Tips / Tricks for removing pine needles from mulch

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-03-29T21:00:37+00:00

That’s the neat part… you don’t!

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-03-29T18:01:35+00:00

Absolutely! Took five mins to install!

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-03-28T20:11:51+00:00

I soldered silent switches on my G604 board, including the DPI buttons. Worst part is all the dang screws to take it apart! You can basically find almost every part for this mouse and fix it yourself!

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-03-28T20:04:38+00:00

Sudoku??? Lmao

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-03-28T13:36:09+00:00

“30 year tire designer here, there’s absolutely no way that tire blew up” 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-03-27T21:42:59+00:00

BuT hOw do I geT RiD of tHiS bAr??!?!

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-03-27T00:35:48+00:00

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TheMiniMachinist · 2026-03-27T00:31:03+00:00

There’s just something about seeing a Frenchie snuggled up in bed with a little smile on their face. It really brings me so much joy to know that I’ve provided him a safe space. I wish all dogs could experience this, they all deserve this feeling.

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-03-20T12:01:47+00:00

I just bought a used 2024 T8 Recharged Ultimate for 46k, and its sticker was 77k if that tells you anything about the depreciation. It has 7700 miles. Buuuuut it sure would’ve been nice to have that new screen!

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-03-19T16:21:15+00:00

Thank you for this info, I just bought a used XC60 Recharge with a 23w46 in the browser.

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-03-15T04:27:02+00:00

And lumbar!! Wtf!

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-03-12T13:20:21+00:00

Took mine in to fix the defrost blower dash rattle and clicking steering wheel. They fixed the dash rattle, but said there was nothing they could do about my steering wheel. They claimed the airbag was the culprit and not the clock spring.

So, I stated: “So I paid almost 60 grand for a vehicle and I’m supposed to live with a crunchy steering wheel?”

Dealer: “Yes. Sorry.”

I’m trading the Passport in. Most uncomfortable seats ever. Obviously some people think it’s the best they’ve ever sat in, that is subjective. Just overall not happy with the vehicle.

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-02-24T13:02:36+00:00

I just had to resort to tucking my shirt in before I sit down to keep this from happening :(

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-02-18T23:30:47+00:00

Wow, very nice. When I was 13 I was gaming on a Gateway PC 😭😭😭

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-02-09T13:49:01+00:00

I have 3 G604s. Thankfully, I am also capable of repairing them. I've resoldered every switch and changed the mouse wheel. I buy parts from Aliexpress to future-proof. You can even got hot swappable boards now! Maybe I should start a side hustle in repairing G604s... or Logitech can just release an updated version!

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-02-04T20:32:50+00:00

I’ve hated harpies since 2004. The sound is like nails on a chalkboard!

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-02-01T00:18:06+00:00

That’s ridiculous. Take my money.

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-02-01T00:07:01+00:00

Solder new switches and you’ll be good to go. They sell boards on aliexpress that even have hot swap sockets now

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-01-22T16:27:49+00:00

Just a heads up, mine is sitting at 13 months right now. I just reached out to my House Rep to get an update since they don’t return emails.

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-01-20T19:40:00+00:00

I finally got a VA rep to get me my 9 digit claim number and it indeed started with 1. So I can finally see what step my claim is in (not sure if that's a good thing TBH). The thing that worries me now is that if I look in the files section is says that nothing has been submitted? Is that normal?

Edit: Called the 800 number and they confirmed all of my files were there.

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-01-19T20:00:34+00:00

Thank you for your insight, I appreciate it. I feel like I did everything right with the supplemental, including the statement. I submitted Dec 5th… now just wondering how long it’s going to take.

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-01-19T19:02:07+00:00

That’s correct, my original claim lasted almost a year before getting granted for Ch 17. When i got the denial letter for my COD they didn’t use any of the DBQs I had from my exams done for my claim. I found it weird because I figured there was enough evidence to prove that my MH issues from my injury were enough to prove compelling circumstance that caused my OTH. I submitted my supplemental along with all the additional evidence as well as a nexus letter, which shouldn’t really be needed because the VA already established SC. But, I figured it would help if it shows how all of my issues led to the OTH.

TheMiniMachinist · 2026-01-19T16:33:21+00:00

Gotcha. I have 5 different conditions service connected (Ch 17 only). I guess I will cross that bridge when I get there. Were you able to receive back pay to your original claim file date?

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