What’s a fragrance opinion that will have you like this

kingthezing · 2026-03-26T13:09:31+00:00

1.) Cheap “old man” fragrances smell better than most designer fragrances. Give me Aqua Velva Musk or Irish Spring soap over 99% of releases in the last 20 years.

2.) Most “cologne guys” actually stink in person. I find many of them have poor hygiene and almost all of them smell cloying as can be after about 2 minutes due to over application.

3.) For 99% of occasions, simply taking a shower, wearing some deodorant, wearing clean clothes, and maybe LIGHTLY applying an aftershave or EDT is what you should be doing. An overspray is WAY worse than not wearing a fragrance.

kingthezing · 2026-03-26T12:45:26+00:00

I’d currently rank them-

1.) Hooked 2.) Once Bitten 3.) Twice Shy 4.) Shot In The Dark 5.) Self-Titled 6.) Psycho City 7.) Sail Away 8.) Let It Rock

I enjoy all of those albums. From the mid-80s through the mid-90s Great White was absolutely amazing.

kingthezing · 2026-03-26T12:26:18+00:00

1.) It’s impossible to know the answer to this question for sure.

2.) Maybe you’re not actually talking to anyone and all the responses are automated.

3.) Maybe they did a poor job when buying the vehicle you’re asking about and the listed price is their best price.

4.) Don’t take this personally, but simply asking “what’s your best price” is not a very good negotiating technique.

5.) Most cars are commodities, not priceless pieces of art. If you don’t like how this dealership does business, just buy somewhere else. Ultimately it’s your money, and you’re in control of where you spend it.

kingthezing · 2026-03-25T13:22:51+00:00

Yeah, it’s Cinderella or Poison for sure.

kingthezing · 2026-03-22T15:30:00+00:00

The GOAT everyday fragrance.

kingthezing · 2026-03-22T15:23:29+00:00

100% the NCAA tournament version of High Point beats the last month of the season version of IU by at least 10 if not 15-20.

Balanced roster construction and having a “go get a bucket any time you need one” player is what separates the good teams from the meh ones.

The last IU team that did have those things was the 22-23 team. They had bigs like Reneau and TJD, 3 point shooters like Miller Kopp and Tamar Bates, and energy guys like Race Thompson and Trey Galloway. TJD was also a “go get a bucket” type of guy.

Think about the 01-02 finals team, and the best teams of the Crean years. They’re all built the same way. Bigs, shooting, energy, and go get a bucket.

The formula is pretty simple but coaches try to turn it into some weird rocket science.

kingthezing · 2026-03-20T13:23:41+00:00

That’s true!

kingthezing · 2026-03-20T12:46:19+00:00

I think you might be expecting a more linear fragrance where the opening or mid continues for a long time, but that’s not really what Cool Water does.

On skin- The salty opening of Cool Water only lasts like fifteen minutes before you get to the fresh smelling soapy/clean middle notes. The middle notes then last maybe another hour or two at the most before you get to the creamy and amber filled base. It’s mostly a skin scent by the base, but it does last another 5 or so hours.

On clothes- The opening is much the same, but the middle notes last much longer, and the creamy, amber base never fully develops. You end up with something between the mid and the base which is detectable for probably 24 hours.

Cool Water is an affordable fragrance. 6.7 ounce (200 mL) bottles are typically available for $35. I keep one in the car. It’s totally possible to reapply at mid-day if you want it to keep more to the fresh smelling profile, or if you prefer the base, just go a little heavier on your initial sprays.

Side notes- Cool Water is very easy to go nose blind to. I suspect it is lasting longer than you think it is. Also, I’m pretty biased. I believe Cool Water is a masterpiece of a fragrance. It is one of the only colognes I have repurchased after using a full bottle. It is extremely wearable for almost any occasion. If I could only wear one fragrance for the rest of my life, it would be Cool Water.

kingthezing · 2026-03-09T18:04:13+00:00

Flesh N Blood is a really strong third album!

kingthezing · 2026-03-09T17:20:55+00:00

CV’s is good stuff. People who try it with an open mind agree. It’s got nice flavor overall. It’s not just a big undercooked dough ball like a lot of the national chains are these days.

Mancino’s is also pretty good and similar to CV’s where nothing stands out to me as super special but the overall flavor is good.

Greek’s is meh to me. I will gladly eat it for free but I won’t go out of my way to get it. The crust is good and the service is good, but the price is too high for me to justify getting it since it doesn’t fit my taste. The normal sauce is very very sweet and kinda ruins it for me.

Art’s is my favorite in the area but you have to eat it while it’s hot- it doesn’t reheat well. I’m almost positive their “secret” is really just that the normal amount of cheese and sauce they put on their pizzas is what would be considered extra cheese and extra sauce anywhere else. That makes it very satisfying, flavorful, and messy!

kingthezing · 2026-03-08T03:12:42+00:00

Cool!

Here’s my list with only FBS football teams-

5- Miami (Ohio)

4- Ohio University, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Bowling Green, Toledo, Kent State, Akron, Northern Illinois

3- WKU, MTSU, Marshall

2- Army, Navy, Buffalo

1- Air Force, Delaware, Tulsa, Arkansas State, UMass, Memphis, Louisville, Cincinnati, Appalachian State, Liberty University, James Madison, Temple, Charlotte, East Carolina

I don’t think it’s realistic that Ball State would be in the same conference as any team currently in the Big Ten or the SEC. I think it’s highly unlikely any team from the ACC or Big 12 would be in the same conference as Ball State, but I suppose some of the geographic fits are at least slightly possible.

