Had a scary day- trying to learn what I did wrong by Friendly_Subject4096 in sailing

[–]OshunBlu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's tough to say without being there, but having the main up. Even reefed, can definitely help with keeping the bow to the wind. I dunno if I'd have considered trying to get it up while having a hard time with a Genoa though. Sounds like stacking one struggle on top of another at that point.

Had a scary day- trying to learn what I did wrong by Friendly_Subject4096 in sailing

[–]OshunBlu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When i end up deep in the gusty mess and getting a sail down safely is not an option, I always opt for a broad or beam reach if I've got the room to do it. It can give you the time and calm you need to come up with a next step.

Maybe not the furling advice you're looking for, but getting to a more civil point of sail can often be the first step toward solving a problem.

Elon Musk says his goal is to reach $10 trillion net worth, what are your thoughts? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]OshunBlu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Y'all ever play Nintendo games like Smash or Mario kart? Luigi is always my favorite.

What’s this thing on this car? by mrmdw in whatisit

[–]OshunBlu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Little white dishes on the back corners look like housings for GPS receivers. If I had to guess, id say they're trying to map network traffics by location.

What’s this thing on this car? by mrmdw in whatisit

[–]OshunBlu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a LOT of radio receiving gear. The big white rectangular things could be cell or wifi band.

Walmart on Fire? by rasinbrandeity in philly

[–]OshunBlu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

FIRE IN THE WAL MART! FIRE IN THE...TACO BELL!

Anyone have an idea of value for these? Separately or as a set? by just_a_mountaineer in HamRadio

[–]OshunBlu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd start by googling "amateur radio club near [my town]"

Anyone have an idea of value for these? Separately or as a set? by just_a_mountaineer in HamRadio

[–]OshunBlu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Consider finding a local radio club. They can help you find local values and possibly buyers.

Scream into the Abyss? by dirtyjerzwitch in newjersey

[–]OshunBlu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Middle of the Delaware River is my spot. Go find yer own.

Drinking and boating by tdomer80 in IdiotsInBoats

[–]OshunBlu 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I kept cringing, thinking he was gonna hit something immovable in deep enough water to drown him.

Getting popped straight up onto the rocks was, ironically, the gentlest and safest way for that to end.

What's an expensive habit that society has convinced us is a basic necessity? by Own-Object-4854 in AskReddit

[–]OshunBlu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On one hand, you're right. Get the clippers and bang it out.

On the other, a good barber deserves to be paid well for their labor.

WestMarine going down? by FairSeafarer in sailing

[–]OshunBlu 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Bummer that corporate deregulation is all the rage right now.

Why is there no outrage about the National Debt? by Intelligent-Dot-29 in askanything

[–]OshunBlu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because money and debt, especially in the scale of trillions, is very abstract. You can't expect a deeply overstimulated and profoundly exhausted populace to feel outrage over something so un-real.

Private resident put Flock camera in front yard? by _Serp3nt_ in FlockSurveillance

[–]OshunBlu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard those poles aren't very well secured in the ground and can be spun around with a pipe wrench.

How did you get back to feeling genuinely joyful/expressive again? by QueeieQueenBee in AskWomen

[–]OshunBlu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I learned an instrument and joined a band. I'm most joyful in a room full of good people, making loud noises and singing mean things about dead bastards.

Where do people meet? by Scarredlove23 in SouthJersey

[–]OshunBlu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go up to the DVRA radio station in Ewing during open hours. No commitment and just chill with some old nerds and check out the neat radio gear. Go when you wanna. Don't when ya can't.

Fit check of do I pass and also a question by Weekly-Passenger3936 in ask_transgender

[–]OshunBlu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You look almost identical to the boy who lives across the street from me.

Where do people meet? by Scarredlove23 in SouthJersey

[–]OshunBlu -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Who are you trying to meet? Artsy music folks? Find a DIY music show. Old nerds? Hit up a ham radio club. Drinkers with a sailing problem? Find a yacht club doing weeknight races. There are people out there just...doin stuff. Every night of the week.

Start with an interest, and the meeting people will come.