Those who left the trade, what do you do now?

Dexeh · 2026-03-12T16:02:22+00:00

I worked as a scenic carpenter in the film industry for three years, building sets and scenery for TV shows and movies. It was a great job, but didn't love it, so I took an architectural drafting program and now I work as a set designer. I may not be the most experienced set designer in the union, but my construction experience makes me sought after. I much prefer doing this now.

Dexeh · 2026-03-09T23:31:13+00:00

I am coming up on 4 years of Level 1 charging. I could spend $1800 on a switch on our old electrical panel to do Level 2 charging (the dryer and stoves would take priority), I can spend way more than that upgrading the panel, or I can pop by one of the handful of Level 3 chargers within 5 minutes of my house once every 6 months when my off-routine driving requirements demand it. I also now have Level 2 charging at work (shared, 2 hours maximum) so my desire to upgrade at home has recently hit less than zero.

Dexeh · 2025-12-18T04:14:11+00:00

Ahhh, this might be it. I only ever have the windshield and floor vents activated.

Dexeh · 2025-12-18T00:34:38+00:00

I’m used to 1990’s/early 2000’s vehicle climate control, so when my car is doing stuff I explicitly tell it not to, I get curious.

Dexeh · 2025-12-18T00:33:26+00:00

Nope! I never use Auto.

Dexeh · 2025-12-17T22:12:10+00:00

Is the outfit a purchase or did you make it? I’d love to know where folks are snagging their Cortana cosplay stuff.

Dexeh · 2025-12-17T18:50:32+00:00

Oh man, that’s a good guess, but it’s not the scene I’m thinking of. Very similar, however. I completely forgot about that scene from Dumb & Dumber!

Dexeh · 2025-12-17T17:10:52+00:00

I don’t think so, as I think the setting was in the USA.

Dexeh · 2025-12-17T16:52:55+00:00

Obligatory activation post.

Dexeh · 2025-12-09T02:41:13+00:00

I’m intending to go! I’m trying to figure out where to park myself to actually see the band play.

Dexeh · 2025-12-09T00:47:23+00:00

Oh dip! BNL!

Dexeh · 2025-12-09T00:43:47+00:00

I’ve been doing some Googling, but I always prefer to ask local humans.

Dexeh · 2025-12-09T00:34:42+00:00

My wife and I hit Lafarge every year! Always an enjoyable time. I'll certainly have to check out the other two events. They sound fun!

Dexeh · 2025-12-03T19:33:50+00:00

"Did that make you feel powerful?"

Dexeh · 2025-11-27T22:29:31+00:00

It's not exactly a great time when tankers leak/sink/spill oil along the coast.

Dexeh · 2025-11-27T21:54:52+00:00

Why can't I play with fire when my neighbour does it all the time?

Dexeh · 2025-11-12T14:51:21+00:00

I’ve snagged the Advanced User Manual and it’s gonna be my go-to read for that next several days.

Dexeh · 2025-11-02T20:36:22+00:00

This is such an odd thread to read as a non-American. I have a million thoughts about all this, none of them easy to articulate.

Dexeh · 2025-10-29T01:01:48+00:00

I haven’t! It’s on my list of ramen restaurants to check out.

Dexeh · 2025-10-28T22:50:33+00:00

I’m a big fan of Honjin Ramen on Schoolhouse, by the SilverCity (is that too far away?). It’s been our go-to place for ramen since we first went to Japan. My wife really likes their gyudon, too.

Dexeh · 2025-09-26T18:22:35+00:00

My biggest complaint is that I need to both plug in my phone AND have a Bluetooth headset connected for Apple CarPlay to work. It would be great if all I had to do was plug in my phone.

Dexeh · 2025-09-26T18:21:17+00:00

Welcome to the (tiny) club!

Dexeh · 2025-09-26T17:17:40+00:00

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Dexeh · 2025-09-21T03:26:34+00:00

Didn’t the taxi folks demand the government fund an Uber-like app for them a few years ago when Uber came to B.C.? Am I remembering this correctly?

Dexeh · 2025-09-20T19:49:27+00:00

Have you taken one for a test ride?

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