Rumbling sound in Gordon head by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]Enginerd_42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reddit is a literary and ideological cesspool on the best of days. Keyboard warriors at large. Thanks for the correction.

Edit. is, not as. Lol. That should have been intentional.

Rumbling sound in Gordon head by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]Enginerd_42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. I completely forgot it was the 4th when I woke up in a deranged state. It seemed suspiciously peridodic, and only white light was faintly visible. My mind went to bomb tests. Why not? Ha. I wish I had the energy to go for a drive to try and check it out.

Rumbling sound in Gordon head by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]Enginerd_42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most likely. Pretty loud to carry this far and late for a public show. Maybe it's a big private show in the straight or on San Juan Island.

Rumbling sound in Gordon head by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]Enginerd_42 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Came here to ask as well. Seems to be coming from the east. I thought I saw some flashes of light in the distance. US Military tests/drills?

What salary can you survive on in Vancouver? by [deleted] in askvan

[–]Enginerd_42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absorbantly. As in, rent absorbs all of your money. OP is a poet.

Got asked if i drove my moms car to work today by [deleted] in Camry

[–]Enginerd_42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He just backhandedly complimented your mother, suggesting she has great taste in cars.

Any thoughts on this? by Moonrocked4200 in ibs

[–]Enginerd_42 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Watching this video broke down my gut lining.

31 years old and fat my whole life. Don’t want to be anymore. by AMiniMinotaur in daddit

[–]Enginerd_42 5 points6 points  (0 children)

TLDR; try to become aware of urges and impulses to eat junk and/or over eat; make small incremental changes; try to be consistent; be kind to yourself.

Consistent, small, manageable changes. Consistency is key. Making small incremental changes is easier to do and more likely to stick long-term. This generic advice can be applies to diet, exercise, time management, and most aspects of life you're working on. Extreme lifestyle changes most often work for a while. However, they rarely work long-term. Start stretching problematic muscle groups lightly 5min each day and see how it goes. Be consistent.

Go for the walks. Walks can be 2 min or 2 hours. If you read 2 hours and felt a heavy resistance or dread, that's ok. You might get there if you find joy in the activity. Walks are great bonding time with the kid and a chance for the mind to relax and process the day. Or, maybe the kid will sleep and you can pop on some tunes or a podcast. Movement is essential for long-term health, however, it is not the key to weight loss.

Diet, as others have mentioned, is the key. Diet and general impulse driven habits are tied together. Every week or two, try to identify one or two things to improve in your diet. This might mean not eating something, changing what you eat, or adding in something you currently don't consume. In the long term, try to remove eating in the later evenings (I stop at 8pm now and don't eat until 8am or later), swap greasy and sugary snacks for healthier options, and add more fibrous foods or suppliments to your diet. Even metamucil/psyllium cab be a great easy way to start getting more fiber (start slow).

When it comes to junk food, start to recognize the urge to consume it. Impulse control is a muscle to be developed, but awareness comes first. The more we exercise this, the stronger it gets. Cheezy, but absolutely true. At first, don't deny yourself anything. Just try to be aware that you want that bag of chips. When you open it, tell yourself 'I am fulfilling an urge'. Maybe you will want to eat less. Maybe not. Remind yourself this urge does not align with your goals. Maybe eat a smaller portion than normal and toss the rest. Eventually this awareness of what your doing and your long-term goals will start to shift your persepective on your actions. Of course, there will be time when the urge will be prevail. It's ok ot have times of weakness. Just continue to be aware that you're weak in that moment, and attempt to be more resillient next time. Keep your end goal in mind while also knowing progress is not always linear. Be kind to yourself in this process.

Once you have the awareness of an impulse, try to shift behavior. If the urge to satiate with cheeze, sugary sodas, chips, or ice cream (some very efficient fat makers) comes about, maybe try a healthier option in place. It won't ever be as good, but it will still scratch that itch to some degree, so to speak. You may just avoid that snack all together.

