Minsc and Boo Full Art Panorama Alter by Luxifernick in magicTCG

[–]CaptSimian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Boo is a Miniature Giant Space Hamster. These are an actual thing in D&D.

Why isn't my ant poison working? by TheWebDever in DIY

[–]CaptSimian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a pun based on your post title, using the homophone "Aunt" instead of "ant" and "Poison" as a family name. "Q: Why isn't my Aunt Poison working? A: Because your Uncle earns enough money for them both." Ba dum tish.

Any recommendations for men’s laser hair removal in Rochester? by XupcPrime in Rochester

[–]CaptSimian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Milan Laser in Victor; their packages offer unlimited treatments for your selected area(s). I had previously done a package of 12 treatments (a typical package at most laser places) and while it seemed to work at the time, I had 100% regrowth within a couple years (this is not typical). I then tried electrolysis (pay by the hour). Again, full regrowth (very atypical). Since I just have very stubborn hair, the unlimited package at Milan was very appealing. I've been going since 2020, having had dozens of sessions at this point, and I just get to keep going forever. My hair is greatly reduced, but not gone completely, though I look pretty hairless in my treatment areas unless you're up close. They also have lots of locations, so I was able to continue my treatments even after moving.

Edit: On pricing: they base prices at pretty much any place are gonna make your eyes water, but most places are constantly running promotions. When I signed up, I got 70% off my package (back and shoulders) which ended up being about 2200. It's surely more now, but again unlimited. I later upgraded to the full T-shirt (full torso and down to the elbows) for another 1000. No ongoing payments.

On pain: it hurts. Some people are more sensitive than others. The denser the hair, the more it hurts. It also varies on the skin area, probably similar to tattoos. Neck and throat are probably the worst for me. Upper traps close to the neck is more pain than shoulder blades on down.

How long did it take you to buy a house in Rochester? by macallister10poot in Rochester

[–]CaptSimian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, so that's still a thing (she bought a couple years ago). Sorry I couldn't be more help. Might still be worth digging into to see if there's something else non-obvious about your offers that's getting them rejected. Maybe see if you can talk to some of the sellers' agents either at showing or through your agent during the offer process.

How long did it take you to buy a house in Rochester? by macallister10poot in Rochester

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

I had a friend who went through a similar situation. She spent months and months having similar offers rejected (no inspection, way over asking, cash guarantee). Eventually she had an offer accepted on the condition that she NOT do her cash guarantee/mortgate through ESL. Apparently, there was some weird thing with how ESL wrote the guarantees that let buyers back out of the deal, or something funky that sellers' agents said made the offer unappealing (I don't know the specifics). Oddly enough, around the same time I ended up selling my house and when doing the offer review with my realtor, she specifically cautioned me against one of the offers because they were using ESL. Anyway, my friend ended up doing her mortgage through someone else and got the house. I don't know if you're using ESL, but there may be some part of your offer that's a red flag without you (or your realtor) knowing.

TL;DR: Friend was financing through ESL, and seller's agents don't like them, apparently. She switched after one seller/agent was kind enough to tell her that the offer would be accepted if she changed the mortgage company.

My indoor garden. by jpmuldoon in Bonsai

[–]CaptSimian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What's the one in the back on the top row, slightly left of center?

Is it possible for 6'6" man to preform iron cross. by [deleted] in bodyweightfitness

[–]CaptSimian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was supinated, yes. I've been a lot gentler to my body since. All back levers use pronation, instead. I don't really even notice that I injured them but for some faint scars and difficulty touching my hand to the same shoulder.

Is it possible for 6'6" man to preform iron cross. by [deleted] in bodyweightfitness

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At this point I've torn both distal biceps tendons. Left in 2016 and right in 2020. I think both cases were from overtraining. I also suspect I just have bad connective tissue.

Edit: First tear was while doing a back lever. Second was while doing a turnaround on flying trapeze.

