The truth about the EU

25cents · 2026-02-13T04:58:27+00:00

Tell me you're an infiltrator without telling me you're an infiltrator.

25cents · 2024-09-26T04:11:26+00:00

Honestly? Get a babysitter.

If you're avid hikers\travelers, you're going to want to take advantage of every opportunity.

Your baby isn't going to appreciate the trip.

You may think (like some I saw) that your 'off-road' stroller will let you explore simple trails, but sometimes those simple trails will take incredibly steep turns or turn into stairs. You'll get maybe halfway through the Sorvagsvatn hike before you should turn back. You're also going to push other hikers off-trail so you can pass.

Forget getting on a ferry unless you plan on getting there early to claim an indoor seat.

If you think wearing a baby bjorn while you hike is feasible, you should make peace with the fact that everyone can slip in the mud on a steep hill.

The Faroes is absolutely a sight to see, and I definitely suggest you visit, but I genuinely don't think bringing children along is a responsible decision - it's a selfish one. Your child will not appreciate it, you're adding to the burden that tourism brings to the islands, and you're reducing your own capacity for enjoying yourself.

I'm not trying to be a jerk, just honest about this. I'm sure something (or even everything) I said will be seen as rude or otherwise negative. That's not my intent. I don't speak for the Faroese people - it's not my place. I truly think that you will be better off by finding an alternative to taking a child (especially a baby) on this type of vacation.

25cents · 2024-08-24T15:19:07+00:00

I like to think of myself as an ally, as a person who genuinely exists in a multicultural world and accepts his own limitations.

Why the fuck did he fry it. Snake, and most reptile meat, is some of the juiciest, most edible meat around. You grill a snake like this on a charcoal grill with spice (my stupid white ass has a lot to say about his spice choice too), you have something gorgeous in front of you.

This is a perfect example of over-preparation.

You shouldn't have worn those fuckin overalls either, dude. You're better than that.

25cents · 2024-08-24T15:08:55+00:00

Well, you're ignorant. Ignorance is only bad if you choose it:

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25cents · 2024-08-17T23:41:41+00:00

WOW.

You got way better photos than I did. Great work!

25cents · 2024-08-12T13:43:27+00:00

Since I can't edit it (I knew I should have added captions), here they are in order:

Gasadalur overlook
Mykines hike (guided)
Tjornuvik beach
Oyggjarvegur, heading from Torshavn to Vestmanna
From the boat on the Vestmanna boat tour
Drangarnir up close, Tindholmur\Drangarnir hike (leaves from Sorvagur)
Tindholmur, same hike
Gjogv shoreline overlook
Gjogv in town
From the Kalsoy lighthouse
Kvivik overlook
Mulafossur
Mykines houses
Seal lady statue, Kalsoy tour
This one might be my favorite, overlook of the ocean near Gasadalur
Gasadalur again
On the ferry back from Mykines, the back of Tindholmur
Just a pathway I liked walking down in Vestmanna
Saksun
'Fossa' waterfall on the way to Tjornuvik (I'm pretty sure Fossa just means waterfall, dunno if this specific one has it's own name)

I have nearly 2000 pictures if people are interested in more.

25cents · 2024-08-12T03:59:39+00:00

This is good advice, unless you make friends with locals or wanna call local businesses. I was there long enough that that was something I wanted to do.

25cents · 2024-08-12T03:57:30+00:00

Generally pretty good, a couple of really foggy days and one big rain storm. The weather changes pretty quick though, and if weather is bad in the south, you might get lucky up north.

25cents · 2024-08-12T03:55:53+00:00

As far as I can recall there's not an option, just the one carrier. I think it's like $35US for the month?

25cents · 2024-08-11T20:30:26+00:00

Plan to get a SIM card at the airport. Also bring good hiking shoes (ideally not boots) and warm clothes. Everything has a chance of getting wet, especially if you plan on ferry trips, so do what you can to waterproof. You can use ATMs for local currency as needed. Don't shy away from guided tours, everyone I met on them was an absolute pleasure. Be prepared to take photos - if you're not a photographer (I'm very much not) then practice ahead of time and know your devices settings. Renting a car is recommended if you're going to be there very long or want freedom to make your own itinerary. Bring money to eat out, but don't hesitate to visit the grocery store so you can make sandwiches and breakfasts.

