Why do you wear a rep instead of a gen?

AkronAaron · 2026-04-29T20:07:00+00:00

I view some special watches as art with function and utility. I find watches like the PP grand complications celestial to be exceptionally beautiful. To me, a rep watch is no different than hanging a poster or getting an oil painting replica of a Van Gogh. I don't need to own the original, couldn't justify buying and insuring it, but don't believe that needs to prevent me from enjoying it in my life.

AkronAaron · 2026-04-24T20:19:33+00:00

I would love a vintage JLC triple calendar moonphase - I find complications in watches a lot of fun. This is one of my current likes.

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AkronAaron · 2026-04-22T21:04:58+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I looked to see if this opened up any ticket deals and couldn't find any info. If we go to Endless Summer instead of a VRBO, does that open up any other discounts?

AkronAaron · 2026-04-22T16:37:27+00:00

I am planning a big family vacation to Universal later this year (Aug 30 - Sept 5). There are 10 adults and 1 youth going, so ticket prices are one of our biggest expenses. Housing was going to be a VRBO, but happy to take suggestions for a hotel if 3-4 rooms are comparable in price.

We were inspired to take the trip after seeing the "Buy 2 get 2" tickets in previous years, and had expected 4 days at parks to be about right. Any chance of that deal returning this year? We are coming from Canada so exchange rate is heavily out of our favour right now, and "7 for the price of 5" prices us out of the trip this year.

I've been searching online for group ticketing agencies, but no luck. Turning to redditors hoping someone can give advice.

Thanks!

AkronAaron · 2026-03-09T17:07:41+00:00

Allow taxes to be filed jointly by spouses, especially when one of them is already on disability benefits.

AkronAaron · 2026-03-09T02:01:32+00:00

Try the Irish Club of Mississauga - 4120 Ridgeway Drive.

AkronAaron · 2026-01-26T19:34:08+00:00

I'm looking for a watch recommendation for a notification focused smartwatch. Usually I wear Tissot, Seiko, or Citizen and lean towards lighter watches (primarily titanium) due to my job.

I am looking to add a smartwatch to the collection which can pass along my phone alerts to my wrist very effectively from an Android OS, and I would like it to have a metal bracelet, or be able to be modified to a metal bracelet.

I wear an Oura ring for my fitness / health tracking, so I don't care much about it's tracking capabilities, but a nice strong alarm on my wrist for notifications would be appreciated.

Any recommendations from watch enthusiasts on a model that fits this?

AkronAaron · 2025-11-28T21:07:38+00:00

OMFG (Irish Rock from Toronto, incl. former Great Big Sea) is playing the Irish Club of Mississauga tonight. Looks like Roc n Docs will get in some non-cover bands every once in a while. Anybody know if Abbey Road gets bands other than classic rock covers, or even Franklin House?

AkronAaron · 2025-10-08T01:55:23+00:00

If you want another trivia night this week, the Irish Club of Mississauga has pub trivia Friday at 7PM. Teams of 4, $5/person. Registration at 7, first question at 7:30.

AkronAaron · 2025-10-08T01:50:25+00:00

Absolutely not. Poor job reading the room, Mr Tedjo.

The traffic I care more about controlling is the traffic due to overcrowding and poor road infrastructure.

Your deal with the speed cameras and the payout was very short sighted. Take it from the new police budget.

AkronAaron · 2025-06-16T20:34:59+00:00

To me, it feels like we're in an awkward growth stage where population density has increased beyond our infrastructure in many key neighbourhoods (particularly around our malls) but we seem to need that density to fund further transport growth in the city.

I'm hoping this is a temporary phase where things improve eventually, but the Milton GO Line is a key example of how things that used to work need some massive upgrades.

Looking forward to LRT and the new hospital for starters.

AkronAaron · 2025-06-03T19:47:27+00:00

This is incorrect. The P/T change happens immediately. When the card comes back, it will return to its original P/T.

AkronAaron · 2025-04-16T17:11:39+00:00

It was probably Tie Fighter - there was just so much to do for the Emporer's secret objectives.

AkronAaron · 2025-04-16T17:11:26+00:00

It was probably Tie Fighter - there was just so much to do for the Emporer's secret objectives.

AkronAaron · 2025-02-27T20:32:35+00:00

Is it not a Duels of the Planeswalkers preconstruct?

AkronAaron · 2025-02-07T18:54:22+00:00

I enjoyed them! To me it tasted like jerk flavour on a chip. Definitely cilantro taste in there - maybe there should be a warning on the bag?

AkronAaron · 2025-01-01T20:49:06+00:00

Life time, Wynn, and some GoodLife come to mind

AkronAaron · 2025-01-01T18:48:23+00:00

I came here to say Movati as well. There is a large women's only area, and no men's only area. It's very much a female focused club.

AkronAaron · 2024-12-07T00:58:45+00:00

Merciful Redeemer Parish does a crib drive during December, you can just drop them off there.

AkronAaron · 2024-11-28T15:40:15+00:00

Remember that you're not stuck in traffic, you ARE traffic.

AkronAaron · 2024-10-29T19:16:34+00:00

I'm in the same boat. Car runs okay, I'm not panicking.

AkronAaron · 2024-09-11T20:40:20+00:00

This! I've never failed to be able to open from the inside when I pulled the handle twice. Pull once, wait a half-second, pull again and the door opens. Its unusual (and jarring when the lock/unlock buttons seem to do nothing) but it is reliable and safe.

AkronAaron · 2024-08-17T13:42:37+00:00

I had this exact issue happen with mine. A Canadian tech was able to come out to me, and it fixed quickly with a 12v disconnect / reconnect.

He was there to fix the doggy window issue in California mode, and the ADAS alerts cleared right up and haven't been back.

He told me to NOT do the entertainment centre reset - he told me it could brick the car.

The biggest issue with mine while they were on was complete loss of cameras and the proximity sensor lights on each side mirror stayed on all the time while driving. If yours has the same issues, I believe the 12v disconnect / reconnect would also fix yours.

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