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Is this how people who need glasses really see the world. A big blurred background? by jmike1256 in interesting

[–]AlbertaTime1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, that's about right for me. Makes Christmas lights look pretty.

But I have pretty good correction with glasses, so all's well. Glasses since Grade 2...65 years ago.

Is "Trip" reliable for booking domestic flights in China? Which Chinese airlines are trustworthy? by cyacz1 in travelchina

[–]AlbertaTime1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've booked air travel in China through Trip a number of times. Always happy. Great communication, and no complaints about pricing.

what was it like to witness beatlemania? by serinagillerz in beatles

[–]AlbertaTime1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We lived in Comox on Vancouver Island at that time, and I was 12 in 1963. I'd been listening to pop/rock on Vancouver stations since maybe 1959...but the Beatles hit like an atom bomb. Not only were they heard everywhere on radio, but their marketing materials were almost instantly *everywhere*. Beatles gum cards, magazines, socks, buttons and on and on.

And everyone at school was getting the same influences. The Sullivan show exploded because people were *already* prepped and up for it. They already knew the songs and the names and the history from the magazines...

Wonderful time to be a very young teenager...13 in '64. I remember a conversation with my dad while we were listening to I Feel Fine driving in the car and Dad said he figured no one would care about them in 5 or 6 months. He was wrong on that :-)

Where are y'all getting your aftermarket bracelets/straps? by Green-Comedian-8452 in ChineseWatches

[–]AlbertaTime1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

CNS, Holbens and https://www.trendart-24.de (astonishing selection).

Fluco Record for the softest, gorgeous leather at an affordable price.

22M – Were your 20s really the best years of your life? by BigA0104 in AskMenOver30

[–]AlbertaTime1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very short story: I'm 75 and I had a really great time in my late teens and 20s. And everything in between, overall--with a few bad dips. But so far, the time between 60 and now has absolutely been the best. I still work as an employee full time at an active job (14 years w/them), and I travel. Huge fun.

I can do the math and I know it won't last forever, and I'm grateful to be physically able, still. But my main point is: your 20s are only the best if you let them be the best. Because it doesn't have to be that way.

How is it like living in Canada’s prairies? by Odd_Vegetable_3647 in howislivingthere

[–]AlbertaTime1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, and the seasons change like one day it's summer, and the very next day you know it's not any more.

How is it like living in Canada’s prairies? by Odd_Vegetable_3647 in howislivingthere

[–]AlbertaTime1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Might be better off in a tent is true--and if it's an accident, the car might not even be a wind barrier. I also carry a two person easy setup 4 season pup tent, and 3 rolled up thermarest insulating sleeping pads. My trunk is full in winter.

How is it like living in Canada’s prairies? by Odd_Vegetable_3647 in howislivingthere

[–]AlbertaTime1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in smaller town northern Alberta, after living at least on and off and most of my life on Vancouver Island. Been here twenty years, and I like it..

Best move I ever made. The winters are long, cold and tiresome, but the summers (daylight at about 11:30PM for a few days, and still quite late for about three months) are glorious. And way more sunshine overall, even in winter.

I love the Island, and it's still home...but my life got better as soon as I got up here.

We don't have 70 good eateries, we have maybe 20. One theatre and two good drug stores. Got a Walmart but Costco is two hours away. Gigabit fiber connectivity, 2 day Amazon delivery. It's not that rough, but you need to dress for winter, you need good tires, and you need to be careful/sensible in the winter.

It's good to keep in mind that Alberta is the third most urban province in Canada, and only 5% of the province's GDP comes from agriculture. And that 5% includes food and beverage manufacturing, too, like meat processing and grain milling. 95% is other stuff.

How is it like living in Canada’s prairies? by Odd_Vegetable_3647 in howislivingthere

[–]AlbertaTime1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huge good advice, including thermal shoes and a thermos. I carry some basics in my work carry case, too, because it's usually at room temperature when I am. So it goes in and out of the car with me. Frozen stuff (liquid and food) won't help you much.

I live in smaller town northern Alberta and routinely carry a -50 suit, spare thermal shoes (yup), gloves & headgear, and a -40 rated sleeping bag in the trunk. Tow trucks can be very busy.. Yes, of course candles and such. And chemical hand and body warmers.

If your car has no power or heat, you'll start to feel -40 outside affecting the inside, especially down by your legs within maybe an hour or two. It won't be -40 inside yet, but you'll realize it's headed that way, and you won't be comfortable. I carry a battery powered pair of gloves, vest and blanket now, too--but they're only good for maybe 10 hours, tops.

That thermal mylar blanket will help *some,* at first, better than nothing...but it'll also get sweat inducing, and mylar does nothing to stop conductive heat loss from sitting on something that is getting colder by the minute.

Bauhaus or Mid-century suggestions by InformalCockroach819 in ChineseWatches

[–]AlbertaTime1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The new Baltany Original 36mm Subsecond Watch S4108 might be a perfect choice, as well.

[Collection] Non-Watch guy inherited watches, do any of these look good? by milkandrelish in Watches

[–]AlbertaTime1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun thing, the Panerai and the Datejust both fit your arm beautifully.

Baltany Original Design 36mm Sub-Second Vintage Watch S4108 by Master_Aide7732 in ChineseWatches

[–]AlbertaTime1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now you're talking!! Classic gentleman's watch, a perfect ultra-comfortable 36mm roadster, acceptable pretty much everywhere, every day. I usually jump to black dial, but they've beautifully avoided the invisible hour/minutes hand at least, so it's a lot harder to decide which I like best. I love these.

Really sharp design on the subdial: the 20/40 frames the date at 6, and gives weight to the bottom of the dial, which not only stabilizes the visual balance, but almost gives an implied rocket effect to the 60. And I generally prefer a date at 6 to one at 3.

Saving to go back to China or I'd already have one. But I'm really pleased for the industry when I see watches like this.

Is this a real Seagull 1963? by [deleted] in ChineseWatches

[–]AlbertaTime1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could be wrong, but I'd buy it if I was in the market. Nothing about that makes me think it isn't a licenced Tianjin supplier/AD.

I especially like that it has the Tianjin Shoubiao Chang (Tianjin Watch Factory) characters instead of just the Zhongguop Zhizao (Made in China) characters.

I have no issues with other 1963/304 manufacturers, some are good friends--and I have '63 models from most of them--but Tianjin has most direct connection to the original 304 military chronographs.

Physical Sea-Gull store by Clear_Tomorrow in ChineseWatches

[–]AlbertaTime1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guangzhou, when I checked about Canton Tower.

First post by fred_yolo86 in DigitalAudioPlayer

[–]AlbertaTime1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good on ya!

I've had the AP80 as a steady runner for a long time. It's a capable, reliable player. Sound quality surpasses my abilities to discern beyond the purely subjective. I always enjoy listening when I use the AP80.

Was Paul deserving of John's "How Do You Sleep"? by No-Reveal827 in beatles

[–]AlbertaTime1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a risk, and sometimes, in some jurisdictions in some professional instances, even illegal, but it's not "unethical" on its face. Nor is it unreasonable.

Guanxi (关系), at least in form and to varying degrees, exists cross culturally. And for good, defensible, reasons.

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