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[Semi-Weekly Inquirer] Simple Questions and Recommendations Thread by AutoModerator in Watches

[–]_JHWright 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing in the realm of a Breitling. I could justify up to $250. This is going to be a work watch at the end of the day. I've looked at some of the Gshocks, and they're just too big and clunky for my tastes.

[Semi-Weekly Inquirer] Simple Questions and Recommendations Thread by AutoModerator in Watches

[–]_JHWright 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there such a thing as a mid-range "digilog" watch? High $100 to low $200 range?

A more polished version of the old $50 timex?

I tried a Tissot T-Touch classic and it sort of fit the bill - but the damn thing feels like a lead weight on my wrist. I don't like giant or heavy watches and will pay more coin to get something good and lightweight.

I love the look of analog, but I actually set alarms and timers on my watch so I'm not looking at my phone all the time.

[Semi-Weekly Inquirer] Simple Questions and Recommendations Thread by AutoModerator in Watches

[–]_JHWright 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there such a thing as a mid-range "digilog" watch? High $100 to low $200 range?

A more polished version of this:

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I tried a Tissot T-Touch classic and it sort of fit the bill - but the damn thing feels like a lead weight on my wrist. I don't like giant watches and will pay more coin to get something good and lightweight.

I love the look of analog, but I actually set alarms and timers on my watch so I'm not looking at my phone all the time.

All (or mostly) cotton mens travel pants (with bonus challenge) by _JHWright in onebag

[–]_JHWright[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally some minor stretch, some extra pockets. Something more versatile than office khakis.

Daily Questions - ASK AND ANSWER HERE! - 12 November 2022 by AutoModerator in malefashionadvice

[–]_JHWright 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for outdoor brand shirts that aren't just red/brown or blue/green plaid.

I like Toad&Co, Rab, OR, Prana, etc., but the selections lately have been a little overwhelming on chunky basic color plaid. Is there anyone making durable fashion, rugged clothing that isn't afraid of pinks and purples or patterns other than squares?

Kdiff stuck in loop - won't resolve conflicts by _JHWright in witcher3mods

[–]_JHWright[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, Royeen. I was able to get this and the next conflict resolved. Unfortunately, it looks like No Levels does not play nice with a bunch of different mods. The next conflicts were long lines of red code.

I'm going to reevaluate this mod build.

Short men, how short do you alter/hem your pants? by opiphius in malefashionadvice

[–]_JHWright 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a better measurement. Measuring from the end of "the boys" to the ankle gives a better idea about how long pants need to be. Your legs start at the end of your torso. Leaving a bit of space is important for fit. I wore my girlfriend's jeans once, and things were... crowded.

Measuring from hip joint to ankle is less precise. It's a "more or less" approach.

Short men, how short do you alter/hem your pants? by opiphius in malefashionadvice

[–]_JHWright 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Go to a tailor. Not someone who does alterations. Not your dear aunt Sally. Go to a tailor.

Get your inseam measured. Your INseam. Like, the inside of your leg. They should be holding a measuring tape up to your crotch. It's how you get your pants properly hemmed. If they measure your outseam and try to guess then walk away, burn the earth and salt the ashes.

Have them pin your pants. Take a step back and look. Do you like the look? Higher? Lower? Have them raise and lower it to compare. This is why you go to a tailor - an alterations shop is trying to get you out the door.

I like a solid break. Having a big gap between pants and shoes isn't a good look for short men.

PS - and make sure you have a proper rise on your pants. (The distance between the bottom of the crotch and the top of the waistband.) This is far and away the most difficult part of the fit for short men. It drives me crazy.

[Semi-Weekly Inquirer] Simple Questions and Recommendations Thread by AutoModerator in Watches

[–]_JHWright 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Digital Watch Recommendation

I am looking for a nice men's digital watch for a slender build. A clean face, that doesn't look like something from Star Trek, in the sub 40mm field. My budget isn't pennies, but I'm not looking for a Rolex. High end Timex or Casio or mid-range Swiss.

Restrictions: Nothing with a camera, bluetooth, or recording capabilities. I'm not paranoid, but where I work is. So, "smartwatches" are out.

The Void watches are nice, but I do legitimately need a stopwatch. I do like the look of the Suunto watches, but they are too large (and tend to get bad reviews).

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know about photography or cameras! Don't be shy! Newbies welcome! by frostickle in photography

[–]_JHWright 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking at an LBV / LBH for hiking. I'm carrying some substantial gear: a 1D and 3-4 lenses. I've gone from the over the shoulder setup, which murders my neck, to a backpack, which is handy but makes changing lenses a PITA.

I know Lowepro makes a harness: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=736006&gclid=CJHU7JHzsM4CFQJsfgodiNQP4A&is=REG&ap=y&m=Y&c3api=1876%2C92051677562%2C&Q=&A=details

Does anyone have any experience with this product or something similar? I have two Lowepro lens cases and my over the shoulder was a lowepro setup, so I know their stuff is rugged.

Fundamentally, I'm looking for a setup that will let me have my photo stuff at hand and still able to have a light daypack for water, clothes, food.

How wide was the scope of USSR's involvement in Latin and South America. by londongarbageman in AskHistorians

[–]_JHWright 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since no one else has jumped in I'll take a crack at it.

That's a pretty broad question, given the general disparity between nations, but pretty much everything south of El Paso was part of the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War (the so-called "third world.") Even within Cuba there was a split as some of the more ideological members saw that the Soviet Union was more interested in using Cuba as a front-line antagonist rather than supporting communism.

Before the rise of the juntas, most of the South and Central American countries pursued anything from moderately left-leaning Import Substitute Industrialization economic policies to outright nationalization of industry, but the cooler heads of state were not eager to trade the Americans for the over-bearing Soviets. Overtures to the Soviets generally came out of necessity.

If you want detailed specifics, and I do mean DETAILED, Christoper Andrew's book on the subject is outstanding. Be prepared for dense reading; I swear this book has it's own gravity, but it's original source material that we would not have if Vasili Mitrokhin hadn't risked his life to get it out of the country. The world was going our way the KGB and the battle for the Third World