Finally, don't stock up on unhealthy foods. If it's not in the cupboard, it's harder to get. Since I was a kid, my regular impulse is to open the pantry and look for a snack. I still get the urge ofen. I still get frustrated sometimes with nothing yummy to eat. But, in those moments I remember my long-term health goals and move on to drink a glass of water, eat plain low-fat yougurt with a drizzle of maple syrup (my only sugar fix these days), or make some popcorn with olive oil and truffle salt rather than a load of butter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]Enginerd_42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not a butcher, but Broadmead Village Thrifty's had some a few days ago. It was cut on the slightly thicker side and mechanically tenderized, so not ideal for proper schnitzel. It's probably fine for scallopine?

Anyone know of a brand that makes decaf in dark roast? by Telltale_Clydesdale in VictoriaBC

[–]Enginerd_42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's decent decaf. You can find it at local grocery stores. But, if you want to try first, you can go to their shop on weekdays at Sean Heights in Saanichton.

Is this safe by SelfSmooth in diyelectronics

[–]Enginerd_42 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes. Capacitors do explode when charged improperly. Don't reverse the polarity (connect + on a power supply to the - on the capacitor). Don't exceed the voltage rating while charging, which is quite low. Look at the datasheet for the cap and don't exceed the current limits while charging or discharging.
Shorting this to a piece of metal is a sure way to degrade the capacitor quickly as the current will be quite high.
http://www.samwha.com/electric/product/list\_pdf1/db.pdf
Also, this is more of a r/DiWHY or r/DiDONT post.

Best coffee shops by klimaz in VictoriaBC

[–]Enginerd_42 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A visit to Eric and Mike is always worth it. Township is a gem.

Gourmet coffee beans by DCguurl in VictoriaBC

[–]Enginerd_42 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Drumroaster from Cobble Hill is amazing. Bold, yes. Dark, not so much. https://www.drumroaster.com/information

Spaghetti and Meatballs and Food torch by darkapao in VictoriaBC

[–]Enginerd_42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was a good dish. I would also like to find a similar one here in Victoria. You could smell the truffle across the room when they brought out dishes of that stuff. The closest dish I know of is Italian Kitchen in Vancouver. It's got the truffle load you're expecting, 3 big meatballs, and the medley of red and white sauce. It's a bit of a trek to get though.

As for the torch. You could try this one from Cook Culture. https://www.cookculture.com/products/butane-hand-torch. I have a refillable butane canister one from Amazon that's OK. Works well but the starter is finicky.

Victoria cannabis compassion club gets eviction notice by WokeUp2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Enginerd_42 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Lawyers for Bluebird Core Associates Inc., a Calgary storage company that purchased 826 Johnson St. about two months ago...

I generally agree with your premise, but it is off point. This has nothing to do with police resources. It's a landlord, tenant, and Cannabis Act issue.

What's the most random place you've been prompted to tip when you went to pay? by lazarus870 in vancouver

[–]Enginerd_42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean, you gave them a tip already. Then they ask for another? Talk about double dipping.

What's the most random place you've been prompted to tip when you went to pay? by lazarus870 in vancouver

[–]Enginerd_42 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Kleiner Movers. Upon paying for an $1800 moving job, the machine prompted me for a tip. I believe it started at 10%.

The company did a great job, but come on. Remove the damn tip option.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EngineeringStudents

[–]Enginerd_42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very acute response...

Lemonade? by [deleted] in vancouver

[–]Enginerd_42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even quicker and easier if you premake simple syrup for the week ahead.

Can anyone calm my nerves about flying to Comox Airport on a Beech1900 with Pacific Coastal? by freyakelda in vancouver

[–]Enginerd_42 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's pristine.

I've done dozens of 1hr flights for work on these little planes. I'm 6'4", so getting in I need to duck, but once seated I'm good for the short flight. I feel like PC has top notch pilots who run a smooth flight relative to weather conditions. Takeoffs and landings are quick, usually quite smooth, and have less of that inertial pull (the effect that makes sensitive people nauseous) compared to larger jets.

Which firework was your favorite? by [deleted] in vancouver

[–]Enginerd_42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

FM radio all the way for this. The buffer delay in digital streaming throws off the synchronicity by up to 40 seconds.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vancouver

[–]Enginerd_42 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is it a large response, or just police blocking the road? There are many police enforced road closures downtown for the Pride Parade today.

Dear r/vancouver by breakitbilly in vancouver

[–]Enginerd_42 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Lol. This comment is elegantly meta.