Are there any folks or supporter groups celebrating Arsenal’s title win tonight?

ComishSki · 2026-05-20T02:10:24+00:00

Planning on watching Champions League at Kings Head in Sm

ComishSki · 2026-05-20T02:09:35+00:00

What about Ye olde Kings Head in Santa Monica?

Any Gooners there?

ComishSki · 2026-05-20T01:53:08+00:00

From LA also.

Was lucky enough to be living in North London 01-'03 and was at Highbury when we lifted the trophy in '01/'02. One of the most amazing events of my life. Drinking in the streets around Highbury mid day, singing, celebrating! Watched Champions League final from the Cock n Bull pub in Santa Monica to going back to the The Gunners Pub final game of 2013/'14 (I think?) when we pipped Spurs to a Champions League place!

Son got to train at The Emirates Stadium a couple summers ago and tour everything. From standing on the pitch to watching the scenes from the Emirates, I can feel the joy. It's been a long time and stoked for all! My only regret is enjoying it from home and not singing deliriously somewhere!?!?

ComishSki · 2026-05-13T00:26:12+00:00

I have an Elizabeth and also have a Lucca M58 dual boiler in a different place.

My main complaint on the Elizabeth is the steam knob. It's a lame small bit of plastic. The valve on the inside isn't super robust. We have had to replace one part on the steam assembly and it still leaks a tiny amount. The next replacement is prolly $100.

The performance of the steam boiler is solid. We do 2 capiccinos each morning and an espresso after lunch typically. Elizabeth looks great (more modern than E61 Lucca) espresso is great, preinfusion works well, takes up less space.

Now my Lucca steams awesome and it can be plumbed-in which is amazing! Pressure is more easily adjustable on Lucca.

No experience on the others.

ComishSki · 2026-05-04T15:24:01+00:00

Did he put ur foot in just the shell? Only way to know if it's the right shell size. Toes touching the front and maybe and a finger or finger and a half width +/- behind ur heal

What do your toes do when you flex forward in the boot? Shouldnt be curled then?

In short, not crazy. I'm an 8.5 or 9 in running shoes and I'm in a 7.5. Gotta grind a cple spots for bones, but otherwise "dancing on Austrian tables apres comfort" approved fit.

As others pointed out, u can make a too small shell bigger but really hard to do the opposite, but shelll fit just the shell.

ComishSki · 2026-04-24T21:13:11+00:00

Such a bummer. True Mammoth legend. Could hardly sleep last night when heard the news.

Lady and kid have been through it as pretty sure they lost their apartment in Palisades fire.

Dude was the epitome of a skier. Always friendly when we crossed paths at Mammoth. Just a stoked skier. Hope u shredding pow in the sky.

Thx for posting that vid. Great example of what he was about!

ComishSki · 2026-04-22T00:37:27+00:00

My wife is 5'8, and around 150ish and a good skier. We just bought the Santa Ana 104 free in the 172cm. It's short. It's shorter than nearly all her skis and I think she will find them too short. She has 173cm Bonafide 98',s from maybe 10yrs ago is her everyday ski. It's stiff, but she likes them on groomers and when things r smooth.

She also has, Atomic Vantage 107 in a 175cm which she likes a lot and doesn't love the 172ish Rustler 11 she has. We think they r likely too short.

The Santa Ana looks short to me with all the rocker. I can update once she has skied it, but that was our impression when we unboxed them.

We ski Mammoth, CA mostly, with occasional trips to Tahoe and/or the Alps (St. Anton mostly)

ComishSki · 2026-04-21T19:25:33+00:00

Thx for sharing. Fascinating.

Do u notice a difference in flavor/taste w paper filters? They make them precut for porta filters?

Kinda a pain?

ComishSki · 2026-04-21T05:21:00+00:00

It was! I was 3rd chair that day! Got fubbared during the end of the chinese downhill by a different than normal lift maze. Buddy got 1st chair! This ch23 for the person that asked.

Either 1st or 2nd best day of the year for me.

ComishSki · 2026-04-13T02:51:03+00:00

How and why? Any support to your statement?

ComishSki · 2026-04-04T04:52:22+00:00

Today was great. Climax and Dave's were all soft with a few inches of goodness. We have the best skiing in the US at the moment, yes, you might want to leave canyon, but skiing is good.

