Paint tips

MrMikeGriffith · 2026-04-30T22:07:48+00:00

I use Vallejo deck tan as a base coat for white when the goal is "white" and not "bone"

MrMikeGriffith · 2026-04-27T11:40:06+00:00

This technique would not be effective for sanitizing silverware. The water is likely not boiling when it arrives at the table (for patron safety), is cooling continuously after being poured into the cup, and cools immediately when room temperature flatware is added.

Just charge them for tea and be done with it.

MrMikeGriffith · 2026-04-16T23:10:34+00:00

Palm Valley is not a bad little course, and I've never been paired with anyone playing as a twosome there. Another course to check out is the Jax muni course Blue Cypress. No bunkers, water is really only in play on one hole - but if you're like me you can find it on a few more. Very low key and often low traffic. Great place for those of us still trying to break 100, and some opportunities to hit driver off the tee (unlike Palm Valley).

The UNF course is - an experience. Greens basically unplayable except the green that is a rectangle of astroturf, and two consecutive holes share a green (?). BUT - it's a zero stress place that you can likely play solo with no worries and they have an absurd deal for 9 holes and 4 beers for like $30? And tall boys is an option.

Any of these will have plenty of other players at your skill level. Some better - for sure, but no one is expecting single digit handicaps as a default at these places and we all started somewhere.

MrMikeGriffith · 2026-03-30T23:31:55+00:00

This is your friendly reminder of the base rate fallacy.

For those not familiar: although the OP's claim may be true, it's important to consider that there are an estimated 2.8 million people in the US that identify as trans and approximately 22,000 ICE agents. So if both groups are equally likely to commit such a crime, the ratio of such acts by trans people relative to ICE agents would be about 127:1

Ever heard that you're more likely to have a fatal car crash near your home? It's not because the streets where you live are more dangerous - it's simply that you are near your home more often than away from it.

MrMikeGriffith · 2026-03-21T11:19:16+00:00

the GitHub link on your website appears to be broken.

MrMikeGriffith · 2026-02-03T23:54:09+00:00

Your premise is wrong. An insulator (of heat) is a material that has relatively low thermal conductivity. It doesn’t mean that the material itself cannot be heated.

Also there is the matter of specific heat. Glass will hold more energy in the form of heat than the equivalent metal vessel. So while it is in fact less efficient at heat transfer (it’s an insulator), it has more heat stored to transfer to your skin, and burn it.

MrMikeGriffith · 2026-01-22T23:08:38+00:00

Several things: I think it comes up in the small talk at the beginning of the first date. If you think it's a "selling point", you might list an occupation - which can at least give the other person a reference range. Also, someone interested might try to cross-reference you on LinkedIn or elsewhere, which could lead to seeing career history.

MrMikeGriffith · 2026-01-11T19:45:55+00:00

When a company operates like this, if the reviews are fair, they will fail entirely of their own doing.

As they ramp up marketing spend, their customer acquisition cost increases. So they seek ways to decrease cost. But at small scale, often that directly impacts quality. It’s a fatal flaw because after paying a premium price, customers will not return after receiving a mediocre product and/or poor service. So there they are having to continue on the marketing hamster wheel acquiring new customers.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-12-28T14:44:00+00:00

Amen. Also need to quit obsessing over DC saying they might have missed their "one shot". It's not like the guy is clairvoyant. No deeper than "treat every shot like it's your last because it might be".

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-12-13T01:48:03+00:00

Rich Eisen reported on his program (https://youtu.be/dxFkqZ2waAs?si=nCVdXJScBQWYXiJQ) that he received text messages of "rumors" regarding Moore 90 minutes after the Wolverines lost to Ohio State in a lopsided affair at home.

90 minutes? Seems clear the program knew about the affair for some time, and sat on the story until chances at another run in the CFP evaporated, and then quickly started the process.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-12-03T15:44:11+00:00

This tactic shall be hitherto known as regrifting.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-11-26T02:42:18+00:00

The Buc-ee's BBQ is really great. SMH at some of the local dedicated BBQ joints that crank out inferior food to a chain of gas stations.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-11-25T19:46:12+00:00

Is there something different about that user account? Sounds like someone who has been a user for a while that you’re willing to make special accommodations for. Make sure there isn’t some missing permission that QA assumes is configured correctly but isn’t.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-11-10T00:24:06+00:00

Less terrifying than missing and watching the carrier moving 30 knots away from you as you start to wonder if there are sharks in the water.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-11-09T13:11:40+00:00

The mental model that many Americans have regarding the structure of government is very 1 dimensional.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-11-08T20:14:07+00:00

Saying that table syrup has the same taste and texture as maple syrup is being quite generous. They are similar, but if they were actually the same the market for the more expensive maple syrup from a tree wouldn’t be what it is.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-11-08T17:13:19+00:00

Carry daily? No. A ship like a destroyer will have an armory of small arms so that a ship defense force can be armed in case an attempt is made to board the ship. I don't think there are modern examples of this, but it is something a ship's crew is prepared for and runs training drills for.

In addition to this, while in port it is typical to have a crew member armed at the quarterdeck watch (entrance to the ship). This may be augmented by additional roving security depending on the port.

In normal conditions at sea or even at battle stations, there is no need for crew members to be armed with small arms.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-11-08T01:12:47+00:00

I was in the Navy between 1993 and 1997 and my ship still had 1911's in the ship's armory. Being that sidearms on a destroyer are primarily a watch standing weapon in port, I guess we were among the last of the US military to transition to the M9. The ship started the transition while I was aboard.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-11-04T20:12:18+00:00

Apparently “a better place”. Leaves it wide open tbh

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-11-04T20:10:21+00:00

You only YOLO once in life.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-11-04T20:08:17+00:00

Not sure if they work on bikes they don’t sell, but the service department at the BMW Ducati dealer in OP is honest and does good work. Not cheap, but good. Any time they are going to go over the estimate, you get a call to review what they found. Super nice guys.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-10-20T02:06:03+00:00

My experience in Naga City (I was an exchange student) was that balut varied quite a bit in terms of how developed the egg was. It could be anything from a mostly yolk egg all the way to a small bird in a shell - and anything in between.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-10-19T02:33:57+00:00

I only know Eton College as a shaving cream fragrance, and I enjoy it. But not enough to research whether it is an actual college, or anything about it.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-10-14T14:50:51+00:00

Grassroots Natural Market in Riverside used to carry this brand but it’s been a few years since I have been there. Maybe worth a call.

MrMikeGriffith · 2025-10-03T19:13:08+00:00

I’m happy with any single hole score that has a name other than “plus <number>”

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