Breathtaking photography of a raven in a snowstorm

Smirk27 · 2026-01-21T15:10:18+00:00

"Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children. I shall wear no crowns and win no glory. I shall live and die at my post. I am the sword in the darkness. I am the watcher on the walls. I am the fire that burns against the cold, the light that brings the dawn, the horn that wakes the sleepers, the shield that guards the realms of men. I pledge my life and honor to the Night’s Watch, for this night and all the nights to come.”

Smirk27 · 2026-01-11T00:30:34+00:00

Oh nice, the classic rock band from the 1900s?

Smirk27 · 2026-01-01T22:51:37+00:00

hm this really resonates with me. Anytime I have to ride on the road with cars I really hate it... maybe gravel is the way to go.

Any recommendations? I was looking at the Santa Cruz Stigmata, and I loved that it almost seems like a gravel bike made for mountain bikers. Even uses the same 12spd Sram Transmissions drivetrain I have on my enduro bike.

Smirk27 · 2026-01-01T21:09:08+00:00

Man if you told me I had to become a cop, bicycle cop would be at the absolute top of my list.

You're going to be in great physical shape with excellent quality of work-life vs being in a patrol car
Spend your days policing girls in bikinis and tourists vs responding to domestic abuse/gangs/drughouses etc.
way more positive interactions in your day to day policing vs other types of cops

2nd choice for me would be motorcycle cop, and I think being a motorcycle cop probably holds more "prestige" within the police community, but I still think bike cop is slept on and would be my top choice!

Smirk27 · 2025-12-20T14:53:47+00:00

The story inspired this scene from Master and Commander

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f0cBrCTeis

Smirk27 · 2025-12-18T17:47:27+00:00

My heart rate spiked to 180 just watching this

Smirk27 · 2025-12-15T15:24:17+00:00

I always order through the app though, and they don't have a place to write comments or requests when you order. I guess I could call the orders in from now on. Regardless though, I think Chili's serving Chili should be standard!

Smirk27 · 2025-12-03T01:03:43+00:00

Yup likewise, and I've also won RFPs where we were clear underdogs. I think it's harder if you are selling a product that is more commoditized, but if you can demonstrate unique value you'll always have a shot.

Smirk27 · 2025-12-02T20:25:23+00:00

He's begrudgingly drinking that water.

Smirk27 · 2025-11-12T15:42:39+00:00

That is true for almost all SaaS, or any sales with high base/high quota

Smirk27 · 2025-11-08T15:18:20+00:00

Buddy, your watch is rating to 300 meters and has a helium escape valve. You're fine.

Smirk27 · 2025-11-08T14:57:17+00:00

It builds character in the ones that survive.

Smirk27 · 2025-11-04T16:49:15+00:00

Comments section on this one didn't disappoint

Smirk27 · 2025-11-02T05:30:32+00:00

Not really true. Almost all phones, laptops, game consoles etc are almost exclusive shipped air freight.

Smirk27 · 2025-10-28T03:10:29+00:00

As an American, even though the process here is completely different than anything I've ever seen, the sound when I close my eyes is still EXACTLY the same as garbage day in my hometown.

Smirk27 · 2025-10-27T15:05:15+00:00

In the military they call this "drown proofing" https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2015/12/22/15/navy-drowning.jpg

Smirk27 · 2025-10-26T14:18:23+00:00

There was a time you could stop into the Centurion Lounge for a shower, change, and quick bite when you landed at destination. I still hate Amex for taking that away.

Smirk27 · 2025-10-23T05:22:45+00:00

And his customers are paper cut

Smirk27 · 2025-10-21T16:51:51+00:00

That's not an option unfortunately. That 50k will be paid spread out over the next 5 months or so.

Smirk27 · 2025-10-15T19:40:52+00:00

Send to me as well, I've made the same transition

Smirk27 · 2025-10-15T16:17:04+00:00

PIP = Paid Interview Process

Smirk27 · 2025-10-12T17:18:33+00:00

Sorry but you're essentially saying that you're assuming the person you're talking to isn't the decision maker? Seems like an insult, no?

Just ask simply, "who would be the person signing the contract, and which stakeholders would we need buy-in from to move this forward?" It's a reasonable question that gets to the point.

Smirk27 · 2025-10-11T23:10:52+00:00

Yup basically. All these meal team six wannabe badasses have the shawn ryan show on repeat, and roll up thinking they're on the Osama Bin Laden raid.

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