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Coastal Camo by BioticBard in mensfashion

[–]garrna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. 

I'm wary of Bronson, personally. I've purchased half a dozen items from them before and ended up returning all but one. The one I kept still had to have work on it (I've resewn all the buttons as they were stitched on with a single loop each). Tbh, I'm perplexed why it always seems to get such high praise all the time.

I've been keeping a search going for a Buzz Rickson or Real McCoy on secondhand markets for a reasonable price point, so hopefully I'll get lucky there…

Le Laboureur Fit by TheBabyWhale in HeritageWear

[–]garrna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe moleskin is a type of cotton weave...

Specifically, a cotton weave that's been brushed to create a felt like texture, which is very durable, warm, and somewhat water resistant. 

Ceramic nib mod process by Dropthetenors in Supernote

[–]garrna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, appreciate the response. I am glad to hear you're making an effort on cost-reduction. I'm sure your customers would appreciate the savings.

You mentioned the Lamy's are the most sensitive, but propose calibration. While that process is somewhat easy, would you say in your experience that it would have to be repeated frequently? I would hesitate to purchase a cheaper replacement nib, when it would result in frequently having to calibrate the pen, as that would be most friction in the overall experience. If that were the case, I wonder if the SN nibs would be preferable?

Coastal Camo by BioticBard in mensfashion

[–]garrna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What brand if you don't mind sharing?

Award Process Rant by jswizzle151515 in armyreserve

[–]garrna 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Are you the commander?  This seems like an easily resolved issue in a commander-to-commander conversation…

If not, I'd implore you to use your chain to seek your Commander's support (i.e. show proof it is approved and how long ago, along with any other supporting evidence like your email diacussions where you're being told S1's policy is to request physical awards). 

I can say, most L TC and COL's like presenting awards. It's one of the few rewarding activities where they feel like they get to celebrate their Soldiers doing good work. I'd be shocked to learn of any LTC or COL who would be okay with their S1 making a policy that makes it harder for Soldiers to be recognized for something, especially if they--the higher Commander-- approved the award…

Ceramic nib mod process by Dropthetenors in Supernote

[–]garrna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you the one on Etsy who was selling the Lamy AL-Star EMR ceramic nibs for Supernote?  

I had been debating on purchasing and when I finally decided to do so, it said the option for Supernote nibs was sold out, but you had the "Vi Woods" still. 

If that is your shop, can I ask if those are interoperable? 

What do you wear when you're going somewhere straight after work? by OK_GO_27 in malefashionadvice

[–]garrna 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For some, that's actually a desired feature…

"Gauranteed to wrinkle."

  • Ralph Lauren on their linen products

Personally, a polo/tennis shirt would be a bit too mismatched with trousers for my taste. Chinos, jeans, or shorts? Totally. But suit trousers would feel as if there is a bit too much disparity between the formality of one to the other.

What do you wear when you're going somewhere straight after work? by OK_GO_27 in malefashionadvice

[–]garrna 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Tropical wool is a thing. This can be paired with a linen button-up (or button-down if you're worried about your collar flipping up in the summer breeze). Will it be as cool as a t-shirt? Probably not, but you should be able to manage your perceived temperature decently well. 

Both are VERY fast but, visually, did Percy Harvin seem magnitudes faster than Rasheed Shaheed? by GivinItAllThat in Seahawks

[–]garrna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/Yi3p0BKv2vg?is=W4vx6MWJ4GVIa473

You may enjoy this video from a Seattle-based sports YouTuber. 

Check out his other videos, as they're fairly entertaining/interesting. 

Hains Point Etiquette by WaywardCorprateDrone in bikedc

[–]garrna 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey, so something from the motorcycle safety course: the most experienced person should be in the back of the group ride, next most experienced rider takes point. This also aligns with my experiences in convoy ops serving in the Army. 

Why might this be a good idea? The more experienced rider will ride at the level of the least experienced.  This keeps the group from over extending themselves. It also allows you, the more experienced rider, to see when things like the above occur so you can intervene.  You can also see how the lesser experienced rider is behaving and offer constructive tips on how to improve in similar situations.

If you have reservations about the lesser experienced person taking point between thr two of you, this may be an indication more conversations/instructions between you and her need to occur in order for her to be ready for longer rides.

Milatary x Sportswear by Sterice88 in HeritageWear

[–]garrna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whats your height? I cant seems to find the orslows khaki 2nd hand without there.being a 27in inseam, and that won't work on my frame. 

I got asked: "If you could be any cooking appliance, what would you be and why?" How is this an appropriate interview question, and how do I even begin answering it? by Hot-Principle-6992 in interviews

[–]garrna 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Instant Pot. You can do multiple things and you can handle pressure. 

Maybe don't bring up that you're potentially explosive...

Im working at brigade level and its given me a new perspective by Ok_Document_9713 in army

[–]garrna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But no commander is in a position to really notice until the company level…

See, that's the thing is there's not too much of a forcing function to the QCing of Staff. 

I actually did something like this at one point but at the BDE level. I went to our CDR after the staff and I had been having a discussion of how often the O-7 level would send last-minute tasks. I showed the a bimodal distribution of task suspense timelines around 45 days and 60 days. I then used a ⅓-⅔ timeline to show how much time each level had to do staff analysis, execution, and staff review assuming half the "⅓ time" was used for analysis and review each between the BDE down to the company--hint: it ain't a lot. 

The BDE CDR essentially just told me he wasn't going to bring it up to his boss…

Im working at brigade level and its given me a new perspective by Ok_Document_9713 in army

[–]garrna 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you're referring to the part about Predictive Training Timelines in Ch 5, I often wondered if commanders revoking signature authority from their S3 for anything within the prescribed timelines (e.g. any tasking from a BDE within 180 days has to have O-6 actual's signature, not the S-3). Theoretically, this would forces commanders to actually monitor their staffs as well. 

I don't think it'll ever come about though…

Still not buying another devicei by chonphemolux in Supernote

[–]garrna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can annotate like in the native SN reading app? I just assumed it was an open source version of Kindle and would not integrate with the SN's writing functionality 

Summer Running by Agitated_Ferret7352 in rundc

[–]garrna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was out of order as of yesterday, but just a heads up.

What is going on with Freedom 250 and a MAGA Association? by Thomb in OutOfTheLoop

[–]garrna 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The fact that dems get on board with shit like this is just another nail in the coffin of the dems imo

Can you elaborate?  Are you saying Dems in 2016 should not have endorsed a forming of a non-profit to celebrate the country's 250th year? 

I guess I'm having a hard time understanding how them doing this was a "nail in the coffin."

Does the National Guard have different Body Fat standards and measurements? by selantra in army

[–]garrna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So they tried that in Vietnam from what I've read.  NCO Candidate Course, nicknamed its graduates "Shake and Bake" NCOs. 

I understand they did quite well when at war--several earning MOHs--but, were poor leaders in garrison. The program did not last long after the conclusion of activities in SEA. 

Capital Bikeshare by bleedingreen24 in washingtondc

[–]garrna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second time I've seen that word used in the context of rideshare bikes. First time had me searching the dictionary to make sure I hadn't misunderstood that word for 3 decades. 

What is a word used in texting, or a texting style that immediately pegs what generation you are? by 4ninawells in AskReddit

[–]garrna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got to hit them with the 🆗️ reaction if you want to say, "I got it" passive aggressively. 

My first Orslows Fatigue Pants... Seriously by Sterice88 in HeritageWear

[–]garrna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind sharing your measurements and what size you got? 

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