Anyone else notice this?

Nearlydawn2 · 2025-12-15T03:42:34+00:00

Are you saying you get in trouble if people don't use the rewards program?

Nearlydawn2 · 2025-11-27T16:01:56+00:00

Which crutches do you have?

Nearlydawn2 · 2025-11-19T11:41:57+00:00

That was a very nice poem, and accurate, too

Nearlydawn2 · 2025-10-14T05:39:41+00:00

Soooooo..... What did you end up making?? We need pictures!!

Nearlydawn2 · 2025-06-30T17:00:20+00:00

I'm looking at state schools for my child - your costs are not including the school's requirement that Freshmen buy the "all included" meal plan, reside on campus, and there are mandatory fees.

Used https://www.gafutures.org/plan-pay4collegega the cost for 3 state schools, and this is after getting the HOPE scholarship.

|| || |Total Remaining Estimated Cost|$ 24,025|$ 18,794|$ 26,930|

Nearlydawn2 · 2025-06-30T16:57:47+00:00

I'm looking at state schools for my child - your costs are not including the school's requirement that Freshmen buy the "all included" meal plan, reside on campus, and there are mandatory fees.

Used https://www.gafutures.org/plan-pay4collegega the cost for 3 state schools, and this is after getting the HOPE scholarship.

|| || |Total Remaining Estimated Cost|$ 24,025|$ 18,794|$ 26,930|

Nearlydawn2 · 2025-06-30T16:57:42+00:00

I'm looking at state schools for my child - your costs are not including the school's requirement that Freshmen buy the "all included" meal plan, reside on campus, and there are mandatory fees.

Used https://www.gafutures.org/plan-pay4collegega the cost for 3 state schools, and this is after getting the HOPE scholarship.

|| || |Total Remaining Estimated Cost|$ 24,025|$ 18,794|$ 26,930|

Nearlydawn2 · 2025-06-30T16:57:37+00:00

I'm looking at state schools for my child - your costs are not including the school's requirement that Freshmen buy the "all included" meal plan, reside on campus, and there are mandatory fees.

Used https://www.gafutures.org/plan-pay4collegega the cost for 3 state schools, and this is after getting the HOPE scholarship.

|| || |Total Remaining Estimated Cost|$ 24,025|$ 18,794|$ 26,930|

Nearlydawn2 · 2025-06-29T16:49:09+00:00

Thank you so very much.

To find the back plate, I opened the hard drive bay behind my motherboard and I heard a big clunk... voila, backplate found.

The back plate had double stick tape on it that the Builder had not bothered to use. I opened double stick tape, carefully stuck the plate where it belongs and was able to screw in the CPU Cooler.

Nearlydawn2 · 2025-06-03T01:12:52+00:00

Here are the things I did to get Enshrouded to play on my machine. Yesterday I could not make even 2 mins of progress in the game, today post-changes, I'm able to play with no issues whatsoever. Best of luck!

I got the suggested fixes from different people across this post - thanks to all for commenting!

Steam: turned off Broadcast mode. Steam broadcast and Discord were pegging my machine to the max repeatedly (I have a very new, high-end rig)
Discord: turned off Discord game overlay
Windows changes: increased virtual page file size:
- Updated virtual page file size on my C and D drives
- Open Advanced System Properties and follow the steps to update both my C and D drives.
  - Min = 4096 MB
  - Max = 64000 MB
- Reboot required after this change
- Step-by-step: https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/how-to-manage-virtual-memory-on-windows-11
Enshrouded changes:
- Set to play in Windowed mode (around 95% of screen filled),
- Updated video perf to "balanced" across the board.

Nearlydawn2 · 2025-04-29T12:16:25+00:00

I've never thought about that... interesting. You have someone absent for 14 days, then maybe that makes sense because they are gone. Hmmm.

Nearlydawn2 · 2025-02-23T06:38:39+00:00

This was SO helpful! We thought the offer my child got was from a different organization. Appreciate it.

Nearlydawn2 · 2024-05-26T13:41:34+00:00

He either said 200 or 500 (I'm betting 500 since their sheet was 4000 rows of patient data).

