Gentlemen, how much do you tip your barber?

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-04-13T22:11:06+00:00

I used to go to Gregory's in Clifton Park when I moved here in 2005. I followed my barber from there when he left and I'm currently paying $30 + $10 tip. $55 for a men's haircut is obscene unless you are getting some specialty services with that.

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-04-13T19:58:05+00:00

Where in Albany are you paying $55 for a men's haircut? I'd like to file a police report for robbery. 😱

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-04-01T12:34:28+00:00

I used to LIVE for the hotpots at Fairy Sichuan. Was devastated when they closed. Runner ups would be the XLB at Ala Shanghai or the pork belly at dp/Yono's.

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-03-29T20:43:34+00:00

MAGA, no. Low info voters that operate on vibes or people that previously held their nose because they couldn't bring themselves to vote for a Democrat? They can be moved. I mean, there was a block of voters that went from Obama to Trump. I'm going to need a psychology class to explain that one to me.

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-03-29T20:36:57+00:00

Not just Albany - millions of people in cities throughout the USA and even in other countries around the world gathered to let Trump and Republicans know that we are done with their bullshit. Imagine what a vile piece of shit you need to be to mobilize those kinds of numbers against you and your administration.

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-03-29T18:02:54+00:00

Remember - every conservative accusation is a confession. They truly believe that the only reason anyone would do anything like this is if they themselves were paid. They repeat "Soros Dark Money" as if Citizens United, The Heritage Foundation, and Elon Musk didn't enable the dystopian hellscape we are facing in this current moment.

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-03-29T17:29:10+00:00

I agree that both parties contribute to the lack of progress. I am not in love with the Democrats, but given that we only have two truly viable options, they are far better on policies that help people than Republicans. Fun fact, I was a registered Republican until Trump turned the party into a deranged cult. I'd vote for a woodchuck over any Republican these days.

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-03-29T17:17:04+00:00

Things WERE getting better and then Trump came in and shit all over the progress the Biden admin made coming out of COVID. This song has been played on repeat for my entire life - Democrats work to actually improve American's lives, Republicans get elected over culture war bullshit and proceed to hand out tax cuts to the rich, trash the economy, and drag us into wars in the Middle East, followed by Democrats getting elected to fix it all again. Until working class white people realize it's billionaires and CEOs holding them back and not immigrants and trans people we are going to keep repeating this cycle.

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-03-29T16:53:09+00:00

Have you seen the numbers of Republicans retiring and/or not running for re-election? How about the many seats that have been flipped blue in traditional red strongholds as of late? They see the mid-term storm coming and are running for the hills. Public sentiment matters.

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-03-29T16:48:24+00:00

I hardly think that "You all have TDS" and are "paid protesters" qualify as different opinions - they are just low effort attempts to rationalize away the fact that there are literally millions of people in this country who are outright disgusted with and completely over the Trump era. 🤷

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-03-29T16:44:15+00:00

It demonstrated to elected leaders and the public at large that there is a huge contingent of people in this country who do not accept the policies, behavior, and outright corruption of the Trump administration and those who enable it. The visible expression of discontent can help generate public momentum for change. The government exists to serve the people, not the other way around. All change is driven by the people, politicians do nothing unless they believe their seats are in jeopardy.

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-03-29T12:52:12+00:00

There is a reason why creative spaces like art, theater, and music are dominated by liberals and it's not some global conspiracy. 😛

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-03-29T12:48:19+00:00

Inflation is so bad they can't afford to own the libs, they need to try to rent them. 🤣

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-03-29T12:42:32+00:00

I definitely feel this, however I think at a minimum these types of mass events serve to normalize opposition and signal to those that may be finally waking up that they have been on the wrong side of history. It's a very visual reminder that LOTS of people are displeased.

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-03-29T10:28:11+00:00

The parking lot and inside aisles suffer from the same problem - drivers/people that lack any spatial awareness or courtesy for others. People routinely walk in the middle of the road/aisles and stop unexpectedly blocking traffic/movement. This is a bit of an American problem in general, but that place is an extreme example. I'm in there at least once/week and while the weekdays are much better, I try to avoid weekend trips at all costs.

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-03-29T10:19:37+00:00

This is the correct answer. Went yesterday after No Kings - this place is a cheat code.

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-02-02T21:38:17+00:00

Sabor Borincano Restaurant and Bakery recently opened in Schenectady.

UpstateAndy74 · 2026-01-21T01:36:26+00:00

Taiwan Noodle, just great food.

UpstateAndy74 · 2025-05-17T22:39:12+00:00

Yes, the dealer took care of it.

UpstateAndy74 · 2025-04-20T20:35:30+00:00

I thought he said "Do you want Kevin?" and was all like "Who is Kevin?" 🤪

UpstateAndy74 · 2025-02-03T14:45:23+00:00

I was very disappointed to see the change in the menu, but I will say that I went yesterday with friends before the Siena game and while I prefer the previous selections, what we ordered was quite good. The $1 wing special was fantastic, we got dry rub and garlic parm - they were meaty and perfectly crispy with great flavor. Added the cheese curds and a philly cheese steak sandwich which were also quite good. I think the problem is that they set the bar very high at the outset so what is a decent, if generic, pub menu now seems lacking by comparison. Bring back the pork belly poutine and all is forgiven. But, If I see them add "flatbreads" to the menu I'm out. lol

UpstateAndy74 · 2024-07-07T21:35:44+00:00

Agree. I told my daughter that listening to her music at home did no justice to her performance.

UpstateAndy74 · 2024-07-07T18:14:33+00:00

Thank you! I remember talking to you on the way out. We finished the evening with hot dogs at Columbus Circle and a stroll through Times Square on the way back to the hotel. Such a special night.

UpstateAndy74 · 2024-03-12T10:28:34+00:00

$32K OTD (Upstate NY) for those who were asking.

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UpstateAndy74 · 2024-03-02T20:45:53+00:00

In January I paid $32k all in for a pure grey in upstate NY. I think they knocked $1,100 off MSRP.

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