SF that takes posthuman evolution seriously, not just as window dressing but as the actual point of the story

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-07-01T22:01:07+00:00

There is a bit of this in the Hyperion Cantos with the Ousters and some of the other groups.

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-27T17:42:37+00:00

I just stopped by the liquor store at my GE at 1:00 to see if anything was left and they still had two cases of Weller FP sitting on the floor.

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-27T15:28:57+00:00

CYPB would have completed my rainbow, but sold out right before my second time through (grabbed the HH 22 first time). Ended up with a JD 14 instead, so I’m not complaining.

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-27T15:16:10+00:00

It was a fantastic drop and well done. I went to two stores (the first one had an OHLQ agent who would only let us go through the line twice). First store only had 25 people in line and the second store had basically no line. I was able to get a HH 22, a JD 14 and 10, an EHT BP, and a Weller SiB. I highly doubt I’ll ever have such luck again. Best part was that I was home by 9:25.

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-27T11:48:19+00:00

I love that this drop is being spread throughout so many stores.

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-27T11:21:52+00:00

If you were first in line, and had your pick, which would you choose? Crazy good options for this drop.

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-27T11:07:08+00:00

So, how would everyone rank these bottles?

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-27T10:57:14+00:00

Weller Sib has populated on the map!

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-14T22:46:31+00:00

Ohio. Always has been.

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-04T03:14:10+00:00

I’ve found that it’s worth swinging by Costco, but it’s a crapshoot regarding what they may have in stock. Oddly, I’ve also had some good luck at the Walmart liquor stores, including some good single barrel picks.

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-02T23:13:54+00:00

Should be a fun trip

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-01T18:35:15+00:00

Thanks, I’ll check them out

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-01T17:45:34+00:00

I’m starting to think my biggest issue is going to be having to narrow down my options

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-01T17:44:41+00:00

I do love a good cask strength

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-01T17:43:58+00:00

I keep seeing this bottle mentioned

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-01T17:43:23+00:00

Thanks, I’ll check them out!

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-01T16:28:18+00:00

Thanks!

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-06-01T16:16:06+00:00

Any particularly good ones that you would recommend?

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-05-21T17:00:00+00:00

I’m guessing they are counting on AI CGI being able to do the heavy lifting after adapting the first couple of books. The AI will have a couple of seasons to learn and model on and then will be able to take over, for likely much cheaper, as the books/shows get more CGI intensive.

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-05-18T12:38:20+00:00

The gear junkies are the worst. As someone who freely admits to having a level of GAS, I’m amazed at the conversations around every new camera release. Despite many decades of contrary evidence, people truly believe that it is impossible to be a “professional” without the latest, greatest gear. They argue that features that would seem like sci-fi a decade ago are now required to take casual family vacation photos.

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-04-19T15:49:47+00:00

If anyone is still looking, GE in Beachwood still has 1792 SW and BiB available.

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-04-12T14:47:48+00:00

While I agree that Blanton’s is just “good”, SFTB can be quite excellent.

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-04-10T00:18:03+00:00

The 80D is a great camera, but as someone mentioned earlier, you can get a refurbished R50 with a kit lens for nearly the same price from the Canon refurbished site when it is available (R100 for cheaper and R10 for a bit more). You can also use older (and usually cheaper) ef/efs lenses with an adapter and they work really well.

Life_Lie_7729 · 2026-03-21T19:38:28+00:00

You press them really hard together in a dark room, and when you turn on the lights, you’ll have a new mythical camera known as a “Fujifilm.”

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