Thanks, Joe! I agree there are days a DFS is just a frustration-free shave.

Thanks Andrew!

Thanks Charlie! I was not a happy camper during this gym freeze! I couldn't wait to use the gym again!

Thanks Jason. We intend to visit our friends at some point. We always have fun when we get together, and B.C. looks absolutely gorgeous. They tell us that the island clears out after summer is over, i.e. the hippies leave. They've been busy the past couple of weeks helping friends rebuild their chicken coops. Apparently, a hungry bear has been tearing into them and getting the chickens.

On paper, thermo and French look pretty similar.

Nice shave i completely forgot about menthol Monday lol!

Thanks Jason! My employer extended WFH until July 31st 2021 which is crazy. Some days I'm done by 3 PM... usually because my shop is calling, and other days I am still working at 10 PM. I feel blessed to have a job and feel secure financially, but I've decided my life needs some balance.

So, I'm back on 30DC and I'm making brushes. I'm thinking it's time to convert the small lathe I don't use anymore to a CNC lathe. That or build a 4th axis for my mill. Choices, choices.

It blows my mind to think we could still be under "lock down" until well into next year. I don't doubt it, though. I'm thankful, Evan, for your job situation.

Tantalum futures are beginning to look attractive from an investment point of view. Pundits are predicting that pandemic-related increases in shaving brush handle production will put a squeeze on supply. Just between us, OK. Mum's the word.

Excellent setup, Mark!

Maybe he lives there?

Thanks, Jason! I've got a long way to go with this tube...and the full backup as well. If this wasn't a hobby for me, I could use Palmolive Menthol daily and be just fine.
I see why so many people harvest these Omega knots for other handles.

Unfortunately, college was the last time I regularly went to the gym.

I was sure of the existence when I was a young kid! In Salish (the local Indigenous band/language in the area where I grew up) it was called Sasq’ets, hence the anglicized version. I wanted so badly to believe...

Your current plan seems like a sound one - and it obviously is working for you.
This summer I crossed over the 200 mark a bit for the first time, so I'll be doing something soon the change that. The only time I've ever really adhered to a diet was after being hospitalized for high blood pressure 5 years ago. The Doc suggested the D.A.S.H. diet, which was developed for hypertension. I tracked my food at that point and it really worked (for the BP) and I lost weight too. Basically it's just a low sodium, high fiber, potassium rich, balanced diet. I should probably get back on board with that, however, my BP is still good at this point and I have been off the Lisinopril for a couple years now. Just a daily multivitamin and low dose aspirin for me these days.

Well, that's 20 yrs for you and double that time for me.

Good for you, Andrew!

I'm still holding out hope!

Thanks Andrew! It sounds like you already know what works for you, and congrats for successfully managing your weight and BP. That's a huge win.

After some research and discussion with my family doc, I take a daily multi, a low dose aspirin (history of blood clots), Omega 3 (family heart disease history), magnesium citrate (helps manage nighttime muscle cramps), and a probiotic (for gut happiness).

I've had success using a free phone app (and website) called Lose It! It simply helps me keep track of food, exercise, and weight. I quickly learned that I can't eat 6 Cracker Barrel biscuits or drink a quart of milk with breakfast and meet my daily calorie target. I also weigh my foods on an inexpensive digital scale to keep me honest on portion sizes. (My little scale goes with me on trips too. I've even taken it to a restaurant to see how much soft serve ice cream I was dispensing for myself.) I frequently eat double portions of some foods, but I have to budget for them.

Last Monday was my "off the rails day," and I had to compensate the rest of the week. I still ended up a bit over budget for the week, but it wasn't bad.



Best wishes on your health journey. Let's continue to encourage each other!

Wonderful shave and photo Andrew.