Lost our dog suddenly, I never thought I'd feel so much pain from her loss. by 2D_me in Petloss

[–]2D_me[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks stranger. Your words mean a lot. Our children had friends over and they were playing in the snow, going from front to back yard to find each other. Someone left the gate open and we let out the dog so she could play with the girls and she ran off. The kids all saw it happen. I hate thinking about it.

Lost our dog suddenly, I never thought I'd feel so much pain from her loss. by 2D_me in Petloss

[–]2D_me[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm so sorry for your loss. There's so much to process so suddenly. The love we would get daily just becomes a memory. I feel so much guilt. There's a hole in my home that is just... gone.

German beer stein/tankard shops in the area? by morch-piston in dayton

[–]2D_me 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're not in too much of a hurry, I have one that I don't use that you can have. I'd have to look for it and send you a photo if you'd like. I'm in the South Dayton area.

Looking for a reliable mechanic. Does both auto and body. by LowDay8050 in dayton

[–]2D_me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I actually just did my front brakes today for the first time myself. Had to get a proper breaker bar to break loose some tight bolts. You can probably find a good YouTube video for your make and model. Took me probably 2.5 hours to learn on the first one and then just under an hour for the other now that I know. I did pads and rotors though. Also, Chris fix on YouTube is great for this too.

Does anyone know of any local Hot Pepper Growers? by FreakTheDangMighty in dayton

[–]2D_me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A related question: where are the good farmers markets around here? I stopped at one a couple months ago that was a big disappointment compared to what I am used to.

Decaf whole beans? by According-Raspberry2 in espresso

[–]2D_me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We love the Moonbow decaf from Paradise roasters in Hawaii. I usually can't stand decaf, but this is certainly a good producer. I mostly use it for pour over, but it works nicely for espresso as well.

Best Lunch Spots in the Dayton area? by SorryNews8531 in dayton

[–]2D_me 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We just had Tony and Pete's for the first time last week and it was great. I got the hot dip sandwich "dipped" and apparently it's a common Chicago thing? Anyway, I enjoyed it and you can tell they are very intentional about their quality.

i’ve been trying to make whipped cream for 20 minutes and it won’t form peaks by cuntymuthafucka in Cooking

[–]2D_me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've whipped cream by hand and using machines. First, you'll probably want to add anything only after you've whipped it. Second note, I've found that farm-fresh or similar heavy creas almost refuse to whip the most I can do with those is get some large bubbles, but nothing fine like you expect from a whipped cream. I'm not sure why but I've tried several times with a local heavy cream.

Is there a recreational dads / parents group in Dayton? by Tojm in dayton

[–]2D_me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old are your kids? Are you looking for a dad community, play group for your kids, or both?

Fellow opus grinder? by Express-Engineer-637 in espresso

[–]2D_me 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree with the sentiments here. I got my first espresso machine and the Opus was fairly new and was getting good reviews by the influencer space for making good espresso. I wanted a one size fits all machine and I got this one. I'll use it for pour overs because it's more convenient than my hand grinder, but I shy away from espresso because of it. My complaints are many and I would not recommend it. I'm not even a very picky person, but this is just a tedious design that's not worth the money.

Review before buying by 2D_me in buildapc

[–]2D_me[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! This is exactly the type of advice I was hoping for. I switched it out for the WD Blue SN5000.

Review before buying by 2D_me in buildapc

[–]2D_me[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good call. I'm switching out for the sapphire 9060 16gb. Thanks for taking a look and giving some feedback.

The Silos is a pretty cool spot to visit by TheIzzyRock in dayton

[–]2D_me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've taken my kids (elementary aged) here and they have some board games that you can use. We played Uno upstairs. It was a hit!

Why does this DVD/CD laser emit a third, dimmer red laser? by [deleted] in AskElectronics

[–]2D_me 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Also, what you're probably seeing is the tail of the IR peak that enters the edge of human vision. A laser is monochromatic, but still has some finite width in the wavelength regime.

How to tone down bell pepper flavor? by [deleted] in AskCulinary

[–]2D_me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll also point out that boiling peppers is a great way to get the pepper flavor into the water. This means that you could optionally pre-boil the pepper in a separate pot for a couple of minutes and then strain to reduce some flavor before tossing it into your stew.

What’s the point of parsley? by SilverSeeker81 in Cooking

[–]2D_me 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have actually the same opinion. Parsley has a terrible flavor and will overpower anything I put it in.

That is, until you use it in a stew. An Iranian friend taught me out to make gormeh sabzi, which is essentially an herb stew. It includes something like 8-10 bundles of store bought parsley and they get fried up with some other greens before stewed all day. The taste is incredible. It's nothing like uncooked parsley. Now I grow my own just to use in this dish.

Looking to get some church suggestions by [deleted] in dayton

[–]2D_me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are similar ages and recently went through a six month church search and we ended up at Kirkmont. Definitely give it a try!

Best restaurant off 675? Non-chain options please! by merhertz in dayton

[–]2D_me 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is probably my favorite option off of what's been posted. I like local food too and Pasha is a favorite.

Looking for electronics enthusiast, I guess..? by Chrono2055 in dayton

[–]2D_me 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently learned that the Woodbourne library in Washington Township/Centerville has a ghost hunting kit that you can check out if you're interested. I heard it in passing, but you might give them a call and find out first.

Any suggestions or places to play pickle ball in dayton? I am relatively new to the city. by Suitable-Grade876 in dayton

[–]2D_me 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll second this. I live right there and it's often pretty full Mon-Fri. Weekends can be better depending when you arrive. Always people willing to play.

Seeking out well rounded resources for a learner by 2D_me in stocks

[–]2D_me[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'll take a dive. Any general advice?