Couldn't agree more with most of the sentiment above.
With regards to bikes, I only recently got into any sort of suspension in the past 5 years. In the past 2 years I have steadily moved backwards through the progression with my most recent bike once again having no suspension and only one gear. That being said, I won't be going back to rim brakes, nor will I give up my dropper posts. It's hard to draw a line and say one advancement is good (droppers and seatposts) while others are not (electronic shifting?). This all being said, I do not foresee batteries making their way onto my bike anytime soon.
On the topic of washing machines - I picked up a top of the line Miele about 4 years ago. I have saved enough in detergent and dry cleaning to pay for the difference in cost between this one and a cheaper machine. It uses proprietary detergent and does some sort of scientific magic to clean clothes. I use 27mL of detergent per load. The machine has removed stains that had been in clothes for a decade! It's F%$\#^&g magic. Screw the old school washers, this is next level cleaning.
On the topic of coffee, a hand grind and an aeropress makes a fine cup, but nothing beats a high quality grinder and an italian espresso machine! My setup has been making coffee for me daily for 6 years and works as well as the day I bought it. That grinder your parents gave you was a lemon; but it helped spark a love of coffee - so that's something.
Nov. 17, 2021, 9:47 p.m. - Reed Holden
Couldn't agree more with most of the sentiment above. With regards to bikes, I only recently got into any sort of suspension in the past 5 years. In the past 2 years I have steadily moved backwards through the progression with my most recent bike once again having no suspension and only one gear. That being said, I won't be going back to rim brakes, nor will I give up my dropper posts. It's hard to draw a line and say one advancement is good (droppers and seatposts) while others are not (electronic shifting?). This all being said, I do not foresee batteries making their way onto my bike anytime soon. On the topic of washing machines - I picked up a top of the line Miele about 4 years ago. I have saved enough in detergent and dry cleaning to pay for the difference in cost between this one and a cheaper machine. It uses proprietary detergent and does some sort of scientific magic to clean clothes. I use 27mL of detergent per load. The machine has removed stains that had been in clothes for a decade! It's F%$\#^&g magic. Screw the old school washers, this is next level cleaning. On the topic of coffee, a hand grind and an aeropress makes a fine cup, but nothing beats a high quality grinder and an italian espresso machine! My setup has been making coffee for me daily for 6 years and works as well as the day I bought it. That grinder your parents gave you was a lemon; but it helped spark a love of coffee - so that's something.