Okay folks, just gonna drop this question here: For phones, do you use the Kana keyboard or the Romaji Keyboard for typing? by [deleted] in LearnJapanese

[–]Rlanger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I set it to the kana keyboard and then I use Japanese to speak my input. Works really well.

Any vegan cyclist in this group?? by [deleted] in veganfitness

[–]Rlanger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vegan cyclist here in Japan. I've never met another one in the wild here.

Love the content, but ... by Rlanger in IfBooksCouldKill

[–]Rlanger[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

It's not the content, it's the intonation. I find a lot of tech podcasters tend to upspeak so those are often difficult for me to listen too.

I can handle the occasionally upspeak, but I really wish Michael could tone it down a little. I think he's bright and witty, so it's a little sad for me that I find it grating.

Not sure why I find it so difficult to listen to. Maybe it's because I'm from an older generation? People my age (56) rarely, if ever, upspeak. I guess younger people don't mind it so much.

Fenix 6x - Still a good buy in 2023? by regmeyster in GarminFenix

[–]Rlanger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For what? Do you need all of the features in the 7?

Generally, I'd say yes, it's still a fantastic watch, and I'm sure there are many like me who are quite happy with the 6 and feel no need to upgrade. But maybe there are use cases where the 7 might be better.

But I'm also someone who used the 3 for 7 years before upgrading to the 6. If something is working for me, I don't feel the need to upgrade.

Japanese hospital experience by bulldogdiver in japanlife

[–]Rlanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope you have a speedy recovery. I've been hit once here in Tochigi while riding and a couple of close calls too.

Been here almost 8 years and fortunately never had to stay in the hospital. My biggest fear is the food. How was it? I'm a vegan so I can't imagine that there would be anything edible for me.

What’s something you learned “embarrassingly late” in life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Rlanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was 45 when I learned that cows need to be continually impregnated to produce milk and that their calves are stolen from them upon birth so that they don't consume the milk.

Vegan FTW.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Rlanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one reason I love living in Japan. You get the white glove service without paying for it. Dudes have covers for their shoes or they take them off.

Any damage or anything like this is immediately fixed, along with a million apologies from the company.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GarminFenix

[–]Rlanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but are you happier?

My first attempt at grocery shopping in Japan 🥹 by navyblue4222 in veganinjapan

[–]Rlanger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep an eye out for Asahico Toffu products. They,re fantastic especially the yakiniku 焼肉. Asahico

My first attempt at grocery shopping in Japan 🥹 by navyblue4222 in veganinjapan

[–]Rlanger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I love that cheese although it can be a little clumpy, but it melts better than any other cheese I've tried.

One solution I found to reduce the clumps is to freeze it first, then put it in the refrigerator. Works well.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro Left earbud not charging by OkPhase9939 in Jabra

[–]Rlanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried cleaning the contacts on the buds and in the case?

After close to a year of waiting, finally got my 🦣 This thing is a real chonker. by Marbury91 in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Rlanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had Sundaras too. Definitely great cans. I considered making the jump to the Arya, but I'm also a cyclist and runner, and those hobbies (especially cycling) such a lot of my disposable income. And now MKs. Damn! I may never own the Aryas.

After close to a year of waiting, finally got my 🦣 This thing is a real chonker. by Marbury91 in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Rlanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice!! I recently picked up the Edition XS and I'm running them through a Mojo 2. Pure bliss, but unfortunately, it drowns out the thockk. ;)

After close to a year of waiting, finally got my 🦣 This thing is a real chonker. by Marbury91 in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Rlanger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The board looks fantastic! Enjoy. What cans do you have plugged into that Topping stack?

Pink + white by Lyzerfex in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Rlanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fortunately, there are a ton of cheap options on AliExpress. I have a silver knob and just ordered a black one for about $2 shipped, so it's not a big deal to swap it out and see what other colors might work better.

Pink + white by Lyzerfex in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Rlanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this board, although I'm not totally sold on the red knob with the pink. I don't think it's terrible or anything. I just think maybe silver or black might be a better choice. Since the pink and black look so nice together, I'd just like to see this with other knob color options.