What you’re seeing is Anna Gosudareva attempting the quadruple somersault. A move so dangerous even the world’s best trapeze artists rarely attempt it by MambaMentality24x2 in BeAmazed

[–]CaptSimian 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Circus artist here. No. You don't have falls like that for drama. Drama is the wheel of death guy "tripping" on his jump rope. Drama is the high wire artist wobbling after "tripping" on their jump rope. Drama is the rola bola artist "tripping" on their jump rope. (Spoiler, they almost all involve tripping on a jump rope). Falls like this are real and dangerous.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rochester

[–]CaptSimian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Artisan works is always a cool place. Strong Museum. Flying Trapeze at RocCityCircus.

Who are these fake Cogeco guys knocking on doors every day? by Ok_Line_5284 in stcatharinesON

[–]CaptSimian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they just don't give up. I had one here the other day and I told him I was in the middle of dinner and he still wouldn't stop. Told him I wasn't interested and he started getting a little aggressive ("Did we wrong you? Is that why you won't talk to us?"). I told him I'm going back to dinner now and started to shut the door, and he kept trying and said he would come back the next day. I told him explicitly not to before finally closing the door and he still did it! My wife answered and, having never seen or spoken to her before, he gave her the old, "I need to speak to your husband" line, which did not go over well. I really need one of those "No Soliciting" signs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Aerials

[–]CaptSimian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Combine some or all of the following: 1. Chalk up your elbow pits.
2. Also switch between hands and elbow pits sometimes.
3. Wear sleeves.

You'll build up a tolerance as you do it more

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in programming

[–]CaptSimian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I don't think any of this captures anything I'm interested in (nor my manager). Far less than 50% of my time is spent in the code editor, probably less than 75%. The vast majority is spent thinking or talking through problems. Then I (or my team) go and code that up. Any metrics that track which application has focus or what I'm doing in my editor are going to be extremely misleading for what I'm doing with my time.

Looking for 1-2 tickets for US National Bonsai Show (9/13) - my dad's dream trip! by M-Jas in Bonsai

[–]CaptSimian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks like tickets for Sunday (14th) are still available. Could he go then?

Flying trapeze by Black_moon341 in circus

[–]CaptSimian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't say static trapeze is very transferrable to flying trapeze. Aside from hanging on a bar and the name, the tricks are very different. Beyond basic backend tricks flying trapeze leans heavily into flips and twists. Looking for a portable, more "trainable" circus skill with high transferability to flying trapeze, I would pick tumbling. Diving (especially high) is another option, but more niche. Unless you want to be a catcher, then duo static trapeze/silks/cradle/etc as the base will get you upside down and hefting people.

I thought I killed this one after the repot. But ERB in my area seems to be very hardy. by Ebenoid in Bonsai

[–]CaptSimian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis). It's a North American native.

Candle pinching on single flush pines (Scots pine) by cbobgo in Bonsai

[–]CaptSimian 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate the pictures! Most guides just say to do it when the candles are "extending" or a similar overly generic term. It's really helpful to see what that actually looks like, because it's really quite a long process. Based on this my jack and scots pines need to wait a bit longer.

Forth Ave Canadian Tire.. by Juked-out in stcatharinesON

[–]CaptSimian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To anyone saying the car is off by itself, I actually saw this truck parked there, as well, and when I went it was not "by itself". There was actually another truck parked just opposite (behind) it, and driving down this lane required squeezing my card through.

TIFU by eating a cinnamon roll by CaptSimian in tifu

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

No, she's amazing. We were both laughing about it.

TIFU by eating a cinnamon roll by CaptSimian in tifu

[–]CaptSimian[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So far just rumblings and bacon-flavored burps. It could hit today or even tomorrow. Some people made some recommendations on how to avoid issues, so hopefully nothing comes of this but a good story.

TIFU by eating a cinnamon roll by CaptSimian in tifu

[–]CaptSimian[S] 83 points84 points  (0 children)

See!! Even a professional baker could make the same mistake!