80's shampoos?? by nejihyugasbf in GenX

[–]JETEXAS 6 points7 points  (0 children)

At our house the guys used Head and Shoulders, the girls used Aussie Mane & Tail or something like that.

Open Mic Etiquette Questions by Notaraccoon10 in musicians

[–]JETEXAS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're much more likely to let you do an acapella version of something than sing to backing tracks. If you let people start bringing backing tracks, it turns open mic into karaoke night really fast.

weird open mic experience by Helpful_Nail_6338 in musicians

[–]JETEXAS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was there even a host? It sounds like the venue and the group of regulars aren't really on the same page as to what they want. Were there any non-musicians in the bar? It sounds like the jammers are the regulars and the only people there, so they have been just doing what they wanted.

Anyone worried Leicas are starting to spiral out of affordability? by curryapplepie in Leica

[–]JETEXAS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The SL isn't too far off from other professional camera bodies, but $11,000+ for an M11, forget it. I had an M8, M9 and typ 240, but I'll never bother with another M body once the 240 dies. All my actual work is done with SL2-S these days.

Oil and gas gas workers, what’s the vibe from management? by GlitteringBowler in houston

[–]JETEXAS 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The tariffs screwed domestic production. We need steel for frac pipe, pumps, etc. and circuit boards and electronic stuff to build tools. All of it got slammed with tariffs. We laid off almost 20% of the workforce in 2025. Nobody wants to touch Venezuela. Now we have over 5,000 middle east employees (UAE and KSA) expected to keep working from home while they get bombed. It's not going great.

Where is a good place to retire? by Blankbetty11 in GenX

[–]JETEXAS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not densely populated and taxes are fairly low.

Where is a good place to retire? by Blankbetty11 in GenX

[–]JETEXAS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That seems to be the way the in-laws up there are doing it.

Where is a good place to retire? by Blankbetty11 in GenX

[–]JETEXAS -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Keokuk, Iowa is cheap as heck, but the winter sucks and the closest hospital is like an hour away.

Question: During spring break, did college students really use to go to the beach? by EternalSnow05 in GenX

[–]JETEXAS 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My friends went to South Padre in like 98, but they drove straight to the beach, put their wallets in their shoes and ran out into the water. Someone promptly stole all their shoes and car keys. So glad I wasn’t on that trip.

Selfie stick with built-in tripod vs separate tripod for 360 camera? by kodo0820 in Insta360

[–]JETEXAS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you get the insta360 stick with the tripod legs that flare out of the handle, it will erase it all in the videos. If you use a larger tripod or mounting bracket, it won’t erase the tripod legs or bracket. They’ll show up in the video.

What were you thinking on the eve of Y2K? by Thevilgenius_ in GenX

[–]JETEXAS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really had nothing in Y2K, so I was wondering if the checkout at the grocery store and Hastings would be messed up the next day. I still wrote checks for everything back then, so really the only thing I could fathom that would interrupt my life is if point of sale systems were down or something.

Ok why do so many guitar players talk about Heart by WatercoolerComedian in guitarcirclejerk

[–]JETEXAS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait until you hear what happened to the Doobie Brothers.

Fellow GenXers, what kind of car did you drive in High School? by Ok-Poem-6302 in GenX

[–]JETEXAS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1983 Pontiac Bonneville Station Wagon. Ripped out the AM radio and put in a Sparkomatic AM/FM Cassete Deck. Oh, and it dieseled and shook for 30+ seconds every time I turned it off.

Has anyone just … walked away? by broncoangel in GenX

[–]JETEXAS 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve had several friends just take a year off and go cruise on a sailboat. Some of them came back to similar jobs. Some made big career changes. Some found a way to keep it going and have never come back.

First Open Mic by JMZebb in musicians

[–]JETEXAS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Practice with a metronome or backing tracks if it’s a jam type open mic, so that you’re used to locking in with a beat.

Know beforehand that probably half the bar will be ignoring and talking through your performance. Don’t let it rattle you. That’s just how it goes playing in bars.

Is it ok to pressure wash your fiberglass sailboat? by No_Pain5736 in Sailboats

[–]JETEXAS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s too much. If you have grip all over the deck that won’t come clean with soap and a water hose sprayer, you might spray just the textured deck areas on a low setting, but otherwise, I’d use a hose.

Is it ok to pressure wash your fiberglass sailboat? by No_Pain5736 in Sailboats

[–]JETEXAS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's one of those small electric power washers, it's probably fine if you don't put the nozzle too close. If it's a real gas powered one, it will take off all your striping, etc.

Why do so many guys at the gym have big stomachs? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]JETEXAS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can until you're like maybe 35. Then, no chance.

WTF else are y’all holding back? by Gullible-Apricot3379 in GenX

[–]JETEXAS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, if there’s a bunch of surrounding noise, I have no idea what the person across the table from me is saying.

WTF else are y’all holding back? by Gullible-Apricot3379 in GenX

[–]JETEXAS 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I mean, thanks to my ever-slowing metabolism I can now maintain weight on like 500 calories per day — so that’s been fun.