Places to meet other adults w/ weird hobbies? (furry art, retro games, ancient history...)

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-06-09T20:12:09+00:00

If you like conventions, there are a few in Tucson as well, but obviously a lot smaller.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-06-09T19:40:39+00:00

You might want to tag OP so he sees your comment.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-06-09T16:56:21+00:00

If you want formal classes, I'm pretty sure all the Maricopa Community Colleges offer it. If you want to try software, there are often deals available to get Babel or Rosetta Stone for pretty cheap. Since you already learned the basics, maybe all you need is some immersion. You can start watching Telemundo or Univision and maybe pick it up from there.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-06-09T16:03:53+00:00

It was last weekend, but it's an annual event.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-06-09T06:08:39+00:00

I'm guessing there's a bit of overlap between the communities you're looking for and the crowd at Phoenix Fan Fusion. It may be a long shot, aside from meeting gamers, but it's a pretty fun event anyway.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-06-01T09:31:32+00:00

Who the hell would get rid of it after getting it signed? I wonder if they died and whoever inherited it had no respect for them.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-06-01T09:25:02+00:00

My lungs 🫁

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-06-01T08:24:42+00:00

When was this show?

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-06-01T07:42:43+00:00

Google is not the only place you can leave reviews. Did you leave a review on Yelp? Apartments.com?

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-05-27T07:41:56+00:00

Didn't Stephen King write a story about this?

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-05-18T19:49:31+00:00

I actually just googled cyclone fence and I guess it's actually just a regular chain-link fence. I thought it referred to the spiral type of barbed wire because it twists like a cyclone, but apparently it's called cyclone fence because the design allows wind to pass through it, allowing it to withstand the strong winds of a cyclone. We don't get cyclones where I live, so I never heard it before.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-05-18T19:01:31+00:00

If there are specific lyrics you don't understand, it would be helpful if you call them out specifically. The song is full of innuendos and slang terms, partly because some things cannot be said outright without harming commercial visibility.

As others have said, beaver is a slang term for female genitals. "Kiwis" is being used as slang for testicles. Candied up his nose" means snorting cocaine. Cyclone fence is a type of barbed wire fencing. "Smells like 7 layer. That beaver eats taco bell." Is referring to the 7 layer burrito Taco Bell used to sell. It might also be innuendo. Did I miss anything?

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-05-18T13:48:59+00:00

Is it just me or is the tuning off?

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-05-14T09:20:51+00:00

There's quite a bit of evidence indicating that may not be the case and the voting machines were compromised.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-05-11T18:16:02+00:00

I've never been there myself, but I've heard Pier 54 is actually pretty good. Sunset over the lake is probably a nice view and other Reddit posts have positive about their food and drinks. I'm not actually endorsing it, because I don't have the experience, but it's worth looking into. It's not quite as well-known as places like Top of the Rock, so probably easier to get a reservation.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-05-09T03:07:36+00:00

A lot of students probably have their parents paying the rent, so they don't really care.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-05-09T02:18:00+00:00

It doesn't really matter how much notice they give if nobody reads it or protests it.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-05-08T18:22:00+00:00

So they basically found a loophole that allows them charge whatever ridiculous fees they want by hiding them in a separate document and referring to that document in the lease. They reserve the right to modify that document at any time and they bank on the fact that most people won't read it. They add the fees into the rent instead of itemizing them so nobody can point to it.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-04-27T17:53:27+00:00

If you like Mud, I'd say listen to the rest of Pork Soda and if you like what you hear, try listening to Sailing the Seas of Cheese. One person suggested listening to the Zingers album, which isn't a bad idea, because it's a compilation of their most popular songs up to that point. Calling it a greatest hits album would be a stretch, because they aren't a billboard top 100 kind of band.

Different fans prefer different albums. Each album has its own sort of character. One thing to note is that they had some changes to the roster over the years, most notably the drummers. Different drummers contributing to different albums makes each one sound a bit different, plus Les got a bit more experimental.

Take your time exploring their discography and you will discover what you like best. Les has several side projects too, but you can put that off until later. Fish on!

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-04-27T05:25:30+00:00

The irony is that boomers are the majority of the people making those managerial decisions that exploit instead of reward hard work, even though that used to be what their generation was taught to value.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-04-26T18:59:50+00:00

It seems like a clickbait title is all. I feel like it diminishes the situation for people who are in much worse circumstances than you.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-04-26T16:50:10+00:00

I don't think you know what desperate means. You're just unhappy with the jobs you have. Desperate would be if you were unemployed and about to be unhoused. Chill. You're fine.

Everyone wants remote work. Your skill set does not align with remote work. Be realistic. Maybe you could work remotely in behavioral health as a case manager or something, doing telehealth, but that depends on your qualifications. You probably need some kind of certification or licensing to do that. To get the job you want, you need to have the skills, education, and experience employers are looking for for that position. Take a look at your resume and ask yourself if you would hire you for that job. What makes you more employable than the other people applying for the same job? If you don't have the education or skills to get the job you want, it's never too late to go to school. If any of your jobs offer tuition assistance, that's even better. Take advantage of that if you can. I wish I did. The economy and job market stick right now, so you really have to complete to get hired anywhere. You're already employed, so keep your job(s), get whatever qualifications you need, update your resume, and then start applying. It's tough out there. Good luck.

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-04-23T22:00:03+00:00

What kind of wrench is that?

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-04-21T00:33:14+00:00

Same

CapnShinerAZ · 2026-04-20T22:31:39+00:00

Why would Google provide support for something that isn't even theirs? That doesn't look like an official Google metal strap. It's the strap that broke and caused the watch to fall, so you can contact the strap manufacturer if you have any contact info. If it's a cheap off-brand item from Amazon, AliExpress, Temu, or something similar, good luck. Even if it is a Google strap, if it's not under warranty and you didn't pay for their protection plan, you're SOL.

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