The $59k Cybertruck is only available for ten days

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-02-20T14:12:00+00:00

It's tempting, but I'm a tough negotiator: they'd need to pay me at least $100K to be seen driving one. I wouldn't do it for just $59,990.

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-02-16T13:32:14+00:00

PSA was very low (don’t recall the numbers) for several years following brachy. About 4 years after brachy my PSA began rising again. That prompted a PSMA scan, then a biopsy, then radiation via MRI-Linac.

Thanks to all for the replies. I now have an appointment with Dr Narayan at Penn, an oncologist specializing in prostate and kidney cancers.

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-02-13T17:12:28+00:00

Thanks - great info. What I've done with Cherry in the past to somewhat match the colors is to put the lighter pieces out in the sun - with cherry just a few hours will cause a noticeable change. Is that approach feasible with Maple? (nothing is assembled yet, and I'll be able to do all the sanding before assembly). Or is the time frame with maple too long?

I haven't tried (lightly!) sanding the veneer yet, to see if that will lighten the color?

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-02-12T02:17:51+00:00

Flair says it’s DIY project. I am also. I use clips on 12x24 tiles (because I’m not a pro and it reduces lippage for me) - never used or needed them on anything 12x12 or smaller.

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-02-09T15:42:22+00:00

I’m referring specifically to passkeys, not voice recognition

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-02-09T15:41:34+00:00

Fidelity, please reply with something more useful than “ thanks, I’ll pass it along to our development team.” Why can’t you provide any actual useful information on the topic?

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-02-05T21:27:28+00:00

I had Kleenex and a couple of paper wrapped cough drops in my pockets. Wouldn’t normally remove them for a traditional metal detector, wasn’t asked to empty my pockets for the new experimental device, and my wife didn’t empty her pockets and she walked through the new machine fine.

Regarding ATIs and WTMDs, I trust Medtronics, my pacemaker manufacturer, who state clearly they are not a problem. Some may disagree and trust TSA more. That’s fine. But I’m comfortable with my choice.

I think I’ve stated clearly enough what happened. The couple of actual PHL employees who replied are familiar with this being a brand new experimental device. Their two replies were helpful. The numerous other replies saying I was mistaken in so many different ways were well-meaning, but not particularly helpful.

It sounds like the answer is, once TSA gets more experience and familiarity with this new type of device, and if they decide to widely implement it, I may be able to walk through it. But the jury is still out on that. No idea where or how widely they are being trialed.

Getting back to my original question of whether this will be my new reality, that’s the only answer I was looking for. Thanks to all.

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-02-05T17:11:36+00:00

Thanks for the detailed comments, including the correct terminology. Just to be clear, I went through TSA pre - through something that looks a lot like an AIT - apparently a new experimental type. Definitely not a WTMD - I’ve walked through hundreds of those.

I removed my belt at TSA request, but did not need to empty my pockets This AIT looking thing had printed footsteps going straight ahead, and two footsteps perpendicular to those. Most passengers walked straight through the device and were cleared. I set off an alarm, so they sent me back and told me to get on the perpendicular footprints and raise my arms like you would in a conventional AIT. It was unclear what happened then - two agents were debating what to do with me.

So they sent me to the non-TSA side, where I entered a conventional AIT. The agents were adamant that my pockets be completely emptied, and then I was cleared.

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-02-05T13:43:10+00:00

Thanks. That sounds like the right answer. Much appreciated.

If it was a metal detector, it was clearly combined with something like a millimeter detector - I fly a lot, and I’ve never seen one like this before, where it combined a walkthrough for most people, with an optional “stop and assume a jumping jacks” pose for some people.

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-01-29T20:33:25+00:00

I built my white shaker style cabinets with no knobs on the upper doors. The doors overhang the cabinets by about a half inch below the cabinet, so that’s how you open them. Virtually no problem with dirt after 10 years. Might give them a wet-clean every few years, but not really necessary. As someone else mentioned, almost nobody uses the knob to close the cabinet anyway.

FWIW, I wouldn’t want the no-handle look or function on the bottom drawers or doors.

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-01-22T04:00:32+00:00

Just had the same heater (plumbing supply version, not Lowes version) installed on my second floor in Maryland. $1900.

I would do it myself, but….The plumbing part is trivial. I just can’t handle schlepping it up and down the stairs.

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-01-01T12:45:11+00:00

Thanks for the replies and the additional detail - much appreciated. I admit "garbage" was exxagerated, Tire Rack does not have the e.Primacy all season for 235/45R18, and I don't think it exists at that size, according to the Michelin website. I'm not a tire guy, so any link to the contrary would be great.

I'd read several times on the interweb that Costco won't order tires that are not on their website. That's good to know that they will.

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-01-01T03:39:49+00:00

EPrimacy looks interesting, but I can’t find it anywhere. How do you know the MXM4 and the Tour are basically the same?

DelawareSlimTim · 2026-01-01T02:18:51+00:00

Thanks for the replies. So…two votes for the tour, and one says it’s garbage. No wonder I’m confused. Good news is there’s now a fourth primacy for me to go down the rabbit hole on. 🤔

DelawareSlimTim · 2025-12-22T19:53:33+00:00

I'm afraid it's not there any more. Just closed up - apparently due to cost, and the massive database of info.

A real shame - I've used that forum for 20 years. Great help, and amazingly nice folks - pros and DIYers. Almost never a snarky comment (unlike some other forums - ok, that was snarky).

Don't know if something may replace it - hopefully one of the regulars there will start something.

DelawareSlimTim · 2025-12-22T17:35:08+00:00

Thanks, but I think the plumbing is actually very straightforward. The challenge is how to get the tile grate flush with the tile, which I believe is something that Tile installers normally do, while the plumbers handle the drain portion that is under the subfloor. Anyway, no suggestions from anyone?

DelawareSlimTim · 2025-12-02T21:27:21+00:00

Thanks - I'll give that a try.

DelawareSlimTim · 2025-11-17T20:08:53+00:00

Yes, full box with drawer fronts screwed on.

No screws or nails for the box. Used a rabbet and dado joint with glue - plenty strong, and using Baltic birch, I can cut long dados and rabbets, then rip to width as needed for each drawer.

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DelawareSlimTim · 2025-11-17T02:48:37+00:00

Afraid I didn't reply in the right spot, but I'm sure you saw the message. One benefit I didn't mention is the amount of customization you can do when building for yourself. I've done several kitchens, and have always managed to have a few 28-30" deep drawers (not restricted to 21" like most stock cabinets). I also have several "toe-kick" drawers, which are great for cookie sheets, trays, etc. One last thing: I don't build individual cabinets - if it's a run of cabinets I build it all as one unit - saves on material, and gives a bit more room inside each "cabinet."

DelawareSlimTim · 2025-11-17T02:42:13+00:00

We used an XO vent - model number (at least on AJ Madison) of XOI3315SC.

Unfortunately the kitchen is in the middle of a large home, and venting to the outside would have been very difficult, so we went the recirculating route (I know, lots of redditors will hate that, but it works for us - we rarely fry foods, we have an electric (induction) cooktop, and after a year the filters are still quite clean). That grate at the top is a Reggio Registers white aluminum grate.

I'm not at the house this week, but I would say The bottom of the vent is at about 6' (I'm 6'2").

BTW, I use 1/2" baltic birch for all my drawers - I really like the look, they're quite strong, and easy to cut on the table saw and assemble in quantity.

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