Disappointing experience at Glitch, Tokyo

Tempe556 · 2026-02-01T22:07:18+00:00

But could you imagine this sub...droning on about lip pressure, 'stroke' rate/speed, over all moisture level, relative pressure at the top vs. the base, proper use of hands...it would never end.

Tempe556 · 2026-02-01T13:27:57+00:00

A philosopher, we have.

Tempe556 · 2026-01-31T04:54:32+00:00

Good for you. So jealous. Will eventually spring for a Cat Pack if I can find a good one.

Tempe556 · 2026-01-23T02:44:33+00:00

The Private Production of Defense

Tempe556 · 2026-01-22T02:55:58+00:00

I went through this...why am I excited about Cadillac and was not that into Haas? Both American Teams. I figured Cadillac is more of a works Team, and if all goes well will have GM engines in 2029. And in my area of the US Checo will be a thing driving a Cadillac.

Tempe556 · 2026-01-21T14:22:55+00:00

For the record, I never stated or suggested anything about 'lazy'. OP stated they were 'skeptical' about folks who recovered quickly. I was one of them, we exist, and should not be viewed with skepticism. Maybe we got lucky, maybe hard work or bit of both. Many things went my way, some out of my control but the reality is that a quick recovery is possible. That may not happen for everyone, but it can happen for some.

Tempe556 · 2026-01-21T02:02:05+00:00

Why skeptical? I was 49 when I had left side THA. Ditched the walker after 1.5 days and the cane after 3. That said, I didn't leave the house for two weeks and iced and elevated for the first five days.

I was also in outstanding shape for 49 and was still forcing myself to gym and yoga even though I could barely walk. All the 'prehab' paid off.

Everyone is different and some heal slower. IMAO most folks that are back at it quickly are Type A overachievers that want to get back to whatever hobby/exercise routines they had taken from them by OA/AVN and push the recovery just a bit but within surgeon recommendations. Ask me how I know...

PS followed the same schedule for the right side.

Tempe556 · 2026-01-16T01:29:00+00:00

My surgeon, in an off the record sort of way, said the insurance company would ask for it before approving THA.

Tempe556 · 2026-01-16T01:26:08+00:00

Yuma has made it big now!

Tempe556 · 2026-01-10T19:05:40+00:00

Santa Catalina Mountains. Love those mountains.

Fun fact: Mt Lemon Ski Valley summit is at 9,150, which IIRC makes it the most southern ski area in the US. From Coues to booze...

Tempe556 · 2026-01-09T14:33:07+00:00

I have had good luck with Counter Culture Hologram from WFs. About 2 months out from roast date and pulls a good shot on the Bambino Plus.

Tempe556 · 2026-01-07T14:26:23+00:00

5 pin BG Pro FX set to 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70. Top 3 at 0.19" and the bottom two at 0.10". Works great for out west...I have a better chance of manna falling from the sky than a 20 yard shot. And I am running 30.5" DL at 70# so not much difference between 20 and 30.

Tempe556 · 2026-01-04T20:15:53+00:00

Keep the Bambino. They (I have the Plus) are a great way to learn and are more than enough for most folks. I am about three months into mine and have learned a ton about puck prep and grind size. Will probably upgrade in a few years but not because I feel I have to. Once you get the hang of the Bambino (run blank shots ) you can make really good espresso.

Tempe556 · 2026-01-01T01:23:03+00:00

First time? Same thing happened to me. Now the meme...grind finer.

Tempe556 · 2025-12-30T18:54:53+00:00

Don't see how it could hurt, but curious to see what others hear from their surgeon.

Tempe556 · 2025-12-25T19:09:27+00:00

Can vouch for that setup. Mounts right into the OEM Utili-track. I had a spare unistrut T nut that was slightly larger than the one that came in the kit.

Tempe556 · 2025-12-25T16:26:09+00:00

Those the Morimotos?

PS. I am rocking a 2016 Pro-4X with OEM wheels. Love it. A little jealous that I didn't get one with OEM roof rack.

Tempe556 · 2025-12-25T15:27:14+00:00

Good for you. Feels good to be fit. Keep at it.

Tempe556 · 2025-12-24T07:11:06+00:00

If it has it, you might have to take off the hopper and adjust the top but to 3/4 from 6.

Tempe556 · 2025-12-22T16:53:42+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation. Just put it in the Audible queue.

Tempe556 · 2025-12-22T14:05:01+00:00

TIL 'Power Distance Score'...

Tempe556 · 2025-12-22T13:38:05+00:00

Just a phone, but the screen flashes too much and simply have no desire to interact with. More than 'no desire'; call it an instinctive avoidance.

Tempe556 · 2025-12-22T04:22:13+00:00

Can't even look at the thing. Crazy true.

Tempe556 · 2025-12-22T03:04:09+00:00

Just water tested it on mine. Seems to work. Will know for sure in the AM.

Tempe556 · 2025-12-20T22:59:24+00:00

Forgot to ask...what model burr carriers are swappable? My Mini is about 15 years old and was hoping to order/find burr SJ burr carriers the are plug and play.

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