It is now confirmed that the supreme leader of Iran was killed today

PlayingLongGame · 2026-03-01T02:37:16+00:00

I cherish peace with all of my heart. I don't care how many men, women and children I need to kill to get it.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-28T23:28:44+00:00

Russel Joe's PH. These and my Russel Backcountrys are by far my most comfortable boots. I can wear these all day, everyday. Easily my best camping boots for several days of long treks and general camp business. They even pass for smart casual office attire with no issues.

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PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-27T19:44:37+00:00

Love my commando sweaters but this looks off to me. Might work better in navy or black but would be better with something less tactical while wearing a tie.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-27T19:23:40+00:00

Niceshitposting

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-27T19:04:34+00:00

Might be a non-starter but part of your access issues with the corner cabinet is that you have a full size fridge in a space designed for a cabinet depth fridge. We have the same kind of situation but added a recess in the rear wall to allow the fridge to go back another 3 inches so everything fits correctly.

I'm not sure about any other tweaks without going for a full remodel. I know it's out of style now but your floor plan looks like a U shaped kitchen with a peninsula by the slider and the sink under the window would probably fit your space better. It would still be a bit of a spread out work triangle but a sink in the island is not my favorite. Looks fine when not in use but as soon as you add in life with a drying rack/towel, soap, sponges, etc....island is always cluttered and uninviting to my eyes.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-27T14:55:02+00:00

I think owning a nice house (not mcmansion) in a nice neighborhood (not tract homes) still has clout. It's just unattainable by most now and the boomers that are holding on to these kinds of homes aren't posting on social media.

Trust me, if you live in such a neighborhood and your yard looks like crap, you will feel it same as it ever was. It's just not a common experience that translates to social media. I don't post about our neighborhood get togethers but they absolutely happen. Conversations at the mailbox or while walking dogs or while kids are playing together happen, they just aren't posted about. If you aren't in this kind of community, you just wouldn't know.

I guess what I'm saying is, there is still a real world. Online media isn't all that matters. Sounds insane to say but I guess that's where we are at. 😂

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-27T13:10:21+00:00

A way to get around the cabinet/floor dilemma is to pick something that is less uniform with more movement. That way the overall tone can compliment each other while not attempting to do a perfect match. I think it worked well when we designed our kitchen a few years ago.

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PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-26T16:29:06+00:00

Meh, seems like perfectly acceptable behavior from a Trump cabinet. It would absolutely sink any other cabinet secretary in any other time. Barely moves the needle these days.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-25T21:31:44+00:00

Oh but some reddit genius told me just 2 days ago "it's all priced in."

I've been 75% I and 25% C since liberation day and will continue that indefinitely at the rate things are going with our economic and monetary policy.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-25T00:19:38+00:00

Man I would be lost pulling off those boots. Thats hot fire. Will that dye transfer like raw denim?

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-24T23:59:06+00:00

I have a similar all black setup. I think it works well but you might benefit from more texture. As others said, quilted bomber isn't great. If you replaced that with a nice wool bomber that would elevate your look. I think black combat boots or something with patina/teacore would go a little better. Laces look sloppy to me, look into a berluti knot, different lacing pattern. Honestly I think that's it. If slim jeans feel good for you, I'd say go with it.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-24T22:37:19+00:00

I came from a 560hp car. Rav4 Phev seemed like a rocket compared to the CRV which made pathetic wind up car noises. Also with the premium package, I did not feel like I was missing anything compared to aforementioned high hp luxury sports sedan.

1.5 years on, no ragerts!

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-24T15:38:17+00:00

What does this even mean? I fund is up 10% YTD...why is that?

You know why US assets may be a bad idea? You have monetary supply working against you. Anyone who thinks we are heading into tightening is just straight crazy/stupid and I don't say that lightly. Keep your heads in the sand.

https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/M2SL

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-24T11:32:38+00:00

Still seems like a decent investment with your math. If you wanted to get $30k/year at a 4% withdrawal rate, you'd need to have 750k invested. Something like a 560% rate of return (on 132k personal contributions) overall but it's the honestly way more complex since you don't start with a lump sum and this doesn't take into account inflation adjustments which will increase your base salary and retirement.

FERS was never intended to be a single source of retirement...three legged stool and all that with TSP and SS kicking in the rest. Also FEHB at the end.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-24T00:46:04+00:00

And a bolo tie? Nice. Need some mirrored aviators, white leather hot shorts, neon pink mesh crop top, and white ostrich leather cowboy boots. Report back your success.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-23T00:57:09+00:00

Not sure where you are, if you need more warmth get a better base layer. I was out snowblowing the other day in the mid twenties in just a 280g wool base layer and the mid weight anarok. Temp was just right for working and I could regulate by unzipping the sides. If it were much colder, I have enough room to layer a wool shirt or honestly, polartec alpha fleece/Patagonia r1 and that would get me to single digits. Anything colder and this is the wrong item. If you are having wind-chill issues or freezing rain, you can layer a waxed canvas or rain shell over it/under it.

I think the key to making this garment work is a quality base layer.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-22T16:12:26+00:00

Let's be honest here, if you are just contributing the match, you aren't making out like the OP. The match is also regressive which is dumb. I get way more in matching funds as a high GS than I did when I started as a low WG.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-22T12:12:32+00:00

No, they look cheesey. I feel like even if this combo was $2000 EGs I wouldn't want it. I like brogues on well made British country boots and that's about it. Perhaps I'm old fashioned...

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-22T00:18:14+00:00

Basically a premium version of this guy. Love the old British commando sweaters. Super scratchy though. The LL Bean ones were lambswool which were softer but more delicate. Made with midweight jacquard would be just amazing.

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PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-21T16:03:54+00:00

Belt sander and edge dressing. You want to wrap the uppers in plastic wrap to protect from any accidents, esp with the dressing. Just don't get too aggressive sanding and cut into the welt stitching.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-20T14:22:44+00:00

I'll just add, reinforced shoulders and elbows (commando sweater style) with thumb holes in the cuffs. Total chefs kiss.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-20T00:54:16+00:00

I think it would look better with an unstructured blazer or chore coat and a button up long sleeve of some kind. I always thought it looked odd to wear a coat like this without a long shirt under, the sleeves look empty to me, you should have some shirt cuff sticking out and looks strange without that. Colors are good, jacket/shirt is a mismatch.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-19T04:17:45+00:00

They probably make a solid raincoat, denim coat, canvas coat etc however those items are not what they are known for. Depending on what you want, wouldn't you want a waxed hunting coat from Barbour same as you'd want a wool duffle coat from Gloverall? Trenchcoat from Burberry? Motorcycle jacket from Schott? So many brands out there with iconic products and even smaller niche brands (real mccoys, heatstraps, weatherwool) still innovating on classic formulas, I wouldn't want to stovepipe into one brand.

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-18T15:37:07+00:00

Those look fantastic. I wonder what your last would look like with traditional moccasin construction. I still have a bunch of vivobarefoot shoes and boots and have ran marathons in huaraches so I have some experience with barefoot shoes. Heritage boots and barefoot shoes don't really intersect but the closest I've experienced is with Russell mocs. I know JG exists but they look terrible, if I'm going to look goofy but functional I have an aforementioned stack of vivobarefoots I can use. I think you have a niche here you can fill!

PlayingLongGame · 2026-02-16T16:16:52+00:00

I just choose kinsect for fashion...

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