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[bicycleradical]

Dallas is hotter than DC.

Dallas Average Temperatures

August: High 97, Low 77
September: High 90, Low 70
October: High 80, Low 59

DC Average Temperatures
August: High 88, Low 69
September: High 82, Low 62
October: High 70, Low 49

Source: https://weather.com/

 

[smittycl]

It is likely my fault. I moved from Florida here end of 2011. I brought the heat 🕺🏻

You must have brought some “Florida Man” vibes as well after that dude stole an ambulance on I-395 a few days ago! 😂

 

[Easily Amused]

People who lived here in the 1990s always remark there was more snow in those times.

It did. '93, '94, 95, and '96. I was in college here for most of them, heavy snows, lots of fun trudging through it all on cancelled class days.

Warm weather is arriving earlier, staying later, summers are hotter and wetter, winters are shorter and milder.

And yet Easily Amused still manages to stay cool...

 

[smittycl]

And yet Easily Amused still manages to stay cool...

I can’t argue with that!

 

[jonathanS]

Dallas is hotter than DC.

Dallas Average Temperatures

August: High 97, Low 77
September: High 90, Low 70
October: High 80, Low 59

DC Average Temperatures
August: High 88, Low 69
September: High 82, Low 62
October: High 70, Low 49

Source: https://weather.com/

Yes, but for tailoring, it's not, because DC you walk, Dallas you drive. So Dallas AC vs. DC no AC, not a close call.

DC summers always sucked, with potential for bad rains & thunderstorms.

 

[Kangnamstyles]

It did. '93, '94, 95, and '96. I was in college here for most of them, heavy snows, lots of fun trudging through it all on cancelled class days.



And yet Easily Amused still manages to stay cool...

I remember those 90s storms.

We had just moved here from Michigan in 92. I was so confused about the existence of snow days and why roads weren’t clear

 

[WoolyLamb]

You must have brought some “Florida Man” vibes as well after that dude stole an ambulance on I-395 a few days ago! 😂

You know I saw a news bit the other day that a Florida man was sucked into a sinkhole. I was saddened because he seemed the most interesting man on the planet.

 

[smittycl]

Was an empty nester for a few glorious years then wifey's Nephew came to stay with us and finish High School. Got him off to college yesterday! Celebrating at the Green Pig.

 

[professor]

Good morning. This aging man is in need of some new eyeglasses. I've had good luck with Moda Optic in Bethesda/Rockville (nice selection from outside of the Luxottica empire and the owner has a good eye, I think), but any other shops in the DMV that others like?

 

[jonathanS]

Good morning. This aging man is in need of some new eyeglasses. I've had good luck with Moda Optic in Bethesda/Rockville (nice selection from outside of the Luxottica empire and the owner has a good eye, I think), but any other shops in the DMV that others like?

EyeRX in downtown DC or Chevy chase. Never been to Chevy chase, but assuming their brands / selection is the same. I like salt optical frames & they have a decent selection. I’d look for quality frames you’re looking for, then do a store search near you to narrow down your selection. Also, usually stores that carry good frames carry other good frames. For example, eyerx carries tom ford.

 

[Easily Amused]

Good morning. This aging man is in need of some new eyeglasses. I've had good luck with Moda Optic in Bethesda/Rockville (nice selection from outside of the Luxottica empire and the owner has a good eye, I think), but any other shops in the DMV that others like?

My go-to is Georgetown Optician - a mix of independents and Luxottica empire brands/makers. They have a few DC locations and one in Tysons Galleria. There's also Morganthal Frederics in the Citycenter (and online).

 

[smittycl]

Good morning. This aging man is in need of some new eyeglasses. I've had good luck with Moda Optic in Bethesda/Rockville (nice selection from outside of the Luxottica empire and the owner has a good eye, I think), but any other shops in the DMV that others like?

I used Voorthuis for my reading glasses. They carry the Japanese brand Masunaga which I really like.

My regular glasses (I normally wear contacts but use these as a back up) are the German brand Lunor from Georgetown Optician. They also carry Oliver Peoples sunglasses.

Neither Masunaga or Lunor are part of Luxottica (last time I looked anyway)

Voorthuis Optician Washington DC Eye Doctor Northern Virginia

Voorthuis Opticians is Washington’s top family-owned and operated optician. We provide excellent customer service, impeccable quality, and the greatest range of high-end frames in the area.

voorthuis.com

Best eyewear in Washington DC &amp

High end eye wear and optical services in Georgetown Washington DC, 14th Street NW, Eastern Market DC and Tysons Corner Virginia.

www.georgetownoptician.com

MASUNAGA1905

増永眼鏡の各種ブランドと、直営店「MASUNAGA 1905」および取扱店のご案内。

www.masunaga1905.com

https://lunor.com/en/

 

[professor]

EyeRX in downtown DC or Chevy chase. Never been to Chevy chase, but assuming their brands / selection is the same. I like salt optical frames & they have a decent selection. I’d look for quality frames you’re looking for, then do a store search near you to narrow down your selection. Also, usually stores that carry good frames carry other good frames. For example, eyerx carries tom ford.

Interesting. I actually use the eye doctor at EyeRX (in Chevy Chase), but I've never thought about getting my glasses there.

 

[Texasmade]

Good morning. This aging man is in need of some new eyeglasses. I've had good luck with Moda Optic in Bethesda/Rockville (nice selection from outside of the Luxottica empire and the owner has a good eye, I think), but any other shops in the DMV that others like?

I know this isn't exactly local but if you can swing it, go to Paris and get some bespoke glasses from Maison Bonnet. Mine ran me about $2700 after VAT refund but they fit much better than anything I've ever worn. I used to hate wearing glasses and would always wear the crap out of my contacts. Now I wear my glasses all the time and only wear my contacts to the gym.

 

[professor]

I know this isn't exactly local but if you can swing it, go to Paris and get some bespoke glasses from Maison Bonnet. Mine ran me about $2700 after VAT refund but they fit much better than anything I've ever worn. I used to hate wearing glasses and would always wear the crap out of my contacts. Now I wear my glasses all the time and only wear my contacts to the gym.

This might be the most SF reply ever. Love it.

Me: Honey, I'm just going to look at some new glasses.
Wife: Cool. Where are you going?
Me: Paris. BRB.