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This is where my parents are in life, but I don't live somewhere that I fear being mugged (I am also not out very late often anymore).

My daily is an Omega Seamaster, I have a Batman GMT that I only wear a couple times a year. Thinking about selling it, but I will never get another AD purchase so would have to go grey if I regretted the decision.

I really like the new Longines cookie monster and would make it my daily if I could get my hands on one.

re: Gears of War EDay gameplay demo

Posted by s0tiger on 10/5/26 at 4:01 pm to
This is not the game do be dieing on the woke gay hill.

You basically have to go out of your way to find it. Yes there are women in the story, they are side characters.

This isn't Baldur's Gate 3 or Veilguard where they force you to participate in it.

re: Any downside to trex decking?

Posted by s0tiger on 10/4/26 at 5:42 pm to
My father and I built a large deck at his place using Trex in 2003. They sold the house 2 years ago with the same deck, only maintenance was pressure washing once a year. Texas Hill country.

As mentioned, it is more expensive than wood, but feel like it more than made up for it over time.

re: Gears of War EDay gameplay demo

Posted by s0tiger on 10/2/26 at 8:14 pm to
I am 2-3 hours in and enjoying it. If you like Gears you will like it. If you don't you won't. The game play is good, the enemy apply real pressure in the engagement areas and have good supporting fire mechanics.

The story is fine so far, nothing ground breaking. Few games pull off the story with modern writers. The last stories I thought were good are Lies of P and Expedition 33, both by smaller devs.
Varies by vacation for us.

Trip to France - History

Retired from military after 26 years a few years ago - looking for relaxation so went to the BVI.

Then a safari in Tanzania followed by the beach in Zanzibar - scenery followed by relaxation

Last two years were U.S. based national and state parks in the west - scenery

Next year is Italy and Greece - History and immersion

re: NFL Various Games - Week 2

Posted by s0tiger on 9/20/26 at 9:55 pm to
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Dude said you can’t see the ball. Was that the only camera angle?


Yeah are there not 1st down pylons with cameras on both sidelines? If not why?
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He's done! No way a team will invest in him with that fragile body!


Tua got a second gig. Never underestimate NFL GM stupidity.

re: Your “wow” vacation

Posted by s0tiger on 9/18/26 at 3:16 pm to
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Safari in South Africa was unbelievable


Yep we went on a safari in Tanzania a few years ago. Absolutely incredible. Our overall favorite trip.

In the U.S. it would be Yosemite, we were there in June and it beat the Grand Canyon and Olympic Peninsula for us. All three are amazing.

Luxury would be Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda in the BVI. We went for a week to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Felt like a king and access to anything you want related to ocean activities.
I live up here and like I said earlier, I will be in Frisco next weekend for the fall colors. We are going to bike up and down Vail Pass and then spend time in the town.

You are going to be right at the tail end of the Fall color season, but it should still be good. The highs in the areas you are looking at will be in the 60s, but they won't get there until 11-12 and the lows will likely be in the low 40s or into the 30s. Bring layers and we are getting a decent amount of spotty rain right now so plan for that.

It is realistically going to take 4 hours to drive to Aspen. Vail and Breck are about 2 hours. Frisco is just under 2 hours, but gives the option to drive to either place for dinner or events. Estes Park is probably about 1 and a half hours.

I do not like Vail as a place to stay. It is nice, but it is limited for the activities you mention.

Breck probably gives you the most walkable access to good restaurants, music, shopping. Plenty of hiking and nature available.

Frisco is a smaller, more laid-back Breck with less food and entertainment options right there, but you can drive easily to other locations. Lots of hiking and a reservoir.

Estes Park is amazing, but I haven't spent much time there so I will defer to others.

You are unlikely to go wrong with any of the options you are looking at or that have been recommended.

ETA: I thought you were the OP, but my recommendations stand for a close to Denver trip.

re: Bar in Nashville to watch LSU game

Posted by s0tiger on 9/16/26 at 12:43 pm to
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Gumbo Bros


Had a good time here for the 2024 season opener against USCw despite the loss.

The alumni group meets at other places linked above. Probably can't go wrong with either option.
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Frisco


Will be here next weekend to take in the fall colors. Like it as a less pretentious Breck. Also good access to many other things to do

Temps are going to be mid 60s and low 40s, by Oct they will be 50s and low 30s. No need for AC.

re: NFL Survivor: Week 1

Posted by s0tiger on 9/13/26 at 5:41 pm to
It looks like half the field will go down with you if they don't pull it out.
"If you have a problem figuring out if you're for a child murder or the murdered children, then you ain't black "
Just get one of these and use it: Flexbar

I have had great success with accupuncture for back and neck pain. My experience with dry needling is they are just guessing.
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Did not expect a 3 point game between ND and WI


And without the inexplicable replay gifting a TD to ND Wisconsin is winning.

Why do we even have replay at this point? It was supposed to correct real time reffing mistakes, but now it seems to just make sure the "right" team wins.
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Damn now they have ruined Colorado too?


Just like everywhere, know where not to go. Colorado has a lot fewer places that need avoiding, but Aurora is one.

re: After market power tool batteries

Posted by s0tiger on 8/30/26 at 3:50 pm to
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Early evening and the battery exploded in his shop and lit the shop on fire in multiple locations. Caught the ceiling on fire


This is what terrifies me about the knock off and why I never pulled the trigger on them.

My current EGO batteries are from 2018-2020 and two of four died this summer, assume they are the oldest, but I didn't keep track.

Will just pony up for the real deal. A few hundred $$$ over 6 or so years instead that bad.
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If players aren’t that good, why do you give a shite?



Why do you care?
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So many people pay for Amazon Prime just for the fre shipping.

Honestly I don't even understand that


I agree. Quit Prime ages ago and almost every time we order something they offer us free prime shipping regardless. If not it take a few extra days. I can wait.

Subscribe a couple months a year if I want to watch something like Fallout.
Believe this poster is short. My wife and I are tall. Flew Premium economy to Europe then Tanzania. Definitely worth the upgrade to me.

Four legs round trip were about 8 hours each. I would pay it for one leg. But again legroom is important to me.

Food was great, booze flowed freely if that is your thing