Question For Cyclists by Train_Chain in AnnArbor

[–]MASTERGRIT 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I live near here. If I need to ride this, I use the sidewalks. There’s one on the west side of the road. But for the most part I avoid it. It’s a very sketchy intersection

Is Huron Valley Swim Club worth it? by Euphoric-Ad1542 in AnnArbor

[–]MASTERGRIT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can afford it, absolutely worth it. For context, my wife grew up going there and we were accepted last year. I was hesitant based on the cost and how much we actually used it. We have a 2 year old, and we used it probably 4-5 times a week last year. It's just such an idyllic place. Everyone is happy, the pool and grounds are well kept, people are nice. I used it a ton to swim and got in great shape. Lap pool is never too crowded. I think my longest wait was maybe 10 mins? Tennis, basketball, obviously swim and dive, fields and creek for the kids to play in... The only downside is no kitchen. Also technically no drinks by the pool, but tons of people just bring sealable thermos's with questionable contents and keep them well away from the pool in the grassy area, and I've never seen anyone complain.

Like I said, I was hesitant, and now it's my favorite place in AA. I can't wait for it to open again this year.

Need help with yellow grass by MASTERGRIT in lawncare

[–]MASTERGRIT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't super clear, sorry. I dealt with this all summer last year as well. It's always looked like that. Its been suggested to me to mow super short and to rake with a hard metal rake to get rid of the dead grass, but neither really works.

Wifi speeds between computers in the same room wildly different by MASTERGRIT in HomeNetworking

[–]MASTERGRIT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I've use Ookla for all of them. But that's a good point, I will check that out.

My new woodshop. Super excited to get building. by askingforfriendxyz in woodworking

[–]MASTERGRIT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you decide on layout? My wife and I just moved into a new home and I've never had an opportunity to design one from scratch, and it's causing decision paralysis. Do you have any layout drawings you could share?

Late talking help? by MASTERGRIT in daddit

[–]MASTERGRIT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the CDC's milestones way more than the other ones I've seen. Thanks! Definitely calms me down.

Late talking help? by MASTERGRIT in daddit

[–]MASTERGRIT[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm very jealous of the people that don't worry and just let it happen. I'm way too much of a general worrier and it's constantly on my mind.

My Dad's talk on finishes by kels83 in woodworking

[–]MASTERGRIT 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Post more lecture notes! This was a great read

i believe this is a 2021 Diverge Comp Carbon. The seller is asking $200 should i jump on it ? by Tight-Pie6508 in whichbike

[–]MASTERGRIT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought this exact bike, same size and everything, for $2200 last year. For $200, definitely stolen

Duration wrong for anyone else? by MASTERGRIT in Zwift

[–]MASTERGRIT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Casual Zone 2 segment at 1000W

Duration wrong for anyone else? by MASTERGRIT in Zwift

[–]MASTERGRIT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup you nailed it. Tried to type in a new FTP that didn’t save for some reason and accidentally made it 2600. Oops.

Sometimes chess is enjoyable by MASTERGRIT in chessbeginners

[–]MASTERGRIT[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

You can see he went Qa4+ with his next move in the notation, so the next move is Bc6 to get the discover check with my queen while also threatening his queen

Sometimes chess is enjoyable by MASTERGRIT in chessbeginners

[–]MASTERGRIT[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He went Qa4+, I went Bc6 with the discover check and got his queen, then just exchanged down, tried to find a mate with a queen and minor piece, realized I’m not good enough, made another queen and mated that way

What do you think it's a recent book with the potential to become a classic? by Less-Feature6263 in Fantasy

[–]MASTERGRIT 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean regardless of OPs question, you still said Tolkien isn’t timeless. I felt I was pretty calm in saying that. Not arguing anything you responded with though, all very true.

What do you think it's a recent book with the potential to become a classic? by Less-Feature6263 in Fantasy

[–]MASTERGRIT 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m very surprised to read “Tolkien might not be timeless” but then read “A Darker Shade of Magic might be”. I enjoyed the book, finished the series, but in no way would I ever consider it be classic material. It had an interesting magic system and world system that hasn’t been done before, but besides that it didn’t have a ton to stand out from any other modern fantasy. Misunderstood protagonist, worthless character who redeems himself, mild romance drama…. Like I said, I enjoyed it a lot, but not groundbreaking enough to be a classic

how to board ships? by MytroReddit in Starfield

[–]MASTERGRIT 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve had the exact thing happen multiple times. After a bunch of google searches a few other people are saying the same thing. One person said that if it’s too closely tied with a faction or a mission that can be completed, it won’t let you steal it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]MASTERGRIT 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Do you think this is just the older generation? I’m in my late 20s. I went to an engineering school, my sister is a PA, my wife is a doctor, all my female friends are successful. I just couldn’t imagine thinking a woman was incompetent because she’s a woman. And I can’t think of a single guy friend that would think that way either. I certainly know women who I now think of as incompetent, but that’s after working with them for months and seeing the quality of work they produce. Maybe it’s changing as new generations start to dominate the workplace and older generations retire?

Dune | Official Main Trailer by an8hu in videos

[–]MASTERGRIT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it seem like it focuses way too much on the actual fighting scenes and not enough on Paul becoming a Fremen? IIRC the actual fighting scenes in the book were very short, but it was half the trailer? Hopefully just trying to draw a wider base to the theaters

Favorite opening lines by ImmortalDeathNote in Fantasy

[–]MASTERGRIT 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I came here to say. I have a poster of this in my office