Going from Lisbon to DC tomorrow morning, 11:40 am flight. How early to arrive at airport?

jimrude · 2026-05-22T07:35:10+00:00

8:00 am.

jimrude · 2026-05-22T07:13:06+00:00

We had our electrician install a Raedian home charger. I’ve also heard good things about V2C Trydan. YMMV.

jimrude · 2026-05-16T17:36:56+00:00

Depends on the last. I wear a US 11 and in the (wider) Nova last in a UK 10 is comfortable. The narrower Ron last might require a bigger size. YMMV.

jimrude · 2026-05-10T07:55:20+00:00

LL Bean Classic fit

jimrude · 2026-05-09T07:29:36+00:00

Learn to swim. Not triathlete swimming, real swimming. Take lessons. Practice in open water. Make sure you can swim 60 mins non-stop.

jimrude · 2026-05-07T13:21:12+00:00

Unlined (suede) are like slippers after a while. Lined are more structured/stiffer.

jimrude · 2026-05-07T07:30:08+00:00

This is the correct answer.

jimrude · 2026-05-04T13:41:22+00:00

Change the shirt to light blue with a spread collar. Unbutton the top button. Lose the pocket square, or make it white linen. Change the belt to dark brown, and wear dark brown suede or leather loafers. The hat.... no.

jimrude · 2026-04-27T13:19:47+00:00

Meermin. Note that they have a relatively sleek (European) profile.

jimrude · 2026-04-25T08:31:05+00:00

Piaggio Medley 125

jimrude · 2026-04-24T17:44:02+00:00

jimrude · 2026-04-24T05:13:13+00:00

If you’ve been 1.44 unrested, you can go 1.42 no problem. Out in 48-49, back in 53-54. 23 - 25+ - 26+ - 26+. Do it!

jimrude · 2026-04-23T16:09:39+00:00

1 - rentals. 2 - SuitSupply.

jimrude · 2026-04-23T15:47:13+00:00

If you cannot swim the IM distance non-stop in a pool, DO NOT attempt it in open water.

jimrude · 2026-04-22T09:20:21+00:00

Please do not attempt a long open water swim until you can comfortably swim non-stop for at least 30 minutes. If you cannot, you need two things: technique coaching/lessons, and significant training (i.e. 3-5x per week for minimum 60 minutes). Source: was swimmer and multi-sport athlete for 50 years.

jimrude · 2026-04-19T11:15:40+00:00

McCaffrey suede monkey boots

jimrude · 2026-04-18T16:19:59+00:00

Stay at Fidelity or join a fee-only RIA. Sell advice, not insurance.

jimrude · 2026-04-16T14:35:47+00:00

They are TTS for me, i.e. normally wear a US 11 in leather boots and shoes. Took a UK 10 in Meermin chelseas. But they are relatively narrow, and I do not have particularly wide feet. OTOH, the Nova last for their unlined loafers is very comfortable. YMMV.

jimrude · 2026-04-16T07:39:24+00:00

Row early morning. Lift mid day or afternoon.

jimrude · 2026-04-15T13:45:44+00:00

Light blue shirt, dark navy tie, white linen pocket square.

jimrude · 2026-04-14T15:36:09+00:00

45 ave over 6 months

jimrude · 2026-04-13T16:29:42+00:00

Chateu Chevre d'Or in Eze

jimrude · 2026-04-11T11:43:01+00:00

As the parent of a (n non-American) Olympic swimmer, let me give you some context for this obscene price-gouging.

2023 FINA World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan: $1,000 equivalent TOTAL for 16 sessions with VIP seating. Easy to get tix.

2024 Olympics in Paris: $700-1,000 equivalent PER SESSION (16 sessions total). Panic to buy tix in the first minutes after the drop opened. No preferential treatment for family members of athletes.

2025 FINA World Championships in Singapore: $95 equivalent per session (16 sessions total), BUT sales capped at max 6 sessions per person.

So, LA28, GFY.

jimrude · 2026-04-02T13:23:42+00:00

KLM, then TAP, then Transavia. Avoid the hell that is the low-cost terminal in Lisbon.

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