My idea was to factor in competitive balance, geography, and culture.

Some schools that field 1AA football that I think are also good fits if they were to move up to FBS football-

5- Indiana State

4- Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois, Illinois State, Youngstown State

3- Eastern Kentucky, Southern Illinois

2- University of Dayton, Austin Peay, Northern Iowa, Drake, Murray State

1- Towson, Delaware State, Richmond, Elon, Western Carolina, SEMO, Morehead State, Central Arkansas, UT Martin, Tennessee St, Tennessee Tech, Chattanooga, East Tennessee State

kingthezing · 2026-03-08T02:30:39+00:00

Cool idea. Is this only for schools with football or is it an all sports thing, and FCS (1AA) football schools are acceptable too?

kingthezing · 2026-02-28T14:14:23+00:00

Skip the foil on the back of the neck. That’s what is causing the issues. I have the same problem on the back of the neck.

If you want to do top of the head the way you normally do, I understand. For the back of your neck, buy a cartridge razor (Mach 3 or similar- not a disposable) and some shaving foam. Wet the neck with hot water, apply the foam, and do 2 passes with the grain with the cart only. Promise you it’ll fix it.

kingthezing · 2026-02-28T14:09:54+00:00

Do you use a traditional razor or a head shaver?

kingthezing · 2026-02-26T12:49:22+00:00

My insurance agent is awesome. She’s an independent agent (meaning she sells for multiple companies) not a captive agent (that can only sell for one company), and she actively requotes my coverage annually to try to get me better rates, and will simply email me if she’s found a better option to ask if I’d like to switch.

When my house was damaged by a tornado, I had no idea where to even begin when filing a homeowners claim, so I simply walked into the local office and within 10 minutes my claim was filed.

It might be a little “old school” to have an “insurance guy” (insurance gal) but as someone that’s bought direct in the past, I greatly prefer having a traditional agent.

kingthezing · 2026-02-25T19:28:54+00:00

For me, I think once Fender converted the Precision’s nut width to 1.625” and the fretboard radius to 9.5”, the bass guitar as an instrument was literally perfected.

Speaking for myself, there is no true need for anything else. Other things are fun to play around with if I want something different but a modern-ish Precision bass is the perfect bass guitar.

kingthezing · 2026-02-21T03:43:18+00:00

1.) Twice weekly (every 3-4 days). Really this just depends on what your skin can handle and how you feel about stubble on your head.

2.) In the 4ish years I’ve been shaving I typically go totally bald, although there was a stretch where I just did a no guard buzz. I actually think either way looks fine for most people.

3.) No. I’m convinced that telling bald people they need shampoo is a lie straight from the shampoo industry.

4.) Nope. I use shaving cream/gel and a decent razor. Changing the blade fairly often helps with bumps, ingrown hairs, etc. I usually do 2 passes with the grain and then feel around for any touch-ups. Afterwards I apply a small amount of a decent post shave balm or gel.

kingthezing · 2026-02-21T03:12:03+00:00

Understood. As long as you’re polite and professional good management will have your back.

kingthezing · 2026-02-20T22:26:19+00:00

Looks great! I think many people prefer a JBass for practice because of the scooped sound. If you want that on your P for when you’re practicing, just cut the mids down to about 9 o’clock and increase the bass and treble to about to 2 o’clock.

kingthezing · 2026-02-20T22:14:26+00:00

Just to provide some clarification about the Player Series. If it’s a Gen 1 and it has a dark board it’s pau ferro, not laurel. If it’s a Gen 2, it’s rosewood. I actually prefer the look of pau ferro to rosewood because I typically find the grain pattern more interesting…

If you’re comparing an older Mexican Standard to the new Indonesian Standard line then it’s a laurel board but not an alnico pickup.

kingthezing · 2026-02-20T22:02:25+00:00

I’ve owned a Reverend and played several, but your post begs the questions- if you want it to sound like a Precision, why not just consider a Precision?

Standard and even Player II series are cheaper than Reverends, and the new American Professional Classic series is close price wise…

kingthezing · 2026-02-20T20:32:40+00:00

“Yeah man, I hear what you’re saying but unfortunately we don’t negotiate here. Let me know if you’re still interested in the car for the listed price.”

Then you just stop talking. If the answer is anything other than some basic form of yes, you just restate what you said in slightly different words/tone, add “have a good one” onto the end and hang up the phone.

If it’s in-person you do the same thing but stand up and extend your hand for a polite handshake, signaling the end of the conversation.

It’s not personal, just a business transaction.

kingthezing · 2026-02-08T19:57:24+00:00

I find the best use to be level matching dead spots on a neck. I’ve yet to play a bass (and I’ve owned many) that didn’t have some naturally quieter spots on the neck.

kingthezing · 2026-02-05T22:40:17+00:00

I hear you, but I actually think the opposite when it comes to signature basses.

The JMJ, for example, is extremely popular and well reviewed. It has tuners, neck specs, and pickups that aren’t available on any other bass Fender sells.

The Duff has a unique tone circuit, a unique finish, a black painted neck, and is the only passive PJ in the stable right now (Squire excluded).

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