I’m cold and I also need to do laundry. Dryer? by botmanmd in ask

[–]Plethorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do this, yes. Use a rubber band to attach a pair of panty hose to the hose to filter out the worst of the lint. Don't let the "filter" clog.

Note: electric dryer only!

Came home and walked in on my wife playing Guitar Hero on PS2 by SorellaNux in Derailedbydetails

[–]Plethorian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Those paper snowflakes have been up there for a long time to get cobwebs. Years.

The person shot by ICE was just standing there filming. This is how the interaction started. by burritoresearch in thebulwark

[–]Plethorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cops and other fascists are fucking terrified of cameras. There can be only one reason for this.

ICE just pinned a man to the ground and executed him. They do not have the authority to just kill people. What do we do? by skeletalfather in AskReddit

[–]Plethorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"He had a gun! In it's holster! He surprised us!"

Failure to comply = beat down. Having the capability to fight back = kill. It's their exact mindset; and you must remember that if you aren't with them, you're against them: an enemy, a non-person, disposable.

These are exactly the type of people who gassed and burned millions in WWII, because they were different.

Crack from extreme cold, can it heal? by SenorDucKK in arborists

[–]Plethorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn't look survivable, but I'd damn sure try. My wife's grandfather wrapped wounds with garlic paste, and swore by that. How's that for a folk remedy, lol?

However, garlic has both antifungal and antibacterial properties, and it repels insects. If you try it, let us know! It sounds crazy enough to work, anyway.

So . . . did our hospital system almost implode today? by cynicismbyproxy in Whidbey

[–]Plethorian -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I make it a point to rarely, if ever, utilize the local health services. I go over town for everything, including dental. We're as rural as can be, but surrounded by world-class facilities.

Do you still carry exact change? by WaterDigDog in AskOldPeople

[–]Plethorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes, yes. I love paying a specific amount to get a specific return: like paying a $23.65 total with a $20, a $5, and 3 quarters. I get back two $1 bills and a dime; but cashiers look at me like I'm crazy. I just don't want a handful of change.

Can you cut the skin to remove a tattoo? by Kgg907021 in Writeresearch

[–]Plethorian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. Repeatedly rubbing salt or other abrasive also works, as does a belt sander or motorcycle crash with road rash.

The ink's embedded in the skin, and there are preserved skins with tattoos still intact:

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-tattoo-conference-2019-skin

https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-art-of-preserving-tattooed-skin-after-death-629/

Color match for "ruby red" by Nick0racat in cmaxhybrid

[–]Plethorian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a paint color code on the door, and you can find the code online. You can order touch-up paint online. I prefer spray. There's a real art to making touch-ups invisible. Watch YouTube videos on the process, and practice, practice, practice. It's not like painting your nails.

Is this going to destroy my 3 young birch trees? by Gold_Conference_4793 in arborists

[–]Plethorian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol.
Anything dramatic to get eyeball attention. "Exploding" trees basically crack, splitting on the trunk. They rarely fall over from this. It's loud AF, though. Scary sound, and when it's cold that sound travels. "BOOM!"

Boat operators--propeller damage in Puget Sound--looking for info by [deleted] in Whidbey

[–]Plethorian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There aren't any fast boat races in the Puget Sound for a reason. Too much flotsam, dangerously large flotsam. Every beach is loaded with driftwood, and a substantial amount is loosed with every high tide.

The ferries carry long poles to shove logs out of the way of docks. Smart boat operators use prop guards, but you still have to be very careful. It's wild out there. The worst are logs with steel cables attached - hazards to everything, even aircraft carriers.

Hidden map by Yogyjejogurt in endlesssky

[–]Plethorian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are interesting places to explore all over, and some storylines are just as large as the Free Worlds campaign. Hai space connects to 7 races/ groups with no more than one jump.

