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[TB]

Sorry, but it was such a beautiful setup. How could I not!?

Twenty six years, only to find out it was me the entire time...

 

[Populuxe]

I discovered The Shoestrings recently. They put out their first album in 1997, and their second in 2021, so… prolific. I checked Bandcamp and saw “66 brand new, unshrinkwrapped copies of the original, long out-of-print CD from 1997 were recently discovered while cleaning out the Le Grand Magistery vaults.” It was already sold out. But I found one online for a reasonable price.

I follow Discontinued Foods on Bluesky. Thats where I learned about this limited summer edition of Bush’s Best baked beans. I ordered them a week ago last Friday, and they were sold out by the following Monday. The flavors are Apple Pie, Dill Pickle, and Rocket Pop. It also comes with a compact Bush’s branded can opener and a beer cozy. Not a bad deal for just $5.25 plus $5 shipping. I’ll be posting about them in the “What are you eating/drinking” thread later. I’m not up for three 28oz cans of beans tonight.

 

[sirjim73]

I discovered The Shoestrings recently. They put out their first album in 1997, and their second in 2021, so… prolific. I checked Bandcamp and saw “66 brand new, unshrinkwrapped copies of the original, long out-of-print CD from 1997 were recently discovered while cleaning out the Le Grand Magistery vaults.” It was already sold out. But I found one online for a reasonable price.
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I follow Discontinued Foods on Bluesky. Thats where I learned about this limited summer edition of Bush’s Best baked beans. I ordered them a week ago last Friday, and they were sold out by the following Monday. The flavors are Apple Pie, Dill Pickle, and Rocket Pop. It also comes with a compact Bush’s branded can opener and a beer cozy. Not a bad deal for just $5.25 plus $5 shipping. I’ll be posting about them in the “What are you eating/drinking” thread later. I’m not up for three 28oz cans of beans tonight.
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There's only so many albums you can release when your budget is an erm ... shoestring?

 

[Populuxe]

There's only so many albums you can release when your budget is an erm ... shoestring?

 

[Touring Mars]

I don't know why a 2nd PS5 controller feels like a guilty, 'luxury' item, but it does - so I went the whole hog and got the fancy red one... it is rather lovely though.

I also really like the purple one, and the 'indigo' one is cool too - though I assume @Famine will have the purple one, or both??

 

[zaxs]

Finally bought strong enough, used PC!

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
MBO: Gigabyte B550M DS3H, mATX
RAM: g.Skill Aegis 2x16GB DDR4 3200MHz, CL16
GPU: Gainward RTX 4070 Ti 12GB
SSD: MSI Spatium M450 1TB
PSU: Corsair M650x
CASE: Megaport AZZA

 

[Casey]

My current modem is near death and it’s time for a replacement.

Netgear Nighthawk CAX30

 

[ScottPuss20]

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I don't know why a 2nd PS5 controller feels like a guilty, 'luxury' item, but it does - so I went the whole hog and got the fancy red one... it is rather lovely though.

I also really like the purple one, and the 'indigo' one is cool too - though I assume @Famine will have the purple one, or both??

Oh I have this one!

Finally bought strong enough, used PC!

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CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
MBO: Gigabyte B550M DS3H, mATX
RAM: g.Skill Aegis 2x16GB DDR4 3200MHz, CL16
GPU: Gainward RTX 4070 Ti 12GB
SSD: MSI Spatium M450 1TB
PSU: Corsair M650x
CASE: Megaport AZZA

Looks very similar to mine.

 

[Populuxe]

I just bought a digital copy of The Day the Earth Stood Still. This is the original 1951 b/w version directed by Robert Wise. It’s a sci-fi classic.

 

[AerodyManiac]

To commemorate McLaren taking both championship titles last year, I decided to buy the MCL39 in 1/64 scale. And to commemorate the Monaco GP taking place this weekend, I decided to post this purchase I made yesterday:

Originally I wanted the 2 drivers’ respective winning versions, but since the livery of Oscar’s winning car in China does not have any redeeming qualities in relation to other editions rendered in 1/64, and his car in Monaco bore the same livery as the one in Spain, I decided to just go with this. Besides, Oscar was challenging Leclerc’s 2nd place in that race, which is a bonus.

The model itself is pretty good, with steering wheel details represented by decals. That strake running down the engine cover is a disappointment though.

Also, these cars are ginormous, if the scale Minichamps used is accurately comparable Just look at the F2003-GA to its right!

Now I’m left with a headache as to which manufacturer’s take on Lando’s car to go for. Happy dilemma though, seeing that it’s an established brand that’s not Mercedes/RB which’s taking the titles!

 

[sirjim73]

I just bought a digital copy of The Day the Earth Stood Still. This is the original 1951 b/w version directed by Robert Wise. It’s a sci-fi classic.
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👏
Gort. Garada Nikto.

The picture is misleading since the film is actually black and white, but it's an outstanding film as you know.

Possibly the only 50s alien movie where the alien is the "good guy" and not an allegory for invading Russians.

 

[TB]

Gort. Garada Nikto.

Klaatu, barada, necktie.

 

[Populuxe]

Klaatu, barada, necktie.

 

[Joey D]

Houses in Northern Michigan almost universally lack air conditioning. I got a quote for central air for $9,750, which, for the 4 weeks a year I need it, doesn't make much sense. I cashed in my Menards (gotta save big money) rebates and got a decently large Midea window unit (12,000 BTUs). It won't cool my entire house but it will cool my bedroom and if I put up a sheet in the hallway I'll be able to cool my son's room and my office which is all that really matters.

