensive care for your Batteries

Battery additives are indispensable components in the realm of energy storage, significantly enhancing the performance of lead-acid batteries. These specially formulated compounds play a crucial role in mitigating common issues such as sulfation, reduced conductivity, and self-discharge that can impact battery longevity and functionality. As essential catalysts, battery additives contribute to optimizing overall battery performance, making them an integral part of the evolving landscape of energy storage solutions.

Types of Battery Additives:

Various types of additives are employed to enhance lead acid battery functionality. Conductive additives improve electrical conductivity, facilitating efficient charge and discharge cycles. Anti-sulfation additives are pivotal in preventing sulfation, a common problem that can drastically reduce battery life. Electrolyte additives stabilize and enhance the overall performance of the battery's electrolyte solution. Each type of additive addresses specific challenges, collectively working to extend the life and improve the efficiency of lead-acid batteries.

Benefits of Battery Additives:

The benefits of battery additives span a spectrum that directly contributes to the longevity and efficiency of lead-acid batteries. By preventing sulfation, these additives extend battery life, ensuring a consistent and reliable power supply. Improved conductivity aids in faster charging and discharging, making the battery more responsive to energy demands. Additionally, additives help reduce self-discharge, ensuring that stored energy is retained over longer periods. These advantages collectively make battery additives a key element in maximizing the performance of lead-acid batteries.

How to Use Battery Additives:

Effectively using battery additives involves a straightforward process that begins with determining the appropriate dosage based on the battery size and condition. Following the manufacturer's recommendations for application is crucial, ensuring that the additives are evenly distributed within the battery. Users should observe safety precautions, such as wearing protective gear and working in a well-ventilated area, during the application process. Proper usage of battery additives is essential for realizing their full potential in enhancing battery performance.

Common Misconceptions about Battery Additives:

Addressing common misconceptions about battery additives is vital to provide users with accurate information. One prevalent myth is that additives are a quick fix for all battery issues. In reality, while they provide substantial benefits, additives cannot reverse severe damage or compensate for fundamental battery problems. It's crucial to understand that additives work best as preventive measures and enhancers rather than as miraculous solutions. Clarifying these misconceptions enables users to have realistic expectations regarding the capabilities of battery additives.

Case Studies and Testimonials:

Real-life examples and testimonials offer compelling evidence of the positive impact of battery additives on lead acid batteries. Users have reported extended battery life, improved performance, and reduced maintenance costs after incorporating additives into their battery care routines. These case studies and testimonials serve as valuable insights into the tangible benefits of additives, reinforcing their efficacy in optimizing battery functionality and overall performance.

Safety Considerations:

Ensuring safety when using battery additives is paramount. Users must adhere to safety guidelines provided by manufacturers, including proper handling, storage, and disposal practices. Using additives in a well-ventilated area and wearing protective gear, such as gloves and goggles, minimizes the risk of exposure. Proper disposal methods must be followed to prevent environmental harm. Emphasizing safety considerations underscores the responsible use of battery additives and promotes a secure and environmentally conscious approach to their application.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, battery additives for lead acid batteries play a pivotal role in enhancing performance and extending lifespan. By addressing common issues such as sulfation, reduced conductivity, and self-discharge, these additives contribute to a more reliable and efficient energy storage solution. When used responsibly and by safety guidelines, battery additives have the potential to revolutionize the way we manage and maximize the capabilities of lead-acid batteries. Their diverse benefits make them a valuable asset in the pursuit of sustainable and optimized energy storage solutions.

[bitacrytic]

A SHORT STORY

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More TDJ/TWOE Parallels

[queermania]

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[blackwaxidol]

Hm... generally I've drawn him with flat teeth like his mother, but maybe I should give La'zaar little fangs...

[stars-inthe-sky]

UGH.

[kafkaoftherubble]

Dear emperor is about politics and the horrors of man made gods, how we sometimes idolize people to the point of worship.

But actually it's about the complex friendship between Ira and Edith, how politics tore them apart but their genuine mutual (platonic) love and respect for each other brought them together in the end and made Ira give Edith a second chance. He missed the friend he once had and eventually let her challenge his political beliefs because he just wanted her back.

BUT ACTUALLY dear emperor is about how disabled people and people who look different deserve to live.

Brandi was born with mental health issues while Ira's disabilities came later in life after serving in the military. They both deserve help, not because they're good people, but because they're human and as humans, we need to help each other.

