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Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

THF13 posted:

Any specific type of wallet? I really like my Saddleback Front Pocket ID wallet. Leather, 4 colors to choose from, 100 year warranty. http://www.saddlebackleather.com/frontpocketidwallet

I got one of these and it's wearing well. A bit thicker than my old one due to substantial stitching and better leather.

# ¿ Feb 19, 2015 23:55

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# ¿ Apr 29, 2024 08:16

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

colas posted:

Beyond normal cleaning, what do you goons use to keep your house/apt/river van smelling good?

I have some incense in mild scents that I burn now and then. Downside is it will make you want to do yoga.

# ¿ Feb 24, 2015 19:51

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Julet Esqu posted:

Anybody have a favorite form of ant murder? They are all over my bathroom and it's disgusting. I've been using Terro ant bait, but I think they've developed an immunity or something because they swarm the bait and lick it clean and I replace the thing every few days and there are still so many ants. So, so many ants.

Terro doesn't kill them outright. The workers sop it all up and take it back to the queen. If you have a shitload of ants it will take a while for the Terro to do its work but it will eventually work. Just keep replacing the bait until it wipes them out. I'm in an apartment building and I think I was drawing them in from all over. I made sure to put the bait in a spot that was as close as possible to where they were coming in. That kept scouts and wanderers to a minimum.

# ¿ May 1, 2015 19:08

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Pron on VHS posted:

Recommend me the best bed sheets.

Breathability/coolness is big, I sleep really hot (would like to feel cold when sleeping instead), and also if they are on Amazon that would be even better.

I've been buying Modal jersey finish sheets for years now. Although they wear out fairly quickly they're soft and feel cool in the summer. They're absorbent and dry quickly so if you have sleep apnea sweats that comes in handy.

# ¿ Jul 7, 2015 20:38

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Lunchboxx posted:

I need a small indoor grilling/cooking device. Should I just go with a George Foreman grill or is there a specific something or other that I need to get? A smaller grill is preferable and price doesn't matter.

I have a Sanyo electric grill and although it's annoying to clean it gets the job done.

# ¿ Aug 7, 2015 17:59

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Drogadon posted:

I need some good coasters that absorb water from condensation, is there such a thing?

Yes! You want some Thirsty Stone sandstone coasters. My mom bought me a set in the '90s and they're only now worn enough to need replacing. They soak up condensation and they'll never stick to your glass. Goddamn I'm buying new ones right now because of you. :argh:

http://amzn.com/B001CKSZ2M

# ¿ Aug 10, 2015 22:13

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Inzombiac posted:

Big question:

I'm looking to buy this TV
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T63YUJO/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1442869761&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=vizio

For the first time in my life I'm going to buy a sound system and a Blu-ray player that is decent.
I'm lost as to what is good and what is not. There are some that look good to me, a casual user, but the freaky audiophiles make the dumbest complaints.
My living room is not huge and I'd like to go for a 7.1 setup but 5.1 is probably fine.
Budget is around $300 but fairly flexible.

I bought a Sony system to replace my pre-HD Pioneer 5.1. Other than a balky optical disc reader it's worked quite well, and I especially like the embedded Netflix in comparison to the one built into my LG TV or my Tivo.

http://amzn.com/B00C27S0M4

# ¿ Sep 21, 2015 23:44

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Inzombiac posted:

I appreciate the recommendation but $5-700 for a sound system is well beyond what I can spend.

Sorry, I didn't see that it was no longer in production. They might have something current that replaced it. It was $450 when I bought it last summer which I figured would be in your range.

# ¿ Sep 22, 2015 16:54

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Nostalgia4Dicks posted:

Also shout out to whoever recommended these coasters, they rock

Thirsty Stone natural solid sandstone coasters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CKSZ2M/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_EadcwbDR8QGRN

Most just spill moisture off the side anyway so it's just decorative. These are tits

I'll pass that on to my mom since she's the one that originally bought mine for me.

# ¿ Sep 27, 2015 19:40

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Gilgameshback posted:

You might also consider a cyclocross bike

I'm at work and in pain trying to stifle laughter from looking a bit too long at your avatar. :laugh:

# ¿ Oct 5, 2015 17:15

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Happy with my Fenix LD20. I use it primarily in "Turbo" mode, and it's for alerting drivers when I'm crossing streets at night on my way home. I've come to rely on the strobe mode as the last ditch effort to keep idiots from running me over.

# ¿ Dec 1, 2015 17:32

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

hamsystem posted:

Looking for some wireless earbuds to take to the gym. I've been reading mostly on the Jlab Epics and Jaybird X2's but I'm open to suggestions. $150 is about my upper limit.

