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[pakyooh]

I've held back from getting this camera for months but finally decided why not just go for it since I got tired of lugging my DSLR around whenever we go on vacation. more...

Fujifilm X100T : Battery Charger via USB : Fujifilm Instax SP-1 Printer

 

[Scepticalscribe]

I've held back from getting this camera for months but finally decided why not just go for it since I got tired of lugging my DSLR around whenever we go on vacation. more...

Fujifilm X100T : Battery Charger via USB : Fujifilm Instax SP-1 Printer

Enjoy the camera, enjoy using it, and enjoy the sheer portability such a camera allows you.

 

[Ulenspiegel]

The Explorer is the model I tend to buy, and I find it excellent; as they seem to get lost (or, occasionally stolen), I find myself replacing them fairly regularly. Enjoy it, anyway.

Thank you. S, I always have one on me. Probably for the same reason as you. (God knows in what places on earth do we have to spend days or weeks ).
I decided to go with the Explorer and not the Plus version, and buy additionally the mini screwdriver as I don't need a "pen" in a multitool. (Anyway, it's not a Montblanc ).

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Thank you. S, I always have one on me. Probably for the same reason as you. (God knows in what places on earth do we have to spend days or weeks ).
I decided to go with the Explorer and not the Plus version, and buy additionally the mini screwdriver as I don't need a "pen" in a multitool. (Anyway, it's not a Montblanc ).

Oddly enough, I have found the Explorer to be a wonderful knife; discreet, not too heavy, extraordinarily useful, perfect in a briefcase (it often - not always - travels in mine, but I need to remember to transfer it to a suitcase when I am travelling abroad), and it is the only one I find myself buying (and replacing).

The pen is supposed to be useful in the lashing rain should you need to make a mark on a map, or something of the sort. Much though I love my Mont Blancs, they are not really designed for use in the rugged outdoors…..especially the sort of outdoors where it may rain, or sleet or snow…..

 

[Ulenspiegel]

Oddly enough, I have found the Explorer to be a wonderful knife; discreet, not too heavy, extraordinarily useful, perfect in a briefcase (it often - not always - travels in mine, but I need to remember to transfer it to a suitcase when I am travelling abroad), and it is the only one I find myself buying (and replacing).

The pen is supposed to be useful in the lashing rain should you need to make a mark on a map, or something of the sort. Much though I love my Mont Blancs, they are not really designed for use in the rugged outdoors…..especially the sort of outdoors whee it may rain, or sleet or snow…..

For these kind of circumstances I use a special pen (the Fisher Space Pen CH4, see below) that is always with me. You can not beat it.

 

[Mr Kram]

some wine for the wife.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

For these kind of circumstances I use a special pen (the Fisher Space Pen CH4, see below) that is always with me. You can not beat it.

Wow. Now, that may be something worth thinking about; thanks for the suggestion, - and recommendation - @Ulenspiegel - much appreciated. Sounds wonderful.

some wine for the wife.

An intelligent and thoughtful present for a spouse of the female gender. Bravo, and very well done, you. This would meet with my approval, and I am sure that she will thoroughly enjoy it.

 

[kazmac]

I need something to do homework on at work and during my commutes:

Paid less than full price for the 32gb storage with my gift cards. I'll probably pick up a back cover and keys to go keyboard next week.

 

[mlovergaard]

iPad Pro 12.9 128gb Wifi + Cellular, I have been eyeing it for a while and finally got a good deal on it.

 

[Mr Kram]

An intelligent and thoughtful present for a spouse of the female gender. Bravo, and very well done, you. This would meet with my approval, and I am sure that she will thoroughly enjoy it.

Thanks scribe. It's definitely practical as we drink a lot of wine.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Thanks scribe. It's definitely practical as we drink a lot of wine.

Well, I used to get tired of the unimaginative clichéd gifts of chocolate (which I cannot abide, unless it is dark and bitter, but, most people prefer milk chocolate, which is what most guys, unthinking would buy), or flowers, (again, I like daffodils, lilies, and some others, but do not, as a rule, much appreciate cut flowers - I prefer them in the ground).

When such gifts came from guys who had enjoyed wine (supplied by me) - in no small quantities - in my house, but that it never occurred to them to turn up with a similar gift, I used to really wonder at their obtuseness. As a gentleman who was once in my life used to remark: "Alcohol never offends."

Anyway, enjoy your wine; an excellent gift.

 

[Mr Kram]

Well, I used to get tired of the unimaginative clichéd gifts of chocolate (which I cannot abide, unless it is dark and bitter, but, most people prefer milk chocolate, which is what most guys, unthinking would buy), or flowers, (again, I like daffodils, lilies, and some others, but do not, as a rule, much appreciate cut flowers - I prefer them in the ground).

