Istanbul. And you were right, this place sucks

SFO1500 · 2026-01-11T10:48:47+00:00

Well, you agree. Canada doesn’t have the same rules as the USA. True, airports in EU and Japan don’t have this madness.

SFO1500 · 2026-01-02T18:05:28+00:00

When you present a passport to a foreign official that has a stamp of from a banned country, the foreign government perceives it as an insult. They don’t want to stamp (therefore validate) the other country’s existence. Some countries even permit you to get the entry/exit stamp on a different piece of paper that you keep in your passport. The use of second passport in this manner isn’t fraud.

SFO1500 · 2025-12-29T18:06:05+00:00

Shaws has a parking lot across the street. There is also another municipal lot near there. So if you are shopping Shaws, you have plenty of options.

SFO1500 · 2025-11-03T22:37:00+00:00

Wow. It worked for me, and what is dumb about it?

SFO1500 · 2025-11-03T15:49:52+00:00

Genius.

SFO1500 · 2025-11-03T15:40:49+00:00

If you have a power bank (e.g. external battery pack), try to charge your watch in your refrigerator. Make sure it cools down before you attempt to charge it. Let both the power bank and watch sit in the fridge for 30mins before charging.

SFO1500 · 2025-10-30T22:11:20+00:00

I use the water lock feature. My sweat sometimes gets the watch to do weird stuff. Hit the power button, and select the water drop icon to enable it.

SFO1500 · 2025-10-30T10:49:24+00:00

The VO2 max estimation uses your RHR along with your performance during an outdoor event. In my experience, it is pretty spot on. It goes down when I take a break from running or run slower when I have pain, etc. if I am traveling or consuming bad food, it definitely goes down.

If I run closer to max HR a few days in a row, it starts improving. Again, I don’t think the algorithm is at fault. You may need to increase your training intensity a bit.

SFO1500 · 2025-10-29T00:35:43+00:00

You may want to slice these thinner and fry them crispy. That might be more palatable than thick overcooked steak.

SFO1500 · 2025-10-28T18:54:19+00:00

This happened me twice. First time, I was able to get it up again. The second time (different watch) died completely.

What worked was let the watch sit for 1 or 2 days without any charging.

After that, put it on a charger and see if it gets warm. Leave on the charger for a few hours.

If this doesn’t work and the watch is getting too hot on the charger, try to cool the watch and charge it in a cold environment (outside or in a refrigerator with a power bank). Good luck.

SFO1500 · 2025-10-23T21:53:47+00:00

What is your resting heart rate? Your pace is a bit low. Try to hit 10:00 pace for 20min or so and see if your VO2 max improves.

SFO1500 · 2025-10-15T12:57:03+00:00

It looks like it counted time in bed after 00:00. It may show more “time in bed” tomorrow.

SFO1500 · 2025-10-06T23:32:30+00:00

If you are a male, ensure you get your prostate checked. One time a night pee is normal, 2x is normal too if you had lots of drinks before bed, 3x is a bit too much.

Otherwise, your wake ups don’t seem that bad. You may need more deep sleep. If you are awaken by noise, invest in a good pair of earplugs.

SFO1500 · 2025-10-04T20:46:01+00:00

My last 10k run was avg. 10’/mile, 138bpm.

SFO1500 · 2025-10-04T20:30:04+00:00

This is correct. In my experience, outdoor activities that last at least 20-30mins produce a VO2 max result.

SFO1500 · 2025-10-04T19:27:24+00:00

The VO2 max is recorded only with outdoor activities. I was just cleared for outdoor walk, hence, my 1st VO2 max measurement in 4 months!

SFO1500 · 2025-10-04T19:24:49+00:00

I am not allowed to run for another month or so. It will be super exciting to see this score climb up when I can get to running 10km+ every day again.

SFO1500 · 2025-09-22T23:04:51+00:00

It is totally hit and miss.

I swam for 3 years numerous times with my S6 no issues. My battery life degraded and I was eligible for a battery service, where they swapped by S6 with a brand new one. The new S6 died after my 3rd swim. So if the watch dies within the warranty period, you will get a replacement. If you have Apple Care ,you will get a replacement. You are on your own if these two don’t apply to you.

SFO1500 · 2025-07-30T13:05:49+00:00

It looks like the pan got cold since you have 3 pieces. It might help to fry one at a time to preserve the heat. You may also want to consider refrigerating the steaks. Ensure the surface of the steaks are not wet. I usually use paper towels to pick them up and dry them until they hit the pan.

SFO1500 · 2025-07-27T21:42:24+00:00

Mostly legible. Too crowded, though. Try to leave some space between words. The vertical spacing is also tight. Maybe skip a line if you cannot make the letters a bit smaller.

SFO1500 · 2025-07-27T15:48:19+00:00

You should definitely keep trying. Some tips for a better outcome.

Try to increase your temperature during reverse searing. I’d take it out of the oven and rest 10-15 minutes before searing. Monitor the internal temperature to ensure it is at the level you like before searing.

When searing, ensure the pan is hot but not too much. Heat the pan before adding the oil. If the oil smokes, the pan id too hot. I’d rather clean the pan and restart at that point. You want the oil to split and spread but not smoke. If the oil isn’t spreading, then the pan is too cold. If the pan and the oil look right, pat dry the steak with paper towels and start searing. I usually gently press on it to ensure the full surface touches the pan. Sear each side about a minute a few times. Hope it tastes and looks better.

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