swgpotter
swgpotter t1_iwuzurk wrote
Reply to comment by cleverlane in TIL The first house in Cleveland to have electricity got its power from the first automatic electric turbine. The turbine was built in 1888 for the home of Charles F. Brush and provide continuous power for 20 years. by jamescookenotthatone
If you're named after your father, like George W Bush, it's pretty common.
swgpotter t1_iw7kicx wrote
Reply to comment by canteen_boy in BIFL 2022 Winter Gear Request thread! by Robot_ninja_pirate
Holy smokes, that sucks. Quality seems really to have gone down the tube.
swgpotter t1_iw4s6wf wrote
Reply to comment by mega-husky in BIFL 2022 Winter Gear Request thread! by Robot_ninja_pirate
Interesting. I bought a pair when I moved to Winnipeg and wore them a bunch every winter for 9 years.
swgpotter t1_iw09fcs wrote
Sorel boots
swgpotter t1_ir3i2t5 wrote
Reply to Shoes like Crocs but tougher? by MoadSnake
Super Birki or Birki Air
swgpotter t1_j0x7xlp wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Second this. I bought a Wustoff in 1989 for my first job in a good kitchen. Used it hard commercially for 6 years and hard at home since. Great blade.