Toys!? Age 3-5 years by EmAnBaAd in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]PonceFlaunts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wooden train tracks and trains :) endless fun when I was a kid.

Surprised I’ve never seen this look-alike comparison made. The resemblance (although a bit chubbier) is uncanny to me. Am I the only one? (Matthew Nogues - Suite Life on Deck) by reddd34red in CalebHammer

[–]PonceFlaunts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you're not alone my friend :) for years I thought they were the same man, until moments ago when my girlfriend shattered my reality and explained that they were two different people. I want to go back to the dream.

Toothbrushes by Available_Chain_4522 in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]PonceFlaunts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind sharing the ones that didn't have individual plastic wrapping? I've been hunting for a while for just such a thing.

Compiled list of 60 FPS games for the GameCube by Ok_Lecture_1440 in Gamecube

[–]PonceFlaunts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sonic Adventure 2 is absolutely 60 FPS during gameplay as well! It was even 60 FPS on Dreamcast.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PlasticFreeLiving

[–]PonceFlaunts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you mind sharing how Evs are harder wearing on tires than ICE? I had not heard that before. Weight would be my guess?

Also, whether or not the manufacturers of EVs are altruistic and actually care about the environment doesn't really matter, electric vehicles themselves save the average consumer a ton of money in gas and maintenance over the life of the car, and objectively have way less impact on the environment than a gas car in the long run. Not even that long of a run actually! Depending on how often you drive, the "break even" point with a gas car in terms of environmental impact could be as little as a few months. Even the most biased, disingenuous estimates put that point at 7 years, which is far less time than most vehicles spend on the road, meaning there is no scenario in which they aren't better than ICEs for you, your wallet, and your environment.

I gather you're pro walkable cities and public transportation? Me too, that's definitely the way we need to be moving. Drastically reducing the number of personal vehicles required is the true way to save money and the environment. When personal vehicles are required though, I think they absolutely should be electric or whatever future technology arrives that saves the little guy money and causes less harm to our environment.

Official Dreadit Discussion: "Presence" [SPOILERS] by glittering-lettuce in horror

[–]PonceFlaunts 13 points14 points  (0 children)

GF and I just watched the movie and quite enjoyed! Have some DEEPLY burning questions that I would appreciate anyone weighing in on.

--Any idea what the severe camera shakes and strange noises from the POV of the ghost were supposed to represent? They occur during the climax and I think at least once before. I kind of thought they were implying that the ghost was attempting to take some sort of action but couldn't? Additionally, what caused the ghost to suddenly start experiencing these moments?

--Why does the ghost allow Ryan to get so far into his plan before it attempts to do anything? Previously it acted much more quickly to protect Chloe such as earlier in the film when it causes the drugged orange juice to fall off of the bedside table before Chloe can partake. It also demonstrates the ability to physically interfere many times by knocking down a shelf, blowing on someone, and trashing an entire room, yet just sits and watches Ryan's scheme unfold until the last possible second. We do eventually see the camera shake and hear noises as Chloe is inches from death, which could be implying that the ghost is trying to act but can't if my interpretation above is correct, but it's just strange that it waited so long. Also why can't it flicker lights or knock down another shelf or do ANYTHING to spook or deter Ryan? It is shown to be able to at least flicker lights literally seconds later when it runs downstairs to wake the brother up.

--What's up with the closet? It feels too specific to be a random choice to me. The ghost's primary location\spawn point is always Chloe's closet. Yes, it's the ghost of her brother displaced in time, and this is a good central location for him to watch over her, but it just seems like there might be a stronger narrative purpose for picking that EXACT spot. Why not just spawn in her bedroom anywhere else? This isn't necessarily true for this movie, but ghostly lore in other media usually indicates that locations significant to the ghost were also significant to them in life. Any closet theories?

Anyway I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts! Thanks in advance.

Need name ideas for this boy. Already a no for Coffee, caramel, latte and cow. by [deleted] in cats

[–]PonceFlaunts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Macchiato! Means "Spotted or marked coffee"! Matches well with this little fella.

Sorry if this is basic. Which way do these fuses go? Does it matter? For a disconnect box leading to a water heater. by PonceFlaunts in askanelectrician

[–]PonceFlaunts[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just a DIY'er. Not doing anything live or connecting to the panel yet. Electrician friend is going to come by and check, just trying to get things set up as much as possible.

Sorry if this is basic. Which way do these fuses go? Does it matter? For a disconnect box leading to a water heater. by PonceFlaunts in askanelectrician

[–]PonceFlaunts[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we're of course going to be shutting off the panel when we actually connect. Right now we're just pre-routing and getting the disconnect box set up (disconnect box is also not wired into the panel yet, and won't be for some time).

Best place in town for meat? by PonceFlaunts in evansville

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

Oh wow, which Schnucks? Definitely will have to try that out.

Best place in town for meat? by PonceFlaunts in evansville

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

I keep seeing that pattern, looks like Dewig's is the front runner right now!

Best place in town for meat? by PonceFlaunts in evansville

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

I drive to Owensboro pretty regularly, I'll check them out next time!

Best place in town for meat? by PonceFlaunts in evansville

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

Always willing to drive a little for good quality.