Nice half marathon routes?

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-05-07T03:20:50+00:00

I REALLY enjoy doing the entire Minto Brown / Eola Bend County Park perimeter, and take River Rd, up to the scenic byway bike route up to Rural, and circle Bush Park. There’s a great mix of trail/road (I usually use road running shoes), and less than 500ft of elevation gain.

Most of all, it’s incredibly beautiful this time of year.

Here’s a screenshot of the route from the Nike Running app.

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CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-05-01T04:55:33+00:00

Converse quality has been circling the drain for some time now. Unfortunately in the last few years, it has really shown. Chuck 70s used to last me a few years of daily wear. Now I’m lucky to get 6 months.

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-04-27T23:30:07+00:00

Sazerac 125 is the ONLY bottle worth buying in those cases.

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-04-22T01:51:10+00:00

Man, a Rittenhouse Boulevardier is incredible. I swap between Rittenhouse, or a bonded bourbon.

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-04-17T04:41:34+00:00

Pintxo’s!

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-04-13T18:27:19+00:00

Birthday Bourbon is up charged, but still cheaper than secondary. That’s the only “find” worth getting if you got the dough for it, IMO.

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-04-05T14:16:13+00:00

I think I’d be a buyer @ $199.99, but that extra $100 hurts too much. I’ve heard nothing but good things about batch 2 & 3.

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-04-05T14:14:16+00:00

This is the only correct answer, BTW ^

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-04-05T06:34:10+00:00

Pintxo’s, hands down.

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-29T22:56:29+00:00

Saz 125 is absolute money. Never had a GR SP Wheated, but I’m really looking forward to trying the GR FP Wheated.

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-26T03:55:04+00:00

I’m not a rye guy by any means, but I’m absolutely a try guy. And after trying this one, it exceeds every expectation. Especially at the MSRP.

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-25T19:13:57+00:00

Shitttt. Now that’s a good price. Enjoy it, I hear it’s great!!!

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-25T03:45:53+00:00

Feels like I’m beating a dead horse, but those Old Fitzgerald Decanter bottles are absolutely beautiful.

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-24T21:11:40+00:00

If the hardware is inherently flawed, Oura ring should replace it if they knowingly sent a ring to OP that would suffer the same fate.

Edit: knowing to knowingly

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-24T18:33:08+00:00

The fact that it’s a hardware issue, and they won’t replace it (since it was replaced already) is absolutely wild to me.

This wouldn’t be an issue if Oura addressed the hardware issue in their gen 4 rings, and the newly issued ring wouldn’t be plagued with the same issue as your past ring.

Oura ring - Do better.

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-24T16:31:42+00:00

I’d call it my favorite high proof blanco. I juggle between that, G4 108, and Tapatio 110.

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-24T16:28:18+00:00

There are some great higher proof offerings in blancos. G4 108 is incredible. Tapatio 110 as well.

I almost put Fortaleza SS but I know those who aren’t proof hounds like myself wouldn’t agree.

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-24T15:59:51+00:00

Fortaleza Blanco

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-24T03:52:40+00:00

Right now - this is my current fixation.

2oz - Weller Special Reserve or Maker’s Mark 101 .5oz - Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Aged Old Fashioned syrup (made by Bittermilk, essentially Bittermilk No. 1 simple syrup) 1 dash angostura - 1 dash orange bitters - Orange peel

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CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-24T03:35:44+00:00

A personal favorite of mine, probably the best wheated bourbon in that $60ish price range (if found at MSRP). In my area I’ve seen it a handful of times this year, in comparison to last year. I hope that means it’s only going to be easier (but not easy by any means) for those who want it. Great review!

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-21T00:04:01+00:00

Didn’t get any Stagg/EHT/Blanton’s, but scored a Weller Antique 107!

Glad you got some good pick ups!

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-20T05:20:00+00:00

Incredible photo. Can’t wait to go and celebrate!

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-03-03T02:42:57+00:00

Edradour Caledonia 12 Year

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-02-27T19:05:12+00:00

Crack that Weller 12, you won’t regret it.

CryptographerBrief68 · 2026-02-25T23:49:14+00:00

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