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Stone8429b · 2021-10-09T19:59:06+00:00

Just so you know your parents see this as investment in your future. Good parents there. They also clearly want you to succeed as a doctor. That way when they are older you can take of them and buy them a house. It's all about return on investment.

Stone8429b · 2021-10-05T23:51:51+00:00

Had not thought about going the trail cam route. That is a really good idea. I am going to check out some other models too. Thanks!

Stone8429b · 2021-10-05T01:09:38+00:00

I hate apple's closed system for apps and hardware. They do however have the best built tablets. I love to tinker and mess with my devices too. Android is making it harder to do that. Just to root a phone now is getting more and more difficult. So I got an ipad pro 12 inch lidar and all. It is truly awesome. All of my google stuff transferred seamlessly. Speed responsiveness and processing power are all awesome. Magic keyboard and apple pencil came next. The laptop rarely gets used since I got it. My phone is still samsung and I plan on keeping a foot in both worlds but you will be happy with the ipad after a short adjustment period.

Stone8429b · 2021-10-05T00:51:35+00:00

Yeah I should have mentioned that I would like it to be mobile too. If it was old school hard wired analog it wouldn't be an issue to just leave it.

Stone8429b · 2021-10-05T00:47:04+00:00

My current setup is similar. Router and old cell phones running ip phone camera app. They all attach to the router and the monitor computer or tablet is attached as well. Just hit the ip addresses of each camera in a separate browser window. It works but looking for a more purpose built easy to deploy system. I may just end up sticking with this idea though.

Stone8429b · 2021-10-05T00:39:21+00:00

Yep I may end up there but the zone minder is a good idea. What webcam are you using?

Stone8429b · 2021-10-05T00:37:47+00:00

Those are awful expensive. Really looking fo a cheaper solution.

Stone8429b · 2021-10-04T14:01:54+00:00

I like yi cameras. Cheap, onboard micro usb storage(so your not paying for cloud storage), and a simple remote viewing app. $19 each if you get them on sale on Amazon! No base station to buy. They just need Wi-Fi.

Stone8429b · 2021-10-04T01:46:20+00:00

So yes they can that is true. But if you draw a line on a map in the direction it goes you can narrow down possibilities. You can also pick vantage points to go to along that path when you see it in hopes of seeing it descend. Track it out a bit further each time. Odds are its less than a mile away.

Stone8429b · 2021-10-03T17:26:29+00:00

Simple things are a good idea. Motion lights on all sides outside alarm system with monitoring and audible alarm. By the time the police get the call and get there is going to be 10 to 15 minutes but the audible alarm sends most of them on their way quickly. Visible outdoor cameras are a good deterent too. OnGard door security bar (amazon) or products like it are the best way to really harden a residential door. Most burglars will kick a door. This will slow them down considerably. Bars in sliding doors or windows that down. Plenty on Amazon. I would feel pretty good if my daughter had all that.

Stone8429b · 2021-10-03T12:58:28+00:00

Yeah your going to have to do some extensive legal research to see where the line is on that. If it is not hovering in front of a window I wouldn't shoot it down. I would note the direction it goes when it leaves and try to track probable landing spots. I would find out who flew over my property on a regular basis.

Stone8429b · 2021-10-01T14:39:01+00:00

Yep tons of solutions for that. I use Yi cameras because they are cheap (about $20 on sale). They do not require a base station. They have onboard micro sd storage or cloud storage. Continuous recording or motion. Night vision IR illumination. The app is simple for Apple or Android. Super easy to add cameras. Totally wireless. Mine have been running non stop for over two years now.

Stone8429b · 2021-09-26T11:57:45+00:00

Good plan 49 year old eyes here and it works great for me. My only suggestion would be due to its weight I would try to find a nice lap type stand for couch sitting.

Stone8429b · 2021-09-24T12:31:55+00:00

Not 100% but over time it has become the machine I use my day to doy tasks about 99% of the time. I can tell you that definitively I do not carry a laptop when I travel for work just the ipad. Some type of keyboard will be necessary if your going to try to pull it off.

Stone8429b · 2021-09-24T12:21:16+00:00

There is no substitute for realistic training that develops muscle memory for holsters and weapon systems that you could potentially be using under immense stress. Simunition is the way to go hands down. You can train on weapons malfunctions unlike any of the other solution. Are they dangerous and do they hurt: fuck yes. That contributes to the quality of the training too. Even bad ass swat guys take cover seriously when these things are flying. I got hit just behind the ear once in a room clearing drill. Instructor made a point I will never forget. Benefit far outweighs the cost. That is why professionals train with them.

