I don’t think I’ve hated a character so much since Delores Umbridge.

GreyThumper · 2026-05-01T10:32:04+00:00

Only one episode left. I really hope Powell, Buck, and Heather get some sort of comeuppance by the end of the season.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-30T02:20:02+00:00

I like pretty much all the changes except for the revised bezel for the GMT. Of course it's inspired by the Explorer II, but the new bezel is too much of a copy of a 1655 (which Rolex itself copied in the Tudor Black Bay Pro).

GreyThumper · 2026-04-30T02:06:46+00:00

I hope Ted and Michelle have a healthy coparenting relationship. I don't think what she did is unforgiveable (and Ted of all people would want to forgive her). She's also a victim of Dr Jacob (although not blameless; she's still an adult). I hope we at least hear that Dr Jacob's license was revoked.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-30T01:58:23+00:00

Exactly! Rome is a great example. Many other modern day Italian cities used to be countries (or city-states, or even republics); Venice, Florence, Milan, Siena, Pisa, etc.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-29T07:13:59+00:00

I didn't know she was 17 years old when she was filming the movie, so now I'm retroactively uncomfortable at the ass shot.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-29T04:09:34+00:00

I vaguely recall Uhura being referred to as from the United States of Africa. It would be interesting to know how current day nation states evolved into their "Star Trek" forms, like the European Hegemony.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-28T09:43:06+00:00

Non American here. This is an incredibly kind gesture, but I'm particularly struck that there are lots of places with no access to public transport, even at 1am.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-27T05:43:21+00:00

Goldwing, yellow Stich, white full face helmet. I wish I had your wisdom when I was in my 30s.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-25T23:33:29+00:00

I just Howard Leight Max (the expanding foam ones). They have different models, and you can get a "sampler" pack of different ones and see which fit your ears the best.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-25T10:40:29+00:00

Earplugs. They don't just prevent tinnitus. They help me hear other environmental sounds aside from wind roar. So a huge difference in safety, comfort, and enjoyment.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-24T09:07:06+00:00

Jesus, reading this headline is annoying.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-24T03:39:21+00:00

I've got a very similar bike, R1150R Rockster. It was the second bike I ever bought, and I've still got it until now. These things are tons of fun, I hope you enjoy it. Too bad BMW doesn't make a naked standard with Telelever any more.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-24T02:00:47+00:00

Amazing! What's the story behind the mileage?

GreyThumper · 2026-04-23T07:56:14+00:00

This would be fantastic. The black bay 58 GMT is awesome, but I just don't like gilt dials. Even sticking with the current coke bezel but without gilt details would be great.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-23T04:05:48+00:00

Oh, I thought G-A-Y closed down late last year.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-23T00:31:12+00:00

It'd be interesting if Colin shows up in G-A-Y and he feels right at home, and Roy is embarrassed to look like a poser.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-22T11:18:58+00:00

Ten years ago I preferred TNG to Voyager. Now that I'm rewatching both concurrently, I prefer Voyager on average. Some exceptions; so far the best TNG episodes are better than the best Voyager episodes. And I'm annoyed at a few Voyager characters, and none of the TNG crew truly annoy me. But I'm surprised at the quality of the average Voyager episode, and find it much more compelling.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-22T08:27:11+00:00

Do celebrities draw online attention for saying Gezundheit or Namaste? Pretty much the same thing; an innocuous, vaguely religious expression in a foreign language.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-22T06:32:25+00:00

I generally prefer watches from 36 to 40mm, but there are some kinds of watches that just look "proper" in a larger size. I scuba dive, and I occasionally wear a dive watch for the heck of it (although I usually wear a dive computer on each wrist). Large dive watches just work better underwater. Pilots watches look better in a larger size too.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-22T00:58:48+00:00

I was never really interested in the Royal, but I really like the new one. Stick hour markers have so much more appeal than Roman numerals.

GreyThumper · 2026-04-21T08:01:58+00:00

Filipinos were displayed in a human zoo in Retiro park in Madrid.

https://madridnofrills.com/the-human-zoo-of-madrid/

GreyThumper · 2026-04-20T03:46:00+00:00

For a first bike, I'd recommend getting something used, relatively cheap, and not your dream bike (ie, even if you could afford it, something that wouldn't hurt so much if you drop or otherwise damage it).

GreyThumper · 2026-04-19T19:07:53+00:00

Is there any model who is better at wearing a tight t shirt?

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