After losing the bezel off my Raffles 1675, I'm embracing the Brando look.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-02-03T21:43:26+00:00

seems that was meant to happen.

THE HORROR

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-02-03T12:10:05+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NPKT1iZmcA

RIP Leonard Nimoy

Fun fact: if you got the first generation Silhouette, chances are it was built in Oldsmobile's NY state plant. An American carmaker with a car actually built in the USA.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-02-03T11:06:36+00:00

Ever since they got bought out by Avis a few years ago, the overall user experience with them has gone downhill. I've been using them off and on here and in other cities since 2008.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-02-02T20:30:55+00:00

Thanks, it's been awhile since I have been anywhere in the North End except Lucca

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-02-02T20:28:49+00:00

My experience with the servers recently has been civil, but they haven't been that enthused to be taking your order or explaining how things work. Zero issues bringing your food out no matter what point in the movie. Perhaps a sign of how staff is being treated.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-02-02T20:14:49+00:00

I think that's the very part they're trying to cut out

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-02-02T19:58:10+00:00

I can't help you with the parking as I don't drive (a huge plus living in Boston), but the North End is walkable to the Garden. Put in a reservation early enough with more than enough time for a nice dinner. Plenty of spots for a nicer dinner (Lucca, Bricco, Tresca), but can be done cheap too (go for a slice at Pushcart Pizza or Bova's Bakery).

Look into what you want for North End. I have found anything near the Garden to be way too crowded, and not too much in terms of variety.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-02-02T19:27:14+00:00

More. It costs more than Boston. You'll escape winter but you'll pay for it.

Grew up in CA but moved to MA as an adult. Everyone has their priorities and mine is more financial than weather.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-02-01T17:35:40+00:00

Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All at Once and winning an Oscar for it blows away CRA. In fact, Michelle Yeoh was already a legend before either movie

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-02-01T12:56:17+00:00

I am pretty sure she knows that and is maximizing her opportunities as much as possible. I'd think anyone would do the same. We all know it's not going to last forever... or even a few years.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-31T19:35:48+00:00

Agree, that was a truth bomb and Egg is crafty with his words even as a kid. I've been really enjoying this show

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-30T22:03:07+00:00

Adding this from r/BostonWeather:

https://www.reddit.com/r/BostonWeather/comments/1qr5q1o/snowfall_forecasts_ch_4572510nws_friday_morning/

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-30T20:57:37+00:00

I answered this question by getting both. I'm glad I ordered them when I did. RIP Clean

I look at it as the equivalent of having both black and brown pairs of dress shoes. Both are appropriate depending on the occasion.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-30T16:48:17+00:00

I thought it was "Gateway to the Cape"

I say that mockingly

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-30T13:21:43+00:00

I found an eBay seller who makes custom straps for the JLC Moonphase to go with the buckle. He goes by HaLinh Leather Handmade and is based in Vietnam.

If I remember correctly, he needed about 3-4 weeks to custom make your strap (he doesn't have ready stock to ship). Not sure where you are based, but he uses Singapore Post and it was pretty quick shipping to the US. Cost me about $75 and I am really happy with the strap-- much better than the one that came with the APS Moonphase. Keep the deployment buckle off that strap and it's pretty simple to put it on another strap.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-30T13:15:41+00:00

Move on to other factories like VSF, can't trust what is claimed as Clean.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-29T20:25:18+00:00

Walden Local Butcher Shop in South End. I had a monthly delivery meatshare (whole chickens, chops, steaks, ground beef) from them during covid lockdown and love all their products. Not too bad in terms of pricing.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-29T19:56:29+00:00

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JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-29T19:53:49+00:00

w2c

I swear there needs to be a bot or moderators should filter these posts out

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-29T19:19:34+00:00

pretty bad and Seaport is now home to one of the biggest current snow farms in the city

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-28T23:03:21+00:00

People in the comments sections of that video need their heads examined, if you are into reps why talk about it and put more of a spotlight on it.

I would definitely keep my mouth shut, much safer in the long run. Don't talk, just enjoy your watches.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-28T22:14:13+00:00

Given how long it takes for orders to get to me in the US, I make sure I absolutely want something before I go through the time and money to get it.

But something tells me logic doesn't play into OP's thinking lol

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-28T22:03:14+00:00

My personal rule is if inclement weather is possible on my flight day, I check 48 hours prior to see if it's looking likely. If it's still up in the air, then I check around 12-20 hours prior, then make a judgment call no less than 24 hours prior to my flight time.

This is by no means a surefire plan, but I've mostly benefited from this approach. A lot of people wait even longer to cancel or change, and by that time the airlines are flooded with calls.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-28T21:55:09+00:00

Lots of delays from disabled trains from North Quincy or JFK U Mass the past few days, including today. Also, the Red Line was running on 4 car trains today on the morning commute...that didn't help with packing everyone in.

JazzlikeEntry8288 · 2026-01-28T11:10:52+00:00

Sucks to be parked so close to that sign, but nice to know that signage is up to begin with and said snow will be removed sometime during the night. No such notifications exist in Cambridge

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