[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by Dpc2u

You will love it!

Supposed to arrive today. First test tomorrow on pork tenderloin.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Check the value but most baseball cards don't have nearly the value the once did (and probably never will). Unless rare and worth a lot already, I'd probably open and tear through them to feel young again for a few minutes. Then again, it's a complete set so you already know what you have.

I still have some, mostly from the 1970s and early 1980s, in plastic sheets in binders in our guest room closet. Few good ones too, like Eddie Murray, Ozzie Smith and Roger Clemens RC. I also have a 1975 Carlton Fisk card that I wrote "Very good player" on when I was 7 years old. Last time I looked at values, it wasn't worth dealing with selling them. So in the closet they sit. I sold thousands of them when I was 16 and wanted a car.

I have a small collection of baseball cards from the early and mid 80s. I'd do something with them but just never do.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

I have a small collection of baseball cards from the early and mid 80s. I'd do something with them but just never do.

I have/used to have, I don't remember if I traded it or not, Billy Ripken's "FUCK FACE" card. That was my favorite.

[Scibike1874]

Life is short and upgraded the bike.

[wrickem]

Dyson lightcycle Morph. Needed better lighting for where I work in the house some days, and got a pretty good deal for this overpriced light. Used it yesterday and it was a game changer for being able to see what I wrote and didn't find myself sitting in the dark since it automatically adjusted when the sun went down.

[Nachbar]

I love watches in general, but hate wearing them. But with this one, it's different. Really comfy.

[M_Six]

^^^^AW6 or SE?

[Nachbar]

Originally Posted by M_Six

^^^^AW6 or SE?

AW6

[jmg]

Originally Posted by jmg

Pre-ordered one of these so I can look as cool as this chick. Minesweeper is gonna be outta control.

Canceled my Oculous Quest 2 order and waiting for the higher resolution HP Reverb 2 so I can ignore my kids while someone else helps them with their distance learning like this:

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Nachbar

AW6

Love mine. So much better than Garmin.

[MPOWER5266]

Both of these bands for this watch. I dont know when I will rock the gator but there will be a time.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

Both of these bands for this watch. I dont know when I will rock the gator but there will be a time.

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...66d2aa53_b.jpg[/img]Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

With the right outfit the gator band will be fire.

[309xi]

Originally Posted by jmg

Canceled my Oculous Quest 2 order and waiting for the higher resolution HP Reverb 2 so I can ignore my kids while someone else helps them with their distance learning like this:

This guy gets it.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

My plasma finally took a shit today so I called an industry friend and arranged for him to bring over a Sony X950H this week.

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x950h

I am currently looking at 82" and 85" TV options from Sony and Samsung. This exact model is on my short list.
Which size did you get? How are you enjoying it so far?

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I am currently looking at 82" and 85" TV options from Sony and Samsung. This exact model is on my short list.
Which size did you get? How are you enjoying it so far?

I bought a 75" and while I haven't been able to get a calibrator over to dial it in perfectly, I'm very happy with the performance out of the box. I bring up out of the box performance because that's a significant differentiation between Sony and Samsung; where Sammy's have a greater "need" to be calibrated as they don't seem be be as close to "correct" straight out the box as a Sony XBR. I'm also completely happy with the 950H's motion handling.

Be aware that TV technology is pivoting towards HDMI 2.1 that will be prevalent in 2021 models. I'd put the purchase off for 6-12 months for next year's models if you have the luxury (I didn't), and care enough. Expect to see new sets debuted in January, with shipments starting in Q1 sometime. Just be careful not to get tunnel vision about HDMI 2.1 in 2020 models... Sony offers this capability on their lower 900H model, but I contend the 950H is a better choice anyway as the 900H lacks Sony's best X1 Ultimate processor like the 950H.

Prices on TVs are refreshed every week (Sunday), so without having access to the closely-guarded pricing schedule price is a bit of a gamble. Black Friday and the Christmas shopping season is when TVs are priced the lowest, with some close out promotions around the Super Bowl being the second-best time to find a low price.

I suggest to my friends that they buy a TV from someplace with a favorable return policy, as every individual unit can have slightly different panel performance and you want to be protected if there's dead pixels or other visible imperfections. If you're not going to choose a custom integrator to white glove the sale and installation, I suggest Amazon or BestBuy because *I think* they make exchanges easy. If your set is simply delivered to your door closely inspect the shipping carton for damage before accepting delivery. Do not blindly sign without inspecting!!!!!

Hope this helps.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

I bought a 75" and while I haven't been able to get a calibrator over to dial it in perfectly, I'm very happy with the performance out of the box. I bring up out of the box performance because that's a significant differentiation between Sony and Samsung; where Sammy's have a greater "need" to be calibrated as they don't seem be be as close to "correct" straight out the box as a Sony XBR. I'm also completely happy with the 950H's motion handling.

Be aware that TV technology is pivoting towards HDMI 2.1 that will be prevalent in 2021 models. I'd put the purchase off for 6-12 months for next year's models if you have the luxury (I didn't), and care enough. Expect to see new sets debuted in January, with shipments starting in Q1 sometime. Just be careful not to get tunnel vision about HDMI 2.1 in 2020 models... Sony offers this capability on their lower 900H model, but I contend the 950H is a better choice anyway as the 900H lacks Sony's best X1 Ultimate processor like the 950H.

Prices on TVs are refreshed every week (Sunday), so without having access to the closely-guarded pricing schedule price is a bit of a gamble. Black Friday and the Christmas shopping season is when TVs are priced the lowest, with some close out promotions around the Super Bowl being the second-best time to find a low price.

I suggest to my friends that they buy a TV from someplace with a favorable return policy, as every individual unit can have slightly different panel performance and you want to be protected if there's dead pixels or other visible imperfections. If you're not going to choose a custom integrator to white glove the sale and installation, I suggest Amazon or BestBuy because *I think* they make exchanges easy. If your set is simply delivered to your door closely inspect the shipping carton for damage before accepting delivery. Do not blindly sign without inspecting!!!!!

Hope this helps.

Re: easy returns.

Best Buy is slightly easier since you don't have to ship or walk into a return center where they might not have enough big carts. Best Buy will also price match most Amazon items so I shop on both and get the bigger bulkier stuff at Best Buy.

[MPOWER5266]

Another watch.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

And a new strap for it.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

I am probably going to swap the dial eventually with something that has more of a Rolex explorer look.

[Mintsopoulos]

More tools.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

I'm replacing my kitchen faucet, so I decided to refresh the sink too. Since I was at Home Depot I figured I'd also refresh the toilet seat.

[JasonDot]

Originally Posted by Nachbar

I love watches in general, but hate wearing them. But with this one, it's different. Really comfy.

Great watch! How is that band? Is it easy to take on and off?

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

I'm replacing my kitchen faucet, so I decided to refresh the sink too. Since I was at Home Depot I figured I'd also refresh the toilet seat.

Is this a cast iron sink?

We’ve been considering a black single bowl sink. Just can’t find one that looks right.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

Is this a cast iron sink?

Yea. It's heavy... like 50 lbs.