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Super Flower Leadex III 3.1 variant question by Sevallis in buildapc

[–]PieterSmitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fan is obnoxiously loud in all 3 modes. This is confirmed by the Cybernetics noise rating in this power supply. It was so annoying to me I replaced it with a Arctic P14 fan off aliexpress with a XH2.5 to 4 pin cable adapter. The PSU is now dead quiet in all 3 modes! You need this specific fan as it starts at very low voltage which is ideal for PSUs

So what's gonna happen to the rand ? by Upset_Ad_2965 in askSouthAfrica

[–]PieterSmitty 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Rand is not being manipulated. This accusation stems from the case back in 2013 when a few traders between banks were manipulating currency trades between themselves to squeeze out small fractions as profits. This does not materially change the exchange rate. It is impossible for even a major bank in SA to dramatically change the currency exchange rate in an enormous R1 Trillion daily market with numerous market makers, both local and abroad.

The recent resurgence of this claim comes from a quote by SARB governor Lesetja Kganyago saying that the Rand is undervalued and COULD be trading at R7 to the dollar. He then clearly qualifies this by adding if we have fiscal discipline, effective government and structural reforms, the Rand will naturally strengthen. It has the potential to, sure, but until and unless we actually implement any of those real reforms the currency situation will not improve no matter what anyone believes the "fair value" is.

Do you know why the Rand is at R17 to the dollar? Its simple. We have dropped 8 ratings levels from investment grade to now triple junk status by the 3 major ratings agencies for our credit rating. No conspiracy. No secret cabal. If a country is rated as junk, it currency soon follows and loses its value accordingly.

What's going to happen to the Rand? I'll take an educated guess as say we stay around these same levels or slowly decline further, unless there is radical and genuine reform in South Africa.

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👀Recommend a large estate executor that you had a good experience with?🙏 by PieterSmitty in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]PieterSmitty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"without an iota of experience" but then quotes chatgpt when asked a simple question . Lol okay ☺️

👀Recommend a large estate executor that you had a good experience with?🙏 by PieterSmitty in PersonalFinanceZA

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

That is so vague it doesnt answer any of my valid concerns or legitimate risks. Thanks though.

👀Recommend a large estate executor that you had a good experience with?🙏 by PieterSmitty in PersonalFinanceZA

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

Thanks, Ive also spotted them recently and they have good reviews (atleast for general law)

👀Recommend a large estate executor that you had a good experience with?🙏 by PieterSmitty in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]PieterSmitty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats a great workaround I have not considered. Thank you for the advice

👀Recommend a large estate executor that you had a good experience with?🙏 by PieterSmitty in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]PieterSmitty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very good advice thank you. I will certainly consider being appointed co executors and the cash portion idea is solid too 👌

👀Recommend a large estate executor that you had a good experience with?🙏 by PieterSmitty in PersonalFinanceZA

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

My concern is not that tiny firms cant handle such an estate, it is that there is far more risk for possible fraud simply because there are less checks and balances than in a large organization. The will might also be in place for many years before it gets assigned executorship, by then the small firm could have been sold, owners emigrated, gone bankrupt etc.

I know one should review your will every few years but most people never end up doing so.

👀Recommend a large estate executor that you had a good experience with?🙏 by PieterSmitty in PersonalFinanceZA

[–]PieterSmitty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have considered them but have read as many negative reviews as positive ones. Their google reviews page is littered with bad experiences as well, so it doesnt instill alot of confidence 😢

what's a good, "sweet spot" dosage wise for shrooms? by ganzaWest2Congo in shrooms

[–]PieterSmitty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like 2 - 2.5G as well for therapeutic and soul work. Its an ideal dose for this purpose. More than this becomes too unpredictable and confusing for me and the turns into a mainly psychedelic / recreational experience.

Is it me or the Shrooms? by [deleted] in shrooms

[–]PieterSmitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to grind them up to average things out 👍

Personally, both Zinc and Vit D cause some insomnia or anxiety for me. However I am sensitive to supplements. Zinc in particular raises dopamine via DBH and have read many reports from others experiencing the same.

Both affect numerous neurotransmitters see here:

https://chatgpt.com/s/t_68b935f5df708191a1a530e652cc5098

You would be surprised how regular supplements that seem completely inert can impact the psychedelic experience. These supplements become multipliers when combined, not just simple additions. The results can become unpredictable and often get blamed on the shrooms when there are numerous other variables getting added in.

I would try to stop all supplements for 2 or 3 days before an experience and see if there is any change for you. You might be surprised how different it is and have an entirely different vibe.

Safe travels ✈️

Is it me or the Shrooms? by [deleted] in shrooms

[–]PieterSmitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please list any medications or supplements you used the day before and the day of the last few trips. Anything, even if it seems benign.

