The Official-ish DC Thread

[Easily Amused]

Where can I pick up a copy of The Rake magazine without driving into DC...

Havent seen it in usual B&N type of stores...

If you're looking for back issues, I have four-five years worth, 2016-2020.

 

[dc_slicker]

I think B&N actually does carry it. Just ask them.

I guess I never looked for it before and when I tried to search their site there were no results. But it won’t hurt to ask to make sure. Thank you sir

 

[dc_slicker]

If you're looking for back issues, I have four-five years worth, 2016-2020.

Wow. Worth keeping those? I toss my free copy of GQ in a recycling bin whenever I see it in my mailbox. That magazine is def a garbage.

I was just going to flip through it to see if I would want to subscribe for 1 or 2 year subscription. I heard about this magazine here and then someone mentioned it as their favorite magazine to read and learn. Hence the interest.

I assume you are active subscriber

 

[Easily Amused]

Wow. Worth keeping those? I toss my free copy of GQ in a recycling bin whenever I see it in my mailbox. That magazine is def a garbage.

I was just going to flip through it to see if I would want to subscribe for 1 or 2 year subscription. I heard about this magazine here and then someone mentioned it as their favorite magazine to read and learn. Hence the interest.

I assume you are active subscriber

Not anymore. I subscribed from 2016 to 2020 (and prior to that bought individual copies), then let it run out. A few months before my daughter was born, I had to prioritize my free reading, and The Rake got pushed to the bottom - I think the last issue I read was from 2019. Not a big loss for me, as honestly I find reading Styleforum and a few blogs much more enjoyable than The Rake.

 

[Kangnamstyles]

Did anyone mix and match their 2 vaccine doses between moderna and Pfizer? I’m thinking about getting a second dose from Pfizer to combine with my initial JNJ with the news about the delta variant.

 

[dench127]

Did anyone mix and match their 2 vaccine doses between moderna and Pfizer? I’m thinking about getting a second dose from Pfizer to combine with my initial JNJ with the news about the delta variant.

heard in the Economist that vaccine cocktails do provide higher levels of immunity, but its all early data, as one might have guessed

 

[bicycleradical]

I was thinking that we should start a thread exclusively for the DC meetup and maybe it will garner some more attention. So far, there have been 8 responses and I wondered if a dedicated thread for the meetup would cast a wider net.

Thoughts?

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

I was thinking that we should start a thread exclusively for the DC meetup and maybe it will garner some more attention. So far, there have been 8 responses and I wondered if a dedicated thread for the meetup would cast a wider net.

Thoughts?

I agree. I think you've volunteered again.

 

[smittycl]

I was thinking that we should start a thread exclusively for the DC meetup and maybe it will garner some more attention. So far, there have been 8 responses and I wondered if a dedicated thread for the meetup would cast a wider net.

Thoughts?

Man, I just radically edited my thread list and don't want to add anymore. Was subscribed to way too many. I think if you just pick a date folks who are available will show up. If we ask for too much input we will just go around in circles.

DC Meet-up Motto: Be There or Be Square?

 

[scurvyfreedman]

Did anyone mix and match their 2 vaccine doses between moderna and Pfizer? I’m thinking about getting a second dose from Pfizer to combine with my initial JNJ with the news about the delta variant.

Canada has approved mixing Pfizer and Moderna - they are both mRNA vaccines. JnJ is a different type of vaccine, so I don't think any country has authorized mixing it with one of the others. Also, JnJ is a single dose vaccine. Although they are in the process of studying whether a second dose significantly improves effectiveness.

 

[Kangnamstyles]

Canada has approved mixing Pfizer and Moderna - they are both mRNA vaccines. JnJ is a different type of vaccine, so I don't think any country has authorized mixing it with one of the others. Also, JnJ is a single dose vaccine. Although they are in the process of studying whether a second dose significantly improves effectiveness.

Yeah saw an interview from the Mayo Clinic regarding this earlier this morning. Delta variant is taking off. Might hop over to cvs to get that Pfizer as a booster.

 

[smittycl]

Whoa. I-295 is horrible on a good day but this is exceptional.

“Pedestrian Bridge Collapse: Kenilworth Avenue Near Polk St NE” - PoPville

Photo via DC Fire & EMS From DC Fire and EMS: "Update bridge collapse I-295 prior to Polk St NE. 6 patients assessed, 4 of those were transported. #DCsBravest Hazmat unit mitigating diesel fuel leak from truck that is partially beneath bridge. At least 1 other vehicle was struck by debris...

www.popville.com

 

[dc_slicker]

Anyone else puts their gloves in the front pocket of the coat like pictured here?

Awesome Fall Coats, David Beckham & Death Wish Coffee

We comb the internet so you don’t have to Another week, another fall fashion roundup. Don’t overlook the addition of a bomber jacket in your arsenal. If we could buy one of each of these coats for autumn, we would. Every fall for the last few year, we’ve heard that green was the biggest trend, […]

hespokestyle.com

wonder how much damage would it do the coat pocket to permanently have it to stick out

looks cool though... like pocket square for a coat

 

[smittycl]

Anyone else puts their gloves in the front pocket of the coat like pictured here?

Awesome Fall Coats, David Beckham & Death Wish Coffee

We comb the internet so you don’t have to Another week, another fall fashion roundup. Don’t overlook the addition of a bomber jacket in your arsenal. If we could buy one of each of these coats for autumn, we would. Every fall for the last few year, we’ve heard that green was the biggest trend, […]

hespokestyle.com

wonder how much damage would it do the coat pocket to permanently have it to stick out

looks cool though... like pocket square for a coat

I think that worked once for the 1920s Italian race car driver/biplane pilot who was the first person photographed doing it. (I was unable to find the photo but I'm sure it was in The Rake at some point!)

Seems like quite a contrivance. Somewhat akin to wearing an overcoat like a cape.

 

[bicycleradical]

Whoa. I-295 is horrible on a good day but this is exceptional.

“Pedestrian Bridge Collapse: Kenilworth Avenue Near Polk St NE” - PoPville

Photo via DC Fire & EMS From DC Fire and EMS: "Update bridge collapse I-295 prior to Polk St NE. 6 patients assessed, 4 of those were transported. #DCsBravest Hazmat unit mitigating diesel fuel leak from truck that is partially beneath bridge. At least 1 other vehicle was struck by debris...

www.popville.com

According to this tweet, the truck had its bed raised and smashed into the bridge.