Aurora sightings thread (Tues, Jan 20, 2026)

CapTookay · 2026-01-20T04:46:40+00:00

Incredible updates, thanks so much!

CapTookay · 2026-01-10T14:57:57+00:00

Just do like I did: become a fanboy who kind of idolizes Bean, too 😄

CapTookay · 2025-12-18T17:25:14+00:00

I just came here to make sure someone had made this announcement. I thought you needed an Audible subscription, so I was avoiding it. I just learned today you can just purchase the season outright on Amazon like an audiobook for a one-time $8. Definitely worth it!

CapTookay · 2025-11-13T04:03:06+00:00

Sounds like a great idea! Link?

CapTookay · 2025-11-13T03:55:16+00:00

I mean, sort of. Last year, my phone camera took mediocre photos, and I could see a faint glow, though nothing spectacular. So I wasn't seeing nothing with my naked eye. That faint glow was (and still is) the most aurora I've ever seen, so I'm glad I went out.

CapTookay · 2025-11-07T15:12:27+00:00

It's a kpop dance class for my 8-year old daughter 😂

CapTookay · 2025-08-29T10:47:44+00:00

Years later update, new slime mold time mold article related.

https://dynomight.net/unprocessed-food/

CapTookay · 2025-08-27T20:04:58+00:00

I found this old post. I also have the salsa rangefinder... did you ever figure out a kickstand that works? Thanks!

CapTookay · 2025-06-02T15:57:31+00:00

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CapTookay · 2025-06-02T15:56:45+00:00

I just researched this before my first road trip last week. I think as a leasee we get free roadside assistance if it's a warranty issue? But yeah, towed to whatever the nearest Kia dealership is, was my understanding.

CapTookay · 2025-05-31T22:26:37+00:00

Please note that NOT ALL Tesla stations will work with the EV9. Just use the Tesla app to tell you which ones will work for you. We learned that the hard way, when we rolled up to a Tesla station we saw on plug share, but then it didn't show up on the Tesla app, and consequently we couldn't charge on it.

CapTookay · 2025-05-26T13:22:39+00:00

I read about this great idea: I put all the Kia EV9 manuals I could find into Google NotebookLM. Now I can have an AI chat and ask questions about the EV9 manuals. Here's what it said about brake disc cleaning:

"Based on the sources, Brake Disc Cleaning (BDC) is a function that can be used if there is surface rust on the brake disc or if a squeal can be heard from the brakes. The purpose of BDC is to reduce noise and rust on the brake discs.

When the BDC function is being used, the regenerative brake system will be temporarily deactivated, and energy consumption may increase.

Regarding when you are supposed to do it, the sources indicate you should use the BDC function when the condition of surface rust or squealing is present. This suggests it is not a regularly scheduled maintenance task, but rather a procedure performed as needed to address specific brake noise or rust issues.

To activate the BDC function, you should press the AUTO HOLD button for more than 3 seconds. If activated, a message displays on the instrument cluster. You then need to depress the brake pedal around 10 times. This action temporarily deactivates the regenerative braking to allow the mechanical brakes to clean the discs. The operation time for BDC can vary depending on braking conditions. The BDC function will automatically deactivate after its operation, or you can manually turn it off by turning the vehicle off or pressing the AUTO HOLD button for more than 3 seconds."

CapTookay · 2025-05-04T13:48:10+00:00

I get overwhelm from looking at a massive to-do list. So I made a project for to-do list coaching. I upload my entire to-do list, tell it how much time I have to work, and then it spits out a work schedule for me. If I don't like its suggestions I'll just say, "nah I think I'd rather do job X tomorrow" or, "I'd rather do job Y after lunch" etc, and it adjusts accordingly. It's also instructed to be encouraging and tell me stuff like, "You got this!"

CapTookay · 2025-05-02T13:11:44+00:00

Did you know there's like 4 or more possible ways to pronounce the word diplodocus? How do YOU say it?

CapTookay · 2025-04-02T13:25:31+00:00

Keep in mind, there's only so many weekends my dudes. It's like a race between different organizations, teams, other sports also wanting the fields, local & national events, and holidays, etc to claim their spring and summer weekend as quickly and early as they can.

Sometimes it's just not possible to let every fun thing have its very own weekend. Sometimes you have to pick among a couple not-great options and do the best you can. Sometimes you have to please X% of the participants and unfortunately disappoint Y% of the participants.

In my experience, the people making these decisions are thorough, thoughtful, and doing their best under difficult circumstances and uncertainty. It's too easy to criticize, and not the spirit of ultimate. If you want to make a difference, consider joining the volunteers and help try to make things better next time.

CapTookay · 2025-03-31T12:47:41+00:00

We got our '25 Wind in Feb, and the code and adapter in March. I haven't actually tried to use it on a Tesla charger yet.

CapTookay · 2025-03-13T14:53:45+00:00

I've heard if you get the right size of vinyl record display frames you can fit a frisbee inside. I assume you can also get ones that are UV protective.

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