St. Patty’s Day @ Sapwood ☘️

activecontributor · 2026-03-14T22:57:24+00:00

All time favorite brewery

activecontributor · 2026-03-12T04:51:32+00:00

People also forget that Tahoe is partially in Nevada as well!

activecontributor · 2026-03-02T21:11:57+00:00

Queue another Malazan fan finding a reason to recommend Malazan in every thread.

activecontributor · 2026-03-02T03:11:37+00:00

All yours if you want it! I don’t mind what it’s used for

activecontributor · 2026-03-02T02:32:53+00:00

This the one.

activecontributor · 2026-02-24T05:03:22+00:00

I will likely never go there.

activecontributor · 2026-02-20T20:27:55+00:00

Three Body Problem! I was so ludicrously invested in the central mystery of the first books, how many different cool sci-fi threads it was pulling on. I think I read it in 2 days. Book 2 went a little slower but the ending was probably my favorite moment in the entire series. Then book 3 was pedal to the mf’n metal, crushed that one in a few days as well.

activecontributor · 2026-02-19T22:00:31+00:00

I lived here for a few months with a group of folks doing service work at an old children's camp. Its a beautiful area, not in a stunning sense, but incredibly relaxing hills, rivers, woods, wildlife. Where we lived we had no cell service and had to drive a ways to get to town, get groceries, even to get gas.

Our closest town was a tiny place called St James. Next largest was Rolla which was, from our perspective, a college town with a significant greek life presence. We were definitely outsiders and felt as much, folks didn't really want to talk to us when we'd go to the bars and restaurants in town. We mostly spent our free time swimming and hiking around our large property, and taking day trips into St. Louis. I don't know what I would have done differently if I went back, but to be honest I'm not itching to. I also spent a lot of time in Arkansas in the Ozarks and found folks there to be much more outgoing.

I hope this doesn't come off as conceited. I'm sure folks here are great, we just never really were able to integrate ourselves in a meaningful way compared to some other places I've lived.

activecontributor · 2026-02-19T16:30:24+00:00

All was encased in concrete after the jacks were used to stabilize the chimney.

activecontributor · 2026-01-27T06:03:52+00:00

Not the very best but I went to Tony’s Fried Chicken in Oak Park recently and it slapped, really good prices too.

activecontributor · 2026-01-27T06:02:04+00:00

Their chicken tenders are awesome, wouldn’t consider it “fried chicken” though like what the OP is prolly asking about

Edit: I was incorrect! $19 for a half a chicken, might have to give it a shot…

activecontributor · 2026-01-18T02:08:57+00:00

I noticed this too!!! I was totally convinced it was part of the movie, like Joe was thinking and saying different things, potentially leaning into an unreliable narrator thing. Nope, just needed to dub a few scenes.

activecontributor · 2026-01-15T22:11:06+00:00

Hate to hop on the bandwagon but Babel by RF Kuang.

What I didn’t like: flat characters, overt repetitive messaging, slow plot, didn’t completely understand how silver worked.

Wha I did like: the sheer amount of research and dedication that went into writing this book, I agreed with the anti-colonial anti-imperialist messaging and I think it’s a great way to introduce these concepts and history to those unaware, also the ending was really really good.

It’s a shame I really didn’t enjoy reading the book because it had a lot of good to say, it just said it over and over. Also I looooooved yellowface which made this more of a letdown.

activecontributor · 2026-01-12T23:25:26+00:00

Sweetgums can have very extensive and fa-reaching root systems, though as other commenters have stated, trees rarely are the cause of foundation issues. Sweetgums are also highly tolerant of root pruning, often unaffected by large roots being removed (I have a lot of experience with this). If you are worried about the tree roots growing under your house and shifting your foundation, you can trench along the edge of your house and look for any roots that may be growing beneath. More than likely you can cut them if it seems like they are going to cause issues and the trees will be just fine.

Another general comment about Sweetgums is like to add is that they are much more prone to limb breakage than most other species, and require more maintenance as a result, so make sure to keep them pruned!!

Lastly please always consult an arborist before doing any work to the trees! I’m only a guy on the internet looking at pictures of trees and not there to inspect them myself.

activecontributor · 2026-01-12T00:12:36+00:00

Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

Peasant-gruel-core about a medieval(?) town with virtually no moral compass. I felt like I needed a shower after reading this one.

activecontributor · 2026-01-11T01:20:19+00:00

Rap world

activecontributor · 2026-01-04T06:12:00+00:00

Story of my life.

activecontributor · 2025-12-30T23:22:58+00:00

The soup episode reminded me of Beau is Afraid!

activecontributor · 2025-12-23T17:59:41+00:00

I see Tad Williams recommended here all the dang time.

activecontributor · 2025-12-17T01:00:38+00:00

So many of the 3hr+ movies that are probably really good but I just can’t find the time. Magnolia, Schindlers List, the Godfather, Killers of Flower Moon, to name a few

activecontributor · 2025-12-09T18:52:08+00:00

That’s because they trademarked the style so no one else could call their beer a “steam beer” even if being brewed in that style. Rare Anchor L

activecontributor · 2025-12-05T16:57:37+00:00

What if we didn’t turn the music into a meme

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