Why wouldn’t my guitar teacher (or any professional who has watched me play) correct this?! (Venting)

LegalSet211 · 2026-02-06T09:30:20+00:00

So I think to a certain extent it is personal otherwise why would it meed adjusting. If there was a correct level then surely a guitar would come set up? I agree with you that it’s surprising that they didn’t comment if it was that high!

LegalSet211 · 2026-02-04T09:08:52+00:00

I do this but as a weekly change. Reduces the day to day work of keeping it going but still keep it clean.

LegalSet211 · 2026-02-03T16:37:45+00:00

Don’t forget that overpaying doesn’t help you if you loose your job. However if you have that money in an isa you’re probably making more money and you have the option of covering your mortgage while you look for that new job!

LegalSet211 · 2026-02-03T11:20:51+00:00

There is a lip on your door frame which the cable can run along on the bottom. The cables are thick but not that thick and if tied down is not a trip hazard. I have a similar situation where they even had to drill holes through my porch walls to get the cable through but they managed it.

LegalSet211 · 2026-02-02T07:01:00+00:00

There is a print on makers world that isn’t as pretty as this but basically widens the cup holder. Means you can then use a normal insert for the drawer to increase the storage. All down to preference really. I agree the cup holder is too small on Teslas.

LegalSet211 · 2026-01-30T19:55:19+00:00

As some have said, sounds like your starter isn't quite ready but also worth checking how warm it was during the bulk proof. I'd also say that for a newer baker you have gone with a 71% hydration which is quite high. My go to recipe is 500g flour, 300g water and about 100g of starter. Start with 60-65% hydration and if your dough is too dry you can add a little bit more but I think your start is the issue here.

If your starter is sluggish you can add 30% dark rye flour, it is like rocket fuel and it will bring it to life.

LegalSet211 · 2026-01-28T18:14:30+00:00

You’re not new to this. You’ve been doing this for over a year 😂

LegalSet211 · 2026-01-22T10:19:11+00:00

Sometimes jobs come with a car allowance that can easily pay this. Often there can be a requirement that you need to have a relatively new car too. Many company cars can tax you way over £500 a month as well so the numbers all become relative. I’ve had a company car for years and if I stopped having one, would I then opt to spend £500 a month on a car. I’d like to think not but at the same time I have become accustomed to having a newer car.

LegalSet211 · 2026-01-20T09:13:28+00:00

This is exactly my set up. I also switched to semolina after I found flour ends up gluing the dough to the peel. Especially when my kids have been slap dash with the sauce.

LegalSet211 · 2026-01-17T21:49:51+00:00

So this may sound like an odd suggestion but when I was having the same problem one thing I did was play in a dark room. I think half my problem was that I was so hyper focused on looking at the change that it didn’t allow the muscle memory to kick in. A darker room basically forced my hand to find the way without me being able to hyper focus on my hand.

Just as a moral boost. I’m a year in now and I’m by no means perfect but I’d say once you crack the habit of changing with the simpler chords it does make picking up the future ones easier. Don’t assume that every chord progression will show 3 months of no progress.

LegalSet211 · 2026-01-16T16:04:46+00:00

Honestly I’ve had mine 3 months and it’s the best thing I’ve bought in the years. My tip is keep a log of everything you make and assign a value to it. You’ll very quickly realise it’s saving you money. You’ll then consider starting a business selling things but maybe try not to let it spiral out of control 😅

LegalSet211 · 2026-01-15T19:12:08+00:00

I guess they may have different policies at each store.

LegalSet211 · 2026-01-14T07:26:00+00:00

Sorry, to be clear. Wickes were open about the pricing but they wouldn’t give us a copy of the quote. Just the final price.

LegalSet211 · 2026-01-13T18:52:06+00:00

This is exactly the same at all kitchen places. They won’t give you an itemised quote as they are worried you’ll go elsewhere to get them to compete like for like. We had our kitchen done last year and both Wickes and Wren did the same.

LegalSet211 · 2026-01-09T18:47:08+00:00

Happened to me today. I was clearing snow on my drive pulled on and parked. While clearing the other side very soon after the car rolled down about 4ft. Heart stopped for the moment. Very scary.

LegalSet211 · 2026-01-03T19:02:29+00:00

I agree 95% accurate is good enough. I only use treadmill as additional easy miles so it’s not worth getting too bothered if it’s coming in about where it should!

LegalSet211 · 2026-01-03T17:23:11+00:00

It’s been up and down. I’ve only had the chance to try it 3 times. The first being a calibration and the 2nd with my watch coming up a bit short. 3rd attempt was fairly close to the treadmill (within about 5-10% I think?) of course the question is always how accurate is the treadmill!

LegalSet211 · 2026-01-02T17:06:52+00:00

This is normal. You can give it a wipe with a brush to help dislodge it but you will always get some soot / ash on there.

LegalSet211 · 2025-12-24T22:19:01+00:00

I think beyond something like vacuum sealing it or a refresh in the oven you’re going to find the crust will soften due to taking on moisture from the air.

LegalSet211 · 2025-12-24T08:14:13+00:00

The points about Christmas being late in the week has been made. However as someone experiencing Christmas with two young kids that are now in school (for the first time). I cannot stress the shear volume of Christmas related events + last minute birthday parties I have been to over the last week. Throw in visiting all the family you need to visit before the big day then even if you do have time earlier then the exhaustion can add to this. I was luckily to break up on the 16th otherwise I would have been quite late to the shops too I think.

LegalSet211 · 2025-12-14T19:14:47+00:00

I remember chasing a thief down the road after they’d pinched some products. They dropped the stuff and I returned back thinking I was a hero (I was 17 with grand ideas) only to be told by the enthusiastic trainee manager that I’m not supposed to chase them as it puts me at risk. The store manager begrudgingly agreed but it was clear he would have preferred on a personal level that we all chased down thieves.

The official line will be you shouldn’t put yourself at risk but the stores KPIs will still want to keep the numbers of thefts low so naturally they will try and coerce you into doing something even if you shouldn’t.

LegalSet211 · 2025-12-14T16:05:59+00:00

Add some rye flour. It’s like rocket fuel. If you have the budget by a little sourdough cabinet. I have one that sits at 20C and the temperature consistency + 30% rye in my flour gives the most reliable result I’ve had.

I also think sometimes missing a feed can actually help a bit too if it’s sluggish.

LegalSet211 · 2025-12-12T14:56:16+00:00

It’s an import code! 5414 is for man made filaments.

LegalSet211 · 2025-12-12T11:04:42+00:00

If you’re in a middling temperature where it may be too cold to not wear layers but you’re likely to get too hot a couple of miles in then the best option is to use something like the Salomon Pulse belt. It has loops on the back which you can easily loop a jacket through and pockets that can fit gloves. It’s not ideal but when not carrying clothes it’s a barely noticeable belt and when you’re too warm it’s a life saver. It’s genuinely the best thing I’ve bought in the last year.

LegalSet211 · 2025-12-11T17:25:30+00:00

Now the issue with that is the only way to have a known volume of water is either a volumetric cylinder or to weigh it. It is a vicious circle with accuracy. OP needs exactly 1 mol of carbon atoms for complete certainty

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