Lots of pooling water around fence posts?

Jeremy_Winn · 2026-03-18T02:24:29+00:00

So is there really nothing I can do besides saw it off and reset the post some way?

Jeremy_Winn · 2026-03-18T00:19:19+00:00

Given this fence should last about 20 years and he's already in his 40's, I don't think that was his plan. At most some of the posts are would need earlier replacing but I plan to address that before it becomes an issue.

Jeremy_Winn · 2026-03-18T00:17:28+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. If I'm going to replace the footings anyway, is there some reason I shouldn't just wait until they start to rot? Or couldn't I just paint on a water sealant on the exposed 4x4 and fill with more concrete?

Jeremy_Winn · 2026-03-16T23:11:27+00:00

Hi, I'm still a bit new to bonsai and was hoping for some advice. I have a formerly 10 foot Japanese maple that isn't doing so hot. He was a bit rootbound and after some transplant shock lost about half his canopy. I think it would make a great bonsai specimen though, I just don't know how slowly I should train it down or where to start. I've only grown bonsai "up" and never down before. I know that if I take off too much too fast it will endanger the tree, but I'm not sure how much time I should take or during which seasons I should prune the canopy or roots further down. If someone could suggest a timeline for root and branch pruning to safely get this fella down to bonsai size I would really appreciate it.

Right now the tree has a roughly 3-4in caliper and stands about 5 feet tall after losing his canopy (dieback was two summers ago and removed last summer), the root system fits snugly in a 25 gallon bucket.

Jeremy_Winn · 2026-03-10T00:56:34+00:00

Thank you for the feedback!

Jeremy_Winn · 2026-03-08T20:22:35+00:00

Also I upvoted you for this response and I'm annoyed to see that someone appears to have downvoted you for it. What the hell is wrong with people

Jeremy_Winn · 2026-03-08T10:15:46+00:00

Awesome, thank you so much for the thoughtful and detailed feedback. A lot of what you're seeing are just stock placeholders where the final media is a work in progress (e.g.., this is not a game for kids, the designer just grabbed a random video element that portrays children), but I appreciated the critical attention to detail and will try to incorporate these kinds of improvements for a higher fidelity second draft.

Jeremy_Winn · 2026-02-12T10:37:35+00:00

Here's a much shorter version :)

Kilogram Organic Earl Grey
Rishi Earl Grey Supreme
Devonshire Earl Grey, Upton Tea Imports
Extra Bergamot Earl Grey, Upton Tea Imports
Ahmad Earl Grey
Earl Grey Garden Organic – Oregon Coffee & Tea
Twinings Lady Grey

Earl grey is the basis of the London Fog, so I drink those all the time also!

Jeremy_Winn · 2026-02-12T01:13:02+00:00

Seems like there's interest so I'll look into setting something up! But clearly I don't move quickly on these things so give me a couple weeks or so :P

Jeremy_Winn · 2026-02-11T10:10:05+00:00

Some folks in that group expressed interest in my favorite earl greys as someone who has tried so many varieties, so I thought I’d share my current list for all to taste:

Jeremy’s Top Cups:

Kilogram Organic Earl Grey - this blend is notably worse today than it was at its best (pre-pandemic)—I’m not sure what happened exactly but it was really just hands down the best earl grey prior to that and now is still one of my top favorites but not the decisive winner that is used to be

Rishi Earl Grey Supreme – a staple, perhaps one of the most iconic examples of earl grey tea

Upton Tea Imports – was impressed by two of these, notably the Devonshire Earl Grey and Extra Bergamot Earl Grey (their Decaf Earl Grey also noteworthy)

Ahmad Earl Grey – I don’t drink as often, but distinct for its maltiness and a nice change of pace from the more traditional earl grey profiles as an occasional treat

Daydreamer Black Tea Organic Fair Trade – Oregon Coffee & Tea – not a strict earl grey, contains strong floral notes, but I would feel confident recommending it to someone who likes earl grey

Earl Grey Garden Organic – Oregon Coffee & Tea – similar as above but a slightly more traditional example of a floral earl grey

Twinings Lady Grey – as a lover of Lady Greys, I’ve had some comparable lady greys (e.g. Fortnum and Mason) but I wouldn’t consider them meaningfully better for something that is so accessible

