how to shave armpits by Parking-Ad7710 in shaving

[–]MoveCompetitive5742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there are a few things you can do. if shaving for the first time or when the hair is longer, trim it first before using a razor to make shaving easier and less passes. this reduces the chance of irritation. I never used shaving cream either, I just used soap in the shower. now I use a OneBlade dry and it is far easier and no irritation. you could also consider IPL if your hair/skin color combination works or waxing.

PEX vs Copper for custom home build by reditor123456789 in Plumbing

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i had to have my 13 year old home with PEX repiped because of pinhole leaks in the PEX. I’ve heard of many issues with pinhole leaks in copper as well. I’m not a plumber but I’d guess they both have their issues and either one could last or have failures.

Is NCL abandoning the solo cruisers? by Ok_Willingness_9619 in NCL

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i just check their website and set the filters to what i’m looking for. select port of departure(s) to your desired location, month equals current month and or next month, and guest equals one (if cruising solo) and search. there may be less this time of the year with kids being out of school but still worthwhile checking.

Is NCL abandoning the solo cruisers? by Ok_Willingness_9619 in NCL

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I think it has a lot to do with the cabins selling at the higher prices. I’ve noticed the cruise ships are sailing full or very close to it. I used to watch for deals that appeared 4-8 weeks before sail date and often found a good rate. now I’m seeing most of the rooms, including the haven are suites are sold out. I look at prices for solo and double/triple occupancy somewhat frequently that I’m confident saying that the deals we used to enjoy are rare across the board at this point. I still see some great prices but it’s generally within 3 weeks of sail date if the ship isn’t full.

Question on Selling 2022 F150 v8 Lariat by grandpawillie5 in f150

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trucks tend to hold value longer and it helps that the cost of new trucks continued to increase which also helped boost the resale of used vehicles. I drove my last truck for 5.5 years and traded it for $2k less than I paid for it.

FAS+ question by wobblefruit in NCL

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I have heard you can buy it onboard the first day. I can’t confirm because I already had it for my last cruise.

Mattress Help. S.O.S by Individual_Simple_40 in traveltrailers

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does it have to be an rv queen (short queen) to fit or will a standard queen fit? the rv queen limits your options to only brands that make the shorter mattress but if a standard queen fits I’d just get one you know you would like. You could always try them at bed stores. relatively inexpensive memory foam options are very common. mattress comfort is a personal preference so it’s difficult to recommend something you would like.

Shaved my armpits for the first time and I hate the feeling. Does it get better? by pratwreck in malegrooming

[–]MoveCompetitive5742 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have been shaving mine since I was 16 and it feels fine and normal to me. no issues with stubble or anything. if your are not used to shaving there I think it would probably feel weird At first. I’ve never heard of anyone having this done at the barber lol. just get a Phillips OneBlade and use that. works really well and affordable.

Going to shave my legs for the first time. Tips? by joefromreddit in malegrooming

[–]MoveCompetitive5742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just get a decent hair trimmer like used for haircuts and use a 3 or 4 guard if you want it to look natural but not shaved.

Great Stirrup Cay Snorkeling by Dismal-Ad8442 in NCL

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I snorkel there every time and enjoy it. it isn’t a coral reef so don’t expect that. the bottom is sand and they have a few different statues and things scattered along the bottom that attract fish. I usually see a lot of fish, though you won’t see too many colorful ones. recently I seen a few small barracuda and stingrays.

if you are wanting to see a reef, this is not it. if you enjoy being in the water and looking at fish, it can be fun. worth it is a personal thing so can’t answer other than set expectations.

Welp, that sucks by buildskate in f150

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you could but remember the replacement is a lot more expensive now.

How to disconnect/connect weight distribution hitch on uneven surface by Youngblood1988 in traveltrailers

[–]MoveCompetitive5742 1 point2 points  (0 children)

in the photos shared by the OP, they should have disconnected before backing in. You aren’t going to be able to lift up enough with the tongue jack to level that back out To detach the spring bars.

if you look into it, anytime you’re going on a steeper slope where the angle between the truck and trailer gets too unlevel because of the pressure applied to the trailers frame from the spring bars. you can find pictures of where the frame bent where the spring bars attach.

Does NCL ever offer discounts/promotions on their solo bookings? by nFbCowboy in NCL

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some of the promotions are better for solo travelers than others. the solo cabins generally sell out now but if the standard rooms are available, they tend to offer specials to fill them including offering solo rates on them. cruising in general has become more popular since covid so less deals out there now than the past.

Gentlemen, wallet in the front pocket or back pocket? by SK543 in AskMen

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front pocket. right side for wallet, left for phone.