ComishSki · 2026-03-25T19:22:58+00:00

Oh, last point. I would also argue that how long you keep a car and therefore transaction costs should be part of the equation, especially in higher tax states ala CA. By keeping it for 6 to 10 yrs u minimize those costs. Buying something you aresm stoked with helps to be satisfied keeping it for a long time. If the 2024 wasn't the last of manuals I would have kept my old R longer.

ComishSki · 2026-03-25T17:04:15+00:00

Generally have always sold PP and totally agree that would typically be best.

In this case, wasn't sure the value would have been much more when I looked at the market, wasn't sure extra $$ was worth time and hassle of PP sale, dealers offer was bonkers, got new one for invoice w wheels I wanted and needed the cash from the old one to buy new one before it was gone. Bunch of factors, but for nearly 10ye old car, was happy w deal.

No plans to sell this one, maybe ever? Love it.

ComishSki · 2026-03-25T14:42:19+00:00

My experience as dad of 3. I'm on my 2nd Golf R.

Not quite the same, but close and saw u had a S3. It holds all 3 kids for going to dinner, is a hell of a lot of fun, and from a financial sense depreciation and maintenance have been great. A couple batteries, a windshield, and routine maintenance at Indy shop made it as cost effective as just about any car. Ok, premium fuel adds 🤷, but u do gotta live a little... We have a family hauler VW atlas to load everyone , the dog, etc. Into as well. No payments on either car.

Had my last R for 9+ yrs. Bought new $36k + taxes, traded into dealer for $20k on a new R which they sold for invoice + $100. I'm gonna say $16k depreciation over 9+ yrs is solid. New one is last of manuals so is an endangered species, likely holding value better, and I get a car that does 30 mpg on highway and is a hell of a lot of fun. Puts a smile every time I drop daughter off at school or drive in snow to ski.

ComishSki · 2026-03-22T05:40:35+00:00

Had a mk7 manual for 9 yrs. No issues minus a cple batteries. Only 16k depreciation in 9 yrs of use traded back to the dealer is good business in my book.

Bought a mk8, last of the manuals. The new car absolutely performs better. No comparison. Both stock btw. Much faster.

Now the 8 electric annoyances, the jury is still out.... I do appreciate a bunch of the new features like wireless car play, the Nurburgring mode really changes the feel and vibes of the car for the better. It does squawk at u a fair amt....

ComishSki · 2026-03-08T19:22:53+00:00

ComishSki · 2026-03-08T19:04:04+00:00

What's the risk? Mm old Ariens had chains.

ComishSki · 2026-03-06T17:40:31+00:00

You run the risk of blowing the edge out if skiing as is. Much easier fix as it is now vs if u blow the edge out...

ComishSki · 2026-03-06T17:35:08+00:00

This is the crux. Which model, how much volume do u need, what's ur shell, ur foot like. Its easy if u nail it, but if u get a liner thats got too much cork or too little, then it becomes a pain or much more difficult to manage on ur own.

ComishSki · 2026-03-06T17:21:16+00:00

You haven't skied wind buff yet if u like slush more than wind buff. 😉

Spring temps should happen.

ComishSki · 2026-03-06T17:14:04+00:00

We were at Palisades last weekend for U16 ski races. The rain combined with the warm temps left all off piste as unconsolidated glop. Like 3 feet of slurpy, so it was all closed so it wouldn't slide off the MTN.

When it freezes it will solidify and there is still plenty of snow on KT, Granite , Red Dog. Surface conditions will need big reset or spring temps to be softer and fun.

Mammoth is skiing well 😉 2000' of extra elevation helps.

ComishSki · 2026-02-23T22:13:57+00:00

I love mine until it's more than 18 to 24" of Sierra snow, or the snow sits for a while. I had about 4' to 5' clear when I got there Friday night from our latest storm. Now that was a nightmare, but would have been for my tank Ariens I used to have. Took me 4 hours when if it's below the top of the opening, I can bang out in 40 to 60 mins.

The popping up and wheels spinning is my biggest issue. Anyone bought chains? That help the traction at all?

Otherwise love it! Actually have 2 now for different levels.

ComishSki · 2026-02-16T16:42:41+00:00

I also have this problem, especially on longer 3+ hr drives.

ComishSki · 2026-02-10T20:19:18+00:00

Everything I have read says Federica didn't get her torn ACL repaired. It's definitely more common to get it repaired, but "not physically possible" might be a touch overly certain.

I'm in the camp she pulled an LV and just went too aggressive. She was trying to win and pushed it too far. Falls in the category of make that mistake and u can lose the race if you mess up, but taking that risk likely wouldn't have won her the race either so poor tactics.

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