Lewis has no disability but he has a birthmark that has made him stand out. He's been mocked for it and it sometimes it's almost a disability because the uneducated masses assume it's dangerous or some kind of disease or that he's dangerous because of it. It's just a way his face looks!!

And Edith. Her disability (left arm stuff) is self inflicted and so what? Even if she has it because of a stupid mistake, she deserves help as well. Even people who didn't think things through and are now disabled because of a dumb mistake deserve help. Someone who lost a limb doing a dumb trick deserves as much help and support as someone who lost one in a car accident.

Dear emperor is about love and kindness, how we have to be kind and help everyone, even if it means sacrificing luxuries or large amounts of our time and energy. As people who can help, we should.

Bruh, my late-night brain leaps into any sort of imagination easily (too easily in fact), and THIS? This created a whole ass studio of you on red velvety sofa, and then a bespectacled woman interviewer is sitting about one leg apart from you, and then there's a marble-constructed fireplace kinda thing behind you two, and because I don't know how you look, you're just Haanit-but-a-bit-smaller on a sofa, and you're basically being interviewed and the bespectacled woman took her glasses off and chewed on the tip while nodding attentively.

I'll say, with the way you let their lives play out in the story, it's more than just "disabled people deserve to live." It's that they are capable of feats and contributions as any able-bodied and/or neurotypical people. They are remaking countless lives—their enemies', their allies', and above all, their compatriots'—with their own striving. And it wasn't necessarily done despite their disabilities, or that they managed to scale hardship and achieve greatness equaled to an able-bodied/neurotypical folk. It's that their experience directly impacted them and shaped them such that they made their own unique contributions. They knew things the other folks didn't know, and because of that, their voices enriched the collective discourse and understanding of what it means to be in a community we called society.

All that mandates about being "normal" or "approved by State" has created only a very specific kind of people with uniform ideas which leads to stagnation. If Edith and Co. had been removed because they didn't conform to a narrow band of what counts as "normal and non-defective," then Odeda would only continue its fall.

It's not about how diversity, including disabled people, is good for a population. It's about why.

[hillsofuhhtennessee]

cursed ideas I’ve had for a while: Velvet having godawful mascot/fursuit sex (with a character too edgy to even refer to publicly lol), and some kind of deliberately stupid mechanophilia or inanimate TF with them.

even more cursed idea: combine the two and have them screw some manky old animatronic as a mockery of 80s nostalgia or something. People really liked “kiss 2.0 as a janky old robot band” as a concept so there’s more overlap than you’d think.

even more cursed: I’m hardly familiar with the intricacies of FNAF (I like the concept but lost interest after the first few games) but man Mangle would be such an awful choice for that, especially with canon noncompliant fake fur covering vs hard plastic. “Crusty old eldritch abomination of a robot fox” is just such a concept regardless of deeper lore. It’s just so disgusting and ridiculous it seems way too entertaining and I can’t resist dumb crossovers. Even if I genericized it to avoid having to read up on all the lore, it would still be really obvious what I’m ripping off lol

I really don’t make Velvet as gross or aggressive as canon because I’m just too obsessed with making big scary character uwu vulnerable and soft. I should make them more accurately nasty more often tbh (though I also do it for other people’s sanity lol)

[appleciders]

trying to get a new prescription for the meds that i’ve taken for the past three years like going through the trials of heracles

[ulkachemical]

Enhance Battery Performance with Ulka Gold: A Reliable Battery Additive

In the world of batteries, performance is paramount. Whether it’s powering our vehicles, electronic devices, or backup power systems, we rely on batteries to deliver consistent and reliable performance. As a leading manufacturer of battery additives, Ulka Chemicals introduces Ulka Gold, a trusted additive designed to enhance battery performance and prolong lifespan. In this article, we’ll delve into the benefits of Ulka Gold and how it serves as a reliable solution for improving battery performance.

Introducing Ulka Gold: A Game-Changing Battery Additive

Ulka Gold is a premium battery additive formulated by Ulka Chemicals to address common challenges associated with battery performance. Designed to improve battery efficiency, lifespan, and reliability, Ulka Gold offers a range of benefits that make it an indispensable addition to any battery system.

