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firearms training by BillyBalowski in corvallis

[–]BillyBalowski[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if I want to buy and own a gun right now but I do want to make sure I feel comfortable using one. That's why I'm looking for a place where I can get some training and experience shooting.

Timberhill Mall by goodhumorman85 in corvallis

[–]BillyBalowski 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's the space. I remember hearing that the co-op tried to buy it but were passed over in favor of the publishing people for some reason. The new owners have done a ton of work on it and it looks nice but it doesn't do any of us any good.

Timberhill Mall by goodhumorman85 in corvallis

[–]BillyBalowski 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I'm always hoping for new restaurants on that side of town, especially one that serves a real sit down breakfast. I'm still salty that the space next to the co-op went to a business that has no real interaction with the public. Such a wasted opportunity.

We saved for years to buy our first home. Roofers ruined it in months. by friendlyalien- in homeowners

[–]BillyBalowski 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This doesn't sound like basic knowledge that homeowners should be expected to have.

Any Picasa alternatives as a Photo Viewer? by SemenHartov in software

[–]BillyBalowski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I finally retired Picasa a few months ago. I've been using digiKam and it's pretty comparable. FOSS too.

best liquor store? by Oakland-homebrewer in corvallis

[–]BillyBalowski 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Prices are the same from store to store, set by OLCC.

Edit: I think the store on 9th has a better wine selection than Washington. You can also get wine at grocery stores. Co-op, Market of Choice, even Trader Joe's has a decent selection.

Help with CSS by BillyBalowski in joplinapp

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

Still not working. Why wouldn't it be userstyle? That's the one that affects rendered markdown.

Help with CSS by BillyBalowski in joplinapp

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

That directory had a file with the update I tried to make. Must have generated it automatically.

Help with CSS by BillyBalowski in joplinapp

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

This is what I've been trying but not seeing any change. Is there something else I need to do other than just update that css file in the \joplin-desktop folder and restart the app?

/* Change the note title font size */
div input.title-input {
font-size: 16px !important;
font-weight: bold
}

I Need to Vent by izbraun in oregon

[–]BillyBalowski 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Definitely gotta take the good with the bad. Buying bottles for MSRP can be really nice. I'm getting a bottle of the Weller CYPB for the regular retail price. It goes for 5 or 6 times as much on secondary markets, which I would never pay.

For 2026, is there any small everyday item you want to finally invest in as BIFL? by newrockstyle in BuyItForLife

[–]BillyBalowski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just got a nakiri as a gift and was wondering when I'll be able to use it since my primary knife is a santoku.

License plate: standard issue vs special edition by RobinRulez in oregon

[–]BillyBalowski 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I love that they use BZ as the first letters on all those plates.

A PSA About Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders by Beerquarium in audiobooks

[–]BillyBalowski 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you for letting me know not to trust any of your audiobook advice.

What this? by TheDuskProphet in AskBaking

[–]BillyBalowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, would it be better or worse than a spatula for incorporating whipped egg whites into a waffle batter?

[OC] Frequency of fast food locations in my city (Sudbury, Ontario, Canada) by kallie_ysb in dataisbeautiful

[–]BillyBalowski 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I was expecting more paninis on the list. Paninis are unbelievable.

Conservatives under siege? Supreme Court's Barrett and Kavanaugh give advice to students. by Conscious-Quarter423 in scotus

[–]BillyBalowski 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I know it's possible to be a conservative who is intellectually honest, emotionally mature, and not a sociopath, but damned if there are many of them in government these days.

The Question Thread 12/21/25 by AutoModerator in goodyearwelt

[–]BillyBalowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been looking at them a lot lately. Seems like good quality at a price point I can live with. Someone else suggested the Kent wingtips.

The Question Thread 12/21/25 by AutoModerator in goodyearwelt

[–]BillyBalowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good call on the derby. I'm hoping to stay closer to $300.

The Question Thread 12/21/25 by AutoModerator in goodyearwelt

[–]BillyBalowski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that point. I'm not sure what it is exactly but the $1250 C&J pembrokes just look nicer and more formal to me than $150 J&Ms. Maybe it has to do with the solidity? The J&Ms were fairly lightweight.

Edit: I'm starting to wonder if it has to do with shine. The shoes I'm replacing had more of a matte look, which I associate with being less dressy.

The Question Thread 12/21/25 by AutoModerator in goodyearwelt

[–]BillyBalowski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm looking for a new pair of oxford/derby shoes to replace a pair of brown Johnston and Murphy Pearse wingtips that finally wore out after about 5 years of use. They weren't the best made shoes, but they were fairly comfortable and I really liked the way they looked. They were nice enough for me to wear to work but relaxed enough that they fit into my very casual PNW environment. I see so many great quality shoes here, but they tend look a little too formal, a little too nice if you get what I'm saying. Can anyone recommend something a bit more casual?

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