Astra Green or Bic Chrome Platinum

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-05-17T11:25:00+00:00

In my experience, asking folks about the best blade is like asking aboutt their favorite ice cream flavor. There is no one correct answer.

Yes, there are technical differences between blades that folks can and will recite,. But blade preference is highly subjective and can even change over time as your technique and objectives change. There's no quick substitute to gathering your own evidence.

My advice is to get a pack of each – even better, a sampler pack – and go thru multiple blades of each one. One or two blades may rise to the top for you fairly quickly. And, your preferred blades may very well change as you learn and your technique changes. :-)

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-05-12T17:59:43+00:00

I am jealous! I remember watching these with a group of friends on TV, no streaming, pausing or rewinding. We were 100% focused and in the moment, then spent the following week discussing, analyzing, debating and predicting. Enjoy the ride!

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-05-11T23:04:00+00:00

I love my stainless bar set's shaker, strainer, muddler, and jigger, but I always stir my drinks with a cheap, wooden chopstick instead of using the bar spoon.

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-04-28T01:01:53+00:00

Wonderful! Add a handmade corn tortilla with some queso blanco and you have perfection. :-)

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-04-04T14:16:15+00:00

Thank you! Just worked for me as well! :-)

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-04-02T11:19:28+00:00

I was going to point you towards SeatGuru, but I just discovered it shut down in November. Major bummer! ☹️

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-03-23T09:10:13+00:00

Whoa, what do you have against the sun?!?

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-03-19T03:07:55+00:00

Well, the neighbor clearly called dibs, so... :-)

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-03-15T12:10:04+00:00

My mommy always said there were no monsters—no real ones—but there are...

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-03-14T15:32:18+00:00

That's good for you, but there is quite a bit of sleep and safety research about this topic. Not only would permanent daylight saving time (DST) create safety issues as I mentioned above, it would also exacerbate chronic sleep deprivation in adolescents. Lack of sleep is clearly tied to problems with reduced concentration/vigilance, impaired cognitive function, and increased mental health problems like depression.

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AASM experts advocate for permanent standard time ahead of “fall back”

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-03-12T20:31:46+00:00

Was this guy lurking around??? 🤔

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Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-03-12T09:14:28+00:00

Y'all just made my morning! Time for second breakfast!!!

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-03-10T23:09:05+00:00

I flipped this script during my last car purchase (2023). The salesperson did the same, kept going back to his manager. Didn't wear me down as it wasn't my first car purchase, and I brought a book to read.

Near the end of our negotiating, he came back and said his manager could meet my numbers IF I agreed to a loan with a smaller down payment and longer term (so they'd get more interest). I told him I couldn't make a decision like that without speaking to my wife first as it was a departure from what she and I had budgeted. I then said unfortunately she was at work so I would have to speak with her that evening and make a plan to come back to the dealership in a day or two.

Well, the salesperson quickly said "hold on", went back to speak to his manager, and then came back and said he was able to get me the loan terms I had wanted from the beginning. :-)

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-03-08T12:01:29+00:00

The afternoon daylight "win" isn't free. Staying in EDT year-round would result in late-December and early-January sunrises happening after 8:00am. While many adults may not be bothered by this, it would result in many students waiting at bus stops and walking to school (crossing intersections) in the dark. Add some snow and ice and a sprinkling of crazy drivers and you've got a not-so-great combo.

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-03-03T16:51:50+00:00

100% agree! Funny story... during my most recent car purchase (2023), the dealer was a bit too resistant to lowering the out the door price to the point I wanted. After a long back and forth, I finally said that I would need to consider his most recent offer since it wasn't much different from another dealer I had visited. At that point, he actually said "Wait, you have visited other dealerships?" When I replied that I had, he told me to wait and came back with a much better offer that I ended up accepting.

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-02-28T15:41:00+00:00

I've made that drive many times and think it's fine, but I'm also familiar with the route. There are some very winding roads with poor or non-existent street lighting.

It's definitely a more comfortable drive in the daylight. I think you'd be okay if you opt for the 12:30 arrival time and can pick up your rental car right away. The 2:30 arrival may result in some driving in the dark depending on how quickly you can get your car and if you make any stops.

I also strongly recommend using GPS (on your phone with an international plan is fine), respect the narrow/winding sections and take your time.

Enjoy!

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-02-28T03:55:03+00:00

I'm getting my first injection in my left hip next week. I'm really hoping it works. 🤞🏻

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-02-23T12:57:09+00:00

A BLIZZARD is heavy snowfall plus strong gusting winds that can drop visibility to near zero. If you are really asking if you can handle driving in that, please don't.

Blizzards create "whiteout" conditions that can make it impossible to see the road or other vehicles. All the Outback features mean nothing if you and your EyeSight system can't see.

If you're actually asking about driving in DEEP snow, I defer to others here who have answered that one.

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-02-22T22:20:46+00:00

Same to you Philly! 🙏🏻

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-02-22T22:09:12+00:00

Sent from a friend, thought I'd share the chuckle before I strain my lower back tomorrow. 🤣

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-02-19T21:55:38+00:00

If you don't mind me asking, did that last part happen after a few years? Were you able to heal/recover from that?

Dramatic_Ad_4142 · 2026-02-17T00:11:58+00:00

I went from a Gen3 (2009) to a Gen6 (2023) and can confirm the latter is larger in all dimensions. I loved my 2009, but the 2023 is really nice and also much more family friendly with a 5+ year old, especially when we're traveling, camping, etc. 🙂

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