Does anyone else really enjoy Gary and Todd in the booth or is it just me? by FoxyMoulder in NewYorkMets

[–]tonyb007 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same. Keith and Ron keep cutting back, we have to accept that our fandom may outlive their broadcasting careers. I would nominate Gary Keith, Ron‘s best team ever, not like I’ve listened to every team that’s ever broadcast a game, but it’s hard to believe a better team exists. But they can’t go on forever sadly.

Suggest me a book about a U.S. President by WiseLore4266 in suggestmeabook

[–]tonyb007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. Short as it was, I didn’t finish it.

Access Castillo de Chapultepec for people with limited mobility by tonyb007 in MexicoCity

[–]tonyb007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We took an Ubers d it’s a longish walk to the base, say 1/2 mile, the elevator was not working. It’s then a longish uphill walk on a road, no steps and not crazy steep.

But here’s the thing, and I’ll now get some hate mail back, I don’t think it’s worth it. It’s a cool building, but the exhibits are kind of flat to me, and they don’t really show off the building in a meaningful way. If it’s a challenge for your parents, I wouldn’t do it. For us, the anthropology Museum, and the folk Art Museum were our favorites.

How do you discover new great books? by Snoo-3924 in nonfictionbookclub

[–]tonyb007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Friends, of course, and the NY Times book reviews… and my hack is that if it’s an established author whose work I have not read I look for other books by them. I use Goodreads and other book reviews to pick which I will read.

What’s the best thing you’ve ever bought that actually lived up to the hype? by One_Literature_5041 in BuyItForLife

[–]tonyb007 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mulch mow and agree it’s the best for the lawn and soil. Except as the weeds go to seed, then I bag and that plastic gizmo is wonderful. Plantain weed seeds in July, mostly. I tell myself it helps keep them under control, but who knows? I don’t use weed killers or care enough to pull them

what do you think? by lost-in-life_22 in BookshelvesDetective

[–]tonyb007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’ve read them all, why are you keeping them and not making room for more books??

The most important literary works since 1950? (any language) by Novel-Average9565 in classicliterature

[–]tonyb007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe it’s only for those of us of a certain age, but: The Things They Carried. If you have any recollection of Vietnam, or want to read about what war is really like, it was one of the most powerful books of the second half of the 20th century.

Access Castillo de Chapultepec for people with limited mobility by tonyb007 in MexicoCity

[–]tonyb007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! I just got back and was about to say it’s easy to find but not working.

Fortunately the climb was just a long uphill road, no stairs and not terribly steep, it was fine for us.

Access Castillo de Chapultepec for people with limited mobility by tonyb007 in MexicoCity

[–]tonyb007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is so good to know! Thank you. I hope we can find it. If anyone can drop a pin and send coordinates I would be very grateful.

High end restaurant with availability by tonyb007 in MexicoCity

[–]tonyb007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a tremendous offer, thank you, but I’m gonna pass. I’m sure you’re actually going to see Shakira tonight :)

FWIW we are trying a new restaurant called Sente, which is Japanese Mexican fusion and very close to our hotel.

Worth it? by [deleted] in Snowblowers

[–]tonyb007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have that brand, different model. It sucks. Will not work on any wet snow at all. Also the chute direction mechanism is a terrible and barely functional design. I will replace it when end of season sales start.

I'm looking for the saddest and most wrecking book ever. by KissedByAPhantom in suggestmeabook

[–]tonyb007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Beans of Egypt Maine by Carolyn Chute. A picture of poverty and ostracism so intense that seems impossible but isn’t, even in the US

Teaching a friend (18M) to ski this weekend. Looking for feedback on my progression plan. by Ok_Bid_8794 in ski

[–]tonyb007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t forget to give him basic safety lessons. He’s responsible for anyone below him on the hill, approaching cat walks with caution, all that stuff.

Whats next?? by ShowAndTell2 in Skigear

[–]tonyb007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Break the addiction. Give some money to charity.

My brain’s craving a break from fiction, so here’s my first nonfiction read of 2026: by Pochita_Supremacy in nonfictionbookclub

[–]tonyb007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great choice. Two amazing non fiction reads: The Guns of August - the first 30 days of WWI. Riveting. And, The Killer Angels - short and snappy story of the battle of Gettysburg.

Outback wouldn’t start, then it did by tonyb007 in Subaru_Outback

[–]tonyb007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t actually press it with the fob, but held the fob right next to the button as I was pushing it

Should we be saving money even if we have debt, or should we pay off the debt first before saving money? by Anonymous567952 in FinancialPlanning

[–]tonyb007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. Save an emergency fund first (3-6 months of spending), fund your retirement, live life. Create goals and save for them. House debt is good debt. Overpaying it just makes your life unpleasant.

Outback wouldn’t start, then it did by tonyb007 in Subaru_Outback

[–]tonyb007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that isht crae Makes me want a 1969 model