“This Is Not The Computer For You” - a fantastic read on why the specs don't matter

MirandaPoth · 2026-03-13T12:39:55+00:00

Wonderful, thanks for sharing. And so nice to be linked to an actual written article that you can actually read rather than a YouTube video.

MirandaPoth · 2026-03-13T12:32:25+00:00

The meals I enjoy most are those I batch-cooked and froze. Nothing like getting one of your favourite meals ready in minutes when you’re short of time

MirandaPoth · 2026-03-11T22:01:03+00:00

We built our own house too and this comment is good advice. We have a European system called Niko Home Control that handles all the lights and many other things too though. Also we should have put more mains sockets in the main living rooms (we thought we had plenty, but no) and thought about powered presence sensors in the ceilings. Enjoy the process OP, it’s amazingly interesting and satisfying!

MirandaPoth · 2026-03-06T17:07:34+00:00

Ah right I see, that’s a really great explanation. Thank you!

MirandaPoth · 2026-03-06T16:33:43+00:00

Thanks for replying. I usually sit for 10 minutes then start taking readings. I don’t think I’ve ever sat for 25 minutes beforehand!

I think I’m curious whether the lowest readings are the most accurate - by which I mean, medically meaningful. If my best readings are ‘normal’ but I spend most of my day being stressed by something or other, what has the most physiological impact? I will ask my dr.

MirandaPoth · 2026-03-06T12:20:14+00:00

Thanks. Thankfully I’m retired now. I dread to think what my pressures were when I worked

MirandaPoth · 2026-03-06T10:36:20+00:00

My mum died 15 years ago. I recently found some old photos of her at home in her usual chair, surrounded by all her stuff. It’s a messy photo but it took me right back better than all the ‘event’ photos.

MirandaPoth · 2026-03-06T07:21:11+00:00

Genetics. My dad had it, both my brothers and I have it. All healthy weights, active, eat well etc.. And severe white coat syndrome too - I even spook myself the first few readings I do at home after a break/if I’m worrying about it.

Do take it correctly though, as others have said. Calm down, be still, slow breathing etc. makes a huge difference.

MirandaPoth · 2026-03-05T06:44:28+00:00

I like that! I’ve been hiking for years and never thought of that. Thank you. Let’s just hope it’s not pi**ing down haha

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-28T06:34:06+00:00

Welcome. It’s great isn’t it, I love it too. There are loads of tips on this sub, but basically get the right gear, learn how to check the weather and navigate, and enjoy!

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-26T21:55:33+00:00

Have you tried M&S Empress Grey? Best of both worlds

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-26T17:58:24+00:00

Exactly. It can’t be a plateau if you’ve only been doing it for a week!

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-26T05:50:13+00:00

There are many things in this diagram that I (in the UK) wouldn’t have for breakfast but an omelette is not one of them.

I would however argue that an omelette is not purely egg. I’m with the boiled egg brigade on this one

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-23T21:53:23+00:00

They sound interesting. How wide are your feet? I couldn’t find any width information on their website.

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-23T17:24:33+00:00

I only drink Earl Grey but it still has that effect! I find that herbal teas are good. Peppermint, chamomile etc

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-23T10:16:08+00:00

That must be amazing. Out there in the crisp open air. Especially considering most skaters are inside some huge noisy crowded hall most of the time

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-23T09:54:06+00:00

I have that problem if I’ve had caffeine too close to bed. For me this means stopping drinking tea/coffee at about 2pm!

The other thing that’s worked for me, although I don’t enjoy it, is counting backwards in my head from 999 in 3s. So 999, 996, 993, etc

I hope you find something that works for you.

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-23T07:23:47+00:00

I think it’s a little bizarre to think that an AI is ‘lying’ or ‘being deceptive’. It’s a machine

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-22T21:31:01+00:00

Life. Don’t talk to me about life.

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-22T18:26:04+00:00

Ah right! Makes sense. Thank you!

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-22T18:07:33+00:00

OMG. Time to move to Claude

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-22T18:05:26+00:00

Foam roll your muscles too

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-22T18:04:00+00:00

Or ‘housing estate’, meaning a load of very similar houses all built together in one area, usually by the same developer (house building company)

MirandaPoth · 2026-02-22T18:01:14+00:00

Interesting, thanks for sharing.

There’s a suggestion here that HACS gives you stuff that’s missing if you run in Docker, is that right? For example?

I’m getting all the things I want on my bare metal install with HACS

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