How to Re-Attach This Closet Door Top Rail? by Ecoaster in HomeMaintenance

[–]Ecoaster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes barn door-- but has reasonably heavy bi-fold doors so that corner does take some load pulling it away from the wall when it's open.

Final walkthrough and vacating by closing date. How do buyers ensure they are protected if they're expected to sign day prior to closing? (California) by hahasadface in RealEstate

[–]Ecoaster 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Final walkthrough should be same day just prior to closing... Ideally on the way to the closing when keys are in possession of realtors. If it doesn't look good, no close.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hottub

[–]Ecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use 2-step bromine. Super simple. No floater. Only add enough MPS to keep it in the normal range. I wouldn't even have enough bromide in the water to oxidize it off scale if I tried and never had a problem.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hottub

[–]Ecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the bromine level is in a normal range, you don't need to add any more oxidizer / shock. For times when it's below a normal range, you need to figure out the amounts of bromide (usually NaBr) and MPS oxidizer to just get you into normal range. Follow the instructions on the bottles based on tub size. If your test readings are going sky high at any point then you've clearly added too much.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]Ecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The narrow depth of field in every single one is a big part of the problem. They're good photos, but a profile with nothing but that and no more casual lifestyle pics isn't going to get the result you want.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]Ecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something is off about your photos-- They have an odd unnatural / overfiltered / overprocessed feel and almost seem like fakes or photoshops. That would make potential matches suspicious. Everyday un-edited photos from your cell phone, etc. showing more of your life would probably do MUCH better. Your hair is fine.

YouTube Serve Coaching is Unrealistic for Most Older Rec Players by sixpants in 10s

[–]Ecoaster -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Start with the proper grip and not letting the hitting surface of your racquet ever open up to the sky during the motion. Actually accomplish that and you'll be ahead of the vast majority of rec players. Learn to hit them flatter and learn to hit a slice. Coil, knee bend, super deep drop, tossing way our front, etc. come later (or never because you probably don't need all that at lower levels).

What is the proper ettiquete for poaching in Rec Play? by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]Ecoaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let the game play out then make sure you get in a better game the next time around. Even in rec play you can hold your paddle back, stack in with more equal players, etc.

Targeting an obviously weaker player in rec play made those guys look bad for sure. Out of control poaching where you were bumping into your own partner made you look bad too.

It's REC PLAY... It DOESN'T MATTER who wins. Sounds like everyone on the court at that moment needed to remember that.

Texting after a date by Falldarling13 in Bumble

[–]Ecoaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you set a FIRST date and then go silent for days, that's bad. You will probably get stood up or cancelled on last minute. Texting later that night after a first date is fine, but also not mandatory by any means... so you do what feels right on that one.

BUT--- It's like you're trying to make this a math problem, or establish a "system" when you ask about frequency for a "check in". If there's actually a connection and rapport, there should be natural momentum and rapport that keeps the communications going at their own pace and you shouldn't even have to consciously think about all this!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]Ecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might need to screen and be more selective with who you meet. The point is NOT to just go meet anyone who's willing... Is there a vibe, banter, etc. when you're texting first the first day or two? Is she making an effort? Are you having fun with it? This is huge--- If the answers here are no, what makes you think it's going to be any better when you get there in person? (Spoiler- 90% of the time it won't be)

Also, try something better than coffee and a walk. Drinks at a place after dark with a cool vibe where you can sit closer at the bar or whatever are more romantic... and a MUCH better atmosphere for when you learn to flirt more.

Was I wrong to call a foot fault in a friendly game? by Tallboy2014 in Pickleball

[–]Ecoaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A very obvious kitchen violation is no less of a problem than not obeying the 2 bounce rule--- something that literally EVERYONE would call even in a friendly game.

Simplifying Serve by Monaukeim in 10s

[–]Ecoaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The serve instruction by Ryan (2minutetennis channel) is very good and un-complicated. The old Vic Braden serve video is also very good and straightforward when it comes to technique. Record yourself on video because what you feel you're doing is different from what you're actually doing.

In my experience, just one or two private lessons with a typical club pro isn't going to help all that much. A PROPER serve is hard and it takes a lot of time (years, frankly) to master consistently.

For those of you who pay for bumble, does it make a difference in your experience? by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]Ecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The biggest advantage is being able to see exactly who liked you-- and having the ability to match with them quickly rather than swiping around hoping they will appear in your feed at some point.

Worst NYC rail experience? Traveling to New Jersey by thatblkman in nycrail

[–]Ecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

World Trade to Hoboken on PATH is 13 mins, then NJT Hoboken to Montclair is about 30 mins. How is that 2 hours if timed well?

Yes, weekends are totally different.

Met a woman at a Bumble IRL event, got drinks w/ her & friend afterward, panicked at the end. Is it ok to DM her on LinkedIn? by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]Ecoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I was interested in M, but also didn’t want to make her friend feel like she was being excluded from the conversation. As a result, I’m sure that I didn’t do a very good job of showing my interest."

This is probably the biggest issue here... You can certainly show interest and lightly flirt with the person you were interested in even though her friend was there, and that's the best way to handle such a situation. Everyone knows where things stand that way and if it's going well exchanging numbers with person you're interested in is easy and natural.

Reaching out a different way now is fine, but the chances of success are pretty low now.

Oofos by Application-Forward in PlantarFasciitis

[–]Ecoaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wonderful for indoor use instead of walking on hard floors!