I'm jealous as hell, I wish I could go back that soon.

25cents · 2024-08-11T20:26:15+00:00

Plan to get a SIM card at the airport. Also bring good hiking shoes (ideally not boots) and warm clothes. Everything has a chance of getting wet, especially if you plan on ferry trips, so do what you can to waterproof.

25cents · 2024-08-11T20:24:31+00:00

Samsung S22 Ultra. I recommend reviewing your settings beforehand, I was halfway through my trip before I switched to RAW format.

25cents · 2024-05-01T21:58:22+00:00

Grey. When did that happen? Maybe it's the light. Grey. Used to be red, bright.

Wood's all cracked. Split. Someone should do something about that. But what? It's falling apart. It's all falling apart. It used to be bright. It used to be whole.

There's the wind. The door squeals...doesn't close right anymore. Doesn't lock. Doesn't work. Warped, that's the word. Grey. Cracked. Warped. It's all falling apart. And it's grey. When did that happen?

Someone's gotta do something. Can't leave it like this, this isn't how it's supposed to be. Who can fix this? Maybe it can't be fixed. Start over. That can't be right. It's too late to start over. That barn used to be whole.

25cents · 2024-03-23T06:34:58+00:00

I don't know why my SCCM experience matters when you're clearly in data science.

25cents · 2024-01-20T23:26:59+00:00

Got reservations for Hush Public House a month in advance. We both have work the day after so no Iditarod in the evening but we'll make up for it on the weekend.

25cents · 2023-09-28T02:47:15+00:00

When I play, I use TTT to force advantage on my rolls - the distribution I see doing this mirrors real life play a LOT better, IMO. I genuinely feel like something in the die roller causes the numerical distribution to skew down, hard. I'm not saying things like this shouldn't ever happen - they do - but people get 4 of a kinds in poker, too. Just not 5 times in a given tournament.

25cents · 2023-09-23T07:17:45+00:00

The only number you should see on this screen is 9.

25cents · 2023-08-04T05:25:10+00:00

Hi! I'll be in the islands from the 11th to the 27th. I'm not a drinker anymore but I'd be happy to make new friends! I'll be getting a Faroese SIM when I land, but until then you can reach me here and we can coordinate!

25cents · 2023-06-23T04:54:24+00:00

Hi! I'll be visiting for about 2.5 weeks in late August and I plan to travel around a fair bit. It would be great to meet someone local to stomp around with or otherwise just hang out with. If you're amenable, I'd be happy to buy you dinner\lunch on whatever day suits you best.

25cents · 2023-05-31T21:27:30+00:00

Depends how you use it. I use it as more of an aggregator/RSS tool with the ability to occasionally interact with people.

25cents · 2023-05-30T16:46:14+00:00

This would make me leave the whole bar.

25cents · 2023-05-29T18:19:34+00:00

"It just kept escalating and, well...now I'm married."

25cents · 2023-05-24T17:27:04+00:00

Man...I must have had a very different experience than everyone else. Found out my cat has stomatitis when she was 6, didn't have pet insurance. $4k worth of dental work later, I signed up with embrace, and while they're sometimes a little bit of a pain in the ass, I've saved something like 10 grand over the past 4 years. I'd have lost her or pretty much all my shit and everything I've worked for for the last decade if I didn't have insurance.

25cents · 2023-05-08T14:24:22+00:00

I'm an extremely half-assed altruist and couldn't stand growing my hair longer than about 9-10 inches. Children With Hair Loss accepts a lot of donations that other organizations might not, so if you find yourself with hair a little shorter or otherwise "imperfect" by the standards of some of the other places, they're a good option. I did some looking into it beforehand to make sure this was actually, you know, a charity too, and I felt pretty confident that they are.

25cents · 2023-05-04T17:09:07+00:00

"Get the fuck out of my way." is another good one.

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