I'm quite happy with my Plantronics Backbeat Fit earbuds. Good sound quality, battery lasts a long time. http://amzn.com/B00KJLMBQQ

# ¿ Mar 1, 2016 20:10

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Worn them with my Ray Ban wireframes and they're okay. Earspace gets crowded.

# ¿ Mar 1, 2016 21:35

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

AnimalChin posted:

What about something like these?

I did not know such things existed. :toot:

# ¿ Mar 23, 2016 17:14

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

On the topic of rain and backpacks I have a Timbuk2 that I protect with a rain cover. The cover packs very small and is easy to use.

https://amzn.com/B0019DCH9O

# ¿ Jul 8, 2016 22:50

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Using a scrotum for bag protection seems appropriate if you've got the balls to pull it off.

# ¿ Jul 9, 2016 00:17

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Do not avatar shame.

# ¿ Jul 9, 2016 00:25

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Cordura is a brand name for nylon.

# ¿ Jul 9, 2016 14:15

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

stubblyhead posted:

I'm looking for a windshield mount for my cell phone. The swivel in the one that came with has worn out and won't stay in place anymore.

Make sure there are no restrictions where you live on windshield mounts. They're not often well-publicized.

# ¿ Aug 5, 2016 16:45

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

life is a joke posted:

Anyone try them "me undies" that are always advertised on podcasts? I'm usually fine with the $15 three-pack at H&M but I could stand to upgrade items that I have on me almost all day every day.

I bought these and unlike the ExOfficio pair I tried they do not have maddeningly itchy seams. Very comfortable and fit a skinny dude like me quite well.

# ¿ Sep 9, 2016 23:46

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Pecker flaps in underwear are like dumb fabric airlocks that want to strangle your johnson.

Let it all hang out. :getin:

# ¿ Sep 14, 2016 18:11

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

SaltLick posted:

Go with what colonists swore by to keep warm in Canadian winters.

http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/brands/bedding-/multistripe-point-blanket-0012-1019553--24

My parents already had a Hudson's Bay blanket when I was a child. They eventually gave it to my brother when he got married. The blanket is probably 50 years old and is still worth using, no fraying, no holes.

On the other hand my knockoff HB blanket is still in use after about 20 years so... :shrug:

# ¿ Sep 19, 2016 16:19

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Grem posted:

Guys I still need a mop. Help me out.

I've wound up buying mostly Libman brushes and mops. No issues so far with these delicate, high tech implements.

# ¿ Sep 20, 2016 01:22

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Inzombiac posted:

Counterpoint:
I bought some of those and, perhaps due to a manufacturing error, tore up my tendons and are 100% unwearable.
I could not return them to Macy's either since I had worn them on the street.

# ¿ Sep 26, 2016 22:30

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

we are the Funyuns posted:

Are those two left shoes?

It's Eugene Levy's character from Best in Show, who had two left feet.

# ¿ Oct 6, 2016 03:19

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

.Z. posted:

My personal favorite is this: http://www.slimfoldwallet.com/products/thin-wallet-micro-soft-shell
amzn link: https://www.amazon.com/SlimFold-MICRO-Soft-Shell-Wallet/dp/B00TXP8AAA

It's the slimmest bifold I know of that isn't made out of tyvek. I've had mine for two years and it still as good as new.

If you want a slimmer bifold, you'd have to go either the dynomighty wallet already linked above or SlimFold's own tyvek wallet. But I'd warn against them with the existence of the Slimfold Softshell. Tyvek wallets start looking pretty ragged after a few months. With the softshell you get good enough slimness and no ragged appearance.

I got one of the micro plain Tyvek ones and although the corners crunched up pretty quickly it's a little slimmer and lighter than my Saddleback Leather mini wallet so I'm hoping it will last.

# ¿ Oct 17, 2016 18:54

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Casu Marzu posted:

Looking for a cheap coffee maker or electric kettle for my cube at work for tea/instant noodles.

I've been happy with this T-Fal electric kettle: https://amzn.com/B0086UJQN8

Not sure if there's a smaller capacity one if size is an issue. It's not too big as it is.

# ¿ Nov 2, 2016 22:53

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Teriyaki Hairpiece posted:

Can anyone recommend a lotion or something for the backs of my hands? They get terribly dry in the winter and the only thing that seems to work is petroleum jelly, which is very gross.

After many years of switching from one product to the next and always being let down I've come across Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Skin Therapy Lotion Fragrance Free. Seems to be the best combination of staying on the skin without being greasy and yucky.

