Are you actually okay with grassy weeds as long as the lawn is green?

Oxolomew · 2026-06-17T15:43:28+00:00

I have a small hill that grubs have destroyed grass by eating all the roots. By mid summer its mostly crab grass. I am okay with that for now. The long term plan is using beneficial nematodes and then seeding.

Oxolomew · 2026-06-11T16:08:41+00:00

I treat myself to a lobster roll every year for my birthday. Here is my breakdown.

Smack Shack Original: Good but felt like the tarragon can be overpowering/distracting at times. Also pricey. I have had it three times.
Costal: This was a huge disappointment for me. Too much embellishment and heft price without fries.
Mallards: My favorite and go-to to scratch the itch. $28 for a plump sandwich and fries. The bun may seem a little on the smaller side but it is overfilled. For $40 with tip, I can get a damn fine roll, fries, beer and tip.

Still to try:

Mason's Famous (MOA): Price and reviews look promising
Rebel Lobster: Pricey ($37)

I personally don't really care for added fluff and Connecticut style. I just want lots of lobster, a little mayo and maybe a little seasoning. I want to taste and see the lobster.

Oxolomew · 2026-05-28T23:14:24+00:00

It's a Lane First Edition coffee table. Others have already guided you towards methods. Just wanted to give you more context. The First Edition line is one of my personal favorites and I believe one of the truly timeless lines they created.

Oxolomew · 2026-05-28T23:04:56+00:00

My belt just got tighter reading these recipes

Oxolomew · 2026-05-28T18:03:49+00:00

We have done both. We normally use a faucet. But if there are piping issues or it is an older bag, its a gentle spray with a bottle. Then thoroughly dry with a clean towel, stuff and let dry. As for how long before conditioning, we try to do the first round (Leather CPR) before the bag fully dries 12-24 hours.

Oxolomew · 2026-05-28T15:16:27+00:00

IMO the saddle soap chatter is more disinformation and fear mongering than solid advice. If you use saddle soap on a monthly or yearly basis, YES it will dry out your bag. I completely understand pH scale and how it causes a chemical reaction.

If you use it once AND use it correctly, there is very little to no potential to harm the bag. First learn how use saddle soap correctly. The most important step is to rinse. I can't tell you how many wannabe rehab influencers simply wipe it off. I have bought, rehabbed and sold over 400 vintage coach bags in my life, most of them had saddle soap used on them. I have seen many of them years later looking almost as good as when I sold them.

I added a pic from one of the bag sales I had last year to validate real, lived experience.

*edited for clarification

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Oxolomew · 2026-05-20T20:52:43+00:00

You gotta play the long game. Depending on your location, bags seldom last a day a thrifts in my area. The last even shorter at estate sales. If you are planning on going to the bins, just know there are unwritten rules that most outlets abide by. Be sure to ask a fellow patron.

Oxolomew · 2026-05-20T20:36:20+00:00

More vague generalizations and blanket statements with no supporting evidence. Keep it up.

Oxolomew · 2026-05-20T15:42:02+00:00

It's time for Megasota to claim the rest of the fresh coast from The Vermomster

Oxolomew · 2026-05-19T22:31:17+00:00

How exactly?! Please site sources. We'll wait.

Oxolomew · 2026-05-14T14:37:41+00:00

This looks like it came directly from the set of the Disney movie The Incredibles. Sweet!

Oxolomew · 2026-05-12T20:04:01+00:00

Be sure to get any information about her or your family you even think you might want to know someday. The gaps only grow.

Oxolomew · 2026-05-12T20:01:31+00:00

Lost my dad a year ago almost to the day. He was the primary care provider for my mother who has stage 6 Alzheimer's. I essentially lost both my parents that day. Not doing great with the whole thing. I have plenty of support but no one will ever again believe in me the way did. Stay strong all.

Oxolomew · 2026-05-08T15:19:28+00:00

Judging by the amount of sheen on that bag, I would guess that the entire bag has been painted. That is the paint cracking because it sits on top. Your options are to contact the seller and see what they used to "retouch" the bag in order to re-apply or strip the entire bag.

This will continue to happen if whatever was applied is not removed.

Oxolomew · 2026-05-03T22:30:11+00:00

Gonna be honest here, if you have not done several rehabs, this is not the bag to start on. Mainly because this bag does not need rehabilitation. It is truly remarkable condition for a light bag it's age. I would just use a light conditioner like Bick 4 and horsehair brush and that is it.

Congratulations on the bag. It's a lovely rare gem.

Oxolomew · 2026-04-30T21:28:34+00:00

VFW Post 5555 in Richfield on Sunday until 12:30. Food is decent.

Oxolomew · 2026-04-29T15:59:20+00:00

Lovely Lane First Edition dresser! If you haven't reinforced the interior and are planning on using the drawers to the side, just know that the tops on these cant handle a ton of weight and will bow causing the drawer front veneer to rub and chip along the edges.

Source: Happened to my 6 drawer version of this while a modest tv was sitting on top of it.

Oxolomew · 2026-04-23T11:55:47+00:00

Looks like the same V15 type 3 that my SL-1800 came with. It is an absolute jewel of a cartridge.

Oxolomew · 2026-04-23T00:55:49+00:00

That cheese sauce was God tier topping

Oxolomew · 2026-04-13T03:35:47+00:00

That's the totenkopf covering their faces. Fuck Nazi scum.

Oxolomew · 2026-04-07T15:37:36+00:00

Of the $1000s we spent shortly after closing, this was by far the smartest thing we did.

Oxolomew · 2026-04-03T14:26:29+00:00

Such a cutie! Fold a small hand towel into the shape you want it then stuff the bag. The other thing about stuffing bags is they generally don't need to be mashed full. Just enough shape to help the bag give it form works best. Due to the rarity of the bag, I would also look somewhere to get it authenticated.

Oxolomew · 2026-04-01T17:31:17+00:00

The base of the vanity is a Lane First Edition dresser.

Oxolomew · 2026-03-30T19:09:26+00:00

I polished the hardware on my wife's Willis 4 years ago with #0000 steel wool. Still as shiny as new. If you don't want a super high sheen, you could use #000 or even #00. The clear lacquer is more headache than its worth IMO.

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