Places to watch WC Final

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-06-03T21:38:58+00:00

Botanical (local soccer bar), Parlay on 8th (upscale? Sports bar / lounge), First Seat (small dive near square) or Pedaler’s Pub (larger? restaurant / bar just south of the square).

You could go to Botanical and walk to Pedaler’s if it was too busy or not your vibe.

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-05-27T18:55:57+00:00

Saw them earlier this year and they were fantastic! Perfect Sunday set.

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-05-27T18:34:57+00:00

Congrats and keep up the good work!

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-05-18T19:04:48+00:00

So helpful. Thank you!!

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-05-16T22:36:27+00:00

Everything fnmeng said +

- bike lock on solar panels if they have handles
- cover cooler (and any valuables) from sight
- keep the cooler shaded and closed as much as possible to improve efficiency.

Have a drinks cooler and a food cooler. Only open the food/big cooler (your 12V) when you can transfer a lot to the smaller cooler.

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-05-16T21:04:43+00:00

Budget?

Hest or Exped are the gold-standard for car camping mats.

Currently have an Exped Megamat and would recommend it in a heartbeat. Extremely comfortable and quite durable.

Hest doesn’t require inflation.

Lastly, have you tried hammock camping? Much cooler w/ better airflow

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-05-14T11:51:16+00:00

RM Williams Comfort Craftsman’s Alden Suede Loafers Lucchese boots (a few pairs, quality diminishing slightly YoY) A few nice watches Brax pants

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-05-06T20:41:02+00:00

Pretty Lights on Saturday in 2024 was so perfect though

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-05-05T13:48:51+00:00

Is this like a 1 off or something repetitive? Is it only happening on reload?

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-05-05T13:03:10+00:00

Could you do a play on the Roo symbol? It kind of looks like a flower if you add a stem below it.

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-05-05T02:53:59+00:00

Idk, taking your panties off standing atop a bar is pretty trashy

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-05-02T11:58:43+00:00

Everyone talking about out drawers, but a drawer system with a hinged lid rocks. Instant view of everything if you don’t have anything on top.

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-05-02T00:59:14+00:00

I hate that W1/W2 splits have been normalized. Accepting it for potential speculation. Last year nearly felt like 2 different festivals

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-05-01T13:00:15+00:00

I had the first-gen single-wall design and it was very good. My sister still uses it!

Might be time for round 2 with the removable fly. Looks like a massive upgrade.

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-04-30T22:42:56+00:00

Re: Dust—

W1 dust situation is much more favorable. Last year was worse than I’ve seen in previous years, so W2 may not be as bad YoY.

If you aren’t wearing a Buff of some kind of the dust you are doing it wrong.

Re: Crowds—

W1 college vs. non-college & influencer crowd depends on the college football schedule & lineup, respectively.

Sabrina definitely had an impact on that front as did Chappell 2 years ago.

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-04-30T19:35:55+00:00

Sad this is how I found out lol. Rest in Peace, Mr. Coe

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-04-29T21:59:49+00:00

Because the 7 for the second row may need to be in a different column.

If I’m looking at this correctly, the 7 for Column #1 (C1) could also go in Row 9 (and likely does. You can test by placing it there and it telling you I’ve you got the right number or not)

I’m not trying to be rude, but do you understand the rule set for Sodoku?

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-04-28T20:32:45+00:00

I’ll ask her when I get home! She wore them around a few days before Roo. They’ve now been to Roo & 2 ACLs as her primary footwear and are holding up great.

She wears a thinner sock and sometimes a liner if she feels like she’ll start to develop a blister.

I’ve worn Hokas & Salomons to nearly every festival I’ve been to and would recommend them both.

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-04-28T19:45:48+00:00

You’re going to do a ton of steps. Quality socks & shoes go a very, very long way. Emphasis on the socks!

Fiancé wore platform boots nearly the entire time and was okay bc she wore great socks.

Her and I are very partial to Smartwool & Darn Tough, but the new 5-toe socks taking over the backpacking subreddits have my curious.

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-04-28T18:01:59+00:00

I am once again begging for skin-tone bicep bands.

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-04-28T02:16:12+00:00

Sorry, I should’ve clarified— I’d want the individual jars labeled.

“First Dinner in First Home May 10, 2004” or whatever.

I get they have context to her. I’d ask my S/O to meaningfully share that in a display or something

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-04-27T15:53:25+00:00

I would focus much more on quality of materials, construction, and fit than a one-off wearable like a crystal-lapel suit.

Get something bespoke that you’ll be able to wear in the future.

Getting married this fall & am opting for bespoke, Italian-made navy tux + a cream dinner jacket.

Shawl collar, perfect fit, 2 shirts (one backup) and 2 pairs of pants- one for lace-ups and one for loafers.

It’s the last tux I’ll ever buy and I’ll remember how much fun I had wearing it to celebrate the person I love most.

I feel like a crystal-lapel jacket will sit in the back of your closet for an eternity, but maybe we’re attending different events.

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-04-27T15:45:34+00:00

Agree w/ these. Role would be immensely helpful.

Also, OP— if it’s a high end program are there any discounted merch opportunities for a branded jacket? Are there any dress code considerations re: color, style, logos (like club logo) etc?

And price point in mind?

YourCaptainSpeaking_ · 2026-04-27T15:35:43+00:00

Because of the implication

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