Recent content by Kobayashi

  1. Kobayashi

    Home Improvement

    I personally hate small engines, so, I bought a Greenworks mower the minute I moved into my first house - was on about 1/4 of an acre. I'm a big fan. I could mow in the morning or at night and not feel like a jerk making a bunch of noise. I could do my lawn front and back on the two included...
  2. Kobayashi

    Home buying thread

    I agree with the other posters, best bet is a power meter where you are monitoring the load on each breaker. One thought before that: do you have a water softener? Timing-wise, seems roughly when they usually get set to recharge. Load is way high for that, but maybe it's got a higher impedance...
  3. Kobayashi

    Funny, Strange, Random Pics

  4. Kobayashi

    Home Improvement

    Did you get one of those Midea U shaped window units or something else inverter based? If so, I'd say it's plausible that it'd be that low since it's supplementing your whole home unit. Have you considered a portable ac unit for your son? They're a little noisier since everything is indoors...
  5. Kobayashi

    Funny, Strange, Random Pics

    This is very useful, all set to lick that Zinc I've had lying around. I was surprised at Iodine first, but then thought since it's a halogen, what we're actually consuming probably isn't elemental Iodine.
  6. Kobayashi

    Death and... Taxes.

    Big fan. I've used them for a couple of years now. There was a little trepidation the first time since I hadn't heard of them before, so, I wanted to make sure it wasn't a scam. I used to use turbotax, but they've continuously jacked up their prices and my taxes have gotten simpler (I haven't...
  7. Kobayashi

    Home Improvement

    I forgot to mention flooring stuff in my rage about Lowes. If doing vinyl plank, I highly recommend going with the 100% water proof material. Don't settle for the water resistant varieties to save a few bucks. I was extremely careful in my living room and still ended up with a spot where it...
  8. Kobayashi

    Home Improvement

    I hope it goes smoothly for you. I'll never make the mistake of hiring a contractor through Lowes again. We had our gutters done through them and they subbed it out to the shittiest company possible. Then, when we had problems, they basically told us to take it up with the company directly and...
  9. Kobayashi

    The Fishing Thread

    I like the flex tape idea, might have to do that. Was looking at this thing, but it feels like massive overkill for a sacrificial part. How often do you have to re-apply? https://strictlysailinc.com/products/berley-pro-bumper-pro Definitely going to do livescope or active target at some...
  10. Kobayashi

    The Fishing Thread

    I really like your setup. Any accessories you feel are must have and any that were a waste? I was planning to start with a keel guard on my pro angler since I will be launching from a sandy beach predominantly, but I noticed you aren't using one - has your keel had any wear?
  11. Kobayashi

    Whats rustling your jimmies?

    I swear, corporate IT forgets they're a support group - they're not producing anything, but they never seem to care if their bullshit impacts the productivity of those that do. My work laptop has this weird hardware issue where it won't post unless Ethernet is plugged in, but I've dealt doing...
  12. Kobayashi

    What vehicle do you drive?

    I haven't heard much about the new engine. I think it's been in the Highlander and some Lexus vehicles for the last couple of years. Do they have specific issues or are you just not a fan of turbo 4s in general?
  13. Kobayashi

    What vehicle do you drive?

    Shifter not obnoxiously big enough. Please waste more usable space. Exterior styling is improved, not like that was a challenge. Looks a bit too busy on the sides as a solid color, needs some contrast. That brown one with the black fenders looks way better. Overall, I'd say meh, but I wouldn't...
  14. Kobayashi

    MLB 2024: Rangers Conquer Texas, Then America

    No, fuck that. Take them out of the game completely. We have the technology to get it right, don't slow down the game with having to challenge a ball or a strike. Could you imagine that rule with Angel Hernandez behind the plate?
  15. Kobayashi

    Funny, Strange, Random Pics

    I'll always see the Rock Band font when I see the Zimbabwe monopoly money. I also appreciate that they gave up on making new graphics for their ever increasingly absurd hyperinflation notes, so they're all that same stack of rocks.