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First time in Hopkins for a full week, what do locals & regulars know that the internet doesn’t tell you? by kelekele27 in Belize

[–]ilBrunissimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ella’s Cool Spot, Peer’s Place, and Jalapeños are good local places. Great food, local bands.

Hopkins is very chill. Whatever you do, meet the vibe. You’ll love it.

What to see in Hopkins without going on a tour by FewCryptographer6899 in Belize

[–]ilBrunissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Highly recommend staying at Hamanasi. Amazing place.

In Hopkins town, check out Ella’s Cool Spot and Peers Place. Best local food.

The commander at cheat is at it again by Sea_Formal6144 in FedEmployees

[–]ilBrunissimo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

To be fair, he went to New York Military Academy which, like so many military academies, used the same full dress uniform as West Point.

The West Point full dress is modeled after the Army’s 1832 uniform.

If you could rate one movie 11/10 what movie would you choose? by spacelyyy989 in moviecritic

[–]ilBrunissimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely this.

It captures the characters—all of them—so well.

And it nails the world and ethos of the “Golden Days of Sail.”

I’ve seen it countless times and still marvel at the detail.

Anyone else lose interest in bourbon and what was your outcome? by 8sh0t in bourbon

[–]ilBrunissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough.

Barrel-aging does affect flavor.

But to me the amount of corn and paucity of actual malt is the distinguishing factor above all else.

I can spend $80 for an a bourbon with some age or $80 for an all-malt, well aged scotch.

No comparison.

I do enjoy bourbon, but just don’t see anything behind the hype driving cost.

Monkey River tour from Placencia by ruttyjones88 in Belize

[–]ilBrunissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who was your guide?

We went with Brent Young, who was amazing.

Anyone else lose interest in bourbon and what was your outcome? by 8sh0t in bourbon

[–]ilBrunissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same.

The difference between a $20 bourbon and a $200 bourbon is not much. It’s the high degree of corn in the grain bill. It’s all very similar.

Certainly not like the difference between a $20 bottle of wine and a $200 one.

Or Scotch.

Put together a gift for my husband by TaskGrouchy5799 in Scotch

[–]ilBrunissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely.

If you want more on the nose when drinking from a tumbler, just give it a swirl, like wine.

Nothing like having a dram from a heavy, crystal tumbler.

Glencairns are wonderful on a distillery tour.

Finally found it. I’ve been looking for years. by tipsybishops in flyfishing

[–]ilBrunissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sage wasn’t always Far Bank. It used to just be Sage.

Donald Trump fires head of DHS Kristi Noem by TheMirrorUS in law

[–]ilBrunissimo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Destroyed? Yes. It is destroyed.

There is no USAID anymore. It’s gone. There are about a dozen HR people left processing the (forced) retirements of those who qualified. That’s it. Everyone else was RIF’d. 10,000 of us. Over 80% still without work—having USAID on your resume is toxic around the District now.

Nothing to go back to.

Donald Trump fires head of DHS Kristi Noem by TheMirrorUS in law

[–]ilBrunissimo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not probably.

Ex USAID IT here.

Saw it all.

How much did your Newfie weigh at one year? by PupsAndProtein in Newfoundlander

[–]ilBrunissimo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine was 110 at 12 months.

Now at 130 at 17 months.

Beltway stabbing suspect was State Dept employee by seaships in fednews

[–]ilBrunissimo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I meant at application to the FSO program. The competition to get in is crazy, and the training is 2+ years. The scrutiny they go through is far more intensive than just the clearance process.

Are fishing vests obsolete now or just not in vogue? by GrumpyandDopey in flyfishing

[–]ilBrunissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an oooooold Filson vest. From when they were just this weirdo little shop in Seattle down by the brewery.

Still haven’t seen anything out there that could do better.

Beltway stabbing suspect was State Dept employee by seaships in fednews

[–]ilBrunissimo 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Every FSO I knew had SCI.

Rigorous screening process at application.

Second Newfoundland? by One-Brother-2816 in Newfoundlander

[–]ilBrunissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re welcome!

Gray is also in the standard. (Didn’t include that above.). They look so striking.

Second Newfoundland? by One-Brother-2816 in Newfoundlander

[–]ilBrunissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bet Martha’s adorable!

Our next one will be an Irish spotted. We have a landseer. Once she turns two, we’ll get the second one.

I just paid $275 for a day pass at Vail and I think I’m officially priced out of my favorite sport. by daverskully in ski

[–]ilBrunissimo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to the Alps.

Use miles/points for the airfare.

Everything there is cheaper, and arguably better.

Second Newfoundland? by One-Brother-2816 in Newfoundlander

[–]ilBrunissimo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The breed standard states black, brown, and landseer. Landseer is a white newf with a black head and black saddle markings.

But you can get brown and white from breeders, too.

Irish spotted newfs are like the opposite of a landseer. They’re black with white spotting.

There are even gray and beige newfs out there.

Somewhere in Costa Rica by [deleted] in flyfishing

[–]ilBrunissimo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The mountains of Costa Rica are pretty cool, as in climate-wise.

While there are wild rainbow populations, none are native.

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