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Sixninja transformer (MF-27)

As many kids in the 90s, I was into Transformers. Most transformers could transform just into one form, although ironically the most popular transformer in my hometown was Blitzwing, that could transform into both a tank and a jet. Generally, though, the more forms, the more awesome. And the most awesome of them all was Sixshot. It was also very expensive and rare, so my family couldn’t possibly afford it.
But now I’m a grown up men. So despite the fact that I don’t collect figurines generally, I decided to fulfil my childhood dream and get this one in particular.
Obviously I didn’t go for the original. Those are collector pieces, if you get one sealed, you wouldn’t dare to open it, and if it’s unsealed, it would probably be in a bad shape.
Instead, I went for the knock-off first, which is why it’s called Sixninja and not Sixshot.
It is still impressive piece of engineering. Aot of transformers couldn’t bend their knees or elbows. This one moves in all directions.
It has also very smart design. The body is hollow to stow away the head. The arms are hollow, and so are the legs. The legs also have a few catches that click together.
The robot still looks awesome. I honestly think it’s one of the coolest designs ever produced, and a true masterpiece. The forms, though… Well, not so much. You need quite a lot of imagination to see what they represent. The case when more doesn’t necessarily means better.

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Whiskey Advent Calendar

I don’t plan to buy another Whiskey Advent Calendar this year. I’m still going through the one from last year, although I’m getting closer.

If I were, though, I’d go with this one:
Whisky Advent Calendar – Premium Edition (2024 Edition)

There are some whiskeys I can vouch for in it, like the Berry Bros. & Rudd 12 Year Old Sherry Cask, and some interesting options like Fettercairn 22.

Is it worth 200GBP? Probably not. But if it goes down to 150GBP, it would be a nice deal.

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Salomon Ultra 360 Mid

Salomon Ultra X is probably my most favourite shoe. In fact so favourite that I just bought a second pair once the first one wore down, which happened pretty quicly as those aren’t very durable.
Despite a similar name, Mid shares very little with the Salomon Ultra X. Different design of the toe, different lacing system, different sole.
Hiked twice in them, 10-12km, been in deep mud, no issues whatsoever.

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WiFi

I have so many devices connected to the WiFi now that I’m dreadful of the day I would need to change its password.

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Hentai commissions

There is a hentai about every character imaginable. And I’m not talking about “fanart”, drawing that are both obscene and childish at the same time. For every new character in a matter of days or weeks there will be probably well drawn hentai available.
And for a rather funny reason.
There are plenty of professional comics artists sitting around. To get a contract for a new comics is extremely hard. There are a bunch of well know artists with a queue of comics, but most get none. But then you can get maybe 50 or 100$ for drawing that Rei girl from Star Wars without much clothing at all.

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Highland Park Viking Honour

Highland Park is a household name, but I don’t remember ever trying their whiskey.
It’s a typical Scotch whiskey, I would say, a bit smokey, a bit sweet, maybe warmer than usual, but nothing above its price.

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Stille Nacht, Brouwerij De Dolle

Yes, I drink so much I’m having this Christmas beer in October.
It’s fantastic. Not as dark as I expected, but full of taste and gives you a good light feel. The interesting bit is it’s more sour than most quadruples.

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Chivas Regal XV

18th taster from the advent calendar. For me, Chivas is something you drink at weddings because there is only that and Johnny Walker Red. This isn’t much different. Yes, it is smooth, as expected from a blended scotch, and it has some sweetness and smokiness, but not much it terms of warmth. Not something I’d buy.

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Ename Blond

I didn’t particularly enjoyed this beer, and it gave me a runny nose. That’s all I’m gonna say about it. Wish I went with classic La Chouffe instead today.

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Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Whiskey

17th bottle from the Advent Calendar. I thought that I tried another Balvenie already, and I was right. It was the Balvenie 12 Year Old Double Cask. This one is what I’d call “supermarket grade whiskey”. It’s rather smooth for a Scotch, with plenty of sweetness and some warmth. A decent whiskey for sure. But for 63GBP, there are much better options, in my opinion.

