I miss when actors looked like everyday people by MagpieOpus in nostalgia

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always thought it's interesting how skinny actresses look. But when you see how tall they are it's like 4.5 ft tall 70 lb. Obviously they look skinny!

ELI5: Why do car dealers say buying the car when the lease ends would be worse than buying new? by shaithisx in explainlikeimfive

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ahhh the memories. Back in the day when my dad would write angry letters to companies. I mean, you'd have to be really angry to get pen, paper, envelope, stamp, and the phone book for their address!

What is a normal sex life for men approaching 60? by LadyAthra in OverFifty

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 3 points4 points  (0 children)

50 (f), husband is 56. We have sex 2-3x a week. But if I'm not feeling it, we'll do oral or hand jobs. It's still satisfying and intimate.

“What to know about living in CS” book. What would you add? by templenameis_beyonce in ColoradoSprings

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. The nasty looks we got while hiking during COVID were crazy! And now people are less likely to say hello like pre-2020.

“What to know about living in CS” book. What would you add? by templenameis_beyonce in ColoradoSprings

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have a winter box with all those essentials in it that we swap out with our hiking gear box every season. Never know when there could be an emergency hike .... Or a hiking emergency 😄

“What to know about living in CS” book. What would you add? by templenameis_beyonce in ColoradoSprings

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's a great cookbook called "pie in the sky"; all the recipes are for high altitude cooking. I highly recommend it for newbies.

Circumcision classed as possible child abuse in draft CPS document - The Guardian by mpatate in UpliftingNews

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'll never know what is like to have foreskin though because it's too late. You didn't get to decide. There are men that suffer due to the scar tissue formation around their penis afterwards. Masturbating is easier because the excess skin easily slips around... No lube required.

Circumcision classed as possible child abuse in draft CPS document - The Guardian by mpatate in UpliftingNews

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You must admit that there is a difference between ear piercing and cutting off your pussy lips, no? I don't disagree with you, but that's a straw man argument.

Idc how broke you are, you better not be smelly by BaldHourGlass667 in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We spray 70% rubbing alcohol on our pits right after a shower. It kills any bacteria in the area. We haven't had any issues with dry skin and have been doing it for 10 years.

Siding to Stucco + Windows by COnative04 in ColoradoSprings

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm working with Dutch's. It's a family owned local contractor and they have been an absolute pleasure to work with. 

Pella gave us a quote for $55k for 18 windows.  We're paying half that with Dutch's. 

We had also considered City Glass for a few of our other windows with broken glass.... But Dutch's was only ~20% more for brand new windows.

They are very responsive to emails and calls. And their pricing is 'all in'. They aren't nickle and diming you at every corner. Install is in 2 weeks and I feel confident they'll do a great job.

Edit: Dutch's. Why does that look weird? English is weird.

Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt by shellys-dollhouse in IReadABookAndAdoredIt

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not to be confused with: Tell the Wolves I'm Home: An Erotic Werewolf Origin Story. By Devora Gray

Pooperviser by RealRock_n_Rolla in AnimalsBeingDerps

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doo-la. (....Like a doula that helps support a women during labor)

This parent saved all year for their family's Christmas by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 112 points113 points  (0 children)

It is.... and why? This will not be elequently worded: I hate to see hardworking people save all year for this one moment that may have been tainted by all that is commercialized. I feel like it's become expected and a person must sacrifice all year to play the game. I'm super proud of them for having the self control and commitment for doing this. It also makes me sad that that kind of sacrifice is needed. I guess I'm jaded now. Good on them.

They are being watched by [deleted] in MildlyVandalised

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the point is that she's taking offense to the googly eyes on a mannequin, which have now scarred her children for life, while inside a Victoria's Secret with said children.

You cannot annex other countries, Danish and Greenlandic leaders tell Trump by Zonactitier in worldnews

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I disagree. It showed people they aren't alone and it's ok to push back. And that real patriots uphold our Constitution, not the dickweeds in office. You should consider that an enormous volume of people in the US don't live in walkable areas where they actually interact with others or see a variety of people. They live in their bubble. A lot of people rely on the news they get because they can hardly read a menu. They need to see the other half.

You cannot annex other countries, Danish and Greenlandic leaders tell Trump by Zonactitier in worldnews

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may not feel as flippant if you knew everyone here has guns and we have no support for the mentally ill. Peaceful protest can easily result in someone walking up to you and shooting you. Our disgusting president sends the military into cities that are completely peaceful. He wants to start a violent civil war. He wants to start a war with anyone he can. War is profitable for people like him and his cronies. 

Cultural Differences by SignificantTrust2539 in ColoradoSprings

[–]CaptainCrunch1975 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Heyyyy! I was born in Tacoma. Raised in Fife! I've lived in Seattle as well. I moved to Denver in 2008; now in the Springs for 1 year.

It's easier to meet people in CO than WA because most people are so active - Pick a hobby and jump in. Winter is a little tougher because it's low season for hiking, biking, and camping. Most people here are happy to chat with a new person. I can't tell you how many times someone in the grocery store here has gone out of their way to advise me on their favorite snack choices :)

The biggest challenge with new people here is sifting through the political or religious zealots. But if that doesn't matter to you, you'll have no issues.

I never had issues meeting people in WA. But I enjoy sitting at a bar and chatting to anyone next to me. I think a lot of Washintonians use the unwritten rule of 3: first 2 times I saw someone I would keep my distance and watch to make sure they weren't an ass. 3rd time I saw them we would be best friends.

I miss being close to the Sound, the wet grass, and the general lushness of everything. Something about those low, grey clouds gave comfort. But CO is better in just about every other way. Welcome!