OT - What are you doing right now?

littlerascal56

Been to a couple PGA tournaments, and many Senior events.  Free drinks were great, as was the food buffets.  And I got to talk to players on the practice range.  Enjoy your time there, and don’t worry about your posts tomorrow!  They will still be funny!

Ozzie_Isaac

Wolfpack said:

I am hoping.  We talked to the AD for about an hour on just watches in general.  Movements, styles, brands we like.  Even talked about a favorite of mine, G-Shocks.  The AD was really cool and extremely knowledgeable.  He has been in the business long before the boom, and could tell he just enjoys watches. No matter the outcome, I enjoyed the conversation and will be back in a few months when they get their new Tudor display.  Black Bay 58 is pretty sweet too.

Agree- love the navy 58 but would be a tough decision as I really like the color of the pelagos in person. 

Also liking the ST2 omega right now- automatic so takes out the winding of the normal speedy. Looks great on a brown leather strap.

The movements in the Omegas are phenomenal, probably better than the Rolex.  That double escapement is so cool.  Kind of thinking I should get the Omega while I wait 12+ Months for the Rolex.  Really can't go wrong with either.

WeberWho

Ozzie_Isaac said:

littlerascal56 said:

Hospitality tents are great aren’t they!

Yes, yes they are.  Free drinks all day is just glorious.  I wish my phone had a breathalyzer.  To keep me from regretting posts tomorrow.

If you have enough it will. 

Acn

But people who know watches look at Patek Philippe.  

nolaegghead

Mother fuckah!  This the first time I’ve *paid* for gas in months.  Friends borrow my truck enough that I rarely gas up.  

Wolfpack

PP’s are incredible- but prefer ASL if we are going into that League. 

Ozzie- if movements are your thing, it’s hard to beat the grand seiko watches. amazing options for the money. 

Ozzie_Isaac

Acn said:

But people who know watches look at Patek Philippe.  

Lol, would love 5711 with Tiffany dial.  Not a big fan of their non-5711 offerings 

Ozzie_Isaac

Wolfpack said:

PP’s are incredible- but prefer ASL if we are going into that League. 

Ozzie- if movements are your thing, it’s hard to beat the grand seiko watches. amazing options for the money. 

The Grand Seiko spring drive is high on my list.  Dig their Skyflake, but really want a factory bracelet.

By ASL, assume you are talking A. Lange and Sohne.  If so, then agree 100%.  Their dataograph is stunning in all respects.

Seriously, how can this not give you the fizz?

Botch

The movements in the Omegas are phenomenal, probably better than the Rolex.  That double escapement is so cool.  Kind of thinking I should get the Omega while I wait 12+ Months for the Rolex.  Really can't go wrong with either.

You do know, right, that the new wOS for the Apple Watch™ automatically orders another box of condoms from Amazoid, every time you get a boner?    

Ozzie_Isaac

Botch said:

The movements in the Omegas are phenomenal, probably better than the Rolex.  That double escapement is so cool.  Kind of thinking I should get the Omega while I wait 12+ Months for the Rolex.  Really can't go wrong with either.

You do know, right, that the new wOS for the Apple Watch™ automatically orders another box of condoms from Amazoid, every time you get a boner?    

Yes, but Apple Watches are just throw away.  I want an heirloom.

Botch

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Botch said:

The movements in the Omegas are phenomenal, probably better than the Rolex.  That double escapement is so cool.  Kind of thinking I should get the Omega while I wait 12+ Months for the Rolex.  Really can't go wrong with either.

You do know, right, that the new wOS for the Apple Watch™ automatically orders another box of condoms from Amazoid, every time you get a boner?    

Yes, but Apple Watches are just throw away.  I want an heirloom.

I think I have a Mac Classic in the garage; interested?    

Eoin

lousubcap said:

Dudes on the street corners of NYC can get you some great deals.  Should you get to the orient you will find all the watches you want.  

Street markets in HK had knock off everything.

Eoin

alaskanassasin said:

nolaegghead said:

alaskanassasin said:

nolaegghead said:

alaskanassasin said:

nolaegghead said:

@Ozzie_Isaac If you get a "cheap" Rolex (under 5K), all the people in the know will think - look at that guy that could only afford the cheap ones.  Everyone else will be torn between thinking you're rich AF or it's a fake.

You're better off buying a cheap fake of a good Rolex, not too fancy, not gold colored.  Bonus points - it won't hurt when you lose it and take that money you save and spend it on horse feed.

I think you would have to be in the know to look at anyones watch

Everyone knows "Rolex" is an expensive watch.  Everyone.  And fakes are so good that even an expert would need to examine one to tell (and then it would be quick), not simply done by seeing it on an arm, fleetingly.

 Must just be me. I don't look at anyone's watch. I judge a person on their reputation and character, I don't give a shvt if they have a unicorn horn in the middle of their forehead and drive a pinto. I am probably the opposite, if you rolled up on me with in a range rover and a rolex I would figure you have good credit.

We're all different.  Taken to one extreme, Sherlock Holmes profiled people using every clue at his disposal.  Even if you don't use superficial clues, other people do use them on you.

