Usually_Lurker

Usually_Lurker , 2 days ago

“that kickball with the plastic ring you bounced on“

It was called a pogo-ball. I loved mine. I remember doing skate grabs etc with it. I also remember a trick where you spun it like a top with your feet, jumped up so your feet were disconnected from it, and then landed back on it to continue pogo balling. It was a weird but fun toy.

Usually_Lurker , 5 days ago

Boy with Apple getting the prominence it deserves!! This is one of my favorite Wes Anderson films.

Usually_Lurker , 5 days ago

Uncut Gems, and I agree it was hard to watch, but a good movie.

Usually_Lurker , 5 days ago

Most films were all shot on the same film stock and developed and printed in a very similar way.

Usually_Lurker , 16 days ago

If you are looking for something to help you get a perfect edge I have been using an Edgepro Apex sharpening system for years and it produces an amazing result. You can pick the stones you want and there are even some aftermarket options available. The benefit of this system is that once you pick your desired sharpening angle, the system will keep that angle consistent across the knife edge. I really like mine. They also just released an updated version called the bevel tech with some upgrades/improvements. They also let you send in a knife for them to sharpen to test out the quality of the results.

Edge Pro Sharpener

Usually_Lurker , 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago)

I have a counter top commercial grade juicer and it is an absolute pleasure to use. Manual citrus juicer

Usually_Lurker , 1 month ago

Our office only has a kuerig machine. I choose to bring in my aeropress and a hand grinder. 1000% better than what the office has.

Usually_Lurker , 2 months ago

Chicken + Waffles = ?

Usually_Lurker , 2 months ago

The trip to sharper image was not complete until you got to sit in the massage chair.

Usually_Lurker , 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago)

Retro gaming brings a feeling of nostalgia for most that are into it. My video game life started off on an Atari 2600, so playing old games from my childhood is fun and a reminder of easier times. That being said NES provides a bunch of pick up and play fun games. Here is a short list of fun games to play.

Mike Tyson’s punch out
Mega Man series- Mega Man 2 has the most banger soundtrack.
R-Type
Alpha mission
RC Pro Am
Ironman Ivan Stewart’s Off-road
Super sprint
Double Dragon

*Edit formatting (thanks CrayonRosary)

These should provide a bunch of different play types and genres to figure out what types of games scratch your itch.

Usually_Lurker , 3 months ago

Not sure how you feel about emulation, but take a look at FPGA systems like the MiSTer or Analog Pocket. These use hardware/chip simulation to recreate a 1:1 real hardware experience. You can also use original controllers via adapters with 0 lag, so the games feel the same too. With one of these systems you will be able to play all of those systems plus a bunch more. It’s a cool system, highly recommended.

MiSTer FPGA

Analog Pocket

Usually_Lurker , 3 months ago

Or the pepper mill and auto maker.

Usually_Lurker , 4 months ago

For the lazy:

Chess boxing, or chessboxing, is a hybrid sport that combines two traditional disciplines: chess and boxing.[1][2] Two combatants play alternating rounds of blitz chess and boxing until one wins by checkmate or knockout. It is also possible to win by time penalty as in normal chess, and by boxing decision if there is a draw in the chess round.[3]

Usually_Lurker , 4 months ago

I’ll take 3, please.

Usually_Lurker , 4 months ago

I bought a Zojirushi NP-NWC10XB and it is amazing. I have probably made more oatmeal than rice in it. It was pricey but using it has been a dream.

Usually_Lurker , 9 months ago

They also make wooden/Bamboo stirring paddles. Works out great and no chance of scratches.

Usually_Lurker , 11 months ago

Herbert Polzhuber (June 1938 – 24 June 2015) was an Austrian fencer and modern pentathlete. Considered one of Austria's greatest épée fencers, he participated at four consecutive Olympic Games in 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1976, being a fencer in each in addition to a pentathlete in his first appearance.[1][2] He is also partly remembered for an incident at the 1965 World Pentathlon Championships, where he allegedly drank 10 beers and a bottle of cognac before firing his pistol into the ground and passing out.