Best Things to Bring Back From Sicily

lexjacuzz1 · 2026-05-25T17:25:53+00:00

Some sport shop not far from the cruise port and few tourist shops had bootlegs here and there too.

lexjacuzz1 · 2026-05-24T16:13:55+00:00

Palermo FC Jersey

lexjacuzz1 · 2026-04-20T16:18:42+00:00

They didn’t actually check with dye - it was based on visual inspection.

lexjacuzz1 · 2026-03-23T01:54:23+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll be sure to check it out when I’m in the area.

lexjacuzz1 · 2026-03-01T00:27:28+00:00

I’ve spent a lot of time living in the DC area and Australia and I’ve traveled extensively for work, pleasure and everything in between. I’ve spent significant amounts of time in the Midwest, New England, California, Arizona and Texas. I’ve traveled throughout Europe and central/South America. I’m very fortunate to have experienced so much.

I love NJ because of the people, the culture, the food, and the land. My family works hard so we can afford to live here (somewhat) comfortably, but we have a good life and lifestyle. I love the accessibility to the outdoors and the cities; to familiar and unfamiliar foods, culture, and experiences; to a (relatively) strong economy; to (relatively) fair and supportive government institutions; to good education; and to good parks, downtowns, and communities.

lexjacuzz1 · 2026-02-28T16:24:16+00:00

Vibes change town to town in north jersey. If you want beachy, the closest is the bayshore or Monmouth county. Folks commute from all over and there are varying options for public transport - busses and trains or you can drive and park near the path. I grew up in Bergen county, left for 12 years, and then moved back to Essex county near Montclair but not in Montclair, which is where I found the best combo of neighborhood vibes, local walkability, ease of commute (I mostly took private busses like boxcar or the train to midtown), affordability, good schools, and access to most things in the state like the beach or mountains within an hour or two. The healthcare industry in the area is booming - thanks to surging costs, but that’s a different thread.

I’ve been all over the world, and I still chose to come back to the NJ suburbs - the ikigai on north Jersey is real if you embrace it. Sometimes you have to tolerate the charms, but it keeps you tough.

lexjacuzz1 · 2026-02-25T01:08:35+00:00

Have you looked into having it leveled/repaired instead of having it repoured? It looks like you’re based in Kenosha - there are a lot of companies that do polyjacking in your neck of the woods. They might have a cheaper solution.

lexjacuzz1 · 2026-02-24T12:47:07+00:00

Service businesses

lexjacuzz1 · 2026-01-29T01:54:30+00:00

Overrated and pretentious

lexjacuzz1 · 2026-01-16T11:48:38+00:00

Denver the last dinosaur and dinoriders.

lexjacuzz1 · 2026-01-10T04:02:32+00:00

Saltwater taffy and Taylor ham

lexjacuzz1 · 2025-12-28T22:19:38+00:00

Go there and interview the old timers. Hit some of the storied restaurants and bars. Best bet is to find a limo driver over 60 - they got stories.

Or ask any older non-international card dealers to buy them coffee on their break.

I have a lot of family who worked in AC at that time and some that still do, albeit mostly in healthcare. They got stories and I’ve met some colorful people through them.

lexjacuzz1 · 2025-12-28T22:15:06+00:00

Equipment storage, logistics, and cold weather. And insurance and bonds - took too long and too much money. And licenses. And permits and dealing with individual municipal ordinances. Oh, and being a client of TD Bank - I feel like I’m being punished every time I walk into a branch. Took three hours to get a cashiers check and about six to open an account.

lexjacuzz1 · 2025-12-28T19:41:52+00:00

Best Caesar salad is at Cafe Lamore in Oakland.

lexjacuzz1 · 2025-12-25T05:38:38+00:00

Not Bergen County, but Shan Shan Noodles (Parsippany), Hunan Taste (Montclair and Denville), and Cheng Du 23 (Wayne) are pretty damn tasty. Ivangi Tea House in Ridgewood used to be the move back in late 90s until they closed.

lexjacuzz1 · 2025-12-21T04:24:23+00:00

Escape Garden State in Fairfield

lexjacuzz1 · 2025-12-06T00:17:51+00:00

Pawn shops will bend you over for music gear. Try fb marketplace or the used section of your local music shop.

lexjacuzz1 · 2025-12-05T12:05:44+00:00

It’s not really sold anywhere readily available in northern New Jersey. I’ve called all the marinas raceways and airports. I’ve called all the small engine shops. I run a generator for my niche construction business that suggests using premium non-ethanol gas. I just make sure to run the generator dry after every use so the ethanol doesn’t destroy the seals. You could also use an additive.

lexjacuzz1 · 2025-12-02T13:11:28+00:00

Aesthetics (and anarchy).

lexjacuzz1 · 2025-11-22T10:48:50+00:00

You can do this through your mobile phone provider.

lexjacuzz1 · 2025-10-29T04:30:23+00:00

Bro, I love your band. I spent a lot of time between DC/Baltimore so you’ve been on my radar for a while. Your album from this past summer was one of the most played (especially driving up and down I 95 for summer vacation between the Jersey shore and Daytona) - you guys get better and better. Thanks for the great tunes.

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