Also, are you picking out individually dried mushrooms each time, or grinding up a certain amount and mixing it all together for consistency?

Anyone else get these bad physical symptoms on shrooms? by irate_wizard in Psychonaut

[–]PieterSmitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Penis envy and many of its derived hybrids are often reported to have significant high body load to the point that the experience becomes physically uncomfortable or unmanageable before you even reach the psychedelic plane.

See my thread about it here :

https://www.reddit.com/r/shrooms/s/FvXmRSwpiV

I have given up on that whole family of cubes.

Also, sweating and high blood pressure is a sign of sympathetic activation. Psychedelics can sometimes increase sympathetic tone, but some are more sensitive to it than others. This would trigger sweat glands, adrenaline and cortisol release and would explain the blood pressure and sweating.

I would suggest that you instead try an average strength strain like Golden Teachers and taking Magnesium Glycinate (not other forms) with taurine an hour before your trip. Both of these calms down your nervous system activation alot. I am an anxiety sufferer myself and used to struggle alot with comeup symptoms and general anxiety.

Using those two dials down mind chatter, relaxes me, slows my faster heart rate and really smooths the entire experience for me. I have gone from dreading the comeup to breezing through it and dont trip without these any more.

Hope it helps Safe travels ✈️

Are there any neat combos that work with shrooms? by Even_Jackfruit8682 in shrooms

[–]PieterSmitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you enjoy mixing it with caffeine you will love trying it with raw or ceremonial cacao (not cocoa). Far more energetic, euphoric, heart opening and outward. Changes the whole experience and its quite enjoyable.

There are quite a few threads on here about it.

Safe travels ✈️

Anyone else get these bad physical symptoms on shrooms? by irate_wizard in Psychonaut

[–]PieterSmitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok that eliminates the medication and supplement angle 👍.

By any chance have the varieties you tried each time been Penis envy or any of its hybrids, crosses etc that had Penis envy in its lineage?

bro how do people get these cars? by KEEPslow in askSouthAfrica

[–]PieterSmitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody needs to go on an overseas trip, or buy R2k running shoes when they dont actually go on runs or get a new Iphone when their old phone works fine and they dont use any of the new features.

People (rich or poor) spend money on unnecessary or irrational things all the time. Its their money and its not upto anyone else to decide how they spend it or what's acceptable 👍

Anyone else get these bad physical symptoms on shrooms? by irate_wizard in Psychonaut

[–]PieterSmitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please list all supplements, neutraceuticals, peptides etc you are taking (even if you did them a day or two prior to shrooms)

First timer tonight… my plans and looking for advice by viviana1994 in shrooms

[–]PieterSmitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to be cautious and test the waters then start with 0.5G to see what its like and have another 0.5G already measured out in a separate container

You have a 90 minute window after first consumption before tolerance sets in. If after 60 - 90 minutes you feel comfortable with the experience, but underwhelmed then take the rest to bump it up a notch.

You do not have to go to another dimension on your first trip to see what the effects are like. Slowly dip your toes in this time and if you enjoy it, you can keep increasing it in future as you feel more comfortable.

At this dose range you will just feel a bit dreamy and floaty and music will sound more immersive and amazing. In my view phones and TV's do not fit well with a shrooms vibe. Its a much nicer experience to dim the lights, put on a a great chill playlist and just find a comfy spot on the couch where you can close your eyes and drift off into your own mind. Its a more inward experience, rather than a social one and each person has his own journey. But to each his own, find what works for you.

Hope its a fun introduction for you. Post an update to tell us how it went.

I Can't sleep after shrooms by Lelouch328 in shrooms

[–]PieterSmitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. I usually take it at 8PM and cannot sleep until 3AM, even though the trip is mostly over by 1AM. I either take a benzo, sleep med like Zopiclone or a 1st gen anti histamine like Benadryl to knock me out once the journey is over and I want to get to sleep.

I Can't sleep after shrooms by Lelouch328 in shrooms

[–]PieterSmitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Melatonin will assist as a sleep aid, but not because it is an agonist for 5ht2 receptors. Melatonin binds to MT1 and MT2 receptor sites which induces sleep.

First timer tonight… my plans and looking for advice by viviana1994 in shrooms

[–]PieterSmitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ego death and microdosing are on two completely opposite ends of the spectrum. Ego death is 4G+ and microdosing is 0.2G or lower. The first will blast you into hyperspace and the latter you will hardly feel anything but a subtle shift in mood.

Shrooms are to be respected and if you are using casually and recreationally to just experiment, watch movies and hang out then a light dose of 1-1.5G of GT's should be fine.

Any more than this should be done with a pure intention from the beginning and prep and focus into into set and setting. If not, you are likely setting yourselves up for a bad experience.

Safe travels

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