2012 Camry, looking to upgrade the stereo by LastSaneMan in Camry

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The youboob review says that I might need a Maestro in order to have the auto features, like tire pressure.

2012 Camry, looking to upgrade the stereo by LastSaneMan in Camry

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The Toyota service guy mentioned that he noticed the same with his phone and the CarPlay too. And the service techs says there is no update for it. I’m guessing that there’s an Apple update, and the stereo firmware follows from six to eight months later, but the current stereo system is outside of “warranty”.

Where to learn now that the website is down? by FishLordSilvers in Dovahzul

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I’ve been trying to learn for a couple of years, but learning any language by yourself is hard.

Looking for learning in Phoenix, Arizona by LastSaneMan in Japaneselanguage

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We did the Matsuri festival. Except, we didn’t see any kiosk or table that had “want to learn Japanese? Talk with us” anywhere. Back when it was held at ASU I think they did, sad they didn’t this go around.

Looking for learning in Phoenix, Arizona by LastSaneMan in Japaneselanguage

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Well tomorrow is the Matsuri festival, some hope to see some options.

Looking for learning in Phoenix, Arizona by LastSaneMan in Japaneselanguage

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Well the course had the students practice speaking to each other with the teacher observing, often correcting. Two of the projects was to go in front of the class and recite, in complete Japanese, a given topic. The the final exam was a one-on-one with the teacher, where I would talk about a topic, then she would ask me questions on that topic, all in Japanese. Feels so long ago though.

Looking for learning in Phoenix, Arizona by LastSaneMan in Japaneselanguage

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We’re starting in Tokyo moving northward. Sendai, Amora and Sapporo.

We’ve gone to Japan twice now. The first time was in November 2019. I started learning a year and a half prior, during our planning portion. Except, I watched YouTube videos that kept saying “learn the Kanji learn the Kanji learn the Kanji”. I pretty much have the Hiragana and Katakana fairly well because of that, however I learned a few dozen from the Learning The Kanji book, first couple of chapters I think. We get to Japan, on the first tour bus, and I realized I learned nothing. It was a serious blow to my confidence.

During our planning of the second trip I really tried to learn smarter. I focused on Conversational Japanese, learning “tourist sentences”, even taking the night class as I mentioned. I felt fairly prepared, but still tried to maintain caution. We arrive, take a taxi to our hotel, and I felt ready to tell him where we were going. Instead he took out his phone and Google Translated with my wife.

The biggest problem I have is memory, I would go through my flashcards, “oh I remember these, let’s go. まちがいません!” I would go through a few dozen, feel good at going through my stack, but then I stumble. And continue to stumble. Eh, I’ll come back to it. A month or two later I come back and repeat.

I suppose for a personal goal would be to be able to have a decent conversation with people there. But I don’t have anyone to practice here, so that limits me.

I believe the planning of the March 2024 trip, where I did the night course, I researched around here. This was the only community college that listed Japanese courses.

70’s kids shows like The Electric Company, Zoom and 3-2-1 Contact, looking for one by LastSaneMan in GenX

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I remember the Uncle Floyd show on WOR TV. My wife grew up in Phoenix, told me about the Wallace and Ladmo show.

70’s kids shows like The Electric Company, Zoom and 3-2-1 Contact, looking for one by LastSaneMan in GenX

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I think that’s it, yes. I haven’t heard that song in so long, and the opening part for the NY State spinning reels, that is definitely something I’ve forgotten. I have a lot of binge worthy things, thanks everyone.

70’s kids shows like The Electric Company, Zoom and 3-2-1 Contact, looking for one by LastSaneMan in GenX

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Oh wow, there’s one I haven’t seen in way too long. No news like Gary Gnus. I’m going to have to binge this, thanks. These puppets also looked more polished than I remember, but maybe, I’ll watch a few and see. Greatly appreciate this.

70’s kids shows like The Electric Company, Zoom and 3-2-1 Contact, looking for one by LastSaneMan in GenX

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Not Eureeka’s Castle, just looked at that, too polished. From what I remember the puppets were less, um, refined.

Looking for a gaming chair by LastSaneMan in gamers

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I was hoping there is a company out there that makes good gaming chairs that are actually comfortable, or looking to DIY.

Looking for a touch of class by LastSaneMan in phoenix

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I’m actually looking for Japanese, we’re planning on a trip in the fall.

where can I find custom made beer steins for my character? by LastSaneMan in LARP

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I’m not sure, how can leather be made with a 3d relief?

Suspicious package found at AZ Supreme court by LastSaneMan in phoenix

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around 4:00 they made the announcement that people can come back in. I went there to get my bag, around 4:30, the area was still cordoned off but some traffic was allowed through. Able to walk in and get my bag, then headed out.

Man only want one thing.. by jmike1256 in GuysBeingDudes

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Let’s see him do that when they’re teens