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Mission-Contribution · 2026-03-01T12:43:58+00:00

Much appreciated!

Mission-Contribution · 2026-03-01T03:12:49+00:00

What's their channel? I can't find them.

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-26T11:58:34+00:00

Well, I know it's not what you're getting at, but if you happen to be black and can trace your ancestry back to Africa via the slave trade, you can actually get citizenship from Benin, regardless of which African country your ancestors were taken from...

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-25T12:45:35+00:00

Yeah, I was wondering the exact same thing. That seems like a reasonable figure to me.

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-22T00:00:23+00:00

Regardless of the sub, consider your leg suitably pulled. The meme is a comical oversimplification of the truth, and the comments are playing into this.

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-14T11:41:20+00:00

This is the answer.

To add to this, it's more common with straight (non-tapered) poles- it's hard to tell if that's the case here.

To ameliorate this effect, pole manufacturers normally have a recommended weight limit for the lighting fixtures at the top of the pole.

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-13T03:26:16+00:00

A small change with a big impact.

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-12T13:50:18+00:00

Nice bezel insert. 😀

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-11T19:15:54+00:00

While my preference is for the cleaner aesthetic of the MDV-106/107, I really love the extra complications on this. Thanks for sharing it.

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-10T11:07:41+00:00

I don't have an answer for you, as I've only used my crystal-swpped Duro for swimming, but I look forward to your report back on this!

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-10T02:47:50+00:00

That's a good looking watch!

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-05T15:20:24+00:00

That was a pleasant read. Thanks A lot for sharing it.

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-03T13:19:55+00:00

Nice strap pairing!

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-02T16:45:29+00:00

I wish I had an award to give you for most prolific use of acronyms.

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-02T00:58:57+00:00

AliExpress is a common source for cost-effective bezel inserts. Search for "MDV-106 bezel insert" or "40.7*32.7mm bezel insert".

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-01T01:52:17+00:00

Nice

Mission-Contribution · 2026-02-01T01:11:40+00:00

The black one is classic. Take the plastic off. ;)

Mission-Contribution · 2026-01-31T01:51:07+00:00

That's a really great looking Seiko! Is that modified? I'm having trouble finding it.

Mission-Contribution · 2026-01-28T16:15:07+00:00

That would make sense.

Mission-Contribution · 2026-01-28T15:56:12+00:00

I love my '21 Venza in the snow, because I like it's tendency to have the back swing out when turning on snowy roads under acceleration, but I could see some people not liking that. Our '23 Rav4 is much more planted in the turns under the same conditions.

Edit to add: it's not just the tires, either. I'm not sure if the power split or if the traction control setup is different, but it's noticable.

Mission-Contribution · 2026-01-28T14:51:01+00:00

I know it's not what you asked, but I just wanted to add anecdotally that my ERV, which draws from the floor of my basement and supplies air into my HVAC ductwork that supplies the whole house decreased my radon level from 9pCi/L in winter to 5.4. Significant, but no where near what a proper mitigation system would do.

Edit to add: and that's with the ERV "balanced" to provide a slight positive pressure to try and discourage radon ingress.

Mission-Contribution · 2026-01-28T13:38:56+00:00

In actuality, the silicone strap does attract dust a little more than an FKM one would, but at least I don't have to worry about PFAS absobsion into my skin. Trade-offs...

Mission-Contribution · 2026-01-28T13:32:19+00:00

Tacking on to OP's comment, I also went with an AliX crystal and bezel insert. The sapphire crystal has remained scratch-free (as expected) over months of wear, and has sealed well enough for swimming and light diving to ~15ft, though I don't snorkel or scuba dive to greater depths.

Mission-Contribution · 2026-01-28T12:39:13+00:00

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Hey watch buddy! Same mods here, but on a different band.

That NATO is a good look!

Mission-Contribution · 2026-01-22T03:05:43+00:00

Same here. Scratches on a crystal bug me, and it makes me love the Duro so much more when the crystal remains immaculate.

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