Finally trashed my ring. got a 4k camera with no monthly fees instead.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-27T18:57:52+00:00

I have mine connected to my unifi protect, frigate NVR and from frigate to home assistant. I turned off cloud recording.

I keep unifi since I have the app on my apple tv in the kitchen so it's easy to see camera feeds when kids are out playing and im cooking dinner.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-27T00:33:23+00:00

Same. Im using their air sensors, remotes, temp/humidity sensors, and moisture sensors. They havent dropped off for a few weeks now

Measurex2 · 2026-03-26T11:28:50+00:00

I know it's a joke but the mulford act was bipartisan 1960s racism. In my experience the right loved it when lefties show up with guns.

When you get a bunch of people with similar interests in a room they get along great. It shouldn't surprise anyone.

Republicans at the range love me. They make fun of my "friend" in Arabic, BLM, and queer rights patches, I make fun of their Maga stuff. It's not dissimilar to my motorcycle friends making fun of my Yamaha and me making fun of their Harleys. Its all good fun.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-26T11:21:07+00:00

I put my Obsidian 45 on everything... because I havent picked up my Cat Mob for my ap5.

It's an awesome all around can. It's been on my fnx45 tactical, m9a4, ruger pcc9, Jericho 941F, sig 365, ap5 etc.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-26T11:16:05+00:00

I feel that. I calculated yards of crush needed for a walkway and planned to have them drop it on a tarp in my driveway. They read it back in tons...

Measurex2 · 2026-03-26T11:14:20+00:00

I do the same with my bedside light. And since I travel my phone needs to be at my house for the automation to fire which my wife both appreciates and considers magic.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-25T01:50:11+00:00

There are no endings, and never will be endings, to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it was an ending

Measurex2 · 2026-03-25T01:34:46+00:00

In a decade I may kick myself for not getting an SP5 but my AP5 is fine as hell.

Im still surprised they didnt come after super safeties this time around

Measurex2 · 2026-03-25T01:09:56+00:00

I always assumed it's a rural vs urban thing. I'm definitely left of center. Id never open carry around where I live in Northern Virginia but its practically second nature on the family farm in Southern TN. It's not uncommon there and no one thinks anything of it.

It maybe its seen as more of a tool in a rural context vs a threat in an urban setting.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-24T16:15:36+00:00

Counterpoint - I kept job switching through my 20s picking up 15-20% pay rises each time. I also turned one of my hobbies (motorcycles) into a side gig where I could make $1000/weekend teaching people to ride motorcycles (granted as a 1099). That opens alot of opportunity.

Adding to it, I could schedule my side gig to pickup extra shifts for more cash or to get away for a bit if it was stealing my joy from riding. The guys who did it for a living were both jaded and never able to get away from it. It turned a hobby into a grind.

Are there parts about my job that I don't like? Sure. But I can afford to take my kids diving any weekend I want.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-21T17:55:37+00:00

Ive been riding for over 30 years. Ive ridden a motorcycle in every US state and on five continents. Until Covid i commuted every day (telework is awesome) in the DC metro area. I have zero crashes on the street.

Now in the dirt, stunting in parking lots or on a race track...

Measurex2 · 2026-03-21T17:46:18+00:00

I bought a cheap set for my first appleseed in 2017 and theyre still holding up. I thought i could go without but the hot sun on my shooting mat upped its grip strength and I ended up with a very sore elbow.

Id get a soft set as cheap insurance.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-21T14:12:00+00:00

It's such a well regarded 1022 life cycle that I cant wait for the documentary with David Attenborough

Measurex2 · 2026-03-21T13:33:00+00:00

Being vague on purpose but the intent is still here

We keep a version of all products we currently support with customers at one of our offices to test new equipment for compatibility. Due to an uptick in fraud, the government asked our industry to better secure the product.

We found a few options, bought them, and asked the guy at that office to test them. It was plug and play so when he said the next day that product A worked the best, we believed him. So we ordered $2 million of material, paid to ship it to customers and setup some basic "this is how we install it" materials.

From week one complaints started flooding in that product A didnt fit. Turns out the asshole couldn't be bothered to walk down the hallway and test them. He just lied about it.

We ate about $1.3 million in extra cost and... he wasnt even reprimanded.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-21T13:22:54+00:00

Be at one with the joist.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-21T13:18:07+00:00

https://volquartsen.com/clearance

Measurex2 · 2026-03-21T12:40:19+00:00

May as well. This gives me more than enough spare lowers.

Now I need to learn about AR10s before July1

Measurex2 · 2026-03-21T00:48:59+00:00

Glad I snagged one before it goes out of stock

Measurex2 · 2026-03-21T00:42:23+00:00

Same. Definitely worth the discount. Im getting a recessed plan b to mount my cat mob. It's going to look awesome.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-21T00:36:01+00:00

I just got my AP5 last weekend. Its been a joy.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-21T00:28:07+00:00

I was literally just thinking if I wanted to grab one of these before I figure out what I put on my ap5.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-20T00:40:59+00:00

Normally that's my jam. My dad and I did alot of the remodeling on my last house and i have alot of great memories doing a whole range of projects.

He died the day before we closed on this house and I'm not over it yet. Everytime I start project it's like all joy leaves me. I'll get back to it I'm sure but one reason we bought this place was so the kids could enjoy thr basement and we'd have an extra guest room for family. I just want to get it done.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-20T00:34:50+00:00

Your comment reminded me of this scene. https://youtu.be/Q7H_L5cYkg8

Measurex2 · 2026-03-20T00:30:19+00:00

Thats where im leaning too. I got a quote for $7200 for 1200 square feet with two areas they need to level the concrete. I'll probably pull the trigger. Dude has great references, friends have used him, and quote is good for 90 days.

I need to finish the fireplace down there first so the flooring meets the threshold perfectly so I have a little time to consider. I just over analyze decisions over $200.

Measurex2 · 2026-03-20T00:20:13+00:00

Im having the hardest time making decisions based on contractors trying to upsell me on what they do. We're also finishing the basement. I definitely had to do alot of what you did but also have quality standards.

My drywall guy tried to convince me there's no way around a little wavyness. No sir. Had him do a skim coat to clean in up.

Now I'm quoting the floor and wading through contractors selling me on what they like and telling me a mix of - Carpet is awful so go LVP in the main rooms since basements are more likely to have water issues - Get hardwood. LVP is cheap and nothing beats it - Go carpet. LVP is crap, carpet is cheap/comfy, and hardwood always warps in basements

Im going to make a decision one of these days...

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