True, but I don't want to look like 'that guy' who is trying to look as though he's young again
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True, but I don't want to look like 'that guy' who is trying to look as though he's young again
I recently found a small steelworks who were prepared to make me a couple of metal obelisks for my garden, made to my design. I provided them with a drawing and sizes and I've just been to pick them up. Should look nice next summer when my border is alive with plants again, and I have a clematis that I intend to plant up one of them..
New Bike Day!
Scott Spark 900 Tuned AXS. Excited would be putting it mildly! 😍
Scott Spark 900 Tuned AXS. Excited would be putting it mildly! 😍
Good quality cotton bedlinen (500 thread count) - by the exceedingly good Sheridans company - in the post Christmas sales.
pumpkin head and vertical laptop stand will be getting my new Billy shelf tomorrow and post some pics
A 2004 Miata… It was $1900. The exterior needs some work, but it’s all cosmetic. Runs and drives beautifully and has a clean title, too. Miata’s are still cheap if you look hard enough, lol.
I had a 2009 that I loved. Fun to drive. Now, climbing in and out, that’s a different story.
Richard perfectly described the Miata! This isn’t my first time owning a Miata, I’m excited to have another one!
A 1996 GMC Suburban K2500, for towing our new-to-us camping trailer.
Only 100,000 miles. Flew into Tucson to buy it, and drove it home to Virginia. The plan is to get it painted this winter, as the clearcoat is shot, and be ready for spring camping season.
Only 100,000 miles. Flew into Tucson to buy it, and drove it home to Virginia. The plan is to get it painted this winter, as the clearcoat is shot, and be ready for spring camping season.
got the billy and finally putting things together
Just ordered a 2nd pair of Jordan 1's..
Not my exact last purchase, but it was my last "major" purchase.
Nothing was wrong with my old TV (TCLR635), but the lack of HDMI 2.1 ports (limiting my consoles to 1440p/120) was getting kind of annoying. I had $500 in Store Credit/Gift Cards to Best Buy, so I decided to upgrade from our mini-LED TV to a full blown OLED, the LG B2.
I was really nervous about potential burn-in on the TV, but after extensive research I've come to the conclusion that OLED burn in on these 2020 and beyond panels is almost non-existent, and by the time burn-in is an issue it will be new TV time anyways.
The TV is offset on the console because of how our living room is configured. Couch is on the opposite wall but that wall also has the door to exit the apartment. We can't center the TV stand because of living room closet door, either. Don't worry, it looks odd in pictures but when you're actually using the TV you don't notice it at all.
White cable is an OTA antenna, because I'm not paying $50+ just for local news channels, haha. Xbox sits on top because in the cubby it gets way too hot and loud. Surprisingly, the Playstation is never more than slightly warm to the touch, even hours after playing games with raytracing. I did try using 2 HomePod minis as the TV speakers, but I was really unimpressed. Also, WebOS is terrible. It lagged so hard and I hate LG's remote. Thank god for Apple TV 4K (hidden behind the TV).
Nothing was wrong with my old TV (TCLR635), but the lack of HDMI 2.1 ports (limiting my consoles to 1440p/120) was getting kind of annoying. I had $500 in Store Credit/Gift Cards to Best Buy, so I decided to upgrade from our mini-LED TV to a full blown OLED, the LG B2.
I was really nervous about potential burn-in on the TV, but after extensive research I've come to the conclusion that OLED burn in on these 2020 and beyond panels is almost non-existent, and by the time burn-in is an issue it will be new TV time anyways.
The TV is offset on the console because of how our living room is configured. Couch is on the opposite wall but that wall also has the door to exit the apartment. We can't center the TV stand because of living room closet door, either. Don't worry, it looks odd in pictures but when you're actually using the TV you don't notice it at all.
White cable is an OTA antenna, because I'm not paying $50+ just for local news channels, haha. Xbox sits on top because in the cubby it gets way too hot and loud. Surprisingly, the Playstation is never more than slightly warm to the touch, even hours after playing games with raytracing. I did try using 2 HomePod minis as the TV speakers, but I was really unimpressed. Also, WebOS is terrible. It lagged so hard and I hate LG's remote. Thank god for Apple TV 4K (hidden behind the TV).
For a man, I can think of no better purchase than a new TV. It's on a par with getting a new car.
When someone buys. a new watch folk say to them 'Wear in good health', when someone gets a new TV we ought to say 'Watch in good health'
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I treated myself to some Blundstone 585 Chelsea boots.
Very comfy and look cool with jeans as they are a casual boot, not dressy.
Very comfy and look cool with jeans as they are a casual boot, not dressy.
Eotech G33 3x magnifier to go with the EXPS to give my Tavor 7 a bit more reach.
BaByliss PRO trimmer to go with my clippers and shaver.
Nomad Rugged Case Ultra Orange
Nomad Sport Band Ultra Orange
PopGrip for MagSafe Clear
took delivery of my 2023 model Y on dec 29, just in time for that 7500 ev credit. i gotta say sentry mode live camera is the most entertaining feature for sure 😄
Found a Nanoleaf Smarter Kit at Costco for fifty bones. I've been looking at Nanoleaf for years but never pulled the trigger because of the price. But this is so addicting. I was looking at the bundles on their website after Christmas and they had some good deals, but the sale ended after I decided to go for it. So I'll wait until they have a sale again.
We have several of the Pi4 versions at church for displays of upcoming events and general promotional stuff, and a calendar display in the office conference room... after playing with those a bit, I picked up a Pi3 for home... still experimenting with a family calendar, weather forecas, and a "smart frame" for family photos... I currently have it connected to the family room TV, but have a 32" monitor that I am planning to mount on a wall in the kitchen/dining area...I use a Pi4 for my DAKboard and love it. Curious what you are using it for
How are you using yours?