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Originally Posted by Romp 

 

Whats a macro? saw you and Oli talk about it 

Macro-nutrient - protein, carbohydrates and fat. Some believe that you need to consume specific proportions of each in a certain ratio.

All you guys are damn fit!

What do you do for exercise DB?

Not sure what the fuss is about- balanced diet, regular meals, no snacking, exercise....

While you guys talk about diet, I am thinking of foie gras d'oie, escargot in garlic butter, duck confit with potatoes fried in duck fat, mille feuille, chocolate cake, etc.  But I also think about fisherman congee, noodle soups, salads and fruits.  I think you get the picture.  I am off for lunch, laksa I think.

Not sure if it's appropriate to post here, but I have a new pair of Loake 1880 Churchill that I ordered in the wrong size. Instead of sending back to the UK for ~$100, would like to sell them.

They are size Euro 44 and are black and brand new in box. I'm in Brisbane but can post interstate. Looking for $250

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Originally Posted by California Dreamer 


This is what the fuss is about. People handing out ill-informed and wrong advice. (Snacking is actually encouraged by every dietitian I've seen over the last 3 years).

It may seem like I'm going over the top, but it is a worry that some people may actually listen to the inexpert opinions here and do themselves harm.

I don't say I'm an expert, but I've had to consult many of them, I know what their advice is and I know it is backed up by solid research, not by people spouting off half-informed cliches. I have also seen what happens to people like me who don't take that advice: blindness, gangrene, limb loss, tooth loss, gout, none of it is pretty.

Sometimes it is worth acknowledging when we are in over our heads when we spout our opinions, and maybe just stick to stuff we actually know something about.

It is obvious you feel strongly about this, but there is actually no universal panacea. I only talk about what has worked for me, may not work for everyone. I have not professed to be an expert in anything.

And it may be more constructive if you focus on the content of the whole post (which was mean to be jovial and conversational with some attempted humour), rather than nitpicking on the one issue of snacking without any further elaboration.  Unless you have seen a decent sample size of dietitian, the plural of anecdote is not data.

Honestly, I am pretty sure you can find a more engaging and civil way to express yourself than the efforts contributed so far.

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Originally Posted by Selvaggio 

I have some black shell (in a full brogue) and, whilst I like it, I agree that calf is better for a formal black captoe. For me the real appeal of shell is the lustre you get in the #8, cigar and similar colours. You don't get that in black.

You do, however, get a fairly glossy finish all over. Some have said this looks a bit plasticky. I wouldn't go that far, in fact I like the easy-care nature of it, but I think for a very formal shoe the sublty of calf is a bit nicer.

Also, small point...the thickness of the hide creates an slight indentation around the joins such as the lace holes. Calf is "flatter". And, finally, with shell, you're going to get waves - youve gotta be okay with waves.

Its a close run thing. I have a pair of cap toes in cigar shell. I love them - mostly for the colour. Still think, if I went the same shoe in black it would be calf.

Thanks heaps for that.  I am not sure whether I can accept waves on a formal black captoe.

Any advice on picking out/differentiating the quality of calf leather? 

As an aside to shoe care, for all those mirror shine fiends out there, I really like the effects of the application of a final layer of neutral wax with alcohol/whiskey.