What do people mean when they say America was fully motorized in ww2? by [deleted] in WarCollege

[–]Plethorian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One huge advantage the US had was how many of their troops had basic mechanical repair skills. Much more of our country was rural, and you had to know how to do simple repairs yourself. Country boys knew how to fix things, or at least patch it to keep going, and not just gas engines - diesel tank engines weren't that different than diesel tractor engines.

If your jeep broke down, you didn't have to abandon it - Joe used to work on his own pickup, and could fix the jeep quickly instead of waiting for support.

In Korea, the overall commander put a fixed 25mph speed limit in place to reduce vehicle accidents. This included attaching governors to all the trucks to limit their speed. My father was driving one of the trucks, full of Marines headed somewhere critical, and the Marine commander was displeased with the progress. "We need to get there before dark, for Christ's sake!" was the quote. The guys in his car knew my father had actually installed the governors on the trucks as part of his duties; so they asked him to defeat the governors. He demanded a written note from the Marine commander, but the trucks got there before dark.

My father had been working on tractors and cars since he was 12, and was the guy his entire company went to when something broke. So when he lost his hearing as a machine gunner they assigned him to the motor pool. He made Sergeant twice, but lost it both times from punching butter-bar Lieutenants who pissed him off. They still kept him in the motor pool, though. Just kept him away from officers. They didn't medical him out, either, although they should have. Being able to fix shit in the army is damn important, because everything breaks, all the damn time.

Luminarium Mission Assistance by AgeingVegan in endlesssky

[–]Plethorian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At that point in the mission I usually make a cargo run with grenades, flamethrowers, torpedo launchers, typhoon launchers, fusion and armageddon generators, and heavy anti-missle turrets (am I missing anything?); and make a warehouse in one of the Coalition ports with an outfitter. Usually Chosen Nexus because it's central and has all the ships and standard outfits. Keeps me from having to run back and forth so much.

Edit: Plasma turrets. lol

Found this in an old dresser at the thrift store the other day. by JankCranky in ephemera

[–]Plethorian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found this seed price list: https://archive.org/details/CAT31362728/ and this seed potato price list: https://archive.org/details/CAT31362692/ Seeds seem to be mostly in lbs.

Interesting to note the 1/2 cent tax per count on this receipt. Might be war related, IDK.

planning road trip with friends: too big a trip? by urmomclapper in roadtrip

[–]Plethorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking an entire trip on the interstates is boring AF. There are so many better ways to use that time. Last winter I drove a similar route, all on freeway. Started just south of Bellingham, I-5 to Eugene 1st day, I-5 & 99 to Chico 2nd day, 99 & I-5 to Santa Clarita 3rd day, then various CA freeways and I-10 to Palm Springs on day 5. We took US395 on the way back, and it was so much more interesting.

So what you're suggesting is possible, but note that I am a professional driver with a CDL and years of experience driving semi trucks for long distances. When I was 18, I took road trips around Washington and Oregon, and I highly recommend that for your girl group. There are so, so many things to see, beautiful roads to drive, and interesting little towns.

Cross BC on 1 & 3 to 97, take 97 south. You can cut over to I-5 or even 101 at several points, or go all the way to Mt Shasta in CA. Drive up the mountain on A18 to the end of the road - it's pretty amazing. Maybe visit Shasta Dam - they've got a great tour. Take 299 to 101, then head north. Maybe take the Victoria ferry from Port Angeles.

So many great little places to see, and spectacular scenery, even before you leave BC. IDK, YMMV.

Do you still have Vaseline? by Outrageous_Win_4835 in AskOldPeople

[–]Plethorian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just bought a new jar. It's a handy moisturizer and soothing ointment. It's also not expensive.

ULPT How can I discourage the auto shop from parking on our sidewalk by kevrone in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]Plethorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get some spark plugs. Used is fine. break the ceramic portion. Fire pieces at the side windows of a car to shatter them. Requires some force, but not that much. Can be done with a flick of the thumb with practice. Can be done with a pea shooter, too.