 

[TB]

4 weeks a year

Lucky. Mine runs for pretty much 4 months straight!

It's either -30 or 90.

 

[Populuxe]

I ordered a couple of new 4x6 picture frames in yellow and red. I reframed a couple of my Mike Maihack Patreon prints.

 

[ScottPuss20]

To commemorate McLaren taking both championship titles last year, I decided to buy the MCL39 in 1/64 scale. And to commemorate the Monaco GP taking place this weekend, I decided to post this purchase I made yesterday:

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Originally I wanted the 2 drivers’ respective winning versions, but since the livery of Oscar’s winning car in China does not have any redeeming qualities in relation to other editions rendered in 1/64, and his car in Monaco bore the same livery as the one in Spain, I decided to just go with this. Besides, Oscar was challenging Leclerc’s 2nd place in that race, which is a bonus.

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The model itself is pretty good, with steering wheel details represented by decals. That strake running down the engine cover is a disappointment though.

I must get a hold of this model. Not sure if I should look on eBay or AliExpress...

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Also, these cars are ginormous, if the scale Minichamps used is accurately comparable Just look at the F2003-GA to its right!

Now I’m left with a headache as to which manufacturer’s take on Lando’s car to go for. Happy dilemma though, seeing that it’s an established brand that’s not Mercedes/RB which’s taking the titles!

Yeah the scale is correct. The car really is that big compared to the older ones.

 

[Famine]

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I don't know why a 2nd PS5 controller feels like a guilty, 'luxury' item, but it does - so I went the whole hog and got the fancy red one... it is rather lovely though.

I also really like the purple one, and the 'indigo' one is cool too - though I assume @Famine will have the purple one, or both??

 

[AerodyManiac]

I must get a hold of this model. Not sure if I should look on eBay or AliExpress...

Okay. Be careful not to break anything though, the paper sleeve is a bit of a tight fit, and the plastic base is a bit bendy without the car affixed.

 

[Terronium-12]

Some random stuff...

Dior Sauvage clone

CR1632 batteries for this bad boy

CR2032 batteries for said bad boy

A push drain stopper for the bathroom. The joint connecting the rod to the ball just (I don't know what any of this stuff is, I'm not a plumber )...disintegrated for some reason and I don't want to take the stopper out and leave the drain open, so I'm grabbing one of these. If it doesn't fit, I'm throwing it and the rest of the bathroom clean out of the window. I'll just start over.

 

[phillgt2002]

Some random stuff...

Dior Sauvage clone

CR1632 batteries for this bad boy

CR2032 batteries for said bad boy

A push drain stopper for the bathroom. The joint connecting the rod to the ball just (I don't know what any of this stuff is, I'm not a plumber )...disintegrated for some reason and I don't want to take the stopper out and leave the drain open, so I'm grabbing one of these. If it doesn't fit, I'm throwing it and the rest of the bathroom clean out of the window. I'll just start over.

Batteries for a drain stopper? I’m confused.

 

[TB]

A push drain stopper for the bathroom.

Does that just drop in or do you need to take the old stopper out? Can't tell from the picture.

If it just drops in, make sure you put the pivot ball and retaining nut back in so you don't have a hole in your tailpiece.

If you have to take the old one out, I hope it's not a pedestal sink. It took me 20 minutes to replace the faucet and 4 hours to replace the stopper.

 

[Terronium-12]

Does that just drop in or do you need to take the old stopper out? Can't tell from the picture.

If it just drops in, make sure you put the pivot ball and retaining nut back in so you don't have a hole in your tailpiece.

If you have to take the old one out, I hope it's not a pedestal sink. It took me 20 minutes to replace the faucet and 4 hours to replace the stopper.

It's drop in and everything is still connected and where it should be. The part of the rod connecting to the original stopper just turned to ash at some point and went down the drain. I have no idea what happened nor how, it isn't that old and it isn't like I was pouring acid down the drain.

 

[Scaff]

It's pretty good fun

 

[opelgt1969]

Some random stuff...

Dior Sauvage clone

CR1632 batteries for this bad boy

CR2032 batteries for said bad boy

A push drain stopper for the bathroom. The joint connecting the rod to the ball just (I don't know what any of this stuff is, I'm not a plumber )...disintegrated for some reason and I don't want to take the stopper out and leave the drain open, so I'm grabbing one of these. If it doesn't fit, I'm throwing it and the rest of the bathroom clean out of the window. I'll just start over.

What happens if the batteries die and tub is full, does it lift out like a regular stopper

 

[phillgt2002]

What happens if the batteries die and tub is full, does it lift out like a regular stopper

There was a link for something else that needed the batteries. I was literally thinking “I’m in a time where there’s battery powered tub stoppers?”.

 

[Clark]

Finally collected my new bike 😎

 

[Terronium-12]

Batteries for a drain stopper? I’m confused.

What happens if the batteries die and tub is full, does it lift out like a regular stopper

I'm banning both of you.

There was a link for something else that needed the batteries. I was literally thinking “I’m in a time where there’s battery powered tub stoppers?”.

Oh, you realized. Still getting banned.

For everyone else confused, the batteries aren't for the drain stopper (I wouldn't even know how that would work, though a powered stopped sounds...interesting.) they're for a model I picked up back in April.