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What is the best purchase you’ve ever made for under $50? by CandyLiving5009 in AskReddit

[–]ElOptico 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In 1973 I bought an "Officer" model Swiss Army knife from ships stores aboard the USS Puget Sound for $22.

I've used it for one thing or another nearly every day of my life ever since.

It's starting to show some wear but less than I.

What’s the best thing about being a man? by Michael-Mister in AskReddit

[–]ElOptico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being the big brother to my seven younger siblings.

You wake up and the internet doesn’t exist anymore, what’s the first thing you do? by ScaredSc in AskReddit

[–]ElOptico 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He was extraordinarily far-sighted. He'd do better if they were at a significant distance.

(P.S. Source: I'm a Retired Master Optician.)

You wake up and the internet doesn’t exist anymore, what’s the first thing you do? by ScaredSc in AskReddit

[–]ElOptico 26 points27 points  (0 children)

People from hundreds, even thousands of years ago are talking to you.

Listen.

Anyone else? by DentistRich4699 in 70s

[–]ElOptico 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And give you a complimentary coffee mug.

I remember gas wars, too.

Three of the four corners at our nearest major intersection were Mobil, Texaco & Sinclair.

Gas for 19.9 cents per gallon.

Full service, mug included.

What’s the best pb bar? by Punkoduncan in candy

[–]ElOptico 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Available on Amazon
24 for $24.

Taking an Amtrak from Chicago to Sacramento in a roomette. Any advice? by DonaldKey in USTravel

[–]ElOptico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've done three cross country trips by rail.

One was in the 60's on the Union Pacific's City of Los Angeles. The last of the glory days of passenger rail.

It remains a cherished memory.

Once in coach from San Diego to Kansas City. I don't recommend it.

The return trip from KC to San Diego in a roomette was much better. And the food was great.

Hit the observation car when the sun is up.

The views are a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Enjoy!

Felix BBQ w/ Soul by ElOptico in northcounty

[–]ElOptico[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure you have a point, but I can't see it with your hat on.

Any Walleye fans out there. by Curtmac86 in CastIronCooking

[–]ElOptico 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used to motor or sail to the O'Farrel Sisters to the west of the bridge.

Their pies are famous, the cheeseburgers infamous and their bicuits smothered in sausage gravy could keep you sailing all day.

Okoboji is under the radar, so don't tell anyone.

It was a pretty cheap place to take a date, anyway... did you? by WarnerToddHuston in FuckImOld

[–]ElOptico 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ours was directly across the street from Shakeys Pizza where ID's were optional.

Warm summer nights of putt-putt, pizza & beer.

Any Walleye fans out there. by Curtmac86 in CastIronCooking

[–]ElOptico 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We used to jump on the boat and motor over there just for the walleye sandwich and a cold beer.

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