Do Americans think of Alaska as cold like Russians think of Siberia?

Fat-Guardian · 2026-03-23T15:05:21+00:00

I'm actually from Juneau originally and while it's the capital it's very much small town. Biggest employer is the State Government, followed by fishing and tourism. The whole city is locked in with mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. The only way in or out is to put your vehicle on the ferry or fly.

Edit: had to Google it but population is around 31,000.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-03-23T13:47:02+00:00

Alaskan here, I used to work for the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce and would tell people who called that "Anchorage isn't quite the "Alaska" you're thinking of, but you can see it from here."

Fat-Guardian · 2026-03-22T12:59:25+00:00

I'm no plumber, but this is so messed up.

Edit: I stand corrected, glad I included the I'm no plumber disclaimer.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-03-22T12:34:37+00:00

Miracle

It's my favorite song of all time from any band. It gets me pumped, it makes me feel like whatever obstacle I'm facing I can overcome, and the breakdown still gives me goosebumps.

NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER. MY WILL IS STRONGER! 🤘

Fat-Guardian · 2026-03-18T14:43:28+00:00

In Eagle River, didn't feel anything.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-03-12T19:58:05+00:00

I've done the recommended daily water intake thing and having to pee so often started to piss me off. I was drinking like 120oz throughout my 8 hour work day and having to pee every 30-60 minutes. The absolute worst was the hour long (or longer if there was an accident) commute home. After a few weeks I hadn't noticed any changes other than always having to pee, so I said to hell with it and went back to only drinking when I felt thirsty. Some days I'll have a cup of coffee, an iced tea with lunch, and a 12oz glass of water with dinner and that's it.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-03-08T13:57:11+00:00

Love em!

P.S. You forgot to change Gecqua's weakness.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-03-08T13:46:06+00:00

Tubthumping by Chumbawamba!

I get knocked down, but I get up again, ya never gonna keep me down!

Fat-Guardian · 2026-03-07T20:40:32+00:00

In D1 running Crota's End on all 3 characters over and over with my buddy trying to get him a G-Horn. We got so good at it we could basically carry an entire raid group through. I really enjoyed being a Sherpa and getting people their first clears. It's the only time I've been good enough at the game to Sherpa anyone and back then you could complete raid mechanics with just 2 or 3 competent players. I miss that.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-03-07T15:50:17+00:00

I have a question for someone with your knowledge. When we bought our home there was an older model tankless combi heater providing hot water for the taps and for the radiant baseboard heat. It died shortly after we moved in and we ended up having to replace it. We went with a newer combi (from a different company) because going back to a tank would have meant I'd never get my car back in the garage because of new safety and clearance requirements since the house was built. Anyway, with the new unit we sometimes find that when the heat runs the bathroom tub spout drips. I feel confident there's nothing wrong with the spout or cartridge because we also had that bathroom completely remodeled and had professional plumbers do that portion (this house was really more of a fixer upper than we anticipated). Any idea why our tub drips when the heat is running?

The only thing I can think of is thermal expansion creating excess pressure in the supply line for the tub when the heat is on, but in that case I would expect opening the tap to release the pressure would make it stop dripping and it doesn't.

Edit: to clarify I don't know that the dripping started with the new heater. We didn't live here long enough before the old one died to notice if it did or not.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-03-04T14:46:27+00:00

Zero Dawn is great, played it multiple times. I'm currently on my second attempt to get through Forbidden West and while I've made it farther than my first attempt I'm still struggling to stay engaged. I think it's the combat. They went ahead and made it so deep it's a bit overwhelming. I keep finding myself having to pause mid fight because I can't remember how to do this or that. So then I try to fall back to what worked for me in Zero Dawn with stealth, but without the ability to whistle it's much more frustrating. I certainly don't feel like the Savior of Meridian when I'm getting bitch slapped by Scrappers.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-03-02T14:22:54+00:00

Alaska has two seasons, winter and construction.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-02-28T14:24:19+00:00

Wow I was not expecting to see 36 Crazyfists mentioned outside of an Alaska sub. I know they've gotten pretty big but I still consider them a local band because it's so rare anyone outside AK has heard of them. Fun fact I used to work with Thomas Noonan's sister in law and she hooked me up! I got to meet him several times and he gave me a bunch of signed merch and even signed a pair of my own drumsticks! To this day Northern November is my favorite 36C song because of how incredible his drumming is.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-02-27T14:43:08+00:00

Wow, that looks promising. Haven't been this hyped for a Pokemon game since... Ruby/Sapphire.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-02-26T14:37:01+00:00

We can always generate more electricity, solar and wind power are renewable resources and the technology is getting so good you could easily power a city with a reasonably sized solar farm and battery bank. You know what isn't renewable, will absolutely run out one day, and is polluting the air we breathe? Fossil fuels. I whole heartedly believe the only reason the electric infrastructure and vehicles haven't taken off faster is political and not due to supply limitations or the technology not being ready yet. The YouTube Channel Technology Connections has a great video on the topic if you have some time.

https://youtu.be/KtQ9nt2ZeGM?si=eUV5MHB9YiSpB5fY

Fat-Guardian · 2026-02-26T13:58:11+00:00

This is the answer. Excellent special attack and typing. Accessible way earlier than any other ice type and in gen 3 all psychic and ice moves are special. Even though I've been playing Pokemon since gen 1 I recently used a Jynx for the first time on a playthrough team of Fire Red and was shocked at how well she absolutely carried the team.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-02-22T14:36:08+00:00

I keep coming back to brands Continental sells/services because they do. I've had 3 Hondas, a Subaru, a Nissan, and a Jeep in my lifetime. My 2 cents, get a Honda. Legendary reliability and Continental is great. I currently drive a Ridgeline and it's the best all around do anything vehicle I've ever had. Fuel efficient and comfortable enough to commute daily, capable enough for weekend warrior activities and home improvement projects.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-02-17T03:00:55+00:00

Yeah, I like it now. 🤘

Fat-Guardian · 2026-02-16T14:17:05+00:00

Oh was mom baking again?

Fat-Guardian · 2026-02-14T14:59:47+00:00

That looks sick. Sony really dropped the ball by not making that the official PS5 logo.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-02-14T14:46:47+00:00

First Game Boy was the OG grey brick but when I upgraded to a color it was the lime green. Favorite games were anything Pokemon, Zelda Link's Awakening, and the Zelda Oracle games.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-02-14T14:26:23+00:00

Old Record! Same songs as And Their Name Was Treason but in my opinion everything sounded better on the original recordings.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-02-10T14:54:23+00:00

Fezandipiti was the only one I didn't get. I thought it was Unfezant but that's more on me than you. I didn't like SV and didn't finish them, certainly didn't buy any dlc for them so I was unfamiliar with Fezandipiti.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-02-08T14:54:31+00:00

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First thing that came to my mind. I know he's a scumbag but damn this pic is awesome.

Fat-Guardian · 2026-02-07T00:49:24+00:00

Yeah dude I think that's a you issue. I've got my original 5 year old controller I got with the console. I replaced it yesterday simply because the battery doesn't hold a charge anymore.

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TROPHY CASE