Benefits of Ulka Gold Battery Additive:

1. Enhanced Battery Life: Ulka Gold works by reducing internal resistance within the battery, resulting in improved charge acceptance and reduced degradation over time. By optimizing battery performance, Ulka Gold helps extend the lifespan of batteries, reducing the need for frequent replacements and saving costs in the long run.

2. Improved Charge Retention: One of the key advantages of Ulka Gold is its ability to enhance charge retention in batteries. By preventing the buildup of sulfation and other harmful deposits on battery plates, Ulka Gold ensures that batteries maintain their charge capacity for longer periods, even during extended periods of storage or inactivity.

3. Increased Energy Efficiency: With Ulka Gold, batteries operate more efficiently, delivering higher energy output for longer durations. This increased energy efficiency translates to improved performance in a variety of applications, from automotive and industrial to renewable energy systems and consumer electronics.

4. Reduced Maintenance Requirements: By optimizing battery performance and minimizing internal resistance, Ulka Gold helps reduce maintenance requirements for batteries. With fewer instances of sulfation, corrosion, and other common issues, batteries treated with Ulka Gold require less frequent maintenance and downtime, resulting in increased reliability and productivity.

5. Environmentally Friendly: Ulka Gold is formulated using environmentally friendly materials, making it a sustainable choice for battery enhancement. By extending the lifespan of batteries and reducing the need for replacements, Ulka Gold helps minimize waste and environmental impact associated with battery disposal.

Why Choose Ulka Gold?

1. Proven Performance: Ulka Gold is backed by extensive research and development, as well as rigorous testing to ensure its effectiveness in improving battery performance. With a track record of success in diverse applications, Ulka Gold is trusted by battery manufacturers and users worldwide.

2. Customized Solutions: Ulka Chemicals offers customized formulations of Ulka Gold to suit the specific requirements of different battery types and applications. Whether it’s lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries, or nickel-metal hydride batteries, Ulka Gold can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each battery system.

3. Industry-Leading Expertise: With decades of experience in the battery industry, Ulka Chemicals is a trusted name in battery additives and solutions. Our team of experts is committed to providing unparalleled technical support and customer service, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible solutions for their battery enhancement needs.

Ulka Gold represents a reliable and effective solution for improving battery performance across a wide range of applications. With its ability to enhance battery life, charge retention, energy efficiency, and reliability, Ulka Gold offers tangible benefits for battery manufacturers, end-users, and the environment alike. Choose Ulka Gold from Ulka Chemicals and experience the difference it can make in optimizing your battery systems for peak performance and longevity.

[techdriveplay]

What Is the Average Price of an Electric Scooter?

Electric scooters have become a popular mode of transportation, offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional vehicles. As more people look into this convenient travel option, a common question arises: what is the average price of an electric scooter? The average price of an electric scooter can range from USD 300 to USD 1,500, depending on factors such as brand,…

[digimarketresearch]

Battery Additives Market Size, Share, Trends, Global Demand, Growth and Opportunity Analysis

"Data Bridge Market research has recently published the comprehensive business research on Global Battery Additives Market includes historic data, present market trends, future product environment, marketing strategies, technological innovation, upcoming technologies, emerging trends or opportunities, and the technical progress in the related industry. Battery Additives Market analysis report covers detailed value chain analysis of the market.

Battery Additives Market business report provides exact information about market trends, industrial changes, and consumer behaviour etc. The report assists in outlining brand awareness, market landscape, possible future issues, industry trends and customer behaviour about  industry which eventually leads to advanced business strategies. Being a verified and reliable source of information, this market research report offers a telescopic view of the existing market trends, emerging products, situations and opportunities that drives the business in the right direction of success. The Battery Additives Market business report has been framed with the proper use of tools like SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces analysis methods.

Access Full 350 Pages PDF Report @

The battery additives market is expected to witness market growth at a rate of 9.33% in the forecast period of 2021 to 2028. Data Bridge Market Research report on battery additives market provides analysis and insights regarding the various factors expected to be prevalent throughout the forecast period while providing their impacts on the market’s growth. The rise in the awareness concerning the environment which leads to the augmenting the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles is escalating the growth of battery additives market.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the product portfolios of the top players in the Battery Additives Market.

Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on the upcoming technologies, R&D activities, and product launches in the market.

Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of the market strategies, geographic and business segments of the leading players in the market.

Market Development: Comprehensive information about emerging markets. This report analyzes the market for various segments across geographies.

Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the Battery Additives Market.

