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Comment on Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and a MAGA meltdown in ~misc
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Comment on Traveling to Italy in February for ten days, what to know? in ~travel
Wobeck LinkIf you are flying into Rome take a taxi to your hotel in Rome. It is a flat rate posted on the outside of the cab. It will be cheaper than taking the train or bus into Rome then getting a taxi....If you are flying into Rome take a taxi to your hotel in Rome. It is a flat rate posted on the outside of the cab. It will be cheaper than taking the train or bus into Rome then getting a taxi. Don't rent a car.
Make reservations at the Vatican and the museum in Florence to see the David, the rest you can just wing.
When at a train station there will be people just standing around the tickets machines. Don't accept their help.
Restaurants near tourist spots can be expensive, but you are paying to sit at the tables. If you want a quick drink or meal, go elsewhere.
In Rome try the pasta carbonara.
As part of your 10 days, take a day trip to a small town in the country. We went to Orvieto from Rome as a day trip and it was wonderful. -
Comment on iFixit drastically and retroactively reduces ‘Repairability Score’ of the iPhone 14 because of error messages Apple sends if "nongenuine" parts are used in ~tech
Wobeck LinkApple has been mistreating their customers for decades and still the fans continue to support them. As long as people keep buying this equipment Apple will continue to treat them badly.Apple has been mistreating their customers for decades and still the fans continue to support them. As long as people keep buying this equipment Apple will continue to treat them badly.
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Comment on What’s going on with these viral, right-wing country music hits? in ~music
Wobeck LinkThis is of course a generalization but here it is. The right likes to give its base easily repeatable topics as rational discussion isn't their strong point. Think lock her up, cancel culture,...This is of course a generalization but here it is.
The right likes to give its base easily repeatable topics as rational discussion isn't their strong point. Think lock her up, cancel culture, woke, critical race theory, war on christmas, etc...
They just discovered songs work too. -
Comment on Things to do and see in Munich in ~travel
Wobeck Link ParentSorry for the delay. I'd give it half a day if you're staying in Munich. The train there takes half hour or so and we wandered around for a couple of hours inside.Sorry for the delay. I'd give it half a day if you're staying in Munich. The train there takes half hour or so and we wandered around for a couple of hours inside.
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Comment on Suggestions for a short trip to Denver? in ~travel
Wobeck LinkTry Rodizio https://www.rodiziogrill.com/denver/ which we found to be quite nice. Not for everyone, but if you get to Boulder try this tea tour https://celestialseasonings.com/pages/tea-tour. The...Try Rodizio https://www.rodiziogrill.com/denver/ which we found to be quite nice.
Not for everyone, but if you get to Boulder try this tea tour
https://celestialseasonings.com/pages/tea-tour. The mint room is almost overwhelming. -
Comment on Things to do and see in Munich in ~travel
Wobeck LinkI second the reccomendation of the Englischer Garten. Rent some bikes and you don't need to bring anything as there are multiple places to have a beer and some food. I reccomend a trip to Dachau....I second the reccomendation of the Englischer Garten. Rent some bikes and you don't need to bring anything as there are multiple places to have a beer and some food.
I reccomend a trip to Dachau. It's not for everyone, it can be quite moving. -
Comment on What are the best cover songs that reinterpret the original into a different genre, style, or mood? in ~music
Wobeck Link ParentGrace Jones has a great version of ring of fire.Grace Jones has a great version of ring of fire.
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Comment on Retired? Retiring? Considering retirement? in ~life
Wobeck LinkI retired recently and alot of my advice has already been covered. The only thing I'd like to add is this: Initially I had this odd feeling that I should be doing something more, almost like it...I retired recently and alot of my advice has already been covered. The only thing I'd like to add is this: Initially I had this odd feeling that I should be doing something more, almost like it was irresponsible or something. Then one day I realized it was that I had been taught early to be productive, do my share, that sort of thing. I then realized that retirement was simply part of my salary/benefits package. I've been working since I was a teenager and dammit I earned this.
I've since been just fine with it and feel much better about it all. -
Comment on Bags and backpacks! What do you look for, what do you use? in ~life.style
Wobeck LinkIn the past I've used Maxpedition bags. They make a wide variety of sizes and shapes, great MOLLE gear for adding accessories. They were well made and very durable. Currently I'm using a bag from...In the past I've used Maxpedition bags. They make a wide variety of sizes and shapes, great MOLLE gear for adding accessories. They were well made and very durable.
Currently I'm using a bag from Nutsac. Again, very durable and a good variety of sizes and styles. The waxed cotton material is water resistant, very durable, good looking and the scratches and scuffs can be wiped off.
I just love this so much. All the maga football fans must be going crazy because one of the teams in the playoffs doesn't deserve to be their because bigfoot manipulated the NFL and the other team is from San Francisco which isn't just part of California, but a very gay friendly city in California.