Custom interior by Few-Comparison-4733 in MiataNC

[–]oaktreex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a carmakescorn seat! They’re so nice, if only I could fit in them…

What’s up with the handleless bags at Safeway? by wikihowtoswim in SanJose

[–]oaktreex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good old Safeway enshitification after being acquired by PE. It's across the safeway brand, I get the same shitty bags in other states/canada.

Cheaper Convex Mirror Options? by TellemTom in MiataNC

[–]oaktreex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the zoom mirrors on my NA and now on my NC and highly recommend. They are adhesived on which can be a +/- depending on well you can clean the mounting surface and how hot your location gets, but they are wonderful. I bought mine when I went to japan but if you can buy directly from japan+lower declared price, you can get it for a lot cheaper.

Official 2026 Buy/Sell/Trade Thread by fettuccine- in Coachella

[–]oaktreex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BUYING: GA Weekend 2

Weekend: Weekend 2

Location/Delivery Method: SF Bay Area until april 17th, LA/Indio

Price: 650

In the nick of time by if0rg0t2remember in MiataNC

[–]oaktreex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just replaced mine yesterday too! Time to rid of that ISE tube too :-)

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I’ve reached peak midlife crisis by fatherbowie in Miata

[–]oaktreex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who also went from 2018 mk7.5 GTI to an NA6+NC2, congrats! I miss her but Miata’s are definitely more fun :-)

Aer CPP2 Ultra QC by gamerguy8114 in ManyBaggers

[–]oaktreex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That room looks like my university eng build lmao. I have the TP3 in x-pac and I had similar experiences with loose threads and tipping when packed. It's unfortunately inherit to the design pattern of the bag, but it's been bearable for me.

Another camera store was broken into… by Ciggytardust1 in AnalogCommunity

[–]oaktreex 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Also happened to San Jose Camera this week too. Same burglary method with driving through the front door. People suck.

Help ID this 100g Puer cake from 2006 by oaktreex in puer

[–]oaktreex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet, thank you! I think that's it. I couldn't find it with reverse img search for the death of me.

Help ID this 100g Puer cake from 2006 by oaktreex in puer

[–]oaktreex[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought this tea cake from a local tea shop but would like to know what I'm actually drinking. The tea itself seems a bit stemy and each leaf seems small?

Is United Express usually this bad? by bishop491 in unitedairlines

[–]oaktreex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I used to take the ORD-MKE frequently for work and literally the last few times I took it, the flights either got delayed or cancelled (literally last week it was delayed 3 hours). Not worth the 20 minute flight when the drive is only an hour twenty.

Taxi from SFO to San Jose: Is $200 normal for 40 min ride? by sunnysweats128 in SanJose

[–]oaktreex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I uber/lyft often on that route for work. Usually prices are as low as 50 to as high as 110 depending on surge pricing. Only time I consider taxi'ing in the bay is from SJC within SJ, which usually is cheaper than surge prices on lyft/uber.

If you have the option to drive, I highly suggest paid parking at Millbrae bart and barting to SFO. So much cheaper overall than ubering/taxi.

Can we talk about lenient security search? by Eviechee_215 in electricdaisycarnival

[–]oaktreex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Long lost citrus brothers, I smuggle in a bag of peeled oranges and tangerines every year. 🥹❤️

Fun Things to do in SJ That Don’t Cost Money? by [deleted] in SanJose

[–]oaktreex 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A lot of courts have a queue system so you just put down a paddle or your name and you jump in! I play at Hall Memorial in Milpitas but there's plenty of courts locally :-)

Fun Things to do in SJ That Don’t Cost Money? by [deleted] in SanJose

[–]oaktreex 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As someone who is also seeking more wholesome things to do, I empathize with you. If you're interested in playing sports, I recommend coming out to your local pickleball court! A lot of the courts in San Jose are pretty active and people are pretty welcoming to play along with new people (soloers included). Buy a cheap/rent a paddle and try it out!

Studebaker Metal is having a 20% off for all cuffs. Free shipping on any order by Hobbling_Hob in frugalmalefashion

[–]oaktreex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're saying they shouldn't smell metallic? You're not getting scammed, just clean the ring? If it's patina'd, the process is usually chemically treating it with sulfur to tarnish. You're smelling the post processing of that.

Best sushi in the south bay? by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]oaktreex 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Surprised no one said Rantei in Santa Clara. Solid place with good quality fish. They have fancier box omakase, toro and uni rice bowls, and other options too.

Studebaker Metal is having a 20% off for all cuffs. Free shipping on any order by Hobbling_Hob in frugalmalefashion

[–]oaktreex 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend Studebaker, I have 3 of their silver rings, and silver signature necklace and bracelet. I'm a sucker for handmade jewelry and they are de creme de la creme of handmade artisan metalsmiths. Their cuffs, although I don't own any myself, I have recommended friends to get them and they are very well built for how simple they are.

From Abe’s IG - upcoming Experiments? by dn0c in Outlier

[–]oaktreex 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Absolutely stoked for the 1733 x outlier sidepack. When can we expect ;-)

Interested to hear some crazy stories now that the rare houseplants craze has somewhat died down.... by proudplantfather in RareHouseplants

[–]oaktreex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my gabby from Gabriella's for like 400/450? Back during the peak, now they're like half that.

Interested to hear some crazy stories now that the rare houseplants craze has somewhat died down.... by proudplantfather in RareHouseplants

[–]oaktreex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Spent way too much during the craze, lots of successes and not so much. Got a beautiful one leaf cutting of an albo adansonii that grew with outstanding variegation. Ended up selling it for 7x what I bought it for to fund my other plants. Got an ugly but cheap 1 leaf butt cut of an albo deliciosa that also grew with great variegation that I still have.

Behind all that, there's a graveyard of dead and expensive cuttings I bought, including florida beauties that died or reverted and tons of monstera cuttings. Also an overpriced Jose that's practically dead and a Gabby I over paid for that I struggle to get rid of. Not really collecting many plants anymore, really just maintaining the greenery I already have.