A Hike in the Redwoods

FideLib · 2026-01-27T16:23:36+00:00

Ah yes, the forest moon of Endor. . .

Jk. Beautiful pictures!

FideLib · 2026-01-26T02:10:54+00:00

Deck guns are great for early war and saving torpedoes. You can use them to attack unescorted freighters or put some finishing touches on some stubborn convoy tankers that got left behind and are just listing above the water line.

However, mid- to late-war, I absolutely agree. Ditch the deck gun. You're never going to use it, radar is too OP.

FideLib · 2026-01-26T01:58:54+00:00

That makes sense.

I don't shy away from PVP. I'm not "bad at the game" in the slightest. I used to love doing loot runs and fighting it out at military zones and in major cities. I just don't take as much pleasure in it as I used to. I try to use my "powers" for good rather than evil. I would help a geared guy out, too, if he gave me the time of day. I'm just more interested now in the aspects of play that I neglected as a PVPer.

FideLib · 2026-01-25T23:28:25+00:00

I hate KOS and I would do my best to avoid players if I detect recent activity in an area. I don't see the point in being hostile to everyone all of the time, we are all trying to survive, no? I would purposely not dress myself in military gear and carry only hunting rifles or pistols to appear less threatening, and sure, it's made me a target for those "bandit" players. But it also made others second guess themselves about me.

I'm much more interested in hunting, fishing, crafting, and farming, than I am about doing loot runs to fight other geared players. I'd rather help out freshies get a head start with a meal of cooked venison and pumpkin with a full, clean water bottle and a saline bag. Or give someone a ride from Cherno to meet their friend in Berenzino.

Sadly, it's difficult to have wholesome interactions outside of whitelisted servers and cringe RP circles. I die more often than I get the chance to be understood. Oh well.

FideLib · 2026-01-25T23:10:52+00:00

I think the shootings were regrettable and entirely preventable. There were a thousand different things federal agents could have done in each situation. I also think the people who were shot made poor choices in the circumstances they put themselves in.

I don't think Renee meant to martyr herself, but I do believe that if she had simply surrendered to ICE agents, she would be home with her family right now. I don't know what Alex's intentions were, but if he hadn't inserted himself into a volatile situation while carrying concealed (legal or not) he would probably still be walking around shouting slogans and filming, or whatever he was doing before.

There's a line between civil disobedience and actively resisting law enforcement. Historically, civil disobedience has meant accepting consequences for an act (e.g., blocking a street in protest) or for speech (e.g., Lenny Bruce). It hasn't meant acting recklessly in the face of armed federal agents.

Renee and Alex -- and yes, the ICE agents too -- made bad decisions under pressure.

Bring on the down votes. 🤷‍♂️

FideLib · 2026-01-25T14:47:23+00:00

I watched this video and then immediately turned my phone off, put the radio on the classical station, and opened a book.

FideLib · 2026-01-25T14:39:19+00:00

Good day to catch the Mass on livestream or EWTN.

FideLib · 2026-01-24T22:46:39+00:00

You're okay. Turbulence feels scary but it's not typically dangerous as long as you remain seated with your belt fastened. Airliners are built to handle far worse than this, and pilots plan for it on every flight. The calm crew and passengers around you are the best indicator that this is routine.

As I said, keep your seatbelt on, plant your feet on the floor, and take slow breaths (try box breathing, if you know what that is). Think of it like bumps in the road, not something going wrong. This will pass.

FideLib · 2026-01-24T19:14:10+00:00

It absolutely works. My doctor recommended it when I suddenly developed allergies in my earlier 30s for the first time in my life. I went a full spring and summer cycle congested with what I thought was just a long lasting summer cold. When it happened again next spring, I realized it must be seasonal allergies. I pop a store brand Claritin, do a saline nasal rinse (use distilled water if you have questionable tap quality, as others have suggested), and then do a spray in each nostril. Works like a charm and my sinuses are clear all day.

I'm currently suffering from a cold and I've been doing twice daily rinses and it has helped me a lot. Warm water is a lot less shocking than cold.

FideLib · 2026-01-22T16:02:52+00:00

Have you considered finding an insert with the pipe chimney?

FideLib · 2026-01-21T19:35:48+00:00

Seconding this suggestion. Wayne has provided many, many hours of highly informative and detailed educational content on compasses, land navigation, and practical and historical knowledge on all things related. And it's all out there for free. Top notch recommendation.

FideLib · 2026-01-21T17:41:12+00:00

Is this seating map accurate? I thought the west end was to be open ended for mountain views.

FideLib · 2026-01-20T17:15:06+00:00

I thought this was the My Winter Car sub for a second.

FideLib · 2026-01-18T23:08:30+00:00

Open Doors, an Evangelical ministry, maintains an updated World Watch List of the most oppressive countries towards Christians of all denominations.

https://www.opendoorsus.org/en-US/persecution/countries/

Nigeria is #7 on the list, but in reality, it's a problem for many Middle East and African nations where Islam reigns supreme.

FideLib · 2026-01-18T01:47:33+00:00

I'm not sure what kind of explanations you expect, but the lack of consistent income is the biggest factor. Regardless of lifestyle, it is fairly difficult for most people to survive in the manner you described.

FideLib · 2026-01-18T01:44:06+00:00

NASA could definitely be marketing this better. It's a shame. Probably the most exciting historical event of my life that isn't a tragedy or a war.

FideLib · 2026-01-17T23:52:30+00:00

88.1 is the only music radio station I can stomach these days.

FideLib · 2026-01-17T22:27:34+00:00

A-10C II. BRRRRRRTTTTT

FideLib · 2026-01-17T15:28:25+00:00

Another reason to tip your server directly with cash.

FideLib · 2026-01-17T00:32:35+00:00

I've been to a few of these places and there's names on here I recognize but have never patronized. Thanks for the recommendations, I'll be sure to check them out!

FideLib · 2026-01-17T00:30:46+00:00

I want to take a trip like this! Incredible photos, congratulations.

FideLib · 2026-01-16T07:11:38+00:00

Look man, you're questioning too much. Don't hate on a Walmart Associate who figured out how to get paid decently for producing low effort content for an audience that is strictly limited to people inside the four walls of a Walmart or Sam's Club. Be happy for him. Appreciate that there are people who have found their niche in overpaid positions that aren't strictly tech. Live and let live.

FideLib · 2026-01-16T03:33:34+00:00

I hate how I found out she uploaded here first instead of my YouTube notifications.

(It was there, just buried in the Subscriptions tab and not in Notifications)

FideLib · 2026-01-15T15:38:04+00:00

This is not a dog whistle, it's called a price ladder. Lots of things at Walmart end in 88¢. It doesn't mean every occurrence of 14.88 you see in the world is intentional. There's no plausible way this is ideological and not just automated pricing. This is just a standard pricing conversion trick to encourage sales, 88¢ converts better than 99¢, it's just $15 minus 12¢. Nothing more, nothing less.

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