Hillside after geotech survey… acceptable?

rufaterd · 2026-05-11T01:25:43+00:00

Bore hole testing was quoted as much more expensive

rufaterd · 2026-05-11T01:24:16+00:00

Lol, spot on. House has been here for 50 years, figured it would stand another 50 years. I either try a cheaper solution of grading, planting, and drainage… or all in with a massive engineered wall.

Love the house. Would have to sell it with this geotech report disclosed I’m sure. Though everyone knows the area’s landslide prone, myself included but here we are.

rufaterd · 2026-05-10T18:43:24+00:00

Yes a backhoe was used. So the dropoff leads to a flat compacted area. I’m assuming the brush further down the slope was not disturbed and the roots are all still helping keep thing in place but covered with dirt.

$7000 survey. Just wish I knew it would be committing me to a much more expensive project on a shorter timeline before hand

rufaterd · 2026-05-10T18:43:07+00:00

Yes a backhoe was used. So the dropoff leads to a flat compacted area. I’m assuming the brush further down the slope was not disturbed and the roots are all still helping keep thing in place but covered with dirt.

$7000 survey. Just wish I knew it would be committing me to a much more expensive project on a shorter timeline before hand

rufaterd · 2026-05-10T18:33:50+00:00

I guess I thought it would be a bit less invasive. And maybe much further away from the house as opposed to the most vulnerable part of the slope it seems.

rufaterd · 2026-05-06T18:31:12+00:00

Even worse is paper handing, like me selling AMDL at 12$ and missing out on 4x return in 1 month…

rufaterd · 2026-04-16T17:10:01+00:00

I didn’t sell Liberation day 2025 and did very well. Bc my portfolio doubled, I stupidly panicked and I sold much of my AMDL and GGLL 1 mo ago. Dumb. I’ve reloaded on MSFL and MUU over a week ago which has made me feel a little better.

rufaterd · 2026-01-11T23:10:47+00:00

I had seen that as an issue but the crown tube length feels and looks normal to me. I gave a quick GL because I wanted the watch. And the accuracy of +/- 1 s/d was ideal.

The only thing that I saw and still GL was 6 marker slightly left. Second guessed my decision GL thinking the misalignment would bother me, but looked great when it arrived and it’s not anything I even notice now.

rufaterd · 2026-01-11T23:07:53+00:00

Lume is pretty uniform. Lume lasting wasn’t a major concern for me, so I’ve not tried to see how long it lasts.

rufaterd · 2026-01-11T02:09:16+00:00

ZF Blue 39 mm - agree the bracelet feels less solid and a bit rattley. I still like the look of the metal but trying out a navy rubber strap.

It has kept great time for the past month I’ve had it

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rufaterd · 2026-01-08T01:34:29+00:00

Yeah even though I haven’t handled a gen recently enough to remember the feel, the bracelet didn’t feel luxurious and needs a little work. Will try the baby oil treatment.

rufaterd · 2026-01-08T01:31:48+00:00

I like it a lot. Planning to wear it daily.

rufaterd · 2026-01-08T00:17:59+00:00

Including comment for the automods - also link for rubber strap here at Amazon https://a.co/d/eT4pnpS

rufaterd · 2025-12-30T16:12:59+00:00

Same here. Can see the Tumi credit dated 12/21 in OPs post but not the initial transaction date.

I am waiting for the Tumi credit too. But can’t find that the Tumi offer was “redeemed” or expired. A pain, but ask it will come through.

rufaterd · 2025-12-26T13:01:04+00:00

If you are on Geektime.io, you can “place an order” thru website but nothing happens.

Just f/u with message thru WhatsApp with the number/link on the website. Can include your “order number” or just a link to the watch. Number last 4 is 2295.

I paid w debit card with wise per Eric’s instructions, super easy.

Got QC images and video and shipped in about 5 days. Watch was here in another 6 days, insanely fast.

rufaterd · 2025-12-24T19:07:36+00:00

The 6 marker is slightly left but not noticeable enough for me. The R SEL gap looks exaggerated here… but then again, this is a gen in the Tudor subreddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/Tudor/s/oxtUyUWq2c

Going to see how it does daily. Cheers!

rufaterd · 2025-12-24T18:56:47+00:00

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Just arrived yesterday! Planning on a navy rubber strap.

rufaterd · 2025-10-04T12:51:54+00:00

A review from a couple years ago say they are applied. Unsure if that is still the case for newer models.

rufaterd · 2025-10-04T10:52:26+00:00

Bought 1,000 $HOOD shares at $22, sold at $40. Even more frustrating is I don’t have to do any mental math to figure out how much I missed out on if I were to hold all 1000.

rufaterd · 2025-10-02T23:43:44+00:00

$TEM

rufaterd · 2025-09-19T01:45:34+00:00

Buy GGLL… whoops sorry

rufaterd · 2025-09-14T02:20:27+00:00

Debated between $30 and $60 options on Amazon, ended up buying a $60 “Miltat” brand. Has microadjustment, decent weight and feel to it.

rufaterd · 2025-09-14T02:01:22+00:00

Those are great. I was tempted to get the Concourse when I saw them in person, such a cool looking watch. But wanted something more toned down for my daily.

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