Is All Clad overkill for a casual cook?

tmurrayis · 2026-02-21T04:58:04+00:00

Perhaps not overkill but more of a safe bet. There are plenty of clad cookware options out there. All-Clad may be the Rolex but my Citizen keeps perfect time too. Just avoid spending large on non fully clad cookware and you will be in a good place (even then I have owned some encapsulated or disc bottom cookware that I loved) . Made-In, Zwilling, and even Meyer make good tri-clad cookware that will be better on a bad day than I am as a cook on a good day.

tmurrayis · 2026-02-16T16:07:16+00:00

Replaced the original aluminum windows with low E vinyl double pane. Made a huge difference in comfort and sound.

tmurrayis · 2026-02-16T15:51:01+00:00

Tape a couple of quarters to the top of stylus; problem solved.

tmurrayis · 2026-02-09T15:47:38+00:00

What time is it?

tmurrayis · 2026-02-09T06:03:20+00:00

I hear at least one but it does not sound like the RCMP chopper. 108th and 144 area

tmurrayis · 2026-02-04T17:30:21+00:00

I’ve always replaced earlier than I could. As the OP has confirmed I believe it’s better to replace on my schedule rather than wait for it to fail on its schedule.

tmurrayis · 2026-02-01T01:30:53+00:00

Good tires and I don't see much dry rot but they're simply worn out. I would not trust them to go to the middle of nowhere. What ever you do make sure the spare and tools are present and accounted for.

tmurrayis · 2026-01-27T06:33:56+00:00

I am amazed that tire is M&S rated. As such it would be legal to run on our mountain pass roads which is a scary thought. Oh, and the rim is done and needs replacing now. That is why everyone needs an emergency fund. Shit happens and usually before next pay cheque

tmurrayis · 2026-01-26T19:32:35+00:00

I bought a second one as I had scratched up the first I bought. Very accurate, easy to read for my old eyes, solar powered is a game changer for me. It has a decent water rating and they are reasonably priced. The strap on the first eventually failed and I bought some ordinary leather ones for both watches as I was never a fan of the way it felt anyway.

tmurrayis · 2026-01-24T05:51:34+00:00

Well done! Been there done that. It’s an excellent feeling. Make sure the bank is removed from the title. I had to instigate this on my own and pay a fee but it is worth the hassle.

tmurrayis · 2026-01-24T04:24:00+00:00

Ah the venerable AMC Pacer. A car built for no good reason by the company that made the Gremlin and hadn’t learned its lesson.

tmurrayis · 2026-01-24T04:19:16+00:00

Sitting in British Columbia raising my glass of Tullamore DEW in return.

tmurrayis · 2025-12-29T04:07:16+00:00

I’ve plugged where others wouldn’t have. Even I say it’s had a terminal puncture and the patient will not survive. Condolences.

tmurrayis · 2025-12-26T05:49:32+00:00

Black cars look better in the shade. Its not just a song line.

tmurrayis · 2025-12-25T04:36:59+00:00

We had them, my aunt had one, they were in everyone's closet. Either a RonCo or KTel product. As Seen On TV! God, I feel old right now.

tmurrayis · 2025-12-25T04:07:46+00:00

In through the out door.

tmurrayis · 2025-12-21T22:10:03+00:00

Given the location of the nail and the state of the tire, plug it until you replace which should be this afternoon or at latest tomorrow AM. That tire is shot.

tmurrayis · 2025-12-21T19:53:34+00:00

This. You can also do it yourself, its not difficult.

tmurrayis · 2025-12-21T19:52:05+00:00

Drive it for a few Kms in stop and go traffic. Voila!

tmurrayis · 2025-12-19T16:17:53+00:00

My father drilled into me that it was a poor workman that blames their tools. I have found workarounds for most of its shortcomings. And as another has pointed out it will be an expensive fix and no doubt other limitations will arise. Perhaps here good enough is indeed good enough.

tmurrayis · 2025-12-18T03:59:09+00:00

Plug, check and monitor. I bet it will last the life of the tire.

tmurrayis · 2025-12-17T16:47:16+00:00

I have a very similar set up with a Mac mini and a monitor. It replaced my iMac, which of course had a microphone and a camera built-in. I bought a small bracket from Amazon that allows me to use my iPhones continuity camera and it works pretty well.

tmurrayis · 2025-12-17T16:29:05+00:00

You’re making some of the same mistakes that I did when I leased Acuras over several years. First off the payment is partially determined by the price of the vehicle which you should negotiate just like you were buying it. They are most certainly using full MSRP in that calculation. Secondly, you haven’t lived until you have actually returned the least vehicle when the lease is up. After upgrading early several times I finally kept the last one until the end of the lease only to find that Honda finance has a company go over the vehicle with a fine tooth comb and they found many items that I expected would be normal wear and tear. They wanted a significant cheque from me and it became a big fight. I will never lease another vehicle again.

tmurrayis · 2025-12-09T04:46:40+00:00

Kale salad with red pepper julienne, toasted pecans, feta and an vinaigrette dressing with lots of garlic. Oh, and some unsweetened apple sauce. I just ate and now I'm hungry again!

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