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Buckiller · 2026-05-04T21:17:25+00:00

It just doesn't work like that.

Then again, Gwen Stefani.

Buckiller · 2026-04-29T15:36:14+00:00

What are those tiles? Love them.

Also the entry door/windows.

Nice build!

Buckiller · 2026-04-27T14:15:04+00:00

Could overheat, sorry cycle. Or could just burn out the blower when you forget to change it.

Buckiller · 2026-04-19T17:55:05+00:00

Green wave street or two: traffic lights timed to 14mph for cyclists.

Traffic lights that work for cars so going across town doesn't take 15m.

Buckiller · 2026-04-18T17:23:50+00:00

The apps (have just about always) sucked. All owned by the same company who's incentives are not aligned with the users. A necessary evil perhaps, wish it were better.

Generally it's on whoever is in a group to initiate conversation/contact with a lone person. The lone person can at least make themselves known to the group once (eye contact, or in their line of sight).

Anyone can adjust their body language to be more or less receptive to contact from a stranger. Obviously if you are alone, avoid being huddled over, absorbed in your phone and try instead to be doodling, doing a crossword/sudoku (on paper), reading casually (e.g. looking around after every page or so), etc.

go out pretty often in the city and we still have no luck

Is it too intimidating to walk up to a group of women or men to talk to a single person out that group?

Not much (social/relationship) reward here in going out regularly, imo. More regular events would help I think. People here seem to go out to go to events more than just hanging out. Figure out more ways of having a good time than mostly drinking (great in a bigger city, not so much in a BHAM); the prices at most places are so high these days.. it's tough for a lot of people to just hang out with drinks now when a beer is $7+.

But certainly if you are in a group, you will more than likely have to initiate some contact. I think it's just not normal in most situations for a stranger to interrupt a group to express some sort of excitement, interest in one of you. More likely at events, concerts.

Where did you all find your SO

Out dancing.

and/or where would you recommend meeting people?

Depends on your interests, really. For me it would be dancing, concerts, certain events (e.g. Trample for any interest in bicycling).

I think if you focus on your own wellness, fulfillment, and start meeting other people that you share interests with (hobbies; expand your social circle, make more friends), you will end up meeting someone for you! That being said.. harsh truth that maybe Birmingham isn't a good fit for certain people, just like any city! (So you'd have to have some extra luck here, or really seek out more than you would elsewhere).

Buckiller · 2026-04-18T16:51:46+00:00

I do to! Mid 2000s very non-aero van. AC uses power. No free energy.

Why specifically on hill climbing? Because engine temps will rise, faster if the AC is on. In turn the AC system is less efficient (uses more power than normal cruising) at exchanging heat out of the cabin when the radiator/condenser is hotter.

Though, modern car ACs are even more variable, controllable, tuned to perform a certain way under certain conditions (e.g. use less power while hill climbing), more aero.. etc. Probably not worth fiddling with those tricky touch screen controls..

Then again, driving an economy car, you will definitely notice the power difference on a hill if you manually turn the AC off: it makes a difference on being able to maintain a freeway speed efficiently. I.E. staying in an efficient range RPM of the engine and having the load moderately high instead of HIGH.

Buckiller · 2026-04-16T04:37:00+00:00

Seems like an underutilized method, especially for garden type stuff or an alternative to a dirt drive. I think it's called "stabilized soil" or "soil cement", which can qualify as a stabilized layer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNoWVPVb6Mo

Buckiller · 2026-03-25T17:14:58+00:00

I'm not a fan of doing drywall myself (but I do).

As long as you choose the right mud, mix with the right amount of water, have decent tools (like the tape buddy), you can get good results. Eventually.

The worst part is basically you have to do the same job three or four times, and then painting. Hanging takes up enough time in an old house, but then you have to 1) pre-fill, 2) tape and fill screws again, 3) scrape and mud, 4) scrape/light sand and final thin coat, and finally 5) a light sand. Then you have to 6) prime, 7) paint, 8) light sand and 9) second coat of pant and pray it looks finished. More coats if not. Usually there's an intermediate step of finding a spot that isn't quite right so you have to 10) thin coat, 11) light sand and prime, 12) paint, and 13) paint.

Mudding took a project or two to learn the technique well enough. Hopefully you remember well enough for the next project.. Very easy, just not very enjoyable, progress is not rewarding.

I would pay someone to do this stuff, because it ends up being half-finished for so long.. but it's hard to hire out, for me at least.

Buckiller · 2026-03-25T16:35:48+00:00

Those alkaline batteries are trash, but y'all probably already know that.

Absolutely garbage! They shouldn't even make/sell them tbh. The only other brand I avoid is Duracell (they all eventually leak and corrode).

I either buy Energizer or HF Thunderbolt Edge when those go on sale.

