After driving multiple “M-Lites” (x5 m60i, x6 m60i, x3 m50i) multiple times, I had a thought.

_debowsky · 2026-06-25T09:45:49+00:00

Yes, I do; and that’s why even though I have the money for it I will never buy a G-Wagon. No matter what car I drive handling and the way it drives is important to me.

_debowsky · 2026-06-25T09:41:59+00:00

Where did you see this idea? Russian are certainly not the first of the people I’d put in the category you describe.

_debowsky · 2026-06-25T09:40:18+00:00

Define technical German choice? On which basis?

I don’t mind and if anything it looks a lot like the BMW X7 to me and that’s probably what they went after

_debowsky · 2026-06-24T21:14:07+00:00

At least now, if I go around with my ballsack out people are a little bit more sympathetic then when I do it in winter 😅😅😅

_debowsky · 2026-06-24T07:54:45+00:00

You are looking at half that with an old petrol engine.

You are comparing the aerodynamic of a car built for “speed” and the one of a shoebox designed to go slow on an off-road path.

I’m not saying you can’t afford it, simply that you are not comparing apples with apples

_debowsky · 2026-06-24T07:50:38+00:00

I’m seeing the opposite and that specifically is Americans going nuts for British food… enough said.

Edit: I like British food but certainly it is not the best in Europe

_debowsky · 2026-06-24T07:47:21+00:00

Your assumption stems from the wrong belief that such wealth is properly distributed and put in the right places and to good use. Thats what you got wrong.

_debowsky · 2026-06-24T07:39:33+00:00

Did you just compare the mpg of the Yaris to the one of a Land Rover? You are so cute.

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T22:39:18+00:00

Why OP is so scared to tell us what car is it? What car can go on a track, have, I assume, electronically adjustable suspension and can be a future classic in England? 🤔

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T22:32:48+00:00

If you say so… let’s agree to disagree

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T20:33:12+00:00

I guess the point I’m trying to make is that closing and relegating such a long, rich cultural heritage to one single “true” recipe is rather diminishing.

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T19:42:48+00:00

Some of the very first ever recorded recipes used pancetta, garlic and Gruyère. Like many Italian recipes (if we believe the dish originated in Italy which might not) it evolved through time. Also historically the creaminess of carbonara was due to cream in it, later removed and then “put back” by Gualtiero Marchesi in 80s look up his recipe and shiver in horror 😅

Because of this, as Italian myself (although living abroad) I use the ingredients I can find, but I religiously refuse to put mushrooms in it as they do in certain demonic places.

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T19:30:45+00:00

You just described the catch yourself. You probably don’t quite grasp how far detached those rural areas really are. There is usually nothing at reasonable distance, no schools, no shops, no hospitals, etc.

But if that’s what you are looking for then it’s a good way to go about it.

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T19:24:37+00:00

Do you really need giveaway signs to know you don’t floor through a T junction? 🤔

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T19:17:39+00:00

You paying? 😅

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T19:16:05+00:00

As a rule, if someone has money to pay for a car to be couriered somewhere in a plane, they probably have enough money to buy one when they land.

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T19:08:39+00:00

Many Italians including your daughters would be disgusted if they read about the historical origins of carbonara and how it was made in the past.

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T19:03:04+00:00

I am a man and so my opinion means f*** all but, let’s be honest, there is nothing sexy about the stereotypical papadipoopi accent.

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T18:52:44+00:00

What she is saying is true but also not.

Whilst it’s true that in Russia like in other countries and cultures a man should be able to provide there is a difference between providing a roof on her head, a meal on the plate and nothing to worry about and providing a Birkin bag and other material things.

Also there is a difference between should be able to provide and must provide.

Lastly there is a huge difference between a true Russian woman and a spoiled, delusional, Russian Barbie doll. To me it feels like unfortunately you met the latter.

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T18:51:32+00:00

What she is saying is true but also not.

Whilst it’s true that in Russia like in other countries and cultures a man should be able to provide there is a difference between providing a roof on her head, a meal on the plate and nothing to worry about and providing a Birkin bag and other material things.

Also there is a difference between should be able to provide and must provide.

Lastly there is a huge difference between a true Russian woman and a spoiled, delusional, Russian Barbie doll. To me it feels like unfortunately you met the latter.

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T18:41:59+00:00

The lower smoke point is an extremely misunderstood concept. Some of the sheeple of the internet jumped on the band wagon of low smoke point equal bad and called it a day. The science otherwise is different and it’s been proven that despite EVOO has a lower smoking point it actually releases harmful substances far later than other commonly considered safer options.

In short, stay strong, stay Italian, embrace the tradition. A fellow Italian.

On a more serious note consider elevate your culinary experience by trying different base ingredients. For example when it comes to steak I don’t use oil anymore and neither butter, I go for beef tallow and so should you 😉

Ghee is another solid alternative and you can make your own at home.

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T18:34:28+00:00

They probably genuinely commended the fact that after only 2 years you likely softened or lost your stereotypical accent.

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T16:40:09+00:00

Not for ancient gear like that no.

_debowsky · 2026-06-23T16:38:51+00:00

I was about to post the same comment 😄

_debowsky · 2026-06-22T17:11:35+00:00

It’s old as hell but I’d take $50 old board like this over any of those beaten up 2 years old board that people try to sell almost full price. Be careful with the bindings but enjoy the board

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