FOH: A Week In Pictures.

[Rhinoww]

On 8/26/2021 at 8:13 PM, Chibearsv said:

Outside work is done. We are loving it. Heated pavilion is my new happy place!

Looks great. Let it rain. Let it snow. Enjoy the new space

[Rhinoww]

On 8/27/2021 at 1:52 PM, Chibearsv said:

Oh, it'll be there.  I can't bring myself to spend the crazy big bucks on a "weatherproof" TV since I'll be crazy pissed off when it inevitably fails.  Wife Ok'd mounting a TV on the wall of the house but I think that would look like crap which is certainly a weird turn of events.  I've got my 48" garage tv with a wireless cable box that I can plop out there on a table whenever I want. 

The TV on a stand with wheels with wifi box is a good solution. I did that for a year. I mounted my indoor 55 Walmart Black Friday tv on my porch outside recently though. It’s been up a month and has yet to fail. I’m “making money” but it is very sheltered. I’m trying to wait a year if I can in the hopes the outdoor tv prices fall. Soon though they will only be a few boxes of Cubans anyway. 
 

issue I’m having is brightness. Tv is in full shade so ok but the outdoor tvs are really just brighter. Will let you know if temps are an issue later. 
 

Enjoy that outdoor space. Will come in handy for sure. 
 

[Chibearsv]

5 minutes ago, Rhinoww said:

The TV on a stand with wheels with wifi box is a good solution. I did that for a year. I mounted my indoor 55 Walmart Black Friday tv on my porch outside recently though. It’s been up a month and has yet to fail. I’m “making money” but it is very sheltered. I’m trying to wait a year if I can in the hopes the outdoor tv prices fall. Soon though they will only be a few boxes of Cubans anyway. 
 

issue I’m having is brightness. Tv is in full shade so ok but the outdoor tvs are really just brighter. Will let you know if temps are an issue later. 
 

Enjoy that outdoor space. Will come in handy for sure. 
 

I’ve been looking at those stands with a shelf for the box. Also contemplating a permanent mount with a quick release to make it easy to move in and out. 

[Nevrknow]

Woke up to a trickle of water going across the garage. ?? WTH??

CPVC transition above the expansion tank. Cheap quick and easy fix. 👍🏻
 

Notice the new white pipe? 😂

30 minutes later and WHEW! It’s Miller time!

[Rhinoww]

25 minutes ago, Chibearsv said:

I’ve been looking at those stands with a shelf for the box. Also contemplating a permanent mount with a quick release to make it easy to move in and out. 

Wish you were closer. You could have mine. Bought it on Amazon. Its in our storage room now waiting for March madness when I may have 2 tvs on the porch. A bit less than $100 for one w a wide base - need to be ready for a breeze with a sail of a tv. 

[Frozen North]

View from our campsite in Banff Alberta 

[Connoisseur Kim]

ShaveBowl Traveler Stone White Shaving Bowl, Herold Solingen 85J Russian Leather & Slate Paddle Strop, and Kurobara Honpo Tsubaki Camellia Oil from Korean online B&M just arrived to my house today.  The only thing left is Ralf Aust Carbon Steel 6/8" Spanish Point Straight Razor with Rosewood Scales and I'll definitely buy moar 24:24 CCs after I get dat straight razor 😃.

[Kaptain Karl]

Another weekend with some beautiful fish!

[Habana Mike]

7 hours ago, Kaptain Karl said:

Another weekend with some beautiful fish!

I need to fish with you! I'll bring the cigars...

[Frozen North]

DAMMIT, those salmon would be delicious 🤤 

[Connoisseur Kim]

At last, Ralf Aust Carbon Steel 6/8" Spanish Point Straight Razor with Rosewood Scales arrived to my house today. It's absolutely cool and classy with the oomph of its carbon Steel 6/8" Spanish point blade. My Korean FOH BOTLs also told me it's definitely heirloom grade German straight razor for sure. Can't wait to use it for beard trimming and prepare myself to focus on FOH 24:24 CCs once again 😃!