Table of Content:

Section 01: Executive Summary

Section 02: Scope of The Report

Section 03: Research Methodology

Section 04: Introduction

Section 05: Market Landscape

Section 06: Market Sizing

Section 07: Five Forces Analysis

Section 08: Market Segmentation by Product

Section 09: Market Segmentation by Application

Section 10: Customer Landscape

Section 11: Market Segmentation by End-User

Section 12: Regional Landscape

Section 13: Decision Framework

Section 14: Drivers and Challenges

Section 15: Market Trends

Section 16: Competitive Landscape

Section 17: Company Profiles

Section 18: Appendix

The following are the regions covered in this report.

North America [U.S., Canada, Mexico]

Europe [Germany, UK, France, Italy, Rest of Europe]

Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific]

South America [Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America]

The Middle East & Africa [GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa]

This study answers to the below key questions:

What are the key factors driving the Battery Additives Market?

What are the challenges to market growth?

Who are the key players in the Battery Additives Market?

What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key players?

The major players covered in the battery additives market report are Cabot Corporation, Hammond Group, Inc., Orion Engineered Carbons SA, Imerys, 3M, Altana AG, Borregaard, HOPAX, PENOX S.A., SGL Carbon, Prince International Corporation, Re-Tron Technologies, Inc., MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc, Atomized Products Group Inc, TAB-PRO LLC. Fastenal Company, TCI America, Total Battery., US Research Nanomaterials, Inc., among other domestic and global players. Market share data is available for global, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America separately. DBMR analysts understand competitive strengths and provide competitive analysis for each competitor separately.

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[aimarketresearch]

Battery Additives Market Size, Share, Trends, Demand, Growth and Competitive Outlook

Data Bridge Market research has recently published the comprehensive business research on Global Battery Additives Market includes historic data, present market trends, future product environment, marketing strategies, technological innovation, upcoming technologies, emerging trends or opportunities, and the technical progress in the related industry. Battery Additives Market analysis report covers detailed value chain analysis of the market.

Battery Additives Market business report provides exact information about market trends, industrial changes, and consumer behaviour etc. The report assists in outlining brand awareness, market landscape, possible future issues, industry trends and customer behaviour about  industry which eventually leads to advanced business strategies. Being a verified and reliable source of information, this market research report offers a telescopic view of the existing market trends, emerging products, situations and opportunities that drives the business in the right direction of success. The Battery Additives Market business report has been framed with the proper use of tools like SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces analysis methods.

Access Full 350 Pages PDF Report @

The battery additives market is expected to witness market growth at a rate of 9.33% in the forecast period of 2021 to 2028. Data Bridge Market Research report on battery additives market provides analysis and insights regarding the various factors expected to be prevalent throughout the forecast period while providing their impacts on the market’s growth. The rise in the awareness concerning the environment which leads to the augmenting the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles is escalating the growth of battery additives market.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the product portfolios of the top players in the Battery Additives Market.

Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on the upcoming technologies, R&D activities, and product launches in the market.

Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of the market strategies, geographic and business segments of the leading players in the market.

Market Development: Comprehensive information about emerging markets. This report analyzes the market for various segments across geographies.

Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the Battery Additives Market.

Table of Content:

Section 01: Executive Summary

Section 02: Scope of The Report

Section 03: Research Methodology

Section 04: Introduction

Section 05: Market Landscape

Section 06: Market Sizing

Section 07: Five Forces Analysis

Section 08: Market Segmentation by Product

Section 09: Market Segmentation by Application

Section 10: Customer Landscape

Section 11: Market Segmentation by End-User

Section 12: Regional Landscape

Section 13: Decision Framework

Section 14: Drivers and Challenges

Section 15: Market Trends

Section 16: Competitive Landscape

Section 17: Company Profiles

Section 18: Appendix

The following are the regions covered in this report.

North America [U.S., Canada, Mexico]

Europe [Germany, UK, France, Italy, Rest of Europe]

Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific]

South America [Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America]

The Middle East & Africa [GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa]

This study answers to the below key questions:

What are the key factors driving the Battery Additives Market?

What are the challenges to market growth?

Who are the key players in the Battery Additives Market?

What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key players?

