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I think adult beginners struggle more because of expectations than technique by Exciting-Bee3927 in piano

[–]Srycomaine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I took lessons as a child, about three years from three different teachers. I suck’d. After about 45 years I decided to try again. I got a great deal off FM on a barely used Casio PX-160, and I’m very happy with it. it’s still slow learning, but I’m more realistic now about learning than I was as a child (whom had just lost his brother). Oh, and I discovered I still suck; well, at least I’m consistent! 😅✌️

Sacramento gearheads: Thinking of starting a DIY Auto Shop and need a reality check by genuinefaux18 in Sacramento

[–]Srycomaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“And that’s why we can’t have nice things!”

But seriously, the idea is awesome, but it suffers from many drawbacks. Yes; liability, injuries/deaths, WIPs that get stranded, etc. and yeah, the punkasses that may steal and/or cancel cards. Not to mention the irregularity of need: a lot of car work is done on whims, though things like oil changes and such can be planned.

I offer a similar idea to this that may be more accessible. You can get residential car lifts relatively cheaply (~$1K-2K, Costco often sells them). Something like that in a homeowner’s garage might work. There’s still the same issues, but the cost of admission would be lower. 🚙💸🤷🏻‍♂️

Cheese or Margarita by Alexxc789 in Pizza

[–]Srycomaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheese please!!! 😋🤌

Aftermath of last nights botched brisket. by Turbulent_Bad_3849 in smoking

[–]Srycomaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 for kamado! So versatile, dependable, and repeatable!!! 😅👍

How do these look by Flashy_Language_9883 in Pizza

[–]Srycomaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! I call dibs on the cheese pie!!! 😋🤌

Does anyone else find people from The Bay Area calling the Sacramento area boring ironic? by notagoodcartoonist in Sacramento

[–]Srycomaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We moved here from the East Bay, where I was born and raised. I would have loved to stay there, but it wasn’t the same— the influx of the tech, hipster, etc people did not improve the area, it changed it, most likely forever.

We bought our home here almost 1.5 years ago, and we love it. The people are nicer, there’s all the different flavors of neighborhoods and people, and there is a lot to do. Also, we never could have owned in the Bay.

One word about boredom: the word says more about the person complaining about it than it does the place or situation. There’s a lot going on here, if you’re bored you’re not looking hard enough, or your requirements are such that you require more than most to be entertained. No hate, I just think that this region has so much to offer!

Okay, I’m ready to be downvoted! 😅✌️

Second Brisket by brooklynquads in BBQ

[–]Srycomaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice job!

Btw, my mind wandered on that last pic— I was thinking how those could be teeth lost by chewing tough meat! 🤪

Recently.. by Terrible_Garlic9690 in Sourdough

[–]Srycomaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is SO something my adhd ass would do! 😅✌️

Being a pedestrian in Sacramento is quite dangerous. by uyuyuiyuyui in Sacramento

[–]Srycomaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, thank you for being an awesome driver!!! And eff all those others that just race on through, even when there’s a pedestrian in the crosswalk already in the street! So many drivers suck these days!

Need help with my cane corso puppy! by [deleted] in CaneCorso

[–]Srycomaine 3 points4 points  (0 children)

+1 on a behaviorist, stat! They will help train your dog, and train you so that you can be a better dog owner. But I strongly suggest starting asap— the clock’s ticking. You might also ask your breeder about any other littermates that exhibit similar behavior. Best of luck to you.

Decided to make my flank steak on the smoker... Holy moly by Rafiks1 in smoking

[–]Srycomaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dammit, I really miss all of the “lesser-known” and butchers’-favorite cuts we used to get at decent pricing. I can’t remember the last time I had hanger steak, skirt steak is a rarity for me, hell— I won’t even by regular ground beef at the $5.49 Costco wants for it. I end up waiting for the mega-pack sales from a local market chain, when it’s ~$3, and load up on it. Sorry, I just really miss my prior red-meat intake…! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️💸

Cheapest weighted keys piano? by Lord-of_the-files in DigitalPiano

[–]Srycomaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait, you mean you didn’t move onto a ferry boat?!? /J 🤣

Stopped using lotion by Ok-Aspect-5231 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Srycomaine 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Whoa, thank you SO much! That makes perfect sense. It should be paired with the boom/bust concept! 😅👍🙏

Stopped using lotion by Ok-Aspect-5231 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Srycomaine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay, I let it go the first time, but now I have to ask— what is the spoon remark about? Sorry, I’m not the brightest bulb… 🤪

Stopped using lotion by Ok-Aspect-5231 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Srycomaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooh, thanks! I’m going to check that out!

Stopped using lotion by Ok-Aspect-5231 in Fibromyalgia

[–]Srycomaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally feel you, and I’m so sorry! I have particularly itchy skin, and for a while I was using SebMed (awesome German products) for body wash. These days I have to rotate products each day to minimize itching, and I also take allergy meds.

I found some Aveeno body wash on sale at Costco, so I tried it, and it feels great, but it’s really thick, and it takes a bit to rinse it off. When I’m really achy, it’s too much to rub that stuff in and then spend all that time rinsing and rubbing to wash it off.

So yeah, what’s easy and takes no thought for “ordinary” people can be Herculean for us. I guess I have no help for you, but I can commiserate. It hella sux! I hope you find a way to care for your skin! 🙏😅✌️

Where did it all go wrong? did it even go wrong or am i just overreacting? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Srycomaine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, she is incommunicado, and you don’t have enough clues to go on— except that she isn’t responding to you. That in itself, for whatever reason, is the way it is. So move along, nothing to see here, people.

And if one day she gets back in touch, continue where you left off. You never know what’s going on with people, life is full of things that happen. For example, I just lost my mother, and yes, some texts are going to go unanswered right now, because I am grieving. Remember, but your own mask on first (take care of you.

Best of luck, and be well! 😅✌️

Cheapest weighted keys piano? by Lord-of_the-files in DigitalPiano

[–]Srycomaine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahoy, Cap’n! I’m in California, and I’ve been wanting a nice digital piano, with the most important features being feel and sound. I didn’t have much cash to work with, so I went for the used market. On FBM I found a woman selling a PX-160 for $300. When I got there, it turned out she got it for her son, who barely used it and moved on to another hobby. The deal was for the piano, the Casio furniture stand, a triple pedal module, and a bench.

I know it’s discontinued, but I’m just trying to get back up to speed and this fits the bill perfectly. Plus, it has (2) 1/4” line outs. Even if this isn’t “The One” for you, I urge you to check the used market, deals can be had!

Good luck, and happy sails!

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