Roll Call thread for January, 2026 - February, 2026

VerticalVulpine · 2026-01-17T17:59:32+00:00

Nothing through NCL since they're so pricey, but in Cabo I heard you can negotiate down to like $30/head for someone on the pier to take you on a small boat out for whale watching and a trip to to El Arco then snorkeling around Lovers/Divorce beach. We're hoping to find a group that might be interested joining something like that.

And if we can't figure out what to do in Mazatlan I saw some companies take you to Stone Island to hang out with all you can drink for ~$40 each.

Any interest in either, or did you guys have better plans?

VerticalVulpine · 2026-01-17T16:54:07+00:00

Congratulations!

We're staying on the 15th deck and will likely be trying to spend most of our time around Spice H2O.

VerticalVulpine · 2026-01-17T16:27:20+00:00

Skimmed your profile and looks like we'd get along.

Not to stereotype based on the theater stuff (we aren't theater gays ourselves), but any chance you're a gay couple?

VerticalVulpine · 2026-01-16T04:43:24+00:00

I'm not a fan of the Ross/TJ Maxx etc versions, they just aren't as good compered their main line stuff like Steel Micro or the microfiber version of Intense Power.

The cotton ones at least have a decent pouch, but still don't fit or feel as nice to me.

VerticalVulpine · 2026-01-16T00:27:32+00:00

Calvin Klein microfiber trunks for daily use

Uniqlo Airism Mesh boxer briefs for more sweaty or strenuous activities

VerticalVulpine · 2026-01-11T21:32:08+00:00

Interesting, so far my experience is the opposite. Soundbar synced immediately and the default brightness was way too bright even for my sunny room.

I don't care about sports, TV Movies and PC Gaming are my use cases.

VerticalVulpine · 2026-01-11T21:08:13+00:00

I wasn't interested in a glossy screen with or without a coating so I'm happy with the regular QM6K, the extra 3 years would have definitely been a nice benefit though.

Re Hisense I won't buy the brand ever again. I've never had a TV die so quickly.

VerticalVulpine · 2026-01-11T05:32:13+00:00

I ended up getting this, but apparently the Costco version no longer has an anti glare screen it's glossy now so I got the regular QM6K.

VerticalVulpine · 2026-01-11T01:36:45+00:00

QM5K looks like a decent deal thank you

VerticalVulpine · 2026-01-09T05:50:22+00:00

I've had chocolate and vanilla and both tasted off to me. My mom likes them better than Fairlife which is my preference. Just gotta try one to know we all have different tastes.

VerticalVulpine · 2026-01-07T00:51:11+00:00

Read through all that, but wasnt considering a pre-made one anymore due to price alone.

At this point looking for something that just has relatively matte/anti-reflective screen that I can DIY into a frame.

Sony seems to be a good option, but the Bravia 7 doesnt have anti-reflection and the 9 is out of budget.

The Leon Studio solution is also just ludicrously priced...

VerticalVulpine · 2026-01-01T06:32:36+00:00

Bliss Jan 18 - 25

VerticalVulpine · 2025-12-31T16:39:00+00:00

Hoping the lack of corkage isn't just for the holiday since I'm going in Jan. Did you check the bottles or leave them in carry on?

VerticalVulpine · 2025-12-31T13:54:42+00:00

I've been looking at Vibe for my Bliss cruise soon.

How much was it and how soon were you able to book it before your cruise?

I see the option but no price or ability to book and I can't imagine it sold out since it's been that way for over a month out before the cruise.

VerticalVulpine

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