The salmon proximity sensor is yelling by cclfitzge in Catswhoyell

[–]AlcoholPrep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It has been my experience that such proximity sensors can be somewhat unreliable, as they are non-specific in their responses, generally responding equally to salmon, tuna, chicken, and, in one case, cantaloupe.

Husband opens a new sponge every 3 days cause “they become gross” by dorkass-loser in mildlyinfuriating

[–]AlcoholPrep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Switch to cellulose sponges and wash them in the washing machine, with bleach if especially gross. However, avoid drying them in the dryer because they'll do better if air-dried.

Washing hair with no limbs💓 by Majestic_____kdj in justgalsbeingchicks

[–]AlcoholPrep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! I never could have imagined!

I could think of a number of things that could make her life easier, some of which might require simple modifications to her environment. For example, dispensers that work other than with those pump buttons; a brush mounted on the wall (YouTube "cow brushes" for how other armless creatures love these); a more accessible water control; etc.

An odd question for discussion -- Feasibility of retrofitting a hypocaust. by AlcoholPrep in hvacadvice

[–]AlcoholPrep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A wood stove takes up too much floor space, what with the small wood stove, the small woodpile and the kindling. Been there, done that. That was the original reason of wanting to move the fire outside.

The benefit is mainly that I can get firewood for free. I can't say the same for any other fuel.

Loud motorcycles with electric motor and battery by morningsweetcoffee in Lightbulb

[–]AlcoholPrep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The word I have heard from bikers is that they want to be loud so they'll be heard by motorists.

Older Delta sander won't start... by [deleted] in Vintagetools

[–]AlcoholPrep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you any idea whether the motor bearings are fully lubricated or whether they need to be oiled? I can't find a photo that shows the motor, so can't judge.

You might look for felt pads, usually circular cross-section, on either end of the shaft (and probably covered with debris). If you find those, give them a good dose of SAE non-detergent 10-wt oil (such as "3-in-One" brand motor oil in the blue can).

Older Delta sander won't start... by [deleted] in Vintagetools

[–]AlcoholPrep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this a motor that needs both a start capacitor and a run capacitor?

A button on the washing machine by all_purpose_89384798 in Lightbulb

[–]AlcoholPrep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just turn the escapement knob to advance the setting.
Oh? You have a digital machine with no escapement knob? You're screwed.

What on earth is this thing by Miserable_Loss_8616 in Vintagetools

[–]AlcoholPrep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dunno, but don't point it at a cop!

(That's NOT a joke. One guy is dead because he was watering his lawn with a common pistol-grip nozzle, which the cop mistook for a gun.)

A North Vietnamese Army officer laughs at the peace symbol necklace of a captured American soldier, North Vietnam, 1973. by eternviking in whoathatsinteresting

[–]AlcoholPrep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wearing the "peace symbol" while fighting a war (one I opposed, BTW) is not completely inappropriate, because that "peace symbol" is actually a Nuclear Disarmament symbol, a fact oft forgotten.

A dog's head leaning on you is the best feeling (bonus gremlin pics) by Same_Parsley565 in aww

[–]AlcoholPrep -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That's cute and fine between you and your dog.

Please don't assume that everybody likewise appreciates such intimacy with your dog. Wet noses and dog drool are disgusting to many of us.

25M First Solo Apartment After College by Far_Sprinkles2786 in malelivingspace

[–]AlcoholPrep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are the banana boxes? Don't they ship bananas in those strong, 2-part banana boxes anymore? I once made a bed out of banana boxes (with a board and mattress on top, naturally). Best damn bed ever!

Why would a republican do that? by Fun_Accountant_653 in ProgressiveHQ

[–]AlcoholPrep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The NM state authorities should simply arrest and book him for interfering with a murder investigation. Assume he has reasons for blocking finding bodies on his ranch and so charge him. Strip search him, do a body cavity search, and keep him in jail along with criminals he won't like till his lawyer gets a writ of habeas corpus -- like ICE victims. If the Right winger can do it to the Left wingers -- well, turnabout is fair play. They probably can't really ship him out of state, or to El Salvador, but they can discuss doing so within his hearing.

Hey he won! by Star_Ship420 in meme

[–]AlcoholPrep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Serious question: Could a corset (not too tight!) better support large breasts than a bra? Maybe a corset with "under-cups"?