One bad news is I requested to add jimps (serrated edge to prevent SR being slipped from fingers) and engraved spine when I ordered that straight razor from Ralf Aust, but I noticed he forgot to add an engraved spine option. So, I requested a partial refund for engraved spine to him via Paypal and hope that I'll get partial refund in someday.

Update: I just got an notification email from Paypal that I'm eligible for partial refund from Ralf Aust 😄.

 

[Fuzz]

7 hours ago, Connoisseur Kim said:

 

 

Time to change your name to Sweeney Todd.

Though, for a second, I thought you were going to shave with this blade.

[Connoisseur Kim]

8 hours ago, Fuzz said:

Time to change your name to Sweeney Todd.
Though, for a second, I thought you were going to shave with this blade.

Much agreed @Fuzz! I just used this SR for beard trimming and it did its job extraordinary well especially lining up my beard although I got some nicks on my face 😃.

I should set Sweeney Todd as a second nickname as well 😄

Note. A blade on the first picture is the freebie fruit/cheese/beef/fish knife made by Aust, which I didn't expect at all
 

[Connoisseur Kim]

I got a first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine jab today. Surprisingly, it wasn't painful at all compare to straight razor nicks and cuts that could be real pain in the butt. The resumption of Kimfessions Series is almost drawing near and CCE from @Habana Mike's CC gift will be reviewed in the next Kimfessions Series (date is TBD) 😄

In Korea, a digital COVID-19 vaccine certificate like a picture below will be issued on a smartphone app called COOV along with a paper certificate if you get a COVID-19 vaccine. 

[Devo]

On 8/27/2021 at 10:13 AM, Chibearsv said:

Outside work is done. We are loving it. Heated pavilion is my new happy place!

Great looking Portillos cup!!  And, love the work too...

[Chibearsv]

16 minutes ago, Devo said:

 

Nice catch!  That's a weekly lunch stop for me; char Polish dressed like a hot dog

[Kaptain Karl]

On 9/5/2021 at 8:40 PM, Habana Mike said:

I need to fish with you! I'll bring the cigars...

Let me know when!!!

[El Presidente]

[El Presidente]

I love my Sundays!

 

 

[GVan]

The wife and I were visiting (and babysitting) our grandchildren over the Labor Day holiday in Maryland while their parents were attending a wedding.  Our Son-in-law always wanted a fire pit in the backyard.  We had previously discussed where he wanted it so ....  I decided that a weekend project was in order.  Wow, was he surprised when they came home from the wedding - we used it every night with the grandchildren roasting marshmallows over the fire!  

Of course, I had to christen the fire pit with a Boli PC.

If you look closely, you'll see an orange chalk line drawn around the fire pit - this was my youngest grandchild's idea of a "safety line" or a  "do not cross line" when grandpa was building the fire pit -- pretty funny -- I loved it!

[Mr. Japan]

..and here we go with the second wedding .

My son Stefano kenji and his lovely wife Sara that some of you have met at AMICIgar in Maiori.

 

 

 

 

[BrightonCorgi]

3 hours ago, Mr. Japan said:

..and here we go with the second wedding .

My son Stefano kenji and his lovely wife Sara that some of you have met at AMICIgar in Maiori.

Congratulations and Mazel Tov.

 

 

 

[BrightonCorgi]

On 8/28/2021 at 6:03 PM, Lomey said:

Roasted some peppers and onions to add to fresh veggies. Everything is from the garden except for the lime. My wife made homemade chips to go with it. Turned out great!
 

How is it to grow onions?  Wife wants to do so next season.   Do you have a separate area in your garden or grow them in buckets?  We do the same with broiling and blending like you do.  We end up vacuum sealing & freezing two cup bags for use over the year.

[El Presidente]

3 hours ago, Mr. Japan said:

..and here we go with the second wedding .

My son Stefano kenji and his lovely wife Sara that some of you have met at AMICIgar in Maiori.

 

 

 

 

Fantastic 

Looking great!

[teamrandr]

Having a blast in the Kentucky mountains.   7 mile hike to a beautiful waterfall.  Now relaxing by the fire with a Ex4.