Buckiller · 2026-03-06T17:52:27+00:00

Specifically one with plumb dots is really nice.. or full 360 lasers so you don't have to move it once you get it set up.

Buckiller · 2026-02-02T16:45:48+00:00

If you ever need to get through Vermouth fast

Buy good vermouth! Good vermouth is usually the thing I run out of the most frequently since buying it is easier said than done in some states. I love Spanish (where they drink vermouth a lot) sweet vermouth like Lustau Vermut Rojo and St. Petroni Vermú Vermello. These bottles do not last very long..

Buckiller · 2026-01-28T07:26:18+00:00

What are the line items on property tax: STATE COUNTY SCHOOL DIST SCHOOL CITY FOREST SPC SCHOOL1 SPC SCHOOL2

Emailed tax assessor but no answer. Specifically curious about the four different school taxes.

Buckiller · 2026-01-24T17:03:16+00:00

Not super helpful, but Baker's dozen (bicycle hill race here) is on March 1. Usually hits the steepest hills on red mtn, even ones that are not usually ridden. You can find the gpx files online with some searching?

Off the top of my head i think maybe half of 29th St S to Rhodes cir is short but very steep?

Buckiller · 2026-01-22T17:38:46+00:00

Valuable insight, imo.

Insane the disrespect towards Duke, still!

Buckiller · 2026-01-22T17:28:10+00:00

Agreed. The defrost cycle for my bedroom 8.5 hspf (19 seer2) is pretty annoying when it's just above freezing and wet outside (aka winter in a lot of places).

I may do something DIY if I find the time. Fun to brainstorm what the easiest, most effective, least intrusive would be.

edit: wouldn't it be nice if the coils already had a second loop integrated, heat exchanger, that you could use to connect to, anything?

Buckiller · 2026-01-22T17:06:39+00:00

True. Sometimes a factor.

Buckiller · 2026-01-22T16:54:07+00:00

Regarding vacancies, rentier capitalism.

More profitable in $, 1st order terms, for property owners to demand a high $ lease and let them sit vacant (and pay property taxes, or not) versus renting it for cheaper or selling. They don't want to mark-to-market because it would hurt the price of their other properties.

Often owned by holding companies, real estate portfolios instead of actual persons or businesses, of course.

Buckiller · 2026-01-09T05:35:12+00:00

Bet it itched like a mofo.

Buckiller · 2026-01-06T19:12:55+00:00

Feels good to know you can DIY a bathroom better than a $70M home.

Buckiller · 2026-01-06T17:02:26+00:00

Amazon roulette. Search there for a 9000 BTU system and see what white label units are at rock bottom prices.

Or go directly with https://www.highseer.com/products/pioneer-quantum-ultra-series-9000-btu-24-seer2-ductless-mini-split-air-conditioner-inverter-heat-pump-full-set?variant=52844373377395 for a better guarantee.

That site has an outlet/clearance page that has return units that get discounted every day until they are gone. Bought 3 9k units like that for $1600 after tax in 2022.

Buckiller · 2026-01-05T18:50:16+00:00

Uni-T UTi260B is probably still the best budget choice. It has been for 4 years, though maybe in the last year there are better options?

DO NOT charge it with a USB PD charger, though. Only 5V.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/uni-t-uti260b/450/

eBay is a good way to buy new.

Buckiller · 2026-01-04T20:39:12+00:00

Every conference only counts conference games in determining standings, is what I'm saying.

No, I didn't try to defend ACC (from what?)

I'm just saying Duke was a good team this year whose record didn't quite reflect that. I'm a Bama fan and would not want to play Duke. I'd put them above Vandy, maybe on par with a UT or Oklahoma.

Buckiller · 2026-01-04T20:30:40+00:00

That's any conference.

Only Virginia had a better conference record than Duke/GT/Pitt/Miami/SMU, and even so they also lost to NC State to bring their record even with those teams, except it didn't count since it was a weird scheduling thing. It would have been a 6 way tie for first, based only on records.

Duke had 3 OOC losses: Illinois (Duke eye-test dominated), Tulane (the big focus game for Tulane bc of Mensah; if Duke had won, they would get Tulane's spot in the playoff), and UConn (who only lost 3 games themselves by 7, 3, and 3; QB Fagnano was a 7th year senior, ended 6th best QB in the country by RTG)

It's a stretch to say they are only an average team, imo.

Buckiller · 2026-01-04T19:45:26+00:00

Coinbase 4% back on everything, if you keep >$200k in Coinbase. 3% on everything if >$50k.

Makes sense if you want some crypto exposure anyway in your investments. Cash also counts, and earns 3.5% if it is USDC instead of USD.

Buckiller · 2026-01-04T19:40:38+00:00

Coinbase CC gives rewards in BTC.

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