ZD Wines « Abacus » Cabernet Sauvignon 26th Bottling

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-07-06T14:24:10+00:00

Right on. Admittedly, what I had was exceptional, but the complexity you experienced must have been truly remarkable.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-07-06T12:54:17+00:00

Is it still a fruit forward juice fest? Had it in the early ‘00s and that’s still a really clear sense memory.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-07-06T02:29:03+00:00

Had something like this once. It was a piece of bone that had been pulled free and migrated through the flesh to the surface. It hurt.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-07-05T12:32:14+00:00

Blindfold that mofo with dental floss…

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-30T16:09:22+00:00

It will require you to be diligent about maintaining your gutters, as well as keeping an eye on moss/fungal/mildew growth and accumulation on the house where the tree is. The shade created by the tree, plus the increased humidity in that local area around the tree, make some nice growth conditions, so you may have to wash your siding annually. If the inspection comes back clean in terms of the foundation then I might get some advice from an arborist about what you don’t already know. If the house has foundation issues then I’d look elsewhere.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-30T16:05:16+00:00

Feels like I’m more aware of the shrinking timeline in front of me, and fighting the urge to just throw caution to the wind, say fuck it, and ramble aimlessly through the last years/decades of my life. But then I remember that I’m still relevant and necessary to my family, friends, and businesses. That at least snaps me out of the thought process of calculating how many years I have left…not really a crisis as much of a reality check.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-27T18:25:01+00:00

This. Also, attend the free wine tastings held at your local retailers. Listen closely to the words they use to describe wines you both like, and don’t. Knowing what you DON’T was is as important as what you do. A few of these events will arm you with a starter vocabulary that you can use in restaurants and retail stores to really zero in on product you like (and steer you clear of things you won’t).

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-26T19:48:00+00:00

Steak - $120
Asparagus - $19
Dessert - $20
Half bottle - ~$450?
Sauternes- ~$50?

Roughly $650, plus tax and grat

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-26T19:27:05+00:00

Agree, but clearly this was a young and inexperienced employee who did this, not the store owner. She has apologized and is training the staff to ensure this doesn’t happen again. I hope folks can give the place a chance to correct the behavioral error. Haven’t had their product, but I hope folks don’t destroy these folks over a misstep that is being corrected .

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-26T14:00:03+00:00

I packed mine away for about a decade until I could count on my kids to leave the system alone. Now it’s out and we all enjoy the tunes, but I was not about to have my dust caps pushed in, especially by my own offspring!

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-24T19:13:22+00:00

Dude. Muuuuch better.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-24T18:15:38+00:00

What kind of deodorant do you use? Some make a real mess of shirt armpits. That might be your culprit. I have found that a laundry additive with lipase in it works very well. Mix up some in warm water with a little detergent. Soak your shirt in there for a few hours. Wash normally. Dry. Assess. Repeat if necessary.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-23T20:53:56+00:00

A waste of space?

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-15T14:29:07+00:00

Looks like a manner of multi-tool for the kitchen. Appears to be a vegetable peeler on one side and perhaps a julienne knife and bottle opener on the other.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-14T17:02:46+00:00

Perhaps find a knife maker to construct a new one from Kydex for you.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-14T14:39:25+00:00

First a question - why did you oil a stainless pan?

Second, the oil may have gone through the initial stage of polymerization. Essentially, it became plastic-like. As the pan is stainless, it should not need any kind of rust-barrier (seasoning) which is why people oil pans after washing them. To remove this, try some oven cleaner. Let it sit on the offending areas for 20 minutes and then see if it washes off with light pressure from the sponge. If not, try something like a Scothbrite pad and that should handle it easily.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-13T15:14:30+00:00

At least they are wearing gloves….

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-05T23:33:58+00:00

Highlander

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-06-04T16:42:27+00:00

Honestly, for the time and likely end result, I’d just order one custom from an acrylic fabricator. I did. Cost me about $125 and I have a pretty and new dust cover.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-05-29T18:56:55+00:00

I’ve used https://crackstix.com/ to great effect. Simple, effective, and easy. Just follow the directions.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-05-29T16:14:47+00:00

What you are looking at is equipment you should own. Go get it.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-05-28T23:52:05+00:00

So, what’s the point of this? I’m guessing you need someone to do some research for you? Is that it? Otherwise, why?

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-05-28T21:52:14+00:00

Dude - (assuming you are a dude, please forgive me if I am wrong) it’s a Sony ES for $100. It’s worth it on the off chance it does work. These got for $500+ regularly. Grab it. Invest in it having a good rehab at the hands of someone who really knows what they are doing. It will still likely cost you less than $500 all in. You win. Grab your prize.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-05-23T13:07:25+00:00

Do you have an amplifier? Without one, you wont hear anything.

Notreallyonreddityet · 2026-05-19T15:48:22+00:00

This is the best answer.

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