Dick Trauma has a new favorite as of 02:31 on Nov 9, 2016

# ¿ Nov 9, 2016 01:48

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

George H.W. oval office posted:

Lol how did y'all not learn about concave or convex mirrors in school?

Vampire school! :drac:

# ¿ Dec 30, 2016 14:53

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

Thwomp posted:

To start with The Sweet Home recommendations, they recommend an Oster model that's about $30 for a two-slot model. They also have a 4 slot recommendation if you want to spend $70.

I have their pick for toaster oven, and quite frankly, it's amazing. Small footprint so it doesn't take up too much space. Can toast 4 slices of bread at once. Heats up quickly for quick baking (I've done pizza rolls, cookies, chicken nuggets, and more). My only gripe with it is the baking temperatures aren't US standard. Fahrenheit is listed but you can only choose 320 instead of 325. Or 355 instead of 350. Not a huge deal but everything else is so good I don't mind.

I recently purchased Breville's mini smart oven to replace my long departed $20 Black and Decker and so far it's been quite good. Very easy to clean, flexible in rack heights and temperatures and for once the cooking time listed on packages closely matches the oven's performance.

# ¿ Feb 22, 2017 17:39

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

uwaeve posted:

What're the couple of goon-approved underwear brands? Need good boxer briefs, feel like it's come up in this thread but can't find it immediately.

MeUndies. After years of Jockey and Hanes brand boxer briefs I'm never going back.

I tried one pair of Ex-officio and threw them out. Scratchy seams.

# ¿ Mar 1, 2017 17:34

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

signalnoise posted:

Have you considered getting a monitor mount instead?

I read this as a response to the undershirt post. :downs:

# ¿ Mar 1, 2017 23:35

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

The Puppy Bowl posted:

About to start a dedicated midnight shift so I need pretty much everything that can help you sleep soundly through the day.

My bed room window is set up in such a way that black out curtains are a no go so I'm thinking sleep mask, white noise machine (I live in the city), and some kind of sleep aid. For that sleep aide I'm looking for a tea or maybe melatonin. Nothing too hardcore.

On the white noise front I have a Philips clock radio with an iPod/iPhone dock. I used an iPhone app called Ambience to make my own white noise mixes and then offloaded them to my computer so I could edit them down into seamless loops.

I love having just the right amount of bass and treble noise to try and mask the stupid all night bullshit from my neighbors.

# ¿ Mar 21, 2017 19:12

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

neongrey posted:

Any excuse to link this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc6wl1m2Aro&t=503s

If that's too quiet you can always go a little louder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-R90qgbiic

# ¿ Mar 29, 2017 16:53

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

bongwizzard posted:

I actually do keep a little single LED headlamp in my weed kit so I can see what I'm doing while watching a movie with the lights off or whatever.

Doesn't it bother the other people at the cinema?

# ¿ Apr 4, 2017 23:59

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

evobatman posted:

Buy a home theatre receiver with HDMI-CEC and build yourself a sweet surround system. There should be shittons of cheap full-HD receivers out there now that people are upgrading to 4K. I have a Sony STR-DH520 and love it to death because it just works after setup and I never have to tinker with it.

When I finally moved from SD to HD a few years ago I made a Sony Blu-Ray receiver the center of my system and other than the occasional glitch it's made things easy.

# ¿ Aug 13, 2017 13:35

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

unbutthurtable posted:

There's also this, which in my experience is a little more focused on the radio than the music: http://youarelistening.to/newyork

If you like this sort of thing SomaFM has a lovely one with Apollo recordings: https://somafm.com/missioncontrol/

# ¿ Oct 28, 2017 00:01

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

obi_ant posted:

I just purchased a bunch of emergency food, but uh apparently I need boiling water for it.

Can someone suggest to me one of those survival emergency water boiling things? I would prefer to be able to purchase it from Amazon.

If you have MREs get the heating pouches. Just make sure you have a rock or something.

# ¿ Jan 11, 2018 00:53

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

I want a robot vacuum that will smoke my cigarettes for me.

# ¿ Dec 27, 2018 18:16

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# ¿ Apr 29, 2024 08:16

Dick Trauma: Nov 30, 2007; God damn it, you've got to be kind.

George H.W. oval office posted:

The Suit Supply stuff is <500. The Blue Line especially. If you happen to live in a city that has a store to check them out.

I got a suit from them and am very happy with it. I'm hard to fit and my one "tailored" suit still wasn't quite right. The one I got from Suit Supply was an improvement.

I will definitely go back to them if I need more suits.

# ¿ Apr 24, 2019 16:51

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