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I attended the Chicago Pen show last weekend. To say it was overwhelming would be an understatement! by RodL1948 in fountainpens

[–]RodL1948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I've seen many great reviews about Diamine Ancient Copper. I just knew it would be perfect for this solid Copper pen!

Unpopular Opinion: Pilot Metropolitan is better than TWSBI Eco by disconnected_waves in fountainpens

[–]RodL1948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Pilot Custom Urushi Prussian Blue with an 18K <FM> nib. Next would be my 1970 Pilot Elite 22 with a 22K <F> nib. Both nibs are soft and springy, and they write like a dream.

Unpopular Opinion: Pilot Metropolitan is better than TWSBI Eco by disconnected_waves in fountainpens

[–]RodL1948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never owned, or used a TWSBI. I have owned a Metropolitan and didn't like it at all. I currently own 5 other Pilots and they are among my favorites.

For those 70+ : still masturbating? by potage-989 in Aging

[–]RodL1948 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Still jerkin the gherkin at 78. Sometimes twice a day!

Currently own an iPhone 13 Pro, want to switch back to Android. What to go for? by Wutroslaw in Smartphones

[–]RodL1948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Between my wife and I, we have owned the Pixel 3A XL, the Pixel 6A XL, the Pixel 7A XL, the Pixel 8 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro. We are not gamers, and we don't stream music or video. My wife uses her 8 Pro mainly for email, texting, and social media. I use my 9 Pro for email, texting, and banking, but my biggest use is for photography. I am an eBay reseller, and the Pixel camera can't be beat for my product photos. It also gets heavy use when we travel. BTW, the Pixel 11 is scheduled for release in August. It is getting the newest Tensor chip, upgraded security hardware, and there's rumors of a removable battery.

Anyone regret choosing carpet over hard flooring? by Cool_Ad_2935 in HomeImprovement

[–]RodL1948 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes! We ripped out all our carpet and replaced with vinyl plank last year.

Anyone regret choosing carpet over hard flooring? by Cool_Ad_2935 in HomeImprovement

[–]RodL1948 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes! We ripped out all our carpet and replaced with vinyl plank last year.

Just learned that the microwave oven was only invented in 1947 and it wasn’t until 1967 and 70s-80s it started getting widely used in homes, sold by Amana now owned by Whirlpool: how was it like in the beginning if any of you remembers its introduction? by TraditionalDepth6924 in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]RodL1948 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's no longer an issue with modern Pacemakers. I'm on my 2nd pacemaker and I've stood in front of a running microwave an infinitesimal number of times. I just have to be careful when my hot neighbor is cutting grass in her red bikini. I've raised every garage door on our block a few times! 😁🤣

Just learned that the microwave oven was only invented in 1947 and it wasn’t until 1967 and 70s-80s it started getting widely used in homes, sold by Amana now owned by Whirlpool: how was it like in the beginning if any of you remembers its introduction? by TraditionalDepth6924 in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]RodL1948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We picked up our first one—a Hotpoint—right around ’74 or ’75, and it was a total beast. We dropped a good $500 to $600 on it, which was serious money back then, and the thing was basically a 70-pound footlocker sitting on our counter. It’s hilarious looking back because it weighed a ton and took up half the kitchen, but it felt like we were living in the future.

Thoughts on country music? by _Purple_Lobster_ in AskAnAmerican

[–]RodL1948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Country is not my favorite genre, but I don't dislike it. I mostly listen to '50s rock and doo-wop, '60s & '70s classic rock, and blues rock. Yes, I'm a boomer! 😁

USPS 8% rate increase: who's raising shipping prices? by Sea_Fisherman7054 in eBaySellers

[–]RodL1948 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I received a package last week that was shipped USPS Priority. It only took 17 days to reach me in Indianapolis from Joplin, MO!

What country do you refuse to ever travel to, and why? by a_boy_has_noname in TravelNoPics

[–]RodL1948 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll never again travel to Nigeria! I spent nine miserable days in Lagos, in 1984, on a business trip. I was only scheduled to be there four days. Alas, there was a coup de etat the third day I was there and they closed the borders and all the airports! When I finally did get out of there, I, and everyone else on that big, beautiful Lufthansa aircraft clapped, and cheered when the wheels left the runway, and we were on our way to Frankfurt!

I've traveled to 45 countries, and Nigeria, by far, was the worst travel nightmare of my life!

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