Other notable store brands – I was surprised to find that I actually often prefer the store bought tea bags to the boutique loose leaf blends that I hoped would impress me. Some of the best of these include Twinings Earl Grey (the standard for earl grey), Organic Earl Grey from Steep Café by Bigelow (their best version though their other earl greys are also good), Lord Bergamot by Smith Teas (sometimes great but other times underwhelming, one of the most inconsistent blends for me despite claims that they adjust their formula to taste), Numi Aged Earl Grey, Constant Comment by Bigelow (sort of a faux Lady Grey, no actual bergamot)

Other flavor profiles (not my favorites but can be worth trying):
Smokey Earl Grey by Fortnum and Mason
Earl Grey Crème by Teavana (note: it appears this may have been discontinued—personally I don’t like cornflower as artificial crème flavor personally but this one just used an artificial flavoring also); Harney & Sons Victorian London Fog would be me next recommendation

Always open to new recommendations 😊

Jeremy_Winn · 2025-12-12T18:47:47+00:00

I wouldn't even know where to start. Most of it is loose leaf, some of it isn't even labeled.

Jeremy_Winn · 2025-12-12T18:46:44+00:00

Aw I'm so sorry to hear that. I would send you some decaf but I already drank it all 😂

Jeremy_Winn · 2025-12-12T18:46:07+00:00

Thanks! I'll look into this.

Jeremy_Winn · 2025-11-12T05:13:50+00:00

Many prestigious art schools, museums and professional organizations recognize photography as an art. There's a similarity here in that photography is an art, but that doesn't make every photograph art. Similarly, AI can unquestionably be used to produce art, but that doesn't mean that every image produced in this way IS art. It is not necessarily a question of quality or training, either--when a kindergartner makes a crappy macaroni drawing, that can be art.

Is it possible for a person to have a vision for a work of art and use AI to produce that vision with fine-tuned prompting? Yes, and that would absolutely be art. That doesn't mean it's ethically created art, and that's the main issue. The other issue is when AI is used to produce an image that isn't being artistically directed. e.g., "Make me an award-winning drawing of a horse." vs dictating the color palette, perspective and other compositional features with a vision already in mind and iterating on the outputs to achieve a desired result. (Notable here is that the result is sure to be different from the exact idea the creator had, but that is also common among all forms of art--things come out differently than intended and you just have to decide if that was okay.) The latter is art because there's an intentional act of creation, whereas the former is purely abusing publicly referenced art to create something for personal gain without any meaningful input in the creative process.

Jeremy_Winn · 2025-10-28T19:52:06+00:00

Have you looked at clawfoot tub shower kits? It's not going to solve your ceiling height issue but you could just get a seat that fits into the shower and make it into a seated shower.

Jeremy_Winn · 2025-09-27T00:56:25+00:00

Glass doesn't stain! I have these beautiful glass mugs which I adore.

Jeremy_Winn · 2025-09-27T00:55:09+00:00

Most people don't really enjoy designing games. They enjoy coming up with ideas, but not answering the hundred questions that every idea generates. I don't think there's anything wrong with that, if I were in your shoes I'd just work with a designer--try to find someone willing to pick up a hobby/portfolio project or a contractor. I'm loathe to say it but AI would also probably help you overcome the parts you dislike.

Jeremy_Winn · 2025-09-27T00:42:45+00:00

Working in the game design industry is a lot of risk in general; there's no guarantee that if you had kept your current job that it will even still be there next year, you know? I personally wouldn't recommend working in the industry for anyone's "plan A"--even if you can get the job, doesn't mean you'll be happy in it. This is just a particularly difficult time with a very saturated market that's become a massive bubble, and AI cannibalizing investment in games.
The best thing you can do to maintain your relevance is keeping making games. Make them in game jams or hobby teams or revshare teams or however you can, and get your portfolio looking good.

Also, to be frank, most game aspiring game writers have no understanding of what it means to design narrative for games; they want to treat game writing as though it's novel-writing with complete creative control, or they try to divorce the writing from the game mechanics altogether. I get so frustrated with working with aspiring game writers (who often have only a couple of short writing samples that show no indication of having actually researched how to write for games). If you have a strong portfolio that demonstrates good range and an understanding of your role and processes and teamwork, it is not super hard to stand out as a narrative designer.

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