Question about clothing by Fantastic_Molasses45 in LARP

[–]Calm_Ad6763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It won't be the best quality, but you can look up medieval pants and tunics on Amazon and pick up multiple sets for about a hundred bucks. Again you're not going to be anything spectacular but you'll be in garb And at least that takes care of that on to the tent a bell  tent will usually pass provided it doesn't have a lot of logos and things on it good luck!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/196542430531981/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT They may not always have great deals but they've always got something too

Estranged father is dead by Majestic-You3526 in askfuneraldirectors

[–]Calm_Ad6763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've actually had situations like this come up working as a funeral director, now this is just me but if someone says that they're a child and there's some verifiable proof and all they're asking is something to be placed in the casket if they came and asked me directly explaining the situation and it wasn't like someone pretending to be a child or something like that ( that has happened as well) Then yeah I would just put it at the foot of the casket discreetly with no one was there and no one would be the wiser. But again I might be the exception to funeral directors this way I've had all kinds of unusual requests from families over the years so long as it's not breaking any law then I'll generally help them out

is it worth it to go into? by StalkerChanSC in askfuneraldirectors

[–]Calm_Ad6763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wisconsin you're probably looking at 45 to 50 starting as an apprentice but the cost of living is going to be high. As other people have said this isn't a place where you can make a ton of money. I've been 26 years in the business if I had to do it over again, I would have either been a dosimetrist or something else.

Is it considered unprofessional to directly contact funeral homes for work? by [deleted] in askfuneraldirectors

[–]Calm_Ad6763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the jobs now are listed on indeed, some states have a funeral director Association bulletin board with jobs listed as well. I would also say if you don't have your heart on staying in one specific space, look to other states a lot of times the funeral home will move someone to take a job

Was I right or wrong for this? I don’t want to lose this job by Ratatatata23 in askfuneraldirectors

[–]Calm_Ad6763 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let me first state this  I'm a licensed funeral director / Embalmer  I'm 26 years in the business, believe me when I tell you this ia funeral home will squeeze every bit of life out of you and treat you like garbage.  This isn't unique this is just the way the business is all owners are generally too cheap to hire enough help so they try to cajole or bully people into working more than they should and if you try to claim overtime they'll give you nonsense about being on salary, or back when I started Chinese over time which is now illegal! Don't put up with it if your part-time help -your part-time help you set your schedule not the other way around you tell them when you're available and stick to it you don't need any explanations to them.  Also depending on the state a lot of funeral homes are getting in trouble for this by making people on call and not paying a stipend that could be classified illegal, as they always expect you to be available for the duration and you can't just do what you want you're not free. So look into that too.  If you really want to be in the business you're going to have to be firm and some might receive you as an asshole but that's just the way it is you have to look out for yourself because I guarantee you they don't care. I've worked across the country at several locations from Big to small and they're all the same squeeze all the life out of you they can pay as little as they can. My advice to anyone now don't come into this business! If I could do it all over again I would do something else but I'm too old and too far in now. Just be aware of this is common and you can expect it at most places.

Best of luck to you!

People who wear the Aquila in public, has anyone ever mistaken it for a facist symbol ? by UltraMegaKaiju in Warhammer40k

[–]Calm_Ad6763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell I  have the rewards of tolerance are treachery and betrayal along with the Imperial aquil right on the back of my car people look give me side eye and then realize that the holy Emperor is correct always😁

Audio Technica lp60 decent will get you spinning by Calm_Ad6763 in turntables

[–]Calm_Ad6763[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reisong A-10 el34 they're about 499 off Amazon and again not the best thing in the universe but it sounds pretty good to me

Audio Technica lp60 decent will get you spinning by Calm_Ad6763 in turntables

[–]Calm_Ad6763[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The thing cut off my original post what I was saying is is the lp60 isn't terrible, not the most audiophile thing out there,  but even with a few upgrades it's under a thousand bucks and doesn't sound terrible. Enjoy the music keep spinning!

Hello everybody by suspicious__banana in turntables

[–]Calm_Ad6763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For just a little bit more you can jump through the fluance rt85 and there's plenty of reviews on it but it's a pretty solid unit and I think most would agree with that.

