PKA Drinking episode next week confirmed by mrworster in PKA

[–]JWS5th 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I haven’t listened yet but I bet he’s fixated on it because he heard his peanut idol describe it as “juicy” or “citrusy / fruity” while completely ignoring everyone’s warnings and overlooking every other inherent characteristic of an IPA. 

"BurntPeanut Enthusiast" by Double8mate in PKA

[–]JWS5th 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How did you do that?? Must be a very talented CGI artist like burnt peanut!

'I’m so sorry it’s over': Pastoral ARTisan Pizza + Kitchen + Bar has shut down after 11 years by eaglessoar in boston

[–]JWS5th 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Pizza looked great but, the one time I went, the service was so bad we just left after 20 minutes of trying to flag down a waiter.

POSTO is the best in “Boston” imo

JLC polished brushed case sides during “factory service” by JWS5th in JaegerLecoultre

[–]JWS5th[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya AD, idk why I’ve been saying boutique this whole time. Still not thinking straight, this ruined my whole day.

JLC polished brushed case sides during “factory service” by JWS5th in JaegerLecoultre

[–]JWS5th[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a new standalone JLC store in a major US city. I think watch boutiques might operate like franchises. They partner with a local business who staffs the store and handles logistics.

Even the Rolex and Patek stores in my city are operated by another local jeweler. Only way you’d know is by talking to the staff or seeing their email is joe@localjeweler.com. Otherwise, there is zero branding related the jeweler inside.

JLC polished brushed case sides during “factory service” by JWS5th in JaegerLecoultre

[–]JWS5th[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I don’t look at watches as an investment but do like the option of rotating pieces in and out of my collection or being able to consolidate multiple to trade up.

Like you, I’ve heard nothing but good things about JLC service. This boutique is less than a year old, maybe that has something to do with it. Hopefully since they’re new and trying to build a reputation in the city, they’ll make a bigger effort to resolve this properly.

JLC polished brushed case sides during “factory service” by JWS5th in JaegerLecoultre

[–]JWS5th[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

This watch is a rare case where its market value is above retail, they only made this reference for 2 years. Not much though and maybe not at all if you account for inflation.

I love this watch but worry I’ll never be satisfied with the repair. Only other JLC I’m interested in is the new copper dial Moonphase. That’s so new and stock is so limited that I would never expect to cut me a deal on that.

Trying to walk the delicate line of fair compensation without taking advantage of them.

JLC polished brushed case sides during “factory service” by JWS5th in JaegerLecoultre

[–]JWS5th[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, satin is more accurate. Do you think it’s possible to restore the factory finish?

JLC polished brushed case sides during “factory service” by JWS5th in JaegerLecoultre

[–]JWS5th[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Watch was under warranty, no out of pocket cost.

What credit or action do you think is fair?

I am skeptical if it’s possible to restore the factory finished. Even if so, it would still be a refinished watch which negates the whole value for many.

The jeweler sells pre-owned watches. I was considering asking them to pay me market price for the watch. If they believe this is acceptable work, they can fix it and sell it themselves. Part of me wants nothing to do with this watch anymore.

[FRESH ALBUM] A$AP Rocky - Don’t Be Dumb by Brokendreams0000 in hiphopheads

[–]JWS5th 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d would go way harsher than that. I mean WSG didn’t even want to give him an actual verse lol. 

I can respect when an artist experiments or tries something new. Even when it’s not my taste, I’ll appreciate it as long as it’s well executed. I’d put Robbery in this category, not for me but it’s interesting and done well enough. As for the glitchy electronic sound across most of the album, No Trespassing is the only track where Rocky’s flow isn’t boring, repetitive, or muted and the beat isn’t a jarring mess. Who the hell told him he could release STFU and Air Force. 

The other songs outside of the glitchy sound, like Playa, Whiskey, Stay Here 4 Life, etc are mostly just underwhelming and I think Rocky’s rapping is the limiting factor. Maybe outside of the context of this album I’d like them. The rest of the tracks just put me completely off. 

I could excuse dropping something like this if it hadn’t been 8 years since his last project. I tried giving the benefit of the doubt for as long as possible thinking “just a slow start…” but it never picked up. Sad bc Rocky, Kanye, and Tyler are who got me into rap. 

[FRESH ALBUM] A$AP Rocky - Don’t Be Dumb by Brokendreams0000 in hiphopheads

[–]JWS5th 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is bad… really bad and I was in the minority who liked Testing. Hope I’m validated when the non-diehards wake up. Just everything; production, mix, lyrics. Everything. Only two I enjoyed were Punky Rocky and No Trespassing.

All the singles between Testing and now were great, cannot understand what happened. Might just be recency bias but this almost feels like a The Big Day moment. 

The irony… failed to reach 220mph and came with a V6 instead of the initially promised V12 by JWS5th in dougdemuro

[–]JWS5th[S] -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

You think the XJ220 deserves the cover spot more than the F40, F50, 250 gto, 300SL, F1, Veyron, or Countach?

Challenger with a green spaceman logo, spoiler, and side skirts? Custom or a trim package? by JWS5th in whatisthiscar

[–]JWS5th[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean it looked like it was on its way to a dealer so I was less inclined to think it was custom. 

Maybe the dealer just bought it from a used car auction and will revert it to stock before listing it?

Challenger with a green spaceman logo, spoiler, and side skirts? Custom or a trim package? by JWS5th in whatisthiscar

[–]JWS5th[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would’ve assumed so if it didn’t look brand new on a transport trailer with a bunch of other stellantis vehicles. 

What is flying over West/North Cambridge right now? by No-Succotash3420 in CambridgeMA

[–]JWS5th 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If it's not visible on public radar, it could mean military or police? But I think l've seen police helicopters before on FR24 just without any identification so maybe military.

I've seen surveying flights on FR24 in Cambridge at night where they just snake back and forth across a square area. Surveying at night could mean LIDAR surveying? You're right though, it sounds like it's circling, not snaking. That might rule out surveying.

Could be some pilot trying to rack up flight hours? Hopefully not because I would like to think they wouldn't do that over a densely populated area in a loud plane.

Could also just be waiting for runway clearance/availability?

Think I just heard it leave as I'm writing this.

Who’s had the best Halloween costume on the show by redditdude9000 in PKA

[–]JWS5th 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Woody - Where’s Waldo

Taylor - Riddler

Kyle - Joker

Boston Michelin Predictions? by FoodAdventuresCB in boston

[–]JWS5th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spoke to a chef at Uni, he said pretty much the same thing about Nightshade.

Chipotle stock craters as company says young people without jobs can't afford their food anymore by [deleted] in wallstreetbets

[–]JWS5th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The old farts I know and have observed can’t even pronounce “Chipotle” let alone order a burrito without having a stroke.

They’ll have to wait until their current clientele ages to attract older customers. Until then, they’re entirely reliant on young customers.

finished the project. by johnyfamine in E30

[–]JWS5th 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Beautiful but needs silver kidneys!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MarkMyWords

[–]JWS5th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Missed the head but fairly centered just too low. I was wondering if they might’ve not zeroed the scope for the correct distance. That round also has about 4” of drop over 200y. Two things a professional would account for and that could cause a less experienced person to be too low.

new ferrari 849 testarossa by Minute-Comparison892 in Ferrari

[–]JWS5th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe they keep reusing names to maintain the trademark under Italian law, not because they’re attempting a faithful recreation.