u/Angry_Toydarian

October is here and it’s time to throw the masterpiece that is Michael Jackson’s Thriller on repeat!

This album has to have some of the crispiest production of all time…

Picked up this very large boar moving through my deer camp property the other night. Appears to have some prey item in its mouth as well… rabbit? West Michigan... Black bears have been expanding their ranges significantly the past few years, I have to question whether the DNR is even close to their guess of approx. 1,200 bears in the LP… seen juvenile males outside of Lowell, Hudsonville, big rapids, white cloud just in past couple years. Has anyone else seen them recently in lower density areas. And if so, where at.

3 1965 offsets. Two are studiohands and live workhorses. Far right is for sale from Lilac Guitar Lounge

Curious what thoughts are on dressing up a cable knit or quality wool sweater (think semi-formal or business-leaning-casual). I’ve collected a number of sweaters in different patterns and colors while in Ireland and brought back to the US with me. They are easily my favorite clothing item to wear, layer, and play with color combos.

Seems thoughts can vary on whether a cable-knit or heavier sweater can work in a more formal setting. I personally love it when layered and with the right pants/accessories. What’re your thoughts?

Not sure about everyone else, but I get tired of choosing short-sleeved outfits to stay comfortable throughout the summer. Fall brings unlimited options to mix and match layers, colors, and accessories and I’m looking forward to it already.

Sweater is an oatmeal roll-neck Aran knit from Ireland, pants are Levi’s cargo fatigues.

Picked up one of these Conquest V.H.P. in the 36mm size, silver dial. I love Longines watches as simple, understated luxury. Wanted a good silver dial quartz that doesn’t break the bank and that I can travel with, wear while performing fieldwork, camping, etc.

Anyone have experience with these? My understanding is that the battery lasts for a reasonable amount of time, but I’m curious how much the battery saving mode actually prolongs battery life.

P.S. Kudos to anyone else who has a shared appreciation for fine watches and vintage guitars. Both perfectly-designed tools.

My 1965 Jazzmaster sitting pretty onstage before a show. It’s been a gradual process of becoming comfortable gigging this guitar in the few years I’ve owned it now, but there’s no other guitar I’d rather be playing.

Some other very cool vintage guitars in the background.

Anyone else have a vintage JM that you gig with regularly?

Feel free to shame me for overthinking this one, I’ve just gotten mixed input on how urgent of a repair this is. As far as I can tell, the shop I was at last way over-torqued the lugs after a tire rotation. Walked out to the vehicle yesterday morning to find one of them completely missing, as the lug stud had actually snapped off halfway down. Checked the others and they were way tighter than Toyota spec.

I will be getting it fixed soon, but would just like to ensure I’m not running the risk of the wheel evacuating itself while driving at highway speeds, in the meantime. I have seen video of that happening when someone was missing a lug nut, but I’d be planning to check the torque on the remaining lugs before driving.

2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5. Thank you

Sorry for the poor lighting, but absolutely love how this thing is the perfect vehicle for my buddies and my adventures. For most of my uses, it has been the ultimate fishing and camping rig. Rock solid reliable.

Tight lines to those of you getting after the trout season!

Hey all, I’ve been debating how deep I want to dive into the rabbit hole of suspension upgrades, and after several camping/hiking/fishing trips already this summer, I think I know where I’d like to start. For context, I am not one to jump for upgrades that aren’t essential or practical for my needs.

Basically, I think I’d like to replace my rear springs only for a little extra stiffness/maybe 1-1.5” of rear lift. This would be to accommodate for the rear end sagging under the load of my gear for a typical trip. The sag isn’t terrible, but it’s noticeable enough to bother me a bit.

Does anyone see any issues with doing a moderate rear spring upgrade while leaving the rest of my stock SR5 suspension alone for now (it still work fine for my uses and is not leaking or damaged). How much extra spring height could I go for without sacrificing suspension performance? I’m not looking for an obnoxious rake; just a bit of a better level when riding under a load. Lastly, any recommendation of a spring set that will fit these needs is much appreciated. Thanks!