The major players covered in the battery additives market report are Cabot Corporation, Hammond Group, Inc., Orion Engineered Carbons SA, Imerys, 3M, Altana AG, Borregaard, HOPAX, PENOX S.A., SGL Carbon, Prince International Corporation, Re-Tron Technologies, Inc., MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc, Atomized Products Group Inc, TAB-PRO LLC. Fastenal Company, TCI America, Total Battery., US Research Nanomaterials, Inc., among other domestic and global players. Market share data is available for global, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America separately. DBMR analysts understand competitive strengths and provide competitive analysis for each competitor separately.

Browse Trending Reports:

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About Data Bridge Market Research:

Data Bridge set forth itself as an unconventional and neoteric Market research and consulting firm with unparalleled level of resilience and integrated approaches. We are determined to unearth the best market opportunities and foster efficient information for your business to thrive in the market. Data Bridge endeavors to provide appropriate solutions to the complex business challenges and initiates an effortless decision-making process.

Contact Us:

Data Bridge Market Research

US: +1 888 387 2818

UK: +44 208 089 1725

Hong Kong: +852 8192 7475

Email: corporatesales@databridgemarketresearch.com

[topurologist]

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[prickly-paprikash]

Kendrick doesn't just hate Drake as a person. He hates the very idea of Drake.

Hip-Hop is rooted in revolution. In defiance. These are the songs of an oppressed group of people, and decades upon decades people have hated it. Accused of being meaningless and invalid. Media outlets took steps to belittle hip-hop and make sure it isn't recognized as an art form and as a means to fight back.

2Pac spoke of wealth disparity and inequality. Tupac was literally a member of a communist organization when he was younger and never stopped speaking against capitalism.

Lauryn Hill spoke of the struggles a woman faces. Not just women, but black women. Salt-N-Peppa. Queen Latifah. MISSY FUCKING ELLIOT.

N.W.A made sure people knew about police brutality and violence against the Black community.

And now, in this day and age, we're also experiencing an explosion of Queer Hip-Hop. Lil Nas X is at the forefront of this. Lil Uzi Vert came out as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, even when they knew that a lot of their fans would never use it or even respect them for it. Auntie Diaries, a song about a young man who grew up in a transphobic environment and bought into those beliefs, but could never fully do it because his Uncle loved him so much and taught him a lot of life lessons, and that wisdom translated to him accepting his cousin as a woman as well.

Drake is none of that.

He's the perfect representation of what people think hip-hop is. Flexing. Posturing. Objectifying women. A fucker so insecure he bought 2Pac's ring just to feel like he's part of the black community. Rejected by Rihanna publicly. Tried to groom Millie Bobby Brown. Kissed and inappropriately touched an underage girl during his concert. His songs have inspired so many young boys to treat girls like shit. His belief that the amount of rings and chains and cars he has is the true meaning of success.

Additional Edit: This is my fault. If this post gains more views, then it would be remiss of me not to add to this. It was my fault to begin with, not stating this beforehand because while I did know, I got lost in celebrating Hip-Hop in a place that doesn't usually do so, and rightfully so.

2Pac did fight for wealth equality and better social living for the black community. He also has a long, long history of battery, domestic abuse, and sexual harassment against women. Specifically against women of color. He made a song to celebrate his own mother, but outright refused to give the same show of respect to other women in his life. His hypocritical nature was brushed off in later decades, just the way I did now.

N.W.A is the same. Sexual assault charges, violence—they spoke of Police reform, but refuses to give the same treatment back towards the women in their lives.

50 cent refuses to backtrack on any of his misogynistic lyrics.

Modern rappers of today, such as the dead XXXtentacion. 6ix9ine. Kodak Black.

I do love Hip-Hop. I love rap. And the music itself has always been anti-authoritarian at its core, because those are its roots. And I was happy that circles that did not normally know of it or enjoy it were getting into it, even for one thing like this rap feud.

Lil Nas X, Little Simz, Childish Gambino, Missy Elliot, Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill—rappers who have at the very least consistently tried to put their money where their mouth is. Who have tried to act in accordance to what they rap and write and sing for.

@shehungthemoon @ohsugarsims finnthehumanmp3 were the ones who rightfully clarified in the comments. I know an apology won't correct my hypocrisy or my stupidity. I should have added all of this before making this post, but I wanted so badly to celebrate a genre of music but failed to do my due diligence in showing a better, holistic view of it. If anyone felt triggered, offended, troubled, frustrated or any other intense negative emotions surrounding this, please do block me. I'm sorry.

