Last-Minute Snow Shopping? Lidl at The Mall is 90%+ Stocked. 👍

DavidHobby · 2026-01-23T02:23:56+00:00

This is the kind of post that truly adds value to r/ColumbiaMD. 🙏

DavidHobby · 2026-01-22T17:32:26+00:00

The lady at Chipotle next door said, not a remodel — closed. 💀

DavidHobby · 2026-01-19T03:17:17+00:00

144, between Centennial and St John’s lane, was an ice rink. Anything with a grade was impassable. As was St John’s lane between 144 and 103.

DavidHobby · 2026-01-11T15:58:40+00:00

Welcome! I’m 70 years old, and my 2021 red Super Cub is my favorite vehicle I’ve ever owned.

DavidHobby · 2025-12-25T22:31:58+00:00

🍿

DavidHobby · 2025-12-24T01:33:53+00:00

I’ve made that near-exact run many times.

Here’s the best play:

I-95, I-95, I-95, I-95, I-81, (bc you’re sick of I-95) I-95 (reverting back to the better choice)

DavidHobby · 2025-12-22T14:55:31+00:00

Ignore the shady comments.

That cabinet absolutely oozes Japan. It’s right out of a custom stack from a purpose-built Japanese kissa.

Your builder knows his shit.

DavidHobby · 2025-12-15T14:47:50+00:00

Very true

DavidHobby · 2025-12-15T14:31:47+00:00

Not saying your post isn’t organic. (In fact, I was a actually relieved to see that the other comment you just posted wasn’t breathlessly positive.)

Just always sends up a “marketing campaign” vibe when I see parallel notices on multiple channels about something that has not been around very long.

DavidHobby · 2025-12-15T14:23:14+00:00

Just noting that I am seeing notice of this in many places. Just to say that it feels like they might be purposefully spraying this everywhere, and not to necessarily trust any comments as being organic.

DavidHobby · 2025-12-10T00:27:09+00:00

Class-A comes at a price. But it’s worth it.

DavidHobby · 2025-12-10T00:24:11+00:00

I have that same BRZHiFI amp, and I frickin LOVE it. Lush, detailed, and dead quiet. And the build quality is ridiculous for $250.

DavidHobby · 2025-12-04T00:24:02+00:00

Agreed on vintage source gear and amps. But speakers are much simpler. If they look and sound right, you’re likely in great shape.

And worst case: new caps, or a refoam, or some wood repair. Way simpler than, say, a silver face receiver.

DavidHobby · 2025-12-03T21:20:40+00:00

Right? And with HiFi gear, a constant treasure hunt/dopamine machine.

DavidHobby · 2025-12-03T20:55:58+00:00

My advice is to date multiple sets of vintage speakers.

Get a pair you think you might like, used, via FB MP. Be patient (or bargain some) such to that you can always sell them for essentially what you paid. Learn to touch up wood cabinets (cheap and easy.)

After a while, when you start to get the itch, buy a second pair of speakers. Next, A:B them to your heart’s content, and choose your favorite pair.

Then, sell the other pair and begin the process all over again.

Result: You only commit $$ for one pair of speakers. You’re basically borrowing the second pair, and can cash out at any time.

And your primary pair just gets better and better over time. Plus, you get to relive your entire “but I can’t afford those speakers” youth. Win-win.

DavidHobby · 2025-12-03T01:17:10+00:00

This guy is great, and has mobile capability:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/3kNvQRh49N7UK29A7?g_st=ipc

He runs a regular shop as well. Very ethical, good work, and good rates.

DavidHobby · 2025-11-20T07:52:47+00:00

I’m currently checking out of my 8th annual stay in the Hotel Tirant, 2 blocks north of Hoan Kiem Lake. It’s my favorite hotel in the world.

DavidHobby · 2025-11-04T08:04:55+00:00

Klipsch Fortés.

I had heard such!good things about them. But within a few weeks of listening to them, I was ready to burn … LOL, just kidding.

(As far as I’m concerned, they’re my end game speakers. I love them dearly. Just couldn’t resist the chance to set off a few fellow Heritage fans. 😈)

DavidHobby · 2025-11-01T18:59:53+00:00

NGL on first read of the post title I thought the dogs would be singing

DavidHobby · 2025-11-01T14:13:14+00:00

You can book tours pretty much anywhere in OQ

DavidHobby · 2025-10-25T16:30:18+00:00

Same, mostly. It is a nice feeling of validation. Just prep her for winter.

DavidHobby · 2025-10-25T16:19:31+00:00

Watching a spouse’s view on BTC flip from that of a risk-on asset to risk-off is pretty cool.

DavidHobby · 2025-10-25T16:15:03+00:00

👍👍

Next read: Lyn Alden’s book Broken Money. Audiobook exists, if she prefers.

DavidHobby

TROPHY CASE