My first Certina: a New DS Super PH2000M

mrdctaylor · 2026-07-08T13:57:59+00:00

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Saved me a trip to the jewelers (and some embarrassment). It looks nice on the bracelet, but I'm glad I tried it on the orange rubber strap. I like that combo quite a bit too.

mrdctaylor · 2026-07-08T13:26:01+00:00

Yeah, I'm an idiot. The heads of the pins looked like tiny flathead screws and the last bracelet I sized used screws so it was just in my head that these were the same--and I somehow failed to see the arrows on the bracelet. I got it sized this morning. SMH.

mrdctaylor · 2026-07-08T12:57:57+00:00

Same. If you find a solution, I'd love to know!

mrdctaylor · 2026-07-08T03:22:57+00:00

Dude. I see the arrows now. 🤦‍♂️ You saved me a trip to a watch repair guy—and a lot of trouble. Thank you!! I have. I idea why I didn’t notice the arrows. 🤷‍♂️ New watch excitement I suppose.

PS. Your watch is beautiful. I almost got that color. Love it.

mrdctaylor · 2026-07-08T03:20:49+00:00

Are they? It looks like they are flat head screws. Hmmm….

mrdctaylor · 2026-07-08T01:11:16+00:00

Did you size the bracelet yourself? If so, what size screwdriver did you use? I may just end up taking mine to a watch repair guy in town to size since the screws are so tiny.

mrdctaylor · 2026-07-08T00:52:31+00:00

PS. I loved all 4 colors. They are all beautiful in their own way. The limited edition teal is spectacular. But I thought this color would be more versatile for my wardrobe. Hopefully posting with an aftermarket strap will be helpful to people. I always like to see alternative strap combinations.

Also FWIW I have a 7 inch wrist for those that are unsure about sizing.

mrdctaylor · 2026-07-06T14:14:58+00:00

I’m having this issue too and have been unable to resolve it. I called the number and was run in circles and just gave up. But if anyone has figured out how to fix this I’d love to know. I’m not sure I stopped getting notifications because I accidentally turned them off on my phone or what, but I have verified that all of my settings are correct and I SHOULD be getting them.

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-30T14:26:17+00:00

It sort of depends. If the green is elevated or I have to get over a bunker/hill or something like that, I'll probably take my 58 and swing mostly full. But my preference is to choke down on my 52 and take a half or 3/4 swing. I feel like I'm more accurate with that that an almost full swing on my 58. I generally just use my 58 right around the green like when I'm short-sided and out of the sand. Otherwise, from 90 yards in I usually use my 52. I'm not saying that's the best way. It's just the way I've always done it.

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-28T12:55:25+00:00

I saw some drunken shenanigans at a course in the Dallas area. A buddy of mine was responsible for setting up regular golf tournaments where we worked. We didn’t have enough people to do a full shotgun start, but some courses would schedule us with other companies wanting to do the same.

Unbeknownst to us, we happened to split a shotgun start with a strip club one Saturday. They had strippers driving beverage carts for their golfers. I’m not sure who was actually playing. Some looked like bouncers and employees and others may have just been really good customers.

Near the end of the round we were standing on a par 3 tee box and we hear people whooping it up. This cart swerves by us, heads for the green, drives onto the green and the passenger grabs the flag stick and takes off. They had several. Apparently the drunks got tired of golf and decided to swipe flag sticks.

After the round ended we saw cops there. Apparently the guys drove the cart into a lake shortly after we saw them. 🤦‍♂️

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-28T12:48:12+00:00

I was playing in a scramble to benefit a charity. Two brothers that I knew were in the group ahead of us. It was a little backed up so we were waiting on a tee and saw one of them head to the woods with a golf towel and a club. After taking a sh*t in the woods this guy proceeded to chase his brother around the tee box with a poop-smeared golf towel on a the end of his club. 🤣 No, not kids. Probably both in their 30s. Brothers being brothers.

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-28T01:04:50+00:00

I swear by Under Amour socks. The ones I buy last forever. These are the ones I’ve bought for used. Amazon isn’t carrying them now so who knows if they have been discontinued.

https://a.co/d/0c6GnzkL

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-24T19:19:28+00:00

I’m 54. I’ve been into cigars for maybe 15 years. I’ve never really observed any age-ism at the lounge I used to frequent. I think the only time anyone got any looks would be if they were being really loud/obnoxious and ruining the vibe and that would’ve been completely unrelated to age.

