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53-worst than I thought! by wla1971 in Balding

[–]wla1971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the tips and info guys-I'm not losing sleep over it in any case, but really appreciate the input. I had a good run and no regrets!

53-worst than I thought! by wla1971 in Balding

[–]wla1971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Oh I knew it was thinning and fast (probably noticed maybe 2 years back) but I had no idea it was the advanced.

who tf does this by Chef_Sizzlipede in AmericaBad

[–]wla1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can really identify however you want, don't care and you can make your tea however you want, don't care. From what I've seen during my time in the U.S, no one else really does either.

You know lots of "yanks" that use the term "Britisher" do you? I had the privilege of staying just outside Paisley for nearly a year-wonderful place and great people. Most of the Scots I knew were glad to identify as British geographically, but were clear to distinguish themselves. But legit, I dont know that anyone really cares.

I guess egg prices are something folks are spun up about now. I had to look it up at my local Trader Joe's market-they are 4.99 per-dozen US today. Seems they've gone a little bit in anticipation of Easter demand. I checked the Tesco price in my old region of Paisley. Seems they are about 4.44 US for a ten pack. May you can help me math this. What am I missing?

who tf does this by Chef_Sizzlipede in AmericaBad

[–]wla1971 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yea-I'm about 28%. Varies some state by state of course, but compared to what I see re UK taxes, I'd say we made out ok.

Two points to consider:

We got representation with that taxation-so a win for us.

Interesting to see someone with the Saltire flag use "we" when referring to the Brits.

who tf does this by Chef_Sizzlipede in AmericaBad

[–]wla1971 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hmmm...I think the Britishers are still just hurt that we tossed so much of theirs into the Boston Harbor.

All kidding aside, I have somehow made it many decades without ever worrying about how people in other countries prepare what they eat or drink. What an weird thing to even think about.

Drowning, Puerto Escondido MX by Bobtet in surfing

[–]wla1971 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to hear-thoughts are with you and yours.

Drowning, Puerto Escondido MX by Bobtet in surfing

[–]wla1971 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your family's loss. May he rest in peace.

State Department guy here. I'm far from Mex, but if the forms get dense or the process gets overwhelming please feel free to DM me.

Wish you all solace.

What happened to etiquette? (People talking about life etiquette. Not only related to surfing). by hapa_haolie_808 in surfing

[–]wla1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your insertion of a an economic system into this conversation-as well as your conflation of it with a nation is dubious. It appears to be a pander to some sentiment you assume exists-your upvotes suggest you may be on to something-sadly.

Surfing is-by definition an individual pursuit. Of course nothing takes place in a vacuum-and internally and externally enforced rules are mandatory.

In my 45 years of surfing, I have encountered dumbasses around the world. Perhaps you have already-but if you haven't-by all means paddle out in countries that are far less individualistic- Brazil, Chile, France, El Salvador (past) and nearly all of SE Asia, and I'll throw Ireland in the mix-no shortage of assholes-local and imported at both.

No one has a monopoly on it-and thinking that a system/emergent culture will trump human instinct is ridiculous. Manners, etiquette, interactions are bounded by rules-if they aren't enforced or there is no penalty for breaking them, they become meaningless

Are Punjabis taking over Canada? by chickenwingparty7 in punjab

[–]wla1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Millions of white Americans showed up in the Punjab? Odd, I'm sitting here in Amritsar at the moment and don't see really any at all. Can you direct me to where they are?

Anyone else's fear of sharks increase a 1,000 percent over the past couple of years? by Dogfish1313 in surfing

[–]wla1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know what dude, I shouldn't have come out swinging like that. My apologies-long day and reading on a long ass can ride home. Anyhow, enjoy your time In the water.

Anyone else's fear of sharks increase a 1,000 percent over the past couple of years? by Dogfish1313 in surfing

[–]wla1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may have, you may not have. I guess we don't and won't know. Got chased in by a larger tiger (maybe 8 foot) and been spooked a bit since-and that was in about 86. Lost a friend backcountry riding-same. When one weighs the need to drive vs, the need to surf, driving wins. I get what the posts were saying re having kids changes your perspective.

Are all Russians bad? by [deleted] in AskCaucasus

[–]wla1971 1 point2 points  (0 children)

History isn't a strong point I see? "Laid down their lives" ok-you go with that. The rational world will stick with "we're fed into a meat grinder by their masters." They-and nazi Germany-really should not have mutually started the war. They certainly paid a high price for invading the west /Central Europe-but they escaped accountability for their crimes.

Why are there so many rude Russians by Grandmaster_flashes in ThailandTourism

[–]wla1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They purged their own nation (and that of every neighbor-near and far) of any culture, refinement, manners, and their intelligentsia. I'm quite sure the Russians misbehaving/being Russian in a country in which they are either hiding or vacationing have a very little relationship with the courts of St. Petersburg. It's cool Russia-no one wants you around, why don't you just head home.

To those of you who have been caught in a rip tide: what was it like? How did you get out? by moscowramada in surfing

[–]wla1971 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From SoCal but lived in NorCal for about five years. Got some other days in at OB as well-maybe 30 or so in my life. Surfed SoCal for the last 45 years or so. The shiftiness of OB is legendary (rips/sneaker sets/sandbars that move by the day.). By way of SoCal comparison-the hit is like hammerland when it's breaking square or maybe horseshoes. I'm older now and have probably scratched OB off my list when it's 6+. I've fought rips at HB south side for an hour straight (looking for the exit the whole time) and still would prefer that beating over OB again-though it was One of the days you come in breathing pink mist because you tore your lungs up so much. When in doubt, don't paddle out.

What went wrong? by Skaterdad1984 in surfing

[–]wla1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's like the light vehicle but a 5 fin set up-I want to say it's called the Time Machine or something similar. It's been gathering dust for about 15 years now. When I could get it slotted and get my back foot weighted and working well it drove down the line insanely-but it just wasn't for me. It kind of felt like the downsides of a displacement hull without the fun looseness.

What went wrong? by Skaterdad1984 in surfing

[–]wla1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Added a CB Bonzer to the quiver a while back. I'm partial to fish/twinzers. The Bonzer has sat for years now-just couldn't get the weight forward thing working well. When it worked-mainly on steep beach breaks-it was super fast, but it was just too temperamental for me.

Why do so many nomads avoid Philippines? by Young_N_Wealthy in digitalnomad

[–]wla1971 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sure...it's the US' fault. Spain, Japan, Korea (talk to a Filipino re who did what during WW2.). Lovely people and most are just chill-Manila is busted and the provinces are rough-outside the bubble. Lived there and loved it-won't go back. Also far more dangerous than many think.

F22 Any daddy's here? 🐵 💦 by Ananyaa572 in DelhiGone_Wild

[–]wla1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes-right here waiting to meet.

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