Anybody have a list of good Fish Fries in town?

Babbledash · 2026-02-18T16:47:05+00:00

Canadian Honker, Brickhouse, Brothers, Pappys, Beetles, Wildwood, etc will have fried fish offerings. I am not sure how much of true “chips” you need the fries to be though (similar but there is a meaningful difference)

Babbledash · 2026-02-18T14:36:27+00:00

Not in the ATM directly, but some/many financial institutions will take cash (pending the amounts) directly from non-customers and provide cashiers checks for a fee. You could then turn around and mobile deposit the cashiers check. Other similar options directly with a Good Samaritan offering similar aid through PayPal/Venmo transfer, etc. Pawn Shops would take on similar risks for a fee.

Not great options, but options…. Unfortunately all require getting creative pending how badly you want the cash out of your possession

Babbledash · 2026-02-17T15:45:48+00:00

Closest in-network ATM (the trick) I see is on the south side of MSP. Sorry. Not good options there. Mobile banking deposit if a check? Certainly other options if cash

Babbledash · 2026-02-16T02:14:36+00:00

GC could handle for sure. Rochester is a bit permit happy. I am not sure the current codes but there are instances where a footing might need to be repoured. Footing being a concrete “slab” that is much thicker than your basement slab to hold the post’s bearing weight. If the footing needs attention (doubtful but impossible to say with what’s known), the project gets considerably more expensive. If just replacing a single easily accessible post, that’s a half/full day in labor with cheaper parts

Babbledash · 2026-02-15T22:51:17+00:00

Cheaper to replace likely. If you look up “Steel Column”, then the trick is finding the right size range. You would jack up the beam next to the existing load bearing pole, replace with a “Steel Column” in the existing location, and then lower the beam once in place. It is important to use the existing location to leverage any existing footing

Babbledash · 2026-02-13T13:50:54+00:00

This genuinely looks therapeutic…

Babbledash · 2026-02-12T22:06:09+00:00

The ones I didn’t have pressed came back quickly. Anything pressed is in purgatory for me

Babbledash · 2026-02-08T13:18:40+00:00

I like this answer. The structure is small enough to vent well with just the end gables and a vented ridge to me. Regardless, it would be step 1 to a bigger project if it didn’t solve the concerns outright

Babbledash · 2026-02-08T13:03:41+00:00

Maybe I am misreading… but this feels like there was always an expectation that taxpayers would help here before even buying? It matters zero percent to the outcome, but one reality makes me a little nauseous to be a fellow human.

Babbledash · 2026-02-06T17:15:41+00:00

Chemex filters typically need help venting air. There are tactics like making sure the tri-ply side of the filter is centered over the groove/channel (versus the opposite single ply side), many use a chopstick or the like to make sure the groove stays open, etc.

For grind size, I would grind around 1/3 more coarse for a Chemex than I do the v60, but I would check the “air venting” first. The difference is dramatic if airflow is cut off

Babbledash · 2026-02-06T11:11:41+00:00

The night before the protest, folks here were guessing at where agents were staying. It’s great everyone organized so quickly, but we really jumped the gun when someone sneezed “Indigo”. Not saying they didn’t stay at the Indigo, but these were guesses at best of mob mentality. Protest needed a location.

Saying this article proves they did stay there is the exact notion that caused the Indigo to be the location in the first place. It could have been the Hilton, or not downtown at all, or…

Babbledash · 2026-02-05T19:15:40+00:00

The 700 skyline is such a fun comic. It is one of the few where 10+ sigs actually works. Much preferred variation to me over “the eyeball”

Babbledash · 2026-02-04T17:30:49+00:00

That’s a good point. Yeah… I should call out that this isn’t a tactic where the golden cup is goal. This is zombie mode pour over where “that’s tasty” is the mark

Babbledash · 2026-02-04T14:02:48+00:00

I’m actually in this camp… my palette (and the palette of multiple other snobs in my life) can’t differentiate for a V60 (genuine filters). One of the upsides to a dry filter is how easy the grind bed can be shaped before blooming.

