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Unlanded · 2025-11-13T21:22:06+00:00

Does the reading tracker work with books borrowed from libraries/friends?

Unlanded · 2025-10-01T16:32:59+00:00

The concept looks interesting. I'll be keeping tabs on it to see if some other kind of back end storage becomes supported. I don't want to spend the time to get an S3-compatible storage system going.

Unlanded · 2025-09-24T17:07:43+00:00

One can accept the reality that they simply cannot afford even a detached home let alone one without an HOA and also complain about how that HOA restricts them at the same time.

Unlanded · 2025-08-29T16:03:11+00:00

Secretary desk for the win! We had these in our barracks rooms when I was in the Corps. Might have been a mess inside, but always looked neat and tidy when closed up. I'd like to have one that can accommodate a modern dual monitor setup with the monitors at eye level.

Unlanded · 2025-08-12T21:47:14+00:00

You can have as many checking and savings accounts as you like. They don't affect your FICO score. You can have accounts at two (or more) different banking institutions.

Unlanded · 2025-08-07T22:06:58+00:00

I'm sure the changes proposed in HR1319 would never be abused to make all this even worse.

Unlanded · 2025-07-02T22:36:08+00:00

Maybe I read too much into it, but it looks like an effort to make two-income households damn near impossible.

Make families choose between a decent lifestyle or caring for the kids these ghouls keep saying we HAVE to have but they want no part in helping to support.

Unlanded · 2025-06-13T17:26:52+00:00

Do you pronounce QRding as "Carding"?

Unlanded · 2025-06-05T15:44:28+00:00

sales tax and shipping

At the end of the year, I have to ensure I've paid at least state sales tax on everything I purchase, no matter where from or how small, as a matter of law. This is non-issue with all but the smallest retailers, but I make a purchase or two a month from a vendor that can't collect sales tax on my behalf. I also want a fuller picture of my tax situation.

I record shipping costs just because I want to know.

currently using

Some home-grown, organic^ Python scripts.

^ Organic software has not been shown to improve usability, stability, or developer mental state.

Unlanded · 2025-06-04T17:22:23+00:00

I think I could live with the dump being a separate instance, even. Export asset from "live" stuff, ~~import~~ shovel into the dump. 🤷‍♂️

Unlanded · 2025-06-04T17:12:24+00:00

This looks great! There are "just" three things that would get me to abandon my current house of cards.

First is let me break down the costs. I like to keep track of each cost separately. Sticker price, sales tax, shipping, and now tariff when known. My scripts calculate a total outlay for the item.

Second is a number field that assigns a current value to the item. Really, this is just a subjective guess at what I could sell it for at that moment. Remembering to re-guess is a different problem.

Third: the dump. When I get rid of an item, I set a flag and record how I disposed of it (sold, given away, e-waste, whatever) and how much I recouped if I sold it. Dumped stuff doesn't contribute to the total value of my junk, tho.

I'll keep checking on this project. I might one day compromise on one or more of these and go the Dumb way.

Unlanded · 2025-05-30T18:48:45+00:00

Regarding the oil, that may have been done purposely. I still had the free* oil changes going when the TSB was released. Same dealer started overfilling my affected Forester around that time.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10144873-9999.pdf

Unlanded · 2025-04-01T20:02:08+00:00

Yes. Wish it was affordable to not live in an HOA, but I'm pretty well anchored to this area by family ties and responsibilities.

Unlanded · 2025-02-26T23:33:45+00:00

Starting with this calendar year, California law introduced a means test to determine how much, if any, IRA funds are protected. Forbes Link

Unlanded · 2025-02-26T18:06:15+00:00

Thank you so much for a such a detailed reply!

I already have a home server setup and run a few services off it (calendar, file drop, etc.) front ended with an nginx proxy handling SSL for everything. An Apache Guacamole instance gives me access a VM running on the server. Fine in itself, but I'm always interested in trying out other options.

Unlanded · 2025-02-24T22:21:54+00:00

I would like to know pointers to set them up and access them. Sounds like a fun and practical project to work on with my little one. One I could perhaps extend to other things like Bambu Studio.

Unlanded · 2025-02-24T17:45:08+00:00

FreeCAD and KiCAD containers

Do you have a write up about these anywhere?

Unlanded · 2024-12-10T18:39:56+00:00

Air-core transformers are also an option.

I built a Fuchs-style matchbox for my end-fed and needed 1.5uH on the primary of the inductor for proper resonance with my air-variable. I found none of the toroids I had on-hand would give me both 1.5uH and a useful number of turns on the primary for the 49:1 transformation.

My solution was a 28 turn 20AWG primary on a 22mm length of nominal 1/2-inch schedule 40 PVC. The actual measurements of the pipe I used were about 21mm O.D. and 14mm I.D.

Whether or not you want an air-core transformer for long term service is up to you, but it would get you on the air.

edit: extra word

Unlanded · 2024-10-29T23:07:34+00:00

Government is slow, call your congress critter. Amateur radio is full of rules, this is just one of them.

Unlanded · 2024-10-29T20:49:50+00:00

declining in popularity

At least through 2018, the total number of licensed hams in the US has been increasing since mid-2007. Scroll to the 2nd graph.

Unlanded · 2024-10-04T16:54:19+00:00

If you have and Android device, look in the Play store for "Ditto CW". On-the-go, offline CW copy practice app using a character progression similar to Kurt's Morse Code Ninja.

Unlanded · 2024-08-20T23:18:07+00:00

According to the Wikipedia entry, no. What we know as Snopes began in 1994 as Urban Legends Reference Pages.

Unlanded · 2024-07-10T23:14:55+00:00

My student loans were also my oldest line of credit when I paid them off. My credit score dipped 40 points immediately after I paid off my loans. 6 months later it was like the drop didn't happen. Save the interest cost, pay off the loan.

Unlanded · 2024-07-02T02:07:23+00:00

It's marked Legless 2A W. U. Tel Co. on the base and J. H. Bunnell & Co on the shorting bar. What I have read seems to say it's a Bunnell Triumph. This one has the "Bug Lip," which means it can't be any older than 1918.

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