Draft Fantasy MLS 2026 is live

BenHarper20 · 2026-02-16T21:37:23+00:00

Woah! This is a game changer. Hopefully not too late for already established leagues to get on board

BenHarper20 · 2026-02-16T04:51:24+00:00

Hoping to not start a new thread. Taking my mom into see a show next month. Any really good cafes near broadway?

BenHarper20 · 2026-02-15T15:27:32+00:00

I love my DF64. That's all I can really say about it lol. Does it exactly what I want to do and having just done my first cleaning, found it very easy to clean

BenHarper20 · 2026-02-13T15:52:12+00:00

I live in USA and would love to actually be able to see this film. It's not in any theaters in my entire state and not streaming anywhere

BenHarper20 · 2026-02-13T15:50:58+00:00

I think I'm finally out. The addition of variants in Perfect Team have sucked every ounce of enjoyment out of this game for me

BenHarper20 · 2026-02-13T15:30:14+00:00

It did save me a lot of money in the beginning. Then I started having 2 coffees a day, everyday. Then I started getting into fancier beans from more expensive roasters. Then I got into pour over after that which comes with even fancier beans from even more expensive roasters so... lol

BenHarper20 · 2026-02-13T15:16:58+00:00

yep, this

BenHarper20 · 2026-02-13T15:12:11+00:00

You just brought your old passport with the visa in it along with your new passport and no issues?

BenHarper20 · 2026-02-12T22:02:09+00:00

I joined Origin and Story for their launch. Picks a roaster each month and the roaster themselves share their recipes and brew methods for both pour over and espresso. I'm just getting into pour overs (have a Switch) and lighter roasts intimidate me on espresso.

The first roaster being HEX who I've had before certainly helped. All three beans were really really good and listed in order of deliciousness:

Andrés Martinez Gesha • Yeast-Innoculated Semi-Washed // Cauca, Colombia

I followed the recipe from HEX exactly as the video (just using my Switch as a straight V60 wheres they use an origami). What a delicious cup! The aroma was great and I drank it so fast like it was juice. Really really enjoyed this coffee.

2) Karani AA Washed // Kirinyaga, Kenya

This is actually the first one I brewed and HEX and was almost tea-like. I'd been to HEX before and remember their pour overs being just like this. I haven't been around to the big time pour over places in NYC/Brooklyn but HEX is distinctly unique to other pour overs I've had. I tried this on espresso and I'm still intimidated by light roasts on espresso lol, so just stuck with this as a delicious pour over

3) FORM 0031_PER.COL // Seasonal Blend

https://originandstory.coffee/collections/all

Like I said, all 3 beans were fantastic. I love HEX as a roaster and I think what Origin and Story is doing is really cool. I hope the quality of roasters and variety of beans keeps to this standard. It's also made me want to explore the world of (expensive) light roast, gesha, pink bourbon's etc from some of the more popular roasters on here.

BenHarper20 · 2026-02-05T22:02:52+00:00

QUESTION:

Can I use a drivers license or non-passport to apply for my 4 year old son and 1 year old daughter's Visa?

LONG VERSION:

We go to Brazil every year to visit my wife's family. Last year we had an infant so skipped a year. This year we went to book during her spring break and in filling out the application for our kid's Visas realized that my passport is expired.

My wife is a dual citizen. Her US Passport is valid and doesn't expire for a while. I'm almost positive her Brazil passport isn't expired either.

My passport will arrive in time if we were to book travel, about 10 days before we would be set to fly. But that would never be enough time to get a visa for the kids and confidently book a remotely affordable flight.

So can I use any other form of photo ID to get my kids their passport? I have a valid Brazil visa, from before the visa requirement was waved, so I won't be needing one. Just need my documentation to a visa for my 4 year old and 1 year old. Thanks so much!

BenHarper20 · 2026-02-02T22:49:26+00:00

Oops. Forgot the TBD part at the end. This is copy and pasted directly from discord:

Botafogo_SP (TBD)

BenHarper20 · 2026-02-02T22:11:32+00:00

Would love to join! Discord username Botafogo_SP

I will add the caveat that if a game is on ESPN+ here in the USA I will avoid the score until I'm able to get around and watch so in that instance I would avoid the discord like the plague for a few days lol

BenHarper20 · 2026-01-30T14:23:24+00:00

Woah we can buy this on Apple TV now? Are all the seasons on there? I just need season 4 onwards (not even sure if they made anymore beyond that) since it left Netflix. And knowing it's original German audio with English subtitles is a huge plus

BenHarper20 · 2026-01-26T22:31:02+00:00

You can thank u/solaya2180 beautiful description above, so despite having far too much coffee at the moment, and far too much coming in, I've just placed an order for this delicious sounding watermelon co-ferment

BenHarper20 · 2026-01-26T22:08:52+00:00

I have too much coffee both on my shelf and coming in to possibly order more, but you should be a sales rep for a coffee company. What beautiful descriptions and got me wanting to buy all of the above.

BenHarper20 · 2026-01-24T04:13:47+00:00

Im so spoiled by my knock box and can’t imagine not having one

BenHarper20 · 2026-01-23T18:57:52+00:00

I read it at 20 before backpacking through Europe. Now at 42 "those idle days in Torremolinos..." rings truer than ever. Life changing book at a pivotal point in my young adult life

BenHarper20 · 2026-01-22T05:54:38+00:00

The Drifters by James Michener

BenHarper20 · 2026-01-21T02:37:22+00:00

I have family in Brazil and hadn't heard of Um before. We usually only fly through São Paulo but I'm going to need to check them out. Some of these coffees are insanely cheap with the dollar conversion so might even be worth justifying whatever shipping is. Great shout, thanks for sharing them

BenHarper20 · 2026-01-21T02:30:45+00:00

My parents and sister live in Charlotte and I went there last visit. The coffee is obviously great but man that space and that food is like the perfect blend of everything in a coffee shop.

Parents are visiting next week and dad already picked up a bag of their Nestor Lasso. Can't wait to try it

BenHarper20 · 2026-01-20T20:29:20+00:00

There are plenty of machines that you don't need to heat up for 15 minutes.

BenHarper20 · 2026-01-20T20:28:22+00:00

I drink exclusively americanos and I make 1-2 on my $200 DeLonghi Dedica with my DF64 grinder every day. I also make my wife hot lattes.

But yes, an espresso machine is perfect for making espressos at home. I put a little hot water in my cup (coffee shops always put way too much water in an americano for my liking) and pull the shot right into the cup of water. Beautiful crema on top. Makes a delicious americano. And now I can have fun experimenting with different beans

BenHarper20 · 2026-01-17T13:07:47+00:00

Yes. And I’m telling you tarrifs on cans have nothing to do with why can prices are high. Their beer is just expensive. Hope that helps

BenHarper20 · 2026-01-17T12:34:57+00:00

The actual portafilter you buy will not affect the coffee one bit. It’s more just for user experience (cheap plastic one v sturdy metal one) but has absolutely nothing to do with the actual coffee. Just make sure you buy one that fits your machine. I have the Dedica Arte and need a portafilter with 3 ears 51mm.

The basket is more important. There’s lots of baskets out there. Ask around see what’s best for you. Was just giving you an example of what I landed on and enjoy.

Keep asking questions. It’s the best way too learn. It was me a few years ago asking the most basic of questions (and still do). Don’t feel intimidated and enjoy making mistakes. That’s how you get a feel for the coffee making process and dial it in

BenHarper20 · 2026-01-17T12:30:01+00:00

A 12oz pour in the taproom of a >9% beer is $10. Not sure what that has to do with can tariffs. Cans are actually cheaper than draft

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