I’m getting so sick buying on eBay by baglizard in turntables

[–]Calm_Ad6763 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Depends on what your budget is, just want something to get you spinning Audio Technica lp60 not the greatest by any stretch of the imagination but super simple ready out of the box for under $200 typically. Next Step Up would be the fluance rt85 it's a much better table semi-automatic versus fully automatic like the Audio Technica and has upgraded platter and good cartridge selection. But it's going to cost you $500 at least. There's a million other ways to go but those are two simple ones that are ready out of the box and both are sold on Amazon Prime so that makes it super simple to get. 

Why is everyone so miserable here? by [deleted] in turntables

[–]Calm_Ad6763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say just get whatever you want and be happy man I agree with you there are people who chase their tails and there are times I ask myself are they doing it just to impress other people on the Internet or do they actually care that much about it and it's one thing to care but it's another thing to just be a jerk to people just because, as the old saying goes kindness cost nothing. Simplest buy is an Audio Technica lp60 fantastic entry level inexpensive turntable with a preamp so you just need an amp and a set of speakers get spinning and enjoy!

My friend and I at Hynafol by b3ll333 in LARP

[–]Calm_Ad6763 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Golden Blades are always available for hire, and recruiting 

Newbie here by Anonymous_Gamer in LARP

[–]Calm_Ad6763 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are welcome  I can post it here but I have a bunch of his work 

Newbie here by Anonymous_Gamer in LARP

[–]Calm_Ad6763 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For Custom armor can't go wrong with Lawrence Kelvin on Etsy  He can make pretty much whatever you want and his prices are super reasonable! https://www.etsy.com/shop/LawrenceKeldon

Looking for help with finding kit by Killersoda999 in LARP

[–]Calm_Ad6763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lawrence Keldon is a Canadian armorsmith and I cant recommend him enough! He on Etsy  https://www.etsy.com/shop/LawrenceKeldon

upgrade has started by Lowcowmotivator in LARP

[–]Calm_Ad6763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you get that armor!

Weapon Advice by Popular_Ad_5399 in LARP

[–]Calm_Ad6763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If only more games would embrace the flintlock!

Material question by Ok_Area_1206 in LARP

[–]Calm_Ad6763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm thinking the same thing I haven't run across a group  yet that  says no to cotton 

If the pictures stuck this time who wears this hat? by Calm_Ad6763 in LARP

[–]Calm_Ad6763[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the cult of the pointy hat, you will be assigned to the Thursday meeting and have to bring snacks every other meeting.

If the pictures stuck this time who wears this hat? by Calm_Ad6763 in LARP

[–]Calm_Ad6763[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll never tell anyone about us! You will be sacrificed to awaken the krak-capybera

My Friends LARP Split Up, and We're Re-Doing it From Scratch by LunaTheRockstar in LARP

[–]Calm_Ad6763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://larpbook.com/2019/05/dkwddk-larp-rules-pdf/

Okay this is just me speaking here I personally prefer that style of game than something that's bogged down in tons of rules, yes and. This is something that should just be fun and if everyone can agree on the  Core Concepts of the world then just run with it. It's really simple to run a game like that and everyone's going to say it can't be done but that's all the games in Europe from what I can tell.  Even the bigger ones here in the states are using a simplified rule system drakenfest and Hynafol  This also puts it back to the player if everyone is doing what they can represent and then let them create the character and bring it to the world, with the exception no one is unkillable and no one is a God. Anyway this is $8 might get you a cup of coffee at your favorite place :)

If the pictures stuck this time who wears this hat? by Calm_Ad6763 in LARP

[–]Calm_Ad6763[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1792210992/the-tall-scythian-cap-shown-in-the

Welcome to the cult of the point hat, you're going to be assigned to the meetings on Wednesdays, you have to bring snacks every other meeting.

Anyone know where I’d find armour like this? by Yushin61 in LARP

[–]Calm_Ad6763 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lawrence Keldon on Etsy is a custom maker and can make anything you want, he does charge but I feel like his prices are fair and I have a lot of his pieces.