I'm not a slave to fashion, and I don't care what other people think about me that don't know me, but it can be fun to f*ck with people by manipulating superficial clues.  Buy a mullet hat and walk around town to see what I mean.

 I hate to say this but go to a high school football game. Mullets are back.

You don't need to tell me that, my 17 yo is living proof.

Eoin

nolaegghead said:

Mother fuckah!  This the first time I’ve *paid* for gas in months.  Friends borrow my truck enough that I rarely gas up.  

That's $180 worth here.

ColbyLang

Eoin said:

nolaegghead said:

Mother fuckah!  This the first time I’ve *paid* for gas in months.  Friends borrow my truck enough that I rarely gas up.  

That's $180 worth here.

I just threw up in my mouth a little

lousubcap

Jsmes Beard Award semi-finalists, listed here:
https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/the-2022-james-beard-award-semfinalists  FWIW-
I did not see any forum members listed.  :(

Canugghead

nolaegghead said:

Mother fuckah!  This the first time I’ve *paid* for gas in months.  Friends borrow my truck enough that I rarely gas up.  

$115 here after conversions

Ozzie_Isaac

Canugghead said:

nolaegghead said:

Mother fuckah!  This the first time I’ve *paid* for gas in months.  Friends borrow my truck enough that I rarely gas up.  

$115 here after conversions

$115 USD or $115 CAD

$115 USD = $147 CAD

$115 CAD = $90 USD

Ozzie_Isaac

Wolfpack said:

I am hoping.  We talked to the AD for about an hour on just watches in general.  Movements, styles, brands we like.  Even talked about a favorite of mine, G-Shocks.  The AD was really cool and extremely knowledgeable.  He has been in the business long before the boom, and could tell he just enjoys watches. No matter the outcome, I enjoyed the conversation and will be back in a few months when they get their new Tudor display.  Black Bay 58 is pretty sweet too.

Agree- love the navy 58 but would be a tough decision as I really like the color of the pelagos in person. 

Also liking the ST2 omega right now- automatic so takes out the winding of the normal speedy. Looks great on a brown leather strap.

The Rolex AD is going to start carrying Tudor.  Their display and pieces should be available end of March or so.  I have never seen a Pelegos in person, but looking forward to seeing them.

JohnInCarolina

splits

lousubcap

@JohnInCarolina - what are you gearing up for in the dishwasher?

JohnInCarolina

lousubcap said:

@JohnInCarolina - what are you gearing up for in the dishwasher?

Mostly just restocking.  I used the last of the splits I had for that 10+ hr butt cook.  I’ll probably do that SRF porchetta roast here in another week or so when we have some family coming in to visit from out of town.

SGH

JohnInCarolina said:

splits

Standing by 👍

Canugghead

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Canugghead said:

nolaegghead said:

Mother fuckah!  This the first time I’ve *paid* for gas in months.  Friends borrow my truck enough that I rarely gas up.  

$115 here after conversions

$115 USD or $115 CAD

$115 USD = $147 CAD

$115 CAD = $90 USD

$115 USD, comparing apples to apples.

CAD$1.57/L, I think it was 1.59 few days ago.
After conversions mean litre converted to gal, 
CAD converted to USD.

caliking

Canugghead said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Canugghead said:

nolaegghead said:

Mother fuckah!  This the first time I’ve *paid* for gas in months.  Friends borrow my truck enough that I rarely gas up.  

$115 here after conversions

$115 USD or $115 CAD

$115 USD = $147 CAD

$115 CAD = $90 USD

$115 USD, comparing apples to apples.

After conversions mean litre converted to gal, 
CAD converted to USD.

 Reading this makes my head hurt

Canugghead

caliking said:

Canugghead said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Canugghead said:

nolaegghead said:

Mother fuckah!  This the first time I’ve *paid* for gas in months.  Friends borrow my truck enough that I rarely gas up.  

$115 here after conversions

$115 USD or $115 CAD

$115 USD = $147 CAD

$115 CAD = $90 USD

$115 USD, comparing apples to apples.

After conversions mean litre converted to gal, 
CAD converted to USD.

 Reading this makes my head hurt

Nay, you're having secondhand vodka hangover 🤣

Ozzie_Isaac

Watching a crew remove railroad ties and replace them with new ones.  Pretty fascinating process.  Imagine doing this for every single stretch of railroad in the nation.

ColbyLang

Bout to light the gasser and start cooking burgers. Mardi Gras parade rolls at 6, about 5 blocks from the house in 2 directions. We (6 adults and 12 kids) will be hitting it. My brothers riding on float 28, gonna be a long evening/night

JohnInCarolina

Getting ready to take my parents out for an early dinner to celebrate their birthdays later on next week.  Headed to this place:

https://www.saintjamesseafood.com/

lousubcap

@JohnInCarolina - Looking forward to your porchetta cook as I have my eye on that bad boy from SRF as well.  
BTW- great looking menu for this evening.  Chargrilled oysters for the win.  I'm sure all will have a great time.