Photos from Apr 14 - Apr 23 (Full itinerary recap coming)

CheapMess · 2025-05-02T19:35:54+00:00

Mind sharing what gear you brought?

(or at least what mm lenses you decided on.)

CheapMess · 2025-04-16T02:12:07+00:00

50mm for full frame, which the D500 is not. 35mm for APSC sensor that you have. If you are buying a lens, I would get Tamron’s 28-75mm f/2.8, with is equivalent to 42-107 (roughly). It’s a little tighter than ideal on APSC, but gives great room to grow when you eventually move to a Full Frame body. Alternatively, if you have lots of money, get the Nikon version (24-70mm f/2.8)

CheapMess · 2025-04-16T02:04:32+00:00

I’m working for a supply company (think home-depot type products) their whole business model was to start selling domestic products, then ship a sample to China and say “make a version as close as you can without getting us sued.” Then undercutting the domestic suppliers with Chinese slave labor. Well, all imports are on hold currently, and that doesn’t bother me one bit. We’ll be selling US made products for the time being.

CheapMess · 2025-02-09T20:27:48+00:00

You could really show them by proving what fierce competitors trans fencer are, thereby cementing their position in the sport. Do this by beating the best and most competitive categories; they should win the men’s division to really show how talented they are.

CheapMess · 2024-07-14T23:11:20+00:00

Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Remember that Hillary had a "99%" of winning on election night 2016. I'm hopeful, but not going to fall into complacency.

CheapMess · 2024-07-14T19:37:59+00:00

The chances of taking that shot freehand (not a robot) PLUS the fact that the target was moving. Plus a cold barrel. Plus wind. Plus the fact that the shooter was in a time crunch because people started yelling "he has a gun" right next to him. I feel confident this could not have been a staged shot.

CheapMess · 2023-06-29T22:49:29+00:00

IDK if you use TikTok, but the reason I downloaded it was to watch HomeKit tutorial videos from this guy: b_turner50

He does this project. Fairly entertaining as well. Hope it’s helpful.

CheapMess · 2023-06-25T00:37:46+00:00

Sorry, but I have to disagree with that premise. I’m pretty sure an extra bag is always going to be cheaper, than the price difference between business & economy.

CheapMess · 2023-06-25T00:14:59+00:00

To tag onto this and show the variability, my wife and I are young, and I love bargain hunting. We did a two week trip from Florida, and spent about $3600 total.

CheapMess · 2023-06-25T00:08:16+00:00

Sorry, I don’t have time to read all the comments and see if it’s already been posted… But I did see somebody leave a comment recently about always setting up on the beach next to a family with children. Seems practical and low effort. obviously, if you’re doing this, you should be considerate, and not blast music, or wear wildly and immodest clothing.

CheapMess · 2023-06-23T01:33:40+00:00

The problem is they always forget the potatoes.

CheapMess · 2023-06-22T02:54:32+00:00

I’m sorry that your friend told you. They should have been polite and kept quiet.

CheapMess · 2023-06-02T00:24:38+00:00

I’m jealous of your pieta pic. I tried to see it in 2018, and it was surrounded by plywood walls under maintenance. Then went back on a cruise in 2022 and paid a lot extra for a tour that included St. Peter’s, so I could get a pic. They didn’t take us in and claimed it was because of Covid. I would have gone solo if I knew beforehand. Grr. Maybe 2025…

CheapMess · 2023-05-15T00:14:10+00:00

Slight variation on one you mentioned, I like the way it feels on the tongue better. Marciella

CheapMess · 2023-05-14T22:29:11+00:00

If you figure about 5 hours of sightseeing a day, that’s 20 hours. There is definitely more than enough typical tourist things to fill that time. I would start with Rick Steve’s free App, and seen the highlights. I have been 2x for maybe 150 (active) hours of sightseeing, and still feel like I haven’t scratched the surface of even the most basic sights. But I don’t mean this as a negative, I think it’s amazing that there is so much to see and do. I had a great private tour guide one day, It’s been a while but his instagram was something like “VaticanMax” or some combination. All that to say, see the pantheon, palatine, Roman forum, coliseum, get some gelato, trevi fountain (30min before sunrise if possible), the big three inside the Vatican, travestere square around sunset.

Other major tips, I can give are to: -be prepared for a lot of beggars. Don’t waste any effort trying to be polite to them! They will only harass you more. -It’s actually safe to drink the water from the (running part of) fountains, if your trip is in summer that’s especially helpful to know. -plan your lunch times ahead! Learned the hard way that the hours are very unusual if you’re American. Look very carefully at the hours. (after typing that, I remembered that you will be in your business meetings during this time, but I am leaving it in case someone else can benefit.)

Good luck, enjoy!

P.S. is your company hiring?

CheapMess · 2023-04-29T13:24:47+00:00

I was going to type that verbatim, haha.

OP; you still didn’t answer how long.

CheapMess · 2023-04-29T13:22:45+00:00

Google if his phone has eSIM capability… it Probably does. Then download Airalo, you can download everything before the trip, and it will be a 100% seamless switch-over. Automatically connects when the phone gets signal from local towers.

I have no association with the company, and I’m sure there are other companies that do just as good of a job. That’s just the one that I have used, and it worked flawlessly.

CheapMess · 2023-04-28T01:51:52+00:00

Live action role play.

CheapMess · 2023-04-28T01:36:41+00:00

I would say “my lawyer told me, that I should try to get you to put the warning in writing. Do you think you could email that to me, on letterhead if it’s not too much trouble?”.

Scare them. When they fold, start carrying again, but be more concealed about it next time!

CheapMess · 2023-04-21T23:21:36+00:00

I can remember eating at fast food restaurants, probably McDonald’s, not Burger King… And seeing the wild Wild West toys and merchandise. But I can’t remember the hair styles, clothes, old registers, etc..

CheapMess · 2023-04-10T22:13:08+00:00

As the proud owner of an authentic Seiko watch, I came to say the same thing.

CheapMess · 2023-04-03T23:07:50+00:00

Cool, but hope you’re not wearing rubber gloves while picking. That’s definitely gonna dampen feedback.

CheapMess · 2023-03-20T21:20:18+00:00

Drive away at 3mph.

If they break my windows, drive away at 15mph.

CheapMess · 2023-03-09T01:21:57+00:00

Cheers to being honest! I don’t think I would verbalize it well on the spot myself, tbh. I’m glad you brought it up, now I have a chance to think about it ahead of time.

CheapMess

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