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Spent a couple of hours last week doing floors at a local shop, picked out what we’re pretty sure we want for downstairs in main living area, laundry, pantry, mudroom. Upstairs carpet. Close to all our flooring. We at least got product ranges and styles down if not specific colors, and made sure...

There are a few instances of hardcoded Russian subs that translate things like writing on instruments or whiteboards, signs. Nothing major. Everything else is perfect.

I never spent any time in Oslo but did spend about a week in Hønefoss and it was really nice. I concede the CZ thing as a nitpick, once again :)

Hah that's definitely true and I'm sure it is bias from being an enthusiast. Man, I'm sure we can all relate to them showing video games in movies / tv shows. The way they hold controllers and randomly push buttons, the background music. It is always so wrong and frustrating. Hah! The bird...

I'm about 3 episodes in, can barely even remember or care to pay attention. Agree with everything you say though. Also, I found it laughable where on the 1st episode they make a claim that "no one in Norway even knows what CZ is." I get that firearm culture and exposure varies greatly, but to...

Don’t you mean… FLAWLESS

So tired of looking at faucets, and tubs, and fans, doorknobs and making spreadsheets, jeez... Made a sheet to track everything we've selected so far and see where we are in general with allowance budgets. 18 different tabs with all my line items and our current selection total vs. the builder...

There was a short film by Dust that came out not too long ago. Dust is pretty popular sci-fi short troupe and puts out some interesting stuff. I also posted over in my Small Press thread a while back that Conversation Tree Press is doing an edition of the book. They had a waitlist sign up...

It's not our fault some of us grew up in Alabama and it is all we know.

There’s like 50 posts above you all saying they don’t like the visual style, man.

Yeah, I've done various ChatGPT-fu and the opportunity cost vs. what the interest rate may be at time of closing, let's say June 2027? It'll take 20-30 days to get through this loan process which puts us in the start of May. We could conceivably break ground then. My biggest anxiety, even...

That's cool to know, and the kind of feedback I was hoping for. I wish I could convince my wife to like levers instead of knobs (rimshot), but she is really not going for it. One place I have convinced her is the entry from the garage because sometimes turning that door knob with your hands full...

They’re legit. Just don’t be surprised when they ask you to pick it up in person at the Popeye’s on MLK. And bring cash.

Yeah, I don't think we would unless it came to real cruch time hah. Didn't paste our Exterior Doors. We currently have 3 from Weather shield and the front door the builder liked this Southwood Doors product. There's only so much brain power I can devote to every single decision. We're okay with...

Since everyone got a good laugh at my expense in the Gun thread about Doors and Doorknobs, I thought it'd be best to restart the conversation here for additional criticism. I'll preface it by saying we have no passion about doorknobs or any idea that they should be some "statement" piece on the...

ChatGPT can for sure, when we bought our land it was direct from seller and really there was no need for any type of agent to be involved. They may need to be prepared to pay for a survey defining the legal boundary of the parcel, may also want any type of topographic data, geotechnical data...

I feel like Carter Beauford is overlooked as a drummer in the mainstream b/c Dave Matthews Band was just so... something. I saw DMB like twice? And saw Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds live in Boone, NC once. I loved listening to DMB but hated every one of their fans. It was as bad as Pearl Jam...

Didn't really love this but it had a lot more to do with it being wrapped around YouTubers and the rival Creeper vs. whatever crap. The Paragon stuff, monster stuff, whatever was fine, but all the 2020s streamer shit just irritated me. It was fine, probably won't revisit it.

Yeah I’ve played it off and on with our 8 year old the last few years as his interest in Minecraft has waxed and waned. Would be willing to give this a go. Our 2.5 year old is starting to get interested and we listen to that Dan Bull BOOM BOOM BOOM song about 800 times a day at his request.

