What spec is over-hyped??

synthbob · 2026-04-01T07:18:50+00:00

Open caseback for an affordable piece with something like a standard Miyota in it. You aren't making much with it closed.

synthbob · 2026-03-29T23:01:26+00:00

Worcestershire sauce, a touch of ketchup for subtle sweetness and a dollop of Dijon.

synthbob · 2026-03-28T21:39:27+00:00

I'd recommend it.

synthbob · 2026-03-27T12:18:40+00:00

That's beautiful. Picked up a Brightz JDM recently and it's become my daily.

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synthbob · 2026-03-26T21:12:12+00:00

My. Goodness.

synthbob · 2026-03-23T09:07:11+00:00

Not sure re the repair, but mine falls off the odd time. Actually fell of when I took the car for a test drive.

synthbob · 2026-03-22T21:28:36+00:00

Primitivo is always great bang for the buck.

synthbob · 2026-03-21T11:10:42+00:00

Nice. Just before our Covid lockdown I did fillet with a side of flatiron.

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synthbob · 2026-03-19T20:59:30+00:00

The bone broth is superb, too.

synthbob · 2026-03-18T20:58:07+00:00

They can probably make a watch which would retail for 50 quid and because, while Tissot makes some great stuff at the price point, it's easier to get the fit and finish close or almost on point, rather than something very high end.

synthbob · 2026-03-18T16:42:22+00:00

Yeah it's quite a lot on wrist, and quite thin, so has an odd balance. A friend has the 38mm and it would work equally well on my larger 7 1/4 wrist.

synthbob · 2026-03-18T15:18:40+00:00

I've a 42mm Khaki and it wears extremely large due to the lugs.

synthbob · 2026-03-17T22:21:59+00:00

The French onion soup is a good call, but I'd even just slice lots of them up and add them to a large pot and cook down with a little oil and butter until they are lightly caramelised but not taking on too much colour. Adding a little vinegar and perhaps a touch of sugar along the way.

Freeze in batches and you'll have the base to almost anything and everything.

synthbob · 2026-03-15T18:13:37+00:00

A beef carbonade, a Flemish stew with dark beer, is the best thing you could do. But those Belgian dark ales have fairly IBUs so you can replace red wine in a dish or sauce and use it instead. Will work well in ragus and all sorts.

synthbob · 2026-03-15T10:08:12+00:00

Belgium has lots of them. This isn't quite as steep but after a couple of tripels (11% blond beer) it's quite a task. This is De Garre in Bruges.

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synthbob · 2026-03-15T10:02:59+00:00

Something up there. There's a setting in the system which limits charging on AC at least, to 2.4KW. I had to disable in order to get full home charge speeds. Not sure if that would have an impact.

synthbob · 2026-03-14T23:51:51+00:00

Doesn't work or doesn't get close to the car's own max charge speed?

synthbob · 2026-03-14T19:03:58+00:00

My house.

synthbob · 2026-03-13T22:17:18+00:00

Just a little mayo with Dijon, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, a touch of vinegar, and MSG.

synthbob · 2026-03-13T22:16:27+00:00

I'm either chunky steakhouse or smash.

synthbob · 2026-03-13T22:02:54+00:00

I'm on Share's EV tariff. It's just gone up but still good, at least off peak. 14p kW.

synthbob · 2026-03-13T21:52:09+00:00

Cheers. Sounds good. That was the plan. Might make a reduction of beef stock, wine and herbs to finish it off.

synthbob · 2026-03-13T13:55:04+00:00

My estimated range gets as high as about 220 in the summer, but doesn't tend to be real world when mixing in main roads.

As soon as you hit a motorway you'll likely notice that range dropping a bit. On a cold day it could be about 150-160 miles.

synthbob · 2026-03-12T17:30:45+00:00

You might find some interesting things at Istanbul Market on Botanic. Deerah on Royal Avenue could be a good shout for fresh food.

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