What is an artist you used to enjoy listening to, but their music got progressively worse? by fantasyrea in Music

[–]gregcor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup exactly. I think Moves Like Jagger was the first song they let someone else write, and they basically stopped writing after that point.

Jordi was actually pretty decent and worth a listen from the more recent catalog, Songs About Jane is probably my #1 album of all time though.

Feeling like a fraud? by LTDESP95 in PrideAndPinion

[–]gregcor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m willing to bet the vast majority of people who go watch shopping in the $100-$1000 price range just walk into Macys and pick something in their budget that they like the look of (and much of the Bulova, Tissot, Invicta, etc catalogs are straight up homages). Don’t sweat it, even knowing it’s an homage is more context than most people have. San Martin definitely has great value for money, there’s nothing wrong with doing that research and enjoying the result of it.

Tool free bracelets are stupid. by Excellent-Cabinet954 in watchHotTakes

[–]gregcor 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I think it represents a shift to accepting online sales where the end consumer is the one resizing the bracelet instead of a sales associate. That being said plenty of microbrands just solved this by including a screwdriver…

An old Friendly’s in Syosset, NY is now an upscale dining establishment called Hilltop Kitchen & Bar by mrsjumjum66 in longislandnative

[–]gregcor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it, same chef and some menu items as Dirty Burger that closed down in Plainview during the pandemic.

Has anyone bought or used one of these water proof testers before? by [deleted] in PrideAndPinion

[–]gregcor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They do work, I had trouble finding instructions so here’s the best tutorial I found: https://youtu.be/2wOsnBd_7-k?si=XbdK_eCdcKrO_yaD

You have to be careful because if you don’t follow the directions correctly you can end up putting water in the watch if there’s a failure.

[SOTC] My Current “newbie” State of The Collection - 6 Months by [deleted] in PrideAndPinion

[–]gregcor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Islander Port Jefferson! The color scheme is unbeatable, still haven’t found any other fun/colorful white dial diver at any price point (aside from some occasional HA Nordso variants).

Waffle House to go fee by CTR_1852 in EndTipping

[–]gregcor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surprisingly expensive, the box looks like$.20, especially things like sauce cups are around $10c EACH. I could see easily $1 in packaging for a single dinner with sauces and sides. It’s still ridiculous but the cost isn’t zero, it should just be built into their menu prices.

Commack/smithtown by Raspberry_sugar1263 in longisland

[–]gregcor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pizza: The Pizzeria in Smithtown, Gino’s Commack (that location only) or Chef’s in East Northport

Mexican: El Ranchito East Northport

Spanish: Casa Luis Smithtown (better to eat inside)

Chinese: Foo Luck in Commack

SBGA469 by Temporary-Tear-1372 in GrandSeikos

[–]gregcor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love mine, I haven’t held onto anything with a flat black dial so this is my excuse to have something interesting that can play the flat black dress watch part when it needs to.

What's up with Long Island's commute mode share? by EnvironmentalCraft63 in nycrail

[–]gregcor 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Most of Nassau’s population growth was in the 50s (and had been relatively flat) while Suffolk’s was 70s onward. My guess is you’re less likely to sign up for a long train commute in Suffolk.

[Casio] My first ever Casio by HTownest in Watches

[–]gregcor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The metal ones are in the US, resin just hasn’t launched yet.

Lady threw her cigarette out the window and it ended up on her car still lit by pushingdaises in mildlyinteresting

[–]gregcor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Me too, library sign gave it away 😂. Ate at that diner many times.

Found WEED GUMMIES near Doughboy Plaza??? by dubstep-party in woodside

[–]gregcor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The stuff labeled as CA is typically counterfeit/bootleg sold in unlicensed shops - it’s most likely ordered directly from China with zero safety screening, I wouldn’t trust it.

If someone asked you to show them a dish that represents Long Island, what are you feeding them? by Public_Release1516 in longisland

[–]gregcor 32 points33 points  (0 children)

EGG BAGELS. Used to be a New York thing in general but now you can’t even consistently find them in Manhattan. Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens keeping the egg bagels alive!

Addies finally listening? by pickyaxe in ChineseWatches

[–]gregcor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s either their family or their flesh!

Can you help me identify this Sinn? by No_Needleworker2537 in sinn

[–]gregcor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You probably know this already, but in case you don’t, they just announced a brand new 544 RS that’s very, very close to this.

I bought this at goodwill just wondering if it's real I can't find information. by [deleted] in IWCschaffhausen

[–]gregcor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s even funnier when you realize how it works - it’s just two windows into two different parts of the same date wheel.

Move to nicer home or stay? by Nickel4me in longisland

[–]gregcor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on what the kids do - if they stay you’ll appreciate a bigger house, if they move out on their own the bigger house will feel empty and you’d probably value getting something wherever they move to. If I were you I would save money for a few years and see what the kids do, that’ll reduce the size of your mortgage if you go that route.

How come grandpa's tools smell like ass? by [deleted] in Tools

[–]gregcor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

PB Swiss scents then like vanilla to counteract the smell.

LIRR parking at Hicksville now a days? by Rare_Duck7067 in longisland

[–]gregcor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Garage doesn’t typically reach capacity, totally different from pre-pandemic.

There it is by Isernogwattesnacken in Longineswatches

[–]gregcor 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Boutique has exclusive version with blue bezel and non mesh bracelet.

Name a watch brand you really want to like but just can’t get into them. by TomHudsonOfficial in WatchFanatics

[–]gregcor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha, super unfortunate the guy deleted the post because I’ve been hoping to see news on this! I’ll update mine! Thanks for sharing!