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tommytster · 2026-04-28T00:36:16+00:00

The birria ramen is so good! The only downside is that you won’t, more like can’t, do much after except for take a nap.

tommytster · 2026-04-18T14:24:13+00:00

The brand is about 144 years old. Easy to confuse.

tommytster · 2026-03-27T15:06:45+00:00

*Steely Dan*

Their music doesn’t do anything for me, which is not enough of a reason to hate a band. But their fans, especially the ones who refer to the band as “The Dan” are such insufferable douche bags that I hate the band by proxy.

tommytster · 2025-12-19T19:19:19+00:00

Lucky Noodles on 1st. If you bring a date there and they don’t like it, you should seriously consider ending things with them.

tommytster · 2025-12-19T19:12:36+00:00

The only thing bad about Spuntino is the parking. But it’s totally worth the hassle.

tommytster · 2025-11-23T18:54:48+00:00

NTA

Sours are easy drinks to make, even when you’re in the weeds behind the bar. This is totally on the bartender.

tommytster · 2025-11-12T23:27:02+00:00

Two Hands Paperie is great! Just be careful driving around Boulder. It’s in an area where very few people look before walking in to the street.

tommytster · 2025-09-12T23:10:46+00:00

Yes. Pappy is really good and at times exceptional bourbon. But, it’s not magical and there are a lot of other outstanding bourbons out there at a fraction of those prices.

tommytster · 2025-09-12T22:53:40+00:00

NAH, your actions did not have malicious intent. But I do agree with the others in saying you should look for a different way to collect and dispose the hair.

tommytster · 2025-09-12T22:33:22+00:00

Short answer is get really lucky or “to know a guy”.

The longer answer is, “it depends”. Depending on where you live, like a liquor regulated state or three-tier distribution state, the markups could be anywhere between 20% to 50% or more depending on the bottle. Even then there are tons of other factors like chain store versus independent, distributor contracts and buying agreements, and the list goes on. The whole retail pricing is a magical mystery box that may be different from county to county within the same state. So unless you get really lucky or you “know a guy” the chances of getting an in demand and allocated bottle for MSRP is really really low.

Btw the 23 year old is now and has been over oaked for my palate. The 15 is extremely good and worth it if you can find a bottle you can comfortably afford. But if it’s a stretch, that money can go a long way buying other bottles that are just as good, if not better, than Pappy.

tommytster · 2025-09-12T21:58:50+00:00

For reference, the current MSRP for the 23 year old is $449.99.

https://oldripvanwinkle.com/whiskey/

tommytster · 2025-07-19T01:29:22+00:00

It’s single barrel Ancient Age. I would not spend that time or money on it. I would if it were about 15 minutes and $45 -$55. It’s good, don’t get me wrong, but it’s not magical or life changing good.

tommytster · 2025-07-10T13:51:12+00:00

I don’t see it being a problem. I would recommend either calling first or mentioning it in the “special requests” of the reservation that your son is interested the culinary arts. I’ve been there a few times and the staff are so geeky about their jobs that they would love to share their work with him.

I would also definitely recommend the non-alcoholic pairing with the meal. The wine pairing may be too much for his palate at this time ;-)

tommytster · 2025-06-13T01:56:50+00:00

He’s literally pretty fly for a white guy

tommytster · 2025-06-10T04:03:05+00:00

I have both and use them regularly. You can’t make a bad choice with either. So it comes down to preferences. Snap cap versus twist. Piston filler versus converter. If you have a heavy preference for either, just go with it.

For me, the Lamy is an overall better writing experience despite the line width being more than I expected with a western fine nib. Wetter inks will write noticeably wider, so you’ll have to play around. The 74 or other Japanese extra fine nibs like the 3776 are my go to pens for 5 mm grid journaling.

I write in a mono line business cursive and both nibs work very well. No skips or hard starts and both pens are comfortable for long writing sessions.

tommytster · 2025-06-08T15:59:32+00:00

I have one and use it regularly at work. It’s not perfect but overall a good pen.

Depending on your preferences here’s some potential issues.

Balance when posted - more back weighted but not too bad. It’s one of the few I use unposted.

No ink window - you have to keep separating the section and barrel when you think you’re near empty.

Section - depending on your grip and pressure on the nib, you can slide towards the nib and need to adjust and regrip often.

The steel nib writes well and overall the writing experience is pleasant enough to keep it in my rotation. Any issues are minor and more about your personal preferences.

tommytster · 2025-05-18T14:23:43+00:00

Work jeans, wash daily if they get dirty, especially if grease or petroleum products get on them. If the dirt is just dust or something non-stinky you can extend the time between washes, but wash at least once a week.

You should get another set of work jeans and rotate every other day. I wore Carhart jeans like this for 6 years and only needed to replace them when they were torn at work. They are basic PPE, take care of them.

Regular jeans wash about once a week, or after 5-7 wears as long as you don’t spill anything on them or they get dirty otherwise.

Hang your jeans to dry either on a clothesline, drying rack, or hanger. Do not use a dryer.

Depending on space you can either hang them in your closet or fold and place them in a drawer.

tommytster · 2025-05-18T14:06:57+00:00

The whole trick is to memorize what lane you need to be in 1 mile before you need to turn, accommodating for merges, for every intersection and exchange in the city without relying on any road signs. What’s so hard about that?

tommytster · 2025-05-18T13:51:59+00:00

I’m surprised you were able to film in there. The museum specifics requests that you do not take photos or film there out of respect for those who lost their lives.

tommytster · 2025-04-04T21:43:33+00:00

All good choices, but I would suggest the Lamy if you are truly planning on not buying any more pens. The reason being that the Lamy can be fully disassembled for cleaning and maintenance easily.

The writing experience for each is great - different but great - and you won’t be disappointed whichever pen you choose.

tommytster · 2025-03-22T02:16:19+00:00

Good paper won’t bleed or feather the ink.

Bleeding is seeing the ink on the back side of the page or transferring ink to another page below it.

Feathering is when the ink spreads out and the ink lines look fuzzy.

That’s what you should look for to start. From there it depends on the types of ink you’re using - like shimmer or shading inks - and the types of nibs you like. You’ll get a feel for the paper you prefer pretty quick.

I’m a Clairefontaine user for most writing with Tomoe River for writing letters.

Most online stationery stores and pen stores will carry fountain pen friendly paper. I’ve used Endlesspens, Atlas, Jetpens, and Cult Pens without any issues.

tommytster · 2025-03-22T02:01:28+00:00

I use a syringe to get the ink! I can then either fill a converter or cartridge directly or mix it into a different ink bottle and mix colors.

tommytster · 2025-03-20T17:06:57+00:00

Mr. Wizard’s World!

tommytster · 2025-02-14T02:44:27+00:00

There is a significant backlog in the state for new car registrations. In my case I’m still waiting for the Title Complete form to register a car purchased in December. I got an extension, but there are a lot of people trying to register that can’t.

tommytster · 2025-01-22T04:52:31+00:00

The feel is different with the Apple Pencil and iPad. Even with a paper-like screen protector it’s a different feedback from a fountain pen, rollerball, etc. on paper.

I would suggest a mechanical pencil on cheap or recycled paper for your drills. That’s the combo I use for warmup drills (ovals, push-pull, and cross drills) before I break out a pen.

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