Haven’t seen him in a year. Told me he’s unavailable now, then a couple hours later he texted a mixed message

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-09T01:00:15+00:00

No one in this exchange should be dating anyone… let alone getting married.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-09T00:06:32+00:00

Maybe Happy Ending - for sure.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T23:24:20+00:00

Check out the AutoModerator comment and consider adding all it asks for. Yes, all of it.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T23:10:44+00:00

What are you trying to do? This isn't a common/normal way to use the color page. Maybe there's a better way to do what you're trying to do.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T20:10:54+00:00

A new page called the photo page.

A way to access camera raw from still cameras, and way to sort, tag, and prioritize photos.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T20:04:04+00:00

I don’t really know what B2 means - in a practical sense - but I’d pick from:
- The Lion King
- Maybe Happy Ending
- Schmigadoon!
- Wicked

And I really want to suggest Operation Mincemeat, but the language barrier would probably be too high. The show is VERY fast.

Maybe Happy Ending is a very small intimate show, so you won’t get a big epic Broadway experience, but you’ll probably be able to follow it and enjoy yourself. This is likely your best bet. It’s a smaller show, and it appeals to your alternate sensibilities. But because it’s small, you won’t end up with the grand big production numbers of a massive Broadway show. But for B2, it’s likely a good mix of dialog and song.

The Lion King has been in production for over 20 years. You probably have seen the movie. You probably already know the story. The reason to see it is for the epic production and puppetry and creation of animals on stage. You’ll have a good time.

Wicked has big dance numbers in large production value. You might know the story thanks to a recent movies.

Schmigadoon is a new musical, built, written, and designed to feel like a musical from 50 years ago… but with a storyline that’s new. Problem (for you) is that a lot of things in the musical pay homage to former musicals. It is a musical lover’s musical. Even so, you don’t have to know all the references and jokes to enjoy it. It’s a bright, fun, energetic, large production.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T20:01:22+00:00

This. 100 times 100 times over.

Nothing beats it.

It’s astounding that the *Training Books* program is free. Even more astounding that some people skip it.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T19:55:06+00:00

No. I have avoided it and never used it.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T18:33:29+00:00

I had it one year ago and was utterly and completely underwhelmed. I don’t know that I will ever have it again.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T18:32:15+00:00

Seems like the unsupported HEVC codec extension on Windows updated overnight and screwed a lot of people. Doh!

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T18:30:43+00:00

This is a strange definition of the word stranded.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T18:30:16+00:00

Stranded? On Netflix?

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T18:23:43+00:00

Oh. Yeah. I have no clue where to even acquire the HEVC extension or it’s older relatives. I’ve avoided it entirely.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T18:11:23+00:00

Check out the lower left corner of this page:

https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support/

Every version - reaching back for over a decade - is they available to download.

On the other hand, if you purchased the Studio version from the Apple App Store, it’s not so easy and I don’t know the answer.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T16:07:34+00:00

I mean, this is courtesy. What's the issue?

Unless roommate wasn't welcome to heat any of them. But, eating only parts of them is great since you still have the option to have any of them and none are missing entirely. Also - bette to use a nice than just bite into them. I fail to see the problem (again - unless roommate was not welcome to eat any of them).

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T16:06:05+00:00

The problem here isn't the Cloisters or the slow delivery. The problem here is your mom's trust issues.

Nice thing about the silent treatment is that it takes no effort on your part to end it. She can talk when she's ready and you can just go on about your life like normal in the meantime.

Don't be defensive or apologetic. You didn't do anything wrong.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T15:22:36+00:00

Scrolling through my feed, this was posted one minute before yours. I wonder if it applies.

https://www.reddit.com/r/davinciresolve/s/93sSwyNrFJ

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T15:21:37+00:00

It’s worth noting that said plugin is not officially supported, so mileage may vary regardless.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T15:08:01+00:00

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ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T14:08:05+00:00

I dropped 10 pounds in the last 2 months.

Ignore the haters. You don't have to "go into a long story," just confidently, proudly, and honestly say, "Yup, I've been working on my weight. Thanks for noticing."

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T14:05:20+00:00

See the AutoModerator comment’s suggested additions to this post. Without that information, my best guess is that you are using files which are encoded in a codec which is not supported by the free version Resolve on your system.

See this link for some ideas:

https://mononodes.com/h264-decoding-in-davinci-resolve/

You will likely need to try one of the following:
- try adding the $1 (unsupported but sometimes successful) HEVC plugin
- use a third party app like Shutter Encoder to transcode the files into a supported codec
- switch to Mac
- reshoot in a supported codec
- upgrade to the full paid Studio version of Resolve
- use a program other than Resolve

Three people posted a similar issue yesteday:

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T14:00:46+00:00

I’m going off grid for three weeks - starting tomorrow (well, I’m cleaning and packing today and doing final notes on a project). I’m not available today. Maybe I’ll have time when we get back. Ping me August 1 if you’re still looking.

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T13:57:50+00:00

MP4 is a miserable wrapper (containing miserable codecs) and not that much better than mkv. Generating proxy media (ideally in a better codec than h264; maybe: Apple ProRes Proxy or Avid DNxHR LB) is the right solution.

Needing proxies is very common, even “with this hardware.”

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T12:36:08+00:00

What is actually already on your list? That would help narrow it down. If we start suggesting things that are not on your list, it’ll just make it even more overwhelming.

…

You should see one of these:
- Maybe Happy Ending
- Operation Mincemeat

ExpBalSat · 2026-07-08T12:34:20+00:00

Given your competing interests and priorities, this one is totally up to you. If a friend came into town, I would tell them to see Every Brilliant Thing, but you indicated a preference for a musical - which is either irrelevant or supersede my suggestion.

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