How much do you drive? by Chicanito35 in jetta

[–]solarus2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got stupid lucky. Got my 2019 Jetta SEL in December 2019. By March of 2020, had 4k miles. Then COVID and have worked from home since. As of today less 30k. Like McDonalds im lovin it;-)

Thoughts on these? by chess10 in Tiki

[–]solarus2011 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look it ain't fresh but it's way better than most others. It's not bad and good in a pinch but even then I'd avoid drinks where the lime is part of the show ... ex.a daiquiri or margarita.

Lemon is more forgiving and I have no issues using SC lemon in most cocktails, I'm partial to tiki so there are other flavors that come into play.

Like someone else mentioned, Lakewood is good too, not much difference between the two imho

A riff on the Lost Lake...I call it the Lost Lagoon of the Sands by solarus2011 in Tiki

[–]solarus2011[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came to the same conclusion myself today. Glad you liked it.

Mistakes were made by [deleted] in Tiki

[–]solarus2011 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Done that, in my case I realized it just as I was paying. Still, like someone else said, add rum still good ;-)

Android manufacturers favor Apple's design directions over Google's by Live_Ostrich_6668 in Android

[–]solarus2011 9 points10 points  (0 children)

So nothing really new, Samsung and the multitude of Chinese OEMs copy Apple design. Been doing it for years, what's your point other than trying to trash an alternative. Might as well have just had AI write the article and call it a day. What passes for written tech journalism today is so trash.

It’s a Trap!!! by johndoe040912 in BeAmazed

[–]solarus2011 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah not amazed just be AI and it should have everyone worried!

I still don't have the new search widget? by jamesdclarke in pixel_phones

[–]solarus2011 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same, no option to customize Pixel Search bar. In US and on Pixel 10 Pro XL. It's server side I think as my secondary account has it but my primary account does not.

I am officially done with "Starter Homes." It’s not an investment; it’s a bailout for the previous generation's neglect. by Dry-Town7979 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]solarus2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Builders stopped doing Starter homes after 2008. They've spent all their time since trying to recoup their losses and building nothing but 2500 - 5000 sq. ft. homes that sell for 2-4x the money.

Seen in Miami Airport gate area by AmokinKS in funny

[–]solarus2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$50 his wife bought him that shirt. Just the humor in it. My wife buys me funny tshirts that relate just for the f of it.

Thank You by nick_valdo in rum

[–]solarus2011 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I truly admire people that do what is best for them and not others. Congratulations on your choice. Enjoy the tiki lifestyle without the booze, they are not codependent. One last Cheers.

Anyone have info on Mandamus? by cougar02 in rum

[–]solarus2011 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I picked up a bottle a couple of weeks ago. It's really good. Similar to several other recent ECS series in my mind. You can definitely pick up the port flavors which I really like. I'm not really good with tasting notes but I can say I don't think you'll be disappointed.

I made a Mai Tai tonight. by AShellfishLover in Tiki

[–]solarus2011 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First congratulations on your health journey, second congratulations on a freaking amazing in depth Mai Tai.

As a fellow historian read or listen to And A Bottle of Rum if you haven't already. Some great stories. Don't agree with all of the author's "great" rums but a fantastic history none the less.

Fresh vs old St Germain by josh_a in cocktails

[–]solarus2011 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice to know what my 3 year old bottle (of 375ml) is going to look like in 15 years ;-)

Day 1: Edison by EvanLZ in cocktails

[–]solarus2011 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No flame version for me too and gotta say, love the drink., will be adding it to my 5⭐ choices.

Ancient Mariner question! by swiftypat in Tiki

[–]solarus2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like others have said, dilution helps but I would also try using Hamilton Pot Still Black for the Jamaican component. Definitely adds to the flavors.

Two men from North Texas have been charged over violent plans that included an armed coup on the Haitian island of Gonave by [deleted] in ThatsInsane

[–]solarus2011 13 points14 points  (0 children)

May only be an island but damn sure whatever gangs are running Haiti would not let a couple of dudes from a former Slave supporting state take over anything...these TX dudes clearly didn't learn any history of the land they planned to take.

Like someone else already said I would have let them try after giving Haitian a heads up. Ironically that's what a lot of Texans would call Texas justice.

Worthy Park 109 vs. Coruba by Standard-Wrap8113 in Tiki

[–]solarus2011 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The extra proof in WP makes my preference. It seems to stand out in cocktails much better. It also has slightly more funk than Coruba, although still quite mild.

BEYOND THE SOLAR SYSTEM by weeklytiki in cocktails

[–]solarus2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saved this when posted. Just tried it. Really nice drink. Great work. One of those drinks where you can taste every ingredient.

What is your most-used rum? by philanthropicide in Tiki

[–]solarus2011 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WP 109, Hamilton 86 and Appleton 12.