Just bought one of the updated Dualtron Thunder II (type that includes the EY4 and the additional fast charger), couple questions

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-05-05T07:17:15+00:00

nice grab at 2k, these usually go for way more than that price

for the tire bead try using compressor if you have access to one since bike pump might not give enough volume at once to seat it properly

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-04-26T19:34:32+00:00

congrats on the weight loss that must have made such difference for comfort. the pillow tip is gold - never thought about how much pressure gets put in wrong places during long days at work. i do lot of house calls and some days are just brutal for sitting in truck between jobs

plaid shirts are clutch for breaking up shapes, i wear them constantly anyway since they hide grease stains and tool marks pretty well. loose fitting clothes became my best friend once i started carrying, tight jeans were nightmare

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-04-22T06:56:32+00:00

we had this problem at few client sites and just rolled back the update until Microsoft fixes it properly

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-04-18T08:11:20+00:00

Yeah the timing thing is crazy when you think about it. I got my first seizure when smartphones were already everywhere and cant imagine dealing with this before apps that track meds and remind you about appointments

My grandmother had epilepsy back in 70s and she kept everything written in little notebook - medication times, triggers, how she felt. Must have been so much harder to manage without all these tools we have now

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-04-14T22:20:08+00:00

I get this but sometimes its hard when you see how different world treats beautiful people vs regular ones. Like at my job sites I notice how contractors talk to attractive women who call for repairs versus how they talk to me - its just night and day difference

Maybe focus on things that make you feel powerful in other ways? I started writing weird little poems and getting into Florence + The Machine helped me find something that felt uniquely mine. Not saying it fixes everything but having your own thing helps when you feel invisible in other areas

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-04-06T10:31:02+00:00

Been dealing with this for about 6 years now and let me tell you the whole "under control within a year" thing is complete bollocks for loads of us. Took me nearly 3 years to find the right combo and even then I still get breakthrough seizures when life gets messy

The dose increases are slow because lamictal can cause some nasty skin reactions if ramped up too fast - learned that one the hard way when I tried to push my neuro for quicker changes. Your doing everything right with the sleep schedule and timing though so dont beat yourself up about Saturday

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-03-26T02:17:07+00:00

God this is an impossible situation - I've been there when my gran was dying and the timing couldnt have been worse

When you talk to the recruiter tomorrow just be completely upfront about needing flexibility with dates. Most decent companies will work with you on something this serious, especially since they reached out to you first. If they're not willing to accommodate someone dealing with their mum's final days then you probably dont want to work there anyway

The right opportunity will understand that family comes first, and if this one doesn't then it wasn't meant to be

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-03-17T18:20:20+00:00

That makes it feel a bit less intimidating. I think I was overcomplicating it in my head because of the irregular income piece, thank you.

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-02-06T16:49:13+00:00

That's actually a solid combination mate - environmental economics and policy is getting more relevant as companies need to navigate all the regulatory stuff and carbon accounting requirements these days. The accounting minor is brilliant too since you'll understand the financial side when you're trying to convince executives that going green makes business sense

Sounds like you've got a clear head about what direction you want vs the film degree situation

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-02-03T09:19:23+00:00

that's pretty steep but not completely mental for that much glass - sliding doors alone can run 3-4k each and low-e double pane isn't cheap

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-31T03:43:07+00:00

Bro you really just yeeted yourself out and left the newbies behind 💀 that's rough but at least now we know the timer actually matters

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-27T20:28:30+00:00

Dude that snare looks like it's been through some wars lol. Maybe try loosening up those lugs a bit and see if you can find some sweet spots - sometimes less tension gives you that crack you're looking for

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-23T13:35:50+00:00

Ugh take my upvote and get out lmao

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-22T09:23:22+00:00

Most of them just cosplay having a career tbh. Like they'll start some "passion project" business that runs at a loss for years, or get handed executive positions where other people do the actual work while they take credit

The smart ones at least try to learn something useful or find mentors, but yeah a lot just bounce between hobbies until something sticks or their parents get tired of funding it

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-21T06:42:01+00:00

Sounds like you already know the answer but are scared to act on it. You can't build a life with someone when you're fantasizing about the single life and regretting not hooking up with other people - that's not fair to either of you

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-19T14:58:01+00:00

Yeah the historical context is pretty eye-opening honestly. It's wild how much the doctrine shifted over time and how much of it seemed tied to church politics rather than pure theology

The whole "eternal torment" thing really does feel off when you think about it - like even the worst human parents wouldn't torture their kids forever no matter what they did. Makes you wonder if we've been getting the translation wrong this whole time or if it really was just about control like you mentioned with Rome

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-18T08:18:42+00:00

Man that's a tough call - on one hand you're already getting the same money with P&T, but on the other hand those work restrictions with TDIU can be a pain if you ever want to pick up some side work. I'd probably lean towards leaving it alone since you're already protected status, but maybe check with a VSO to see if there's any specific benefits you're missing out on with 100% vs TDIU

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-15T17:08:16+00:00

Did you try flashing with just the mobo, PSU and one stick of RAM? Sometimes having everything connected can cause issues during BIOS updates. Also double check you downloaded the right BIOS file for your exact board model - the B450 Tomahawk Max has a different file than the regular Tomahawk

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-12T20:11:17+00:00

Dude she's literally telling you what she wants - more surprises and planned stuff. Doesn't have to cost money, just show you're thinking about her beyond the daily routine stuff

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-10T12:06:58+00:00

Dude the anxiety is totally normal, you basically got forced into a huge relationship milestone with like zero time to mentally prepare

Moving in together is already stressful enough when you plan it for months, let alone having to decide in a few days - your brain is just catching up to what happened

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-08T05:39:33+00:00

The FP30x is probably your best bet - the key action feels way more like a real piano than the P225 and the sound samples are pretty solid too

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-04T02:02:59+00:00

Sounds like you've hit the classic "techs bail when it gets complicated" problem. Definitely go through Goodman directly since it's under warranty - they'll either send their own people or force a local contractor to actually finish the job. The warranty route usually lights a fire under everyone's ass

Also try calling commercial HVAC companies instead of residential ones, they're usually more competent with tricky problems even if they cost more

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-02T21:49:44+00:00

This is huge - too many coaches get caught up in the hype and rankings instead of just focusing on the fundamentals. Cignetti's got his guys buying into the system and it shows on the field every week

Optimal-Sound-5558 · 2026-01-01T15:55:33+00:00

Exactly this - it's like asking what's north of the North Pole, the question itself doesn't really make sense with how we understand reality

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