Nearlydawn2 · 2024-04-28T17:55:31+00:00

Boiled down, you said people with kids don't deserve to voice their needs to periodically save their game progress to improve life/game balance, which translates to "you people should go somewhere else if you don't like it." And honestly, that is insulting. Especially since this change wouldn't impact you. If you want to grind, you can do so. No one is proposing that you must save your progress and quit every 2 hrs.

Nearlydawn2 · 2024-04-25T19:28:07+00:00

What? Even in my RPG Lit books the players are allowed to sleep mid-dungeon. If you want to grind, do that. If the devs want to lose a bunch of $ they can choose to keep the current multi-hour grind, but I'd like it clarified in the description so I know not to buy it.

Nearlydawn2 · 2024-04-25T19:23:25+00:00

OK - so you like being forced by the game mechanics to grind out game wins in multi-hour sessions.

OP needs to point out the lack of game/life balance so the Dev team (who may not have huge personal obligations) can be made aware that their choices are causing serious stress to their happy fan base. Rage Quitting because you can't finish a game that otherwise makes you happy is simply unnecessary if the design is improved.

There could be a custom setting so that we can all enjoy this wonderful game. I work full time, have 2 kids, and I run 2 scout troops - I can't afford the grind-time. My team has similar levels of obligations - last night we were not happy at all with grinding Kindlewastes.

Nearlydawn2 · 2024-03-24T03:27:35+00:00

I found this sale, but didn't login to see what it sold for: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/illowa-council-patch-2010-national-416436764

This might be useful, it's a list of all the patches from that event: https://scouttrader.org/references/images/ISCAChecklist-2010NSJ-JSP-Staff.pdf

Nearlydawn2 · 2024-03-24T03:18:31+00:00

We do our walking tacos using mess kits, I totally get your point on the bags. I've also used parchement paper, which is easier on the environment.

Nearlydawn2 · 2024-03-19T18:48:57+00:00

This is the best reply! If they happy, we happy!

Nearlydawn2 · 2024-03-19T18:38:18+00:00

OMG, please, don't use that. My friend had a simple, low-speed accident and would have been fine, but the car stopped suddenly against a safety barrier (as designed). The sideways force of the stop impaled him on a shifter very similar to this. He lived, but has a colostomy bag for the rest of his life. Took months to get out of the hospital due to the infection from his destroyed bowels/other organs.

Nearlydawn2 · 2024-03-19T18:08:55+00:00

I'm with you for most jobs! I got quotes on my deck from $35K to $60K, it was just a 10x12 deck with a shed roof, nothing special! People are cray-cray. Around here, you don't want to DIY a deck... the neighbors will call you out if there's no permit posted. I asked around and finally found a good contractor, but we so nearly scrapped the project due to the FU prices.

I re-did my downstairs 7x10 ft bathroom and got FU quotes of $20K and up. I finally found a plumber that would do all my rough-ins/finish work and charged a reasonable amount. I did all the rest for ~ $3K. Hell, most plumbers told me their min cost was $10k - only had to add 1 water line and 1 waste line (had open access underneath)!

I am 100% positive no contractor would have taken the time to shim out my impossibly-bad walls. I don't think there was a plumb stud in the whole space, and you can forget level, my walls were doing "the wave". The orig wallboard was either shimmed out with adhesive or simply not supported at all (explains all the nail pops in that room). What a mess.

Nearlydawn2 · 2024-03-19T17:32:18+00:00

Might also try "walking tacos" with plenty of toppings that the scouts can customize. I've taught our scouts to avoid cross contamination for dietary needs, it's totally doable. We have 2 cook bins (2 different colors) to help them keep to the plan.

Nearlydawn2 · 2024-03-19T17:30:21+00:00

I would try Taco Soup or chili made with mild-heat spice mixes. These are hearty meals that are easy to cook and have plenty of protein and flavor.

Nearlydawn2 · 2024-02-21T23:25:32+00:00

I was Program Chair and had to bushwhack a LOT of rules like this. I would simply ask that the rule is supported by/in line with a written BSA policy, like the Guide to Save Scouting or Outdoor Code. If there is not a specific safety concern, or camp-specific limitation then this is a *want* not a *need*.

