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I’ve been given £350 to buy something nice that I usually wouldn’t spend money on, and I also lost my watch, so I’m thinking of buying a nice one that I won’t lose. I’m finding it really hard narrowing down so wondered if there’s a go-to handful of brands for this lower-end budget.
Looking for something really simple and clean; classic but not Roman numerals; white dial, date, leather strap. I’ve seen a few by Tissot/DW/Citizen that are nice to look at but maybe a bit too dressy for me, but also quite like the Hamilton Field watches with fabric straps, even though I’m not a wartime pilot. But would be up for seeing any similar recommendations.
Don’t know – is there anything to add or shall I just carry on scrolling?

Wish that I noted down what the stuff was, that I got given in 2013 at the pharmacy in NYC

Was it Aquaphor? Mine healed ok with that but the other side of my arm got a crazy rash under the clingfilm.

I’ve tried such a variety of things with each of my 15 tattoos and to be honest they’ve all healed in exactly the same way.

The spring should be tight enough to prevent this. Also tap it out on the edge of the basket instead of the handle. And you might be banging too hard.

Had a lovely holiday in PA55W0RD a couple of years ago.

What’s your recipe?

Are there any good cafes open around Charing Cross / St James / Piccadilly?

No fucks ever given.

Cheers! I actually read a few articles about it, really cool story and process. Didn’t realise the pyramids were unique to them, or at least used to be.

An American friend in NY says “quarter-of”, and I never remember what he means, and have to get him to clarify. He did live in England for a year, but I’ve never heard anyone English say “quarter-of”.

Quarter-of memes

Can’t you just make less?

Tell me about salt. Is Maldon just a successful branding story or is there more to it? Is there anything else people use and prefer? I don’t find Maldon salty enough and have to put about 20p’s worth in every meal. But the crystals look cool and so does the box on the shelf.

This is like when someone describes a dream and I just zone out because literally anything could happen next

I agree but that sentence took me three (slow) attempts to process

Wow, even the coffee thread just got lufugussed...

Is that when you squeeze the bag to release the CO2?

Haha “suggestive”

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Choose the least faffy one (there will be faff) that makes 500ml in one pass, brew straight into a flask, pour one cup and have the other one later? Clever or V60 02?
Although I would personally go Technivorm if I were you, I think the worktop footprint is justified for something you enjoy so regularly.

Edit: there you go, three people simultaneously suggested a flask

Try stopping the shot at the desired weight and check the time, rather than running it for the desired time. It’ll just be a quicker dial-in. Like @mmccarthy said, don’t obsess over the “correct” numbers, but I’m sure you’ll need to be somewhere in the 23-32 second area, keeping your dose and yield constant. Dose is the most important, then yield, then time.

Tamping – just do it nice, straight and firm without breaking your wrist, and let go. Don’t bother twisting or spinning as it can actually ruin the coffee bed. Don’t stress if it’s not shiny on top, it’s about to be crushed by 9 bars of water. And a simple firm tamp is more easily repeatable, meaning you can just adjust the grind size and keep everything else constant.

Getting some cheap scales to weigh your beans and water will make a massive difference also.

100% this, also because you might find you’re eyeballing too much coffee so you could actually save money in the long run.

Baratza Encore here too, couldn’t wish for much else at £140. Simple and small.

Well I wasn’t going to listen to it but you have piqued my interest

Rebecca Black’s song Friday is ten years old today. I have this forum to thank for that.

Yeah tried restarting a few times, just realised I could try updating from 14.3 to 14.4 but I doubt that’s it!

Anyone know why my iPhone 8 battery is so shit? Twice now, once last year and now again, it’s just started draining really quickly. I can see the percentage go down as I type. No other apps open. Battery settings say health is at 83%. Top apps for usage are like gmail or iMessages, nothing big. Doesn’t seem to be NHS app or anything. I’ve had it for about a year and a half.
I’d look into replacing it but I’ve gone about six months with it being good between these blips.

Just had a quick look and I’d guess it will work fine, but probably build up loads of internal mess in a short time. Probably easy to replace

Most bags are resealable and have a valve for the gases to escape, just stick on a shelf away from direct sun and strong smells. Probably not in a cupboard that stinks of those spices you bought when you moved in seven years ago.