[the-bearer-of-bad-ideas]

Hi. Elite by chinozo is child rukacore. To me [ruka was a gifted kid in her childhood forever real to me]

gifted kid -> depressed burnout pipeline ruka real

[gallusrostromegalus]

The Van Has Officially Declared It Spooky Season

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I've got my parent's van for the week and it seems determined to establish my status as The Local Cryptid by terrorizing an innocent 7-11 clerk.

...I might need to back up a bit.

My mother is an eminently sensible woman who knows herself well, and when The Plauge hit, she knew she'd need some sort of mentally and physically engaging craft project to keep herself from going insane and massacring the local zoning and water management boards (even if they have it coming). So she and Dad acquired a utility van and converted it into a camper van because while they love camping, they're past the age where their joints and immune systems will tolerate sleeping on the cold ground in a nylon tent.

They did a terrific job of it and my mom taught herself woodworking and carpentry and now the van has it's own cabinets, fold-away dining table, and removable queen-sized bed with memory foam mattress. My Dad was already a computer engineer, but he learned the dark magics of automotive software and electronics to install after-market backup cameras, a media player that would take a terabyte hard drive and a solar-powered battery and outlet so they could wake up and just turn on the kettle and griddle for breakfast without having to exit the van into a cold morning on an empty stomach.

Truly, the height of Camping Luxury.

My parents are both in their mid-seventies and my primary life goal is to be at least half as cool and hale as they are when I get old.

Anyway, they take it out at least a dozen times a year and it works fabulously, but, being as I am on good terms with my parents and also finishing the process of moving house, I've been borrowing it to move large and cumbersome objects that will not fit in the back of my equally lovely but minuscule Honda hatchback.

It's a Great Van. Very easy and comfortable to drive. Stunningly good MPG for it's size. The best cruise control I've ever had in a car.

It's just also. Quirky. Mischievous, even.

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If this van has a fault its that it bears the unfortunate affliction that all lightly used white utility vans have in that the combination of an utter lack of branding features and the large dent/scrape I accidentally put on it while trying to escape a Denny's last Thanksgiving means that this vehicle is one addition of a Badly Spray-Painted "FREE CANDY" on the side away from being the sort of vehicle you see in an edgy horror movie.

It's got the same issue that Doberman Dogs have where they look like the sort of creature that likes to snack on toddler's faces whilst actually having personalities made of marshmallow fluff. This vehicle is unnecessarily menacing and I think nothing short of an airbrushed Epic Van Wizard will correct this. People see this van pull up and lean over and squint suspiciously at me when the driver's side door opens, and then look moderately confused when, instead of Charles Manson, a small, potato-shaped creature with neon purple hair and a statistically unlikely assortment of dogs emerges.

My own two dogs, Herschel the Hanukkah Goblin/Corgi and Charleston Chew The Taco Dumpster Dog, Do Not Like The Van. Even with the bed in it, they have a tendency to slide and roll around in the back, and both WILL chew through dog saftey belts or other attempts to secure them in there.

On the other hand, my house mate's dog, an exceptionally tall standard poodle whom we lovingly call "The Creature", loves the Van because SHE wears her doggy seat-belt with only mild complaining and gets to sit up in the passenger seat like A People.

Also like A People, The Creature likes to stand and walk around on her hind legs. It doesn't hurt her and it's entirely voluntary, but every so often I will feel a hand on my arm and instead of my husband or friend, it's a canine that's taller than I am on her hind legs who wants to stare at my face with soulful, concerned eyes. The Creature's favorite thing is that she is exactly the right height for me to hold her arm in Genteel Fashion and walk around the pet food or hardware store with her like I'm a count escorting a debutante around a royal ball.

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As it stands, I am set to inherit this vehicle whenever my Honda gives up the ghost, and I fully intend to paint an Epic Van Wizard on it when that time comes.

The other peculiarity of The Van is that while Dad did manage to successfully install all his after-market electronics, not all the electronics get along. Sometimes, they fight for Dominance. The Terabyte Music Player and the Backup Camera have a particularly contentious relationship, and turning on the music has about a 25% chance of turning on the backup camera as well, and turning on the Backup Camera is equally likely to turn on the music.

Firthermore, The Van has a favorite song.