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Berry Bros & Rudd Sherry Cask Whiskey

16th bottle from the Advent Calendar.

I love Sherry Casks. But at first I was warry of this one, because the smell was very sharp and alcoholic, despite just 45%. Must admit though, the taste is very sweet, and it makes your head light as if it was all 60%. For 45GBP, it’s a no-brainer, and probably one of the best whiskeys from the calendar yet.

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Dragon’s Milk beer

I love Imperial Stouts. So naturally, when I was in Trader Joe’s in the US and saw an the Dragon’s Milk Imperial Stout, I decided to try it out. Of course, because it’s the US, they were only sold in packs of 4.
Was it worth shipping it across half the world? Absolutely. I know there’s a misconception that Americans don’t understanding anything about food, but that’s all it is, a misconception. It’s everything you expect from Imperial Stout and more. Glad that I still have 3 more bottles left, should keep me until the end of the year, I hope. And if you’d thought that 11% is their limit: they’re also producing a 18% one.

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Glenfarclas 12 Year Old

15th taster from the Advent Calendar. All I can say, it’s a whiskey. It’s not particularly good or bad, in my opinion, maybe has a bit longer aftertaste and warmth than most, but nothing that would amaze me.

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Misono UX10 knife

Decided to use my visit to the US to purchase Misono UX10 knife, that isn’t sold in the UK. For those that don’t know, this knife is heavily promoted by America’s Test Kitchen:

What’s interesting about this knife is that although it’s made in Japan, the steel is from Sweden. Also, it has an asymetrical edge: 12 degrees on one side, 20 degrees on the other. Most European kitchen knives are 20 degrees, and Japense are 15 degrees. It is also much lighter than any other knife of comparable 18cm length. Hell, Wusthof Icon 16cm weights 179g, and Misono UX10 is only 155g.
But… the knife isn’t very sharp. Which is funny, because out of the box, they should be the sharpest you can get them. But Global is sharper. And Wusthof is more comfortable.

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Wemyss Spice King batch strength whiskey

The 13th taster was a Bruichladdich 12, which I know by now, so I’ll jump to 14th, “Wemyss Spice King batch strength” instead. The key component here is “batch strength”. I’m not a fan of blended whiskeys, because, well, it’s easy to hide imperfections when you blend everything together. But this one is indeed tasty and spicy. Not something I would probably buy for myself, but interesting nevertheless.

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Speyburn 18 Year Old

12th whiskey from the Advent Calendar. At that pace, I may keep it until the next Christmas.
It’s a proper 18 year old whiskey for sure. Has the kick, has the taste, has the warmth. Maybe not 83GBP they ask usually, but for 72GBP, a good bargain.

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HORL 2 Sharpener

I made a full circle, and bought the HORL 2 sharpener a couple of weeks ago. It stays. The great thing about it, is that it maintains the angle itself, while WorkSharp Benchtop can help you get the angle correctly, but you still need to maintain it through the motion. As simple as that.
It is also much smaller than I expected. Not a coffee mug, but more of a whiskey glass, maybe.

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Fettercairn 12 Year Old

At first I wasn’t impressed by the sharp taste, despite some floran afternotes. But it does give a nice lightheadiness, that may convince me to explore if not the 12, but the 16 year old ones.

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Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Whisky

10th whiskey from the Advent Calendar.

For its price, it is a very good whiskey. Sweet, if a bit sharp around the edges. With a bit of warmth.

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Salomon Quest 4 GTX

I love Salomon. Specifically, I love their X Ultra 4 so much that once I wore a pair down, I just bought a new pair.
And when I decided a need a mid Salomon boots, I at first just thought of buying the mid version of X Ultra 4. But then I decided to try something else.
It didn’t worked out. Got blisters in all the unexpected places. One above my thumb, another just above the ankle joint. And that wasn’t a rough walk, it was literally a walk in the park.
So I’m sending those back.
Next in line are X Ultra 360 now.