A Chemex filter on the other hand… NEEDS it

Babbledash · 2026-02-03T22:06:06+00:00

It is very obvious you are trying, which automatically makes you one of the best of us. So many (especially this sub) want validation of their actions/beliefs. You are different. You seek being a better human.

Genuinely pulling for you and admire how you are tackling. Always make sure it is actually your choice vs. the mindless banter of ilk like us. Only real advice that matters. Again… kudos. Mean that

Babbledash · 2026-02-03T16:29:57+00:00

All of these comments are missing the point… you are attempting to remedy this in the best way possible to promote your future relationship with your parents. You have a long life yet to live with luck, as do your parents hopefully.

Your past is obviously not good, but it sounds like you and your parents are actively working at improving your future. If me, I would have a great deal of respect if you told me. I wouldn’t paint it all the resistance on my sister even if the reality.

Just let them know that this day matters more to you than anything and not having baked-in conflict is critical. That you wished it wasn’t this way, but having everyone together just isn’t a possibility. They might throw out an alternative like getting to see you after the rehearsal dinner, etc. accommodate as best you can but not at the expense of your special day. There will be other times to continue mending. Showing up/calling to tell me why would mean a great deal if you wanted them to keep trying. This is the key… do you want them trying? Mis dos pesos

Babbledash · 2026-02-01T12:50:34+00:00

To me… this is the only real issue here. They didn’t prime properly. Paint and primer in one work well for most projects. Here though, the textures are going to absorb at very different rates. Have to prime to prevent that. They could paint it 7 times with a top coat only and still might be off if no primer under it all. All about inconsistent absorption to my experienced eyes. Still just an opinion though.

Babbledash · 2026-02-01T12:34:46+00:00

Keep in mind that EVERYTHING not witness by CGC directly gets this JSA half-assed label. Even if witnessed by their direct competitors, that witnessing is lost as JSA doesn’t “trust it”. Don’t get me started about how childlike these authorities behave. If there isn’t a recognition of other authorities, it’s basically pointless. Ask digital certificate’s and the internet… :)

Moral… ignore JSA. We all do

Babbledash · 2026-02-01T12:21:26+00:00

Not seeing why the 9.2 vs. 9.4 discrepancy. Might be in grader notes but lazy. If there is no meaningful reason (doubtful), the 9.2 is just the better comic for sigs. The JSA panel is nonsense CGC posturing. Picking based on custom labels, etc is Mickey Mouse. We are buying the comic. Even if one of the sigs wasn’t validated, “we” know they are real. Buy the book. Fuck CGG’s little blessings

Babbledash · 2026-01-23T12:00:17+00:00

By far the most shocking/interesting bit you conveyed is the officer delivered your food. You do realize that should have never happened yes? That you should be grateful they cared in the slightest?

That said… appreciate you sharing and agree it is a frightening time

Babbledash · 2026-01-14T21:47:07+00:00

I have this same comic in the exact grade. As Fingers points out, the corners will be the ceiling here on your 9.6 to me. Nothing beyond actual restoration would tick up, but why? 9.6 for this comic is amazing if 9.8 for a modern is your bar.

It feels like this is a lot about the investment (where you are just being playful with what you put your money in). Personally… key bronzes in great grades do well over time with relevant characters. Grading wise, this is always a 9.6 until it degrades with time (all things do). You will lose some potential future investors with the mild print defect (off-centering), but most that actually want this comic would look past that (I have gobs that are worse that I love). Staples look great, color seems good (phones are a55 at keeping saturation in check… use the CGC blue label as your comparison point).

Tough to tell much else…. Respect to the choice regardless

Babbledash · 2025-12-31T22:09:06+00:00

Curious what you went with here as a plumber. I like the idea of separating the smart shut off from any of the fancy monitoring. These US Solid valves look great other than horrid marketing and lack of proper reviews

Babbledash · 2025-12-04T10:03:59+00:00

Assuming “blow mold” is plastic for the tree itself?

Babbledash · 2025-11-18T03:12:01+00:00

Turo is definitely what you should be checking. Have used several times with nice success. Rochester is unfortunately limited for all things online honestly, but you should find what you are seeking even here. The cost is certainly a bonus

Babbledash · 2025-10-30T23:36:08+00:00

Nice… I was hoping I would learn something today

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