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PoodleNet t1_jd5rszl wrote
Reply to Daily use server industry shoes by CadeVision
I have the Croc nonslip shoes, which have been great. They’re completely waterproof, machine washable, and super comfy. Not sure about the warranty, but they’re pretty cheap comparatively. I’ve only had mine for ~6 months, but they’re doing a lot better than any other shoe I’ve worn behind the bar.
JS_Thomas t1_jd5ogwj wrote
Reply to [Request] Recommendations for a Fast, Low-Maintenance Electric Shaver by Possible_Being_3189
I use this Wahl trimmer every day. It's kind of pricey but it's held up for me for the last 2 years with no issues. I got if for $50 bucks at Target, but it looks like Amazon has them for around $65. (Considering inflation that's solid)
ghosted1996 t1_jd5oekb wrote
Reply to Daily use server industry shoes by CadeVision
Clarks- worked for me in a hospital job where I still had to dress “business casual”. Good warranty, initially pricey but always having sales/ at plenty of retailers
Green-Apple-KingKong t1_jd5o5zw wrote
I can tell by the picture that the person did not repeatedly beat the watch with a hammer. I’ve always had this power. Hello ladies.
Fivestring7 t1_jd5nxsp wrote
Are the new ones still any good?
HuLaTin t1_jd5mrf2 wrote
Reply to comment by B1gY3llow in Shock Cousteau spent 2 days submerged in a hot tub by LifeofSMILEY
My dw6900 lost 2 mins in about 7 years, considering that I’ve yet to change the battery I’m pretty happy with that.
Visible_Ad_9625 t1_jd5lns3 wrote
Had a similar one I lost while hiking in the spring. A year later, after a heavy monsoon season and heavy snowpack (200 inches over the winter) I found it while biking! Still ticking away, just crusted in mud.
freshahava t1_jd5lif1 wrote
Reply to comment by percheron0415 in My 2 favorite BIFL items: Whites Longliner boots I bought 3 years ago and wear daily, and a Stanley thermos my grandpa bought in 1968. by percheron0415
Amazing, thank you
percheron0415 OP t1_jd5lccf wrote
Reply to comment by throwaway827364882 in My 2 favorite BIFL items: Whites Longliner boots I bought 3 years ago and wear daily, and a Stanley thermos my grandpa bought in 1968. by percheron0415
Nah, the inside is in completely pristine shape. They’re double walled.
Trobel1x t1_jd5kuru wrote
Reply to My 2 favorite BIFL items: Whites Longliner boots I bought 3 years ago and wear daily, and a Stanley thermos my grandpa bought in 1968. by percheron0415
That's impressive. I don't know why, but I want them...
Devreckas t1_jd5kq7n wrote
Reply to comment by C4ASH_OV3RRIDE in Shock Cousteau spent 2 days submerged in a hot tub by LifeofSMILEY
It’s a Hot Tub Time Machine
IndigenousOres t1_jd5jc9o wrote
Reply to comment by drzowie in Shock Cousteau spent 2 days submerged in a hot tub by LifeofSMILEY
I lost a G-Shock from hiking a couple of years ago, but in a completely different area. FeelsBadMan Spent at least an hour pacing back the trail hoping to find it again. I tried again next morning hoping to hear its 7am Alarm
PeterC18st t1_jd5hyop wrote
My philosophy is, if I’m gone for more than six days being checked luggage. If less than six days then only carryon.
I travel just as much as you and I’ve learned to have backups. I have 3 carryons, 2 over night bags, 2 checked bags, suit bag and a suite duffel bag. If I know I’m staying anywhere longer than my usual 6 days I bring my checked bag with me and a carry on and messenger bag. Having a double or backup is the solution here. 90% of my luggage is Briggs and Riley and I’ve had to use their repair service before. Though it may take a week or four to get my stuff back I have a backup ready to roll. I learned this the hard way of having to do a long term stint in the field and I didn’t bring any large luggage. So I lived out of my carryon. I then started my collection of luggage and if anything needs repair it gets sent out and I have the backup ready to do. American Airlines ripped my bag once and they repaired it for free just took 2 months to get it returned to me. I then said I need to get a backup and here I am with all the luggage listed above.
glassteelhammer t1_jd5howo wrote
Reply to comment by glockster19m in Shock Cousteau spent 2 days submerged in a hot tub by LifeofSMILEY
Lost it on the Nenana River in Alaska. It might be sitting in the Yukon by this point. Still ticking.
glockster19m t1_jd5hf93 wrote
Reply to comment by glassteelhammer in Shock Cousteau spent 2 days submerged in a hot tub by LifeofSMILEY
I've taken one diving past its rated depth limit multiple times to zero harm, it's definitely still ticking down there unless it's one of the deepest rivers on the planet
There's a good chance it still looks like new minus some rust on the back screws too
glockster19m t1_jd5h1nm wrote
I don't mean to be a dick, but it shouldn't be a shock that a dive watch is waterproof
I wore the same gshock from the late 2000s on 20 plus dives, multiple times going past its rated depth limit and it still worked like a charm
Worlds_Dumbest_Nerd t1_jd5g7k4 wrote
Reply to comment by -SpankBankTank- in Hailo bins: 40 years old (left) and 1 month old (right) by xKobito
>As of a few years ago
Pretty sure BMW has always been like that.
Now 1990's Benz's... that's that good shit
oldskool47 t1_jd5e79a wrote
You'll be fine, although they aren't designed for the hot tub
freshahava t1_jd5dne2 wrote
Reply to comment by percheron0415 in My 2 favorite BIFL items: Whites Longliner boots I bought 3 years ago and wear daily, and a Stanley thermos my grandpa bought in 1968. by percheron0415
I was gonna say I immediately looked online for these boots because I love them but didn’t see any quite like it
AnOprahShapedDildo t1_jd5d8jh wrote
Reply to Daily use server industry shoes by CadeVision
My personal experience, there’s no such thing as a solid shoe with a good warranty that is also comfortable enough for the service industry. I’ve been buying black puma tennis shoes and replacing them once every year or two for a very long time. Unless you want to wear heavy boots to work?
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Reply to comment by nednobbins in Shock Cousteau spent 2 days submerged in a hot tub by LifeofSMILEY
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Montauket t1_jd5bnsi wrote
Reply to comment by LeadRain in Shock Cousteau spent 2 days submerged in a hot tub by LifeofSMILEY
It’s usually called a ‘square’.
I love my rangeman, which definitely has more features, but this particular model is a classic. They also make it in stainless steel which I could strongly recommend.
B1gY3llow t1_jd5bdb0 wrote
Reply to comment by HuLaTin in Shock Cousteau spent 2 days submerged in a hot tub by LifeofSMILEY
Did that with my DW5600 and it's great. Thought I lost it so I bought another one. I ended up finding it 2 years later at my girlfriends house and the time was still in sync with my phone.
El_Zarco t1_jd5t6ug wrote
Reply to comment by Pondiferous in Shock Cousteau spent 2 days submerged in a hot tub by LifeofSMILEY
come out lookin like a hollowed undead