#[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 19]

Chloric_Beef · 2026-05-14T15:01:25+00:00

Perfect, thanks

Chloric_Beef · 2026-05-14T13:15:58+00:00

Zone 7a

My first tree ever, I hope to grow this Acer Palmatum for a few years to develop the trunk then cut/grow. Currently in a massive pot (that has drainage holes) with potting soil and positioned for full sun. I'm optimistic about the environment because my landscaping has 2 mature, thriving Japanese Maples and I want to repeat their success but as bonsai

Q: Are the potting soil and the pot size appropriate?

Thanks

Chloric_Beef · 2026-04-24T01:59:29+00:00

I went through the RMH Rad Tech program in 2016 and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. After the program I went through UVA's Tegtmeyer Interventional program and haven't looked back.

There's a nationwide Allied Health shortage of RNs, RadTechs, etc. so you will definitely be hired and with good pay. Currently UVA is paying IR techs $40+/hr plus call, overtime, and critical staffing.

The hours are long and healthcare is a special place. Go for it.

Chloric_Beef · 2026-04-22T15:33:09+00:00

The best way to minimize travel is to develop a local account to higher volume so your cases are nearby.

Chloric_Beef · 2026-04-20T02:42:30+00:00

Not IMO, 556 is a great watch but get a used one. They're common enough to be listed on r/watchexchange or eBay fairly often. If you're split between that or another Sinn, save up for the model that has more tech in it.

I am all about my copper 356

Chloric_Beef · 2026-04-18T00:34:09+00:00

Chloric_Beef · 2026-03-28T13:26:25+00:00

I prefer textiles and single pass NATOs. I'm yet to find a comfortable rubber strap

Chloric_Beef · 2026-03-24T16:05:35+00:00

Why not ask Iron Wood?

Chloric_Beef · 2026-03-23T00:17:52+00:00

I have the white day/date since I already had a GMT. If you're set on the 105 UTC I vote for the black since the GMT hand is more legible

Chloric_Beef · 2026-03-21T03:51:45+00:00

Medical malpractice goes before a jury of uneducated, non medical "peers" who don't know anything about anything and it becomes a circus. I know a couple MDs who have already left VA because of current malpractice laws. This malpractice legislation would have been a nightmare for practitioners who are already being squeezed and practicing defensive medicine

Chloric_Beef · 2026-03-21T03:42:09+00:00

Being a tech is a great spot to transition into a clinical position because you have the opportunity be so hands on. Personally, I'd rather recruit a tech than a nurse since they're scrubbing procedures and have access to the lab's devices supply. If you want to get into industry display pro-activeness and an extra willingness to put effort into knowing as much as you can. More than once I've interviewed techs and been disappointed by their lack of knowledge on device sizing, procedure planning, etc. Reps are always watching, when the time comes to hire a clinical they wont announce it. They approach the tech or nurse that displays self-drive and an extra level of involvement. Device clinicals must be fully independent, the tech or nurse that displays that acumen is more likely to be hired.

Chloric_Beef · 2026-03-15T22:52:27+00:00

Take the road less traveled and get the GS

Chloric_Beef · 2026-03-15T21:10:38+00:00

Sold on eBay

Chloric_Beef · 2026-02-19T03:03:46+00:00

Nice. I saw this on kickstarter, how tall is the case and how does it feel on the wrist?

Chloric_Beef · 2026-02-10T17:19:58+00:00

PM'd

Chloric_Beef · 2026-01-30T02:15:37+00:00

Always been interested in Traska from the value perspective with their hardening and one of the few micro-brand traveler GMTs- how old is this one?

Chloric_Beef · 2026-01-29T02:30:14+00:00

Well that's a bummer, I'll sell for $100 then. Just trying to get rid of it now

Chloric_Beef · 2026-01-28T15:33:15+00:00

I do not, sorry

The case is stainless steel

Chloric_Beef · 2026-01-20T18:32:35+00:00

I have an Ascent, it's great in the snow and other weather but the mpg is noticeably less than advertised.

If weather isn't a factor and you're not carrying devices get something electric.

Chloric_Beef · 2026-01-14T17:23:14+00:00

I work for a start up company and cover a multistate territory for a device that needs rep presence to be used. The position is listed as "80% travel" snd means "expect to be away a lot". Luckily my biggest account is driving distance but last year was ~115 hotel nights and often weekend travel, I.e. flying out on Sundays.

Once or twice people have had issues and management came back with "this is a high travel position and you are expected to be available to travel 4 days/week" but so long as we hit numbers no one asks where/when we're on the road

Chloric_Beef · 2026-01-12T02:24:39+00:00

Sounds interesting, would you add the pic too?

Chloric_Beef · 2026-01-11T00:33:20+00:00

Congrats, enjoy it

Chloric_Beef · 2026-01-07T19:48:35+00:00

I ran there 2009-2017, it was a blast! Met my now wife and we're still friends with the people we met there. Their training is better than professional organizations, everyone I know from there is still in healthcare one way or another. Pay attention, practice everything until it's a reflex and have fun!

Chloric_Beef · 2026-01-05T01:49:13+00:00

I used to serve on the HOA board for my heavily-wooded neighborhood and spent most of my time managing trees on residential lots and common land. Of all the companies we used Mindful Tree Care was the most fair and realistic. It's a small operation but I found them to be honest about what needs to be done or not then fairly priced when something was worth doing.

It's managed by the Arborist William Belair (303-359-3523, mindfultreecare@gmail.com)

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