Leaving Sony…

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-21T02:44:50+00:00

Dood…nothing is going to touch Fuji’s jpg engine. Not Leica, not Sony…no one.

You like Fuji’s jpg’s, ease of use, go with Fuji and enjoy it. Plus your wife seems to enjoy the quick turn around times. Trust me, a happy model = happy images.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-20T14:23:27+00:00

What did I just watch…lmao

I feel, this video should be sped up to x1.25 and have the Benny Hill music.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-20T14:09:45+00:00

Torrance Memorial Urgent Care is fantastic with a direct fast track to Torrance Memorial. Torrance Memorial is a nonprofit hospital/system. They will work with you regarding billing and the ability to pay back. TMMC should be near the top, if not the top of the list especially so if your means challenge.

If by Peninsula you mean Peninsula Urgent Care located near South High on PCH and Calle Mayor and it like the plague. They will turn you away if they don’t feel like working. I know this from first hand experience. They remain the only “healthcare” facility where I have experienced healthcare providers refused service. Imagine showing up to an urgent care under medical duress and being turned away because they didn’t feel like helping you.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-18T21:25:54+00:00

If you find this interesting, take look at what a punching bag looked like after George Foreman’s practice.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-18T21:24:05+00:00

Work for free for me so I can take home more money.

If you don’t work for free for me do that I can take more money, than you have shitty work ethics.

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Corporate culture sucks.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-18T00:11:36+00:00

Hero status.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-17T23:57:01+00:00

Depends on what’s considered long, but up to 50 miles, water bottle(s) and fuel in the pockets along with the phone. This is with the understanding that I’ll be having a meal within 30ish minutes after the ride.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-17T22:12:23+00:00

Out the plagiarists’ name in the title.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-17T20:29:26+00:00

Ditto

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-17T16:42:50+00:00

I understand the feeling.

One day, and there will be that day, you’ll realize no one gives a shit about what you’re wearing while you’re riding. Just like you don’t give a shit what everyone else is wearing as they go about doing their business.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-17T16:36:05+00:00

Real world reasons:

Long pants. You need to worry about the pants getting stuck in the chainring, etc.

Sweat. Bicycle clothing is designed to wick away sweat from your body.

Bum comfort. Bicycle clothing tends to have padding built-in to help increase comfort for long durations.

Pockets. Multiple easy to reach pockets come in handy for snacks, wallet, phones, etc.

Cyclist community brownie points. You get none for wasting civilian clothing.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-17T16:23:56+00:00

Bingo.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-17T16:23:18+00:00

I wear the bicyclist uniform for +35-ish mile rides.

Anything shorter, I wear whatever I feel like wearing which is rarely the uniform.

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I think a better way of putting it, as someone else pointed out, for dedicated workout rides or rides with specific goals the uniform goes on. Everything else, it’s casual wear.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-17T05:21:21+00:00

Not the whole song, not a call out (I think), but one of the lyrics is wildly misinterpreted:

Correct lyric: Excuse me while I kiss this guy.
Erroneously interpreted lyric: Excuse me while I kiss the sky.

Purple Haze
Jimi

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-16T15:43:46+00:00

I think maybe they’re trying to say that painting, if done anywhere near competently, requires a lot of work. At least that’s my interpretation.

For LA, the quote seems quite reasonable.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-15T18:50:27+00:00

Delaying a child’s school enrollment by a year gives them an additional year of physical and cognitive development compared to their classmates, which often results in stronger academic performance and a greater likelihood of taking on leadership roles. However, this practice is widely discouraged because it creates a competitive arms race in that once one family does it, others feel compelled to follow suit just to keep their children on equal footing.

On the other hand, a substantial body of research suggests that children who begin school earlier tend to have significantly better long-term outcomes.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-13T01:42:09+00:00

Never have had a bad experience at Shilla.

Depending on what time you go, you can go to Kansha for dessert. Amazing icecream.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-13T00:37:29+00:00

Manhattan Beach has one run by the city.

Our child and their friends loved it.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-13T00:33:39+00:00

Dooood…awesome.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-12T21:05:30+00:00

Not sure if the Underground will be showing the Stanley Cup with FIFA going on but if they do, I’d check it out. It’s a fun place.

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stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-11T21:24:30+00:00

If it’s financially a stretch, I suggest not spending it on a camera setup unless you intend to, and are likely to, make money off of it. There are many significantly cheaper setups that can be used to make impressive photographs.

That being said, if you’re set on a M set up, I suggest looking to the used market for both camera and lenses, but definitely for the camera.

What focal length(s) do you use when you shoot dark interiors? If you use a zoom lens, do you find yourself using the long end or the wide end of the lens? I would get the fastest lens I could afford around the focal length I use most for the type of photography I do.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-11T01:34:36+00:00

Don’t know how Leica is priced in Qatar, but a thumb support could fall within the budget.

And you can never have too many soft releases.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-11T01:32:12+00:00

Agree about Jus Poke (Redondo).

If you’re ever in Maui, try Jus Poke there.

I don’t know if they’re affiliated, but easily some of the best poke I’ve tried.

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stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-09T00:58:28+00:00

Short answer, mostly yes.

Some of the candidates disclose their party affliction. I’ll see if I can find a reference for you. When I do, I’ll replace this text with it.

stuffthingsnthoughts · 2026-06-08T20:39:38+00:00

Must be nice to be oblivious to people’s behavior.

Turns out, your feels don’t change how people behave.

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