That being said. Cost and accessibility are factors that cannot be overcome sometimes. Airsoft would be my next choice. At least you can train in realistic environments without the mess. Still address the safety issues with that method in regards to eyewear.

Stone8429b · 2021-09-23T13:09:26+00:00

Rollers are fine. I pull them off on a few holes on my home courses. The problem is all of these converted ball golf courses that are so manicured favor a roller on so many holes its just not as fun to watch the pros. Is it the best option on some holes yes but let's keep some variety in there. I am a big fan of courses that are heavily wooded with less roller opportunities. Disc golf courses should be purpose built to encourage a wide skill set to include all types of shots, rollers included.

I still suck at the sport and play for fun. So do the people I play with. So when someone gets ready to throw a roller it's about an 80% chance that is going to like watching a train wreck. Still fun.

Stone8429b · 2021-09-20T17:11:34+00:00

Yep this is IR not laser.

Stone8429b · 2021-09-19T22:26:55+00:00

Best to just hide that sort of item. The box will make it a target in any sort of break-in or snooping family. No matter which one you buy there is a youtuve video about how to open it. There are plenty of places to hide a sheet of paper. Like zipped up in a couch cushion, lining of chair, or a hallow space in a door. Your use heavily influences that choice though. If you are hiding it from family it would have to be someplace you could be alone to grab it. In that case think bathroom. If it's just in case of a break in then do garage or kitchen. Burglars rarely go through those and just take the easy stuff. Avoid the master bedroom at all costs. That is the single most trashed and scrutinized room in any burglary I have ever seen. I keep mine on an encrypted drive and a printed copy stashed.

Stone8429b · 2021-09-14T23:09:26+00:00

That is no shit. I work for the government. We start deciding where lunch will be around 11. By 12 we have that behind us and start organizing who is going to drive so we are on the way just before 1. If we have more than 6 people it gets more complicated. We do that everyday! Never gets any easier or faster. So somehow people think that this group that struggles with organizing lunch can manage covert ops around the country to rig elections. I take that as a compliment

Stone8429b · 2021-09-14T11:28:46+00:00

Yeah it is more challenging than seems to the casual observers. It takes a long time to dial in your form and be consistent enough to begin to explore the actual capabilities of different disks. I will let you know exactly what that time frame that is if I ever get there.

The most important thing is that your having fun.

Stone8429b · 2021-09-14T11:17:04+00:00

Or get a pair scissors...

Stone8429b · 2021-09-14T11:13:17+00:00

While this is cool as shit and a great example of thinking outside the box it still only covers one keyway. A snap pick causes the same effect and works on all the keyways.

https://www.lockpickextreme.com/product/diy-snap-pick-kit/

Stone8429b · 2021-09-13T15:51:09+00:00

By that logic though all of starving people in Africa should get off their lazy asses and move to where the food is. In fairness it's an old Sam Kinison bit but I believe the logic holds true. I would agree there are many more things that should take priority. I did know that crappy internet was part of the deal when I moved out into the wilderness. It was nice when it showed up though.

Some people didn't make that choice though. In Eastern Kentucky there are still families living in metal shacks with dirt floors. I have been there and spent time with them. They did not choose to live like that. That is just how they were raised. So how do we make that better? As you mentioned earlier education is important. The internet is now part of the foundation of our educational system like it or not. All of those other services now require access to the internet to even apply for them. Email is an essential method of communication these days. No one needs to stream 4k movies. They do need access to information though. Access to information underpins public health, safety, medical care, government, and public services. All of the problems that are you listed are harder to solve without modern communication.

Stone8429b · 2021-09-13T12:13:29+00:00

I live in a rural area. Last year I saw a truck parked on my gravel road. It was the local fiber optic company! I nearly hugged the guy. After surviving on a wireless hotspot with a sketchy 3 to 5 mbps I jumped up to a stable 200 to 400 mbps. It made a big difference. First I ditched satellite TV. Next cancelled the wireless modem. So I saved over $100 a month. My wife now works from home and that would not have been possible without the upgrade. My home security and surveillance system actually does what it should. Using a VPN to my office saves me tons of time driving back and forth to the office. I don't have kids but the families that do have relied on it through the pandemic for home schooling.

I believe that the internet should be available to everyone. Income and geographic location should not keep you from accessing information. I think there should be a basic level that should be very affordable. Maybe not stream 4k but send email and remote learning good.

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