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RIP, Ed and Rupert... HS

I have to admit, that car is as classic and classy as it gets in that platform. Not my cup of tea, but it's a looker. HS

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So far the Onyx Coffee Lab selections have been great. My favorite thus far of three I've sampled is the Columbian Rio Paez. Very forward apple note which is a treat. High quality stuff...thumbs up for the caffeine inclined.... HS

It does! We need a wrist shot, ER... HS

Looks very retro, ER. I like it. Sorry about the NS...you're far too young to be dealing with that. HS

Oh my... HS

I looked at them. Might do one of these days. I've got a couple of NATO's for another watch that should work for a test spin. If I ever get the JR band off of it I might just try them. Haven't quite got there with the NATO's thus far other than on a more casual watch. I'm behind the times...LOL HS

Awesomely! Look forward to seeing them, ER. You're spot on. I've seen some amazing Speedies with all kinds of bands. I don't mix it up much...I should do. Just easier for me to grab a watch and go. Maybe that will change once I retire... Or not...LOL. HS

Very cool, ER. Surprised they didn't include some wrist shots for context. Hopefully you'll post some so we can see how it looks on you. Might be an option for my FOIS. I'm still enamored with the JR alligator band. I never put on the beads of rice band on my Aquascaphe...always have the blue rubber one as it's so comfortable and suits the watch IMO, but who knows... HS

I've been consuming coffee at home more rapidly than normal due to the work at home rotation I've been on a couple of weeks. That ends after the holiday we're celebrating Stateside on Monday, but my coffee stores were low so I pulled the trigger on some Onyx Coffee Labs goodies....a sample pack and a couple of Indonesian roasts that looked interesting. Reason I'm posting is an app I use found a code IWASNAUGHTY that saved me 15% and shipping is free on orders over $25 right now. Thought I'd share... HS

I've had the opportunity to spend time with all the Heart roasters coffees purchased using the Chemex and the French Press (even the Hoffman method a time or two). I do recommend the sample pack #2 which included two Ethiopians and two Kenyan coffees, described as more fruit and flower. I also added a 12oz bag of Columbian La Toma to enjoy the free shipping. A few observations: they choose and handle the coffees well. Very approachable roasts. The beans look attractive (of varying sizes depending on variety) with very few broken bits and they are roasted to medium based on the five coffees which is a sweet spot for my tastes. My favorite has been the Ethiopian Gedeb which has notes of rose oil, peach and sugarcane. I have to say their descriptions are more sophisticated than I am accustomed to and, frankly, I can sometimes identify. One of the Kenyans was my next favorite. Overall, I'm pleased this thread has me casting my net wider...I can be a creature of habit (understatement...). I believe I'll try Onyx Coffee Lab next once I start running low... HS

RIP, Mssr. Glenn. Godspeed, Fred Willard. Just watched an American Pie movie with neighbors. You made me smile, sir... https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/fred-willard-best-in-show-actor-dead-obit-1000942/ HS

RIP, Mr. Horn. Godspeed, Little Richard... You paved a way for many a performer. Thank you for all the entertainment. HS

Godspeed, Don... I was born in Miami and recall as a pup the city exploding on the second Super Bowl win back to back. It was something. Great memories of a class act. RIP, Mr. Greenfied... HS

Best of luck, Dan. On the coffee note, I expect my consumption will normalize now that we're opening our offices back up on a staggered basis. I was going in every third week as I had a designation that allowed it. Good for mixing things up for me, but even those days I'd brew a nice latte before I left. I've gotten caffeine spoiled... HS

New batch of coffees today. Sipping my first cup of one of the Ethiopians. Packaging is very nice as is their mission statement. They roast to my tastes...more to the medium side. I'll report back with more meaningful thoughts once I've gotten to spend some cups with them. HS

I've done a crappy job of keeping up here. Hopefully not posted already... HS

My wife has a Garmin I bought her for Xmas and she's a fan. Wears it more than her Omega or Cartier anniversary gifts. Not my thing, but more power to those that are into it. I love audio, video, automobile, laptop, tablet and mobile phone tech. Interconnectivity is a bonus. The smart watch has not called me given the mobility a phone offers but I expect I'm missing something. Won't keep me up at night, though...LOL. HS

I have a vehicle habit that I struggle with...LOL. HS

Stunning collection, ER! Truly. I'm not that far along. I've been struggling to figure out what the sweet spot is for number of watches for me personally. I have a few I hardly ever wear now. Not super fancy, but nice watches that are attractive in my eyes. First world problems... HS

ER, I love it. Super happy with the Jean Rousseau alligator strap I had made with the deployant clasp...that was a game changer for the watch both in wearability and aesthetics for me. The 39mm is a sweet spot for me given I also have a relatively small wrist. I've included a crappy pic which doesn't do it justice, but it's the best I have at the moment. As for the gin, you really need to address that gap! My bar has never been so loaded and my liver has never worked as hard as since this virus arrived... HS

Beautiful pieces, ER! I always wear mechanicals so that decision is for me. On occasion I have been curious about an Apple watch but...no. They don't look visually appealing to me up to this point. Old school I guess. I've been mixing it up when I go out. Mostly the 39mm Oyster, but the Omega FOIS on the croc band is hard to pass up for long. I've been using the blue gilt Baltic Aquascape as my beater and it's been great. I mean serious repeated beatings and keeps great time. Never take off the rubber strap as it is so comfortable and suits the watch well IMO. My older son keeps sniping it during vacations. If he nails a close to perfect semester at university I told him it's his... TBD. HS Been using my Aquascaphe for going to the range...a good bit with zero issues thus far. Great beater. HS

LOL. Have you taken a look at the Hamilton Khaki line? Super clean and great value for money, but perhaps the dial is a touch busy for you. Worth a look if you have not, IMO. HS

Looks like you are definitely in the exploratory phase which is a good thing. Figure out what you want. The G-Shock above has nothing in common with the pilot style watches presented previously. This thing is uuuuuuuuge, has no numerals on the face, is a chrono...I could go on. That's a big watch so hopefully you've got a wrist that can carry it. The good thing is you can beat on it and it will keep on going. Happy hunting. HS