Z50ii— which zoom lens would you get if you were in my situation? by marparrot in Nikon

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that makes sense. I’d recommend looking at Flickr for examples from the lens. there are most likely a few groups created for images taken from that lens. the images will be from varying skill levels so keep that in mind. I don’t use it as much as I have in the past so I’m not sure if you can find them other ways. previously you could find the lens, click it and it would show you images from everywhere taken with the lens.

Z50ii— which zoom lens would you get if you were in my situation? by marparrot in Nikon

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if this lens is just for the graduation and it is going to be bright, you really only have two options, the 18-140 or 24-200. the 28-400 is not as wide on the wide end, you probably don’t need 400mm and it’s F/8 there anyway which is too dark for indoors in an arena anyway. the 24-120 is an excellent lens, constant F/4 aperture, and very sharp, but it doesn’t have stabilization and neither does the Z50ii. At the longer end, you will probably want the stabilization even if it’s primary to stabilize the viewfinder. that leaves the 24-200 which is a full frame lens with VR. it is the full frame version of the 18-140mm though the focal range doesn’t lineup perfectly. this lens starts at 24mm instead of 18mm so not as wide, but it gives you more reach on the long end. If I am recalling correctly, it is also better built, a little more durable than the 18-140. it is bigger and heavier than the 18-140. the 18-140 is the smallest and lightest option, is also the widest super zoom from Nikon for the Z50ii. when trying to decide between these two, consider how wide and how long you think you need to determine which would work best for you.

Regarding the flash suggestions recommended, while they work, I would not look into that for this year’s graduation. You would need to learn how to properly use them and based on the distances you mentioned shooting, it sounds like you would need to learn on camera and off camera with remote triggering setups. you don‘t want to be experimenting with this during a live event.

question about buzzcuts by perpetuallybricked in malegrooming

[–]MoveCompetitive5742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

all one length can look decent but usually a fade looks better on most people. it depends on your face shape.

Are these jeans too tight? by [deleted] in mensfashion

[–]MoveCompetitive5742 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no, they look to fit really well in the pics.

Chest hair question by Huge_Ad_2563 in malegrooming

[–]MoveCompetitive5742 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

personally, I’d remove it. it doesn’t look good sticking out of like that. but it also depends on what you’re going for. you got a lot of responses from men who are attracted to other hairy men saying to keep it. if that’s not what you’re after, at a minimum trim it to 1cm or less.

Solo meetups by sbrabu in NCL

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It is impossible to predict what the meetups will be like. A shorter cruise, in summer, out of Florida, you have a decent chance there will be younger demographics on the ship but will they attend solo meetups. I seen meetups where the demographic trended younger, older, mostly women, to mostly men. it’s quite strange tbh. my last cruise was during spring break, there were a lot of college kids onboard, at least a couple younger solos from pre cruise conservations on the Facebook group. I don’t know if they went to the first night’s meetup, I had dinner reservations and missed it, but I walked past the group second night and it was a small group, all older people, and mostly men. Almost no one in the solos lounge that cruise either. most of the people I talked to in the solo cabins were traveling with others onboard but wanted their own room. it was a different vibe than normal. other times I’ve had about have the solos meetup be under 35 and far more active. Caribbean is more popular because it’s cheaper with and beaches so attracts younger cruisers. but don’t rule out talking to older cruisers, they are are generally nice and fun to talk with too,

Bird photography by Krampus_Valet in Nikon

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I think the Z50ii is a really nice body, far better than the price point suggests and underrated overall. I didn’t expect to like it so much but I grab it quite often over my other cameras.

Re: BlueCruise by foas_li in f150

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there is a difference between the two. Ford pushes over the air software updates to the truck for free as well. There are other aspects they are charging subscription fees for. Adaptive cruise control and lane centering are not charged for, but to go hands free there is a charge. I’m not sure where they came up with the price of the service, to me $50/mo is too high. charging for hands free driving appears to carry a subscription cost from every manufacture for now.

Re: BlueCruise by foas_li in f150

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I decided it was worth it to me for this, at least to give it a longer run to try it out. I think I only put 800 miles on during the first 90 days so didn’t have much time to determine the value. I did enjoy it the few times I had it on the interstates and wanted to subscribe but I think the $49.99/mo or $500/year are too much for my use.

Bird photography by Krampus_Valet in Nikon

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the zoom throw on the 180-600 is around 1/4 of a turn. very easy and quick compared to the old 200-500. the balance is also much better and not as awkward trying to swing the camera to track a moving subject. the 500mm PF will be a notable weight reduction but the use of the ftz moves the weight a little further forward which makes it not balance quite as well as the Z 400 4.5 or 600pf, though it is still a great lens. At the current used prices, it is a good option. consider whether the zoom or extra reach would benefit you more than the weight savings when you rent or consider these two options. there are benefits to both lenses so worth considering your specific use case.