Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife
dzemba t1_je9mx9o wrote
Reply to Recommendations for everyday boots by toinks989
I can’t claim to know everything there is to know about boots but depending on your use purpose I’ve enjoyed my Jim Greens. They have Chelsea boots which sound like what you’re looking for. They have a wider toe box than most boots on the market so I’ve found them more comfortable than other boots I’ve worn. If you’re trying to go for walks in the bush you may want that. Do your research on them anyways and good luck.
pinkjingle OP t1_je9mkf2 wrote
Reply to comment by Infamous_Okra_5494 in I need recommendations for shoes by pinkjingle
Thank you, I have problems with squished toes in my current shoes, so I really appreciate the extra info
rauls4 t1_je9mjg1 wrote
I don’t understand how it’s possible to not lose a pen within the first week of ownership.
GoodGuyGlocker OP t1_je9mftc wrote
Reply to comment by browndude727 in Parker Jotter purchased when I started working 35 years ago by GoodGuyGlocker
Its just so aesthetically pleasing. I was at MoMA recently and they have some functional art, everyday objects in there. Love that stuff. This pen could be on display there!
Infamous_Okra_5494 t1_je9m6ss wrote
Reply to I need recommendations for shoes by pinkjingle
I’ve had both Brooks (Revel) and ASICS (Excite) in recent years. I found the brooks to be comfortable, however it doesn’t take long for them to wear holes by my pinky toe, even after sizing up a half size. I think this is because of the narrow toe box. I’ve found the ASICS Gel Excite have a wider toe box and look and feel good ever a year later with regular use. I got a light color so I just throw them in the wash every once in a while and they come out looking great.
browndude727 t1_je9m45a wrote
Can confirm on this one! Had mine for the last 15 years and still keeps going strong!!
Barlings t1_je9m2eu wrote
Reply to I need recommendations for shoes by pinkjingle
I recently got a pair of Brooks and they are very comfortable, perhaps the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned.
Granted, they are the only pair of sneakers I’ve bought in many years, so I don’t have a lot to compare to. I was a competitive runner in high school about 20 years ago, and my Brooks are immensely more comfortable than any running shoe I tried back then.
psimian t1_je9ltnr wrote
Reply to Robust kitchen stand mixer by Riccma02
If you're willing to stalk Craigslist and yard/estate sales there are a lot of vintage kitchen aid mixers out there since they were a standard wedding gift for about half a century. Honestly, any stand mixer (regardless of brand) that looks like it came out of your grandmother's kitchen will probably be superior to most consumer mixers sold today.
Sunbeam, Frigidaire, and Kitchenaid all made really good mixers before about 1980.
Catji t1_je9lq1v wrote
Reply to The pup and I highly recommend LupinePet, USA made and backed with a lifetime warranty. by ChunkyBrassMonkey
A consumable, not a made-to-last/buy-it-for-life thing.
Eric_the_Barbarian t1_je9lga2 wrote
Reply to comment by SuddenMacaroon8355 in Muck boots are amazing. by ExtraordinaryMagic
I see them used on our ranch. They definitely wear out.
[deleted] t1_je9l0l2 wrote
Reply to comment by romanticcook in The pup and I highly recommend LupinePet, USA made and backed with a lifetime warranty. by ChunkyBrassMonkey
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ChunkyBrassMonkey OP t1_je9kxhh wrote
Reply to comment by Fawzee_da_first in The pup and I highly recommend LupinePet, USA made and backed with a lifetime warranty. by ChunkyBrassMonkey
Wait how can a dog look like a bigot?
chadlumanthehuman t1_je9kf2w wrote
Reply to Muck boots are amazing. by ExtraordinaryMagic
Mine split in one season and they don’t come in half sizes
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cobigguy t1_je9ixai wrote
Reply to comment by Parsival007 in Muck boots are amazing. by ExtraordinaryMagic
Used to work at Bass Pro. Red Head is the BP store brand that Cabelas now sells because BP bought them out. I've owned RH boots and a jacket and other gear and never been impressed with it.
ethersings t1_je9itey wrote
Reply to comment by hearonx in Any good wiper blades? by HumanTarget
The downsides are the price, although their durability makes it worthwhile. Also, they’re stickier than rubber so most come with RainX type wipes to make the glass more slick. Just repeat treatment when you notice them sticking again (visible as skipping when they change direction).
MetaMetaFour523 t1_je9iqu8 wrote
Reply to comment by pascalsgirlfriend in Wedding gift circa 1977. This old school crockpot may outlive me! by brewpubjim
They still do!
Many-Day8308 t1_je9ihho wrote
Reply to The pup and I highly recommend LupinePet, USA made and backed with a lifetime warranty. by ChunkyBrassMonkey
I swear by them. Never had a collar or leash break down or fray. Just got a new set for my new puppy! Also they have a good replacement guarantee even if the dog chews it.
hearonx t1_je9ibau wrote
Reply to comment by ethersings in Any good wiper blades? by HumanTarget
Wow! I have not tried those, but I shall at the next replacement!!!
plasticenewitch t1_je9i38h wrote
Reply to Recommendations for everyday boots by toinks989
Red Wing boots.
psimian t1_je9hzu5 wrote
Reply to comment by Lt_muckety_muck in Stainless steel Gator french press by flames_32
Clean my thermos? Clearly you overestimate me.
But yeah, it's a complicated equation based on how hot you need your coffee stay, how likely you are to use a thermos, and how much you want to spend.
Note: when the press/thermos gets to the point of being embarrassingly dirty, Astonish: Clean and Revive gets rid of all the scum with no effort. It's overpriced so I don't use it very often, but that stuff is incredible when it comes to cleaning old coffee/tea residue.
twitcomb t1_je9hr8z wrote
Reply to comment by toinks989 in Recommendations for everyday boots by toinks989
Yeah, Chelsea boots. Goodyear welted. Google it and take your pick! There'll be variations in style from the little pixie style my wife has, to the bovver boots useful for building sites and kicking fascists. Blundstone is generally regarded as very serious. Leather boots last long, longer if you take proper care of them (there's a WHOLE other sub devoted to that...) Not sure how long the elastic would last... or how easy to repair.
Brooktree t1_je9h5ld wrote
Reply to comment by celticchrys in Leica M2 from 1965. Still one of the best film cameras in the market. by slothsandstuffyeh
As the owner of a film lab, please please please don’t go to a CVS or Walgreens or Walmart. They will not give your film the treatment it deserves. Support a local/smaller lab that actually cares about your film and returns your negatives.
Also, Amazon is horrible for buying film, they’re normally overpriced and the storage conditions of film are not ideal. Film should be refrigerated before sale and Amazon definitely doesn’t do that.
Check out www.brooktreefilmlab.com if anyone is interested in more info!
ethersings t1_je9h3kk wrote
Reply to comment by hearonx in Any good wiper blades? by HumanTarget
Silicone wiper blades negate all these problems. I’ve had a pair through three Flagstaff summers (high elevation, high UV) and two winters (150 inches of snow this season). I’ve parked in direct sun and ripped them off frozen windshields and they’re still like new.
fantasticquestion t1_je9n0r1 wrote
Reply to Parker Jotter purchased when I started working 35 years ago by GoodGuyGlocker
Coach stuff lasts forever