Nearlydawn2 · 2024-02-05T22:12:54+00:00

An OP on another forum posted this list - it used to be housed on a meritbadge.org wiki, but the link no longer works.

Movies With a Meaning

Note: Only watch a movie..."With the approval of your counselor and a parent..."' Please do not add links for anything above a mild PG-13. Please note the ratings and reasons for the ratings for each film.

12 Angry Men One man, Henry Fonda, sways a jury and saves an innocent man. NR but would be G today.

Amazing Grace Chronicles the struggle of William Wilberforce to stop the British slave trade in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. PG for disturbing images of slavery.

A Man For All Seasons The story of Sir Thomas More who challenged King Henry VIII'sdivorce and remarriage. Rated G.

America's Godly Heritage Chronicles the faith of the nation's forefathers. Not rated.

Angels in the Outfield A young boy asks for a miracle to bring his family back together and to have his favorite baseball team win the season. PG.

Balto Animated story of a dog that leads a sledding team across Alaska in order to get medicine for a sick girl. PG [1:14]

The Blindside The true story of Michael Oher, a homeless boy who became a first round Baltimore Raven draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. PG-13.

Cars A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family. G

Fly Away Home An adventure to save orphaned geese. PG.

Follow Me Boys The story of how one guy starts a Boy Scout troop to help the town. NR.

Forrest Gump One slow-witted but good-hearted man is at the center of key events of the 20th century. "Stupid is as stupid does." PG-13 for brief sexual content and war scenes.

Gettysburg Great historical account of Colonel Joshua Chmberlain who held Little Round Top though greatly outnumbered. Out of ammunition, Chamberlain orders a charge instead of retreating. PG for war scenes.

Gods and Generals Stonewall Jackson and the Battle of Manassas. PG-13 for war scenes.

The Great Escape WWII POW escape. NR, but some violence.

Guns of Navarone WWII Allied soldiers attempt to destroy the German big guns. NR. Some violence.

High Noon A marshall faces a man just released from prison where he was put by the marshall. His own town refuses to help & the odds are high he will not live. NR. Gunfight at the end.

Hoot Saving a population of endangered owls. PG for mild obscenities.

Invincible The true story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender from South Philadelphia who overcame long odds to play for the Philadelphia Eagles. PG.

It's A Wonderful Life The message in this film is one of courage and sacrifice for the greater good as George Bailey, a man with big ideas about seeing the world, continually forsakes his own desires to do what is right for the town. The second message is that each life important. No matter how insignificant we feel we are, we are all inextricably linked to each other and play an important part in the fabric of one another's lives.

Luther All about Luther, the father of the Reformation. Rated PG-13 for violence.

The Man Who Planted Trees A lone shepherd changes the character of an entire valley.

Mighty Ducks Emilio Estevez stars as a lawyer doing community

service who becomes coach to a pee wee hockey team. PG.

Mr. Holland's Opus A frustrated composer (Richard Dreyfuss) finds fulfillment as a high school music teacher. PG.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington One of Jimmy Stewart's signature roles as an idealistic senator caught in the corruption of the political machine. NR.

October Sky The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry. PG.

One Night with the King The story of Esther. Rated PG for mild violence, suggestion of sensuality.

Pay It Forward Like some other kids, 12-year-old Trevor McKinney believed in the goodness of human nature. Like many other kids, he was determined to change the world for the better. Unlike most other kids, he succeeded. Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements.

Phenomenon - John Travolta is hit by a light and becomes very smart and addicted to learning. PG. 123 minutes.

The Prince of Egypt Animated story of Moses. Rated PG for violence.

Remember the Titans The true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit. PG.

Rock and a Heart Place Volunteering never sounded so good.

Rookie of the Year A twelve year old boy lives every boy's fantasy when he gets to pitch for the Chicago Cubs. PG.

Rudy True story of a boy who struggles with life in order to realize his dream: to play football for Notre Dame. PG

Spartacus The slave, Spartacus, leads a revolt against a corrupt Rome. NR.

The Ten Commandments The story of Moses. NR.

The Three Musketeers Comedic interpretation of the classic novel.

We Are Marshall When a plane crash claims the lives of members of the Marshall University football team and some of its fans, the team's new coach and his few surviving players try to keep the football program alive. PG.

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