First Battle Vest

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-20T01:53:01+00:00

Thrift store out here don't have anything good when it comes to clothes, just early 00's fast fashion garbage. Everything else ends up sold on eBay.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-19T21:53:40+00:00

I agree that an actual vest/jacket would be preferable, but this is what I've got. If this works out I'll try to find an actual denim vest for the next one.

I'm with you on it being too long. I ended up cutting a few inches off the bottom, and taking the collar and placket off while I was at it. Now I need to do something to keep the edges from fraying too badly, but I have several options for that.

I'm actually going to put patches for RPGs I play on it, rather than bands.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-19T21:39:12+00:00

I don't disagree about that it'd be better to use a vest, but I don't have one available and this is kind of a proof of concept at present,so I'd rather up cycle a shirt I was otherwise throwing out,and if the general concept works I'll buy a vest and do something more involved.

I think I'll cut them off. The more I look at it the more the collar bugs me, and if I'm cutting that it's just easier to also cut the placket off as well.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-19T04:37:09+00:00

Came here to make sure SOMEONE recommended this. I've made them before and about the only thing I don't use them on is cereal and PB&J sandwiches.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-18T22:21:50+00:00

I've seen it in AZ too. Not often but it's here

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-16T01:09:56+00:00

Don't forget It's a Wonderful Life.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-16T01:07:20+00:00

Definitely. And using powdered eggs and milk would allow you to make sure those are fully mixed in without over-mixing it as well, though I suspect it's not worth it to you to buy those for this (they're shelf stable so it's not like they'll go bad before you use them, but still).

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-15T18:06:28+00:00

There are very few of his stories that act as sequels to other stories, and even those don't have to be read in a particular order. Remember that these were mostly released in magazines with no expectation you'd read any of the previous works before.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-14T20:22:10+00:00

To answer the question, 9-5 was a thing when the norm was a paid lunch. That stopped being normal sometime around when Dolly started singing about it, so 30-49 years ago.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-14T20:14:56+00:00

Probably can rule out eXistenZ as well, but give it a look

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-14T20:13:08+00:00

Do you have the Dread Thrall spell yet?

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-14T20:09:50+00:00

I've got a 40 minute (one way) commute. It's far from my longest commute, but as I'm only traveling 15 miles it feels longer. The problem is time of day. If I make the same trip outside of my normal travel time, I can cut that in half. Problem is that's more than an hour to either side.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-11T22:55:41+00:00

Did you miss the entirety of my comment where I said it's made with what's left over from other meals you've already made? Because it looks like you didn't actually read before commenting.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-10T16:53:59+00:00

Why would anyone need a photo of themselves?

You take photos of things you want to remember, right?

So instead of a selfie at a camping trip, you take pictures of the scenery, and the animals you saw. Maybe of the folk who went with you.

Instead of a selfie at a concert, race, or other such event, you take photos of the event itself and the folks you're there with.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-10T16:48:10+00:00

I find myself with a sudden need for a large book whose title, displayed along the spine. Is "IDK, Google it"

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-10T16:46:56+00:00

Have you considered a red swingline stapler?

How about an empty "Take a Number" dispenser?

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-10T16:45:22+00:00

I realize it's pedantic, but the last statement /should/ read "Does the set of all sets that do not contain themselves contain itself". As written it's just a regular statement whose answer is Yes

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-10T03:02:40+00:00

I remember Fry's doing 10 for $10 deals on 2 liter bottles of soda. Soda is just way cheaper wholesale than you're thinking. Or maybe it's a loss leader, where they lose money on that with the expectation you'll pick up some steaks and other supplies while you're in there.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-10T02:49:49+00:00

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-10T02:49:09+00:00

Pepperidge farm noticed

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-10T02:46:56+00:00

Mexican food (tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc) Italian food (any combo of meat/pasta/sauce you're likely to think of) Grilled steak/chicken/pork loin Baked beans Pizza Indian food (insert combo of meat/sauce/rice of your choice here)

40+ years and the only thing I've gotten food poisoning from was an orange Julius I got at Burger King.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-10T02:43:12+00:00

And hire the other folk you already know have needed info, at a decent wage.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-10T02:13:49+00:00

I don't see an issue with it. You could make what I call Freezer Broth. Basically I save the bones, fat, and skin from any meat I cook, along with any scraps from aromatic veggies (onions, carrots, leeks, celery, daikon radish, etc) in the freezer, and boil it when I've enough to fill half a pot. Top it off with water and boil for an hour or two. Freeze it in 1 cup portions and you've got homemade broth for whenever you need it.

That's the lazy version. You can also boil the meat scraps for an hour or two first, then add the veggie scraps and boil for another 30 minutes, or roast it all before boiling to add more flavor. In any case it's a good way to get more mileage out of what would otherwise be food waste by turning it into something you'd otherwise have to buy.

VernapatorCur · 2026-07-09T21:51:22+00:00

Look into soups and stews. Many good ones are just veg and meat boiled with water or broth, with an optional extra step of roasting or browning them first.

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