Had a big meeting with Builder today and reviewed our entire project budget. First time we've seen a full total and reviewed all numbers. We went through probably ~80 line items and the allowance and cost quotation. I'll summarize most of the stuff below. Keep in mind, please, I'm mostly...

yeah I have a whole project equipment list saved on Ubiqiti's site, going to have to refresh it here and see what's up. I'll get an excel file of this whole build sheet and go update my blog in the Home Buying thread so everyone can laugh at us.

Oh, for sure. It is funny b/c on my day job I review construction drawings and shelter / building drawings for telecom locations and cable chases, conduit, etc is always a point of conversation. Pivot to normal life and my disconnect is like "oh okay, let's discuss one of the other 10,000 things...

We didn't have enough time to get into the specific mechanics of installation for every line item. It was like 95 different categories and subcategories. Just glancing at my breakout Electric is currently broken down into Lighting Allowance: $15,000 (for us to go find fans, vanity lights...

Still not sure… actually just got home from 2.5hr meeting with builder going over cost. He put an allowance for $10k in for home security and 3-zone sound and cameras. Something we’re going to have to dive in to and see where we land overall budget wise. I told him to just pull it all and make...

I was lucky enough to pick up a Numbered with the profits after selling my lettered edition. Should look amazing once all are on the shelf. The spine on the Artist Editions are supposed to make one full scene.

Hah “failed to find a significant audience.” But my 87% critics rating!

Morning rant while we hopefully get some initial full build pricing from our Builder today. We were going to get it Friday but his framing quote was running behind. The most difficult part of this whole process so far (not the minor irritations and annoyances) has been managing my Mother-In-Law...

Regarding the AI comments above

Just finished watching this with the kids and it wasn’t that bad. The whole movie just sort of unfolds and doesn’t really pause for filler or heavy explanation or preaching. Allows for the main characters to bond and experience loss. Kids laughed at the animation and funny humor, we laughed at...

I saw something that was labeled as Project Hail Mary but turned out to be something totally different. Not sure that I’ve seen anything else as of last night. From a book standpoint and not film, I do agree with @Szlia though. The Martian was a much better novel and story so I was not as...

Double dipping from my Small Press thread since a lot of people probably don't care but dropping this here just in case. Red Rising went on sale today from Lit Escalates and Curious King. The Artist Edition is the only one available still and will be on sale for the next couple of weeks. $100...

https://suntup.press/the-dragon-masters-the-last-castle/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt7130300/ huh IMDb isn’t unfurling.. Woman In Cabin 10 is the movie. Completely mediocre and generic and not surprising in the least. I like Keira Knightley and Guy Pearce, needed some background noise while working sick from a hotel this week. It satisfied the need...

Wow, ain't that some shit. We had a tree fall into our yard from our neighbor's house last year. He tried to get his home owner's insurance to cover removal and fence repair and they would not. One thing to keep in mind when it comes time for removal: I was not home when he had people come and...

Not recommending this one specifically, there's a AliExpress version out there for sure, just can't find it. But I have two different ones with removable bezels that different levels of sharp ends can be screwed on. I also like ones that have a "firefly" mode that just casts a very low glow that...

I’d say that’s about right for Supernatural although there were cool lore bits and characters beyond that. It was mostly that the writers went back to the “Sam and Dean hate each other this week” well about 406 too many times. We get it, brothers fight, but for literal Christ’s sake, get over it.

He’ll be too busy with the Firefly relaunch they’re announcing tomorrow, right? 🤣

I saw that on Instagram, glad he’s trying to do something about it. There’s such a small group of businesses that actually do these things (the printing and binding) and so many presses are plagued by delays and issues. There’s another company I buy from named Headstamp Publishing that does...

7th Guest, Myst, Under a Killing Moon were so foundational to my PC gaming life. Similar to X-Wing or the King’s Quest series. I can remember playing Myst with my Mom and brother on the family computer in the living room 386. 7th Guest (and eventually 11th Hour) we spent ages playing late at...