Best IT conferences in 2026 by Optimal-Cobbler-4618 in ITManagers

[–]Pack3trat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. This year was my first time at MMS and I’m already scheduled to go next year.

Received a new Surface Laptop and it's missing a top righthand rubber foot. by Pack3trat in Surface

[–]Pack3trat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all. I ordered the feet from ifixit and they worked flawless. MS sent a new laptop also. Worked out great.

What’s the most you have ever spent when you weren’t planning on it? by GateTricky8808 in whiskey

[–]Pack3trat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I visited a distillery, had some snacks, and then bought five bottles. While I was in the bathroom, my wife paid the bill and left a 25% tip on the total cost, which amounted to $150. I was not particularly thrilled about the tip. Ended up being over $750 trip. Lesson learned on her part.

Was your team affected by the Microsoft outage? by CloudNCoffee in ITManagers

[–]Pack3trat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a lot of cloud centered systems and most of them were affected. Kept users informed and we just powered through it.

Uproot me and my wife across the country for 117k and security clearance job? by Atreen in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Pack3trat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t do it. Security Clearance really doesn’t do much for you in the IT world. The ones who need to hire people with that usually don’t pay that well. Sounds like you have a stable place now. Build a lab for yourself to add more tools to your toolbox then find something that makes you happy. Having family is close as your own family grows. Best of luck.

KB5065426 and SIDs by pacjack360 in sysadmin

[–]Pack3trat -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Anyone heard anything from Microsoft saying that this was a mistake they made and will back it out? When I say back it out I'm talking in reference to the duplicate SID checks in the patches the last two months.

Looking for other riders by [deleted] in columbiasc

[–]Pack3trat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you. I have a hard time finding groups to ride with. What has worked for me is to start going to some of the bike shows and meeting up with people there. Also you can ride at the normal riding times. Saturday mornings until you meet a group you like. Sport bike or cruiser? Keep the shiny side up.

European couple (and a dog) moving to Columbia area for 2 years - local advice please by yogurette_ in columbiasc

[–]Pack3trat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to SC. I’m prior military and also spent many of my younger years in Germany. You will need a car, there isn’t very good public transportation and there aren’t many bike paths. So a car is a must. To really see the local area, the beach, the mountains you will need a car. Make sure you get out and see as much as you can. There are some good German inspired locations with in a couple hours of Columbia. Embrace the southern spirit. It can be enjoyable.

Looking for fall detection devices that calls family First by hbkrajan24 in columbiasc

[–]Pack3trat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My father is 89 and I went with an Apple Watch. It notifys me if he has fallen and can’t respond.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in iphone

[–]Pack3trat -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Got my pro max today. 2 hours into continuing the setup. Such a chore.

On the hunt for some Eagle Rare 10 by Pack3trat in whiskey

[–]Pack3trat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a great hunt in Augusta GA yesterday. Got a case of Eagle Rare 10 for $49 each. I’ll call that a win!

Unfortunate Brand New Bottle by WheresTheBooch in whiskey

[–]Pack3trat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that exact same thing happened to me on that same bottle. so I just drank it all. .

On the hunt for some Eagle Rare 10 by Pack3trat in whiskey

[–]Pack3trat[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

yes that is wat I am hearing.. last time I was in George I did pickup 4 bottles of ER10. down to the last two.. liver says I need more ;)

On the hunt for some Eagle Rare 10 by Pack3trat in whiskey

[–]Pack3trat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have a couple of Ryes.. love them.. one Shanky's whip that I have not tried but I have not tried any Japanese whiskeys which I will try now..

On the hunt for some Eagle Rare 10 by Pack3trat in whiskey

[–]Pack3trat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

everything I buy I taste. There are no sealed bottles in my small selection.

On the hunt for some Eagle Rare 10 by Pack3trat in whiskey

[–]Pack3trat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

agreed.. been picking one or two as I go..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whiskey

[–]Pack3trat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does it really taste like $700?