When such gifts came from guys who had enjoyed wine (supplied by me) - in no small quantities - in my house, but that it never occurred to them to turn up with a similar gift, I used to really wonder at their obtuseness. As a gentleman who was once in my life used to remark: "Alcohol never offends."

Anyway, enjoy your wine; an excellent gift.

you must be another incarnation of my wife. she thinks flowers are wasteful and while she appreciates a bite of fine (dark) chocolate, she would not consume an entire box. clothes, purses and other material items she will buy for herself since her taste for fashion is far superior to mine...

 

[Scepticalscribe]

you must be another incarnation of my wife. she thinks flowers are wasteful and while she appreciates a bite of fine (dark) chocolate, she would not consume an entire box. clothes, purses and other material items she will buy for herself since her taste for fashion is far superior to mine...

Clearly, she is a classy woman of refined taste and considerable discernment. I salute you both, and I hope you enjoy drinking your wine together.

 

[617aircav]

What model are these?

No idea. Bought them at Macy's.

 

[617aircav]

 

[MacInTO]

2012 15" 2.3/16 Macbook Pro with matte screen in mint condition. I found it on Craigslist.

As a bonus, after I took it home, I found out that it still has Applecare for another six months! I'm not sure why the seller didn't disclose this information. I'm kind of glad because it probably would have sold much faster and I would have missed the opportunity to buy it.

 

[Mr Kram]

Private tasting at Opus.

 

[Alag28]

That is some xpensive wine right there

 

[Apple fanboy]

Private tasting at Opus.

Looks like @Scepticalscribe s cellar

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Private tasting at Opus.

Oh, wow, that is seriously cool. Count me impressed. I won't even say envious - but will merely let you know tat I am awestruck.

 

[Mr Kram]

Looks like @Scepticalscribe s cellar

QFT

Oh, wow, that is seriously cool. Count me impressed. I won't even say envious - but will merely let you know tat I am awestruck.

pretty nice set-up, wine wasn't too shabby. also, did private tours of rutheford and silver oak, nut the setting was not as grand as opus.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Looks like @Scepticalscribe s cellar

Ah, no, alas, mine is nothing like on that level.

While mine is reasonably well stocked, the wine must fight for space with the washing machine, bookshelves, and the suitcases that are stored in the room…...

 

[Mr Kram]

how many bottles do you keep on hand scribe? anything fantastic?

 

[Scepticalscribe]

how many bottles do you keep on hand scribe? anything fantastic?

Cough, is the only answer to the first question.

Ah, re the second, um, well, there are bottles of three different types of Meursault, a few Grand Cru wines from Bordeaux, several premier crus, a Chateau Kirwan, some aged tawnies and vintage ports, (20 year olds, and a 30 year old, a stunning solera sherry from 1961), some serious Burgundies, and a number of stunning Amarones from Italy.

And then quite a, well, good number of exceedingly good mid level wines, from Italy: Several ripassos a, and a crate of good rich wine Spain (Los Cosmillos is a favourite, as is Manium, and Eternum Viti), and some excellent Rieslings from Germany and Gewurztraminers from Alsace.

From France, there are several pretty good reds, (mid range Burgundy and Bordeaux) and some lovely Pouilly-Fuisee wines, which are a revelation, and some terrific wines from Muller in Austria.

 

[Mr Kram]

Cough, is the only answer to the first question.

Ah, re the second, um, well, there are bottles of three different types of Meursault, a few Grand Cru wines from Bordeaux, several premier crus, a Chateau Kirwan, some aged tawnies and vintage ports, (20 year olds, and a 30 year old, a stunning solera sherry from 1961), some serious Burgundies, and a number of stunning Amarones from Italy.

And then quite a, well, good number of exceedingly good mid level wines, from Italy: Several ripassos a, and a crate of good rich wine Spain (Los Cosmillos is a favourite, as is Manium, and Eternum Viti), and some excellent Rieslings from Germany and Gewurztraminers from Alsace.

From France, there are several pretty good reds, (mid range Burgundy and Bordeaux) and some lovely Pouilly-Fuisee wines, which are a revelation, and some terrific wines from Muller in Austria.

Sounds amazing! I do envy how well rounded your cellar is. Ours is littered with California reds predominantly. We also, have several cases of Pinot from the Pacific Northwest. Finally, we stock a fair amount of super Tuscans and brunellos. I might have 6 bottles of various bordeaux. I like Bordeaux, but there is a lot of overpriced junk that flood the market here and there aren't enough tastings that feature imported wine. It's just hard for me to justify experimenting with even $70 bottles. Maybe, you'll have to send me some notes.