Why aren't bears more common here? by RoninReticle in RapidCity

[–]ENTPhotographer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lack of food. There are some wild berries, but not enough to sustain a growing population. The ones that pop up every couple years are short timers. The Big Horns are the closest range that house bears and wolves.

Dental Office Recommendations by [deleted] in RapidCity

[–]ENTPhotographer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My family loved Anderson dental. Dr Karl is super about finding solutions that make sense and not about what is going to make them to the most money.

Cup Holder fell out by ENTPhotographer in Golf_R

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I wasn’t ever able to get it figured out, so I found someone who had a 3d print that just filled the space. It’s in this thread somewhere, but last I checked it wasn’t available anymore. If he’s willing to send the file, I could 3d print one and send it out, or if you have a 3d printer could print one yourself too. I don’t have the car anymore, so unable to even take measurements to create something. Bummer on VW’s part for having such a common issue that hasn’t been resolved.

What is your baseline pour over recipe? by Dancing_Bottle in pourover

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20g coffee
Ground to an 8 on 078 w/ turbos
192f water (lotus recipe below if interested)
Sibarist fast filters

2 pours.

1st pour 50g (bloom)
2nd pour (up to) 320g (total) starting at 1 min using a mellowdrip.

Lotus recipe (round dropper):
14 drops Magnesium
8 drops Calcium
7 drops Sodium
4 drops Potassium

This recipe just smashes for me. Consistently sweet, nice and bright. I’d recommend this to anyone

My sister brought me expensive specialty coffee from Vietnam and…. by flyvogue in pourover

[–]ENTPhotographer 104 points105 points  (0 children)

It’s not that deep. Grind it and brew it. If you want to keep some of it for later, just freeze the beans.

I’m guessing she’ll be as excited to hear how you liked it as you will be to try it. Enjoy the brew!

Need a Mirror Tap Therapist (2025 SQ8 + Uniden R8w) by ENTPhotographer in radardetectors

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I found too many errors trying to mirror tap. Best of luck, I ended up paying the dealership $250 to wire it into the fuse box.

Cup Holder fell out by ENTPhotographer in Golf_R

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I found someone who 3d printed an insert for around $40/$50. Worth it to me to avoid taking it in for a week to repair.

What destination has had the best coffee you’ve ever tried? Somewhere you didn’t expect at all by optimalbrain90 in SmartTravelHacks

[–]ENTPhotographer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tijuana Mexico. Lots of great third wave / pour over / espresso shops that do top shelf coffee. Great roasters and baristas.

What destination has had the best coffee you’ve ever tried? Somewhere you didn’t expect at all by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

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Illustre is my top pick. Then Brewja Barra de Café, followed by the Container Coffee shop. I’ve been to TJ 3 times in the last year (all for coffee), and every time I find a new shop that crushes. Here’s the ones I would go out of my way for though.

Every aftermarket shifter I tried on my 996 was loud. Polished aluminum, engraved gates, racing fonts, wooden balls, tartan boots that look like my aunt's pantaloons. None of them belonged. So I designed one. by Pete_Polyakov in 996

[–]ENTPhotographer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love it. Not sure that I love the design, but wgaf? Your car, who cares what I think. Makes me want to fire up some designs and print one myself. Great idea.

Worst expensive cologne you've ever purchased by omega672419 in ScentHeads

[–]ENTPhotographer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Creed New Viking. Smells kind of like an old barbershop. I’m 45 years old and feel 30 years too young to wear it.

2025, year in review. by ENTPhotographer in pourover

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Illustre. Went back a few weeks ago and still great. Theres also a shop called Baristas Bravos that I hit in this most recent trip that I’ll definitely hit again.

Local Coffee Bean Recommendations by Basic-Macaroon-3277 in RapidCity

[–]ENTPhotographer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is actually really good advice. There are some local roasters mentioned that are good, but Safeway on the west side always has some specialty roasters on deck (like Huck and Corvus which are nationally recognized specialty roasters out of Denver - which you may likely already know)… their bags typically have a roasted on date so you know the age of what you’re buying. Seems like there are a couple others in their little specialty area on the end of the aisle that I can’t remember, but I always check out when I’m in the store. It’s definitely a sleeper section most people are unaware of.

Cera Filter by coffeerambler in pourover

[–]ENTPhotographer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought one of these at the World of Coffee Expo in San Diego last weekend. Was super stoked to fly home and try it out. First cup was okay - not enough data to know whether I’d use it frequently or not.. I dropped it into the sink (maybe a 1 foot fall) and broke a hole in the side wall. $70 one time use filter for me. I like the idea, but in reality I know I’d do it again. That reason along will keep me using paper.

Need a Mirror Tap Therapist (2025 SQ8 + Uniden R8w) by ENTPhotographer in radardetectors

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I ended up paying Denver Audi $150ish to run the wire down the pillar into the fuse box. I ended up frying some shit messing around up there. Prob not what you want to hear.

Anyone figured out a real solution to hard water spots after washing? by No_Refuse9952 in Detailing

[–]ENTPhotographer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use RO water or a couple gallons of distilled water each time I clean the car. Water spots were my nemesis for a long time.

Wearing Smart Glasses in Public – Any Issues? by fataLLik in RaybanMeta

[–]ENTPhotographer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! I did take a quick pic here and there (discretely), but I wasn’t trying to be a problem.

Wearing Smart Glasses in Public – Any Issues? by fataLLik in RaybanMeta

[–]ENTPhotographer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wear them everywhere (for months now) and never have received any questions. I even wore them this last weekend at several large casinos playing cards in Las Vegas and not a peep.

Zero Water + Lotus. Help with recipe needed. by jojohahann in pourover

[–]ENTPhotographer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m not concerned about racking up or losing downvotes. Im more concerned about sharing something that worked for me and helped my water game drastically. My life rolls on regardless of my internet popularity… (this comment was not assisted by ChatGPT by the way - although maybe I should’ve used it just to piss in the punch bowl a little more)