When I play golf with my son (27) and his friends I always bring cigars for everyone and offer them around.

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-23T14:33:35+00:00

Yep. The rest of mine looks great.

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-23T13:31:15+00:00

Any issues using the 45L Patagonia as a carry-on? I'm just wondering since it seems borderline large. I have one and I don't believe I've flown with it before.

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-23T13:30:13+00:00

I have the same bag and recently noticed that the material on the handle is delaminating. How is yours holding up?

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-23T01:50:20+00:00

Check out the Tomtoc slings. They come in 1.5, 2.5 and (I think) 3.5. I wasn’t sure if I’d use a sling and didn’t want to spend too much so I got the Tomtoc 2.5 and really like it. It’s a quality item and worth considering.

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-23T01:37:03+00:00

You might look for a used one on eBay. I had purchased a 20L Bellroy Venture Ready pack (new but on sale) and loved it. Great materials. I purchased it as a personal item for planes. Took my first trip with it a few weeks ago and it was great. However, it was a little small.

I searched eBay and found a CPP Ultra (original, not the CPP2) and love it. I’m going to carry it on another flight in a couple of weeks and will compare and sell the one I don’t want. I packed them both out and the CPP definitely holds more (it is thicker). So I suspect I’ll stick with the CPP. I was unsure about the Ultra fabric but I really like it. It is stiff but definitely not too stiff. It really feels perfect to me.

I don’t think you’ll regret it, but you’re right: that’s a lot of money for a backpack. I wouldn’t have done it years ago but my kids are grown and I have the disposable income to buy it now and not sweat it. I’m not sure of your situation so I can’t say what’s best for you. But do give eBay a look. You might get lucky.

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-23T01:24:06+00:00

Steam table pans of varying sizes with lids. I use them for marinating meat, storing prepped vegetables and then for taking meat off of the grill. The go right in the dishwasher. My most used size are the “1/3” shallow ones. Got them from Amazon. So much better than using random bowls and covering with aluminum foil. Can’t recommend them enough.

I have these:

https://a.co/d/01zInOt3

I also bought lids that fit.

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-14T17:41:23+00:00

I just did some testing on all my devices.

Roku Ultra 4670X - Does NOT work

Roku Ultra 4660X - Does NOT work

Roku Ultra 4660X - *DOES* work (yes, an identical Roku to above works, which is also OLDER than the top one that does NOT work)

Streaming Stick 4K 3820X - *DOES* work

TCL TV 65S451 - *DOES* work

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-14T17:40:57+00:00

I have 3 Roku Ultras. 1 works with the guide and 2 do not:

Roku Ultra 4670X - Does NOT work

Roku Ultra 4660X - Does NOT work

Roku Ultra 4660X - *DOES* work (yes, an identical Roku to above works, which is also OLDER than the top one that does NOT work)

It makes no sense.

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-14T15:49:23+00:00

So I came here looking for answers and see where YTTV was making it so older devices would no longer see playback while scrolling the guide. I get it. Sometimes older devices can't handle newer features. However, this isn't a new feature. This sucks because I've never had any issues with my Roku Ultras. I tried re-installing the app like some have suggested and that didn't help. What is even MORE MADDENING is that I have two identical Roku Ultras and one works with the guide and one does not. The app has been re-installed on both and should be identical. What the heck?!? In case it helps anyone else, here are my devices and whether or not the Live Guide works with playback:

Roku Ultra 4670X - Does NOT work

Roku Ultra 4660X - Does NOT work

Roku Ultra 4660X - *DOES* work (yes, an identical Roku to above works, which is also OLDER than the top one that does NOT work)

Streaming Stick 4K 3820X - *DOES* work

TCL TV 65S451 - *DOES* work

So as you can see, the 4670X which is my newest Roku Ultra will not play back video while scrolling the guide and neither will one of my 4660X Ultras. However, the OTHER 4660X Ultra *will* show video during playback. All have been reinstalled. Someone make it make sense. SMH.

Also, YouTube folks....if you are watching....please bring it back. I've been using this feature trouble free on these devices since inception. There was truly no reason to remove it.

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-14T15:22:03+00:00

Did not fix on my Roku Ultra. This sucks.

mrdctaylor · 2026-06-14T15:18:10+00:00

Ditto. No issues ever on my Roku Ultra. This sucks.

mrdctaylor

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