I am not kidding that Dad filled an entire terabyte hard drive with music and the software to sort it via the radio controls, but of all the Early Boomer Dad Rock (Kingston Trio over The Eagles) and Irish Folk and Symphonies and the entire discography of Weird Al Yankovic, The Van's favorite song- The one it picks to play as victory music every time it beats the Backup Camera at their weird electronic game of rock-paper-scissors -is The Liberty Bell March by John Phillip Sousa.

You all know this song already.

...but in case you've forgotten the tune:

Yeah.

The Van's favorite song is the goddamn Monty Python's Flying Circus Theme Music.

It does not play this song at a normal volume.

Every time I turn on the Backup Camera and it manages to turn the music player on as well, The Van insists on absolutely blasting this nonsense on at the maximum volume it's physically capable of producing, which I know is loud enough to be heard from the Denver International Airport's Pickup zone when they Van decided to start playing it from the economy lot about half a mile away.

Perhaps it's The Van's way of honoring the aesthetic sensibilities and sonic enthusiasm of Mr. Sousa.

...I can't help but wonder if the purpose of an Epic Van Wizard is to control this sort of faerie-like malarkey, and channel these chaotic energies into things like Spell of Don't Break Down In Nevada or Enchantment Of Always Have Good Parking.

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So last Friday the 13th, I get a call from my friend and housemate, at said airport.

It's roughly 11PM at night, and I have already retired for the evening. I am in the exact minimum of clothing required to be a decent housemate and not scandalize the neighbors should I happen to walk by a window. My feet are up. There is a cat in my lap and fictional British people murdering each other in highly inventive fashion on the tv. -But my friend has returned from her friend's wedding,and either American or United Airlines has managed to lose her luggage, including, among other valuable possessions, the keys to her car. ...So she cannot just drive home as originally planned.

There are, as luck would have it, her spare set of keys not eight feet from me.

Being a good and decent person, I agree to bring the spare keys to her so she may get home before daybreak and not spend a semester's worth of tuition on an uber across the greater Denver traffic jam.

Being also that she Loves Activities, and it's her mom we're going to pick up, I elect to take along The Creature.

I am primarily focused on remembering how to get to the airport and not leaving my friend's spare keys on the counter, so I throw on a pair of flip-flops, step outside, remember that it's AUTUMN and my minimal evening attire is not sufficient thermal protection, step back in, grab the first coat in the closet I lay hands on, pull it on, check that I have her keys again and leave.

The trip to the airport is largely unremarkable, save that it becomes necessary for me to put on sunglasses to drive, despite it being nearly the witching hour and almost entirely darker than the inside of a cow.

It's necessary because this blissful darkness of night is violently punctured by a startling number of cars that seem to have installed miniaturized but no less powerful lighthouse bulbs in where their headlights ought to go so the oncoming traffic and sports cars that insist on tailgating me in the slow lane alike illuminate the road and my mirrors with the kind of radiance I'd normally associate with the arrival of a Seraphim.

I arrive at the distant highly discounted airport car lot where my housemate is waiting, deeply apologetic. It's nothing. I say. Once I see that your car starts up, I'm gonna go to that 7-11 across the way that I parked in front of, get a slurpee or something and I'll see you at home.

While she is retrieving her vehicle (an equally eccentric but much more stately Subaru that is old enough to be elected to congress) I rifle through the loose change in the glove box and discover that I have exactly $6.66 in small bills and coins. The Subaru, continuing it's long voyage into vehicular immortality, immediately starts up.

Upon her return, we all remember that my friend had all her camping gear in the backseat of the car and there is no room for The Creature to ride home with her parent, so I again assure her it's nothing, and will just take The Creature into the 7-11 with me. She is trained as a service animal and needs the practice after the plague.

I wave my friend off and turn to enter the 7-11.

I promptly trip over the jutting back bumper of The Van and fall, cartoonishly, face-first onto the sidewalk.

Fortunately, I have a lot of practice falling on my face, and have learned not to throw my hands out but instead cover my face, so my unexpected self-inflicted attempted curb-stomping lightly scrapes my hairline and nothing else -my sunglasses even stay in place- and I get up and resume my quest for a slurpee.

It's well known that the airport is a lawless place, and the 7-11 across from the discounted airport parking at the stroke of midnight is no exception.

I know it's the stroke of Midnight because there's one of those Audubon society bird-call clocks that makes bird noises, and my arrival is heralded by the twittering call of a Summer Tanager. I am almost charmed enough by the unusual choice of chronological device to excuse the exorbitant Airport-adjacent mark-up of Slurpee prices. I stand at the machine for some time, trying to decide on a size for the price and guess what the fuck "Blue Lighting Blast" is supposed to taste like.

