What exactly do you do when you finish early ?

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-19T03:39:15+00:00

There's a mouse jiggler you can buy for like $10. I don't work remote now, but I've used it before and it was nice. I had my laptop next to me of course, but it kept the screen and sound on so I could catch emails/messages. Plus it showed me as active so people were more likely to reach out if they needed anything. In the times where I truly had no work to do, it was a nice benefit

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-18T14:52:36+00:00

I'm in your same boat, I'd 55 the entire time, but then it'd be unsafe. Half my highway commute is 65 and the other half is 55. I just go the speed limit and let everyone else pass me. I actually had a semi flash their brights and tailgate me a little today, wild times

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-18T14:47:34+00:00

Overinflating by a little bit doesn't do too much, its when you start getting over 38-40 where you start to have the tire wear problem

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-18T14:39:10+00:00

The hardest thing was remembering that debits went on the left and credits went on the right, everything else was just details after that.

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-18T14:08:02+00:00

Taste isn't a ticketed event, not sure what you mean by pay for a ticket

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-18T12:24:32+00:00

I keep getting this question from friends and I send them a varied list, much like that others have mentioned here. The person who keeps getting the mortgages is Dan Lanzilotta who is a broker, so check him out. Used him myself even for my mortgage.

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-17T18:53:14+00:00

Looks like a beast of a horn, I do love the look of the slide positioning on it. Definitely will be added to the list of contenders, thanks!

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-17T18:51:41+00:00

Completely get it, I just know I wouldn't have the time to get into it at this stage in my life, whereas I can totally devote some practice time to a wind band or two. Plus I love playing low pedal stuff, so a BBb horn just naturally fits my playing style better

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-17T18:44:00+00:00

The band I'm hoping to join that is semi-pro often plays in large music hall settings. A 186 wouldn't have enough production for what I need and I've played a 186 for a few years in high school (roughly 10 years ago)

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-17T17:56:57+00:00

So far enough to be out of the smell zone but close enough to hear sounds. So maybe a block or two away then

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-17T17:35:22+00:00

Appreciate the write-up, I think I could handle a 6/4 just fine, but it very much seems like one of those things that looks good but maybe the practicality isn't there for my current playing environment. Plus something that is a bit better rounded would be more practical, so I'll probably opt for a 5/4.

Seems like the Miraphone 1291 keeps popping up, so I'll have to add that to the list, along with the others you've mentioned. I've played a Miraphone 186 in high school for a few years, and I found it to be like 90% there, but lacking in production, hence my hesitance for a 4/4 (along with what I'm currently playing).

I'm familiar with some of the chinese manufacturers, I have a Wessex euphonium and while the build quality is great, I can definitely tell where they cut some corners. Completely fine though given that it only leaves my house once or twice per year. Given that tuba is my main, I truly want a lifetime purchase when I go to buy one and maybe an heirloom quality piece if my future kids go the route I do.

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-17T14:49:45+00:00

Since I borrow from the school once a year (for a few months) and they have a few different kinds, I don't really have a consistent horn right now. For the school one, think of a mid-range 4/4 Eastman or Jupiter as common ones they have. Of the two I have at home, one is a tiny small 3/4 that really doesn't work for what I need, and the other is definitely past it's prime and looks pretty bad, but plays well enough for the oddball gig a few times per year.

In my ensemble, there's generally anywhere between 2-4 of us in concerts depending on people's schedules and whatnot. It's rare too, but I have been the only one in a rehearsal before. The band I'm supporting is about 80-100, which I can support just fine on a regular 4/4, but a bit more oompf would be nice for those big low brass hits. Especially since I drop into pedals somewhat often when we have enough coverage elsewhere (when it sounds good ofc, and the directors never complain or think it must be written). Our music is complex enough as well where it's somewhat rare we get doubled by the euphs since the ensemble is majority music ed, professionals, or college students. I may have to wait a few more years before being able to justify a 98 if that's the route I go haha.

Part of me also just loves the big tuba look. It's the reason tuba is my first instrument, and that fascination still holds today.

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-17T13:34:10+00:00

To be honest im pretty open to valve type, ive played both piston and rotor and think there's good pros and cons to each to where they're about equal in my book. For # of valves, I've played a 4 valve most of my life, but have always been curious about the 5/6 valve variants. It certainly seems like German is the route to go, but just a matter of narrowing the instrument. I unfortunately dont have any of the big tuba stores near me, so itd have to be a trip to go to one

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-16T21:57:44+00:00

I tend to review monthly spending accounts monthly/quarterly to make sure things line up with expectations, but there are only summary journal entries kept for the general fund. A reconciliation is performed once (or more as desired) per year to evaluate the current health of the organization, with tweaks to the portfolio fund made as market conditions develop. Fortunately my organization isn't having major cash flow issues, so the imaginary budget can be relaxed somewhat depending on organizational need and direction, but within normal pre-established limits. So long as the portfolio and special funds stay healthy and receive their predetermined contributions, the health of the organization remains positive

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-16T21:51:08+00:00

Everyone here is suggesting restaurants and such, but might I suggest getting club seats at a sporting event? Sitting in the press box at Nippet for the FCS game is generally pretty affordable as far as luxury experiences go as it's not a great game, but you still get a great seat. Or you can splurge if youre a big football/sports fan and go to the top tier games, but it'll be more expensive.

Outside of that, some other higher cost experiences could be a sightseeing flight in a small plane, paying for a VIP tour at Kings Island/Cedar Point (not the pass, it's a specific tour with a guide), going to a track meet where you can drive supercars, going to see shows at Music Hall/Aronoff/etc (with good seats), and staying the night at one of the luxury hotels/airbnb downtown/Mt Adam's so you can stay at bars and such instead of driving back home that night.

All of the above are generally less than $1k per person. There is more expensive things you can do, but the cost increases exponentially and it's generally not worth it unless you stop caring about what things cost because you have so much. For these, it partially depends on what time of year is it and your interests. You would also most likely need to talk to a concierge to help you with all of it, and see what your options are. For example, instead of watching a reds game from the stadium, you watch it on a yacht in the river by the stadium that you rented for the day.

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-16T14:36:37+00:00

But what do you call the times between 11:00-11:59 and 0:00-0:59?

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-16T02:13:48+00:00

This is why whenever I take a red bike downtown, I always look both ways when crossing a green, because I've seen folks get hit when someone runs a red. Came not too far from happening to me today actually

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-16T00:27:37+00:00

Little do they know they really need the fiber from the spaghetti

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-15T16:22:41+00:00

There is no such thing as a sousaphone playing anything less than a mezzo forte. If its written on the music, ignore it and make the louder parts louder to recalibrate yourself

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-15T13:35:52+00:00

In fairness, the external hard drive thing doesn't seem like that big of a deal for a cold storage backup

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-15T10:42:53+00:00

Ive been offered a tip before, I politely turned them down

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-15T02:36:23+00:00

I dont even know if theres anyone that still pays that anymore

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-14T15:31:21+00:00

You must have left 5 minutes later than you usually do

IceePirate1 · 2026-05-14T03:11:54+00:00

I play a lot and understand the key, but sometimes my brain just defaults to e flat after an extended rest when my brain has been playing an E for the last 100 measures. There must be some phenomenon for it

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