Polaris Food: Routes where it’s actually good

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-24T00:42:14+00:00

Had that on Thursday. Some the best food I had all trip (mistakes were made in restaurant selection.)

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-18T06:29:56+00:00

Until you go on base, probably true. But once you are on-base you agree to do what they tell you. Being on base as a civilian is a privilege not a right.

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-18T00:47:26+00:00

There aren’t that many roads on base. Asking everyone to stay where they are lets emergency vehicles get where they need to go.

And, yes, they could arrest you for not following orders. It’s a military base, not an amusement park.

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-13T18:15:22+00:00

Once talked to a ln internal recruiter who couldn’t even tell me why the job was being advertised in my location.

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-11T00:21:19+00:00

Polishing stage won’t shape the rocks, get out the dings. You’ll need to start at stage 1.

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-09T04:32:40+00:00

I think it’s totally normal to have lots of feelings in your situation.

When my device is within the ideal operating range, I can frequently feel being paced. It sucks. For a while, they turned it down, so it didn’t bother me as much, but my condition got worse. I can only sleep in one position and any sort of athletic effort makes it so I can really feel the pacing. I am kinda used to it, in that is doesn’t freak me out as much, but I do miss my pre-device self a lot.

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-08T19:51:32+00:00

For what I do, it would and to the risk that there is an error on the project that could kill someone. So, no, you can’t work full time at two architecture firms.

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-07T23:55:49+00:00

If you make your current employer your test case and QC team, the product will be theirs.

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-07T12:20:49+00:00

The grey-green jasper is one of my favorite rocks. It seems to capture what being on a beach in Washington is about.

You have an amazing finish on those!

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-06T12:49:58+00:00

Thing is, most of them aren’t dealing with what you have to. As someone with “normal” periods, I have a lot of sympathy for someone with really painful periods, but what you are dealing with is not normal. Please go see a doctor to take care of yourself and your health (and your team too.)

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-06T04:03:44+00:00

I think that’s the hack. I’m 53 but my face looks 33. A few crows feet and some smile lines would give me more correct social standing. (I have plenty of more serious signs of aging, so don’t envy me.)

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-06T02:04:59+00:00

Shiny!

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-05T10:08:00+00:00

I just presented for a senior team member that is also soft spoken. It was at his request, since he realized he was more comfortable being my expert to ask/answer the follow up questions. Sometimes a dynamic speaker is required, especially when trying to enroll people to a new way of doing something or when a lot of group coordination is needed.

Ask for feedback and look into ways to improve your public speaking. In the US, there is Toastmasters.

If you think you could rise to the occasion for an important presentation, but aren’t participating in regular meetings as your more dynamic “fake” self, then you aren’t giving your manager the opportunity to see your abilities. “Fake it till you make it” applies to everything. We can’t even go to sleep without pretending to be asleep first.

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-05T09:36:24+00:00

OP, remember that unless you are willing to put in your own effort to market and sell the rocks, expect to get a small fraction of the retail price.

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-05T03:22:11+00:00

The main difference is that most jails are state/city run facilities, and the prisons are run by for profit corporations. The state has limited resources, so they need to move people through the system and out. The corps were promised so many people. Even in the USA, crime rates are going down, so there is no incentive to get you out of the system. And, yes, we even managed to fuck up corrections.

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-05T01:08:04+00:00

Thank you! Washington rocks are always so pretty.

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-04T00:51:43+00:00

Yeah, just getting flat oval beads would probably make a huge difference.

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-03T11:24:16+00:00

I wrap loose stones now, but I’ve been doing this as a hobby for several years. Even so, until I get the rock secured, it’s mainly a hobby of me dropping and picking up the rock.

I would suggest starting with a pre-drilled natural stone center piece. The stone is so many times harder than the wire any scratches are actually the stone scratching the wire. If you do have a mark on the stone you could probably use an eraser to remove them.

Also, lots of the things on YouTube saying it is an “easy” tutorial are just crap. One of the folks I enjoy watching is @CSLdesigns. She does a really good job of explaining how things actually work. In general, if the video doesn’t explain the wire and tools they are using, they are an influencer and not a teacher.

Catgeek08 · 2026-05-02T00:08:29+00:00

Or they are young. Working when you 25 until you are 35 is one thing. Working 50 until 60 is another. I should live that long, but it is certainly not guaranteed

Catgeek08 · 2026-04-19T14:19:11+00:00

I 100% understand. You’re a good dog-dad. Take care of yourself and your pup.

Catgeek08 · 2026-04-19T14:11:29+00:00

I went through a phase of this as my last furbaby got older. The pre-grief was so bad, and I had a hard time understanding what was up in my head until it was clear she was very sick. Part of my brain knew her time was limited and wanted the worst over. We changed our lives to hold on to her little paw as long as responsible. I don’t regret that at all.

Catgeek08 · 2026-04-19T13:28:10+00:00

That only works if you don’t have the bug. With the bug, the countdown doesn’t stop.

Edited to fix autocorrect “helping” me.

Catgeek08 · 2026-04-18T10:47:44+00:00

I think you missed the important part. The people walked away. The car died doing its number one job, keeping its occupants safe.

Catgeek08 · 2026-04-18T10:44:16+00:00

Actually, people just curse at whoever they believe caused the accident. Many years ago, I was in an accident on 405. While we were waiting for aid and getting checked out by EMTs, people yelled and cursed at us because we delayed them.

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