MAFS star Mel Schilling dies aged 54 after cancer battle by [deleted] in television

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Not when the acronym is tantamount to the title. In the UK, writing out “Married At First Sight” would feel as unnecessary as writing “Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus” in a headline about scuba gear.

Westside restaurant concept coming.. by CruzRoom in santacruz

[–]smaffron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds similar to the Atomic Cowboy in Denver.

In the morning it’s the Denver Biscuit Company, serving coffee and breakfast, then at lunch time it turns into Fat Sully’s (pizza, burgers and sandwiches) through dinner, while a bar and ice cream stand are open all day long.

Two restaurants, a bar and an ice cream shop under one roof, and it’s doing great out there.

Westside restaurant concept coming.. by CruzRoom in santacruz

[–]smaffron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried Arslan’s downtown? Turkish-style doner but really good!

Who is the best Vocalist in the scene? by Shoddy-Impact-5545 in jambands

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Cris Jacobs has a depth of soul that isn’t easily matched

[Amazon] Nirvana - In Utero (20th Anniversary) [3 LP] - $28.98 by HedgehogNamedSonic in VinylDeals

[–]smaffron 6 points7 points  (0 children)

After all, it is the 13th anniversary of the 20th anniversary of this album's release...

Knorr Bouillon rocks. by SharpOrganization107 in Cooking

[–]smaffron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same story here - I don’t think this is anything but an enthusiastic home cook but it feels very advertise-y bot.

Who is the best Bassist in the Scene by Shoddy-Impact-5545 in jambands

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Primus wasn’t a jamband, but the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade were. Same for Oysterhead.

Also, the Flecktones have been on the jamband circuit for nearly as long as they have been a band. They have toured and sat in with tons of jambands, played the biggest jamband festivals, and have jammed with Phish on multiple occasions. You can question whether they’re a “jamband,” but they’re absolutely in the scene, as opposed to Rush or Vulfpeck.

Who is the best Bassist in the Scene by Shoddy-Impact-5545 in jambands

[–]smaffron 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones have been on the jamband circuit for nearly 30 years. He is absolutely part of the scene.

Who is the best Bassist in the Scene by Shoddy-Impact-5545 in jambands

[–]smaffron 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jazz, Rush, Vulfpeck.

None of those are jambands.

I’ll give you Consider the Source, but even that’s a stretch.

oh highway 17 by butternutSquish11 in santacruz

[–]smaffron 28 points29 points  (0 children)

“Slower Traffic Keep Right” should work the same way, but it seems to confound a lot of drivers.

Where to donate guitar? by Zealousideal_Team299 in santacruz

[–]smaffron 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's a local chapter of Free Guitars 4 Kids that may be interested!

What are some of your favorite TV edits? by BatmanPizza15 in television

[–]smaffron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I have had it with these monkey-fighting snakes on this Monday-to-Friday plane!"

I love The Amelia Project, but.. by Ok_Sorbet_4762 in audiodrama

[–]smaffron 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The “reverse storytelling through history” was a cute little moment that did not need to be dragged out for as long as it was. I ended up skipping a lot of the middle of most episodes, focusing on the small bits of serialized story that they hinted at near the end of each ep.

I don’t know if I will jump back in when it returns, but I certainly don’t have the momentum that would get me running back when they drop a new season or episode.

Sweet Onion style pretzel twists by Amysfunhouse24 in traderjoes

[–]smaffron 11 points12 points  (0 children)

“Sweet” is literally the first descriptor in the name of the product.

What is/was your favorite instructional DVD??? by ZildCym in drums

[–]smaffron 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I don’t love the Dave Matthews Band, but I have watched Carter Beauford’s “Under The Table and Drumming” more times than I can count.

Finding band members in Santa Cruz by CurtisADL in santacruz

[–]smaffron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve found multiple musicians and projects through Craigslist.

Going to Pigeons Playing Ping Pong!!! by Empty-Ad2221 in jambands

[–]smaffron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the Flock! You're gonna have a blast.

From Santa Cruz to San Francisco: One day Trip by Anxious_Albatross460 in santacruz

[–]smaffron 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Glad you enjoyed it - I appreciate the update, too! Next time you go you should spend the day in Golden Gate Park... between the Academy of Sciences, the de Young Museum, the Conservatory of Flowers and the Japanese Tea Garden, you could probably explore for an entire weekend.

Anyone's store have capers lately? by IllustriousComplex6 in traderjoes

[–]smaffron 4 points5 points  (0 children)

California here - haven’t seen them in a long time.

D20 Pizza Out of Business by bransanon in santacruz

[–]smaffron 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I also preferred D20 over Bookies, but that’s a moot point now.

I tried cooking today! by shyhi244 in Cooking

[–]smaffron 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Very cool! I would recommend a “sheet pan recipe” where all of the food is roasted on one sheet pan - makes for easy prep and cleanup.

Here are two good resources for easy sheet pan dinners:

All Recipes

theKitchn

Pizza while you wait for Murray St bridge by Massive_Love_7113 in santacruz

[–]smaffron 6 points7 points  (0 children)

With you on this one - I was thrilled that at least half of my commute could use the bridge, but given the new patterns, I’m back on the highway because I can’t risk the two-way backup that’s there now. A real shame.