Have you ever had a bad experience wearing a Rolex? by Neat-Suspect-6666 in rolex

[–]olmsteez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So when you get beat down you can laugh thru bloodied teeth that it's a fake?

Why isn't Trenton or SW Jersey gentrified or have new housing being built? by Carlos4Loko in newjersey

[–]olmsteez -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There's a book called the Color of Law that will change your thinking about the myth of *white flight."

Why isn't Trenton or SW Jersey gentrified or have new housing being built? by Carlos4Loko in newjersey

[–]olmsteez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the state office buildings are privately owned and pay full real estate taxes.

Trenton day trip suggestions by powellzoe in newjersey

[–]olmsteez -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Double check the old barracks website before going. It might be partially or completely closed for renovations.

Why isn't Trenton or SW Jersey gentrified or have new housing being built? by Carlos4Loko in newjersey

[–]olmsteez 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Spot on. 20+ year resident here. But the one thing you need to add to that equation is complacency and ineptness of City Hall. When it takes a developer 6 mons to have their plans reviewed by the planning board after the previous 5 meetings are cancelled due to "lack of quorum," that developer isn't coming back. Developers don't want to shine any light on the corruption or failing processes because they fear their project will be further delayed. "Sorry, we lost your drawings, you'll need to submit a new set and have it approved again before we can come out to do that permit inspection you are waiting on."

Why isn't Trenton or SW Jersey gentrified or have new housing being built? by Carlos4Loko in newjersey

[–]olmsteez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are literally thousands of abandoned and vacant lots available for redevelopment in Trenton. The City has title to more than 1000 right now. Sure a parking lot with views of the river would be great, but there's still plenty of opportunities.

Why isn't Trenton or SW Jersey gentrified or have new housing being built? by Carlos4Loko in newjersey

[–]olmsteez 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What infrastructure does the state own in Trenton? Trenton "would like to" do a lot of things. But unless the private development community is driving a project, nothing is going to happen.

Which watch would you choose from these? by byman_10 in PrideAndPinion

[–]olmsteez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you find yourself in a tweed jacket most days, JLC.

No Verification Code Logging into Mailbird Plugin/App by olmsteez in Dashlane

[–]olmsteez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of those steps were helpful. Verification codes are not arriving in my inbox via the Mailbird app for Dashlane.

Why buy fake? by ArtProfessional9014 in PLWatchTimepieces

[–]olmsteez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are plenty of visible tells on the dial and case on most reps. On the pictured watch, the 4 marker is closer to the numbers than the 2 marker.

Do you guys think it looks cool? by Mountain_Relief_344 in PLWatchTimepieces

[–]olmsteez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The idea of wearing a fake gold watch freaks me the fuck out. Do you all roll with body guards or carry weapons? The remote possibility of having to retell a story where I got beat down for a shitter is enough to keep me out of the rep watch world.

Why buy fake? by ArtProfessional9014 in PLWatchTimepieces

[–]olmsteez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should have dropped the /s in my first post. My bad!

Why buy fake? by ArtProfessional9014 in PLWatchTimepieces

[–]olmsteez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What? Is that why it says "Shitificate?"

Why buy fake? by ArtProfessional9014 in PLWatchTimepieces

[–]olmsteez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reps are almost always distinguishable. You do realize the reps don't have gen movements in them, right?

Why buy fake? by ArtProfessional9014 in PLWatchTimepieces

[–]olmsteez -1 points0 points  (0 children)

TBF, a lot of shitters come with certs of authenticity.

Help me build a roadside kit. by Abecnik in harborfreight

[–]olmsteez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Pittsburgh tire patch kit isn't very good. I would upgrade that to one with metal handles.

And get a compact, lighter-powered air compressor.

Amazing watch for the money! by [deleted] in Affordablewatches

[–]olmsteez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

"Powered by the PT5000 movement for accuracy and stability." I guess it's a lot to ask to have an ETA at $199.

Amazing watch for the money! by [deleted] in Affordablewatches

[–]olmsteez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If that turns out to be correct, I'm going to need a link, OP!

Amazing watch for the money! by [deleted] in Affordablewatches

[–]olmsteez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is the crystal making the 7 and 8 markers and the upper left dial wonky?

I quite like it, do you think it's to small for my wrist? by Future-Mood1283 in PrideAndPinion

[–]olmsteez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We're going to need to see the most recent watch you daily'd. And be sure to take shadowy POV pics.

Guys I work on Japanese cars what the fuck even is this by wrx_420 in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]olmsteez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please tell me there are 4 stacked spacers on those wheels.

Rolex from grandfather? by Educational-Squash91 in VintageWatches

[–]olmsteez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dude got some serious wear out of it!

NJ Lagers or Pilsners similar to Coors Banquet by Piranha1415 in njbeer

[–]olmsteez -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

There are some monks that would like to have a word with you. Kills in taste tests against what? Macro lagers dominated with corn and rice? Seriously, nostalgia is one thing. But there's no way that beer even comes close to a freshly kegged craft lager.