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by Barry
Mon Nov 01, 2021 7:09 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Apple watch
Replies: 8
Views: 3993

Re: Apple watch

I have an Apple Watch 4 and when I was able to use it at the gym I did. The smaller watch is definitely small and too small for me. My wrists aren’t all that big but I have a Catalyst watch band which is highly protective but adds a lot of bulk to the watch. It’s not a smart watch band. I like the f...
by Barry
Wed Oct 20, 2021 2:12 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Watches, watches, watches (caution: modem burner)
Replies: 146
Views: 65059

Re: Watches, watches, watches (caution: modem burner)

I bought some lum-tec watches. I looked them up and a few have increased in value but not by much. I will try to sell these soon. I don't need the money but right now they're just taking up space. The Abyss 400m-2 looks the coolest to me. I use an Apple Watch now anyways. I put it in a Catalyst watc...
by Barry
Tue Oct 05, 2021 5:17 pm
Forum: Cooking & Recipes
Topic: Blackstone grill
Replies: 8
Views: 4136

Re: Blackstone grill

There’s a new griddle that fits on top of the eyes of a stovetop I forget the name of it. I considered buying one but they are heavy and there’s the issue of the removing it because you can’t really cook pots on top of it. They sell a half’s size model thst covers two eyes but I think you need to us...
by Barry
Thu May 06, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Undershirts / Tshirts
Replies: 10
Views: 5585

Re: Undershirts / Tshirts

I wear different brands of "sweat block" style t-shirts. They have padding under the armpits and work like a charm. The heather gray / off white colors do not show through dress shirts. These types of shirts have been a game changer for me. The only drawback is the price... they're not exa...
by Barry
Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: ShutterBug Shaver
Topic: Plumbing!
Replies: 41
Views: 17499

Re: Plumbing!

Plumbing.jpeg This is how I get daily blood tests and infusions. The tube travels under the skin, loops over the collar bone and dives down the internal jugular to just above the heart. Wishing you well. I have something similar. I’m on a one week on two weeks off cycle. They use my port for CT sca...
by Barry
Tue Mar 30, 2021 8:50 am
Forum: Skin Care & Hair Care
Topic: Deodorant
Replies: 20
Views: 13119

Re: Deodorant

I use a deodorant stone. I need to wipe it under each armpit for about a minute and afterwards it works like a charm. No odor whatsoever for the day and sometimes it lasts until the next morning or longer. I think the "alum" in the stone is different than the aluminum that's used in antipe...
by Barry
Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:32 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Caswell-Massey Shaving Cream
Replies: 7
Views: 6606

Re: Caswell-Massey Shaving Cream

The last time I tried a Caswell-Massey shaving cream was over 10 years ago. If I recall it was sort of a "whipped" type of shaving cream and I didn't care for it. I remember way back when a lot of the traditional men's toiletries companies switched to from firmer to lighter shaving creams....
by Barry
Tue Feb 02, 2021 3:33 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: COVID survivors
Replies: 49
Views: 20273

Re: COVID survivors

I’m honestly terrified of it. I started a new chemotherapy treatment regimen. I basically stay indoors, get groceries delivered, and take medical transport to all of my appointments.

I might pick up certain prescriptions but outside of that and the above I avoid everything and everyone.
by Barry
Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:32 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: New hobby: drone flying and video creation
Replies: 12
Views: 7326

Re: New hobby: drone flying and video creation

Nice videos! I had a couple of small to tiny quadcopters but I gave them to my friend's son after a move. My new place has sprinkler heads throughout and it would be a disaster if one of the quads hit one of them. I lived in DC for over twenty years and owned a few that I could fly outdoors. Unfortu...
by Barry
Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Intensity of Scent - Castle Forbes and Truefitt & Hill CREAMS
Replies: 4
Views: 6659

Re: Intensity of Scent - Castle Forbes and Truefitt & Hill CREAMS

The Truefitt & Hill Almond Shave Cream is discontinued too. I picked up a few tubs of it because I like the scent.
by Barry
Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Face masks
Replies: 40
Views: 18780

Re: Face masks

I wear a mask outdoors and obviously at stores. To be honest I am doing my best to avoid others as much as I can. I went through my fifth experience with a rare form of cancer in December. I was experiencing arm pain and scheduled an appointment with my orthopedic oncologist. She took one look at my...
by Barry
Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Asian Movies
Replies: 12
Views: 6607

Re: Asian Movies





Takeshi Miike is excellent.
by Barry
Sun Apr 05, 2020 3:46 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Does anybody miss the old days and getting a barber Shop Shave?
Replies: 17
Views: 9631

Re: Does anybody miss the old days and getting a barber Shop Shave?

I searched through some old posts and found a few from October 2005. AAJC and I met at a barbershop that was located in a famous former hotel in Richmond, VA. I think that was my second barbershop shave. The old days.... I'd have to double check the post but I'm pretty sure I was hacked up a bit at ...
by Barry
Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:19 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Your best concert experience
Replies: 27
Views: 12836

Re: Your best concert experience

Back around 1990-1991 when I was in college I went to one of the best concerts I'd ever experienced. Members of The Specials and The Beat (or the English Beat as they were known here in the USA) toured as The Special Beat. It was amazing and loads of fun. I actually just found a video of the group p...
by Barry
Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:35 am
Forum: Skin Care & Hair Care
Topic: What bath soap are you using right now?
Replies: 582
Views: 202218

Re: What bath soap are you using right now?

Switched over to Aveeno unscented. I like it a lot.
by Barry
Thu Aug 29, 2019 11:18 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: What are you reading?
Replies: 1290
Views: 262308

Re: What are you reading?

Currently reading 3 books.

The Pioneers by David McCullough

Elevation by Stephen King (I'll finish that today, it's a short book and I put it down for a day or two).

How to Become a Federal Criminal : An Illustrated Handbook for the Aspiring Offender by Mike Chase
by Barry
Sun Sep 09, 2018 1:31 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Day travel bag
Replies: 6
Views: 2959

Re: Day travel bag

I have a Kriega but it’s probably not your style. I don’t ride a motorcycle but I wanted a dry pack. I have the 100% waterproof
Version.

They also make the Kriega Urban EDC Messenger bag. I haven’t read much about that one but it looks cool to me.
by Barry
Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:51 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Kitchen knives
Replies: 65
Views: 20143

Re: Kitchen knives

I sharpened two knives with the Trizor XV. The first knife was a Cuisinart chef's knife that I won for something or another at a grocery store. It's a very cheap knife and I used it for everything. I don't particularly like it primarily because of the the way it feels in my hand. I did my best to ge...
by Barry
Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:20 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Kitchen knives
Replies: 65
Views: 20143

Re: Kitchen knives

Funny that this thread popped up. I'm actually headed out today to pick up a Trizor XV sharpener.

Looking forward to getting my knives back in good shape on my own.