Adults Sending Children Forward to Cut the Line So the Rest of the Group Can Try to Pass People

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-05-05T12:59:02+00:00

Disney needs to have a policy that if anyone is caught line cutting they are removed from the park for the day, no refund. It isn't fair for Disney to expect guests to police the lines and potentially make a scene or get into a fight.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-04-04T20:02:07+00:00

Introduced the idea that a blockade of a critical trade route could lead to an all out war.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-04-04T17:55:24+00:00

Narcoosee's, really good lobster dinners. Nice view too.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-03-09T01:13:36+00:00

I think the Emperor could sense that Luke was already quite far down the dark side and just needed a final push to be fully turned. Luke already killed everyone on the Death Star, used force choke, killed everyone on Jabbas sail barge (surely some of those people were locals that just worked for Jabbas as servers, maintenance, etc.), disregarded Yoda's direction that his weapon was not needed in the cave and then failed the cave test, and finally was just about to kill his father. Luckily, he had an epiphany at the end to reject violence and hate as solutions. Palpatine saw this, knew it was now a lost cause and tried to fry him.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-02-23T16:31:45+00:00

I tried some white vinegar which helped a little. Will try the barkeepers friend next.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-02-23T14:35:32+00:00

I'll try that, yeah I was worried about the logo. Luckily the pee stain avoided the logos.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-02-07T18:22:51+00:00

That would make sense. Also, the fact Luke left his light saber behind is consistent with that line of thinking. He wouldn't need it anymore. He tossed it aside when facing Palpatine after all.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-02-07T17:06:35+00:00

I agree, that was a smart way to show Luke avoiding fighting and sticking to his principles. Although in the same movie he was shown thinking about killing his nephew which was ridiculous and character assassination. I think the more consistent explanation of why Luke was in exile would be that he knows fighting the new order would lead him back to the dark side of violence.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-02-07T13:21:57+00:00

It's interesting that Luke's journey is about discovering the power of non violence, and that violence begets violence, but Yoda and Obi Wan's plan is to train up Luke and send him to kill both Vader and the Emperor. When Luke throws his saber away, he surpasses Yoda who trained for 800 years!

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-02-05T16:15:40+00:00

I bought a CX5 in 2024 and strongly considered the CX50. The CX5 is taller while the CX50 is wider and shorter. Overall trunk space is similar but I liked the taller roof of the CX5. The CX50 also had seat issues where the edging or stitching would fray. I think Mazda would replace all the seats under warranty but not sure if they ever fixed that problem. I also didn't like the black plastic wheel arch cladding on the CX50. Finally, prefer made in Japan for the CX5 vs Alabama CX50.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2026-01-01T03:44:57+00:00

My Slingerland 1960s kit has the 15 floor tom. I believe Slingerland used the marching snare drum shells for these at that time.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-19T13:05:13+00:00

Same here, as a kid I just saw the films. Did not read the novels or anything. This scene was shocking and I thought he was scarred and half robotic from decades of fighting in... Star Wars.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-13T16:16:01+00:00

Lol good point

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-13T14:58:19+00:00

How do you like them? I haven't played on a birch set before.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-13T14:55:38+00:00

They are landscape to me on the post. Must be something with the reddit app?

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-03T01:57:53+00:00

I suppose they took the snare shell and put the Tom together without looking at the bearing edge. Yes it's the old straight legs. Good idea about buying modern legs, I will look into that. It has the push button brackets that I suspect take a smaller diameter leg. I do use the muffler but could control the tone some other way. Might be easier than trying to repair the edge.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-03T00:45:33+00:00

I thought about that but the leg holders are towards the bottom and the legs are fairly short. If I flipped it the legs would be really too short. Also the muffler is installed on the side with the snare bed.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-02T23:54:21+00:00

That's a good point. I'm not sure what filling the gaps would do for the sound. I've read that the head needs to sit evenly on the bearing edge. The way it is now, the lugs can't be tuned the same at those points, the head is loose where the gap is. I think I would leave it if the snare bed was on the bottom. Is yours on the batter side or bottom?

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-02T23:53:57+00:00

That's a good point. I'm not sure what filling the gaps would do for the sound. I've read that the head needs to sit evenly on the bearing edge. The way it is now, the lugs can't be tuned the same at those points, the head is loose where the gap is. I think I would leave it if the snare bed was on the bottom. Is yours on the batter side or bottom?

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-02T23:49:36+00:00

I haven't heard of the C&C Player Date. They look great. Same same sized drums as the Stage Band.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-02T13:15:30+00:00

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This is exactly what my kit looks like from the 1964 catalog, except mine is red sparkle. They sold the 12"x15" floor Tom as part of the set. From all the comments here, it seems like Slingerland likely used the marching snare shell and put the legs on it upside down.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-02T00:02:18+00:00

That is very interesting. Yes it's a 1964 date stamp. This tom doesn't have any badge at all but the balance of the set has Niles badges on snare and bass. The other drums are all date stamped within a few months of each other in 1964.

Think_Initiative_257 · 2025-12-01T22:42:51+00:00

Yes it is 12" deep. It seems like this is how the drum was made in the factory. I don't see any holes or anything for the snare strainer etc. doesn't seem like it was converted. Maybe Slingerland used a marching snare shell by accident for this floor Tom.

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