The Creature is being Very Polite but is somewhat agitated, I assume because she *just* saw her mother for the first time in three days and then she LEFT with no explanation, so The Creature is on her hind legs, staring woefully into my eyes, asking to be escorted around the 7-11. Even though that's not what she's not supposed to be doing, there's nobody else in here, so I let her hang off my arm and discuss various Slurpee Flavor options with her.

We eventually decide on an experiment in which I try a Small Blue Lightning Blast, and discover it tastes a bit like licking a nintendo cartridge but in a pleasantly satisfying way.

I go up to pay and realize something is amiss.

The Cashier is a young man staring at me with wide eyes, one had over the register and the other wrapped up in his rosary.

I look down at myself.

In my haste to reunite my friend with her spare keys and service animal, I had left the house in the following accoutrements:

Flip Flops. Not matching. It's below freezing outside. That last part is not particularly odd footwear for the weather in for Colorado, but it's an important detail for the rest of the ensemble.

Assorted scrapes, bruises, cuts and welts on my arms and legs that come with doing outdoor work and living in a house with three dogs and a fully-clawed cat that all want to be in my lap all the time. It's cold out, so vasoconstriction has pulled the blood away from my skin, a trait that served my ancestors well during the last Ice Age, but leaves me with pale skin to contrast the various wounds and I look like a corpse that fell out of the back of a pickup truck.

The black Bootyshorts with "CRYPTID" painted in bright red gothic font across my ass, that @theshitpostcalligrapher gave me for my wedding present.

A peculiar but extremely comfortable garment that straddles the line between "Lacy Camisole" and "Industrial-Strength Sports Bra" like the Ever Given straddling the Suez Canal. It is also Bright Red. with black accents.

The Jacket I had grabbed out of the closet, which is in fact, a black Velour Dinner Jacket.

The Tokyo-Ghoul inspired reusable anti-covid mask a friend made me with the set of Coyote Teeth.

My sunglasses, which are shaped like a Halloween Bat. The lenses are the wings and the body is the nose bridge. It is ALSO bright red.

A Very Large and remarkably Humanoid Poodle that I have been audibly affectionately calling "Dear Creature" who is hanging off my arm like she's my Prom Date.

The Very Large and remarkably Humanoid Poodle is ALSO dressed up in a black Dog Sweater that has white bones printed on it to look like its an X-ray jacket showing off her skeleton.

I look like I am taking my Very Fancy Werewolf Girlfriend to a particularly casual Dinner Party for Vampires, but the thing that's really selling it and probably alarming the kid the most is the fun accessory I acquired in the parking lot not five minutes earlier:

The "Small Scrape At my Hairline" is actually a painless but PROFUSELY bleeding head wound that I had somehow entirely failed to notice covering my face, neck, decolletage and magnificent cleavage with blood like a Tarantino Film Extra.

This does explain why The Creature has been delicately trying to use her bodyweight to push me down onto the floor for the last ten minutes. So I don't injure myself while we wait for the paramedics she hoped this kid called to arrive, you see.

The Creature has such a High and Naive Opinion of humanity.

I decide this social situation is already fucked, and the only way out is through, and with haste, before I start dripping on the floor.

"Hi there!" I say cheerfully, to indicate this is a visually alarming but not terribly serious situation. "Just a Small Slurpee!"

The Cashier has entered the relevant code into the register before I finish the sentence. His gaze flicks off me just long enough to look at the total, and he grips his Rosary harder.

$6.66

"Oh cool! I have exact change!" I say, taking the money out of my as-yet-unsanguined pocket without looking and slap it down on the counter. "You have a good night and be safe out there!" I wave, leaving.

I get in The Van, mortified, buckle The Creature up, and as I make to leave, I have to put it in reverse, which automatically turns on the backup Camera.

It also turns on the music player.

I make eye contact with the cashier as the dulcet tones of John Phillip Sousa boom from the van hard enough to make the windshield and the windows of the 7-11 rattle for the nine-and-a-half seconds I have to wait to be able to turn the volume back down. Not knowing what else to to, I give him a thumbs up, and leave.

Anyway, now I know what my Future Van Wizard has got to be dressed like, and what their familiar is.

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